Chorus Information
Golden Valley Chorus (BHS: Central California Ch
Jim Turnmire, Director
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | Bob Hodges, Associate Director |
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| Description: | This is an amateur community, recreational, special interest men's chorus, open to the general public. We encourage all men and young men to join. |
| Web Address: | http://www.gvc.org |
| Year Estab: | 1957 |
| Mission: | Toperpetuate the American institution of barbershop singing; to work with young people to encourage them to sing and to promote and participate in charitable projects. |
| Emphasis: | Barbershop chorus and quartet singing. |
| Size: | 115 |
| Concerts/Year: | 8-Jun |
| Auditions: | Yes, held with Music Director and Music Committee Chairman on Chapter meeting nights prior to meeting. Auditions are held weekly upon appointment. The candidate is required to sing the scale, to sing on key, and to have a willingness to learn. |
| Dues: | $79 per year; youth through high school 1/2 fee. |
| Dress: | White tuxedo |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., WAr Memorial Building, Canal Street, Turlock |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Barbershop |
Type of Chorus: | Men's Barbershop |
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| Rehearse City: | Turlock | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | c/o Dick Compton, Pres., 1388 Juniper Ave, Atwater, 95301 |
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| Phone: | (209) 529-9639 |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | A mini-chorus of approximately 30 members to sing for smaller functions; a father-son chorus of 12 members. |
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| Discography: | None |
| Bibliography: | Various articles in Turlock Journal, Modesto Bee and Merced paper. Reviews of concerts. |