The All American Boys Chorus (AABC), a local non-profit organization, is holding auditions at AABC’s headquarters at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive , in Costa Mesa . The Chorus’ musical director is hoping to reach and inform parents of boys ages 8-10 years old interested in learning about the many benefits of the AABC’s renowned vocal music program. There is no previous musical training required.
“The All American Boys Chorus wants to reach out to as many Orange County families as possible and welcomes auditions from boys in every community,” Anthony Manrique, executive director of the AABC, said. “Boys accepted into the AABC will learn how to sing, establish lifelong friendships, acquire leadership qualities, and enjoy unique opportunities to travel the world.”
Parents are encouraged to call AABC music director Wesley Martin at (714) 708-1670 x12 or visit the AABC website for additional information.
“We’re honored to be able to extend this once-in-a-lifetime experience to these youngsters,” Martin said. “The boys walk away from the organization as fine young men, inspired with vision and determination and leadership instilled through a program of musical excellence.”
To date, AABC has released five albums and has performed to standing ovations in concerts worldwide. This non-profit organization has been providing boys with unmatched music and leadership training for over 30 years. Currently, the Chorus is preparing for a tour of the USA Southern states and a visit to Washington , DC for March 2008; and is also working on a concert tour of Asia for this coming summer.
The AABC’s choristers have sung before some of the nation’s most prestigious audiences—from U.S. presidents to well-known celebrities, including Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Paul Anka, Steve Allen, Bob Hope, Melissa Manchester, Mary Hart and Victor Borge. Artistic collaborations with Disney, Opera Pacific, the Pacific Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and the William Hall Master Chorale have given The All-American Boys Chorus notable stature.
Additionally, the AABC has given its youngsters a taste of stardom; earning them television credits for nationwide commercials for Mazda, TWA, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pacific Life.
The All-American Boys Chorus, founded in 1970, instills and fosters leadership skills and characteristics in its current membership of 130 boys and nearly 1,000 alumni. The Chorus also believes strongly in community involvement, and has performed for more than 50,000 school children in Southern California and on its concert tours. To ensure that the mission remains intact, this leadership organization continues its task of building tomorrow’s leaders by incorporating the mentoring and leadership of past AABC members. The Chorus’s staff is almost completely comprised of Chorus alumni whose passion for their work comes from their own fond memories.
The AABC is headquartered at the Orange County Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa , California . For more information on the All-American Boys Chorus, call (714) 708-1670 or visit www.taabc.org.
