History and Organization
Founded 1991
The Lawrence Children’s Choir was founded in the fall of 1991 by Janeal Crabb Krehbiel
and her sister Marilyn Crabb Epp. The original choir consisted of 40 singers from 4th – 8th grade
and was supported by the Lawrence Arts Center for the first two years. In September of 1993
the choir incorporated as a not-for-profit organization. Since then, LCC has further refined its
repertoire and attracted national attention.
The Lawrence Children’s Choir includes the Touring Choir (5th through 9th grade), membership
held by audition each spring. Choristers (3rd through 6th grade) welcomes all young singers who
have the ability to match pitch. Cadenza (1st through 3rd grade) is a choir open to all children
who enjoy singing.
LCC presently serves more than 150 children in grades 1-9.
The Lawrence Children's Choir, Inc. offers programs to young singers regardless of race or color,
national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability or religious beliefs.