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MARCH 1, 2010
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Cantori-Trouveres tour New Mexico and Arizona
The spiritual leaders of Grace Cathedral and the Holy Trinity Cathedral, along with Consulates of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Poland will join the Pacific Boychoir for a commemorative concert at Grace Cathedral on Friday, April 23, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. Honored participants include: Bishop Marc Handley Andrus of Grace Cathedral; the Very Reverend John Takahashi of The Holy Trinity Cathedral; the Russian Consul General, Mr. Vladimir N. Vinokurov; the Honorary Consuls for the Republic of Poland, Christopher A. Kerosky and Thaddeus N. Taube.
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"Forever Lovers"JANUARY 31, 2010
Mahler 8 wins three Grammy awards
The Recording Academy has awarded the San Francisco Symphony recording of Mahler's Eighth Symphony for THREE Grammy awards: Best Classical Album, Best Choral Performance, and best Classical Engineering. Pacific Boychoir director Kevin Fox traveled to the Grammys to accept the awards for Best Choral Performance and Best Classical Album.
Michael Tilson Thomas
conducts this last recording in the Mahler symphony recording project. The
Pacific Boychoir joined forces with the San Francisco Girls Chorus
and the SF Symphony Chorus on the recording, made in
concerts in November 2008.
The CD includes the Adagio from Mahler's Symphony 10.
The
San Francisco Symphony's recording of Mahler's Third Symphony, including the PBA, won
the Grammy for Best Classical Album in 2004.
For your copy, call the PBA at 510-849-8180, or you can order from the SFS
Shop.
JANUARY 7, 2010
Choir School Open House
Come visit the choir school, see and hear the boys perform, mingle with teachers and administrators, find out about the academic program, and see why the choir school is a unique opportunity for grades 4-8.
When: Thursday, January 7, 2010, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: PBA HQ, 2401 Le Conte Avenue, Berkeley, 94709
DECEMBER 19, 2009
Harmonies of the Season
The Harmonies of the Season concerts have become a highlight of the holiday season in the Bay Area. The Pacific Boychoir singers are internationally renowned for rich and pure tone, bringing life and magic with them every time they sing. This concert features the boy soloists you've come to expect from the Pacific Boychoir, and Continuum, the Boychoir's polished, entertaining group of elite young tenors and basses.
When: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 7:00pm
Where: Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, Lafayette
Tickets: Call PBA at 510-849-8180
DECEMBER 16-17, 2009
PBA with the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra at Yoshi's
In April 2009, the Pacific Boychoir teamed up with the Marcus Shelby Jazz Orchestra in an unprecedented collaboration, creating a new, exciting sound for the music of Duke Ellington and Marcus Shelby himself. The collaboration continues this December with American jazz classics and original holiday arrangements by Marcus Shelby. The Pacific Boychoir becomes quite likely the first boys choir, or perhaps the first choir of any sort, to perform at Yoshi's famous jazz club at Jack London Square in Oakland.
When: Wednesday-Thursday, December 16-17, 2009, 8pm & 10pm
Where: Yoshi's Jazz Club, Oakland
Tickets: Contact Yoshi's
DECEMBER 12 & 19, 2009
Holiday Family Sing-Along
Bring the whole family for a merry sing-along at Grace Cathedral! Join the festive Pacific Boychoir in singing your favorite carols of the holiday season. There will also be a special surprise guest in red velvet!
When: Saturday, December 12, 2009, 11am
When: Saturday, December 19, 2009, 11am
Where: Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Tickets: visit the Grace Cathedral website
DECEMBER 6, 2009
A Family Holiday Celebration
The seven choirs (Minstrels, Intermezzi, Cantori, Trouveres, Troubadors, Changed Voices, and Continuum) of the Pacific Boychoir perfom holiday favorites for their families and yours.
When: Sunday, December 6, 2009, 4pm
Where: St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Oakland
Tickets: call the PBA at 510-849-8180
DECEMBER 3, 2009
The PBA continues the tradition of singing at the Montclair Stroll in Oakland's Montclair District, where the PBA was founded. Come hear the boys sing holiday favorites and stroll through the village where the stores stay open later than usual.
For more information, visit the Montclair Village website
When: Thursday, December 3, 2009, 7:15pm
Where: Montclair Village, Oakland
DECEMBER 2, 2009
Mahler 8 earns three Grammy nominations
The Recording Academy has nominated the San Francisco Symphony recording of Mahler's Eighth Symphony for THREE Grammy awards: Best Classical Album, Best Choral Performance, and best Classical Engineering.
The 52nd Grammy Awards will be awarded on January 31, 2010 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Michael Tilson Thomas
conducts this last recording in the Mahler symphony recording project. The
Pacific Boychoir joined forces with the San Francisco Girls Chorus
and the SF Symphony Chorus on the recording, made in
concerts in November 2008. The CD includes the Adagio from Mahler's Symphony 10.
The
San Francisco Symphony's recording of Mahler's Third Symphony, including the PBA, won
the Grammy for Best Classical Album in 2004.
For your copy, call the PBA at 510-849-8180, or you can order from the SFS
Shop.
NOVEMBER 27 & 29, 2009
Magic Flute for Families
PBA trebles Jack Lundquist, Henry Nelson, and Peter Kenton joined the SF Opera in 2007 as the Three Spirits in the Magic Flute. The boys can now be seen in a movie of the opera, and were also interviewed for the project. Created from San Francisco Opera's The Magic Flute for Families, the one hour movie is a perfect way for children to learn about the magic of opera. The SF Opera's Education department produced the movie version for Bay Area school and community programs. The performance is in English, with English subtitles and is recommended for ages 4-12.
When: November 27 & 29, 2009
Where: Herbst Theatre, San Francisco
Tickets: contact the SF Opera
NOVEMBER 15, 2009
St. Timothy's Concert Series
The Pacific Boychoir's full SATB choir, Continuum group, and soloists present a concert of classical
works and American spirituals. Come hear works by Haydn, Schubert, and Mozart, plus the exciting
sound of America's choral spirituals for which the Pacific Boychoir has become known. For tickets, call (925)-837-4993.
When: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 5:00pm
Where: St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Danville
OCTOBER 25, 2009
Voices of America's Future
In the difficult days following September 11, 2001, the clergy and music staff of Grace Cathedral sought an expression of unity and hope for the future of our young people. A concert bringing together local youth choirs, “Voices of America’s Future,” was a direct result. Grace Cathedral hosts this tradition and welcomes you to the ninth annual concert presented as part of the Daniel Pearl World Music Days. The PBA performs at this event for the first time since 2004.
When: Sunday, October 25, 2009, 3pm
Where: Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Tickets: concert is free, donations accepted
OCTOBER 9-NOVEMBER 7, 2009
Pacific Boychoir in Oliver!
Anyone who needs cheering up will revel in this fresh, exuberant and spiritually full-of-beans adventure. One of the best-loved family musicals of all time, vividly bringing to life Dickens' memorable characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more. The Pacific Boychoir teams up with the Contra Costa Musical Theatre for the first time in this fully-staged production.
When: October 9 through November 7 2009, 7:00pm
Where: Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek
Tickets: visit the Contra Costa Musical Theatre website
SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
Chabad Telethon 2009
A group of boys heads to Los Angeles to join the "dancing rabbis" on the 2009 Chabad telethon. Last year's broadcast raised more than $8 million for Chabad, supporting the largest network of educational and nonsectarian social services under Jewish auspices on the West Coast. Countless people of all backgrounds and beliefs benefit from these community services -- whether it's a child who needs an education, a senior citizen who needs a friend, or an addict who needs a second chance. Over the last 28 years, the Telethon has helped Chabad forge a unique partnership with actors, musicians, athletes, civic leaders and corporate executives. Featuring star-studded lineups and the endearing "dancing rabbis," the Telethons are special events that have proven consistently popular with audiences. Past participants include Bob Dylan, Martin Sheen, Whoopi Goldberg, Adam Sandler, Dennis Franz, Anthony Hopkins, Howie Mandel, Jimmy Kimmel, Matisyahu, Edward James Olmos, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bernie Mac, and Mike Piazza. The casts of numerous television shows, including 'Friends' and 'Everyone Loves Raymond,' have also made appearances.
See the 2009 telethon preview below:
When: September 13, 2009
More info: visit the Chabad telethon website
Things are constantly changing, so for the latest information on
the Boychoir, contact the choir office.
