SING WITH US
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WELCOME
The Arlingtones Barbershop Chorus is a singing organization, so before you are invited to join us, we need to know - can you sing? We have singers at many levels of talent, but everyone must know basically how to sing. Can you sing without accompaniment, hold a note for a few seconds, sing a scale, and match a pitch? WHEN DO YOU START SINGING? Interested visitors are welcome to sit in with us any Monday night. You will get a guest book that contains all of our current music. Unless you have prior Barbershop experience or are sure of which part you want to sing, we recommend you begin with the Lead section (melody). SCHEDULING YOUR TRYOUT If you are interested in singing with the Arlingtones we can schedule an easy voice evaluation for you. This will provide our director with the information needed to grade your singing skills and to help place you in the best voice section for starters. |
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BARBERSHOP CHORDS HAVE 4 PARTS
JOINING THE ARLINGTONES
After you’ve passed your tryout, you are eligible to join when you’re ready. At your request, you’ll receive the forms needed to apply for membership.
- The Bass is the foundation of the Barbershop chord. It requires vocal strength and range to hit the lower notes.
- The Baritone is middle range and mostly harmony notes. It is considered the most difficult and important part.
- The Lead is also a middle range part which provides the melody. Many singers begin as leads but later move to another section more suitable to their voice and range.
- The Tenor is the highest voice and completes the classic 4 part harmony of a Barbershop song. Most tenors sing in a falsetto voice and must have a good ear to keep the pitch in tune.
JOINING THE ARLINGTONES
After you’ve passed your tryout, you are eligible to join when you’re ready. At your request, you’ll receive the forms needed to apply for membership.
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.
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.
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Arlington Heights American Legion
121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights, 60004 1st, 3rd and 4th Mondays of each month 7-9pm |
For more information, please contact Jim Gieseler, Membership VP email: jwgieseler@gmail.com