All-American Boys Chorus to showcase angelic young voices (with photos)

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     The All-American Boys Chorus (AABC), honoured as US music ambassadors, will bring to Hong Kong a US-flavoured music journey with their sublime voices. In the upcoming concerts, the versatile singers will be California sunshine boys one moment and rock 'n' roll cowboys the next, swinging the audience through uplifting hymns, lively Broadway numbers and film theme songs.

     Songs in diverse styles will be performed including popular ones like "Edelweiss", "The Circle of Life" and "What a Wonderful World".

     Members of the AABC have undergone comprehensive auditioning and training. They have a wide musical repertoire to call on such as musical songs, jazz, country, soul and hymns. Established in 1970, the AABC has more than 1 000 alumni. Its current members are aged between 10 and 14.

     The concert by the AABC, one of the programmes of the summer festival International Arts Carnival, will be staged on July 23 and 24. Details are as follows:

Date and time: July 23, 7.30pm
Venue: Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium
Prices: $140, $200 and $260

Date and time: July 24, 3pm
Venue: Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium
Prices: $120, $180 and $240

     The free programme “The All-American Boys Foyer Showcase” will be held on July 21 at 6pm at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Foyer. The talented boys will enchant members of the public with assorted songs during the event.

     Organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the International Arts Carnival is running from July 8 to August 7 to feature a variety of events for family entertainment. Tickets are available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). Credit card telephone bookings can be made on 2111 5999.

     For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.hkiac.gov.hk.

Ends/Friday, July 15, 2016
Issued at HKT 18:04

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The All-American Boys Chorus, honoured as US music ambassadors, will bring to Hong Kong a US-flavoured music journey with their sublime voices.

In the upcoming concerts, the All-American Boys Chorus will perform songs in diverse styles such as musical songs, jazz, country, soul and hymns.

Members of the All-American Boys Chorus have undergone comprehensive auditioning and training. The choir has made frequent tours and is well-received by audiences all over the world.

The All-American Boys Chorus was established in 1970. Its current members are aged between 10 and 14.