As we collectively catch our breath following the tremendous success of our 5th annual concert in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are reminded of the incredible pride we feel in our choristers. The televised Jordan Hall performance once again inspired an audience in the scores of thousands, who have come to expect these young musical ambassadors to mark the King holiday with a stirring performance displaying artistic excellence.

A huge "thank you" to all parents and other volunteers who worked tirelessly to make the MLK concert weekend a huge success. Their dedication helped to ensure a flawless performance, one that showcased choristers' growth as musicians and their embodiment of Dr. King's ideals.

With our performance season just half over, children in each choir are making beautiful music together and feeling duly proud of their accomplishments. Energized, we now turn toward the future as we hit our musical stride, and focus on these upcoming events:

• On March 1st we will host our first annual benefit concert to fund scholarships to keep the BCC available to children from diverse economic backgrounds who love to sing. Details about the benefit concert follow, below.
• An April 5th concert will showcase our amazing Training Choirs. Details to follow later.

Starting in March, the BCC will begin recruiting singers for the 2008-2009 performance season. Currently, we bring together nearly 300 children in 9 choirs who continue to strive toward musical excellence. We are delighted with the commitment and enthusiasm each child brings to the Chorus, and look forward to welcoming new children into the BCC family in the fall.

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Thank you for your continued support of the Boston Children's Chorus.
Stay Tuned!

Annette Rubin, Executive Director
Anthony Trecek-King, Artistic Director