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Thank you to our friends & families

Thank you to all our supporters who came out to celebrate this joyous season with Crosstown Harmony Chorus for our Friend's and Family show! It was a joyful evening of music performed by our talented troupe, raffle baskets and followed by sweet treats. It's just our way of saying thank you for supporting our hobby.


Bringing the sounds of the season to West Allis Christkindlmarkt

The West Allis Christkindlmarkt brings over 50 specialty Wisconsin food retailers, product vendors, and artisan crafters to the beautiful open-air West Allis Farmers Market for an unforgettable outdoor holiday shopping experience. It was our pleasure to provide some festive live music to this years shoppers. 


Burlington Christmas Parade brings cheer to many

The Burlington Christmas Parade is full of sweets, happiness, and fantastical floats that glide through the historic downtown, and Crosstown harmony just loves caroling the streets starting at the parade to get everyone in a festive mood. It's one event we just love doing year after year. See you again in 2023!


Yes we do Holiday Parties

We love getting out and singing in our community. Thank you to the Germantown Community Center for having Crosstown perform at their holiday party on November 30th!

The Germantown Senior Center offers a variety of leisure and recreational opportunities for citizens 55+. Whether you are looking for entertainment, educational, or social opportunities, you are sure to find something of interest at their center. Visit their website for more information: https://www.germantownwi.gov/273/Senior-Center


The Bucks & Crosstown for the Win!

Crosstown Harmony Chorus was honored to sing the National Anthem at Fiserv Forum for your Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday November 27th. The Milwaukee Bucks even secured a win that night against the Dallas Mavericks. GO BUCKS!


Coaching with the fabulous stage coaches!

Crosstown Harmony welcomed special guest coaches Karen Sweeters and her sister Gina Kaiser to share their knowledge and skills in barbershop during our semi-annual weekend retreat. With over 35 years in Sweet Adelines International, Karen has gone from singing "on the risers" to directing Harmony on the Sound, 15 time North Atlantic Region 1 Champions, located in Trumball, Conneticut. She's also a Certified Judge in the Expression Category and has escalated to the top level of Sweet Adelines musicianship as a Master Director. Gina Kaiser is a Visual Specialist, Choreographer and Showmanship Judge extraordinaire. Together these two lead Crosstown in a weekend of learning and fun. 


Manor Park Performance was a blast!

Crosstown Harmony Chorus was delighted to be performing for the residents at Village at Manor Park this past Tuesday. What a great crowd! 

VMP is a caring community committed to enriching people’s lives. They offer a full continuum of care, so you can be confident that you are receiving the right amount of care when you need it.

Whether you want to explore independent or assisted living, rehabilitation opportunities, or memory care, they invite you to see what they have to offer. https://www.vmpcares.com/


Cheering on participant's at Al's Run and Walk

Briggs & Al's Run & Walk is a Milwaukee tradition and a critical fundraiser for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. For over 40 years, thousands of people have come together to walk or run in support of a child they love, connect with their mission and celebrate the kids they serve. Crosstown Harmony Chorus was delighted we could be there cheering on the participants with songs along the route. 100% of the funds raised by participants directly support programs and services that prevent and ease the suffering of children.


It's a Festival, Not a Contest!

Members of Region 3 descended upon the Hilton Milwaukee City Center this past weekend to take part in a festival of music. In our first in-person event since 2020 participants enjoyed coaching sessions, tag singing, performances by Region 3 choruses and quartets and we honored our International Board President Joan Boutelier on her amazing leadership during these past few years. We are so thankful to be back together singing again!


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