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April 23, 2013
BCC Win Leadership Award

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April 17, 2013
World Premiere: A Boy Called King

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March 26, 2013
YME Singer, Kevin Chan speaks in lieu of performing at Boyz To Men

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March 14, 2013
National Honors for BCC Director

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March 13, 2013
BCC Singer Wants to Use Music in Humanitarian Efforts. Interview by Kathy Newman

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February 14, 2013
"Journey," with Henry Leck

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December 31st, 2012
MLK Concert 2013 with Cindy Blackman Santana & Melinda Doolittle

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December 10th, 2012
Boston Children's Chorus breaks records: 450+ singers, 1600+ audience for Holiday Concert 2012

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November 30th, 2012
Happy Holidays! It's the largest ever BCC concert!

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November 5th, 2012
BCC Season opens with great concert at Jordan Hall.

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October 23, 2012
BCC Season Opener!

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September 18, 20012
BCC at Fenway Park

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September,2012
BCC Day!

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April 10, 2012
BCC Welcomes Grammy Award-Winning British Conductor Simon Halsey To Guest Conduct May 5th Spring Concert

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February 22, 2012
BCC welcomes its new Director of Individual Giving, Mary Toropov.

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January 13, 2012
The Boston Children's Chorus will once again mark The MLK Minute, with support from the Boston Celtics.

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December 13, 2011
The Boston Children's Chorus announces ticket sales for its 9th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert.

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October 13, 2011
Executive Director David Howse has been selected for National Arts Strategies' Chief Executive Program.

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March 1, 2011
The Boston Children’s Chorus is proud to present our conductor-in-residence Maria Guinand for a week of musical and community events.

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January 13, 2011
BCC's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert to feature Grammy-winner Patti Austin and Massey brothers.

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January 12, 2011
Boston Celtics to participate in BCC initiative "The King Minute" before Jan. 17 game.

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October 30, 2010
BCC headlines "Leadership in Concert," part of international leadership conference of CEOs.

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October 22, 2010
BCC premieres Banfield's "Love Says," inspired by AIDS activist.

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October 14, 2010
BCC to perform national anthem for President Obama and Governor Patrick.

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October 8, 2010
David C. Howse honored by Boston Business Journal.

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September 21, 2010
BCC receives Surdna Foundation "Thriving Cultures" grant for teen artistic achievement.

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September 14, 2010
Long-time BCC board member Tim Ferguson to succeed founder Hubie Jones as president.

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August 20, 2010
New season to include Maria Guinand, internationally acclaimed choral conductor.

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April 14, 2010
Boston Children’s Chorus’ annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert honored with Gabriel Award for broadcast.

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March, 2010
Boston Children’s Chorus appoints Jodi A. Wolin new Director of Development.

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October, 2009
Experience the ‘Sound of Harmony’ Nov. 5 with Boston Children’s Chorus documentary preview, CD release.

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October, 2009
Boston Children’s Chorus releases second CD; Hear samples in Watch and Listen.

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September, 2009
Boston Children’s Chorus announces new executive director, senior management changes.

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September, 2009
Boston Children’s Chorus kicks off ambitious season November 7.

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December 4, 2012
Boston Children's Chorus Holiday Concert Program

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A Boy Called King Is A New Work

Fenway News On-line,  May 10 2013


Newton's Hubie Jones to deliver graduate commencement address at Wheelock

Newton TAB,  April 20 2013

Jones founded the Boston Children’s Chorus.The Boston Children’s Chorus has become an acclaimed chorus that performs across the country and around the world.


Obama Assures Boston It 'Will Run Again' and 'Finish the Race'

ABC News,  April 19 2013

Weeping Choir Member Moves Web During Boston Memorial Service


We Will Finish The Race

Boston Herald,  April 18 2013

The Boston Children’s Chorus sang “Up to the Mountain.”


Children’s Chorus Performs “Up to the Mountain”

WGGB,  April 18 2013

One of the more moving moments from Thursday’s service came from some of the city’s young musical artists.

The Boston Children’s Chorus.


Weeping Choir Member Moves Web During Boston Memorial Service

ABC,  April 18 2013

Social media lights up after live video of a young woman crying streams across news sites.


President Obama declares Boston ‘will run again’ at emotional interfaith service

New York Daily News,  April 18 2013

Accompanied by Yo-Yo Ma on cello, the Boston Children’s Chorus performed “Up to the Mountain,” with some of the students singing through their tears.


Obama pledges Boston ‘will finish the race’

The Boston Globe,  April 18 2013

The Boston Children’s Chorus and the cathedral’s concert choir sang, and Yo-Yo Ma gave a haunting performance of the Sarabande from Bach’s Fifth Suite for Cello.


Swampscott student sings at healing service

The Salem News,  April 18 2013

A Swampscott High sophomore lent his voice in song with fellow members of the Boston Children’s Chorus to help the city and the nation heal yesterday.


Boston Children's Chorus on Good Morning America

Good Morning America,  April 16 2013

"My favorite musical moment in the time I've been here (Good Morning America)"


Boston Children’s Chorus crowns its 10th year with world premiere

Boston Globe,  April 07 2013

It’s a gray, dull Thursday afternoon in the Institute of Contemporary Art’s Barbara Lee Family Theater, and Anthony Trecek-King, the artistic director of the Boston Children’s Chorus, is encouraging his charges to “be very aggressive.”


A Boy Called King Gets World Premiere with BCC

Color Magazine,  April 03 2013

The Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) is set to debut their world premiere performance Friday, May 31 at 7:30 pm at the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) in Boston, MA with a second performance slated for the following night on June 1. The group will perform “A Boy Called King,” written specifically for the chorus by acclaimed composer Daniel Roumain.


Choruses and Community Wellness

Chorus America,  April 02 2013

“When our kids step on stage, Boston sees what it can become. We’re sharing a message of hope for our city.”


Swampscott High School sophomore wants to use music in humanitarian efforts

Swampscott Reporter,  April 02 2013

His face lights up as he sings a few bars of Michael Jackson’s “We Are the World,” a song that inspires him with its message of hope and makes him believe in the power of music. His voice belongs on the top-20 pop chart, yet he is only 15 years old.


Artistic Director is new Radio Show Host

WGBH,  March 31 2013

Together in Song is a celebration of both choral music and of the myriad ensembles and personalities who present it, woven together by host Anthony Trecek-King, artistic director of the Boston Children’s Chorus.


Boston Youth Choir to come to Vietnam

Vietnam.net,  March 24 2013

VietNamNet Bridge – The well-known Boston Children's Choir will perform in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City at the end of June.


MLK Tribute Concert Special Guest Interview

StyleBoston,  February 03 2013

Mix 104.1′s Kennedy Elsey catches up with drummer Cindy Blackman Santana while she’s in town to lend her talents for a special performance with the Boston Children’s Choir. The rock star reveals how she became musician Lenny Kravitz’s drummer for over a decade, what it was like to have now-husband Carlos Santana pop the question on stage and much more


Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr., with the Boston Children's Chorus

WGBH,  January 21 2013

In our Fraser Studio, morning host Laura Carlo welcomes Artistic Director Anthony Trecek-King, and the 70-strong voices of the BCC’s Young Men’s Ensemble and Premier Choir, for a program of songs that honor Dr. King’s life and legacy.


Holiday Joy from the Boston Children's Chorus

WGBH,  December 18 2012

"I'm Benjamin Roe. Every pew in the Cathedral of the Holy Cross is full but we've saved a seat for you..."


Patrick Chung Tunes up with BCC

Boston Herald,  December 04 2012

Patrick Chung recounts his BCC experience in the sports pages no less.


Patrick Chung, the Patriots’ singing safety

Boston.com,  October 04 2012

Number 25 makes his singing debut as a soloist at Jordan Hall with the Boston Children’s Chorus. Chung’s coach for this gig is artistic director Anthony Trecek-King who has been preparing Chung for the “Old American Songs” concert.


Artistic Director is one of "The 25 Most Stylish Bostonians of 2012"

Boston Globe,  September 14 2012

"I try be fun no matter what. It's an opportunity to display a little whimsy: ties, glasses, vests. I've also gotten really into socks. Colorful ones but not too casual, no cartoon characters!"


Choir director seeks to make better citizens, singers

Boston Globe,  September 09 2012

He had wanted to be an engineer since he was 10 years old. So, when he received a scholarship to study music, he considered it a temporary detour.


We Interrupt the Death of Classical Music to Bring You Children Singing

Aesthetic, Not Anesthetic ,  June 13 2012

Chorus and audience alike were flush with enjoyment at the animal onomatopoeia of “I Bought Me A Cat,” with Copland’s sophisticated harmonies just a means to underline a lot of meows, quacks and giggles.


Rivers Flow Nicely for Landmarks, BCC

The Boston Music Intelligencer,  June 11 2012

The pure, transparent singing of the BCC was perfectly fitted to At the River. Zion’s Walls had enthusiasm, vitality, and well-disciplined dynamics.


Boston Children's Chorus - Getting Vocal

Mommy Poppins Boston ,  April 11 2012

One BCC parent writes about the changes she sees in her young daughter after two years with BCC, and encourages other parents to consider bringing their child to audition.


BCC Celebrates MLK’s “Beloved Community”

Boston Musical Intelligencer,  January 18 2012

...To those who harbor a secret hope that music can indeed save the world, it is satisfying to see the Boston Children’s Chorus using music as a starting point for communication, for bringing people together in the creation of something beautiful and good...


Local singers, dancers part of city’s MLK tributes

Dorchester Reporter,  January 12 2012

The Dorchester Reporter highlight's BCC's 9th Annual MLK Concert as the city's "highest profile" event in honor of the holiday.


Around the World in Song

The Boston Globe,  May 26 2011

Executive Director David Howse of the Boston Children's Chorus sings the praises of diversity in this Q&A with The Boston Globe.


Infectious Singing: Boston Children's Chorus

The Boston Musical Intelligencer,  May 24 2011

The Boston Children’s Chorus is an organization combining exceptionally high artistic standards with a lofty social purpose....They gave their season-finale performance on Sunday, May 22 at Dorchester’s Strand Theatre.


Chorus America Recognizes Outstanding Choruses and Individuals

Chorus America,  May 12 2011

Chorus America has announced the recipients of its 2011 awards program. Boston Children's Chorus was the winner of the Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence.


A chorus of celebration for Dr. King

The Boston Globe,  January 18 2011

The Boston Children’s Chorus celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. yesterday with a concert at Jordan Hall.


Strong in 60 seconds

The Boston Globe,  January 17 2011

Hubie Jones has 55 years’ worth of thoughts — what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. means to him, and what his legacy could mean to everyone else if they stopped to think about it.


Message from pulpit: Still much to overcome

The Boston Globe,  January 17 2011

The work started by King more than 40 years ago continues today as the country heals from the fresh wounds of a mass shooting in Tucson and still struggles to fight poverty and racial inequality.


Opera Boston's "Madame White Snake"

Boston lowbrow,  March 10 2010

Anthony Trecek-King’s Boston Children’s Chorus (uncostumed except for some red face paint) appear around the edges of a doorway in a drop-down screen – to mind-blowing visual spectacle.


The Sweet Smell of Success

The Wall Street Journal,  March 09 2010

Using a children's chorus (impressive singers from the Boston Children's Chorus) to introduce each section of the story was an inspired idea, binding the tale to the larger world," says The Wall Street Journal about "Madame White Snake".


Opera Review: Madame White Snake

The Arts Fuse,  March 04 2010

The Boston Children’s Chorus (prepared by Anthony Trecek-King)...had quite a lot to do and did it well indeed.


Snakebite

The Boston Phoenix,  March 03 2010

The most memorable moments are the choruses for the spirits of drowned children [performed by] the accomplished Boston Children's Chorus.


The Curtain rises on ancient Chinese myth

The Boston Globe,  March 01 2010

And the Boston Children’s Chorus, representing the spirits of the drowned children, was marvelous...


'Snake' makes for charming opera

the edge, Boston Herald,  February 28 2010

This was not just another world premiere. With “Madame White Snake” Opera Boston staked its claim as one of the most innovative opera companies in the nation - if not the world.


The Umbrellas of Hangzhou: Opera Boston

the Bostonist,  February 28 2010

The seasons are proclaimed by a masked Boston Children’s Chorus, charming and ghostly and echoing off unseen mountains.


Skilled Hands, Young Voices Reach out to Help Earthquake Victims

Wellesley Townsman, Life Section,  February 08 2010

Boston Children's Chorus members lift their voices in the “Symphonic Relief for Haiti” concert series.


Opera Boston Presents Madame White Snake

BroadwayWorld.com,  February 01 2010

The Premier Choir of the Boston Children's Chorus, under the direction of Anthony Trecek-King...is an elite group of 12-18 year-olds with a high level of musical skill.


Local students take part in nationally televised MLK concert

The Hyde Park Bulletin,  January 21 2010

Five Hyde Park youth and one Roslindale student performed as part of the Boston Children’s Chorus during a nationally televised concert honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.