Why Choose the Pittsburgh Boy Choir?While other choral organizations for youth exist in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Boy Choir is the only one that exists exclusively for boys. The tradition of the boy choir dates back to the earliest periods of musical composition, and some of the greatest choral music ever written was composed for boy choirs. Research shows that children who participate in musical organizations like the Pittsburgh Boy Choir generally perform at a higher level academically than their non-musical peers.
The Pittsburgh Boy Choir develops skills that will be useful throughout life: personal responsibility, self-management, team interaction, poise, confidence, stage presence, and concert etiquette. 
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Mission Statement
Believing that music is a gift of God and that boys love to sing, the Pittsburgh Boy Choir exists to enrich the lives of choir boys and members of the broader community through the study and performance of distinctive sacred music and folk song, rooted in centuries of Christian worship and artistic expression. An important goal of the Choir is to assist parents in forming boys into well-rounded young men with excellent character and leadership qualities.
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The Pittsburgh Boy Choir attends a "Science of Sound" program at the Carnegie Science Center.
A Message from the Artistic Director It was truly an exciting year in 2015-16 with the Pittsburgh Boy Choir (PBC). We are looking forward welcoming back our returning singers, and to meeting and working with each of the young men who will be our new members, this fall. The PBC is a growing organization that focuses on developing the lives of young men through singing. My own involvement in singing began when I was five years of age, and I knew immediately it was something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Not only is singing my favorite thing to do, but leading others in singing has been my life’s profession. So few people in this world get to do what they love as their life’s work, but I have! With over 40 years of experience in helping high school and college age young people become better singers, I now enjoy working closely with the young men, Artistic Staff and Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Boy Choir. The PBC provides a wonderful opportunity for boys to learn to use vocal music as a means of artistic expression and aesthetic communication. The products of music ensembles are collective ones. The quality of each person’s contribution to the group’s final product is of primary focus. This dynamic reinforces concepts like “A chain is no stronger than it’s weakest link” and “We cannot move forward unless everyone moves forward.” These principles become obvious realities that are verbally reinforced and demonstrated during every rehearsal and performance. I look forward to exploring the joys of singing through choral literature of many different genres, cultures, languages, and countries. I hope we’ll see you in 2016-17! ~ Craig G. Cannon |
Special thanks to:
Allerton Marketing Communications Inc. for designing and donating the Pittsburgh Boy Choir logo
JPolley Marketing Solutions for assistance with direct mailing services
Trey Thomas Images for promotional photographs
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Mr. Cannon's photograph by Town & Country Portrait Studio
Allerton Marketing Communications Inc. for designing and donating the Pittsburgh Boy Choir logo
JPolley Marketing Solutions for assistance with direct mailing services
Trey Thomas Images for promotional photographs
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Mr. Cannon's photograph by Town & Country Portrait Studio
Last updated 2 August 2016 (GP)
