The 26 Boychoir members will give a sendoff performance at Winton Woods Primary, North, 73 Junefield Ave in Greenhills, at 10am on March 21 [...]]]> Twenty-six 5^th, 6^th and 7^th grade boys from 18 schools will travel to Los Angeles on Wednesday March 21 to represent the Cincinnati Boychoir and promote the World Choir Games.

The 26 Boychoir members will give a sendoff performance at Winton Woods Primary, North, 73 Junefield Ave in Greenhills, at 10am on March 21 before departing for L.A. (Media are welcome and encouraged to attend.)

While in L.A., the boys will give five performances, help teach a choir class at University of Southern California and conduct a workshop for male members of the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus.  The boys will collaborate with professional and amateur choirs in the L.A. area and appear with Horizon Music Group, All-American Boys Chorus, Orange County High School of the Arts and University of Alabama Huntsville Chamber Choir.

“We are privileged to receive this invitation to perform and help conduct classes and workshops with such prestigious choral groups,” said Chris Eanes, artistic director for Cincinnati Boychoir.  “This opportunity will allow us to showcase our talent, learn from our colleagues and promote Cincinnati and the World Choir Games.”   The boys will also visit Santa Monica Pier, Warner Bros. Studio, California Science Center and Disneyland.

The Cincinnati Boychoir includes 120 boys in grades three to eight, representing about 40 local schools.  Members audition for the choir by recommendation of school music teachers from throughout the region.  The choir performs about 40 concerts per year at schools, churches, community centers and other venues.

Members of the Boychoir will represent Cincinnati and compete in two categories in the World Choir Games, coming to Cincinnati in July 2012.  It is one of the few boys’ choirs still in existence in the state of Ohio.   The Ohio Boychoir disbanded in 2009 because of financial struggles and declining membership.

The Cincinnati Boychoir is funded through member tuition and donations.  Financial aid is available for eligible students.

The Cincinnati Boychoir is recognized internationally as one of America’s finest boy choirs.  The choir has performed with the Cincinnati Opera, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and May Festival Chorus, the Metropolitan Festival Choir and Orchestra of Detroit, the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra and in March 2011 made its first appearance at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

The choir has also performed with the world-famous Vienna Boys’ Choir and six Cincinnati Boychoir members have gone on to join the Vienna Boys’ Choir.

For more information visit www.cincinnatiboychoir.org.

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The Cincinnati Boychoir provides vocal training and ensemble experience in the traditional art of boychoir singing. Founded in 1965, the Boychoir seeks to enhance the social, emotional and musical development of young boys through 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.

For more photos of the event, visit our Facebook page: [...]]]> On Saturday, February 25, 170 boys from around Cincinnati came together for a day of singing, music games, and PIZZA! Over 50 schools were represented in the Festival, including Evanston Academy and Bond Hill Academy, the two locations of the Boychoir’s Cincinnati Sings! program.

For more photos of the event, visit our Facebook page: facebook.com/cincyboychoir.

At 1:00pm the Festival Choir, in addition [...]]]> On Saturday, February 25^th, the Cincinnati Boychoir will present the first-annual All-City Boychoir Festival. Boys from first through eighth grade from all over the Cincinnati area will spend the morning rehearsing music, learning music theory, and getting to know each other with fun music-based games and activities.

At 1:00pm the Festival Choir, in addition to the Cincinnati Boychoir Concert Choir & Training Choirs, will present a short concert free of charge and open to the public.

The Cincinnati Boychoir’s initiative to bring music education to boys throughout Cincinnati, entitled Cincinnati Sings!, includes weekly free-of-charge outreach choir programs at Evanston Academy and Bond Hill Academy; thirty boys from these programs will be participating in the All-City Boychoir Festival, sponsored by Families Forward. The 100 boys already enrolled in the Boychoir will play host to the additional 70 boys that have registered to participate. In all, more than 50 schools will be represented at the All-City Boychoir Festival.

Additionally, a concurrent workshop entitled “Music In Motion” for local music teachers will be presented by KellyAnn Nelson, the Cincinnati Boychoir’s Director of Education & Outreach; teachers will receive continuing education units for attending.

Generous support for the Cincinnati Boychoir’s Outreach & Education program is provided by The Greater Cincinnati Foundation. The All-City Boychoir Festival has received in-kind donations from Graeter’s Ice Cream and Dewey’s Pizza.

The Cincinnati Boychoir was founded as the All-City Boychoir in 1965 under the auspices of the Cincinnati Public Schools; at that time, three boys from each Cincinnati Public School were invited to attend weekly rehearsals. Now in its 47^th year, the Boychoir enrolls over 100 boys in citywide programs, and performs regularly with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati May Festival, and most recently with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. In March 2011 the Boychoir made their Kennedy Center Millennium Stage debut, and in December 2011 presented an all-male performance of Handel’s Messiah. All boys enrolled in the Boychoir will be participating in the World Choir Games in July 2012. The Cincinnati Boychoir is ensemble-in-residence at Christ Church Cathedral.

What: The All-City Boychoir Festival

Where: Christ Church Cathedral; 318 E. 4^th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

When: Saturday, February 25, 9:00am – 1:30pm (1:00pm Concert)

Who: Boys in grades 1-8; local music teachers

To schedule an audition, click here.

The Boychoir will be accepting new members next week; boys in grades three through six are encouraged to schedule an audition, which will take place Monday, January 9th, from 6:15 – 7:30 pm at the Boychoir building in Norwood. No preparation or training is necessary.

To schedule an audition, click here.

Need books? You know where to go! But, don’t forget that Barnes & Noble also sells electronics, including cameras, Nooks, Blu-ray players, and more!

Here’s how: [...]]]> Got a lot of holiday shopping left to do? If you do it at Barnes & Noble, they will donate 10% of your purchase back to the Boychoir!

Need books? You know where to go! But, don’t forget that Barnes & Noble also sells electronics, including cameras, Nooks, Blu-ray players, and more!

Here’s how: join us for an in-store shopping day on Saturday, December 17 at Barnes & Noble in Kenwood (Sycamore Plaza). The Cincinnati Boychoir will be performing throughout the day, and any purchases you make with the Boychoir voucher (below) will apply to the Boychoir fundraising drive. Additionally, vouchers will be accepted for online purchases from December 18-22.

Barnes & Noble Flyer & Vouchers (click to download).

Share this with as many friends and family as you can! Online purchases using the voucher made between December 17 and 24 can be made from anywhere and will still benefit the Boychoir.

Lawrence, Scottish by birth, met Clara at the United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor, Michigan where he sang in the choir and she played the organ. The Maxwells resided in [...]]]> Addison and Jean Clipson with their son, Larry Pauly, have started a scholarship named for their ancestors,  The Hon. and Mrs. Lawrence Maxwell, Jr.

Lawrence, Scottish by birth, met Clara at the United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor, Michigan where he sang in the choir and she played the organ. The Maxwells resided in Cincinnati, where he worked at Graydon, Head & Richey.  He was appointed Solicitor General of the United States by President Grover Cleveland in 1893 and resided in Washington during his term. He built Maxwelton at Edgecliff Drive, now a condominium, with the first full organ installed in a private residence. Upon his retirement to Cincinnati, he served as a law professor at Cincinnati Law School from 1896-1912, and later as president of the Cincinnati Musical Festival Association.

Lawrence married Clara Barry Darrow on December 27, 1876, with whom he raised two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Graydon and Mrs. Jean Schmidlapp. He made his residence in Cincinnati, where he died on February 18, 1927, aged 73.

The scholarship is intended to pay tuition for those boys who have the skill and the desire to sing with the Boychoir but cannot afford it.  The spirit of the gift is to bring more diverse boys to the choir from throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. Donations of any size can be made to the fund by contacting the Cincinnati Boychoir directly.

The scholarship was announced at a gathering at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Addison Clipson this past Sunday. The Tour Choir performed.

Choir-In-Residence at Christ Church Cathedral

The 2011-2012 season of the Cincinnati Boychoir will focus on the Queen City and the wonderful tradition [...]]]> Cincinnati Boychoir announces 2011-2012 Concert Season; highlights include Handel’s Messiah with Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, & the 2012 World Choir Games competition.

Choir-In-Residence at Christ Church Cathedral

2011-2012 Concert Season | Cincinnati Sings!

The 2011-2012 season of the Cincinnati Boychoir will focus on the Queen City and the wonderful tradition of choral music that continues here. In anticipation of the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati, the Boychoir will present a season of collaborations with local organizations, including the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra and Christ Church Cathedral, with music largely centered on the American singing tradition. In the months leading up to the World Choir Games, the Boychoir will take to the road to present their World Choir Games program to audiences throughout the city. Whether it is the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral downtown, or the iconic Music Hall looking over a newly renovated Washington Park, we hope to see you in one – or many – of our beautiful concert venues this year!

A Salute to Our Troops

Sunday, November 13, 2011 | 5:00 pm
Special guests: The May Festival Youth Chorus, James Bagwell, conductor

Come join our treble choirs and Men’s Glee Club as they sing in support of our nation’s servicemen and women! The program will include arrangements of American hymns and spirituals, as well as the Armed Services hymns.

Concert Sponsor: Thompson Hine, LLP

Cincinnati Boychoir Holiday Sing

Saturday, December 3, 2011 | 4:00 pm
Join all of the Boychoir treble choirs as they sing for the holidays! $5 suggested donation at the door; potluck dinner follows.

And the Glory of the Lord

Saturday, December 10, 2011 | 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 11, 2011 | 5:00 pm
Vivaldi: Gloria | The Christ Church Cathedral Chancel Choir
Stephan Casurella, conductor
Handel: Messiah (Part the First) | The Cincinnati Boychoir Tour Choir & Men’s Glee Club
Christopher Eanes, conductor

Kelly Ballou, soprano
John Holiday, countertenor
Ryan Connelly, tenor
Jose Rubio, baritone

Featuring the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Mischa Santora, Music Director

Click here for tickets

A Baroque Evensong

Sunday, March 4, 2012 | 5:00pm
The Cincinnati Boychoir Tour Choir & The Christ Church Cathedral Chancel Choir
Bach: Cantata 111 “Was mein Gott will, das g’scheh allzeit”
Telemann: Magnificat
Handel: Organ Concerto, Op. 4, No. 3

Stephan Casurella & Shiloh Roby, organ

Cincinnati Sings!

Sunday, April 22, 2012 | 5:00 pm

The treble choirs and Men’s Glee Club of the Cincinnati Boychoir. The city of Cincinnati is rich in its musical history; from folksongs and hymn tunes to newly composed works by local composers, the Queen City will be on musical display at this spring celebration!

Carmina Burana by Carl Orff

With the Cincinnati May Festival Chorus
James Conlon, Music Director
Friday, May 11, 8:00 p
Tickets available from the May Festival Box Office: (513) 381-3300
www.mayfestival.com

The Road to the Games

The Cincinnati Boychoir is coming to your neighborhood! Come hear the program that the Boychoir and Men’s Glee Club will present at the World Choir Games in July.
All concerts are at 4:00 pm.

Sunday, May 6, 2012
Crestview Presbyterian Church
9463 Cincinnati Columbus Road
West Chester, OH 45069

Sunday, May 20, 2012
Lakeside Presbyterian Church
2690 Dixie Highway
Lakeside Park, KY 41017

Sunday, June 3, 2012
Armstrong Chapel
5125 Drake Road
Cincinnati, OH 45243

Sunday, June 17, 2012
Westwood Presbyterian Church
3011 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45211

Generous support for the Cincinnati Boychoir is provided by:

ArtsWave
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
The Helms Charitable Trust
The Ohio Arts Concil
PNC Charitable Trust
Thompson Hine, LLP
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation