SING WITH US and CHANGE YOUR WORLD

Phoenix Boys Choir (PBC) provides our boys and young men with a creative, enriching and dynamic community. In fact, many of our alumni tell us that the PBC gave them their most formative experience as a youth. Our five choral ensembles provide a singing opportunity for every age group and level of experience.

​Our music education programs feature training in voice, music theory, and performance for boys. Each year, we offer a full season of concert performances featuring a wide variety of languages, styles, and music genres. We produce recordings, participate in music festivals, and sing with other professional performing artists.

​From our youngest Cadet voices and intermediate Town Choir, to the fully developed trebles in the Tour Choir and emerging tenors and basses in the Young Men’s Ensemble, the Phoenix Boys Choir celebrates the voices of boys. Our boys learn emotional intelligence and develop lifelong skills in leadership, discipline, teamwork and empathy.

PBC gives every chorister the opportunity to tour, beginning with the Cadet Choir’s one-day tour and progressing to eight- to ten-day national or international tours for the Tour Choir and Young Men’s Ensemble. These experiences broaden a chorister’s view of the world while building independence, problem-solving skills, confidence, and cultural awareness.

To join PBC, take the first step and sign up for an audition, which includes a free voice lesson with a PBC conductor.

Select here to schedule your audition.

Auditions take place at the Phoenix Boys Choir building located at:
1131 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85014

General Requirements for our 2026-2027 Season

Singer must be between the ages of 7 and 18
Singer must turn 7 years old by September 30, 2026
Prior musical training is not necessary to participate in PBC

More About Our In-Person Auditions

You and your boy will meet with one of our conductors, learn more about the Phoenix Boys Choir and get the chance to ask questions. Then we’ll do some vocal work with your boy and give him the opportunity to sing a little. There is no need to prepare anything, and we don’t expect him to have singing experience. We use simple songs such as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Happy Birthday and the ABC Song, or your son can present a song of his choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

We have five levels, and we’ll help you find the right one:

Cadet Choir: Choir for boys 7–9 with little or no singing experience
Town Choir: Intermediate choir for boys ages 10–12 with some music experience
Tour Choir: Advanced choir for boys ages 10–13.
Young Men’s Ensemble: Advanced choir for teenage boys with changed or changing voices, generally ages 14–18​
Masters Men’s Choir: Advanced choir for adult men 18 or older.

Chorister placement begins with a voice lesson and audition where we can work with your boy and determine the best place for him to grow and succeed as a member of the Phoenix Boys Choir.

You and your boy will meet with one of our conductors, learn more about the Phoenix Boys Choir and get the chance to ask questions. Then we’ll do some simple vocal exercises with your boy and give him the opportunity to sing a little. There is no need to prepare anything, and we don’t expect him to have singing experience. We use well-known songs such as Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, Happy Birthday and the ABC Song, or your son can present a song of his choice. The process generally takes 20-30 minutes.

We accept boys from ages 7 to 18.

Cadet Choir: Rehearses on Tuesday evenings and one Saturday each month.
Town Choir: Rehearses Tuesday evenings and two Saturday mornings a month.
Tour Choir: Rehearses Tuesday evenings and 3 Saturday mornings.
Young Men’s Ensemble: Rehearses Monday evenings and 1 saturday a month.

Boys’ voices create a distinct timbre, or color of sound, that differs from girls’ voices. Composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Britten, and Bernstein have written music specifically for boys’ voices. The Phoenix Girls Chorus, sister organization to the Phoenix Boys Choir, offers the same high-quality music education and performance opportunities for girls and young women. For more information, visit girlschorus.org.

No. Although prior music experience is helpful, boys will have lessons in music theory and receive vocal training.

If he has a sincere interest, encourage him to contact us anyway. Some of our most gifted boys were reluctant to take that initial step because they were afraid they weren’t good enough.

Absolutely not! Boys are encouraged to stay actively involved in their other activities including choirs, sports and clubs. We try to be flexible with scheduling and attendance. That being said, there is a commitment required for purposes of sound quality. If your son cannot make a large number of rehearsals, this may not be the right activity for him. We need to be able to work with the boys continuously.

Tuition varies based on the choir in which a child participates. The cost for the Cadet Choir is $135/month, which includes a 3-day summer camp and their 1-day tour.

We provide financial assistance to those that qualify.

Most boys start in the Cadet Choir, where the uniform is a logo polo shirt and khaki pants. The Choir’s signature blue blazer is awarded upon acceptance into the Town Choir, Tour Choir and Young Men’s Ensemble.

The Phoenix Boys Choir performs regularly across the Greater Phoenix region. PBC choristers have also performed at many national and international venues. PBC embarks on an annual tour in the summer. In the past, we’ve gone to Australia, China, Spain, Portugal, Germany, France, Scotland, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Japan, Poland, Czech Republic, Canada, and many other countries!

The Cadet program prepares boys for performance through instruction in basic music theory, sight-singing, proper breathing, and vocal technique. All PBC ensembles receive ongoing training in vocal technique, music theory, and sight-singing. As choristers progress, mastering advanced theory levels provides a strong musical foundation and can give students an advantage when taking AP Music Theory in high school.

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