Monday, November 28th, 2011 -- The sweet sounds of ladies four part, barbershop harmony can be heard throughout the chapel as Vocal Point barbershop quartet readies for the busy holiday season ahead. The quartet’s weekly practice session is regularly interrupted by lively stories by its more spirited members. But, with its four members in fine voice; Vocal Point is already tuning up for a number of events throughout Monterey County this December.So far, the group is scheduled to perform on Saturday, December 3rd at the First Mayor’s House for Christmas at the Salinas Station; on Wednesday, December 7th for the Church of the Monterey Peninsula’s Advent Tea and again on Friday, December 9th on KSBW-TV Channel 8 for the Share Your Holiday telethon at 6:45pm.
Formed in 2004, Vocal Point includes: Monterey Bay Belles chorus director, Kristen Thompson who sings Lead; Jane Heider-Samuels the group’s tenor, Eva McDonald on bass and Laura Kershner who sings baritone.
The group’s repertoire includes classics from today and yesterday and will feature a number of holiday songs this season. Those interested in learning more about Vocal Point are encouraged to log onto Vocal Point’s site at www.vocalpointquartet.blogspot.com
There visitors will find group videos, a photo gallery, member bios and musical package rates.