Chorus Information
Marin Golden Gate Barbershop Chorus (BHS, Marin Chapter)
Phil DeBar, Director
Information last updated: 2011-07-18
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Asst Conductor : | Paul Wren, Assistant Director |
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| Description: | This is a recreational, special interest men's chorus, dedicated to singing a cappella music in the barbershop style. The chorus competes regularly at the division level (Northwest Division of the Far Western District) of the Barbershop Harmony Society |
| Web Address: | http://marinbarbershopchorus.org |
| Year Estab: | 1954 |
| Mission: | An ever-growing fraternity of Barbershop Harmony singers, leading the cause of encouraging vocal music in the schools and in our community |
| Emphasis: | A cappella singing in the barbershop harmony style, based on standards set by the Barbershop Harmony Society, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, TN |
| Size: | 26 |
| Concerts/Year: | 1 |
| Skills Required : | Ability to sing a simple melody in tune! |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at meeting place any time of year. Very informal. |
| Dues: | $164 per year |
| Payments to Singers: | None |
| Dress: | Chorus uniform: Black pants, black shoes, black socks, with either red polo shirt with embroidered logo, or white shirt, black bow tie and red suspenders with black musical notes. Uniforms are the responsibility of individual members. |
| Rehearsals: | Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 PM, 1st Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo, 72 Kensington Rd (at Ross Ave), San Anselmo. Through the courtyard and up the stairs! |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Barbershop |
Type of Chorus: | Men's Barbershop |
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| Rehearse City: | San Anselmo, CA | ||
| Region: | Marin County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Marin Golden Gate Barbershop Chorus PO Box 292 San Anselmo, CA 94979 |
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| Phone: | 415.488.5013 |
| Email: | information@marinbarbershopchorus.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Opus IV (quartet); Upscale Sound (quartet); Serendipity (quartet), MarinTones (quartet) |
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| Comments: | Ages 13 and up welcome to attend! |