The Royal City Ambassadors wish to thank you, our patrons for attending our recent annual show. Just wait 'til you see what we have planned for next year! Be prepared for non-stop music! Keep your calendars open for March 25th and 26th, 2011.
We are very proud to have placed second amongst the ten Ontario choruses who competed in our spring contest in Collingwood. This is a wonderful accomplishment. We can hardly wait until next year! On the quartet side, Michael, one of our newest and youngest members, brought home the Novice Quartet trophy. We are also very proud of the seniors quartet, For Paul's Sake, comprised of present and former members, including our director, Ken. They entered the contest for fun and remembrance and came in first. See all the results here.
The Royal City
Ambassadors chorus is proud to bring barbershop harmony to Guelph
and surrounding area. We believe that
barbershop singers can reach out and touch the lives of everyone in our
community.
We commit ourselves to the promotion and growth of an art form that is truly
unique. Our music is heard in schools, churches and public places by
those young and old and funds we raise support Harmonize For Speech. Our love of this music and our
joy of singing brings us closer together in fellowship and as lifelong
friends.
Who Are We?
We’re men of all
ages, from all walks of life who love to sing… Fans and friends who thrill to
the sound of harmony...
What
is Barbershop Harmony?
It’s four-part, unaccompanied, close-harmony singing, with melody
in the second voice, or Lead. The Tenor
harmonizes above the lead singer. The
Bass sings the lowest harmonizing notes.
The Baritone provides in-between notes.
All combine to form consonant, pleasing chords.
Music is in
the style of "the old songs" from
the heyday of Tin Pan Alley, circa 1890-1920 but has focus on songs from the
50’s, 60’s or present day.
Melodies
are in the vocal and skill range of the average singer, with lyrical emphasis
on simple, heartfelt emotions: love, friendship, mother, moon & June &
the girl next door.
How
do I become a Royal City Ambassador?
Come to one of our practices. We meet on Tuesday nights at 7:30 pm at the
St. Ignatius Conference Centre, located just north of Guelph
on Hwy 6. Enter through the main doors,
and turn right. We’re at the end of the
hall on the right.
How can I get a hold of you?
Call Rick Rowan at 519-824-3000 or email us at membership at royalcityambassadors dot com.