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VHC Raises $ to Support Research into Battling Pancreatic Cancer

On Saturday, April 29, 2023, Verdugo Hills Chorus was happy to turn out in force to participate in the PanCan Purple Stride event in Los Angeles. This event, which took place this year on the Santa Monica Pier, raises money to find a cure for pancreatic cancer. As part of the "Harmony Heals" team, we each walked three miles and raised more than $27,500 to support research into this deadly disease. And we all had a great time doing it!

VHC Hosts A Cappella Scholarship Festival

Verdugo Hills Chorus was honored to host its 17th A Cappella Scholarship Festival (ACSF) on April 22, 2023. It was a day full of excellent music from students representing 11 high schools and 4 middle schools. Each chorus impressed and inspired us--and each went home with cash prizes.

VHC Plays Host to Regional Competition

VHC Hosts A Cappella Scholarship Festival!

Verdugo Hills Chorus will host the 17^th annual A Cappella Scholarship Festival on April 22, 2023 at Glendale High School, John Wayne Performing Arts Center.

Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm. Tickets at door - $5.00

The A Cappella Scholarship Festival was created in 2005 when we received a grant from the John C. Hench Foundation. With each year’s grant, we award cash scholarships to middle-and high school vocal programs in the Los Angeles County area.

The purpose of the Festival to…

Let Us Sing for Your Honey!

Verdugo Hills Chorus is once again delivering singing Valentines! If you're looking for a creative and fun greeting for your favorite spouse, a dear friend, or that cherished family member this February 14th, why not let us deliver it for you--in 4-part harmony! Scan the QR code in the flyer or follow this link for additional details: https://sites.google.com/view/vhcsingingvalentines/home

We're Raising $ for Our Journey to the International Competition

Following several fun holiday performances for local community groups, on December 10th Verdugo Hills Chorus spent a joyful and fun day delivering singing holiday cards to folks all over the country. (We're also selling See's Candy through December 24th: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/verdugohc_verdugo_hills_chorus1/Dav_Won1302/candy) All of this work/fun is intended to support our ability to compete in the Sweet Adelines International chorus competition in the fall of 2023. We are so grateful for all the support the community has provided us! If you like, you can also make a direct donation to us here: https://verdugohillschorus.o

A Full Day of Coaching with the Great Dale Syverson!

On Saturday, August 13th, Verdugo Hills Chorus was honored to soak up the insight and direction we received from Dale Syverson. As the daughter of a barbershopper, Dale has been a part of the Sweet Adelines organization since she was a child and an official member for more than 57 years! Since 1976 she has directed the Rich Tones chorus and led them to FIVE International championships. Dale has also earned two International gold medals for her own quartet singing. We always learn so much from Dale and we are SO very grateful for her time and talent.

Valkyries Quartet Invited to Perform at Sweet Adelines International Convention

The Valkyries quartet has been invited to sing after the quartet finals on Friday, Sept 16th, at the Sweet Adelines International convention in Phoenix!!! We are so excited for all their many successes—and we know they have a great future ahead of them!

WE WON!!!

Verdugo Hills Chorus is proud to announce that we won our regional chorus competition, held in Bakersfield on April 9^th. We were first in our division of mid-sized choruses, first overall, and most improved! We are very grateful to all of our family and friends for their support for all of our efforts.