The city issued a permit Nov. 30 for Danis Construction LLC to build-out Downtown space at a project cost of $1.94 million for the Jacksonville Children’s Chorus.
The project is in 6,411 square feet at 28 W. Forsyth St. on the ground floor in VyStar Credit Union’s parking garage under construction.
In July, VyStar President and CEO Brian Wolfburg said in a news release one of the goals was “to contribute to the ongoing revitalization in the area, but the added bonus of children being able to benefit from this new facility is really a dream come true.”
In 2020, the chorus moved from its previous Downtown location in a building adjacent to St. John’s Cathedral into a shared space with The Florida Ballet in Arlington.
The permit calls for the build-out of shell space on the ground floor of the parking garage for the chorus.
“This is an extraordinary opportunity for the Chorus to have a state-of-the-art facility specifically designed for children and choral music. This could not have been possible without the tremendous support from VyStar and our generous donors,” President and Artistic Director Darren Dailey said in the July release.
Founded in 1995, the nonprofit’s mission is to provide choral music education for children of diverse backgrounds, fostering teamwork, self-discipline, accomplishment and pride while filling a cultural need in the community and sharing the art form through live performances.
Its website is www.jaxchildrenschorus.org
