Voices of Gotham

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Voices of Gotham (VoG) is a competitive and performing chorus composed of approximately 60 singers from New York City and surrounding areas. VoG represents the 'Hell's Kitchen, New York' chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and is the 2013 Mid-Atlantic District Chorus Champion. [1] VoG was designated the 10th best barbershop chorus in the world in the 2017 Barbershop Harmony Society International Chorus Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada. [2] Voices of Gotham was founded by 12 charter members on January 8, 2008, and holds weekly auditions for prospective singers.

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Activities

Voices of Gotham hosts an annual event called the Tin Pan Alley Novice Quartet Contest each year in varying locations in New York City. A large number of quartets, many assembled specifically for the event, sing one song each in pursuit of their goal to "Win the Tin." Despite the somewhat informal nature of the event, a panel of accredited judges from the Barbershop Harmony Society adjudicate the event. In addition to standard Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, the winning quartet is also awarded the coveted Tin Pan, an antique tin pan inscribed with the quartet names of all prior champions.

Awards and honors

Accolades and coverage

Smoke Ring, which features two members of Voices of Gotham, is the 2024 Mid-Atlantic District Quartet Champion. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 M-AD Chorus Champions List from Mid-Atlantic District official website
  2. 1 2 "OFFICIAL SCORING SUMMARY, BHS, International Convention, International, Chorus Finals, Las Vegas, Nevada, July 7, 2017" (PDF). Barbershop.org. Retrieved July 10, 2017.
  3. OFFICIAL SCORING SUMMARY, BHS, International Convention, Chorus Finals, Toronto, Ontario, July 5, 2013 from the Harmonizer website
  4. OFFICIAL SCORING SUMMARY, BHS, International Convention, Chorus Finals, Portland, Oregon, July 6, 2012 from the Harmonizer website
  5. Sandy Won’t Stop 'The Voices' From New York City [Audio] from WSRK Mix 103.9 FM November 2, 2012
  6. Voices of Gotham - Barbershop from Phoenicia International Festival of the Voice website
  7. Phoenicia Hosts Festival of the Voice from Catskill Mountain News July 31, 2012
  8. Singing groups: Don't let those pipes go rusty-belt out with a small group or a giant chorus by Sam Brand, Time Out New York December 2, 2009
  9. "Mid-Atlantic District of the Barbershop Harmony Society". www.midatlanticdistrict.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.