Columbus International Children’s Choir
Time & Place
Date: Sun, May 3, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM & 5:30 Post-Concert Reception
St. Mary Catholic Church | 684 S Third St, Columbus, OH 43206
About the Concert
The Columbus International Children’s Choir (CICC) is delighted to return to St. Mary for an extraordinary concert featuring many different ensembles ranging from 4 to 18 years old, singing exquisitely in many languages, and including beloved masterworks, folk songs, and more.
The concert will be a showcase of the remarkable talent within the Columbus International Children’s Choir family offering an unforgettable musical experience for all.
“The Columbus International Children’s Choir has always been dedicated to fostering a love for music and enhancing the artistic abilities of our choir members,” said Artistic Director Tatiana Kats.
Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to experience the power of choral music, brought to you by the Columbus International Children’s Choir.
Founded in 1999, the Columbus International Children’s Choir is dedicated to promoting a lifelong love of music in young people through the study and performance of choral music. The choir is recognized both locally and internationally for its commitment to musical excellence.
About the Columbus International Children’s Choir:
The Columbus International Children’s Choir has garnered top prizes at numerous national and international competitions, including a Gold Medal in the 10th World Choir Games 2018 (Tshwane, South Africa) and 3rd place in the Youth Choirs Division of The American Prize in 2012. CICC has performed in the White House for President Obama and the First Lady, at Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, on the Great Wall of China, Ireland, Canada, and locally at the Ohio Theatre, in collaboration with BalletMet, the Columbus Symphony, Opera Columbus, among many other venues and artists. The choir also hosts and sponsors the Central Ohio Singing Competition, which offers the stage for the best Ohio youth talents.
“I’m a big fan of CICC. Tatiana Kats and her colleagues provide superb musicianship and a love of kids.” - Christopher Purdy
Tatiana Kats is the Founder and Artistic Director of the Columbus International Children’s Choir and the Columbus Music and Art Academy. Founded in 1998, CICC is an inclusive program that empowers children of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels through the gift of high-quality music education. The group is demographically diverse, with many students from families of different origins, including Bulgaria, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Turkey, and Ukraine, among many others. The repertoire includes classical and contemporary music from different periods in various languages as well as folk songs and musicals.