American Boychoir Returns from Korea After 16-Day Tour

The American Boychoir, having traveled to Korea for the past 16 days, arrived home safely to Princeton on Wednesday.  

Invited to perform by the Daejeon Culture and Arts Foundation, the choir performed at the Daejeon International Choral Festival. The trip sponsored by the city’s Ministry of Culture and the Korea Federation for Choral Music.

The American Boychoir was the only all-boys group performing in the festival, giving members an opportunity to sing for and listen to a variety of choirs from around the world.  

 “The tour was a success in every way,” says Litton-Lodal Music Director Fernando Malvar-Ruiz.  “We sang to wildly appreciative crowds and the boys surpassed all expectations in their performances. But more importantly, the choristers had a truly immersive experience by staying with local Korean families. This country, and the many friends we have made there, have left indelible memories for years to come.” 

The Boychoir then performed at various venues in Seoul, including a concert at the renowned Baekyang Hall on the Yonsei University, a visit to the Demilitarized Zone, the National Museum, many national monuments and parks and the amusement park Everland.

This trip marks The American Boychoir’s fourth tour to Korea in its 75-year history, having performed in Busan and Seoul before audiences of more than 4,000.