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Visit from California
On March 16, 2011 John Dillon, barbershop singer from South Orange County, California visited The College Barbers. He was in Holland for family visits, and took the opportunity to share a rehearsel. He himself is member of California Promise Chorus and of WYSIWYG-Quartet
John appeared to be an experienced singer who easily joined us in singing our repertoire. It was a great pleasure meeting him.


John Dillon right side of the pic

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Barbershop

Barbershop music is four part unaccompanied light music. The style originated in the USA in the first half of last century.
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Who is Maria?

Maria van den Ham-Bruins is graduated at a conservatory with main subject choir direction. She is director of The College Barbers since Aug 2010. She has 24 years of experience as music teacher and director. 'Good example makes good followers' is her slogan, and 'a voice should go on for a life time, so you have to adjust the choral singing to that with care '.

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ill titleWelcome at The College Barbers!

The College Barbers is a barbershop men's chorus from Apeldoorn, the Netherlands. It was founded in 1989 by teachers of Veluws College, which explains the name. The chorus has about 20 members and is directed by Music Director Maria van den Ham.

ill_1The chorus rehearses every week on wednesday night from 8.00 pm in a church hall at Talingweg 41 in Apeldoorn.

 

 


ill titleWhat's the sound?

This link gives an impression of the sound of the chorus. It was recorded live at the jubilee concert on October 3, 2009

ill titleProfile of the chorus

The chorus aims at a decent musical level. During rehearsals it concentrates on improvement of the repertoire and on studying new songs. Good practise material (like sheet music and mp3's per voice group) is available. After rehearsals, during 'afterglow', there is much time for social contact. The atmosphere in the choir is excellent.
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The choir performs often. Many concerts are on wednesday night (rehearsal night), so the extra time needed is limited.

ill titleSing along ?

The choir can use extra members in all voice groups. You are always welcome to attend a rehearsal.
If you are a member of a barbershop choir and you are visiting the Apeldoorn area, don't hesitate to join a rehearsal. You are very welcome!

ill titleEngage the choir ?

The choir can be engaged for a performance. Send an e-mail to info@thecollegebarbers.nl, or call our secretary.