The Marguerite McCormick Founder’s Award recognizes an individual or organization demonstrating significant contributions to advance the mission objectives of CCSA. Candidates are considered based on cumulative work and contributions to CCSA and/or to the advancement of music and the arts in the lives of young people in greater San Antonio.
Mission
The Children’s Chorus of San Antonio is dedicated to enriching and expanding the experiences of young people through choral singing and musical performance. CCSA’s commitment to artistic excellence, social inclusion and individual responsibility empowers young singers to embrace and explore a broader, more positive view of self and the world. CCSA's core values of excellence, integrity, and community are reflected in our mission to:
Reach: CCSA envisions reaching every child with a passion for singing.
Teach: We foster musical fluency and essential life skills, such as character development, discipline, understanding, and acceptance in young people.
Perform: Our students showcase their achievements through transformative experiences and unique performance opportunities.
Empower: CCSA singers are equipped for college, career, and lifelong success, gaining knowledge, skills, confidence, self-esteem, and dedication through their involvement in CCSA.