GLENDALE : Group’s Caroling Hits a High Note
The women of the Verdugo Hills Showtime Chorus of Sweet Adelines are planning an unusual Christmas musical extravaganza this weekend in Glendale.
The four-part harmonies of barbershop music are usually associated with male voices, but the women’s chorus, which was founded in 1954, has received international acclaim for its vocal prowess. The group recently placed eighth in the Sweet Adelines International competition in Reno, making it one of the top 10 groups in its field, said Carolyn Butler, master director of the group.
On Sunday, the Showtime Chorus, plus the Crescenta Valley Highlander Chorus, will perform at the third annual Barbershop Christmas show at Glendale High School. Both groups will perform traditional carols in their a cappella style, giving familiar Christmas music a new sound, said Nancy Branam, co-chairwoman of the show.
“This is Christmas caroling of the ‘90s, expanded and performed on stage with lights and sound,” she said.
The 3 p.m. concert is in the high school auditorium. For tickets and information, call (818) 843-6909.
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