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Atlanta Boy Choir History
"The mission of the Atlanta Boy Choir is to achieve the highest possible standard of musical excellence, while instilling in its members a life-long appreciation of music; an abiding love of beauty; a keen sense of respect for themselves and others; and the self-discipline necessary to become effective leaders in their families, their communities, and the world." For almost 50 years the Atlanta Boy Choir has been recognized locally, nationally, and internationally as one of the finest Boy Choirs in the world. Under the baton of Artistic Director and Conductor, David R. White, the Choir is committed to performing the great choral masterworks and providing a professional atmosphere focused on the educational and cultural development of each choir member. The Choir was incorporated in 1957 under the direction of Fletcher Wolfe who remained at the helm for 43 years. Since its inception, thousands of boys representing various economic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds have gained cultural and educational enrichment by preparing and presenting great music to audiences throughout the world. Over the years, the Choir has appeared before presidents, popes, foreign dignitaries, crowned heads of state, U.S. soldiers, and millions of other delighted listeners in England, Scotland, Wales, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Greece, Russia, Mexico, and the United States. The diversity of the choirs' membership is equally matched by its broad repertoire ranging from the early liturgical composers such as Palestrina and Monteverdi to contemporary masterworks by Britten and Penderecki. The Atlanta Boy Choir won a Grammy Award in 1989 for its performance of Brittens' War Requiem with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the late Robert Shaw. The Choir has also commissioned numerous original works, and has been featured on television, radio, and in solos and backups on numerous recordings. |
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