Randall Wolfe directs the popular Cincinnati (Ohio) Boychoir, who recently had two members accepted to tour Japan and the US with the prestigious Vienna Boys Choir's Haydnchor. 'Seven Continents' is a lively collection of tunes from Africa (the African folksong 'Siyahamba'), South America ('Tinga Layo,' West Indies folksong), Asia ('A Crying Bird,' Taiwanese folksong), Europe (Johann Strauss, Jr.'s 'Tritsch Tratsch Polka'), Australia (the well-known folksong 'Kookaburra'), and North America (Mary Earl's 'Beautiful Ohio' and 'When My Baby Smiles at Me'). 14 songs in all, all lightly piano accompanied. A fun, spirited collection from the Cincinnati Boychoir!

This is part 2 of a well-selected, sweetly-performed collection of 18 tunes from all over the world by the well-traveled and beloved Boychoir, who have toured throughout the US and in Austria, Germany, the Czech Republic and Canada. Some favorites are, the Zulu song 'Mangwani Mpulele,' from Africa, 'Haera Ra' from Australia, 'Eu e Voce' from Brazil, John Sanders' 'A Canticle of Joy' from Europe, Carlton Young's 'Penguins' from Antarctica, 'Hitori' from Japan, and from North America, Libby Larsen's 'Ring the Bells' and Queen Lili'uokalani's 'Nani Na Pua Ko'olau.' Light piano accompaniment on all songs. A well-selected and nicely-sung program by the pride of Cincinnati!

Founded in 1965, the Cincinnati Boychoir is divided into three groups; the Training Choir, Resident Choir, and the elite Touring Choir. Their Christmas CD, 'Gift,' is exactly that! Beginning with Josef Rheinburger's 'Messe in A, Op. 125 and Benjamin Britten's 12-part 'Ceremony of Carols,' we proceed to 5 Christmas Carols, including 'Joy to the World,' the Sicilian hymn 'O Sanctissima,' and 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing.' Then we have 4 'Holiday Songs with the Resident Choir,' 'Riu, Riu, Chiu,' 'Children's Song of the Nativity,' 'Nino Querido' and 'Ding, Dong, Merrily on High; followed by 6 'Holiday Favorites,' which include the German tune 'Kling, Clockchen,' 'The Little Drummer Boy,' 'Toyland' and 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas.' All songs are accompanied by piano, harp and other instruments. As Christmas is about one special child, we particularly love beautiful Christmas music sung by a fine, well-directed children's choir like the Cincinnati Boychoir - it's a Gift!

40 Years' is the 4th CD by the present incarnation of the 32-strong Boychoir, which has a yearly six-concert subscription series in Cincinnati, plus many outreach performances that include appearances with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Vienna Boys Choir, Honolulu Symphony and many others. 17 songs, all accompanied by organ and piano. Some favorites are Johann Strauss' 'On the Beautiful Blue Danube,' Johann Roman's 'Jubilate Deo,' Simon Lindley's 'Ave Maria,' the lively Argentinian song 'Escondido,' the lovely 'Hamabe No Uta' by Narita and Kitamura, the spiritual 'Go Where I Send Thee,' the Irish air 'Danny Boy,' Franz Schubert's 'Ave Maria,' 'The King of Love,' a traditional Irish hymn, 'Amazing Grace,' and a beautiful 'Best of Walt Disney' medley. All accompanied of course, but wonderful arrangements and the sweet, clear voices of the boys make each cover seem new.

Founded in 1965, the Cincinnati Boychoir presents its own concert series and performs 40 times a year for symphonies, television, community organizations, churches, weddings, clubs and retirement homes. 'America Sings' features 18 songs, some accompanied by piano, flute and organ. Our favorites are the spirituals 'Great Day!,' 'Run to Jesus,' 'Deep River' and 'I Hear a Voice Callin' for Me,' 'Variations on America' and 'I Hear America Singing.' Others are Irving Berlin's 'God Bless America,' 'Battle Hymn of the Republic' and Sousa's 'Stars and Stripes Forever.' James Dana's 'My Tent Beside the Oregon,' 'When Can I Read My Title Clear' and the American folk tune 'My Shepherd Will Supply My Need' are also very fine. Another stellar collection by one of our favorite boychoirs!