West Towns Chorus

Another amazing Joe Cerutti coaching session is in the books! Thanks, Joe, for sharing your vast knowledge in such a positive way. We had a great time. 🎉

We were so pleased to spend the weekend with you all celebrating the joy of Christmas at “A Very West Towns Christmas”! Special thanks to our guests: The Village Vocal of Harmony Incorporated, Chicago Bronze & Affinity Strings.

If you missed us, be sure to mark your calendars NOW for our 2024 Spring Show:

When: Saturday May 11, 2024; Time TBD
Where: Benet Academy in Lisle, IL

Watch for emails and social media updates in the new year for more about time and tickets!

We had a GREAT time today sharing our annual Christmas show with all of you! And thank you to our special guests who make the show even more joyous:

The Village Vocal Chords of Harmony Incorporated
Chicago Bronze
Affinity Music Chicago’s Affinity Strings

One more chance tomorrow to join in on the fun if you missed it:

Sunday 12/10 @ 2:30pm
Timothy Christian School’s Huizenga Auditorium
188 W. Butterfield Rd., Elmhurst, IL 60126

Tickets: $25/$30 at the door at 1:30pm
Doors open for seating at 2pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

Don't miss advance tickets to our show - A Very West Towns Christmas - happening THIS WEEKEND, Saturday 12/9 & Sunday 12/10 at 2:30pm.

Advance tickets available until 12/8/23 at 6pm:
Online: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/westtowns/197
By Phone: 630-201-5544

Tickets will still be available for purchase at the door beginning at 1:30pm before each show.

We look forward to singing for you this Christmas season! 💈🎄🎶

LAST CHANCE - West Towns Chorus presents: A Very West Towns Christmas 12/9 & 12/10 @ 2:30pm Get your tickets in advance now! LAST CHANCE for advance tickets! Don't miss out on this annual tradition. Click for Tickets Advance tickets only available through 12/8/2023! West Towns Chorus, in col

We will be ready for you at Huizenga Auditorium on 12/9 & 12/10 @ 2:30pm!

Get your tickets NOW (preferred seating limited). Don't wait! https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/westtowns/197

What can you expect at this years show - A Very West Towns Christmas?

- West Towns Chorus singing our very best
- MANY step-out quartets of WTC members singing barbershop, folk, & more!
- Chicago Bronze, An English Handbell Ensemble
- Affinity Music Chicago's Affinity Strings
- Singers from our partners at The Village Vocal Chords of Harmony Incorporated
- Raffle baskets available before the show & at intermission!

Today is Giving Tuesday!

Each year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, you are encouraged to support non-profits of your choosing as they continue their work within the community. We hope this year, you will choose to support West Towns Chorus and our mission for bringing quality Barbershop singing to our community while building an atmosphere of camaraderie and support among our membership.

Donate here: https://www.westtowns.org/donation/

Tickets for our annual Christmas Show are selling fast!

Read about the show and get your tickets TODAY:

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In case you missed it:

Our October newsletter is available TODAY! Lots of info about our Christmas Show (tickets available now!), an upcoming performance in Downers Grove, and a nice member highlight for a long-time barbershopper.

Keep the whole world singing! 💈

WHAT'S HAPPENING with West Towns Chorus Oct/Nov 2023 - Christmas Tickets, Fall Convention Fun, and more!   WHAT'S HAPPENING with West Towns Chorus Our bimonthly newsletter highlighting all things "West Towns" continues for YOU, our patrons!

A great time singing for the Illinois District Chorus competition today. Well done all!

And best of luck to our members participating in Quartet competition tonight!

Final preparations for the contest stage are complete! West Towns Chorus is excited to see all of our Illinois District of the Barbershop Harmony Society friends this weekend for the IL District Convention in Bloomington.

Let's keep the whole world singing! 🎶💈🎶

It's time for HOCKEY SEASON! Join West Towns as we sing the National Anthem for the Chicago Steel Hockey Home Opener against the Muskegon Lumberjacks.

When: Saturday 9/30/23; Puck drops at 6:05pm
Where: Fox Valley Ice Arena (1996 S. Kirk Rd, Geneva, IL 60134)
How: Special tickets are available for $20 with $10 of every ticket coming back to support the West Towns mission!

To purchase tickets that directly support West Towns Chorus, contact Frank Glas, WTC VP of Programming, by phone at 630-742-1737.

Don't miss important updates from us throughout the year - bimonthly newsletters, performance updates & more. Information will be out soon about our 2023 Christmas Show that you won't want to miss!

Sign up for our email list today to join in the West Towns fun!

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Check out our most recent newsletter - out today - including info about our 2023 Christmas Show & our recent Hall of Fame inductions!

WHAT'S HAPPENING with West Towns Chorus August/September 2023 - Save the Date for our annual Christmas Show now!   WHAT'S HAPPENING with West Towns Chorus Our bimonthly newsletter highlighting all things "West Towns" continues for YOU, our

Join us on TUESDAY 8/1/23 for a special night in Joliet as the Joliet Slammers take on the Gateway Grizzlies! West Towns Chorus will be singing the National Anthem to get things started.

"Name Your Price" tickets available directly through West Towns, with all proceeds going back to support our chorus! Contact Frank Glas, VP of Programming, to purchase by phone: 630-742-1737.

PLAY BALL!

Come celebrate this Independence Day with us in Glen Ellyn! Parade steps off at 12pm.

https://www.glenellyn4thofjuly.org

Don't miss our most recent newsletter - out today!

WHAT'S HAPPENING with West Towns Chorus June/July 2023   WHAT'S HAPPENING with West Towns Chorus Our bimonthly newsletter highlighting all things "West Towns" continues for YOU, our patrons! This newsletter is shared in hopes of keeping you

Join us on Monday 5/29 as we participate in the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade. We’ll be sharing patriot tunes along the way. 🇺🇸

Parade steps off at 9:30am near York & Third Street in Elmhurst. We look forward to seeing you there!

A huge THANK YOU to our sold out crowd yesterday! We hope you thoroughly enjoyed our celebration of the British Invasion and we look forward to seeing you again soon. 💈

If you missed the show, check out our digital program for programming and sponsor info:https://www.westtowns.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2023_SpringProgramDigital-1.pdf

Are YOU going to be one of the lucky few to get one of our LAST 30 tickets to our Spring Show this Saturday?! We can't wait to share this rocking show with you!

West Towns & The British Invasion
https://www.westtowns.org/events/west-towns-chorus-the-british-invasion/
Saturday 5/13/23 @ 3pm
Benet Academy in Lisle

Tickets available while they last: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/westtowns/197/event/1316061

On this day in British Invasion history: April 24, 1964 - The Beatles wrapped filming on "A Hard Day's Night", their film that would be released later that same year (July in the UK; August in the US).

Come catch some of the sounds of the film that you know & love at our Spring Show on May 13 @ 3pm in Lisle. Early bird tickets are on sale NOW through May 1 - don't miss your chance to save!

Tickets & more info here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/westtowns/197/event/1316061

In case you missed it: Our April/May newsletter is out today!

Highlights:
- Spring show info available (Tickets on sale now!)
- Upcoming community performances announced for summer
- Another member introduced in our Member Corner

WHAT'S HAPPENING with West Towns Chorus April/May 2023   WHAT'S HAPPENING with West Towns Chorus Our bimonthly newsletter highlighting all things "West Towns" continues for YOU, our patrons! This newsletter is shared in hopes of keeping you

In case you missed it: Early bird tickets are now available for our upcoming Spring Show - West Towns Chorus & The British Invasion. It's going to be a rocking good time with lots of familiar British jams. Be sure to join us on Saturday May 13!

General Admission $18 / Student Admission $10 (plus online fee).

Join us at our Spring Show - May 13, 2023 Don't miss a rocking good show! West Towns Chorus & The British Invasion Spring Show 2023 What? Join West Towns for our 2023 Spring Show, West Towns Chorus & The British Invasion, featuring songs you

We always have a great time singing the National Anthem for Chicago Steel Hockey, and yesterday was no different. It might be cold inside the ice rink, but the staff & fans are always so warm & welcoming!

Stay tuned for more news from West Towns this week about our upcoming Spring Show - - - You won't want to miss it!

Today is the day! Join us this evening for the start of Ready Set Sing. 7pm. See you there!

Join us for a FREE summer workshop to improve your singing and learn something new about music!

WHO: ANYONE interested in singing - Open to all ages, genders and levels of vocal experience!

WHAT: A 6-week program to introduce barbershop music & group singing, including group voice lessons, opportunities to learn new music, and develop your own singing skills. We will spend weeks 1-5 learning techniques and music, with a mini concert on the 6th and final evening!

WHEN: 7-9pm on Mondays in June & July - June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, and July 18. (Please note: No program on Monday July 4)

WHERE: Horizon Community Church
2129 63rd St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Located near Hobson/63rd Street & Belmont in Downers Grove

We ask that all participating singers bring:
1) Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 OR a negative at-home/rapid test administered the date of attendance
2) A face mask for covering your nose & mouth, if meeting indoors
3) A jacket, if meeting outdoors (weather permitting)
4) A fun attitude & willingness to learn!

🎵 We look forward to sharing the joy of music with you this summer! 🎶

Join us for a FREE summer workshop to improve your singing and learn something new about music!

WHO: ANYONE interested in singing - Open to all ages, genders and levels of vocal experience!

WHAT: A 6-week program to introduce barbershop music & group singing, including group voice lessons, opportunities to learn new music, and develop your own singing skills. We will spend weeks 1-5 learning techniques and music, with a mini concert on the 6th and final evening!

WHEN: 7-9pm on Mondays in June & July - June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, and July 18. (Please note: No program on Monday July 4)

WHERE: Horizon Community Church
2129 63rd St, Downers Grove, IL 60516
Located near Hobson/63rd Street & Belmont in Downers Grove

We ask that all participating singers bring:
1) Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 OR a negative at-home/rapid test administered the date of attendance
2) A face mask for covering your nose & mouth, if meeting indoors
3) A jacket, if meeting outdoors (weather permitting)
4) A fun attitude & willingness to learn!

🎵 We look forward to sharing the joy of music with you this summer! 🎶

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined in our movie trivia fun today. A fun time was had by all!

Special thanks to our featured guests The Naperville Men's Glee Club and Center Ring Quartet

If you missed the show today, watch for future performance dates and join us soon!

West Towns spent the evening doing pop-up performances in partnership with some of our local establishments! Our thanks to Stevens Restaurant - Downers Grove, Paisans Pizzeria - Lisle, Legends - Woodridge, Buffalo Wild Wings - Woodridge and Planet Fitness - Downers Grove for having us.

In case you weren’t lucky enough to catch us tonight, come see our spring show to hear us in action:

West Towns Goes HOLLYWOOD
Sunday, May 15th at 3pm
@ Trinity Green Trails (Lisle)
With guest performances from The Naperville Men's Glee Club and Center Ring Quartet

Tickets available NOW: https://www.westtowns.org/events/west-towns-goes-hollywood/

Live music, trivia and LOTS of fun. Can’t wait to see you there!

A big THANK YOU to The Naperville Men’s Glee Club for inviting us to sing on their spring concert today!

Don’t miss your chance to see them again, along with The West Towns Chorus and Center Ring Quartet, in just THREE weeks:

West Towns goes HOLLYWOOD

Sunday, May 15th at 3pm
Tickets and info: https://www.westtowns.org/events/west-towns-goes-hollywood/