{"id":2853,"date":"2026-05-26T20:58:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=184159"},"modified":"2026-05-26T20:58:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T18:58:37","slug":"crystal-childrens-choir-embarks-on-first-ever-tour-to-south-africa-with-three-collaborative-performances","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/crystal-childrens-choir-embarks-on-first-ever-tour-to-south-africa-with-three-collaborative-performances\/","title":{"rendered":"Crystal Children\u2019s Choir Embarks on First-Ever Tour to South Africa With Three Collaborative Performances"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>May 2026<\/strong> \u2013 The internationally acclaimed <strong>Crystal Children\u2019s Choir (CCC)<\/strong>, based in San Francisco and directed by Karl Chang, will make its highly anticipated <strong>debut tour to South Africa<\/strong> this June, marking the ensemble\u2019s first visit to the country. Known for its vibrant tone, cultural versatility, and commitment to musical excellence, CCC will participate in a series of collaborative performances with leading South African youth and community choirs.<\/p>\n<p>This landmark tour celebrates cross-cultural exchange and the unifying power of music, bringing together young voices from across continents in shared performance. The tour includes three major concerts featuring collaborations with distinguished South African ensembles.<\/p>\n<p>A highlight of the tour is CCC\u2019s collaboration with a distinguished group of South African choirs, each bringing unique artistry and tradition. The Meadowlands Chorale represents Johannesburg\u2019s vibrant community music scene, while Cape Town\u2019s Lyrikos Community Youth Choir and Parklands College Choir showcase dynamic youth talent. The tour concludes with the internationally acclaimed South African Youth Choir, known for its exceptional precision and powerful sound. Together, these collaborations highlight the richness and diversity of South Africa\u2019s choral landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Each performance will showcase a diverse repertoire, highlighting both American and South African choral traditions, as well as collaborative selections that reflect shared musical heritage and global unity.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>PERFORMANCES &amp; TICKET LINKS:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>* SOWETO:<\/strong>&nbsp;Monday, June 10, 2026, 5:30pm | The Morris Isaacson Centre for Music<\/p>\n<p>With <strong>Meadowlands Chorale&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FREE but need to book on: <a href=\"https:\/\/qkt.io\/XHpSNz\">https:\/\/qkt.io\/XHpSNz<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>* CAPE TOWN:<\/strong>&nbsp;Friday, June 12,&nbsp;2026, 7:30pm | Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre<\/p>\n<p>with <strong>Lyrikos Community Youth Choir <\/strong>and <strong>Parklands College Choir<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tickets R50:&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/qkt.io\/8NPVxw\">https:\/\/qkt.io\/8NPVxw<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>* CAPE TOWN:<\/strong>&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;June 23,&nbsp;2026, 4:00pm | St. George\u2019s Cathedral<\/p>\n<p>with <strong>South African Youth Choir<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FREE but need to book: <a href=\"https:\/\/qkt.io\/xtpiWm\">https:\/\/qkt.io\/xtpiWm<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Crystal Children\u2019s Choir<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Karl Chang, <\/strong><em>Conductor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1994 in the San Francisco Bay Area, Crystal Children\u2019s Choir has grown into a premier touring ensemble, captivating audiences across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. With singers drawn from Cupertino, Fremont, and San Jose, California, the choir delivers polished, emotionally resonant performances that transcend age and language.<\/p>\n<p>Crystal has graced some of the world\u2019s most iconic stages\u2014including Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Beijing Concert Hall, St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, and Taipei National Concert Hall\u2014earning accolades from international festivals and invitations from leading music organizations such as ACDA, CMEA, MENC, and OAKE.<\/p>\n<p>Renowned for its artistic discipline, cultural versatility, and youthful vitality, Crystal Children\u2019s Choir offers a concert experience that is both musically sophisticated and deeply moving. Whether performing classical masterworks, contemporary compositions, or cross-cultural repertoire, Crystal brings a radiant sound and professional polish that leaves a lasting impression.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>About Dr. Karl Chang, <\/strong><em>Conductor<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Karl Chang is the co-founder and serves as the president and conductor of Crystal Children\u2019s Choir since 1994. Under his leadership, the choir has received invitations to perform at many National and International choral conventions and was recognized for its outstanding performance of repertoire rich in cultural diversity. Dr. Chang co-conducted the choir at the National and Divisional ACDA (American Choral Directors Association) conferences eight times and presented at the ACDA Interest Sessions. In 2014, Dr. Chang was invited as the Conductor of ACDA National Youth Honor Choir and appeared as a Guest Conductor of Carnegie Hall in 2015. Dr. Chang is also active in the choral field across Asia as a clinician and guest conductor for youth and collegiate choirs.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Chang founded and conducted Ching Ching Chorus, a renowned 160-voice choir since 1981, and he continues to inspire people and help develop their love for singing. With a Doctor Degree of Education Leadership, he also earned an MBA and an M.S. in engineering. However, his passion and dedication for choral music have led him to pursue his lifelong dream of children\u2019s music education.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Classical Movements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Classical Movements is the premier concert tour company for the world\u2019s great orchestras and choirs, creating meaningful cultural experiences through orchestra and choir tours in 147 countries. An industry leader since 1992, we understand both the travel and the performance needs of professional symphony orchestras and choruses, as well as conservatory, university and youth ensembles, and we produce the Prague Summer Nights: Young Artists Music Festival. Through our Eric Daniel Helms New Music Program, we\u2019ve commissioned over 104 works from Grammy, Oscar, Pulitzer and MacArthur-winning composers. Since our founding in 1992, as a truly global enterprise, Classical Movements remains committed to facilitating cultural diplomacy across the world.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Images:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_184160\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-184160\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=184160\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-184160 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"375\" height=\"565\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CCC-drCARLchang-CONDUCTOR-.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CCC-drCARLchang-CONDUCTOR-.jpg 375w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CCC-drCARLchang-CONDUCTOR--199x300.jpg 199w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 375px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 375\/565;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-184160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Conductor, Carl Chang<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_184161\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-184161\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=184161\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-184161 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"451\" height=\"211\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 451px) 100vw, 451px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CRYSTALchildrensCHOIR-3.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CRYSTALchildrensCHOIR-3.jpg 451w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CRYSTALchildrensCHOIR-3-300x140.jpg 300w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 451px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 451\/211;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-184161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crystal Children\u2019s Choir, hails from the San Francisco Bay Area, USA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_184162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-184162\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=184162\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-184162 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"628\" height=\"362\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CRYSTALchildrensCHOIR-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CRYSTALchildrensCHOIR-2.jpg 628w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CRYSTALchildrensCHOIR-2-625x360.jpg 625w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/CRYSTALchildrensCHOIR-2-300x173.jpg 300w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 628px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 628\/362;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-184162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crystal has graced some of the world\u2019s most iconic stages\u2014including Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, Beijing Concert Hall, St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, and Taipei National Concert Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>Video:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/crystalchoirsing\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/crystalchoirsing\/videos<\/a><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><em>Crystal Children\u2019s Choir Embarks on First-Ever Tour to South Africa with Three Collaborative Performances<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Links:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/Crystal Children\u2019s Choir Embarks on First-Ever Tour to South Africa with Three Collaborative Performances\/2\/\">Boilerplate and Editor\u2019s Notes<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Info on Crystal Children\u2019s Choir Embarks on First-Ever Tour to South Africa with Three Collaborative Performances here:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classicalmovements.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.classicalmovements.com\/<\/a><br \/><strong>X<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/crystalchildrenschoir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/crystalchildrenschoir\/<\/a><br \/><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/crystalchoir.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/crystalchoir.org\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CrystalChoir\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CrystalChoir<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <strong><\/p>\n<h3>Track Your Press Release HERE:<\/h3>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mypr-visibility-box\" readability=\"4.2608695652174\">\n<h4>Check Online Visibility<\/h4>\n<p>Verify where this release is currently indexed:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\" aria-current=\"page\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/crystal-childrens-choir-embarks-on-first-ever-tour-to-south-africa-with-three-collaborative-performances\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/crystal-childrens-choir-embarks-on-first-ever-tour-to-south-africa-with-three-collaborative-performances\/\" target=\"_blank\">Free Press Release Submission<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/MyZA.co.za\/events\">Click HERE<\/a> to Advertise your Upcoming Event\/Match\/Conference\/Stage Show\/Performance for FREE.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>May 2026 \u2013 The internationally acclaimed Crystal Children\u2019s Choir (CCC), based in San Francisco and directed by Karl Chang, will make its highly anticipated debut tour to South Africa this June, marking the ensemble\u2019s first visit to the country. 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