Press Releases
For Immediate Release
September 4, 2024
Contact: Kate Franks, President
info@vocalconfluence.org
Contact: Marla Crawford, VP of Marketing & Public Relations
marketing@vocalconfluence.org
VOCAL CONFLUENCE TO HOST ACAPELLA CABARET FUNDRAISER EVENT
Local chorus to feature acappella quartets and small groups at Pittsburgh Winery
PITTSBURGH- Vocal Confluence, Pittsburgh’s all-voice barbershop chorus, will be hosting their first signature fundraising event at the Pittsburgh Winery on Sun., Sept. 22, titled “Small Group Showcase”.
Fresh from a successful debut on the international stage, Vocal Confluence is proud to feature quartets, quintets, and octets on this show with the hope to bring modern barbershop and acappella to Pittsburgh’s bustling music scene.
“From vocal jazz to pop, to classic barbershop, there’s really something for everyone at this show”, says Marla Crawford, VP of Marketing and Public Relations. “I’m very excited for Pittsburgh to see what the quartets and small groups of Vocal Confluence have to offer”.
Tickets for Vocal Confluence Presents: Small Group Showcase are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Local businesses and organizations can sponsor the show through the fundraising platform, Zeffy.
WHAT: Vocal Confluence Presents: Small Group Showcase
WHERE: The Original Pittsburgh Winery, 2809 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
WHEN: Sun., Sept. 22, 4 pm (doors open at 3 pm)
TICKETS: $20 in advance/$25 at the door
About Vocal Confluence:
Vocal Confluence is a Pittsburgh all-voice barbershop chorus and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization representing the Pittsburgh Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Our rapidly growing group is committed to musical excellence, whether it be barbershop, jazz, traditional choral, or contemporary a cappella styles. Our members have a variety of backgrounds and interests and include software developers, healthcare providers, engineers, and teachers, among others. We fully embrace the “Everyone in Harmony” initiative introduced by the Barbershop Harmony Society in 2018. Find out more at vocalconfluence.org
About the Barbershop Harmony Society:
The Barbershop Harmony Society, founded in 1938 as the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, still holds at its core the joy of ringing a few chords together. The face of the Society though, is much different today. What had been a club for middle-aged, predominantly white men now actively welcomes all people: men and women, young and old, of increasingly diverse backgrounds and beliefs, united in a love of harmony. Learn more about the BHS at barbershop.org
For Immediate Release
November 4, 2024
Contact: Kate Franks, President
info@vocalconfluence.org
Contact: Marla Crawford, VP of Marketing & Public Relations
marketing@vocalconfluence.org
VOCAL CONFLUENCE PRESENTS “A VC HOLIDAY”
PITTSBURGH- Vocal Confluence, Pittsburgh’s All-Voice Barbershop Chorus, is hosting their annual holiday show, “A VC Holiday”, on Sat., Dec. 14 at 7:30 pm and Sun., Dec. 15 at 3 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
The show will feature holiday favorites such as “White Christmas”, “Man With the Bag”, a jazz rendition of “Deck The Halls”, and featured performances from small groups and quartets. “We’re so excited to spread some cheer through barbershop harmony”, says Brandon Rauch, artistic director of Vocal Confluence. “It’s a show you won’t want to miss!”
Who: Vocal Confluence
What: “A VC Holiday”
When: Sat., Dec. 14 at 7:30 pm and Sun., Dec. 15 at 3 pm
Where: First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood
Cost: Free Will Donations
About Vocal Confluence:
Vocal Confluence is a Pittsburgh all-voice barbershop chorus and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization representing the Pittsburgh Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Our rapidly growing group is committed to musical excellence, whether it be barbershop, jazz, traditional choral, or contemporary a cappella styles. Our members have a variety of backgrounds and interests and include software developers, healthcare providers, engineers, and teachers, among others. We fully embrace the “Everyone in Harmony” initiative introduced by the Barbershop Harmony Society in 2018. Find out more at vocalconfluence.org
About the Barbershop Harmony Society:
The Barbershop Harmony Society, founded in 1938 as the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, still holds at its core the joy of ringing a few chords together. The face of the Society, though, is much different today. What had been a club for middle-aged, predominantly white men now actively welcomes all people: men and women, young and old, of increasingly diverse backgrounds and beliefs, united in a love of harmony. Learn more about the BHS at barbershop.org
