Westchester Chordsmen to Host Foot Stompin' Western Musical on April 12 -Chorus to Launch 'Learn to Sing' Program at Annual Spring Show-

The Westchester Chordsmen Chorus will host their annual spring show, an a cappella Western musical with lots of foot stompin', toes tappin' performances for the entire family. At the show the chorus will announce a new, free program for Westchester County men - ages 16 and up - who are interested in singing. The "Learn to Sing" program is ten hours of free singing and voice development lessons, presented by the Chorus' director and associate directors, in two-hour sessions on five consecutive Monday nights starting Monday, May 5. In addition to instruction and techniques, course participants will receive free music, instructional materials, and practice audio files on CD.

White Plains, NY (PRWEB) April 7, 2008 -- The award-winning Westchester Chordsmen Chorus will host two performances of Wild, Wild Westchester II [or How the West Was Sung], an original a cappella musical comedy with modern day twists for the young and the old to enjoy.

The show will feature a western spin to traditional Chordsmen songs as well as a rousing repertoire of foot stoppin' and hand clappin' tunes like "Shakin' the Blues Away," "Home on the Range," "Deep in the Heart of Texas" and "Buttons and Bows."

"The audience will definitely get to see a side of Chordsmen members that they've never seen before!" says John Fotia, the Wild, Wild Westchester II writer and director. "It's really an exuberant show with lots of pop culture references. Of course, the chorus is performing at its best these days with our new director Keith Harris."

At the spring show, the Chordsmen will formally announce a new, free program for Westchester County men - ages 16 and up - who are interested in singing. The "Learn to Sing" program is ten hours of free singing and voice development lessons, presented by the Chorus' director and associate directors, in two-hour sessions on five consecutive Monday nights starting Monday, May 5. In addition to instruction and techniques, course participants will receive free music, instructional materials, and practice audio files on CD.

"This is a truly remarkable opportunity as we know there are men out there itching to get back into music," says Keith Harris, Westchester Chordsmen Chorus director. "Maybe they sang in high school or college. Perhaps they just belt it out in the shower. We know because we were those guys too. For guys who can sing, this program will strengthen your abilities and give you more confidence to perform. And, music making is proven to be beneficial both physically and emotionally. We're excited to provide this opportunity to the community."

Men interested in the "Learn to Sing" program are encouraged to come see the Chordsmen's Spring Show and to get information and register early.

Wild Wild Westchester II [or How the West Was Sung] will be performed on Saturday, April 12 at White Plains Middle School at 128 Grandview Avenue in White Plains, N.Y. Performance times are 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are: $20 matinee and $25 evening. Group and Senior rates are available.

Call 914-523-6364 or visit www.chordsmen.org for show tickets and for more information about the "Learn to Sing" instructional program.

Founded in 1952, the Westchester Chordsmen Chorus is the only Westchester Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and is currently ranked #27 out of 800 choruses throughout the globe. The Chordsmen have 85 members from Westchester County, Western Connecticut and Long Island who range in ages from 20-to-82. Their musical repertoire extends beyond barbershop roots and includes Broadway show-tunes, doo-wop, traditional, gospel and contemporary songs (and Western tunes) arranged in four-part harmony for tenor, lead, baritone and bass singers. For more information, call 800-413-7153 or visit www.chordsmen.org.

###