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THE HISTORY of the tower city chorus |
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Organized in 1940, Cleveland's was one of the first S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. Chapters to be chartered east of the Mississippi River . The Cleveland West Suburban Chapter was recognized by the Johnny Appleseed District as its 2002 "Quality Chapter of the Year" for outstanding quality in the pursuit of activities in its community representing both Barbershop harmony and the spirit of the Johnny Appleseed District. |
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The Tower City Chorus is a vital organization of 70 singers that includes men from most of the communities in and around Cleveland and represents most occupations and professions. The Chorus and its many celebrated quartets have been actively entertaining audiences for 71 years. Current as well as former members have distinguished themselves in international competition. The Great Bunch of Guys have been Senior International Quartet Medalists and the Boston Common, Grandmas Boys, and Keepsakes were International Quartet Champions. Hi Fi Four and Postgrads were Johnny Appleseed District Champions. Most recently, Cat Fish Bend were GOLD Medalists in Portland at the International College Quartet Competition.
The Tower City Chorus is comprised of singers whose members enjoy singing a cappella music, good fun, and fellowship, while supporting their communities with the gift of quality music. Each year, the members contribute many man-hours singing for churches, as well as local charitable and civic organizations. In 2002, the Tower City Chorus was honored to sing with the Cleveland POPS Orchestra under Carl Topilow and received this rave review from Mark Satola, Plain Dealer Music Editor:"Acclaim of a different sort was expressed after the Tower City Chorus, an 80-voice men's choir in the barbershop quartet tradition, moved to the sides of the stage after a lively extended version of Berlin's "Alexander's Ragtime Band." Cries of "Don't go!" and "More!" prompted Topilow to reassure the audience that the men weren't leaving. They were just moving to the back of the stage to sing selections from "The Music Man" with the orchestra."
Since that first performance with the Cleveland POPS we've been invited back on several occasions, most recently for "The Spirit of Christmas 2005"
Come join us! You'll find more information throughout this website about our Tuesday night chapter meetings!
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since 1940 - celebrating 71years of singing! |