Chorus Information
The Gold Standard Barbershop Chorus (BHS: Santa Cruz Chapter)
Duane King, Director
Information last updated: 2008-07-05
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, community, recreational, men's chorus, open to the general public. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.scbarbershop.org/ |
| Year Estab: | 1989 |
| Mission: | Men's barbershop chorus, part of The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. |
| Emphasis: | American vocal, a cappella, annual stage show, annual contest with neighboring barbershop choruses. |
| Size: | 20+ |
| Concerts/Year: | 6-Apr |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at weekly rehearsal meetings. Those auditioning spent 5 minutes with the Director--singing from sheet music, if possible; voice placement (vocal range). |
| Dues: | $10 per quarter |
| Dress: | Black shoes, black pants, white (tuxedo) shirts cummerbund and bow tie. |
| Rehearsals: | Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Inn at Pasatiempo, Highway 17, Santa Cruz |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Barbershop |
Type of Chorus: | Men's Barbershop |
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| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 3340 Julie Lane, Santa Cruz, 95062 |
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| Phone: | (831) 462-4354 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Quartets (three currently) |
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| Bibliography: | Local, two-paragraph stuff |
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