Mission Statement To give highly motivated children an opportunity to join together to experience the rigors and joys of ensemble music. To seek a musical aesthetic, a "sound" which is a true expression of children eight to twelve years old. To implement, and be able to demonstrate, pedagogical principles and rehearsal techniques which successfully enhance a child's musical development from age eight to twelve years.

The American Children of SCORE (String, Choral, Orff, Recorder Ensemble) is a unique performing musical group for children in the third through sixth grades. SCORE is comprised of children from the northern Piedmont region of Virginia who have been selected by audition.

All children are trained in weekly rehearsals to sing chorally. In addition they are trained to play recorder, Orff instruments (xylophones, glockenspiels, drums, etc.), and/or traditional string instruments. Violins, violas, and cellos, along with voices, recorders and Orff instruments combine in arrangements that have been created specifically for this instrumentation and age group. The sounds are elemental, and the possibilities are endless.

SCORE finds its own sound by arranging, creating, rehearsing, and performing music that fits this ensemble. Most of the repertoire is based on folk material but the children also rehearse Medieval and Renaissance pieces adapted from various sources and pieces from the Orff-Keetman Orff-Schulwerk "Music for Children" volumes. The combination of these instruments and voices creates a child-like, yet almost symphonic sound that the Washington Post called "ethereal…transfixing."

You can help us achieve our goals!

All donations, large and small, are tax-deductible, and will help the organization grow in its mission. The American Children of SCORE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, equal opportunity cultural organization. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, or gender.

Contributions can be sent to:

The American Children of SCORE, Inc.
Post Office Box 3423
8031 Great Run Lane
Warrenton, Virginia 20188

If you'd like to discuss making a gift or contribution to SCORE, call Betsy Porter at 540-428-2313.