Chorus Information
 
Garden City Chorus (BHS: San Jose Chapter)
Chris Hebert, Musical Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
Description: | This is an amateur, community, recreational male chorus, open to the general public. |
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Web Address: | http://www.sjchorus.org |
Year Estab: | 1947 |
Mission: | Preservation and encouragement of "barbershop four part harmony for male voices. " |
Emphasis: | Barbershop harmony--music of the early 1900s to present day which meets the criteria of the barbershop style. |
Size: | Approx. 125 |
Concerts/Year: | 15-Oct |
Auditions: | Yes, held at regular chapter meetings/rehearsals each Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Those auditioning are required to sing a melody, sing intervals, show ability to harmonize. A prospective member will generally be auditioned after his third meeting. |
Dues: | $101 per year |
Dress: | Formal tuxedo and informal uniform |
Rehearsals: | Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Abraham Lincoln High School, 555 Dana Avenue, San Jose |
Categories
Type of Music: | Barbershop |
Type of Chorus: | Men's Barbershop |
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Rehearse City: | San Jose | ||
Region: | Santa Clara County | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | P.O. Box 7447, San Jose, 95150-7447 |
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Phone: | (408) 235-9744 |
Other Information
Related Groups: | Quartets |
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Discography: | Audiocassette or compact disk of our fiftieth anniversary will be availablel soon. |
Bibliography: | The Chapter Pitch, Monthly Bulletin Article, San Jose Mercury News, February 1989 Article, San Jose Mercury News, Leigh Weimer's column, September, 1996, about the trip to New Zealand and Australia, August 1996 |