How many of us have been in some kind of choir while we were growing up? It might have been a children's choir in church. Perhaps it was in your school.

No matter what it was, I remember boys and girls from all walks of life, and with all different interests involved in the choir. It was a place where we all came together, no matter how different we were, and learned to sing...TOGETHER!

IT'S TIME TO SIGN UP FOR ST. JOHN'S 'SPRING TRAINING CHOIR'

Right now, St. John's is looking forward to their Spring Training Choir whil will begin in February 2026, and it opens up a world of fun, experience, travel, and more for the boys that join. The St. John's Boys Choir gives boys a unique experience to develop their voices together through their middle school years.

The St. John's Boys Choir can be heard on many independently released CDs, and on recordings by Amy Grant, and Grammy-nominated 'Ghosts Upon the Earth' by Gungor, as well as many other places.

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An amazing experience awaits your children! I spoke with  Artistic Director Aaron Carpenter recently about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

ABOUT THE ST. JOHN'S BOYS CHOIR

The St. John's Boys Choir gives young boys an unbelievable experience in music education, with emphasis on how to develop the one instrument they carry with them at all times...their voice.

Photo by Paul Middelstaedt
Photo by Paul Middelstaedt
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They learn to socialize with like-minded young men, develop cultural awareness, and gain the experience of touring the world. There have been years when the boys' choir has traveled overseas and across the US, and the experience teaches your kids how to be responsible, how to pack a suitcase, how to get along with others, builds their confidence, and offers so much more.


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WHERE DO THE ST. JOHN'S CHOIR STUDENTS GO TO SCHOOL?

The St. John's Boys' Choir students come from home, public, and private schooling backgrounds in central Minnesota. They learn a variety of musical styles, including classical, folk, contemporary, and popular selections. The choir performs in local schools, churches, for civic organizations, private businesses, and concert halls all over the world.

THE IMPORTANCE OF JOINING THE TRAINING CHOIR

The Training Choir is made up of the newest members of the St. John's Boys' Choir. This is where they begin their journey, learning the fundamentals of choral singing and developing singing tone and techniques that they will be able to use the rest of their lives, no matter what style of music they love.

THE NEXT 'TRAINING CHOIR' IS HAPPENING SOON -DON'T MISS IT!

The next training choir for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be taking place soon. Many people think that they won't be able to afford the program, but St. John's wants all boys to have the opportunity to experience being in the boys' choir. There is a financially supplemented Parent Pledge program thatis designed to assist their singers' participation by only requiring a minimum payment.

SIGN UP FOR THE TRAINING CHOIR TODAY

The minimum payment for the Spring 2026 Training Choir is $310, which is less than $20 per rehearsal. Rehearsals take place on Thursdays from 6 pm to 7:30 pm on the campus of Saint John's University.

OTHER EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES ARE ENCOURAGED

If you are wondering if your child can be involved in other extra-curricular activities along with being in Choir, the answer is...absolutely! St. John's wants each boy to be well-rounded. Whether they love being in sports, band, or other activities, they want all of their students to have those experiences.

SIGN UP TODAY

If you would like more information about the Training Choir or to sign up, just click HERE to fill out a form and get all the information you need.

 

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