One the best parts of being a Chordaire is singing at private events like holiday parties, club celebrations, or at care homes. A highlight of our holiday experience was our appearance at two assisted living homes in Chandler, Desert Springs and Spring Garden, both owned by Autry and Marriza Palacios. The staff invited residents’ family…
Linda Ryan Libby Bender is at the heart of Chordaires. A member since 2015, the group created a new role for her in 2017, as assistant director. She is the liaison between the chorus and the director and much more. As both a member of Chordaires and a lifelong musician, she facilitates communication between the chorus…
Linda Ryan As summer wraps up, I’m looking forward to rejoining my new friends in Chordaires. I’ll be back in Sun Lakes in time for the last lunch and/or cards get-together of the summer, and sectional practices for the Veterans Day celebration in Cottonwood in November. Sectional practices are an opportunity for the groups that…
Linda Ryan Recently, Chordaire Barb Hyder launched a summer education series called BarbED for members and those who are considering joining the show chorus. I am excited, because it will be like a free summer camp for senior women like me. Everything I know about music I learned by the age of 15. That was…
Linda Ryan Can you write? Can you make a poster or do any kind of crafts? Can you find and coordinate appropriate props? Can you dance? Read a script? How about take photos or videos? Do you have website skills? Are you a salesperson? As a new member of the chorus, I was amazed at…
Linda Ryan There I was on a riser onstage before an audience of nearly 300 people when Ginger Henry blew the starting note on a pitchpipe for the opening number of the Chordaires’ Spring Show. I went blank. I’m told it’s not unusual, especially for rookies. As soon as the women around me burst forth…
Sandra Bocynesky December was a busy month for Chordaires, as they were preparing for their annual Christmas concert. But amid that activity, members made time to give back to our community and society as well. Non-perishable food items were collected at one of their Thursday rehearsal times for St. Vincent de Paul’s food bank. There…
Sandra Bocynesky What are you doing Dec. 17 at 2 p.m.? Save the date, because the Chordaires Show Chorus will be performing their Fourth Annual Christmas Concert, Happy Holidays, on Friday, Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. The best part is, there is no admission fee—just great music! The…
Sandra Bocynesky Happy Holidays! We are so excited, we can’t wait to tell you about what is forthcoming for all of our Sun Lakes residents, families, and friends. Chordaires Show Chorus is putting on a free Christmas performance the afternoon of Dec. 17, at 2 p.m. in the San Tan Ballroom at Cottonwood. You won’t…
Rita Brown The Chordaires (an all-female Barbershop chorus) are looking for reasons to gather and sing! We are going through our costumes and remembering past shows—and having a blast. Whether the songs have been patriotic or past favorites, we have enjoyed the sounds of joy and felt the love of community. One of my favorites…