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…
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Generals, May 2022
Put Your Creativity to Work
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…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Why Join Chordaires?
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…
Generals, February 2022
Chordaires Chorus Gives Back
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…
Generals, November 2021
Happy Holidays
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…
Clubs & Classes, October 2021
Happy Holidays from The Chordaires
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Chordaires Are Feeling the Need to Sing
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…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Chordaires Hit High Note
Rita Brown Sing! It will lift your spirits, lighten your heart and your step, and fill food bags. What? Well, Chordaires Show Chorus (barbershop at its best) has been rehearsing for the day we can perform for you again. To add to our minimal contact, we decided to help a few other folks. We contacted…
Front Page, December 2019
Happy Holiday
Karen Sproates What are you doing Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.? Chordaires Show Chorus will be performing their third annual Christmas Concert, Happy Holiday, on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. at SLCC. The music is varied from traditional carols to newer holiday songs and runs approximately an hour. “This concert is our gift to…
Clubs & Classes, September 2019
Another season begins for the Chordaires Show Chorus
Karen Sproates Chordaires Chorus of Sun Lakes is thrilled to be starting the new season with their director Marc Gaston and a new board. Ginger Henry, president, will be leading the Chordaires this year with the help of Donna Commo, vice president; Janet Lewis, treasurer; and Kay Tymn, secretary. Thursday, October 3, is the first…