Richmond Boys Choir
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| Motto | "Richmond Ambassadors of Song." |
| Formation | 1996 in Richmond, Virginia |
| Type | Youth organization |
| Legal status | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose/focus | "Building a richer humanity for male youth through personal, academic and musical excellence." |
| Headquarters | Richmond, Virginia |
| Location | 200 South 3rd Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Region served | United States |
| Key people | Donald Knight II (Chairman) Craig Matthews (Interim Artistic Director) |
| Parent organization | Theatre IV and Boys and Girls Club |
| 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. RBC is tax-exempt and remains totally funded by donations, sponsorships and grants at the federal and state level.
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[edit] History
The “Richmond Boys Choir” was founded in 1996 in Richmond, Virginia. RBC was originally a collaboration between Theatre IV and the Boys and 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 successfully converted into an independent, non-profit 501(c)3. Before long the choir was recognized by the Mayor as "Richmond's Ambassadors' of Song".
[edit] 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.
[edit] Performance Awards
The choir is presently in their 16th season and regularly performs both within the community of Richmond and on tour throughout the United States. Tours have included performances in Kansas City, KS, Baltimore, MD, Washington, D.C., Fayetteville, NC and New York City, NY 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]
[edit] External links
Official Website of the Richmond Boys Choir
WTVR 6 Interview with Billy Dye - Artistic Director for the RBC
WTVR 6 Performance by the Richmond Boys Choir
