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Spring Finale! Concert on Thursday, May 8 at First Baptist Church (Gateway Ave.) at 7:00pm

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All Chattanooga Boys Choir component choirs will perform in their annual spring Finale! concert on Thursday, May 8 beginning at 7:00pm in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church (401 Gateway Ave.). Come hear this incredible collection of music and celebration of song, capping an incredible 2024-2025 season! Free admission. 

Chattanooga Boys Choir Performs Anthem at Lookouts' Home Opening Game

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A long-standing tradition, the Chattanooga Boys Choir once again helped the local Chattanooga Lookouts open their season by presenting the national anthem at the Lookouts' home opening game against the Birmingham Barons. Prior to the anthem, the 100+ members of the choir present also had the chance to meet UT-Chattanooga Men's Basketball head coach Dan Earl and see the 2025 NIT National Championship trophy!

Hope Sings with Be the Change Youth Initiative on April 5, 2025 at UTC Fine Arts Center

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The Chattanooga Boys Choir and the Be the Change Youth Initiative will join voices on Saturday, April 5 at 6:00pm for a special concert featuring music highlighting the importance of raising awareness, support, and empowerment surrounding youth mental health. 
Repertoire and resources shared by the choir include a variety of familiar modern repertoire sharing messages of strength and support including ‘Crowded Table’ by the Highwomen, ‘Fix You’ by Coldplay, and ‘Count on Me’ by Bruno Mars. Contemporary choral compositions including ‘Hope Lingers On’ by Andrea Ramsey, ‘Everybody Need Somebody’ by Alex Gartner, and ‘Does the World Say?’ by Kyle Pederson emphasize themes of hope amidst struggle. The choir will also include the local premiere of ‘Awaken’ by Sherry Blevins - a striking piece on the grip of social media and technology on today’s youth.
Be The Change Youth Initiative brother-and-sister duo Sydney and Brayden Guerrette will present a variety of original compositions promoting their mission to promote that all youth should be SEEN, HEARD, and LOVED. Driven by their commitment to encourage youth towards balanced mental well-being, BTCYI seeks to educate, equip, and empower the next generation to become advocates for their communities through personal engagement and collaboration through art, music, and leadership as they Share Stories, Extend Compassion, and Take Action towards a brighter tomorrow.
The two groups will also combine on an original song by Sydney and Brayden on the theme of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” by Fred Rogers, popular host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. For Hope Sings, video producer Brian Gaukel will include projection design to complement the presentation of the musicians, providing the audience with a unique and engaging concert experience. Admission to the concert is free. Attendees will be given the opportunity to donate towards the Chattanooga Boys Choir and Be the Change Youth Initiative scholarship and mission projects.

CBC Cantabile Choir Performs for Mayor Kelly, ArtsBuild "State of the Arts" Community Chat

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February 27, 2025 - The CBC Cantabile Choir performed for Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly's State of the Arts community conversation held at RISE Chattanooga. Opening the program with Andrea Ramsey's "Hope Lingers On" and Stacey V. Gibb's arrangement of "Hold Out Your Light," the choir sang to an enthusiastic audience who heard from Mayor Kelly and representatives of ArtsBuild about the importance and future of Chattanooga's vibrant arts culture, creative economy, and artistic opportunities. 

Chattanooga Boys Choir Hosts Dr. Martha Shaw,  Middle School Choral Festival for Local Youth Singers

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February 25, 2025 - The Chattanooga Boys Choir hosted a tremendously successful choral festival for local middle school singers. The event featured internationally renowned clinician Dr. Martha Shaw, founding artistic director of the acclaimed Spivey Hall Children's Choir and recently retired Director of Choral Activities at Reinhardt University. The final concert for the event featured over 300 singers from area schools and members of the Chattanooga Boys Choir in performance at 6:00 at First Baptist Church (401 Gateway Ave). This event was offered at no cost to all participating schools as part of the Chattanooga Boys Choir's outreach and education initiatives.

32nd Annual Simmons-O'Neal Memorial Concert Honors Two Legendary Music Educators

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The Chattanooga Boys Choir and the Bridges of Harmony Heritage Choir joined voices on  February 9 for the 32nd annual Simmons​-O’Neal Memorial Concert honoring two revered Chattanooga area music educators, Mrs. Edmonia Simmons and Mr. Everett O'Neal. Continuing the tradition of never holding the concert in the same venue twice in its three-decade history, the concert took place in the Harrison Community Center, a newly renovated and reopened community space that once housed Harrison Elementary School. The program also featured the premiere of the new work "Thinking" by composer and Bridges of Harmony conductor Michael C. Mitchell.  Download the program here .

Be Part of the Tradition! Visit a CBC Open House on January 14 and Join the Choir in Spring 2025

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Do you love to sing? Boys currently in 3rd-12th grade are invited to join in the spring 2025 semester! Join us for the Simmons-O'Neal Memorial Concert, the Chattanooga Lookouts' home opener, the Hope Sings concert, the Finale! Spring Concert, and more! Interested singers are invited to attend an Open House on Tuesday, January 14 to learn more about the choir, observe rehearsal and computer music theory lab, and share in a brief audition (nothing needs to be required in advance). Click here to sign up or for more information.
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Chattanooga Boys Choir Performs on Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Home for the Holidays Dec. 21 & 22

The Chattanooga Boys Choir is proud to once again to be featured on the annual holiday pops classic Home for the Holidays by the Chattanooga Symphony & Opera, with maestro Ilya Ram making his CSO H4TH debut! Performances are on Saturday, December 21 (7:30p) and Sunday, December 22 (3:00p) in the famed Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium. CLICK HERE for more information and tickets.
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Season of Light Winter Concert on December 7 at 12:00pm and 5:00pm at First Baptist-Chattanooga

Join members of the Chattanooga Boys Choir and guests from the Metropolitan Bells and Chattanooga Youth Symphony for a memorable program of winter and holiday music on Saturday, December 7 at 12:00p and 5:00p in First  Baptist Church (400 Gateway Ave.). Seasonal songs on the theme of light - including Jacob Narverud's Season of Light, Even Ramos' One Light, and Hold Out Your Light by Stacey V. Gibbs will illuminate your holidays, while favorites from the 1950s - celebrating 70 years of the Chattanooga Boys Choir! - will be the perfect start to your celebration. Popular favorites such as Louis Armstrong's Cool Yule, Meredith Wilson's It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas, and Little Drummer Boy by Katherine Kennicott Davis will be featured. Click here for more information, to purchase tickets, or to access the digital program on the day of the performance.

Spooky Sing: Westside Center on Tuesday, October 29

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10/29/2024 - Members of the Chattanooga Boys Choir partnered with friends from the Westside Community Center and the Baylor School Community Service program to share in an afternoon of songs, treats, and games! The choir shared several interactive pieces highlighting the spook-tacular holiday at the Chattanooga Westside Community Center (1201 Poplar Street), and shared in fun, games, treats, and more following the performance. Thank you to Westiside and Baylor for this partnership!

12th Annual Tenor-Bass Festival featuring Cameron Weatherford, Vincent Hale, and Choo-Choo Chorus

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10/26/2024 - The Chattanooga Boys Choir hosted its 12th annual Tenor-Bass Choral Festival on Saturday, October 26. Including more than eighty tenor-bass singers from choirs across the region, participants worked with festival conductor Dr. Cameron Weatherford (Lee University) and vocal master class clinician Vincent Hale (Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts) in preparing a wonderful program. The final concert featured the CBC Cantabile choir, the Choo-Choo Chorus (Jimmy Tompkins, director), and the festival participants in an outstanding program of tenor-bass repertoire. This event was FREE for all participants due to the generous support of the Performing Arts League of Chattanooga, ArtsBuild, and the Tennessee Arts Commission. 

When We Are Singing: CBC Community Sing Video Released for International Day of Peace

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9/21-2024 - The Chattanooga Boys Choir hosted its annual community sing along on Tuesday, September 10. During this event, attendees gathered to learn, rehearse, and record the song, “When We Are Singing” arranged by composer Kevin Padrowski.
This video was released on social media on September 21 to commemorate the International Day of Peace. First celebrated in 1982, the International Day of Peace is an initiative sponsored by the United Nations promoting peace across the world.
Please view the YouTube recording and share the social media post including the video with others to spread this message of peace and community.

Be Part of the Tradition! Open House Auditions for 2024-2025 Season on Tuesday, August 20

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Come check out the Chattanooga Boys Choir and be part of the tradition! Interested students and their families can join us on Tuesday, August 20 to visit a rehearsal, tour our facilities, and learn more about being part of the choir in the 2024-2025 season. Boys in grades 3-12 are invited to a brief, simple audition of pitch matching and melody recognition. Click here to learn more and to sign up!

Chattanooga Boys Choir Performs in Carnegie Hall and Enjoys New York City Performance Exchange

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The Chattanooga Boys Choir enjoyed a remarkable tour to New York City in June 2024, as they performed as part of the National Youth Chorus on the stage of Carnegie Hall. Under the direction of CBC Artistic Director Vincent Oakes and OrlandoSings! Director Dr. Andrew Minear, the collective choir of 250+ voices prepared and performed a diverse program of works in the program A Light Still Shines, including the premiere of the commissioned work Awaken by Sherry Blevins. In addition to the command performance, the choir enjoyed a workshop with Broadway veteran and CBC alum Scott Coulter, a performance of the musical Wicked, and plenty of NYC sights and sounds including Top of the Rock, Central Park Zoo, Radio City Music Hall, and much more!  

Chattanooga Boys Choir Finale! May 9 at First Baptist 

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Featuring all four component choirs of the Chattanooga Boys Choir, you are invited to a wonderful evening of music at First Baptist Church (401 Gateway Ave.) as you enjoy a varied offering in song. Pieces ranging from classical masterworks to modern favorites will be featured, including some Broadway hits to commemorate the CBC Tour Choir's upcoming travels to New York City to perform in Carnegie Hall. Join us at 7:00pm on Thursday, May 9. Free admission! 

CBC Anthem @ Lookouts Rescheduled

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Following the rainout of the Lookouts home opener on April 9, the Chattanooga Boys Choir has been rescheduled to present the anthem prior to the Lookouts' game against the Birmingham Barons on the evening of Wednesday, April 24. 
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CBC Joins Choral Arts & Chattanooga Girls Choir in Rutter ​Mass of the Children 
Friday, April 19 at 7:30pm
First Baptist Church - Gateway Ave.

The Chattanooga Boys Choir joins Choral Arts of Chattanooga, the Chattanooga Girls Choir, and orchestra members to present the modern masterwork Mass of the Children by famed English composer John Rutter at 7:30pm on Friday, April 19 in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church - 401 Gateway Ave.  This remarkable piece melds together the Latina nd Greek texts of the traditional non-liturgical Missa brevis with several texts by English poets. For tickets, visit the Choral Arts of Chattanooga website by clicking here.
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Join the Chattanooga Boys Choir Next Season!

Do you love to sing? Interested boys currently in 2nd- 11th grade are invited to join in the 2024-2025 season, and they are invited to learn more about the choir at one of our Open House events in spring 2024. Click here to sign up or for more information.
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Training Choirs Celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with In-School Performances and 3/24 Recital

The CBC's Training Ensembles - Mozart and Schubert Choirs - will celebrate Music in Our Schools Month with performances in four local elementary schools! We are grateful to Hamilton County Schools for the opportunity to share our choristers' efforts with so many area students and teachers. The choirs will then host their annual Training Choirs Recital on Sunday, March 24 at 3:00pm in the sanctuary of Second Presbyterian Church (700 Pine Street).  Admission to this event is free to the public.    

Chattanooga Boys Choir Performs National Anthem at Chattanooga Lookouts 2024 Home Opener

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The Chattanooga Boys Choir is proud to once again present the national anthem prior to the start of the first home game of the Chattanooga Lookouts. The CBC will sing prior to the start of the Lookouts' home opener against the Tennessee Smokies at AT&T Field on Tuesday, April 9. Click here for more information and tickets. 

​I Dream a World: 31st Annual Simmons-O'Neal Memorial Concert with Chattanooga Choral Society for the Preservation of African-American Song

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The Chattanooga Boys Choir and the Chattanooga Choral Society for the Preservation of African-American Song present the 31st annual Simmons-O'Neal Memorial Concert on Sunday, February 11 at 3:00pm. This favorite event of every concert season features each choir performing several selections and closes with the two groups combining on two selections. This year, the choirs share "See Me" by noted contemporary composer Raymond Wise and Dr. Andre Thomas' setting of Langston Hughes poem "I Dream a World." This year's concert - which has never been held in the same venue twice throughout its three-decade history - will be held at Oakwood Baptist Church (4501 Bonny Oaks Drive)  The event is free, and a collection will be taken to benefit the scholarship funds of both choirs. 
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CBC Performs for American Choral Directors Association Children & Community Youth Choir Conductors' Retreat at Vanderbilt University

The Chattanooga Boys Choir CONCERT and CANTABILE Choirs are proud to perform for the annual ACDA Children & Community Youth Choir Directors' Retreat, being held this year in Nashville at Ingram Performance Hall on the campus of Vanderbilt University. This prestigious event will feature singers from the Vanderbilt Youth Choir, the KIPP Collegiate School in Nashville, and the Chattanooga Girls Choir. 
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Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Home for the Holidays program features Chattanooga Boys Choir in Memorial Auditorium - December 16 & 17, 2023 

The Chattanooga Boys Choir is proud to once again be featured in the annual Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Home for the Holidays concert at the Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium on SAT December 16 (7:30p) and SUN December 17 (3:00p). as they welcome musical guests from the Chattanooga Girls Choir and the Metropolitan Bells in this wonderful annual holiday tradition. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
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Chattanooga Boys Choir Winter Concert to Feature Chattanooga Youth Symphony, Metropolitan Bells, and Trembling Troubadours - December 2, 2023

Start your holiday season with the Chattanooga Boys Choir as they welcome guests from the Chattanooga Youth Symphony, the Metropolitan Bells, and the Trembling Troubadors - a therapeutic choir for those living with Parkinson's disease administered through Life Care Centers of Hixson and UTC's Music Therapy program - as collaborative musical partners for its annual winter concert. Entitled Hope for the Holidays, the choir features several pieces and holiday favorites selected around the theme of hope during this season. With performances at 12:00pm and 5:00pm, audiences will enjoy a remarkable program filled with familiar favorites, new holiday pieces, and heartwarming songs of hope, peace, and joy. The program takes place in the beautiful setting and stunning acoustic of First Baptist Church located at 401 Gateway Avenue in downtown Chattanooga. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

Chattanooga Boys Choir "Spooky Sing" featuring Community Trunk or Treat and Concert at Chris L. Ramsey Sr. Community Center - October 30, 2023

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Join members of the Chattanooga Boys Choir for a brief "Spooky Sing" featuring some spooky and festive Halloween-themed music, audience participation, and a *CANDY-FILLED* Halloween festival for all in attendance! The brief program begins at 5:30pm at the Chris L. Ramsey Sr. Community Center located at 1010 N Moore Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411. The concert will take place in the outdoor pavilion just outside the Ramsey Center and the trunk or treat will take place in the parking lot adjacent to the main building. 

CBC Releases "I Lift My Voice" Video of 2023 Community Sing for International Day of Peace

September 21, 2023 - In commemoration of today's United Nations International Day of Peace, the Chattanooga Boys Choir is proud to share the video recording of its annual Community Sing featuring "I Lift My Voice" by composer Andrea Ramsey. Recently, members of the community joined the CBC to learn, rehearse, and record the song together.

FREE! 2023 Tenor-Bass Festival Features University of Tennessee Men's Chorale & Dr. Andrew Skoog

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The Chattanooga Boys Choir hosts its annual Tenor-Bass Choral Festival for changed-voice singers in grades 7-12 for a FREE day of instruction, rehearsal, and performance on October 21, 2023.  Each year, the CBC Cantabile choir joins local students to prepare selections under the direction of a renowned guest clinician. This year's conductor is Andrew Skoog (Professor of Voice & UTK Men's Chorale Director) with whom they will present an afternoon performance for parents and guests. Master classes and rehearsals with voice instructors culminate in a performance by festival participants, the CBC Cantabile and the UTK Men's Chorale.
Click here to learn more and to register by October 13! ​

CBC Concert and Cantabile Choirs Perform at SPLASH! Summer Arts Festival in Miller Park - August 19, 2023

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Members of the CBC Concert and Cantabile Choirs will kick off the season on the EPB Community Stage at Miller Park on Saturday, August 19 at 10:10am. Enjoy the fun, full day of artistic exhibits and performances in this treasured Chattanooga venue! 

See the Chattanooga Boys Choir on Tour in June 2023!

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Come see the CBC Tour Choir as they travel through Tennessee, Kentucky, and Illinois, ending with the sights and sounds of Chicago! The choir is fortunate to share the program based on the theme I Dream a World in several wonderful venues including Second Presbyterian Church (Chattanooga TN), St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Murfreesboro TN), Cathedral of the Assumption (Louisville KY), First UMC-Chicago Temple (Chicago IL), and Covenant Living-Windsor Park (Carol Stream IL). We hope to see you at one of our performances!
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In a year that has featured a variety of diverse and engaging programming, the members of the Chattanooga Boys Choir will present a program of music to bring their local performing calendar to a close on Thursday, May 11 beginning at 7:00pm at First Baptist Church (Golden Gateway) at 401 Gateway Avenue.
 
Much of the program is based on a theme of hopes, dreams, and community, highlighted by pieces such as “Sisi Ni Moja” (“We are one”), “Child of the Universe,” and “Hands Are Knocking.” The three advanced CBC ensembles will include works based on the poetry of Langston Hughes, renowned poet of the Harlem Renaissance, including “Dream Keeper,” “In Time of Silver Rain,” and “I Dream a World.”  This concert will also feature the world premiere of the composition Your Heart, a new choral piece by local composer and music educator Sarah T. Tullock.
 
A variety of musical styles will be featured, including songs from bluegrass, African-American spiritual, and Western Art Music traditions. Contemporary familiar favorites will include a variety of pieces made famous by Sesame Street, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and by celebrated American recording artist Billy Joel.

CBC Cantabile Featured​ in Young Artists Collaborative Concert, Schubert ​Mass in G - Sunday, April 30

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The Chattanooga Boys Choir Cantabile choir will perform with members of the Chattanooga Girls Choir and the Chattanooga Youth Symphony in a special presentation of Mass in G by Romantic era composer Franz Schubert at First Baptist Church (401 Gateway Avenue) on Sunday, April 30 at 3:00pm. The youth ensembles will also combine to present anthems including Andre Thomas' setting of the  Lagston Hughes poem I Dream a World and Chattanooga composer Roland Carter's arrangments of Lift Every Voice and Sing. Each ensemble will also present individual works as part of the special program featuring several youth performers.  

Chattanooga Boys Choir Opens Chattanooga Lookouts 2023 Season with National Anthem

The Chattanooga Boys Choir will once again present the national anthem at the home opening game for the Chattanooga Lookouts on Tuesday, April 11 at AT&T Field.  The Lookouts play the Mississippi Braves in their home opener, with first pitch schedueld for 7:15pm (the choir will perform somewhere between 7:00p and first pitch). Family, friends, and fans are encouraged to visit the Lookouts' web site for tickets.
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CBC Alums Mark Laseter ('10) and Michael Parham ('09) Join for Brothers In Song Concert

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In its next performance, the Chattanooga Boys Choir welcomes home two notable alumni who will be making a special performance with members of the choir. Alumni tenor Mark Laseter CBC ’10 and baritone Michael Parham ‘09 will perform with members of the CBC in this special concert featuring works by Franz Schubert, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Sarah Quartel, Rollo Dilworth, John Rutter, Moses Hogan, Leonard Bernstein, and more. Laseter and Parham will perform solo pieces and duet selections, as well as special combined pieces with members of the Chattanooga Boys Choir.

The concert will be held on Friday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m. at First Christian Church. Tickets to the Brothers in Song Concert are $10 for adults and children under 18 are free. To purchase tickets, click here.

Chattanooga Boys Choir 2022 Summer Tour - Partnership with Chattanooga Choral Society for the Preservation of African-American Song 

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The Chattanooga Boys Choir partnered with the Chattanooga Choral Society for the Preservation of African-American Song on their annual tour this summer, presenting performances in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Together, the two groups visited several museums and venues dedicated to the United States civil rights movement and shared repertoire reflecting on this important chapter of history, including:
* THU, June 9
     - PERFORMANCE: Second Presbyterian Church - Chattanooga TN, 6:00p EDT (29th annual Simmons-O'Neal Memorial Concert)
* FRI, June 10
     - Birmingham Civil Rights Institute

     - 16th Street Baptist Church
     - PERFORMANCE: First United Methodist Church (Montgomery AL), 7:00p CDT
* SAT, June 11
     - Rosa Parks Museum

     - Freedom Rides Museum
     - Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church
     - PERFORMANCE: Auburn Methodist Church (Auburn AL), 6:00p CDT
* SUN, June 12
     - National Center for Civil and Human Rights (Atlanta GA)

     - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  National Historical Park
     - PERFORMANCE: Covenant Presbyterian Church (Atlanta GA), 6:00p CDT

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​Support the Arts in Tennessee
Did you know that you can support the arts in Tennessee through the purchase of ANY Tennessee specialty license plate? The Tennessee Specialty License Plate program helps to provide tickets to Hamilton County students to attend the Chattanooga Boys Choir Winter Concert (and lots of other arts field trips) for free!

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CBC Hosts Annual Summer Camp!

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The Chattanooga Boys Choir welcomes more than 30 new choristers this summer at its annual summer camp, held on the beautiful campus of Baylor School.

CBC Hosts #AVoice4Peace Community Sing 

Joined by hundreds of local community members, the Chattanooga Boys Choir and guests learned and recorded the piece "Be the Change" by Mark Kapan and Adam Britt. This recording was released on the United Nations International Peace Day to draw attention to efforts for peace around the world.
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Are you interested in joining the Chattanooga Boys Choir?
We meet with families any time during the year and hold Open Houses in April. Click here to learn more about joining the choir.

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Several recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of singing in childhood - singing contributes to academic success, contributes to good physical and mental health, and develops benefits for life including civic responsibility, teamwork, and leadership. 
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, develop, and practice these skills be joining the choir during the upcoming season. One Open House / Rehearsal dates take place in April and May at Second Presbyterian Church. CLICK HERE to sign up today!
  • SINGING INCREASES SOCIAL CONNECTION (Royal Society Publishing)
  • SINGING CONTRIBUTES TO GOOD HEALTH (Interkultur)
  • SINGING CONTRIBUTES TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS (Chorus America)
  • SINGING HAS BENEFITS FOR LIFE (Chorus America)

The Chattanooga Boys Choir is grateful for the support of these organizations and businesses:
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