Music At Play (Early Childhood Program)

Music At Play (Early Childhood Program) is ICC's early childhood program where children take part in early childhood music classes. In the Music At Play (MAP) program, children participate in music and other fun, engaging activities that promote school readiness, spark creativity, and encourage socialization for young learners. Learning through imagination and music, singers begin their choir journey with the Indianapolis Children’s Choir’s Music At Play (MAP) program.

• Ages: 18 months–5 years old

Music At Play, the early childhood program, offers children 18 months of age through kindergarten a beginning musical foundation. The Indianapolis Children’s Choir offers several early childhood music classes and programs for children ages 18 months to 5 years old, and the Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir programs include Music At Play (MAP) for preschoolers. The Indianapolis Children’s Choir was founded in 1986 by Henry Leck, and its leadership team includes Melissa Garcia, CICC Director; Deborah Eikenbary, Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir Administrator; and Executive Artistic Director Joshua Pedde. The mission of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir is to transform lives through powerful choral experiences and music education, empowering young voices to grow, connect, and lead on stage and in the community. The Columbus Indiana Children’s Choir is a cooperative effort between the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic and the Indianapolis Children’s Choir and offers musical experiences to students in preschool through grade 9, while the Anderson Area Children’s Choir is a division of the ICC and offers musical experiences to students in preschool through grade 12. Testimonials from community partners and participants describe the ICC as organized and professional, praise the performances as a strong addition to events, and highlight the talent of the choir and the impact of founder Henry Leck’s work.

Last updated May 14, 2026.