It’s one of the oldest forms of musical expression and despite an era of iPods, mixing programs and home recording, choral singing is still alive and well.
By Christopher Poon
WHISTLER, BC — Case in point: The B.C. Boys Choir, a group of singers from around greater Vancouver that was founded 43 years ago in the spirit of choral music, which continues to this very day and will be visiting Whistler on Saturday (Dec. 10).
“What’s special and unique to the choral music experience is the large diversity of singers who come to us and the many genres of music that these boys perform,” Tony Araujo, the choir’s artistic director, wrote in an email to The Question. “To build a strong communityof singers who commit their time and talent to making music in a collaborative way invites these boys the opportunity… not only to be a part of a team, but challenges them to find their personal voice while blending his contribution among the collective voices that make up the community of young artists.”
Comprised of more than 30 boys ages 7 to 24, the B.C. Boys Choir has been a shining example of the choir experience in the province for decades.
Araujo said choral music is still as relevant today as it was 100 years ago.
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