Chorus Information
 
Pacific Boychoir Academy
Kevin Fox, Music Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
Description: | This is a professional boys' choir. Boys in grades 1-6 are invited to audition. |
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Web Address: | http://www.pacificboychoir.org |
Year Estab: | 1998 |
Mission: | To create a world class boychoir achieving excellence in music education and performance. |
Emphasis: | Emphasis on versatility through genres, periods, and voicing (SA, SSA, SATB) |
Size: | Approximately 40 |
Concerts/Year: | 20-Oct |
Auditions: | Yes. Auditions are held at Montclair Presbyterian Church in September and January; appointment is required. No preparation is required. Boys are taken through exercises to determine ability to match pitch; ability to hear musical elements; joy in music; willingness to learn |
Dues: | $85 per month for 10 months |
Dress: | White shirt, green sweater, black pants, black shoes, choir issue tie. |
Rehearsals: | Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Montclair Presbyterian Church, 5701 Thornhill Drive, Oakland |
Categories
Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music |
Type of Chorus: | Boy's Holiday |
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Rehearse City: | Oakland | ||
Region: | Alameda County West | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | 410 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland, 94609 |
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Phone: | (510)452-4PBA |
Fax: | 510-655-6291 |
Email: | info@pacificboychoiracademy.org |
Other Information
Related Groups: | Men’s choir; handbell ensemble; boy treble soloists |
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Discography: | None publicly available yet! A demonstration recording is available. |
Bibliography: | Chapman, Glenn, Boys choir is new but in harmony, " Oakland Tribune, Cityside Section, June 5, 1999, p. 1. " |
Comments: | The Boychoir has a commitment to: -touring regularly -summer music camp -community collaboration and cooperation--a music advisory council exists to advise the boychoir. -diverse repertoire/choral versatility -training musicians and boy trebles of the highest caliber |