Wow – it’s Cabaret time again! Come on out to Felton Hall for the Gold Standard Chorus Annual Cabaret and Homemade Dessert Buffet. As always, you’re in for a real treat. Hear new music from TWO Gold Standard Chorus groups – the main chorus, and a smaller specialty group with a few tricks up their sleeves.

Add Three in a Chord – a perennial favorite trio – quartets Coastal Blend and Singin’ Fools, and NorCal Division 2nd-place novice quartet The Redwood Four, plus a surprise or two in the wings. and you’ll have a great start to your summer!

When: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Where: Felton Hall, 6191 Highway 9, Felton, CA

Tickets: call 831-218-1771. ext 1, purchase tickets from any chorus member – $20, children 12 and under free, or purchase tickets online.

It was reported today at the Salinas lunch gathering of local barbershoppers that Brian Epps, a long time Barbershopper from the Monterey Area, has passed away. Services for Brian Epps will be held Sunday, February 24th, at 4 pm at PACIFIC GROVE CHURCH OF GOD at 442 Central Ave in Pacific Grove.

If you are able to attend, it is requested that you forgo the traditional black mourning attire, and instead dress like a Barbershopper in his memory.

Gold Standard was selected Chapter of the Year by the Far Western District (2007). In 2011 the Society ranked Gold Standard number 1 among 50 small chapters nationwide, and number 31 among all 333 chapters, regardless of size, in its Chapter Achievement Survey.

Looking forward to its 24th year, chorus director Jordan Johnson said, “We aim to be the most supportive, beginner-friendly group around, and expect continued musical growth, as a group and individually” Chorus president Nick Roberto, a student at Cabrillo, and possibly the youngest chapter president in the Society, added, “I hope we can get some new members this year to continue singing those barbershop chords we all know and love!”

Come join the fun!

Constellation Takes Fourth Place at Division Contest

We are very proud to announce that Constellation, a quartet out of our own Gold Standard Chorus, took fourth place in the Northwest Division of the Barbershop Harmony Far Western District contest held in Woodside, CA on Saturday, April 14. Mark Torrance (tenor), Bill McCain (lead), Jordan Johnson (bass, who also directs the chorus), and Allen Takahashi (baritone) scored within three percentage points of first place on a 600 point evaluation scale. Their score qualified Constellation to compete at the Far Western District (CA, AZ, NV, HI, and Southern UT) contest to be held in October in Mesa AZ.

Yes, it’s that time again. Every year, the Gold Standard Chorus makes quartets available to deliver “singing telegrams” for Valentine’s day; we call them Valengrams! We are gearing up for Valentine’s Day 2012, are you? Just think of it – a loving surprise for your sweetheart in the form of a memorable Singing Valentine by The Gold Standard Chorus. Your special someone will be serenaded by a top-quality barbershop quartet, presented with a long-stemmed rose, a button, and a card with a personal message from you. Have it delivered at home, at work – or anywhere in the Santa Cruz area (within 20 miles).

So watch this space for further details, and get ready to give the gift of song to the one YOU love!

• 6:00 – 6:15 pm meet and warm up at Aegis on Soquel Ave. in Aptos
• 6:15 – 7:00 pm Informal concert for residents at Aegis
• 7:15 – 7:30 pm Sing at Capitola Mall by the fountain
• 7:30 – 7:45 pm Sing at Capitola Mall by Santa’s Village
• 8:00 – 8:15 pm Sing at Trader Joe’s, Capitola
• 8:30 – ??? – Afterglow (Location TBA) – come sing some “tags” with us!

We look forward to seeing you there!

2010 Caroling Plans

Call Lara for a location update if you can’t find us: 831-246-1751.

Capitola 12/15

• Wednesday, December 15
  • 5:45 leave Marie Callender’s in carpools
  • 5:45 – 6:00 pm Drive to Aegis of Aptos – 125 Heather Terrace
    • N. on 41st. to Hwy. 1 S.; Exit Park Ave. to the LEFT; RIGHT onto Soquel (1.4 mi.); RIGHT on Aptos Hill Lane, which becomes Heather Terrace
  • 6:00 – 6:15 pm meet and warm up at
  • 6:15 – 7:00 pm Sing at Aegis
  • 7:00 – 7:15 pm Drive to Capitola Mall (in the back by Super Silver – by Cinnabon)
  • 7:15 – 7:45 pm Sing at Capitola Mall (by Santa)
  • 7:45 – 8:00 pm Get over to Trader Joe’s
  • 8:00 – 8:15 pm Sing at Trader Joe’s
  • 8:15 – 8:30 pm Get over to Marie Callender’s back room
  • 8:30 – 10:00 pm Sing and eat pie at Marie Callender’s — my favorite AFTERGLOW!!!

Tonight (9/30) we will not be at Kirby. Instead, look for us on Pacific Ave in downtown Santa Cruz!