On this day when we express our gratitude, we would like to thank our members, our families, our guests, our patrons, and all those who have supported us during the past two years of difficulty. We have survived because of each and every one of you, and, with any luck, we will be again...
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October 14, 2021 - 9:32am
This past Monday, October 11th, the Valley Harmony Singers members met in-person for the first time in two years. Requiring Singers' masks that provide space between the mask and the singer's face whenever a member is in the rehearsal hall and limiting the rehearsal to members only, the chorus...
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September 28, 2021 - 12:17pm
REMEMBERING A FORMER CHORUS MEMBER, Bob Platzer
On March 1, 2021 Bob Platzer left this world in body but not in spirit, after several years of physical problems. Bob was laid to rest in Bakersfield, CA. Bob is survived by his wife...
more September 25, 2021 - 3:54pm
On Thursday, September 23rd, the Board of Directors of our chapter voted to resume in-person rehearsals on October 11th, pending the receipt of the singers masks now on order, and expected to be shipped during the last week in September. For at least the first month, all rehearsals will be...
more September 10, 2021 - 11:17am
The Valley Harmony Singers chorus has decided that our virtual rehearsals will continue on ZOOM through the month of September. We will reevaluate whether to resume members-only in-person rehearsals at the end of the month, based on the availability of Singers' Masks for the entire chorus. ...
more August 29, 2021 - 10:51am
In celebration of both Labor Day, and the Jewish New Year's we will not be rehearsing on Monday September 6th.
June 29, 2021 - 7:07am
The Valley Harmony Singers will be dark on July 5th for the Fourth of July weekend holiday. Our next rehearsal will be on the 12th of July. Please enjoy the holiday weekend, and stay safe and cool!
June 25, 2021 - 7:08am
Chris Burns, from the Tampa Bay Heritage of Harmony Chorus, will spend the first part of this Monday's rehearsal speaking and guiding us through visual presentation, especially how to communicate the meaning and excitement of a song to our audience through facial expression. Chris was a member...
more June 8, 2021 - 1:43pm
This year I was invited by a longtime friend of mine on Memorial Day to participate in setting up American flags at the gravestones of our men and women who served in our Armed Forces in past wars so gallantly and honorably. I was invited by Barry Chapman, Branch...
more June 8, 2021 - 1:39pm
WE KEEP MOVING ON by Jack Press, President
Our Chapter and Chorus have been weathering this pandemic very successfully. We have maintained our weekly rehearsals and...
more May 31, 2021 - 11:08am
Thank you for attending our past shows. As soon as the pandemic restrictions on rehearsing and performing are lifted, we will perform for you again, in both our own shows and for your events. Another way for you to help our chorus/chapter is by designating a...
more April 23, 2021 - 2:35pm
On Monday April 26, 2021 at 7:30pm PDT Katie MacDonald, Recruitment and Retention Manager of the international Barbershop Harmony Society, will make a presentation via Zoom to the Valley Harmony Singers. She will discuss virtual recruitment and retention tips. Ms. MacDonald will emphasize that...
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