Georgetown Chimes

A while ago, I wrote a post about "Christmas Chimes Night" and one about "The Cherry Tree Massacre". I have since realized that although I explained enough about that particular event, I didn't give too much information about The Georgetown Chimes themselves.

The Georgetown Chimes are an all male acapella group from Georgetown University. They were founded in 1946 by a man name Frank Jones. When Frank first started at Georgetown University he joined the Glee Club. But, Frank thought it would be great if he could start a barbershop singing group at Georgetown. So, he did!

In the 80's, my dad went to Georgetown. During his time there, he auditioned for the Georgetown Chimes. To make it into the Chimes, you obviously have to be able to sing. But you don't just get accepted because you can sing. For a number of months, you're called a Neo. Neos help the chimes with a lot. Before Chimes Nights, they set up the sound systems and bring all the equipment down to the Tombs. Throughout the show, they have to make sure everything runs smoothly. If you can put up with the hard work of being a Neo, you can sing, and you can learn the parts to enough songs, you get accepted into the Chimes. Luckily for us, my dad did get accepted.

Another nice thing about the Chimes is they are a brotherhood. It's a now and forever kind of thing. The Chimes have, since then, been a huge part of my family's lives. They are some of my favorite people in the world! We try to make it to as many shows and events of theirs as we can.

I'm so happy that my dad became a Chime; we've met so many great people because of it.

Thanks for reading!
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Kendra <3