Lake Community Arts successfully presented their spring concert; I Hear America Singing! This inspiring evening of music featured the 100+ voice Lake Community Choir, the exciting new Children Sing! choir, and many special guests. This concert proudly shared an array of Americana folk songs, spirituals, patriotic favorites, and inspiring classics including: Make Them Hear You, Shenandoah, Simple Gifts, and Battle Hymn of the Republic. This first spring concert event became a patriotic opportunity for over 800 enthusiastic attendees who came to celebrate the voices and songs that makeup the patriotic American spirit. The South Lake Art League shared colorful American artwork in the lobby for the concert attendees to enjoy.

LCA Co-Founder and Choir Director, Chad McClellan noted, “Our spring concert performers have my eternal thanks as they worked incredibly hard to make it happen. The amazing children of Children Sing! were really fabulous. The dedicated instructors of Children Sing! included Rachel Robertson, Debbie Morreale Fahmie, Erin Lally Nesslage, and Luralee Anderson. We thank Eric Heumann, our collaborative pianist as well as Ryan Ganaban for rocking out on the drums and to Jacob Pickett for playing trumpet.”

Rachel Robertson added, “What a joy it has been to work with our young musicians of Children Sing! for our inaugural concert.  I’m very proud of their hard work and hard play.  I loved seeing the creativity and personality that they each brought to our group.  I’m looking forward to making music with our new and returning friends at our summer camp, and again in the fall season!”

LCA Summer Camp has been developed for children entering 1^st to 6^th grades. This exciting new camp activity will be held from June 1 to 5, 2026 from 9 AM to Noon at the Clermont Performing Arts & Recreation Center at only $100 per child. Register today at: www.LakeCommunityArts.org/camp

LCA Supports all of the Arts: Plans are now being finalized for a series of programs to help inspire and educate the Lake County arts teachers with ‘Welcome Back’ development programs for arts educators at Mission Inn on the morning of August 5th.  They will also be providing the content for Lake County Schools arts educators during their district professional development on September 18th at Tavares High School and East Ridge High School.

Fall LCA Band & Choir Concerts: Lake Community Arts is now organizing their fall and winter 2026 concerts. The Band Concert is yet to be finalized. The next LCA Holiday Choir Concert is now set for Sunday, December 20, 2026.

The Lake Community Adult Choir remains open to all singers ages 14 and up. These ensembles will bring together voices from across Lake County to perform a variety of choral music with both experienced singers and anyone who simply loves to sing, with no qualifying auditions. The Lake Community Arts Choir will always offer you opportunities to connect, make music, and to be part of something meaningful. Rehearsals focus on skill-building, community, and artistic excellence, culminating in public performances that celebrate the power of music to bring people together. All LCA choirs will require attendance at weekly rehearsals.

LCA is continuing to expand their reach by creating more opportunities in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts — while engaging individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and strengthening our community through the power of the arts.

Chad McClellan noted, “We really appreciate the Lake Community Arts Board of Directors: Leiland Theriot, Debbie Morreale Fahmie, Christopher Fahmie, Rachel Robertson, Mitzi Maxwell, Larry Oskin, and Luralee Anderson, as we thank you for all of your work and efforts to make this organization’s first season such a resounding success.”

LCA Support: LCA’s ongoing performances will include public concerts and special events to showcase local talent and foster a sense of belonging for both performers and audiences while increasing important artistic impact in Lake County. LCA will continue to celebrate the joys that music and the creative arts bring to life for our Lake County community. Businesses, organizations and families are encouraged to make donations, sponsorships and tax deductible gifts at: LakeCommunityArts.org/support.

For more information, visit: www.LakeCommunityArts.org. Follow Lake Community Arts on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/lakecommunityarts/ and on social media @LakeCommunityArts.

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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 9^th 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 12^th 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.

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The Lake Community Arts presented their inaugural Christmas concert; A Wondrous Revelation. Directed by Chad McClellan, this inspiring evening of music featured a 100+ voice Lake Community Choir with the Lake Minneola High School Treble Choir. With over 800 tickets sold, this first major South Lake concert wove together timeless Christmas carols, and festive holiday favorites that helped everyone celebrate the spirit of the season with their family and friends.

Co-Founder and Choir Director, Chad McClellan notes, “The arts simply cannot thrive without you, the very community where we perform and serve. Our time as an organization may be short, just really kicking off in August, but in that time, we’ve accomplished so much, like starting this 100+ voice community choir, organizing the first-ever Lake County Schools music teacher professional development day, helping to bring the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Young People’s Concert to every 5th grader in Lake County, donating hundreds of non-perishable food items to Unforsaken Women, and so much more. And with all that behind us, there is still so much ahead. With plans in the works for a children’s choir, theater program, education initiatives, and more on the near horizon, our goal of bringing arts and performance opportunities to everyone gets closer each day. With your help, Lake County can become a thriving hub of performing and visual arts opportunities for every single person. I can promise you now, that we haven’t even begun to begin.”

At the Christmas concert, Clermont Mayor Tim Murry noted, “I am honored and we are proud to have the City of Clermont partner with Lake Community Arts in bringing beautiful concerts to our city. I would like to extend a special thank you to Leiland Theriot, President of Lake Community Arts, and to their conductor Chad McClellan as well as to all the talented singers who have worked so diligently to make their first concert possible. As the great composer Johann Sebastian Bach once said, “The aim and end of all music should be none other than to celebrate the glory of God and refreshment of the soul. Music has a powerful way of bringing people together, uplifting our spirits, and strengthening our sense of community. We thank Lake Community Arts for supporting the arts, and for supporting the city of Clermont as we get ready to celebrate our future together!”

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.

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, the Lake Community Choir offers an opportunity to connect, make music, and be part of something joyful and meaningful. Rehearsals focus on skill-building, community, and artistic excellence, culminating in public performances that celebrate the power of music to bring people together.

LCA’s performances will include public concerts and special events to showcase local talent and foster a sense of belonging for both performers and audiences. Future LCA program expansion will include more opportunities for adult and youth choir singers, musicians, theatre performers, the visual arts, and music education.

For more information on Lake Community Arts, 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.

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Mark your calendars as Lake Community Arts presents their inaugural winter concert; A Wondrous Revelation. Directed by Chad McClellan, this inspiring evening of music will feature the 100+ voice Lake Community Choir, Lake Minneola High School Treble Choir, and more. This concert weaves together timeless Christmas carols, moving choral works, and festive holiday favorites that will help everyone celebrate the spirit of the season with your family and friends.

Co-Founder and Choir Director, Chad McClellan notes, “Lake Community Arts is incredibly excited to present our inaugural winter concert A Wondrous Revelation for our community. Please join us as Lake Community Choir takes the stage for the very first time, performing some of your holiday favorites and some new tunes that you will adore. We hope this lovely evening of Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter favorites becomes a holiday tradition for you and your family.” Some of the festive songs will be, Do You Hear What I Hear, Sleigh Ride, Somewhere in My Memory, And the Glory of the Lord, This Christmastide, and I Saw Three Ships for an evening of Christmas, Hanukkah, and winter favorites that will become a holiday concert tradition for you and your family to enjoy for years to come.” 

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. Although we established our nonprofit only last year, we have already formed the Lake Community Choir—now over 140 voices strong.”

Through a meaningful partnership with Lake County Schools, we were proud to be instrumental in giving local 5th graders the opportunity to attend the Orlando Philharmonic’s Young People’s Concert for the very first time.

We look forward to expanding our reach by creating more opportunities in music, theatre, dance, and visual arts—engaging individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and strengthening our community through the power of the arts.

Chad McClellan is a lifelong musician, conductor, and non-profit leader with more than 20 years of experience in building arts programs that bring people together. His vision for Lake Community Arts originally began 15 years ago when he realized the need for a choir in the community. From there, the desire grew to create spaces where everyone, regardless of age, background, or experience where everyone can find community unity through the arts.

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, the Lake Community Choir offers an opportunity to connect, make music, and be part of something joyful and meaningful. Rehearsals focus on skill-building, community, and artistic excellence, culminating in public performances that celebrate the power of music to bring people together.

LCA’s performances will include public concerts and special events to showcase local talent and foster a sense of belonging for both performers and audiences. Future LCA program expansion will include more opportunities for adult and youth choir singers, musicians, theatre performers, the visual arts, and music education. Support through donations and sponsorships will allow us to expand our offers, increasing our artistic impact in Lake County. There’s still time to join!

Registration opens soon for the 2026 spring concert. Above all, they will help celebrate the joy that music and the creative arts bring to life for our community. You can make a tax deductible gift at LakeCommunityArts.org/support

Come experience the joy of community with the power of music as we usher in the holidays with wonder, laughter, and song. This performance of A Wondrous Revelation will take place at the Clermont Performing Arts Center on Sunday, December 21^st starting at 6 PM. Tickets are available online or at the Clermont Performing Arts Center Ticket Office for only $10 per person. Secure tickets at LakeCommunityArts.org/tickets and visit: www.LakeCommunityArts.org for more information. Follow Lake Community Arts on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/lakecommunityarts/ and on social media @LakeCommunityArts.

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