The Grand Traverse Chorus was chartered in 1954. It is a musical organization with the purpose
to provide an avenue for musical performance and education for women, and to promote and perpetuate the barbershop (a cappella - no accompaniment) style of music and techniques. We are also a charitable organization supporting a musical scholarship program - The Young Singer's Foundation. Over the years, the chorus has supported (both in-kind and cash donations) local breast cancer support groups, The Salvation Army, Father Fred's of Traverse CIty, the Traverse City Pubic Schools music program, and local elder care facilities.
The chorus is one of about 22 in Region 2 of Sweet Adelines International, the largest international organization for women singing barbershop music. We are currently a Division A (small size) chorus (choruses in this division contain 12-25 singers). Our members have ranged in age from 17 to over 80!
Annual shows and regional competitions are a big part of chorus life. We have performed Christmas shows, and such themed shows as "Saturday NIght at the Movies", "Mars and Venus", "AHA Moments", and the "TC Idol Contest" which drew quite a large audience and showcased some of the area's best young singers!
Summer 2020 we had the huge honor of being the opening act for the world famous "Foreigner" band at Interlochen Center for the Performing Arts.
Since 1998, the chorus has consistently placed in the Small Chorus "A" Division and overall in our Region. In 2016, the chorus took home the 1st place Small Chorus Gold Medal and placed 2nd overall among the 15 choruses competing in Region 2. This qualified us for the Harmony Classic Division A Competition in Las Vegas, NV in 2017. There we placed 4th in the World. We qualified for international competition again in 2019 for the 2022 convention held in Phoenix, AZ. We brought home a 4th place medal again! We are so proud and thrilled!
We are currently desiring to grow our membership, and would love to see YOU!
to provide an avenue for musical performance and education for women, and to promote and perpetuate the barbershop (a cappella - no accompaniment) style of music and techniques. We are also a charitable organization supporting a musical scholarship program - The Young Singer's Foundation. Over the years, the chorus has supported (both in-kind and cash donations) local breast cancer support groups, The Salvation Army, Father Fred's of Traverse CIty, the Traverse City Pubic Schools music program, and local elder care facilities.
The chorus is one of about 22 in Region 2 of Sweet Adelines International, the largest international organization for women singing barbershop music. We are currently a Division A (small size) chorus (choruses in this division contain 12-25 singers). Our members have ranged in age from 17 to over 80!
Annual shows and regional competitions are a big part of chorus life. We have performed Christmas shows, and such themed shows as "Saturday NIght at the Movies", "Mars and Venus", "AHA Moments", and the "TC Idol Contest" which drew quite a large audience and showcased some of the area's best young singers!
Summer 2020 we had the huge honor of being the opening act for the world famous "Foreigner" band at Interlochen Center for the Performing Arts.
Since 1998, the chorus has consistently placed in the Small Chorus "A" Division and overall in our Region. In 2016, the chorus took home the 1st place Small Chorus Gold Medal and placed 2nd overall among the 15 choruses competing in Region 2. This qualified us for the Harmony Classic Division A Competition in Las Vegas, NV in 2017. There we placed 4th in the World. We qualified for international competition again in 2019 for the 2022 convention held in Phoenix, AZ. We brought home a 4th place medal again! We are so proud and thrilled!
We are currently desiring to grow our membership, and would love to see YOU!
