Programs

Music Magic
Music Magic is an enrichment program for six and seven-year old boys who are interested in learning more about music, singing and having fun. This is an eight-week program offered every school semester. Music Magic brings music alive for the boys through the use of movement, singing, musical games and instruments. The boys develop better large muscle coordination, pitch matching, increased focus, rhythm awareness and musicianship. No audition is necessary, just a love of music. To learn more, watch the Music Magic interview with William R. Adams, Founder and Artistic Director on our video clips page.



Training Choir
Training Choir is our introductory choir where techniques in phrasing, enunciation and choral blend are introduced. Boys learn the disciplines of the organization and perform predominantly in the local area and compete every spring in a children’s choral festival held in Huntsville, Texas. Choirboys move up to either Town or Tour choirs by audition.



Town Choir
Town Choir stresses choral techniques in phrasing, enunciation and multi-part harmonizing. Music becomes more complex. Performances are usually local, although more varied in nature. The Town Choir also competes every spring in a choral festival in New Braunfels, Texas. Placement into Tour Choir is through audition at any time.



Tour Choir
As our top-level professional group, the Tour Choir emphasizes extensive choral techniques. Music involves varied tempos, styles and harmonic complexities. Original compositions are commissioned and performed. Performances include weddings, symphony collaborations, commercials, and high profile appearances. Each year the Tour Choir embarks on an extensive summer concert tour. The concert tours are developed around performance schedules and incorporate a closer look at American or foreign history. They have also released numerous CD recordings.



Cantabilé, Alumni Choir Cantabilé, our Alumni Choir, was formed in 1997 to perform for the organization’s 15th Anniversary Spring Concert. Due to the overwhelming response by both participants and audience, it was decided to continue this program. Cantabilé is open to all alumni members who “voiced out” of the Training, Town and Tour Choirs.



Summer & Winter Camp - Camp Zengit Gütenproper
Before the start of each choir season, the Tour choirboys attend their summer vocal training center – Camp Zengit Gütenproper. For a week they receive instruction in vocal technique, music theory, repertoire, movement and stage presence. They also participate in crafts, sports, swimming, and other related camp activities while experiencing a well-balanced blend of fun and rehearsing, home-cooked meals and a stimulating program with exciting goals.



Boyish energy is channeled into dedication to excel, team effort, and hard work. In this informal setting, the bonding process, so essential to a choral ensemble, begins. In January, the boys again head back to camp for their winter retreat. These two camp experiences have become an integral part of the entire Tour Choir program, helping transform young boys into mature choristers.

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Summer Tour
Each summer, the Tour Choir serves as musical ambassadors on behalf of Fort Bend County and the State of Texas on a two-week performance tour. The choirboys work hard, performing an extensive concert schedule in a variety of venues from churches and cathedrals to capitol buildings and performance halls. When possible, collaborations with other children's and boy's choirs are also performed. It is not all work, no play however. Each summer performance tour incorporates a close look at American or foreign history too. The memories and experiences the Tour Choirboys bring home from summer tour are life-changing and priceless!

• Great Britain
• Germany
• Austria
• Mexico
• Canada
• Denmark
• Italy
• Australia
• Texas and 20 other states

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Choirboy of the Year - Outstanding Choirboy of the Year Award
The Outstanding Choirboy Award was instituted in 1989 and named for Billy McMahan, a chorister who had been in the program for eight years ... a lifetime for a choirboy! It is an annual rotating award honoring the individual who, during their time in the Tour Choir, has represented the ideals and honor of the choir most clearly and consistently. The boy's name is added to the plaque and they receive a small personalized award for their efforts on behalf of the choir. It is an honor highly esteemed among all the boys.

• Billy McMahan 1989
• John Horton 1990
• Scott Oberhoff 1991
• Josh Wilson 1992
• Jeremy Byrd 1993
• Matthew Zagotti 1994
• Matthew Coberley 1995
• Adam Wiley 1996
• Brian Chambers 1997
• Zachary Burns 1998
• John Holiday 1999
• Colby Keithan 2000
• Patrick Moneypenny 2001
• Leroy Cook 2002
• Corey Chambers 2003
• Matthew Rodriguez 2004
• James Aaron 2005
• Joshua Levine 2006
• Ellis Reyes 2007
• Travis Drews 2008
• Adrian Alba 2009
• Carter Shults 2009
• Tommy Settlemyre 2010
• James LeBlanc 2011

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