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in the Media...
"Enhancing the evening on the other end of the sonic spectrum was the Northwest Boychoir, which sang with intensity, focus and a beautiful purity." [Speaking of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 with Seattle Symphony, September 2008]
-Melinda Bargreen, Classical King FM 98.1
"The all-male chorus, with boy trebles and altos, mirrored the practice in Handel’s own time, and the chorus (particularly the Northwest Boychoir members) attacked the music with real gusto."
-Melinda Bargreen, Seattle Times
"This excellent boys' choir, accompanied by a small orchestra of some of Seattle's finest players serves up holiday cheer in 15 traditional and popular Christmas songs…" [Speaking of the album "Tis the Season"]
-Melinda Bargreen, Seattle Times
"Among the most moving was a set of Viktor Ullmann's choral arrangements of Yiddish and Hebrew songs, sung by the incomparable Northwest Boychoir, led by artistic director Joseph Crnko. How this group manages what it does is astonishing. These six songs are all over the emotional and rhythmic map, but the boychoir never faltered."
-R.M. Campbell, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Directed by Joseph Crnko, the 26 boys were well-disciplined and sang with a keen sense of intonation and overall musicianship. They were able to produce well-focused tones that flickered like a lone candle in the apse of like radiant sonic beams that flooded the sanctuary in torrents of non-vibrato brilliance. Inspiring patriotic numbers like Cohen’s ‘Grand Old Flag’ and ‘American the Beautiful’ drew a standing ovation from the audience."
-John McKay, Richmond Times Dispatch
"One of the real joys of the evening was the performance by the Northwest Boychoir of Yiddish and Hebrew folk songs arranged by Viktor Ullmann, which filled the room with the hopeful voices of youth, love and playfulness."
-John Sutherland, Seattle Times
"Another great surprise that evening came from the youth choir, Vocalpoint! Seattle. [Jack] Everly [conductor] admitted that he felt some trepidation when first approached about using a choir composed of teenagers, because the music is difficult. Yet, 'the kids absolutely nailed it!' They sang in Sanskrit for the 'Duel of the Fates' from 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.' Their voices created the feeling of being in the middle of the duel; they have a powerful gift!"
-Amy Ulen, Music Critic, from website review of Sci-Fi Favorites with the Seattle Symphony
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in Music...
"Working with the Northwest Boychoir was a great experience. I was in awe of their sound. Clearly, for me, this score would have not been as strong without them."
-Michael Giacchino, Composer, Medal of Honor, The Incredibles
"This is truly one of the best American children’s choirs I’ve heard."
-Martin Neary, Westminster Abbey, London
"It has been a great pleasure during my years as music director of the Seattle Symphony to often work with the Northwest Boychoir. They are a superb ensemble; wonderfully trained by their extremely gifted music director, Joseph Crnko. I actually go out of my way to try to find works that incorporate a boys choir so that I can work with these talented young men and they always have all of my support."
-Gerard Schwarz, Music Director, Seattle Symphony
in our Membership...
among our Parents:
"My son is very fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in the Northwest Boychoir. His sense of self has grown, and he has immense pride to be part of something so powerful. His confidence and ability to speak or perform with poise in front of a large crowd is a tribute to his choir experience."
-Jeanne Acutanza, Northwest Boychoir Parent, from Northwest Baby and Child, January 2008
"We cannot adequately express our gratitude and appreciation for the attention given to not only the musical part of our child but his whole person."
-Vicki Butler, Parent of Northwest Choirs Alum
"Our family has been with the Northwest Boychoir for the past seven years, with two boys who have participated at all levels of the choir. There is no other children's music organization in this area like the Northwest Boychoir. Whenever we bring friends to a Boychoir concert for the first time, the reaction is universal, 'I had no idea that children could produce music of this quality and at this level of professionalism.' They then become avid followers of the choir's concerts."
-Mary Fertakis, Northwest Boychoir Parent, President, Tukwila School Board
"Great training, great music, great friends. Our son will draw on this experience for the rest of his life."
-Scott Freeman, Parent of Northwest Choirs Alum
"It is absolutely stunning to see what these choirs accomplish every year!"
-Tom Pratt, Northwest Choirs Parent
"Members learn what 'serious fun' is – working really hard and then reaping the benefits of an incredibly rewarding musical experience."
-Northwest Boychoir Parent
"Members get performance opportunities that most professional adult musicians would give their eye teeth for."
-Northwest Boychoir Parent
"Four hours weekly of musical training with gifted and passionate teachers."
-Northwest Boychoir Parent
"The discipline provided by this music education carries over into other activities and pursuits."
-Northwest Boychoir Parent
"This is one of the few activities that we add to our son’s schedule that he is truly happy to do."
-Northwest Boychoir Parent
among our Members:
"Everyone is nice, supportive, respectful and awesome."
-Northwest Boychoir Member
"It’s really fun to be on stage with the Seattle Symphony."
-Northwest Boychoir Member
"Good concerts don’t happen by accident, we make them happen."
-Northwest Boychoir Member
"I’ve made a ton of good friends…outside of school."
-Northwest Boychoir Member
"We work hard, but we have a lot of fun, too."
-Northwest Boychoir Member
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