Choirboys: May 2011

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Georgia Boy Choir (USA)

the Georgia Boy Choir performing the Street Boys March from Carmen by Bizet; recorded April 23, 2010 at Rialto Center for Arts, Atlanta

the Georgia Boys Choir sings "Lord, For Thy Tender Mercy's Sake" by Richard Farrant; recorded on March 28, 2010 at St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Atlanta

the Georgia Boys Choir Festival 2011

The Georgia Boy Choir, Atlanta's premiere musical organization for boys, operates on a five-tier system of musical education for boys as young as five years old through highschool. A boy who becomes a member of the Georgia Boy Choir is in for one of the best experiences of his life. In addition to Establishing a Legacy of Musical Excellence, the Choir understands its responsibility in helping to mold boys into young men of admirable character, who will be leaders in their homes, their temples and churches, their schools, thei communities, and in the world.

Monday, May 30, 2011

Farnham Junior Boy's Choir ( UK )

David Victor-Smitth conducts the Junior Boy's Choir, which was formed in 1998 for boys aged nine and upwards. The choir performs in concert in the local area and often join the Girls and Youth Choirs at Farnham Maltings.

Estonian United Boy's Choir

The United Boy's Choir of Estonia was created in 1993 by Mr. Hirvo Surva. Since the beginning the idea of this choir has been to unite boys from all over Estonia who like singing and to give them a better chance to develop their abilities. The best motivation for each singer is a chance to sing in a big choir among boys who share the same interests, but come from boychoirs of various size and level. During the short existence of the choir, boys have become more and more interested in participating in its activities. The choir took part in an international choir contest in Sweden, where it gained the first prize and also the special prize.

D.C. Boys Choir (USA)

The D.C. Boys Choir is a group of musically talented young male students, established to help develop self-esteem by revealing and nurturing their creativity through artistic expression. Under the leadership of Eleanor Stewart, a retired vocal musicteacher in the District of Columbia Public Schools, the choir has a long and dsitinguished list of outstanding command performances from Harlem to the White House.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Calgary Boys Choir (Canada)

Founded in 1973 by Douglas Parnham, the Calgary Boys Choir consist of four choirs: the Young Singers, the Intermediate Choir, the Touring Choir and the Alumni Choir. Increasing levels of skill in vocal technique, aural musicianship and sight-reading are developed in a environment that fosters dedication and self-esteem. The current Artistic Director of the Calgary Boys Choir is the well-known bass-baritone performer Paul Grindlay.

Saturday, May 28, 2011

The Battle Creek Boychoir ( est. 1980)

The Battle Creek Boychoir has een highly acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. In their professional approach to the choral art, they have sung throughout Michigan and across America. The choir has made appearances at many major music festivals including Spoleto and the Stratford Festival of Canada. Its repertoire emphasizes the great works of the sacred tradition, but also includes samplings from many other musical styles.