WHITE PLAINS – Starting Monday, February 24th, 2020, and continuing for six consecutive Mondays, The Westchester Chordsmen Chorus will offer free singing lessons to men in and around the County as a community service. The free six-week program provides coaching and instruction to teach new singers how to sing and experienced singers how to sing better. The simple curriculum will take you from basic fundamentals to advanced concepts, regardless of your current singing ability. Five previous series were attended by over 70 men.
In their announcement, the Chordsmen said “We all sing in our own way. In church or synagogue, in the car, in the shower. But many of us are unsure of our ability or singing in front of others. The Chordsmen want to help you get the most beautiful sound possible from your voice, with the confidence to perform. We love to sing – that’s why we do it and have for 65 years!!”
Men of all ages, regardless of experience or lack thereof are welcome to attend the free community service program. Keith Harris will bring his twenty years of vocal teaching experience will conduct the classes.
The classes are held on Monday evenings beginning on February 24 and continue for six weeks. The classes start at 6:45 p.m. and last for 1 ½ hours. Come one night or complete the full six-week course, it’s up to you. Also, if you miss the first session, come to the next one you can.
The classes are taking place at Kol Ami Synagogue, 252 Soundview Road in White Plains. Go to the rear door where a Chordsmen member will direct you to the rehearsal area.
You can register in advance by visitingchordsmen.org/ready-set-sing/or just show up.
The Westchester Chordsmen Chorus is a 501(C)3 not-for-profit performing arts group. Its mission is to spread the joy and fun of singing around to the community, the country, and the world. The Chordsmen’s musical repertoire extends beyond its barbershop-style roots to Broadway show-tunes, doo-wop, traditional, gospel, and contemporary songs arranged in four-part a cappella harmony for tenor, lead, baritone, and bass singers. Rehearsals occur every Monday night at Kol Ami Synagogue in White Plains. The Chordsmen’s 70 members come from Westchester and surrounding counties in New York, Connecticut, New York City, and Long Island. Interested singers of any age are welcome any Monday night. For the rehearsal schedule and alternate locations, visit chordsmen.org
