Canadian Boy Choir Costumes: Amabile Boys' Choir


Figure 1.--The Amabiles Trebble Choir is seen here in thor uniform of whiye shirts, ties, black sleevless sweaters ang grey slacks.

There are three choirs in the Amabile Boys' Choirs. The Treble Concert Choir, the original choir; the Tenor/Bass Concert Choir, which came about as a result of the trebles' voices changing; and the Treble Training Choir which started in September of 1996.
There are three choirs in the Amabile Boys' Choirs. The Treble Concert Choir, the original choir; the Tenor/Bass Concert Choir, which came about as a result of the trebles' voices changing; and the Treble Training Choir which started in September of 1996.

The Choirs

There are three choirs in the Amabile Boys' Choirs. The Treble Concert Choir, the original choir; the Tenor/Bass Concert Choir, which came about as a result of the trebles' voices changing; and the Treble Training Choir which started in September of 1996.
There are three choirs in the Amabile Boys' Choirs. The Treble Concert Choir, the original choir; the Tenor/Bass Concert Choir, which came about as a result of the trebles' voices changing; and the Treble Training Choir which started in September of 1996.

Treble Training Choir

The Treble Training Choir rehearses for an hour every week. Boys are then given a separate one hour session which includes learning basic theory and vocal methods. Choristers must spend a minimum of one term with the Training Choir before advancing to the Concert Choir, although most boys spend one full year (three terms).

Treble concert Choir

The Treble Concert Choir is a group of 25 young boys between the ages of 9 and 14 with unchanged voices. They rehearse once a week for two hours and perform quite regularly. Choristers remain in this choir until their voice has changed, after which they are allowed to advance to the Tenor/Bass Ensemble.

Tenor/Bass Ensemble

The Tenor/Bass Ensemble is a group of about 45 young men between the ages of 13 and 24. Trebles whose voices change have immediate access to the Tenor/Bass Ensemble (TBs). This choir generally performs more challenging choral literature, including pieces written primarily for men's chorus. Senior members of this group also perform with the Amabile Chamber Choir, an SATB Ensemble in which they join with senior members from their sister choir, the Amabile Youth Singers. The most senior members perform in Amabile Primus, a small ensemble formed in the Fall of 2000.

Uniform

The Amabiles Trebble Choir wears a uniform of white shirts, ties, black sleevless sweaters ang grey slacks.





Christopher Wagner





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