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On August 28, baritone Diane Buschel and the Golden Apple Chorus were honored to receive the SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY award from Support Connection, a local not-for-profit organization that provides emotional, social and educational support to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer.  The event was a virtual celebration and annual benefit to help fund the free counseling services that Support Connection provides.   Diane and Golden Apple have performed at many of Support Connection’s events, including singing at the annual Support-A-Walk for the last 20 years!  As part of the virtual...

On August 26, A double quartet from the Seneca Soundwaves directed by Elaine Macrillo were privileged to sing at a Naturalization Ceremony for 21 new citizens from 18 countries held in Seneca Falls, NY, in the chapel of the Women's . Fittingly, the ceremony was held at the Women's Rights Museum in Seneca Falls, NY at the end of 'Women's Equality Weekend' (August 23 - 26).

Every Soundwave who took part agreed that it was a very moving, emotional experience, and all felt honored to have been asked to sing - "Consider Yourself" (from Oliver), "God Bless America" for the new citizens...

Balancing Act Quartet has had a very active schedule this summer!  We've done presentations on the History of Barbershop, performances at adult communities, a featured spot at a county fair, and were the musical entertainment at a historical farm which had a display of 30+ Model T Fords.  Still have a few performances on the books for later this month and early in September!  Our performance at Northampton Community Days in Pennsylvania 7/13/19 was a perfect way to celebrate Barbershop Music Appreciation Day and the birthday of Sweet Adelines.  Hope you have all also had a great summer!...