On March 10 & 11, 2006, the Mid-Atlantic District will hold its annual spring convention and competition to qualify quartets for the international competition in Indianapolis this July.
All events will be held at the Cherry Hill Hilton hotel.
The Big Apple Chorus is proud to have representation in 5 of the quartets signed up to compete, including: Reveille (District Champs and international perennials), Greenwich Av. (now with Cecil Brown on Lead), Family Affair (with Neil Dingle- pictured to right), 'Round Midnight (Winner of the N.Y. Regional Harmony Sweeps) and senior quartet, Sugar Daddies.
Friends and fans of the Big Apple Chorus are welcome to attend this exciting weekend of quartet singing and fellowship. Visit the Mid-Altantic District for details and directions.
Judging by the audience reaction and the awarding of First Place and Audience Favorite to barbershop quartet 'Round Midnight at the 2006 New York Regional Harmony Sweepstakes, is it actually possible to say that Barbershop Rocks?
I like Barbershop sure enough, but I had the odds on Blue Jupiter, at least for this crowd. Hey, Blue Jupiter did Rock! They were absolutely excellent and delivered, as promised, original, vibrant, funk-based melodies and harmonies with a driving beat-box vocal percussion. They performed with conviction and a style all their own. So how did four guys singing fairly square stuff like "Tonight" from "West Side Story," "Tin Roof Blues," and "Glory of Love" not only win first place, but also take audience favorite and get one of the few standing ovations? Full Story...
His joie de vivre and an eagerness to embrace challenge has quietly infected the Big Apple Chorus for over 22 years. Even in retirement, life has so much to offer it can't slow down our March "Spotlight" featured man in BAC, Bob Kovach.Full Story...
Every year, and perhaps as many as 3 times a year, a chorus goes into competition to find out how it measures against its peers. Why? Read this article from the Barbershop Harmony Society to learn about these conventions!
The role of Corporate Event Planners can be a challenging one, especially if you are looking for a fresh and unique entertainment idea for banquets, luncheons, picnics, parties or other events.
The Big Apple Chorus can provide performance solutions for almost any corporate event. Our repertoire spans the genres of Broadway, swing, jazz, pop, gospel, patriotic and Americana. We can deliver performance groups from quartets and small ensembles to a full 85-man chorus. The performances can be feature events or simply background entertainment.
As a performance group, the Big Apple Chorus has performed to sell out audiences in Lincoln Center, private audiences and community gatherings. Our quartets have been featured in many private functions and major public events such as the U.S. Open, Belmont Stakes, Bryant Park Conservancy events, cruises, and much more.
Regardless of budget, venue or audience size -- the Big Apple Chorus can coordinate the right entertainment package for almost any event. You and your clients will enjoy and remember your event when you invite the Big Apple Chorus.
Email Dan George for more info.