Welcome to Vivace Children's Chorus
Vivace Children's Chorus develops confident young singers through high-quality vocal training, strengthens our community through inspiring performances and collaborations, and creates opportunities for all children to experience the joy of singing together.
Vivace comes from the Italian musical term meaning 'full of life and energy.' In music, vivace is a tempo marking that tells performers to sing with liveliness and spirit. It captures exactly what we hear in our rehearsal room each week: voices full of life, energy, and joy. It's the perfect expression of what makes our young singers special!
Meet the Founder
Dr. Lestrud brings over 20 years of professional experience in choral education and conducting. As former Principal Associate Conductor of the Grammy Award-winning National Children's Chorus, she has prepared young singers for performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center. She holds a Doctor of Music degree from Northwestern University and has served on college faculties across the country.
"Working with Dr. Lestrud for the past five years has been one of the best musical experiences of my life. Dr. Lestrud has helped me not only grow as a singer but also as an individual, and I’m incredibly grateful I had the opportunity to work with her."
- Sarah Eichorn
