Janelle Gelfand, the Cincinnati Enquirer’s senior music critic, sat down several weeks ago with Boychoir Artistic Director Christopher Eanes to chat about what’s new at CBC, and what we can look forward to in the future. The article ran today (Friday, April 30). Click here to read. Concerts this weekend will take place: Saturday, May [...]
45th Anniversary Event! One If By Land, Two If By Sea Folksongs, hymns, and know-it-by-heart arrangements from the American colonial period through today. Come celebrate the Boychoir’s 45th anniversary with this gala concert event! Featuring all four choirs of the Cincinnati Boychoir – Tour, Resident, Training, and Alumni. Repertoire includes: Stephen Foster Songs Spirituals and [...]
Auditions for the Boychoir will take place on Tuesday, May 4th, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Boychoir Choral Arts Facility. The audition will take place during a regular rehearsal of the Training Choir, and parents are welcome to stay and observe. Boys will be auditioned in small groups during the rehearsal (apart from [...]
On Sunday, March 28, the Cincinnati Boychoir will appear in a short performance in the Music Room of the Taft Museum of Art. The program, entitled Art | Song will pair music with the works of art in the museum; listeners are invited to sit and enjoy the concert, or wander and look at the [...]
Because the Cincinnati Boychoir has a particular interest in promoting male choral ensembles, we want you to know about the following event taking place on March 20th. Have worked with these gentleman several times in the past, I can promise you will be in for loads of fun! – Christopher Eanes “The premier men’s vocal [...]
Experience the ethereal sound of boys’ voices in a program of music from the sacred to the insane! All three treble choirs from the Cincinnati Boychoir will perform. Enjoy meditative music in two of Cincinnati’s most beautiful churches – Christ Church Cathedral, and St. Mary Church Hyde Park. Receptions will follow each concert. Artistic Director [...]
This Saturday, the Cincinnati Boychoir will celebrate the 45th anniversary of its first rehearsal! Robert McSpadden, a Music Supervisor in the Cincinnati Public School, founded the group in 1965 as the All City Boys’ Choir; three boys from each public school were recommended to the choir, “chosen on the basis of citizenship and character as [...]
On Saturday, March 6th, 2010, the Cincinnati Boychoir will celebrate the 45th anniversary of its first rehearsal. The Boychoir will begin the celebration of its anniversary season with a program entitled “Mystics & Madmen” on Saturday, March 13th, at Christ Church Cathedral, and Sunday, March 14, at St. Mary Church Hyde Park. The program will [...]
Two major Boychoir appearances for the 2010 season were announced recently: first, the Boychoir will be performing as part of the Cincinnati May Festival’s season, in their production of Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, on Saturday, May 15th at Music Hall. Music Director James Conlon will conduct the May Festival Chorus and Orchestra. Bach’s score calls [...]
December was a busy month for the young men of the Cincinnati Boychoir; in total, the boys appeared a total of nine times over three weekends – twice a day in some cases! The season began with the Cincinnati May Festival’s annual Carolfest celebration at Music Hall; the choir was introduced by the May Festival [...]
the social, emotional, and musical development of boys by instilling in them a sense of dedication, self-discipline, and respect. By striving for artistic excellence and learning a diverse repertory of choral literature, the boys are prepared for a lifelong love of music and ensemble singing.