2010-2011 Concert Season


The St. John’s Boys’ Choir presents close to 50 performances annually, comprising of feature concerts, performances at small local venues, guest appearances at festivals and conferences and ministering at local churches. Join us for one or more of our special 30th Anniversary Season performances this coming year.

All performance sites are handicap accessible and comply with the American Disabilities Act.
Our school performances are translated to sign language and hearing impaired listening devices
are available (when requested) and we provide wheelchair seating at all of our concerts.

 

Feature Concerts (click image for more info)


October 15 & 16

November 28

December 17

Boys on Broadway
with the George Maurer Jazz Group

Join 100 current and former choirboys as they put on their tuxes and top hats to present this annual favorite. The boys will dazzle you with engaging choreography as they perform some of Broadway's greatest hits. Choreographer Debra Leigh returns to lead the boys on the stage while the George Maurer Jazz Group will provide the musical background for these young performers to shine. Don't miss this stunning season opener!

School Matinees
Friday, October 15 at 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Tickets $5 per student

Family Night
Friday, October 15 at 7:30 pm
Tickets $15 adult • $12 senior/student • $8 youth 5-12

Gala Performance
Saturday, October 16 at 8:00 pm
Tickets $30

Stephen B. Humphrey Auditorium, Saint John's University
Collegeville, MN 56321





The Promise of Living
Mass, Brunch & Concert

This popular Thanksgiving tradition returns for our 30th anniversary season. Join founder Br. Paul Richards as he leads a chorus of alumni from the last 30 years. A rare SJBC event of music for men's chorus, selections will include favorite selections from previous editions of this event and will highlight the musical growth and maturity of the many alums.

Sunday, November 28
10:30 am Mass, 11:30 am Brunch & Concert

Abbey Church & Great Hall, Saint John's University
Collegeville, MN 56321
Tickets $12 adult, $8 youth ages 5-12



A Ceremony of Carols
with Nikki Lemire, harp

Now an established holiday tradition in Central Minnesota, the Concert and Junior Varsity Choirs will join with a special high-school alumni chorus to present selections of sacred Christmas music in one of Central Minnesota's most beautiful settings. The boys will enliven the candlelit Cathedral with Benjamin Britten's masterpiece A Ceremony of Carols as well as a variety of other beautiful Christmas works by composers such as Holst, Rutter, Willcocks, Stroope, Whitacre and Biebl among others. Harpist Nikki Lemire joins SJBC to accompany the Britten while members of the Amadeus Chamber Symphony and Fr. Anthony Ruff will lend their musical talents throughout the concert.

Friday, December 17 at 7:30 pm
Cathedral of St. Mary
25 Eighth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Tickets $15 adult, $12 senior/student, $8 youth ages 5-12



 


January 23

April 30

June 5

HymnFest
with special guest Jearlyn Steele

Started in January 1997, this beloved Festival ran for 11 years, bringing local area choirs together to join in song at Saint John's Abbey Church. For our 30th Anniversary, SJBC will once again present this concert in honor of the Week of Christian Unity. Church choirs from various denominations across Central Minnesota will join with the boys and special guest artist Jearlyn Steele to present hymns, both traditional and contemporary, representing a variety of faiths, reminding us that we are all one people.

Sunday, January 23 at 2:00 pm
Saint John's Abbey Church
Collegeville, MN 56321
Free Will Donation



Spring Dinner, Silent Auction & Concert
Annual Fundraiser

This gala event features a silent auction, gourmet dinner and concert - the only concert of the year to feature performances from all the SJBC ensembles. Please join us for this annual fundraiser which helps sustain the programs and services of the organization.

Saturday, April 30
5:30 pm Hors d'ouevres, 6:30 pm Dinner, 8:00 pm Concert

Guild Hall & Abbey Church, Saint John's University
Collegeville, MN 56321
Tickets $60



On Tour: 30 Years, 30 Songs
with guest conductor Br. Paul Richards, OSB

Always regarded as the best concert of the year, SJBC will close out its season with the annual On Tour Concert. This year's concert will feature a special alumni chorus that will provide some men's choir selections as well as join with the choirboy in presenting some of the SATB favorites from the past three decades. Join the choirs, led by founder Br. Paul Richards as they musically reminisce over the last 30 years, including the world premiere performance of a commissioned work by renowned Minnesotan composer Renι Clausen.

Sunday, June 5 at 7:30 pm
Church of St. Augustine
442 Second Street SE, 56304
Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors/students, $5 youth ages 5-12




Choirboys at the Abbey (click to view details)

ASACCU National Conference
Friday, July 30 at 4:30 pm

Season Opening Mass
21st Sunday of Ordinary Time
Sunday, August 22 at 10:30 am

Christmas Eve Mass at Midnight*
with the Saint John's Abbey Schola, Collegeville Strings & Fr. Bob Koopman, organ
Friday, December 24 • Music begins at 9:30 pm
*Mass begins at 10:00 pm and concludes at midnight

Palm Sunday Mass
Sunday, April 17 at 10:30 am

Benedictine Parish Tour (click to view details)

Church of St. Benedict
212 1st St W, Avon, MN 56310
Sunday, November 7 at 10:00 am • 32nd Sunday of Orindary Time
Junior Varsity Choir

Sts. Peter & Paul Church
110 Central Avenue North, Richmond, MN 56368
Sunday, November 21 at 10:00 am • Feast of Christ the King
Concert Choir

Church of Seven Dolors
150 2nd Street South, Albany, MN 56307
Sunday, February 13 at 10:30 am • 6th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Concert Choir

Sacred Heart Parish
106 3rd Ave NE, Freeport, MN 56331
Sunday, February 20 at 10:30 am • 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time
Junior Varsity Choir

Church of St. Joseph
12 West Minnesota Street, St. Joseph, MN 56374
Sunday, May 22 at 10:00 am • 5th Sunday of Easter
Training Choir

St. Boniface Church
501 Main Street, Cold Spring MN 56320
Sunday, May 22 at 8:30 am and 10:30 am • 5th Sunday of Easter
Concert Choir

Regional Run-outs (click to view details)

Brainerd
Details TBD
November 6-7
Concert Choir

Little Falls
Details TBD
November 20-21
Junior Varsity Choir

St. Paul
Details TBD
March 19-20
Concert Choir

Willmar
Details TBD
April 9-10
Junior Varsity Choir

Guest Appearances (click to view details)

KidSing
with SCSU Cantabile Girls' Choir
October 30, 400 pm
Ritsche Auditorium, St. Cloud State University, 720 4th Avenue S, St. Cloud, MN 56301

ACDA State Conference
Friday, November 19
Ritsche Auditorium, St. Cloud State University, 720 4th Avenue S, St. Cloud, MN 56301

Christmas at Saint John's
As guests of the CSB/SJU Choirs and the Amadeus Chamber Symphony
Friday, December 3 at 8:00 pm & Saturday, December 4 at 2:00 pm
Great Hall, Saint John's University, Collegeville, MN 56321

Celebrating the Season
As guests of the CSB/SJU Choirs and the Amadeus Chamber Symphony
Saturday, December 4 at 8:00 pm
Basilica of St. Mary, Hennepin Ave & 17th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55405

An All-College Christmas
As guests of the CSB/SJU All-College Choir
Sunday, December 5 at 4:00 pm
Great Hall, Saint John's University, Collegeville, MN 56321

Minnesota Boychoir Festival
hosted by the Minnesota Boychoir
Saturday, March 19
Concordia University, 275 Syndicate Street N, St. Paul, MN 55104

Youth Sing Out
with SCSU Cantabile Girls' Choir and Youth Chorale of Central Minnesota
Sunday, May 1 at 7:00 pm
Sauk Rapids-Rice High School Auditorium, 1833 Osauka Road NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379