Leo Choir Steps On National Stage Tuesday, August 26 at 7 p.m. CST on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.

The Leo Choir Boys of Leo Catholic High School will step onto the national stage Tuesday, August 26 at 7 p.m. CST on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”

“With their powerful voices and heartfelt performances, these young men will proudly represent both their school and the City of Chicago,” said Dr. Shaka A. Rawls, Principal of Leo Catholic High School. “We are asking Chicago to stand with us.”

Following the performance, voting will open at AGT.VOTE.NBC.com from Tuesday, 7 p.m. through Wednesday, 7 a.m. CST.

According to school officials, support for Leo’s “world renowned” Choir has been building since last spring, when the student singers and Choir Director Mrs. LaDonna Hill electrified the America’s Got Talent judges and a national viewing audience.

“This is about more than just a performance,” said Dr. Rawls, a 1993 graduate of Leo. “It’s about showcasing the spirit of our city, the strength of our mission and the brilliance of our boys.”

The entire Leo community has been rallying support with watch parties, donations and, now, preparations to cast votes, according Dan McGrath, president of Leo and a 1968 graduate. A national voting audience will determine which acts advance beyond the quarterfinals.

“Mrs. Hill has been able to draw the best performances from these young men, and Tuesday should be no different,” McGrath said. “The Leo Choir intends to earn the votes here locally and win over the hearts of a national viewing audience.”

As Leo Catholic High School approaches its 100th anniversary, this milestone performance underscores the school’s mission to uplift and inspire.

“Our Leo Choir Boys embody the spirit of brotherhood, resilience, and excellence that has defined the institution since 1926,” Dr. Rawls said. “Leo’s young men are proud to represent the South Side of Chicago. They believe that being a member of the Choir gives them the ability to dream even higher.”

“We like to call them ‘The World-Renowned Leo Choir’,” McGrath said. “To watch Mrs. Hill is to experience how skillfully and lovingly she teaches and directs our young men. The Choir has become one of the school’s most visible and valuable assets. Their energy and talent has ‘wowed’ audiences all over Chicago.”

From Soldier Field to “The Bean” to the Palmer House lobby at Christmas, “Have Voices Will Travel” seems an appropriate tagline for the on-the-go young singers, always accompanied by Dr. Rawls, who often stops by the music room on his morning rounds to hear the singers practice.

Each school year concludes with the Leo Choir performing at Leo’s graduation.

The Leo choir’s most recent public appearances have prepared them well for Tuesday’s “live” performance:

* A June 14 appearance and performance for the citywide celebration of Cardinal Blasé Cupich’s Holy Mass celebration for Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field.

* A June 19 appearance at Wrigley Field to sing the National Anthem and “Lift Every Voice” in celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, also known as Freedom Day.

LEO BACKGROUND

Leo offers College Prep and Honors courses. The school’s educational leaders have developed a rigorous and well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare today’s students for the “next step”—college, the military or the work force—as they convert 21st Century challenges into opportunities.

Leo’s staff is committed to working with students and challenging them to give their best and realize their best. Teachers and students value the small class sizes that ensure each student gets the support and attention he needs to succeed.

Leo participates in Big Shoulders Fund Plus, which is an initiative in 30 schools across Chicago. Big Shoulders made this commitment in recognition of the exceptional value Leo provides to families and the important role it plays in the community. Leo’s partnership with Big Shoulders Fund strengthens the school’s long-term sustainability and vitality.

AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

For more information on casting a vote, please visit the official show site at: AGT.VOTE.NBC.com.

New this season, you can vote directly in the NBC app, available now on iOS or Android. Make sure you download today; voting opens at the start of every Live Show at 8pm ET on Tuesdays and ends at 7 a.m. ET on Wednesday morning. You must register with an email address. You can also still vote on your web browser or via the AGT app.