The BYC was initially named the Boulder Children's Choir, and was established in 1971 by Mrs. Ileen Cline. Mrs. Cline believed strongly that children could perform challenging, beautiful music in a quality, professional manner. She also believed that a group of this caliber could have a positive influence on the character of each member, and would command respect from the community at large. This remains the basis of the present Boulder Youth Choir. This allows the choir to perform any music of quality.
Quality is the major criterion used in selecting the music to be performed.
In November 1999 and 2000, the Boulder Youth Choir sang with the Boulder Philharmonic and the Boulder Ballet in Tschaikovsky's Nutcracker Ballet. We returned to collaborate with the Boulder Phil once again after a few years' absence. This was a wonderful series of performances and was very exciting for the kids. In April 2000, the Boulder Youth Choir joined the Rocky Mountain Chorale in two concerts at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. BYC is proud to announce its association with the Boulder Philharmonic, the Boulder Ballet and the Boulder Arts Academy in the Peak Arts Association .