April 2024 Barbershoper of the Month Jeff Hoffman
April 2024 Barbershoper of the Month Jeff Hoffman
April 2024 Barbershoper of the Month Jeff Hoffman (center). Chapter president Richard Sukoff (left) and chorus director Michaela Slamka.
April 2024 Barbershoper of the Month Jeff Hoffman (center). Chapter president Richard Sukoff (left) and chorus director Michaela Slamka.
Big Chicken Chorus
Big Chicken Chorus
The images that follow are intended to provide a more in depth idea of the events and performances of the Big Chicken Chorus and our involvement in the community.
The images that follow are intended to provide a more in depth idea of the events and performances of the Big Chicken Chorus and our involvement in the community.
Singing Valentines
Singing Valentines
Each year on February 14, we send out quartets to delivery a card with your message, a rose, and 2 love songs to your loved one(s). The deliveries take place at the location of choice (home, workplace, school, restaurant, etc.) and at a time, within reason, most convenient for the recipient.
Each year on February 14, we send out quartets to delivery a card with your message, a rose, and 2 love songs to your loved one(s). The deliveries take place at the location of choice (home, workplace, school, restaurant, etc.) and at a time, within reason, most convenient for the recipient.
Hearts For Heroes
Hearts For Heroes
We honor the active military and and veterans who have given so much for our country. Particularly in celebration of Veterans Day, but in any way we can on any day of the year.
We honor the active military and and veterans who have given so much for our country. Particularly in celebration of Veterans Day, but in any way we can on any day of the year.
2019 Spring Show
2019 Spring Show
This photo was taken during our 2019 Spring Show. The Big Chicken Chorus normally (in non-Pandemic years) presents a Spring Show, usually the last weekend in April, and a Christmas Show, usually the 2nd weekend in December.
This photo was taken during our 2019 Spring Show. The Big Chicken Chorus normally (in non-Pandemic years) presents a Spring Show, usually the last weekend in April, and a Christmas Show, usually the 2nd weekend in December.
Quadraphonics
Quadraphonics
Quadraphonics is a Chapter Quartet that performs in most of our performances as a quartet and as members of the Big Chicken Chorus. Neil Hutcheson, Baritone , Maury Morris, Lead, and Ray Taylor, Bass are Section Leaders of their respective voice sections of the BCC, Ben McDaniel, Tenor is the Musical Director of the BCC.
Quadraphonics is a Chapter Quartet that performs in most of our performances as a quartet and as members of the Big Chicken Chorus. Neil Hutcheson, Baritone , Maury Morris, Lead, and Ray Taylor, Bass are Section Leaders of their respective voice sections of the BCC, Ben McDaniel, Tenor is the Musical Director of the BCC.
The National Anthem
The National Anthem
A Very Large Quartet (VLQ) from the Big Chicken Chorus performs the National Anthem prior to the start of a Georgia Tech basketball game at "The Thrillerdome."
The National Anthem is a staple of our repertoire and we always enjoy the opportunity to kick off sports events in the Atlanta area.
A Very Large Quartet (VLQ) from the Big Chicken Chorus performs the National Anthem prior to the start of a Georgia Tech basketball game at "The Thrillerdome."
The National Anthem is a staple of our repertoire and we always enjoy the opportunity to kick off sports events in the Atlanta area.
2019 RMS Massed Chorus
2019 RMS Massed Chorus
Since 2014 the Big Chicken Chorus has conducted a one day choral clinic for area middle school and high school boys we have named "Real Men Sing." Our goal is to get more boys involved the choral music programs in their respective schools. Area school Choral Directors support our program and testify to its success.
Since 2014 the Big Chicken Chorus has conducted a one day choral clinic for area middle school and high school boys we have named "Real Men Sing." Our goal is to get more boys involved the choral music programs in their respective schools. Area school Choral Directors support our program and testify to its success.
Veterans Appreciation
Veterans Appreciation
This photo was taken as the Big Chicken Chorus prepared to participate in a Veterans appreciation event sponsored by the Aviation History & Technology Center.
This photo was taken as the Big Chicken Chorus prepared to participate in a Veterans appreciation event sponsored by the Aviation History & Technology Center.
Georgia Spirit
Georgia Spirit
Georgia Spirit is a mixed voice chorus of students age 18 and under who represent our area in the annual Barbershop Harmony Society Youth In Harmony Festival held each January in cities across the U.S. Along with other area chapters of BHS, we provide financial and logistical support for their participation in this festival.
Georgia Spirit is a mixed voice chorus of students age 18 and under who represent our area in the annual Barbershop Harmony Society Youth In Harmony Festival held each January in cities across the U.S. Along with other area chapters of BHS, we provide financial and logistical support for their participation in this festival.
Big Chicken Chorus supports school Choral music programs
Big Chicken Chorus supports school Choral music programs
As our budget permits, we make an effort to provide financial support for area school music programs. This photo was taken as we provided funds for the Marietta High School choral music students to perform at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
As our budget permits, we make an effort to provide financial support for area school music programs. This photo was taken as we provided funds for the Marietta High School choral music students to perform at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
2023 Christmas Show Banner
Jack's Mile - Keep Cobb Beautiful
Jack's Mile - Keep Cobb Beautiful
Since 1998, the Big Chicken Chorus has helped to maintain a one-mile section of Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb as part of the Keep Cobb Beautiful program. This program was initiated by Jack Sweitzer, a Past President of the Marietta, GA Chapter. Unfortunately, Jack met an untimely death in 2008. We had that mile renamed in his honor, and we continue our quarterly clean-up of "Jack's Mile" to this day.
Since 1998, the Big Chicken Chorus has helped to maintain a one-mile section of Johnson Ferry Road in East Cobb as part of the Keep Cobb Beautiful program. This program was initiated by Jack Sweitzer, a Past President of the Marietta, GA Chapter. Unfortunately, Jack met an untimely death in 2008. We had that mile renamed in his honor, and we continue our quarterly clean-up of "Jack's Mile" to this day.
Performance at Atherton Place
Performance at Atherton Place
We always enjoy singing for our Senior Citizens. This photo was taken during a performance at Atherton Place in Marietta.
We always enjoy singing for our Senior Citizens. This photo was taken during a performance at Atherton Place in Marietta.
Christmas Tree Lighting at The Battery
Christmas Tree Lighting at The Battery
The Big Chicken Chorus was included in the 2019 Holidays at the Battery Atlanta program during the Holiday celebration conducted by the Atlanta Braves.
The Big Chicken Chorus was included in the 2019 Holidays at the Battery Atlanta program during the Holiday celebration conducted by the Atlanta Braves.
Big Chicken Chorus with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Big Chicken Chorus with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra
In 2019, we were privileged to perform with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra as part of their Christmas program,
In 2019, we were privileged to perform with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra as part of their Christmas program,
2021 Christmas Show
2021 Christmas Show
The 2021 Christmas season saw a brief respite in the COVID Pandemic - enough at least for us to make a few performances for those willing to risk being part of an indoor audience. No reported COVID cases from those who attended our performances.
The 2021 Christmas season saw a brief respite in the COVID Pandemic - enough at least for us to make a few performances for those willing to risk being part of an indoor audience. No reported COVID cases from those who attended our performances.
Christmas Tree Lighting at Kennestone Hospital
Christmas Tree Lighting at Kennestone Hospital
The Christmas season always presents opportunities for us to perform. It's always a joy to be included in the various Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies throughout the Greater Atlanta area.
The Christmas season always presents opportunities for us to perform. It's always a joy to be included in the various Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies throughout the Greater Atlanta area.
Christmas Show Finale 2018
Christmas Show Finale 2018
The Finale of our shows usually includes the Big Chicken Chorus and all of our guest performers as well.
The Finale of our shows usually includes the Big Chicken Chorus and all of our guest performers as well.
A Big Chicken Chorus Afterglow
A Big Chicken Chorus Afterglow
A big part of the social fabric of the Big Chicken Chorus takes place following our rehearsals and performances. A number of our members generally adjourn to a nearby restaurant, grill or sports bar to quench our thirst, have a bite to eat and sing a few more songs. We refer to these events as "Afterglows."
A big part of the social fabric of the Big Chicken Chorus takes place following our rehearsals and performances. A number of our members generally adjourn to a nearby restaurant, grill or sports bar to quench our thirst, have a bite to eat and sing a few more songs. We refer to these events as "Afterglows."
Town Center Mall
Town Center Mall
The Holiday Season at area shopping malls is another place you might encounter the Big Chicken Chorus. It's usually a festive environment with the hustle and bustle of shoppers and kids in line to talk to Santa.
The Holiday Season at area shopping malls is another place you might encounter the Big Chicken Chorus. It's usually a festive environment with the hustle and bustle of shoppers and kids in line to talk to Santa.
Clasic Cuts
Clasic Cuts
The Classic Cuts won a Chapter Novice Quartet Contest and are now part of our performance package. From left to right: Gordie Angles, Tenor, Chris Wittreich, Lead, Bruce McCown. Bass and Harv Hobson, Baritone.
The Classic Cuts won a Chapter Novice Quartet Contest and are now part of our performance package. From left to right: Gordie Angles, Tenor, Chris Wittreich, Lead, Bruce McCown. Bass and Harv Hobson, Baritone.
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I See by your outfit that you are a cowboy...
With a name like "Big Chicken Chorus", you can't expect us to be serious al the time. Silly themes and dialog are part of our DNA.
With a name like "Big Chicken Chorus", you can't expect us to be serious al the time. Silly themes and dialog are part of our DNA.
Zoom Rehearsal
Zoom Rehearsal
During the COVID Pandemic, the BCC reverted to Zoom Rehearsals. You couldn't hear the other voices singing, but everyone could see one another and there was some chatter between songs. We all stayed safe, but musical progress was nearly impossible.
During the COVID Pandemic, the BCC reverted to Zoom Rehearsals. You couldn't hear the other voices singing, but everyone could see one another and there was some chatter between songs. We all stayed safe, but musical progress was nearly impossible.
Carbershop Singing
Carbershop Singing
As the Pandemic eased slightly, we attempted "Drive-In Rehearsals." Each singer, in his own car, had a microphone tied into a Mixer Board. The combined sound was then transmitted back to an FM Channel on the car radios. We could hear all the other voices. A big improvement from Zoom, but still unlike an in-person rehearsal.
As the Pandemic eased slightly, we attempted "Drive-In Rehearsals." Each singer, in his own car, had a microphone tied into a Mixer Board. The combined sound was then transmitted back to an FM Channel on the car radios. We could hear all the other voices. A big improvement from Zoom, but still unlike an in-person rehearsal.
In Person Rehearsal
In Person Rehearsal
At long last - an indoor, In-Person rehearsal. Oh-oh, there's work to be done. But Ben whips us into shape for a long awaited performance - our 2021 Christmas Show.
At long last - an indoor, In-Person rehearsal. Oh-oh, there's work to be done. But Ben whips us into shape for a long awaited performance - our 2021 Christmas Show.
