About the Chimes

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President: Daisy Sweet 273-0569
Vice President: Jill Hughes
Corresponding Secretary: Candis Bailey 227-6410
Recording Secretary: Carol Chase
Treasurer: Penny Wiktorek
Ad Hoc Member: Joyce Palmer
Web Maintenance: Claire Hebbard
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Rehearsal Schedule

During the school year we meet at Boynton Middle School on Tuesday nights, with the exceptions below. Locations TBA at other times. The Tuesday evening rehearsal schedule is as follows:

6:30-6:45 arrival and greetings
6:45-7:00 warm ups
7:00-9:15 Rehearsal!

Background

The Cayuga Chimes is an intergenerational women's a cappella barbershop style chorus from Ithaca and the surrounding area, located in Central New York State. Our director is Eric Bean. The Chimes were first organized in 1977, and in 1986 we were named the "Official Voices of Ithaca." We have performed in many locations on many occasions, from the New York State Fair to the Concord Resort (for an Elks State Convention) to the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Montreal, Canada.

We hold regular sing-outs at nursing homes and other senior citizen facilities, at festivals and parades, and at weddings and other private parties, where we are met with enthusiasm and appreciation. We present one show a year at a local theater. In the summer of 1995 we recorded our first compact disc and tape, which are for sale in local shops.

If you are a woman who loves to sing and enjoys good company and community, we would love to have you join us. No experience and no auditions are needed. Sheet music, costumes, and some training are provided. During the school year, we meet on Tuesday evenings at Boynton Middle School at 6:45 pm (see rehearsal schedule above).

Let Us Entertain You!

Our group rehearses year round, and singing engagements of any size are a delight for us. If you have an upcoming event at which some music would be welcome, please Contact Us. Although we have no fee scale, donations are gratefully accepted.

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