Billy Dye, Artistic Director
Artistic Director of the Richmond Boys Choir, received a Bachelors of Music Education (BME) from Shenandoah Conservatory of Music (now known as Shenandoah University) and a Masters of Music (MM) from Virginia Commonwealth University. He served, as Vocal Supervisor at Williamsburg VA's Busch Gardens for numerous years. While there he coached, wrote and directed a variety of shows and vocal styles. Mr. Dye continues to exhibit his talents as music director as well as vocal director for many theatrical productions throughout the state. Billy was the music coordinator for the National Red Cross Convention, which included conducting a 1,000-voice chorus and orchestra, the music advisor for Governor Gilmore's Inaugural Prayer Breakfast and a guest conductor for the Richmond City All-Elementary School Choir. Not limited to Virginia, Billy's artistic influence can be heard as far as Branson, Missouri. Mr. Dye is a member of Phi Mu Alpha professional music fraternity, and Alpha Psi Omega, honorary theatre fraternity. Mr. Dye's varied background and experiences in the arts are said to make an unquestionable contribution to the growth and development of young, well-rounded performers and musicians. Billy's recent accolades include a Citizenship Award from the Astoria Beneficial Club, Inc for "Devotion to the African American Youth in the field of Music, Serving as a Positive Role Model, Bringing Credit to Richmond, VA the State of Virginia, and the United States of America" and an acknowledgement by the National Association of University Women for community contributions. Billy is also a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and taught at the Maggie L. Walker Governors School and Appomattox Regional Governors School.
E-Mail: billy@richmondboyschoir.org
Annette Henry, Administrative Manager
Mrs. Henry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilatation Counseling and a minor in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. She was previously employed in the Department of Health Administration at MCV/VCU for 27 years as program coordinator, student administrator, and financial aid advisor. Mrs. Henry has received many awards and recognitions for her hard work including the Riese Melton Award for promoting cultural diversity with students of the VCU community.
