American Boychoir School to Host Celebration Benefit, Reception & Auction Tomorrow

By: May. 14, 2015
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Several important events in the life of the American Boychoir School will occur over one exciting weekend in mid-May.

On Friday, May 15, 2015, the American Boychoir will host the Princeton premiere of Boychoir, directed by François Girard and starring Dustin Hoffman, Kathy Bates, Debra Winger, Eddie Izzard and Kevin McHale. The premiere will be held at the Princeton Garden Theatre (160 Nassau Street, Princeton, New Jersey) at 7:00 p.m., preceded by the red carpet arrival at 6:30 p.m. with a reception following. American Boychoir members will attend the premiere. Tickets for the premiere are available at a variety of price levels:

$100 - individual (1 movie ticket)

$500 - Supporting Actor (2 movie tickets and reception)

$1000 - Best Actor (4 movie tickets and reception)

This premiere supports the activities of the American Boychoir, the nation's premiere concert boys' choir. For tickets, contact the American Boychoir School at (609) 924-5858 x628.

The 2015 Homecoming Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the American Boychoir concert hall (Chapel) (75 Mapleton Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540) from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Featured performers include the American Boychoir - Concert Choir, Training Choir, and Alumni Chorus. The Homecoming Celebration will include a reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres plus silent and live auctions.

Ticket levels for the Gala are $60-$500.

Gala registration is open through May 10, 2015, and tickets may be purchased by PayPal at www.americanboychoir.org/alumni/benefit.php, by contacting the Development Office at (609) 924-5858 x628, or by check (payable to ABS Benefit 2015) and mail to the Development Office, 75 Mapleton Rd. Princeton, NJ 08540.

The weekend closes with a Graduation Ceremony and awards presentation on Sunday, May 17, 2015, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the American Boychoir concert hall (Chapel).

For more information about the American Boychoir School and this exciting weekend of events, visit www.americanboychoir.org.

The American Boychoir has long been recognized as one of the finest musical ensembles in the country. Under the leadership of Fernando Malvar-Ruiz, Litton-Lodal Music Director, the American Boychoir has dazzled audiences with its unique blend of musical sophistication, spirited presentation, and ensemble virtuosity. The Boychoir performs regularly with world-class orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and is often featured with such illustrious conductors as James Levine, Charles Dutoit, and Alan Gilbert. The American Boychoir is frequently invited to join internationally-renowned artists on stage, and the list of collaborators reflects the extraordinary range of the ensemble: from great classical artists such as Jessye Norman and Frederica von Stade to jazz legend Wynton Marsalis and pop icons Beyoncé and Sir Paul McCartney. The choir's young soloists are also in high demand and have joined forces with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, The Cleveland Orchestra, and Spoleto Festival USA, to name a few. As an icon of American musical excellence, the Boychoir has been invited to sing for every sitting U.S. President since John F. Kennedy. Touring frequently at home and abroad as preeminent ambassadors, the American Boychoir spreads messages of beauty and hope through outstanding musical achievement.

Boys in fourth through eighth grades, reflecting the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of the United States, come from across the country and around the world to pursue a rigorous musical and academic curriculum at the American Boychoir School in Princeton, New Jersey. While keeping up with their academic demands, the boys balance schoolwork with an intense national and international touring schedule. In addition to the almost 100 solo concerts, the 2014-2015 season includes 2 engagements with the Philadelphia Orchestra, a month-long performance exhibit at the Gladstone Gallery in New York City, a performance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 4 national tours and the release of the movie "Boychoir" with Dustin Hoffman and Kathy Bates. The legacy of the American Boychoir is preserved through an extensive recording catalog, which boasts over 45 commercial recordings and the launch of its own label, Albemarle Records.



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