ABOUT THE ARLINGTONES
|
The Arlingtones is an a cappella Men's Chorus located in the Northwest surburbs of Chicago. The Chorus sings all types of music in four part harmony. The music sung ranges from Broadway to contemporary to traditional Barbershop.
The Chorus puts on a Spring show, a Christmas show and sings at various community events. The Chorus can also be hired for special events ranging from an hour or more to the singing of the National Anthem for sports events. The Chorus puts an emphasis on both music and sociability and as such is a fun group to be a part of. The Chorus is always open to and welcomes singers of all levels of expertise. |
|
COME SING WITH US - REHEARSAL INFORMATION
An invitation to you... Are you the Caruso of the shower? Can you sing Happy Birthday? If so, don't be content to sit back and listen. You are welcome to come and ring a few chords with the Arlingtones. Clear out the lungs, tune up the pipes, and join us.
The Chorus welcomes singers of all levels of expertise. We practice on Monday nights in the northwest suburbs. If you are interested in joining a fun social musical group we encourage you to join us. Information on joining the Chorus is available here.
The Chorus welcomes singers of all levels of expertise. We practice on Monday nights in the northwest suburbs. If you are interested in joining a fun social musical group we encourage you to join us. Information on joining the Chorus is available here.
|
Arlington Heights American Legion
121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights, 60004 1st, 3rd and 4th Mondays of each month 7-9pm |
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU - CONTACT US
|
The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus is available for your special event. We and our chapter quartets will perform a program for your group that will make your "happening" truly special.
Fill out the form below or contact Jerry Reed at 847-707-8322 |
|
DIRECTED BY JOHN DAVIS
|
John Davis has been a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society for 30 years. He is a graduate of Illinois State University with a Master's degree in Vocal Performance. During the course of his barbershop career, he has performed at the International Competitions for BHS as both a chorus member and a quartet member. He has also been an Illinois District quartet champion twice, singing with Chronicle in 2013 and Union Station in 2015.
John is glad to have the opportunity to direct a barbershop chorus, and is looking forward to being the director of the Arlingtones. He hopes to bring his musical experience and enthusiasm to the chorus to make great music and have fun. |
HISTORY OF THE ARLINGTONES
The Arlingtones is an a cappella Men's Chorus located in the Northwest surburbs of Chicago. The Chorus sings all types of music in four part harmony. The Chorus is part of the Barbershop Harmony Society and has a rich history dating back to 1953. In 1976, it became one of the largest Barbershop choruses in Illinois peaking at 134 members.
The Chorus puts on a Spring show, a Christmas show and sings at various community events. The Chorus can also be hired for special events ranging from an hour or more to the singing of the National Anthem for sports events.
The Arlingtones also has quartets available for special occasions. The Chorus puts an emphasis on both music and sociability and as such is a fun group to be a part of. The Chorus is always open to and welcomes singers of all levels of expertise.
We hope that you will come hear us at an event soon and join us if you can!
The Chorus puts on a Spring show, a Christmas show and sings at various community events. The Chorus can also be hired for special events ranging from an hour or more to the singing of the National Anthem for sports events.
The Arlingtones also has quartets available for special occasions. The Chorus puts an emphasis on both music and sociability and as such is a fun group to be a part of. The Chorus is always open to and welcomes singers of all levels of expertise.
We hope that you will come hear us at an event soon and join us if you can!
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing or our previous director Roger Turek, on October 9th of this year. Roger had been our director since the summer of 2008. A native of Connecticut, Roger received his musical training at both Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey and the Royal School of Church Music in Cambridge, England.
Roger had come to the Arlingtones with a broad background in choral music. He had served as music director for the University of South Carolina theatre department and as a member of the choral music staff at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. He had taught music in grades K-12 in the United States and had toured Europe as a sectional director for America's Youth in Concert.
Roger was a performer well as a teacher. On the stage, he had played the roles of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Professor Harold Hill in the Music Man, Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, and Billy in Anything Goes. He had also conducted pit orchestras for Godspell, Hair, Nunsense, Sound of Music, Hello Dolly, and Joseph and the Amazing Color Dream Coat and he had been a bass soloist for various presentations of Handel's Messiah and Mozart's Requiem.
When not teaching or performing music, Roger and his wife, Jill, enjoyed raising and showing Bernese Mountain dogs and both have been active with Therapy Dogs International. He has been important part of our lives for these many years and will be missed.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing or our previous director Roger Turek, on October 9th of this year. Roger had been our director since the summer of 2008. A native of Connecticut, Roger received his musical training at both Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey and the Royal School of Church Music in Cambridge, England.
Roger had come to the Arlingtones with a broad background in choral music. He had served as music director for the University of South Carolina theatre department and as a member of the choral music staff at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. He had taught music in grades K-12 in the United States and had toured Europe as a sectional director for America's Youth in Concert.
Roger was a performer well as a teacher. On the stage, he had played the roles of Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, Professor Harold Hill in the Music Man, Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, and Billy in Anything Goes. He had also conducted pit orchestras for Godspell, Hair, Nunsense, Sound of Music, Hello Dolly, and Joseph and the Amazing Color Dream Coat and he had been a bass soloist for various presentations of Handel's Messiah and Mozart's Requiem.
When not teaching or performing music, Roger and his wife, Jill, enjoyed raising and showing Bernese Mountain dogs and both have been active with Therapy Dogs International. He has been important part of our lives for these many years and will be missed.