Women's a cappella chorus seeks new members

Submitted Members of Perfect Harmony recently performed for the AARP Bella Vista Chapter.
Submitted Members of Perfect Harmony recently performed for the AARP Bella Vista Chapter.

Perfect Harmony Women's Barbershop Chorus is a women's a cappella group in Bella Vista and is looking for new members.

It is a fun-loving, energetic group, according to a news release from the group. The chorus is not only a musical outlet for all women but also an opportunity to be part of a sisterhood through singing and a love of music.

There are no try outs, no previous musical experience is necessary to join, according to the release. The group has four sections -- lead and tenor that would be for higher voices, and baritone and bass for those with lower voices. Members will find a part to fit a particular voice. Many of the women bring recorders to rehearsals to learn new songs, so it doesn't matter if a person can read music or not.

The current chorus has approximately 30 active members and stays busy year-round performing for various clubs, organizations and events in Bella Vista, Bentonville and Rogers. In addition to giving free concerts, the chorus is active in supporting local charities, such as Horses for Healing, the Bella Vista Animal Shelter, The Bella Vista Library, the Northwest Arkansas Women's Shelter as well as many other local organizations.

Karen Frankenfeld, the chorus' director, researches a wide variety of music that is arranged in the four-part barbershop-style before selecting a song for the chorus to sing. The chorus's portfolio may include classics from the 20s, 30s and 40s, modern pop, seasonal songs, patriotic, gospel and novelty numbers. Some songs give Frankenfeld an opportunity to add a special touch to the arrangement and to let the women have a little fun with it for audience appeal.

Rehearsals are held at 7 p.m. every Monday night in the choir room of the United Lutheran Church of Bella Vista.

For more information, visit the chorus' web site at www.perfectharmonybv.org or call 479-876-7204 or 479-855-0053.

Community on 07/22/2015