THE GOLDEN SANDS CHORUS DIRECTOR SEARCH HAS BEGUN....
We are an award winning chorus of 55 active, energetic members looking for a new director. In addition to being a competition driven chorus, we are very active as a community chorus in the greater Long Beach, CA area. For more information and to apply, please contact Barbara Hennessy at barbara_hennessy@charter.net. What better way to experience being a BEACH GIRL (or GUY) than being our Director!!
The Golden Sands Chorus is an extraordinary group of women who gather together in celebration of the art form known as barbershop music. We've been a stable part of Long Beach history for nearly six decades! With performances all over the Greater Long Beach area, we are always seeking talented women singers to join us. We currently have over 50 singers of all ages and from all walks of life.
Golden Sands Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines, International, a non-profit organization of approximately 30,000 members in choruses and quartets, worldwide. The headquarters is in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Long Beach Chapter was chartered in 1952. Our name was officially changed to "The Golden Sands Chorus of Long Beach" in 1977.
Performance
The main purpose of Golden Sands Chorus is to get out and sing for our community. We sing at annual shows, a number of community events, and at annual competitions. We also perform Singing Telegrams around Mother's Day and during the holidays. We are available to sing at your next function or event. If you're looking for a unique musical experience to liven up your event, please check out our Hire Us section.
Education
In addition to sharing our music with others, another great passion of ours is learning more about the art of acapella singing. Vocal instruction is a regular part of chorus rehearsals, and a very important component of the chorus experience. A couple of times a year, we will get coaching from a visiting master in the art of barbershop, where we learn many fabulous tricks of the trade.
Competition
In the spring of every year, Golden Sands Chorus participates in the Region 11 chorus competition in Bakersfield, California. Competitions are a special time for quartets and choruses from our region to come together to sing for each other, and get some constructive feedback from a panel of judges. The winners of the regional competition in both quartet and chorus categories get to travel to International Competition, which is held in the fall in a city selected each year. In 2011, International Competition will be held in Houston, Texas.
Quartets
Most choruses have a number of members who form their own vocal quartets in addition to singing with the chorus. Golden Sands Chorus currently is home to two quartets, and we are very proud of them!
The Golden Sands Chorus of Long Beach is a dynamic, award-winning chorus dedicated to musical excellence and sharing the joy of four-part harmony through education and cutting-edge performances. We encourage camaraderie, confidence, and community relations, and are committed to high energy and the magic we create in every exciting performance.
The Golden Sands Chorus is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Your contributions are greatly appreciated! There's a link on the sidebar if you'd like to make a donation online.
Golden Sands Chorus
Rehearsals: Wednesdays 7pm - 10 pm
at Lakewood Masonic Center
5918 E Parkcrest Street, Long Beach, CA 90808
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