How to listen to the music of “Wintersong”
Boys singing in that ephemeral, unique angelic sound–why do we love it so much? Because of its pure beauty, because it lasts for such a short time in a boy’s life or because of the … read more
Category: News: Page 14
‘Tis the season!
We are coming up on many Ragazzi and non-Ragazzi events that contribute to the “season.” Some are obvious: Thanksgiving, Ragazzi concerts and gigs, Hanukkah, Christmas, and of course, there are others. Less obvious is Ragazzi’s Annual … read more
Boychoirs: a fragile and important legacy
Special, celebrated and unique Ragazzi Boys Chorus was created to give boys the opportunity to sing, to work together as artists and to express their emotional lives. Ragazzi also continues a long tradition of boys … read more
What shall be their music?
Music is a spiritual gift, binding people together no matter what language we speak, what our culture may be or where we live. Singing is the most spiritual music because it incorporates words and we … read more
Bruce Olstad leads “Il Trovatore” chorus at West Bay Opera
One of our newest faculty members, Bruce Olstad, was chorus master of West Bay Opera’s just-concluded production of Verdi’s Il Trovatore. The San Francisco Classical Voice, in its review, said, “It takes an effort to … read more
The value of music education
What is the value of music education? How do we define success? Most of us are looking for the great college acceptance, a challenging and prestigious job and a happy life for our children. A … read more
Ragazzi Pops! concert
The acclaimed Ragazzi Boys Chorus concludes its 2013–14 season with audience favorites and fresh dance moves in Ragazzi Pops! This fun-filled pops concert will give fans the chance to catch Ragazzi’s touring boys before they head … read more
Vance George conducts boys and girls choruses
Vance George, the esteemed choral director emeritus of the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, conducts the combined forces of the Ragazzi Boys Chorus and the Young Women’s Chorus of San Francisco Mar 22 at the First … read more
Ragazzi named one of the “Best Choirs on the Peninsula”
As reported by CBS, Ragazzi is one of the Best Choirs on the Peninsula. We are very honored to be recognized as a top choir in the Bay Area, and have over 25 years of … read more