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.
A Message from the Founding Director
Welcome to the Pittsburgh Boy Choir, a unique musical opportunity for boys in the Pittsburgh area. We are hard at work preparing for our inaugural season which begins September, 2015.
We will begin with two treble ensembles: a training choir for boys ages five through seven and a concert choir for boys ages eight through thirteen with unchanged voices. We look forward to expanding in subsequent seasons to include tenor and bass voices made up of graduates from the concert choir. This will allow us to explore the vast musical repertoire available to SATB choirs.
As a father of three sons, I know that boys love to sing, that they rise to the challenge of a high standard and that they thrive on the camaraderie of other boys. The Pittsburgh Boy Choir seeks to provide all of these opportunities for each boy who joins us.
As you explore our website, we hope your enthusiasm for our mission will grow, and you will consider joining us as a chorister, volunteer parent, or donor.
Sincerely,
Todd Alexander, Founding Director
We will begin with two treble ensembles: a training choir for boys ages five through seven and a concert choir for boys ages eight through thirteen with unchanged voices. We look forward to expanding in subsequent seasons to include tenor and bass voices made up of graduates from the concert choir. This will allow us to explore the vast musical repertoire available to SATB choirs.
As a father of three sons, I know that boys love to sing, that they rise to the challenge of a high standard and that they thrive on the camaraderie of other boys. The Pittsburgh Boy Choir seeks to provide all of these opportunities for each boy who joins us.
As you explore our website, we hope your enthusiasm for our mission will grow, and you will consider joining us as a chorister, volunteer parent, or donor.
Sincerely,
Todd Alexander, Founding Director
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.
It’s Fun! Our comprehensive Voice for Life curriculum makes the process of learning music exciting and fun. The success experienced by each boy will provide motivation to attain higher standards of performance and musicianship.
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.
It’s Fun! Our comprehensive Voice for Life curriculum makes the process of learning music exciting and fun. The success experienced by each boy will provide motivation to attain higher standards of performance and musicianship.
Special thanks to Allerton Marketing Communications Inc. for designing and donating the Pittsburgh Boy Choir logo.
Special thanks to JPolley Marketing Solutions for assistance with direct mailing services.
Special thanks to JPolley Marketing Solutions for assistance with direct mailing services.
