Children Shine in Upbeat Program

The Paul McNeff KidSingers will debut Dec. 6 with a holiday concert at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana.

The group consists of 36 children, ages 8 to 12, from low-income neighborhoods who have been receiving singing lessons after school since September.

Paul McNeff, who directs an adult choral group that performs in schools and other venues, said he created the children’s chorus to provide “a positive after-school program that helps with self-esteem and self-expression while teaching music.”

The program is offered to children who otherwise would not be able to afford music lessons.

The concert will be presented at 7 p.m. at the church, 600 N. Main St. Admission is $10 for adults and $6 for children. Proceeds benefit the chorus.

A free preview of the concert will be held at the Nixon Library & Birthplace, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd., Yorba Linda, on Sunday at 2 p.m.