The St. John’s Boys’ Choir offers an enriching experience in music education with an emphasis in vocal music, as well as the socializing experience of shared enterprise, fellowship, cultural awareness, and touring for boys ages 8-14. The Choir promotes vocal music education in Central Minnesota and offers the unique experience of a well-trained boys’ choir to its audiences.

Now in its 27th season, The St. John's Boys' Choir continues the tradition of enabling boys to express themselves through music, and provides an environment that nurtures and encourages creativity. Members of The St. John’s Boys’ Choir represent home, public, and private schools in more than 15 communities around Central Minnesota.

Founded in 1981 by Br. Paul Richards of the St. John's monastic community, the choir has grown over the past 27 years to include four musical ensembles - a Concert Choir, Junior Varsity Choir, Training Choir and Recorder Ensemble. On May 12, 1993 the choir became independent of the Abbey, self-incorporated, and formed a board of directors, which serves as the governing body. The choir still maintains strong ties with the monastic community as well as St. John's University.

Choir members meet twice a week for two hours and learn proper breathing, music literacy, solfege, music history, performance etiquette, recorder instructions, ear training, and voice care. The St. John’s Boys’ Choir performs approximately fifty concerts per year which include a repertoire of sacred, classical, folk, and Broadway music. Concert sites include local schools, churches, civic organizations, private business, public performances, and in concert halls around the world. The choir collaborates with orchestras, professional adult choral groups, other children choirs, as well as with nationally recognized organizations.