Ragazzi has received praise from regional and national media outlets for its quick and creative transition to online learning. KQED highlighted that choir directors are spending extra time working individually with choristers to provide feedback … read more
Joyce Keil has recently announced her intention to step down from Ragazzi at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year. At that time, Joyce will have concluded 33 years as Founder and Artistic Director. On … read more
It is with mixed feelings that I am writing to let you know that, after 32 years, this (2019-2020) will be my final year as Artistic Director of Ragazzi. I am sad to leave, but … read more
On Tuesday, November 27, beginning at 5 AM PST, all donations made to US nonprofits through Facebook will be matched by Facebook and PayPal. Let your personal philanthropy shine during this traditional season of giving … read more
Over 400 Volunteer Hours! Thanks to Nathan Tan, one of Ragazzi’s high school singers who is also a Boy Scout, we now have a gorgeous newly renovated music theory room! Nathan saw that the music … read more
This essay was written by the parent of a Ragazzi chorister, graduating class of 2018. We thank this young man and his family for sharing the highlights of his years with the chorus, But most … read more
Symphony Swings and Sings with Bernstein Story by Joshua Kosman, photos by Stefan Cohen San Francisco Chronicle, September 23, 2017 … Friday’s performance was nothing if not alluring — vigorous but soft-grained in the opening movement … read more
The following is a brief essay from Ragazzi’s December 2016 programs for our In The Company of Angels concerts. Angels: Visitors From Another World What are angels? They appear as messengers or agents from the … read more
Choral music has a long written record (maybe 2,500 years), but as a folk art, its heritage is likely entwined with all of human history. There are cultures on the planet that don’t embrace all the … read more
Ragazzi Boys Chorus is helping to build remarkable boys, as described in this shortened version of our mission statement: “Ragazzi educates boys to perform choral music to the highest standards of excellence, instilling self-confidence, cooperation, leadership, sensitivity … read more