“A Little Spring Music” | RVCC 39th Annual Spring Concert

When & Where

The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir, under the direction of Kimberly Ruse Davidson, will be presenting its 39th Annual Spring Concert, “A Little Spring Music”, Saturday, April 25th, 2026, with concerts at 1:30 PM and 4:00 PM. The 4:00 PM concert will have senior recognitions and awards. The doors will open 30 minutes prior to each concert. 

We are thrilled to have this year's concert at Christian Life International Church, 1 CLI Way, Salem, VA 24153 (map it), featuring a spacious 400-seat auditorium and a professional stage to enhance the musical experience. View pictures of the concert venue by clicking here.

What We’re Singing!

We are excited to present this very special concert, a culmination of 39 years of experience of the RVCC, and showcasing the hard work and beautiful singing of the RVCC choristers. The concert will feature a vibrant blend of Broadway hits, classical masterpieces, and multicultural music, enhanced by professional choreography throughout the performance.

A taste of what to expect, among even more songs being performed by the different choirs:

• The Little Singers (ages 4-6): Will undoubtedly steal the show with a Disney Medley, dressed as their favorite characters.

• The A Choir (1st-2nd grade): Will present a sweet song about friendship called "Together", followed by the beloved Broadway classic "Do-Re-Mi".

• The B Choir (3rd-5th grade): Will offer an uplifting performance of "I Will Sing My Song" along with the cheerful "When You’re Smiling".

• The B+ Choir (5th-9th grade): Will shine in a diverse set including the opera aria "Ombra Mai Fu", and the energetic Swahili folk song "Kusimama".

• The C Choir (8th-12th grade): Will round out the concert with intricate selections including "Flight Song" by Kim André Arnesen, "Magnificat", and "O Sapo", a complex Brazilian folk song.

This year, our choirs will perform three dynamic Broadway pieces with specialized choreography by Kevin Jones, including "Seize the Day" from Newsies, "When I Grow Up" from Matilda, and the powerful "Defying Gravity" from Wicked. The concert will also feature an impressive full-choir choreographed performance of BTS’s "Permission to Dance".

All the choirs will come together for a moving finale performance of "Let There Be Peace on Earth" to send the audience home inspired.

We are excited to celebrate this beautiful music with the community, as we highlight the hard work of these talented young singers! We hope to see you there!

Ticket Prices:

• Adult (age 13 and up): $25

• Children (age 12 and under): $15

**All tickets are general admission, and not specifically assigned seats

About the RVCC

The Roanoke Valley Children’s Choir is a full-year choir program, for ages 6-18, that provides young singers the best place to nurture their talent by learning proper vocal technique, musical skills, and making new friends who also love to sing!

Now in its 39th year under the direction of Ms. Davidson, the RVCC has earned national recognition for choral excellence and is a highly respected arts organization in the Roanoke Valley and in the state of Virginia. Since its founding in 1987, we estimate that over 2,000+ children have participated in the choir program. The choir currently consists of 150 singers in 1st-12th grade from many schools across the Roanoke Valley.

Singing in a children’s choir can be life changing for so many children. Along with the artistic expression and musical skills, the choir program teaches confidence, teamwork, perseverance, and leadership. The culmination of these qualities leads to skilled young singers, diligent musicians, and emerging community leaders.

Recent featured performances for the RVCC Concert Choir include the 2008, 2014, and 2020 Southern Division American Choral Director Conventions, the ACDA National Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2015, Festival and Solo performances in Canterbury and London in 2017 and 2024, and solo performances at Carnegie Hall in 2016 and 2022.

Find out more about the RVCC on our website: childrenschoir.com/about-the-rvcc

The RVCC loves welcoming new singers! Please see our website for more information and to sign up. childrenschoir.com/how-to-join

For more information about the choir please contact director, Ms. Davidson at kimdavidson@childrenschoir.com