Founded in 1991 by sisters Janeal Crabb Krehbiel and Marilyn Crabb Epp, the Lawrence Children’s Choir has grown from one 40-voice choir to an organization comprised of fix choirs serving singers from Northeast Kansas, including the communities of Lawrence, Perry, Emporia, Osage City, Topeka, Baldwin City and Eudora. Current choirs include Capo (ages 3-kindergarten); Cadenza (1st-3rd grade); Choris
ters (3rd-6th grade); Tour Choir (6th-12th grade); and the Crescendo Choir (Adults). Upon Janeal Krehbiel’s retirement in April, 2012, long-time assistant Carolyn Welch assumed the position of Artistic Director. Carolyn Welch retired after the 2020-2021 season, and Dr. Gabe Lewis-O'Connor, a Lawrence native and LCC alum, assumed the role of Artistic Director in the Summer of 2021.