The MSU Children's Choir program began in 1993 with the founding of the MSU Community Music School. The program now has 145 singers representing 23 different school districts and communities. The Choir has been honored to perform at the 2002 6th World Symposium on Choral Music as the representative of the US, and at numerous conventions of the ACDA. Mary Alice Stollak directs the talented Choir in 12 exquisite (mostly organ accompanied) Christmas carols and a pair of sacred pieces, Bach's sublime 'Ave Maria' and 'Alleluia.' There's some rarely heard French carols, 'Manger Carol' and 'Oh, Leave Your Sheep,' English and Irish traditional carols, 'Wexford Carol' and 'Sussex Carol,' and traditional German, 'Still, Still, Still;' in additional to 'Joy to the World,' 'Silent Night' and others. The Choir has a sweet, bright sound that makes 'A Classic Christmas' a very special album.