Portland Boychoir is unique as the only all-boy choir in the Portland-metropolitan area. It provides a choral setting where boys' identity, personality, and self esteem are fostered by musical excellence. On a social level they learn how to interact with other boys in an empowering way. The musical training provides them with knowledge that will enrich their lives, both as performers and audience members.
Professional quality performances and guest appearances develop skill and self confidence. Tours and camps offer an active environment where the boys can grow relationships and practice cooperation between one another.
There are three progressive choirs based on age and ability:
Performing Choir is the premier performing and touring choir. Training focuses on more difficult repertoire and individual development and independence. The Intermediate Choir emphasis is on choral singing, harmonies, sight singing and performance decorum. Our youngest singers start out in the Prep Choir. The boys learn basic music skills, performance etiquette, and fun, age-appropriate songs.
The Portland Boychoir repertoire covers a wide range of styles including classical, pop, show tunes, and occasionally the National Anthem for the Portland Trail Blazers. As the boys work together and collaborate with other choirs and musicians, they grow socially as well as musically.
The Boychoir experience opens doors for future musical opportunities of many different forms. A choral music education provides a greater capacity to 'hear' music as an appreciative audience member. Most boys gain a life long avocation. For exceptional singers, musical passions can be ignited, providing a jump-start to careers as professional musicians.
