Richmond Boys Choir
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| Motto | "Richmond Ambassadors of Song." |
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| Formation | 1996 in Richmond, Virginia |
| Type | Youth organization |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | "Building a richer humanity for male youth through personal, academic and musical excellence." |
| Headquarters | Richmond, Virginia |
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Region served | United States |
Key people |
Donald Knight II (Chairman) Craig Matthews (Interim Artistic Director) |
Parent organization | Theatre IV and Boys & Girls Clubs of America |
| Website | richmondboyschoir.org |
Richmond Boys Choir (or RBC) is a non-profit organization whose mission is "building a richer humanity for male youth through personal, academic and musical excellence." The organization, which has been nationally recognized on numerous occasions, is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, in the United States. RBC is tax-exempt and remains totally funded by donations, sponsorships and federal and state grants.
History
The Richmond Boys Choir was founded in 1996 in Richmond, Virginia, as a collaboration between Theatre IV and the Boys & Girls Club of Richmond. In the fall of 1996 the RBC conducted its first citywide auditions. As a result approximately 25 boys were chosen for membership. By 1997 RBC became an independent, non-profit 501(c)3. Before long the choir was recognized by the mayor as "Richmond's Ambassadors' of Song".
Philosophy
Mission statement:
Building a richer humanity for male youth through personal, academic and musical excellence.
Core beliefs:
The Richmond Boys Choir seeks to provide a quality alternative for urban youth in Richmond by creating a positive avenue that cultivates personal development and establishes a foundation of academic and social success.
Performance awards
The choir is in its 16th season and regularly performs in the community of Richmond and on tour throughout the United States. Tours have included performances in Kansas City, Kansas, Baltimore, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Fayetteville, North Carolina and New York City, New York among others. The choir has also appeared on the nationally syndicated program The Today Show. In 2007, the choir was named a finalist in the National Endowment for the Arts Coming Up Taller Awards.[1]
External links
- Official Website of the Richmond Boys Choir
- Richmond-Boys-Choir-Interview WWBT 12 Interview with both Donald Knight II Chairman & Craig Matthews Artistic Director for the RBC
- WTVR 6 Performance by the Richmond Boys Choir