About Buffalo Gateway Chorus
Founded in 1964, the Buffalo Gateway Chorus is an award-winning nonprofit organization based in Western New York, bringing together over 90 women singers. In 2024, we proudly celebrated our 60th anniversary, marking six decades of musical excellence and vibrant community engagement.
Our chorus thrives on the energy, musical mastery, and camaraderie that make us a standout in Western New York's choral scene. We invite you to ignite your passion for singing by joining us at a Wednesday night OPEN HOUSE rehearsal this year. You'll discover an environment where the joy of music and the warmth of friendship are second to none.
As passionate performers, we love to share our music with the community. We take pride in singing at our annual show, various community events, and during annual competitions. But our love for music doesn't stop at performance; we are equally dedicated to deepening our understanding of the art of a cappella singing. Vocal instruction is a key part of our rehearsals, and we regularly benefit from the expertise of master coaches within the Sweet Adelines organization. These sessions are filled with invaluable insights and techniques that enhance our performance.
As a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, Inc., we specialize in four-part harmony, performed in the Barbershop style. This unique form of unaccompanied vocal music features four-part chords for every melody note, creating a rich and harmonious sound. The lead sings the melody, the tenor harmonizes above it, the bass provides the lowest harmonizing notes, and the baritone completes the chord.
We warmly welcome guests and prospective members to our rehearsals. Our doors are always open, and we encourage you to stop by the greeters/membership table to learn more.
We rehearse every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart School, 5331 Genesee Street in Lancaster, New York 14026. We would love to have you visit and sing with us!
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