Last night we were treated to an awesome coaching session by Jim Arns, fabulous director of The Melodeers chorus. A veritable font of singing knowledge that he was happy to impart to us. Such an exciting evening. Thank you Jim!
Crosstown members, family & friends participated in a fun social event this Thursday visiting the first Cat Cafe in Milwaukee, Sip & Purr. It was a great evening of socializing with our friends with two and four legs. If you're a cat lover, you have to check this place out.
Crosstown Harmony Chorus members filled the beer stand at the Ozaukee County Fair to serve up suds to its' fairgoers. We had a great time hanging out with our Crosstown sisters and singing for our supper! Thanks to everyone who gave their time to work the fair and to the patrons who generously tipped us for our hard work. We'll be back again next year!
On Monday, June 25th we had the honor of learning from Master Director 700 Jim Arns!
Jim Arns has directed the Melodeers Chorus since 1988, and is one of an elite group of directors to receive the Master Director 700, created in 2009 by Sweet Adelines International to honor musical directors whose choruses score 700 points or more (out of a possible 800) in Regional Competitions.
Crosstown Harmony members love to get out and spread the joy of music to all. We were delighted to sing for the residents at Village at Manor Park. VMP Healthcare & Community Living has a long history of providing quality of life to a diverse community of people at various stages. To learn more visit their website http://www.vmpcares.com/about-us.
The Annual West Allis A La Carte is the biggest non-fair park event in the city of West Allis! This event brings local businesses, schools, community organizations, and restaurants together for a real taste of the city. 2018 was the 11th anniversary, and Crosstown Harmony was there to perform for the attendees once again this year. We had a great time and hope to apart of this great event again next year.
For more information about the event visit their website: http://www.downtownwestallis.org/events/a-la-carte/
On Wednesday, May 30th we had the honor of being coached by Bonnie Fedyski!
Bonnie Fedyski joined the Choral-Aires Chorus in the early 1990's and has been co-director of the chorus since July 2012. Members of the chorus have had the privilege of representing the region in 13 international contests, placing in the top ten, ten of those 13 appearances. In 2013, the Choral-Aires Chorus earned eighth place medals in the Sweet Adelines International Competition held in Hawaii.
This weekend we converged on Appleton, WI for Region 3's Convention & Competition. A great weekend filled with music, friends and harmony. All the members of Crosstown Harmony Chorus gave it their all on the big stage and were awarded for our efforts with 2nd place in our division, and 5th place overall! Thank you to everyone who supported us. We already can't wait to compete again next year. See you in 2019.
Congratulations to Ruckus who's hard work paid off with the Most Improved Quartet trophy. Way to go ladies!
Crosstown members and supporters had a great time preparing pizzas for our semi-annual Pizza Fundraiser! A Crosstown Harmony Pizza is like music for your taste buds. The crunchy, crisp crust crackles a tune, the tangy sauce sings, the toppings make a sweet melody and the cheese strings the cords together into a masterpiece of pizza!
