News from the Gaslight Chorus

Chorus Featured at the 6th Annual Baxter Concert Series

Posted Mar 26, 2012

March 25, 2012

 The Gaslight Chorus had the honor of being featured on the 6th annual Baxter Concert Series at the First United Methodist Church in Uptown Whittier on March 25, 2012. It was an exceptional performance even if the buckets of rain and gale force winds were roaring outside. Approximately 100 or so audience members braved the elements to enjoy The Gaslight Chorus along with several of its chapter quartets for a repertoire rich one hour show. A particular highlight for the chorus was the debut performance of its newest chapter quartet "Agape Acapella" composed of Dan Durfey as Tenor, Stephen Henry as Lead, Bob Dobson as Baritone, and John Phipps as Bass. This new quartet did a wonderful job and will also be featured on our upcoming show "Makin' Memories." The chorus also had the pleasure to perform with a couple of new faces in the chorus. Steve and Joseph Risser (our second father-son combination in the chorus) who picked up the show repertoire fast enough to be able to sing with the chorus at this venue. The Gaslight Chorus has enjoyed the addition of 8 new members to its ranks within the past two months and all signs point to continued growth throughout 2012. 

If you missed out on this performance, we hope you will consider catching us at our 2nd annual show "Makin' Memories" scheduled for April 13 & 14. More information is available on the main page of the Gaslight Chorus website.

Christmas Themed Theatrical Backdrop for Rent

Posted Mar 25, 2012

"Christmas Home" is a 20 x 40 foot backdrop. Click here to see a picture.

To rent "Christmas Home", send your name, phone number and/or email address to GC@gaslightchorus.org

We will contact you immediately to discuss pricing and availability options.

 

Most Improved Chorus, again!

Posted May 14, 2011

Southeast Division Contest

On May 14, 2011, the award-winning Gaslight Chorus participated in the Southeast Division Chorus Contest for the Far Western District of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The competition was held in Primm, Nevada and choruses from Arizona, Nevada, Southern California, and Utah were in attendance.

Our two contest songs netted us an impressive score of 871 points, putting us in second place overall. We also won first place in the AA plateau again and we also took home the Most Improved Chorus award for the third time in a row. The judges reported that our rendition of “Jeanine” was the most moving song of the entire competition.

Also appearing in their first contest with the Gaslight Chorus were new members Mike Aitken, Richard Otto, Russ Havemann, and Steve Young. These are just four of our seven newest members in the last several months. As the chorus continues to grow in size, the quality of our sound is getting better and better.

Congratulations to each member for the hard work, and to Director Phil Ordaz for inspiring us to move forward in our quest for excellence in every performance.

If you are a man who is interested in singing four-part barbershop harmony and want to join a chorus that is going somewhere, come visit us on any Tuesday night. Click here to learn more about us and to see directions to our meeting place.