Spivey Hall Children's Choir

Biography

Located on the campus of Clayton State University and dedicated to excellence, the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program offers professional-level instruction in vocal technique, music theory, sight singing, ear training, and presentation as well as exposure to a variety of choral styles. Involvement also enhances young people’s lives, helping them to develop self-reliance, personal integrity, responsibility, compassion, teamwork, and confidence in their abilities.

The formation of the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program is another successful endeavor by the Walter and Emilie Spivey Foundation, the Spivey Hall Education Committee, and Clayton State University to provide supplementary music education programs to metro-Atlanta youth from 17 different counties.

Children's Choir History
The Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program was established in 1994 by founding director Dr. Martha Shaw.  The program features three choirs, with the Children’s Choir comprising 80 singers aged 10 to 18, who perform with remarkable energy, sophistication, and tonal beauty.  These distinguished young musicians exemplify Spivey Hall’s commitment to music education and artistic excellence.

Founded in 2002, the Spivey Hall Young Artists Choir includes students aged 10 to 13. This preparatory choir equips young singers with the skills needed to join the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir.

The Spivey Hall Tour Choir, a select group within the Children’s Choir, represents Georgia as cultural ambassadors.  This group has produced four professional CDs and has received recognition throughout the United States and internationally, including performances in Canada, Sweden, Norway, England, Austria, the Czech Republic, China, Scotland, and Spain. Notably, in February 2015, they earned standing ovations at the American Choral Directors National Conference in Salt Lake City. Additionally, In June 2016, they performed as a solo ensemble at Carnegie Hall, and in June 2018, they toured Italy, culminating in a performance of Mass at the Vatican. Most recently, in June 2024, the choir performed in Paris, France.