Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale
Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale is a boys' choir and mens chorale based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, currently under the direction of Jeffery R. Smith. They are known as "America's Ambassadors of Song" and are considered to be one of the best boys choirs in the world. Their notable concert venues have included Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, the Kimmel Center, and the Academy of Music (Philadelphia).
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