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a relatively short time the Fort Bend Boys Choir has become one of the premier ensembles of
boy choristers in the nation. In its history, the choir has made numerous
high profile appearances at professional venues throughout the nation
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| National
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The Kennedy Center for the
Performing Arts, Washington, D. C.
The Summit, Houston, TX.
Wortham Center, Houston, TX.
Jones Hall, Houston, TX.
Mechanics Hall, Massachusetts
The National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.
Westminster Abby, England
Spoleto Choral Festival, South Carolina
U.S. Olympic Festival 1986
Sala Nezahaulcoyotl, Mexico City
Serenadenhof Nurnberg, Germany
Copenhagen Cathedral, Denmark
Arhus Concert Hall, Denmark
University of Vienna, Austria
Salzburg Cathedral, Austria
Birmingham Symphony Hall, England
Malvern Priory, England
Stirling Castle, Scotland
St. Giles Cathedral, Scotland
St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City
Sistine Chapel, Vatican City |
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| Symphony
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The boys appear regularly with the Houston Symphony and
Houston Ballet. In September of 1996, the choir joined the Houston Symphony Chorus on a
trip to Mexico City to perform Orffs "Carmina Burana" with the Mexican Symphony
Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Jorge Velazco. In July, 2000, the choir reprised their
"Carmina Burana" collaboration with the Houston Symphony Chorus in concerts with
the English Symphony Orchestra in Birmingham and Greater Malvern, England.
Performances with the Houston Symphony and Houston Ballet include:
Orff "Carmina Burana"
Mahler "Eighth Symphony"
Britten "War Requiem"
Mahler "Third Symphony"
Berlioz "Faust"
Bernstein "Kaddish Symphony #3"
Adams "Transmigration of Souls" |
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| Television
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- Good Morning America
- National television special with Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson
- Featured in a 30 minute TV holiday special entitled ``Hometown Holiday"
- Featured on KPRC, Houston, Texas ``Incredible Kids" segment
The choir has made numerous commercials including:
- American General Life Insurance
- Randalls Food Markets
- Tom Thumb Food Markets
- Cinco Ranch
- Local Mazda dealership
- United Way
- Houston Museum of Fine Arts
The choir was honored with the presentation of an "Addy" award for
television commercial excellence for their Randalls campaign.
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| Special
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Performances for several past Governors of Texas
Inaugural festivities for President George Bush in Washington, D.C.
Recorded a full-length album with Craig Smith, a contemporary gospel singer
Performed on stage with Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers
State convention of the Texas Music Educators Association
Southwestern Division Convention of American Choral Directors Association
Pageant of Peace, 78th Lighting of the National Christmas in Washington, D.C. |
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In the press... |
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"The boys sang the War Requiem beautifully and perhaps
more importantly for the young performers, with almost aggressive assurance. "
—HOUSTON CHRONICLE
" … the choir popped into a brilliantly performed medley of traditional music in
the King’s English."
—VERMONT FREE PRESS
" … the boys got everyone to pick up their flags and celebrate America along
with them."
—NEW HOPE GAZETTE—PA
"… probably one of the finest American choirs we have heard [at the Salzburg
Dome] with precise singing and perfect intonation."
—SALZBURGER NACHRICHTEN
"Your performance was superb! … What a treat to have such beautiful voices from
Texas at the inauguration."
—MRS. BARBARA BUSH
"Outstanding singing … one of the best Boychoirs I have worked with."
—ROBERT SHAW |
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