Considered,” on Maryland Public Television, National Family Radio, and WBJC. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the choir briefly suspended all in-person rehearsals. The choir has now reinstated rehearsals and regularly meets at the Center for the Arts. Tours In the summer of 2001, the choir made its first international debut touring Europe and performing at various prestigious venues such as St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City for Pope John Paul II. The choir has continued to tour extensively, locally, nationally, and internationally. The choir has toured many countries in Europe and the Americas. In 2004 and 2017, the choir toured Ireland where they served as choir in residence for Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. They have also been invited to perform at The White House, the Kennedy Center, the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., St. Patrick’s and Holy Trinity Cathedrals in New York, Coventry Cathedral in England, and in the Stern Auditorium at Carnegie Hall. Structure The choir is divided into the following groupings, based on musical knowledge, voice part, and skill. Resident Training Choir The Resident Training Choir contains the newest and typically youngest members, learning the basics of reading music and music theory. Treble Choir The Treble Choir consists of younger boys who are relatively new to singing in an organized setting. Tour Choir The Tour Choir is composed of advanced singers of all ages, focusing on traditional chamber church music. They travel across the world to perform on three annual tours. Concert Choir The Concert Choir is the intermediate group, composed of all ages, which also tours extensively. Young Men's Chorus This choir group consists of older boys with changed voices, drawing from both the Concert and Tour Choirs. Funding The Maryland State Boychoir is primarily supported by private donors, including individuals, businesses, and foundations. Annual events The Choir performs at various venues throughout the year but has 9 main events they perform every year. Winter Camp The choir holds an annual winter camp over a long weekend to introduce the component choirs to the spring repertoire. Spring and Fall Tours The Concert Choir, Tour Choir, and Changed Voice Choir embark on short tours in the spring and fall. They typically sing at churches, schools, and retirement communities. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols Held in the days leading up to Christmas... Summer Camp All of the component choirs attend a week-long summer camp on a college campus, which fosters