New Tradition Chorus

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New Tradition Chorus
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The New Tradition Chorus is a mixed voice barbershop chorus based in Northbrook, Illinois, in the Chicago area. Founded in 1982, they have competed at the International Chorus Contest of the Barbershop Harmony Society 19 times, winning a medal on every attempt until the 2009 competition, where they finished 15th. They have won ten bronze medals, a record eight consecutive silver medals (1993–2000), and the gold medal in 2001. The chorus had all male members until 2022.

Director[edit]

Mitch Greenberg became the chorus director in 2021,[1] with ten years of directing experience.[2] Greenberg is a quartet singer and has placed in the top 20 in international competition.[3][4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Illinois District of the Barbershop Harmony Society (July 30, 2021). "Congrats". Facebook. Archived from the original on 2022-02-26. Retrieved October 19, 2021. Congrats to New Tradition Chorus on naming a new Director! Welcome Mitch! Mitchell Greenberg
  2. ^ "Media". Women of Note. Retrieved October 19, 2021. in 2010, Mitchell Greenberg took the helm
  3. ^ "Hot Shots: Another Bad Idea". Singers.com. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  4. ^ "International Quartet Contest Summary" (PDF). Retrieved October 19, 2021. HotShots in 2008.
Preceded by SPEBSQSA International Chorus Champions
2001
Succeeded by