Wednesday, May 23, 2012


The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International performed May 19th at Bernards Township's annual Charter Day festivities. It was the award-winning chorus's first performance there since moving rehearsals to Basking Ridge's St. Mark's Church September 2011. Under the direction of Carolyn Schmidt, the chorus performed a 20-minute set of popular songs in its signature four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. The chorus is available for both large and small performances and can be seen next May 25 at the County College of Morris in Randolph. Find the chorus on facebook and at hickorytreechorus.org.  Photo: Pat Auriemma


Friday, May 4, 2012

Sing In Spring With Hickory Tree Chorus

The Basking Ridge-based Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International is buzzing with activity this spring, with two scheduled area performances and an invitation for women to join the chorus, join the fun!

About 20 members of the 50-voice chorus will perform 1:40 p.m., May 19 at Bernards Township’s annual Charter Day Street Fair and Festival. This will be the award-winning chorus’s first performance in Bernards Township, since the chorus moved to Basking Ridge in September 2011.

 “We’re really looking forward to performing for the community and meeting women who might enjoy singing chord-ringing, fun-filled, popular music with us,” says Master Director, Carolyn Schmidt.

Another small ensemble from the chorus will perform 1:15 p.m., May 25 at the Student Center at the County College of Morris. The performance is open to the public.

More than 23,000 women world-wide share harmony and friendship through Sweet Adelines International. It is one of the largest independent music education organizations in the world.

During the month of May, Hickory Tree Chorus’s trained music staff offers a free vocal lesson to any woman who visits a 7:30 p.m., Wednesday rehearsal at St. Mark’s Church, 140 S. Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge. Ready to really live your life? E-mail: info@hickorytreechorus.org. More at hickorytreechorus.org and on facebook.