Florida's Singing Sons Boychoir
The mission of Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir is to foster the musical knowledge, education and vocal training of its members through performances and community events and to provide the community with a source of pride in the talent and professional achievement of its youth.
Each fall over 3,000 third and fourth-grade boys from area public and private elementary schools are auditioned for membership in the entry-level Training Choir. Up to 125 boys are accepted yearly as new choir members. Each choirboy spends the first year of musical and vocal study in the Training Choir before being tested and advanced to the Residence Choir. After further study and broadened performance experiences, boys are again tested and advanced. Most boys moving to the prestigious Concert Choir are afforded the greatest diversity of performance opportunities and musical experiences.
Support of Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir comes through public, private, corporate and foundation funding, as well as ticket revenue and a small tuition fee. As we begin this sixth year of the 21st century, we know that providing programs of artistic excellence and musical education for the residents and young men of the South Florida community.
As the official touring choir of Florida’s Singing Sons Boychoir, the Concert Choir represents the culmination of several years of intensive musical study. Having been selected for their vocal ability, discipline and dedication, members of the Concert Choir continue their study of music theory, sight-singing and vocal production on a higher level. Regular rehearsals begin in August and are held for two hours, twice weekly. Concert Choir boys are required to attend two additional music camp sessions, held in the fall and summer. Performance opportunities include: public concerts in December and May, a yearly concert tour, and an active schedule of contracted appearances. As cultural ambassadors for the State of Florida, members of the Concert Choir have been afforded travel, performance and educational opportunities both here and abroad.