The Maryland State Boychoir served as the host for the 6th Annual Baltimore Boychoir Festival and was pleased to have Dr. James Litton serve as Guest Director. This year's festival took place May 13 and 14, 2005 with a concluding concert on the 14th at Kraushaar Auditorium on the campus of Goucher College. Nearly 300 choristers from across the United States came together for a weekend dedicated to strengthening their skills, deepening their sense of community, and celebrating their art!

Before an almost sold-out auditorium, the Keystone State Boychoir, the Newark Boys Chorus, the Young People's Chorus of New York City - Young Men's Chorus, the Chicago Boy Choir, the Maryland Boy Choir and our own Maryland State Boychoir, captivated the crowd, bringing them to thunderous applause and to several standing ovations. As a special treat, the premiere of a brand-new commissioned work, Walking on Air, was directed by its author, Malcolm Daglish.

A few boys enjoying lunch on the lawn.

The combined choirs on stage.

Malcolm Daglish directing Walking on Air.

Dr. Litton directing the combined choirs.

Dr. Litton thanking the audience and the choristers.

Dr. Litton is widely regarded as one of America's most prominent choral conductors. A specialist in children's choral techniques and an accomplished organist, he recently retired after nearly 20 years as the Litton-Lodal Music Director and Conductor of The American Boychoir, leading the Boychoir in more than 2,500 concerts in 48 states and around the world. Dr. Litton has conducted choral and orchestral works throughout five continents, and regularly leads workshops and seminars in the United States and abroad.

Last year's event featured composer, conductor and pianist Francisco J. Nunez as the Guest Director.

If you would like to receive additional information on this event, please call the Maryland State Boychoir's office at (410) 668-2003. Our Boychoir Festival Brochure is also available by clicking this link.