Event: Close Harmony Festival, sponsored by SCVA
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 (REVISED DATE)
Time: 9:00am - morning and afternoon rehearsal & clinic;
4:00pm public performance with The Westminster Chorus and the Masters of Harmony
Location: Jordan High School, 6500 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach
Cost: $45.00 per singer (school/booster checks payable to "SCVA")
Use PayPal or mail checks to:
Marco Rodriguez
c/o Madison Elementary School
515 Ashtabula Street
Pasadena, CA 91104
Registration Deadline: March 28, 2025
Target Age Range: Primarily High School, but we have also had Junior High, Middle School and Collegiate singers participate, and they had a great time.
Show Tickets: $10.00 general admission, available at the door on the day of the event
Contact: Marco Rodriguez
e-mail: closeharmonyfest@gmail.com
Please print, sign and return the Parental Consent and Medical Release Form: Parental Consent & Medical Release Form
Schedule (day of event)
9:00 - 10:00 : Registration (name tags and T-shirts)
10:00 - 11:00 : Introductions, warm-up and demonstration of the barbershop style
11:00 - 12:00 : Rehearsal (including a short break)
12:00 - 12:45 : Lunch (provided)
12:45 - 1:45 : Sectional rehearsals; separate session for the choral directors
1:45 - 2:00 : Break
2:00 - 3:30 : Final rehearsal
3:30 : Auditorium doors open
4:00 - 5:00 : Showtime
What to Expect
Lots of singing, lots of fun
Have your music substantially learned, since we will be singing everything by memory during the performance
Important: We cannot be responsible for any personal belongings, such as iPods, iPads, mobile phones, digital cameras, etc., so please leave those devices at home.