The Memphis Boychoir and Memphis Chamber Choir under the direction of founding director John Ayer, present a program of choral music for Advent and Christmas in the contemporary Anglican choral tradition. Founded in 1988 the Memphis Boychoir is a non-denominational, non-sectarian ensemble, whose purpose is to develop a variety of musical and leadership skills among boys in the greater Memphis community, and to provide a performing outlet for talented young singers. Rehearsals are twice weekly. The boys have been featured in performances with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, the Jackson Symphony Orchestra, and Opera Memphis. The Memphis Boychoir, assisted by the Memphis Chamber Choir, sings monthly services of Choral Evensong at St. John’s Episcopal Church, where both choirs are based. Their musical repertoire embraces a broad range of styles from the sixteenth century to the present.

Artists

Kristin Lensch (pipe organ), Jeanne Simmons (flute), William Krieger (baritone), William Compton (tenor), Christina Wellford Scott (alto), Addie Peyronnin (soprano), Mona Kreitner (soprano), Libby Austin (soprano), Randall Nelson (drum), Debbie Smith (tambourine)

Memphis Chamber Choir, Memphis Boychoir, John Ayer