Based on the number of zealous and polar-opposite viewpoints posted under this video, it is clear that Youtube is full of passionate KSB and PBCC parents with long-closed minds. Philly is blessed with two magnificent boychoirs, each of which has aspects that make it beautiful. I would encourage all of the couch-critics out there to actually attend a concert or two (both organizations could certainly use asses in the seats) and stop making sweeping generalizations based on low quality videos.
@pianoman1096 Well said! Boys choirs are a dying breed these days, and Philly is fortunate to have not just one, but TWO world-class groups. Philadelphians should be proud of the talent of the young people in their city (and its surroundings) and should enjoy the musical gifts that both choirs provide (**disclosure: I'm an alumnus of the PBC 1995-2000, and I love the PBC but I also have a ton of respect for KSB's directors Joe Fitzmartin and Steve Fisher, who were with the PBC while I was there)
The keystone state boys choir has horrible tone bad blend and basically just mediocre. Trust me I have been to one of their performances and the Philadelphia boys choir sounds better by far. That's just my opinion, though
I really don't understand the big debate in Philadelphia about which is the better choir, KSB or PBC, like is it really that close? Listen to this! These are 8 and 10 year olds singing more sophisticated music, more dynamic music at a real professional grade, whereas KSB has high school students who can't even come close to this standard! Its unbelievable bravo!
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this is ok but i honestly think that the All South Jersey choir is better and if anyone of u guys know Kyle Blackburn he said that the All South Jersey Choir is better too.
If you really must know, Fitz PURPOSELY broke off of the choir before they went on tour to try and ruin them. Did you know that when you made this comment?
weird seeing Jeffrey Smith as the conductor. He was a boy in the choir when I was. So was John Stroud, he was in my carpool a few times. Still sounds great.
awesome! i was in the bass section for this concert! true you can't see all the sopranos and tenors, thats regrettable, but its still a very powerful beautiful song. great job!
Based on the number of zealous and polar-opposite viewpoints posted under this video, it is clear that Youtube is full of passionate KSB and PBCC parents with long-closed minds. Philly is blessed with two magnificent boychoirs, each of which has aspects that make it beautiful. I would encourage all of the couch-critics out there to actually attend a concert or two (both organizations could certainly use asses in the seats) and stop making sweeping generalizations based on low quality videos.
pianoman1096 7 months ago
@pianoman1096 Well said! Boys choirs are a dying breed these days, and Philly is fortunate to have not just one, but TWO world-class groups. Philadelphians should be proud of the talent of the young people in their city (and its surroundings) and should enjoy the musical gifts that both choirs provide (**disclosure: I'm an alumnus of the PBC 1995-2000, and I love the PBC but I also have a ton of respect for KSB's directors Joe Fitzmartin and Steve Fisher, who were with the PBC while I was there)
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omg this is a very nice arrangement and one of the best . jeff is the best
jawuan101 11 months ago
omg this is a very nice arrangement and one of the best .
jawuan101 11 months ago
Why didn't the director write a complete tnew carol intead of completely tearing this lovely carol to shreds. It's sounds nothing like the original,
T E R R I B L E. I would be ashamed to post this.
curlingnf 11 months ago
I meant sound mediocre on that previous post
75689061 1 year ago
The keystone state boys choir has horrible tone bad blend and basically just mediocre. Trust me I have been to one of their performances and the Philadelphia boys choir sounds better by far. That's just my opinion, though
75689061 1 year ago
The original chords are beautiful..i don't like the arrangement..
arsnio7 1 year ago
the comparison is ks is more crisp in sound and philadelphia boychoir is not better than ksb ksb travel more and sound better point blank
MIKELAWRYSTAR1 1 year ago
I really don't understand the big debate in Philadelphia about which is the better choir, KSB or PBC, like is it really that close? Listen to this! These are 8 and 10 year olds singing more sophisticated music, more dynamic music at a real professional grade, whereas KSB has high school students who can't even come close to this standard! Its unbelievable bravo!
Buzaglod 1 year ago
i think i was in this as well, I was soprano 2 at the time. and ASJ is no where close to this kind of singing
singinghistory 2 years ago
i think i might have been in this concert. not sure. i do remeber doing a christmas show at irvine but i did like 2 or 3.
seatally 2 years ago
I just the Philadelphia Boys Choir I want my sons to be in it some day but they are both under 2 now! But they love to sing =)
ltoomey82 2 years ago
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dwoods105 2 years ago
hello. what about H him self. duh!
gorosaurs 2 years ago
Ummm....zoom in? Please?
ILuvSiameses1225 2 years ago
good times being the philadelphia boys and it was fun singing that song
Jrod3V 3 years ago
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this is ok but i honestly think that the All South Jersey choir is better and if anyone of u guys know Kyle Blackburn he said that the All South Jersey Choir is better too.
blessthefallrox62 3 years ago
lol this is a great song and jeff was thinking when he picked this
lamachicken5 3 years ago
i love cade gertson i go to skool wit him but he refuses to be in the skool chior
sweetydarlyn 3 years ago
yeah ok doubt it. Jeff Smith works miracles though he really is an amazing director
KEN8ER 3 years ago
If you really must know, Fitz PURPOSELY broke off of the choir before they went on tour to try and ruin them. Did you know that when you made this comment?
choirboy1001 3 years ago
lots of cute guys lol...but this is amazing! I live in philly!
steelersrock227 3 years ago
alot of those kids are in like 3rd grade.
blessthefallrox62 3 years ago
really? it looks like it was... isnt? this at the Irvine?... well i sang this same song song Jeff's first year. My bad
KEN8ER 3 years ago
this wasn't jeffs first year, this was just last year at the winter concert of '07.
gijoezorad 3 years ago
I remember this... jeffs first year conducting... I am in this on the soprano 1 side.
KEN8ER 3 years ago
i wish i know how to sing it.. its really great,,,.. and create blending.. wow what a team
charmedx18 3 years ago
weird seeing Jeffrey Smith as the conductor. He was a boy in the choir when I was. So was John Stroud, he was in my carpool a few times. Still sounds great.
Monkeypox123 3 years ago
PBC Alumni Sounds GREAT!
centerstageact55 3 years ago
Im in the choir im soprano 1 the choir rocks! Its one of my favorite songs as well...
eae215eae 4 years ago
im in philadelphia boys choir in soprano 2
philly1089 4 years ago
Soprano 2 High?
Buzaglod 4 years ago
Wow! The Philadelphia Boys Choir is great!!!! I love that song!!! I am in the Alto II section.
scipiomask 4 years ago
awesome! i was in the bass section for this concert! true you can't see all the sopranos and tenors, thats regrettable, but its still a very powerful beautiful song. great job!
gijoezorad 4 years ago
good thing we can see all the soprano's....
iwontsitbak914 4 years ago
hahah bobby...
jparenti 4 years ago