TUCSON ARIZONA BOYS CHORUS POPS CONCERT

The Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus presents its annual POPS CONCERT on Saturday, May 4, Catalina Foothills High School Auditorium at 3:00pm. The concert will open with the lively “85 Years of Song” in celebration of the group’s historic 85th Anniversary. Current members represent a new generation of a Tucson tradition.

Under the direction of Dr. Julian Ackerley, assisted by Jordan M. Shomper, the program will highlight all six of the Boys Chorus groups performing an entertaining show of lighter music. Boys showcased are between the ages of 6 through 21 who are members of the Touring Chorus, TowneSingers, Cadet Choir, Northwest Voices and the Young Men’s Ensemble. Also appearing will be members of the Alumni Chorus comprised of former choristers from the past 85 years.

The concert features a variety of styles of popular music including contemporary, gospel and world folksongs. One segment of the program will highlight Chinese songs in recognition of the group’s upcoming tour to China this summer. In a humorous salute of the date May the 4th (be with you) the Young Men’s Ensemble will present a medley of John Williams music with a Star Wars theme.

Another segment will have a moonlight theme with selections as Moonglow, Blue Moon, Fly Me To The Moonand Dancin’ In The Moolight. In addition, the choristers will perform their signature western songs with fancy trick rodeo roping. The concert concludes with all the boys and alumni in a grand finale.

Reserved seat tickets for the POPS CONCERT are $20.00 premium seating, $15.00 general and $8.00 for children under 12 and are available at the Boys Chorus office located at 5770 E. Pima Street, online at www.boyschorus.org or by calling (520) 296-6277.