They may not be angels, but they sure can sing like them.

The Boys Choir of Harlem took Stephen Auditorium by storm Friday night causing audience members stand and dance. Not bad for a chorus concert, eh?

But the evening amounted to much more than just a chorus concert. Entering single file and taking their places on risers, the boys, who range in age from 8- 18-years-old, began with traditional choral arrangements by Bach and Schubert.

Reaching octaves unimaginable by the most skilled of sopranos, the pristine signature sound only obtainable by that of a young boy flooded the auditorium.

The soloist, not named in the program because “one never knows what Mother Nature has in mind for boys of this age and their voices,” astounded the audience with his precision and command of the works.

Founder and director of the Boys Choir of Harlem, Walter Turnball paused to share some history of the choir as members left for intermission. Founded in 1968 by Turnball, The Boys Choir of Harlem was known as the Ephesus Church Boys Choir.

Twenty-five years later, the small group of church choristers has grown to an institution serving over 500 boys and girls.

“Don’t they look angelic?” Turnball said of his prodigies. “Well, there ain’t an angel in the whole bunch.”

The second half of the performance was divided into a “Show Biz Medley,” “Jazz Greats,” “Pride and Hope” and “Contemporary.”

The medley consisted of Broadway favorites “The Lullaby of Broadway,” “One” and “No Bad News” among others. Not only was the choir’s singing talents displayed, but its dancing and entertaining prowess came to light as well.

The jazz segment slowed the pace but kept the audience captivated. But the true highlight of the show came during the inspirational and uplifting “Pride and Hope” section, which included the song written jus for the boys choir, “We Are Heroes.”

The group had everyone believing by song’s end after the choir praised “black boys were born to be heroes.” Soulful “Amazing Grace” brought tears and goose bumps.

Rounding out the show were contemporary songs “Power,” meant to represent the the spirit of The Boys Choir and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” from Disney’s The Lion King. The crowd was on its feet clapping along through “Power” and remained standing until the last note of the final song was sung.

As the choir members ran off stage to the lobby for a “meet and greet,” Turnball thanked everyone and asked to be notified should an “angel” be discovered among the boys.