Richmond Boys Choir
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| Formation | 1996 in Richmond, Virginia |
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| Type | Youth organization |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Headquarters | Richmond, Virginia |
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Region served | United States |
Key people | Donald Knight II (Chairman) Craig Matthews (Artistic Director)[1] |
Parent organization | Theatre IV and Boys & Girls Clubs of Richmond |
| Website | richmondboyschoir.org |
The Richmond Boys Choir (or RBC) is a boys' choir and non-profit organization in Richmond, Virginia. RBC is funded by donations, sponsorships and federal and state grants.
History
The Richmond Boys Choir was founded in 1996 in Richmond, Virginia, as a collaboration between Theatre IV and the Boys & Girls Club of Richmond. In the fall of 1996 the RBC conducted its first citywide auditions. As a result, approximately 25 boys were chosen for membership. By 1997 RBC became an independent, non-profit 501(c)3. The choir was recognized in 2011 by the Virginia General Assembly as "Richmond's Ambassadors' of Song."[2]
Performance awards
The choir passed its 20th season in 2016 and regularly performs in the community of Richmond and on tour throughout the United States.[3] The choir has also appeared on the nationally syndicated program The Today Show. In 2007, the choir was named a finalist in the National Endowment for the Arts Coming Up Taller Awards.[4] The August 2015 edition of Richmond Magazine names the Richmond Boys Choir the city's best youth choir.
External links
References
- ↑ "From all walks of life, members of Richmond Boys Choir share love of music". WRIC ABC 8 News. December 3, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
"It's part of a legacy," said Craig Matthews, who has directed the group for the past six years.
- ↑ Senate Joint Resolution No. 411 Commending the Richmond Boys Choir (Joint Resolution). Virginia General Assembly. January 28, 2011.
- ↑ Whitten, Rachael (June 15, 2016). "Boys to Men". richmondmagazine.com. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ↑ Bush, Barbara (January 28, 2008). Mrs. Bush's Remarks (Speech). 2007 Coming Up Taller Awards Ceremony. East Room of the White House. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- "Richmond Boys Choir sings for success". WWBT NBC12. June 21, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2022.