Boys Choir

Pamela J. Johnson founded the Afro-American Music Institute Boys’ Choir in 1990. The group was originally formed to present a musical tribute to fathers on Father’s Day. Under the direction of Dr. James T. Johnson Jr, the ensemble has grown into a choir renown for its musical styles and its interpretations of African-American Music such as black art music, blues, gospel, pop, spiritual, and jazz.

Today, the choir is an important part of the Afro-American Music Institute's (AAMI) infrastructure serving as the foundation of the youth laboratory. AAMI Boys’ Choir, is a positive community-based alternative, enabling its members to experience the richness and excitement of creative expression.

The benefits gained by the youth are discipline, confidence, motivation, and the continual building of their self-esteem. Additionally, the choir prepares members to be productive individuals allowing them to believe in themselves and their potential. They learn the value of friendship and the importance of respecting self and others.

The choir has performed at major festivals, churches, universities, civic affairs and social organizations throughout the Metropolitan Pittsburgh area. Also the ensemble has performed on radio and television shows. In June of 2011, AAMI Boys Choir took the 1st place trophy in the National Boys Choir Competition in Louisville, Kentucky.