Submitted by alyssakeil on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 1:00pm
Boston City Singers will be hosting their second annual Global Voices GALA to benefit the young voices of Boston City Singers. The Gala will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 from 6:30 to 10:30 at Venezia on the Waterfront in Dorchester. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, entertainment, and an auction in benefit to a great cause! Tickets are $120 a person and $79 for a companion. To buy tickets, visit the event page online here: http://www.bostoncitysingers.org/gala.html
Submitted by alyssakeil on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 2:56pm
Do you have or know a child that loves to sing? Try out a class with Boston City Singers for Free! On Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. the organization will be offering just that. For children ages 4 to 7, there is the Kodály Singing Class, and a Training Chorus Program for children in grades 2 - 6. The class will be held at All Saints Ashmont at 209 Ashmont Street in Dorchester. For more information, check out Boston City Singers' website. You can also email or call 617.825.0674 for more information. Attached is a 4 x 6 announcement for the event.
Submitted by alyssakeil on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 12:46pm
On Sunday, December 11, Boston City Singers will partner with Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Choir for the Inspiring Young Voices Holiday Winter Stars Concert. The concert will be at Holy Family Church at 24 Hartford Street in Upham's Corner, Dorchester. The concert will be at 3:00 p.m. and doors will open at 2:30. Attached to this post is a flyer for the event. >> Read More
Registration for The Boston City Singers classes will take place on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. at All Saints Ashmont, 209 Ashmont Street, Dorchester, MA. Classes start at 4:00 p.m., after registration. Boston City Singers uses a distinctive curriculum that trains children as young as three years old to learn to sing well. No other major area chorus program starts with children so young! Each singer progresses through several levels: Kodály Singing Class, Neighborhood Training Chorus and Concert Chorus. The singers learn about diverse communities and cultures by performing an extensive repertoire including gospel music, international folk music, opera, jazz, and medieval chant.
Stand up and sing! The Boston City Singers will hold 2011 - 2012 School Year auditions for ages 4 - 17 on Saturday, June 4 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Auditions take place at All Saints Church, 209 Ashmont St., Dorchester, MA by Ashmont T Station. Boston City Singers' tuition-based training sessions take place in Dorchester and Jamaica Plain, after school and on Saturdays during the school year. For more information contact Melissa Graham (617 265-2700; melissagraham@bostoncitysingers.org).
Boston City Singers teaches over 350 inspiring young singers in nine choruses. Most singers are boys and girls (ages 4-18) from Boston‘s underserved neighborhoods. The group accepts new k-12 students with varying musical abilities and offers sliding scale tuition. Over 80% of our members require substantial scholarship support to participate. Read more at http://bostoncitysingers.org/.
Submitted by JoelWool on Mon, 05/09/2011 - 11:43am
Congratulations to Dorchester's Boston City Singers! The music group, renowned for its nine urban youth chorus programs, announced May 9 that their rendition of "Over The Rainbow" has been selected to be included in the Boston Pops Over The Rainbow video collage. This will be shown throughout the 2011 Boston Pops Season that starts on Wednesday, May 11 and continues through Sunday, June 26.
For additional information, contact Melissa Graham, Managing Director, at 617-265-6700.
Submitted by acreedon on Fri, 05/06/2011 - 11:30am
Be inspired by hundreds of young singers from Boston's neighborhoods and beyond on Sunday, May 15. The Boston City Singers are friends, daughters, sons, grandchildren, neices, nephews, and neighbors who will melt your hearts with their beautiful voices. This event is taking place at the historical Strand Theatre in Uphams Corner, which is wheelchair accessible. >> Read More
Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 10:16am
Boston City Singers will host a second "Behind the Music - Inspiring Young Voices" on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for evening tea. This event is free of charge and not a fundraiser - rather, it's an opportunity to showcase all of the Boston City Singers' achievements, what the group is today and how these kids make a difference in our neighborhoods. Call 617-265-6700 to RSVP or with questions.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
All Saints Ashmont Church
209 Ashmont Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
Boston City Singers will host "Behind the Music - Inspiring Young Voices" on Wednesday, March 23 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. for afternoon tea. This event is free of charge and not a fundraiser-rather, it's an opportunity to showcase all of the Boston City Singers' achievements, what the group is today and how these kids make a difference in our neighborhoods. Call 617-265-6700 to RSVP or with questions.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
All Saints Ashmont Church
209 Ashmont Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
Tuition-based training sessions for nine choruses take place in the Dorchester and Jamaica Plain neighborhoods of Boston, MA.
After school and on Saturdays during school year.
Offices are open all year around.
Mission:
Boston City Singers provides comprehensive music training to children and youth in Boston’s inner city and neighboring communities. BCS believes that by exploring the world of singing, their singers develop stronger leadership and teamwork skills, experience the power of self-esteem and self-discipline, and enjoy the beauty of artistic expression.
Boston City Singers is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Jane Money, Founder, Artistic and Education Director . . . . Melissa J. Graham, Managing Director
Key Partners:
Massachusetts Cultural Council
Boston Cultural Council
Community Music Center of Boston
Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy
YOFES
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
For an auditions, training sessions and rehearsal schedules, please call Jane Money, Founder, Artistic and Education Director at 617-825-0674.
Please call Melissa Graham for tuition information, concert schedules, donations, sponsorships, to hire Boston City Singers to perform at your next event or administrative matters.
Charge for services:
Boston City Singers offers tuition-based music and youth development programs. Tuition varies based on choral program. Call for details
Key Programs Offered:
Kodály Singing Classes, Neighborhood Training Choruses, Concert Chorus II, and Concert Chorus.
Scholarships available:
Scholarships are available on a need basis
Number of people served each year:
350 inspiring young voices ages 4-18
Type of facility in which this program/organization located:
In Dorchester, Boston City Singers programs are held at All Saints/Ashmont but is not affiliated with any religious organization.
Last Updated:
05/31/2011
BCS inspires and trains the artist, student, and ambassador within each child!
Boston City Singers teaches over 350 inspiring young singers in nine choruses. Most BCS singers are boys and girls (ages 4-18) from Boston‘s underserved neighborhoods. BCS accepts new k-12 students with varying musical abilities; offers a sliding scale tuition. Over 80% of members require substantial scholarship support to participate. Boston City Singers uses a distinctive curriculum that trains children as young as four years old to learn to sing well. Each singer progresses through several levels: Kodály Singing Class, Neighborhood Training Chorus, Concert Chorus II, and Concert Chorus. The singers learn about diverse communities and cultures by performing an extensive repertoire including gospel music, international folk music, opera, jazz, and medieval chant.
Website: bostoncitysingers.org
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bostoncitysingers
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fh9_ZQ256U
Do you have or know a child that loves to sing? Try out a class with Boston City Singers for Free! On Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. the organization will be offering just that. For children ages 4 to 7, there is the Kodály Singing Class, and a Training Chorus Program for children in grades 2 - 6. The class will be held at All Saints Ashmont at 209 Ashmont Street in Dorchester. For more information, check out Boston City Singers' 
On Sunday, December 11, Boston City Singers will partner with Pope John Paul II Catholic Academy Choir for the Inspiring Young Voices Holiday Winter Stars Concert. The concert will be at Holy Family Church at 24 Hartford Street in Upham's Corner, Dorchester. The concert will be at 3:00 p.m. and doors will open at 2:30. Attached to this post is a flyer for the event.
Congratulations to Dorchester's 
Be inspired by hundreds of young singers from Boston's neighborhoods and beyond on Sunday, May 15. The Boston City Singers are friends, daughters, sons, grandchildren, neices, nephews, and neighbors who will melt your hearts with their beautiful voices. This event is taking place at the historical Strand Theatre in Uphams Corner, which is wheelchair accessible.
Boston City Singers will host a second "Behind the Music - Inspiring Young Voices" on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for evening tea. This event is free of charge and not a fundraiser - rather, it's an opportunity to showcase all of the Boston City Singers' achievements, what the group is today and how these kids make a difference in our neighborhoods. Call 617-265-6700 to RSVP or with questions.