by Larry Oskin, Lake Community Arts
Lake Community Arts is pleased to announce the launch of their newest program — Children Sing! Children Sing! is now open to children ages 7 through 11 years old and will make their performance debut at the Lake Community Arts Spring concert entitled I Hear America Singing on Saturday, May 9th starting at 6 pm in the Clermont Performing Arts Center. This local musical venture marks the ever-expanding inaugural season for Lake Community Arts with their newest program for children by kicking it all off with weekly rehearsals starting Thursday, February 12th from 6 pm to 7 pm in the Clermont Performing Arts & Recreation Center.
Co-Founder and Director of Lake Community Arts, Chad McClellan notes, “We are incredibly excited to start our newest program Children Sing! and to be ready to have them perform alongside the 150+ voice Lake Community Choir in I Hear America Singing! We are very fortunate to have this new children’s choir led by veteran elementary music teachers Rachel Robertson, Debbie Fahmie, and Erin Nesslage. This program will be more than just a stand-and-sing choir. Participants will be able to learn, sing, use percussion instruments, and more in a fun and exciting environment that they will be inspired to return to enjoy our weekly rehearsals. We have opened Children Sing! to children in our area who will love to sing, perform, grow, and to be inspired by music. These young singers will build confidence, teamwork, and creativity while strengthening their musical, listening, and focus skills. Through joyful ensemble singing, movement, and rhythm exercises, the participating children will be encouraged to grow socially, emotionally, and academically while finding their voices in more ways than one.”
Rachel Robertson, the Children Sing! Instructor shared: “Lake Community Arts is thrilled to start our exciting new performance group, Children Sing! This will be a comprehensive musical experience that will give our children the opportunity to not only sing, but also to play an interactive role in the creative process. As we gear up for our community performances, we will strengthen our children’s musicianship skills and build community spirit in a creative way. We look forward to making music with your children!”
LCA Board President Leiland Theriot notes, “At Lake Community Arts, our mission is to unite, inspire, and transform our community through inclusive visual and performing arts while engaging individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, while strengthening our community through the power of the arts. We look forward to expanding our reach by creating more opportunities in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and music education.”
Future LCA performances will include public concerts and special events to showcase local talent and foster a sense of belonging for both performers and audiences. Future program expansion will include more LCA opportunities for adult and youth choir singers, musicians, theatre performers, the visual arts, and music education. Support through donations and sponsorships will allow them to expand our offers, increasing our artistic impact in Lake County. Registration will open soon for their 2026 spring concert. Tickets will also soon be available for I Hear America Singing!
Lake Community Choir is open to all singers ages 14 and up with no experience required. This non-auditioned ensemble brings together voices from across Lake County and beyond to perform a wide variety of choral music in a supportive and inclusive environment. Whether you’re an experienced singer or someone who simply loves to sing, Lake Community Choir offers an opportunity to connect, make music, and be part of something joyful and meaningful. Our Tuesday night rehearsals focus on skill-building, community, and artistic excellence, while culminating in public performances that will celebrate the power of music to bring people together.
For more information on Lake Community Arts and to register for our choirs, visit: www.LakeCommunityArts.org. For those interested in the future theatrical performances, contact Christopher Fahmie at: CFahms@GMail.com. To help expand the LCA artistic impact in Lake County, you can make a tax deductible donation at LakeCommunityArts.org/support. Follow Lake Community Arts on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/lakecommunityarts/ and on social media @LakeCommunityArts.
