Columbus International Children’s Choir

Time & Place

Date: Mar 10, 2024

Time: 4:00 PM

St. Mary Catholic Church | 684 S Third St, Columbus, OH 43206

About the Concert

The Columbus International Children’s Choir (CICC) is delighted to return to St. Mary for an extraordinary concert featuring incredible soloists, together with Chamber Orchestra in a unique performance of a beloved masterwork, Stabat Mater by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. 

This collaboration aims to celebrate the spirit of the season and the transformative power of music. The concert will be a showcase of the remarkable talent within the Columbus International Children’s Choir and Music at St. Mary, offering an unforgettable musical experience for all ages.  

“The Columbus International Children’s Choir has always been dedicated to fostering a love for music and enhancing the artistic abilities of our choir members,” said the Artistic Director of the CICC. “Performing alongside the esteemed soloists, and with a Chamber Orchestra will not only be a valuable experience for our young performers but will also bring a rare musical treat to our community.”  

Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater is one of the most revered works in the choral repertoire. A poignant reflection on the suffering of Mary, the mother of Jesus, and an affirmation of life and faith. This piece offer a rich and diverse musical experience that is sure to inspire and uplift audiences.  

The Columbus International Children’s Choir encourages the community to join them for the concert, which will open hearts to the beauty of music and offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  

Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the power of choral music, brought to you by the Columbus International Children’s Choir.  

Founded in 1999, the Columbus International Children’s Choir is dedicated to promoting a lifelong love of music in young people through the study and performance of choral music. The choir is recognized both locally and internationally for its commitment to musical excellence.  

About the Columbus International Children’s Choir:  

The Columbus International Children’s Choir has garnered top prizes at numerous national and international competitions, including a Gold Medal in the 10th World Choir Games 2018 (Tshwane, South Africa) and 3rd place in the Youth Choirs Division of The American Prize in 2012. CICC has performed in the White House for President Obama and the First Lady, at Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, on the Great Wall of China, Ireland, Canada, and locally at the Ohio Theatre, in collaboration with BalletMet, the Columbus Symphony, Opera Columbus, among many other venues and artists. The choir also hosts and sponsors the Central Ohio Singing Competition, which offers the stage for the best Ohio youth talents.  

“I’m a big fan of CICC. Tatiana Kats and her colleagues provide superb musicianship and a love of kids.” - Christopher Purdy  

Tatiana Kats is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Columbus International Children’s Choir and the Columbus Music and Art Academy. Founded in 1998, CICC is an inclusive program that empowers children of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels through the gift of high-quality music education. The group is demographically diverse, with many students from families of different origins, including Bulgaria, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and Ukraine, among many others. The repertoire includes classical and contemporary music from different periods in various languages as well as folk songs and musicals.