Chorus Information
Ragazzi Boys Chorus
Joyce Keil, Artistic Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | John Sullivan, Assistant Conductor |
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| Description: | This is a professional boys chorus, open to boys with unchanged voices, ages 7-12. |
| Web Address: | http://www.ragazzi.org |
| Year Estab: | 1987 |
| Mission: | To provide excellent musical education and outstanding performance opportunities for Peninsula boys and audiences. |
| Emphasis: | All styles, emphasis on classical. |
| Size: | 102 |
| Concerts/Year: | 5-6 of our own production. Concert Group involved |
| Auditions: | Yes, call (650) 342-8785. Auditions are by appointment throughout the year. Auditions include singing a song of your choice. We play musical singing games with boys to assess their skill. |
| Dues: | Yes, tuition. |
| Dress: | Grey slacks, blue shirts, ties, and vests. Blazers for Concert Group and Young Men's Ensemble. |
| Rehearsals: | Monday; Wednesday (varies according to level), , , , San Carlos. Call (650) 342-8785 for details |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Classical Church/Sacred Contemporary Early Music Opera Ethnic/Folk Christmas |
Type of Chorus: | Boy's |
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| Rehearse City: | San Carlos | ||
| Region: | San Mateo County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 20 N. San Mateo Drive, Suite #9, San Mateo, 94401 |
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| Phone: | (650) 342-8785 |
| Fax: | (650) 342-8731 |
| Email: | info@ragazzi.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | 3 levels, and the Concert Group includes a small ensemble for more advanced boys. Also, alumni sing in Young Men’s Ensemble. |
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| Discography: | RPBG101. Ragazzi Tenth Anniversary CD. Compact disk. A Holiday Collection. Compact disk. December, 1998. |
| Bibliography: | San Francisco Chronicle. December 11, 1998. San Mateo County Times. December 11, 1998. San Francisco Examiner. December 4, 1998. San Francisco Chronicle Sunday Datebook. November 22, 1998. Boys to men, " Palo Alto Weekly, December 1995. Peninsula Times Tribune, February 1990. "Boys of Winter, " Peninsula Magazine, January, 1990. Lots of small articles in Peninsula newspapers. " |
| Comments: | Foreign tours to Russia (1992) and Eastern Europe (1995). Boys have appeared with San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Opera, and Redwood Symphony. Tour to Italy in 1998." |