Georgetown Chimes | |
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Origin | Washington, D.C. |
Genres | Collegiate a cappella |
Years active | 1946 | –present
Website |
georgetownchimes |
The Georgetown Chimes is a collegiate a cappella group from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1946 by Francis E. (Frank) Jones as a barbershop quartet, the group has had 286 members, and has recorded two dozen albums in its history. [1] [2] The Chimes are particularly well known for the annual a capella show they host each February, the Cherry Tree Massacre, which has been hosted for over 50 years. [3] Within Washington, D.C., the Chimes are known for hosting regular "Chimes Nights" at the Tombs, a popular rathskeller bar in the Georgetown neighborhood. [4] [5] Additionally, the Chimes are regularly featured as guests in the DC A Cappella Festival (DCAF). [6] The Chimes' alumni includes politicians and public figures such as U.S. Senator from Georgia Jon Ossoff and Jeff Civillico. [7]
Georgetown Chimes | |
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Origin | Washington, D.C. |
Genres | Collegiate a cappella |
Years active | 1946 | –present
Website |
georgetownchimes |
The Georgetown Chimes is a collegiate a cappella group from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1946 by Francis E. (Frank) Jones as a barbershop quartet, the group has had 286 members, and has recorded two dozen albums in its history. [1] [2] The Chimes are particularly well known for the annual a capella show they host each February, the Cherry Tree Massacre, which has been hosted for over 50 years. [3] Within Washington, D.C., the Chimes are known for hosting regular "Chimes Nights" at the Tombs, a popular rathskeller bar in the Georgetown neighborhood. [4] [5] Additionally, the Chimes are regularly featured as guests in the DC A Cappella Festival (DCAF). [6] The Chimes' alumni includes politicians and public figures such as U.S. Senator from Georgia Jon Ossoff and Jeff Civillico. [7]