The San Jose Mercury News writes: [Ragazzi] can’t perform live or even rehearse together, but has released a trio a videos recorded in the coronavirus-chorus style. Members of the choir — which has more than … read more
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 season. At that time, Joyce will have concluded 33 years as Founder and Artistic Director. On behalf … 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
Chorus America wrote about our December 2017 concert series, quoting Artistic Director Joyce Keil: “Our concert this year was called ‘Ubi Caritas: Where There Is Love.’ The idea was that all these different faiths value … read more
The San Mateo Daily Journal wrote about our holiday concert series: Local audiences know the Ragazzi Boys Chorus from whenever such a group is needed for a choral work that somebody is putting on: Orff’s … read more
The San Francisco Classical Voice wrote about our upcoming holiday concerts: Ragazzi doesn’t rely on traditional Christmas fare alone. No, when Ragazzi presents “Ubi Caritas: Where There Is Love,” the sky is the limit on variety and … read more
This essay was written by the parent of a Ragazzi chorister who is in the graduating class of 2018. We thank this young man and his family for sharing the highlights of his years with … read more
The Half Moon Bay Review featured two local Ragazzi choristers who are currently singing with the San Francisco Symphony: At the end of September, the San Francisco Symphony celebrated American composer Leonard Bernstein, and two … read more
The San Francisco Chronicle lauded a performance by Ragazzi chorister Nicholas Hu, who sang with the San Francisco Symphony on a program of Leonard Bernstein compositions. Of all the multifold moods and personalities that course … read more