About

Meet the Ensembles


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Concert Choir
André Heywood, director | Jenya Trubnikava, accompanist

The Concert Choir comprises 35 of the most senior boys of The St. John's Boys' Choir and is the main touring and performing division. Boys in this ensemble have been involved in the organization for at least two years and pursue more challenging repertoire and learn more advanced vocal techniques. The group rehearses twice a week for 2 hours and studies theory as well. The group tours every year, with an international tour every other year.

Junior Varsity Choir
Brandon Nordhues, director | Will White, accompanist

The Junior Varsity Choir comprises boys in their second or third year in The St. John's Boys' Choir. In addition to their regular 2 hours of rehearsal, the 30 boys in this group spend an hour each week before rehearsal studying theory, developing keyboard skills, and taking voice lessons. Each year, the JV travels to a different US destination for a week.

Training Choir
Brandon Nordhues, director | accompanist TBD

The Training Choir is made up of approximately 20 of the newest members of The St. John's Boys' Choir. Auditions are held during January with weekly two-hour rehearsals beginning in February and running through the end of May. The primary goals of this choir are to develop a well supported, unison sound, and to become familiar with basic note-reading and music theory. The Training Choir performs for the annual Donor Dinner and at area churches. In May, the boys graduate from the Training Choir and are invited into the Junior Varsity Choir.