SJBC sings at State of the State Address

The boys of The St. John's Boys' Choir were honored to be asked to sing for a distinguished audience at the 2008 Governor's State of the State Address at the St. Cloud Civic Center on February 13. The boys opened the ceremony with two patriotic songs and then lead the singing of "The Star Spangled Banner" before Governor Tim Pawlenty began his address. The boys also had the opportunity to meet and chat with Governor Pawlenty after the event.

SJBC welcomes new boys, conductor

A total of 23 boys were selected to become part of the 2008 SJBC Training Choir. The choir met for the first time at an annual opening camp on February 1-2, where the boys had the opportunity to make beautiful music, to learn theory and to make new friends. Also joining the organization is Tom Speckhard who was recently appointed conductor of the Training Choir. Tom has worked with singers of all ages before, and currently teaches voice and directs the opera at CSB-SJU.