More About The New Tradition Chorus
Our Organization
The New Tradition Chorus is the chapter chorus of the Northbrook Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We are a charitable, non-profit organization based in the northern suburbs of Chicago, IL. We provide access to the arts and musical education to both our members and our community.
We typically stage several holiday shows with a variety of Christmas and Channukah selections during the first weekend of December. We also put on a several shows during the spring with a new theme each year. Past shows have include Broadway selections, 40's music, 50's music, Americana, and much more.
The New Tradition Performs Les Mis (July 2000)
Our membership is open to men of all ages and we're always looking for new members. We rehearse every Monday night from 7:30 to 10:30 pm.
Our Contest Results
We compete in the Illinois District's chorus contest each fall for the right to represent our district in the International Chorus Contest, which is held each summer during the week of the 4th of July. In 19 apperances in the International Chorus Contest we have won a medal every time, making us one of the most decorated choruses in the history of the Barbershop Harmony Society. In 2008 we were the Barbershop Harmony Society's 5th Place Bronze Medal Chorus. We have medaled in every contest we've been eligable for since 1988, and have represented the Illinois District every year since 1988 (except 2002 and 2003 when contest rules required us to take a break after winning the gold in '01).
Our results:
- 2008 5th Place Bronze Medalist
- 2007 5th Place Bronze Medalist
- 2006 4th Place Bronze Medalist
- 2005 3rd Place Bronze Medalist
- 2004 3rd Place Bronze Medalist
- 2001 1st Place International Champions
- 2000 2nd Place Silver Medalist
- 1999 2nd Place Silver Medalist
- 1998 2nd Place Silver Medalist
- 1997 2nd Place Silver Medalist
- 1996 2nd Place Silver Medalist
- 1995 2nd Place Silver Medalist
- 1994 2nd Place Silver Medalist
- 1993 2nd Place Silver Medalist
- 1992 5th Place Bronze Medalist
- 1991 4th Place Bronze Medalist
- 1990 3rd Place Bronze Medalist
- 1989 3rd Place Bronze Medalist
- 1988 4th Place Bronze Medalist
About Our Director
Bryan Harden comes to the New Tradition Chorus with over 25 years of experience in the music industry, both as a performer and a director. He has previously directed EPCOT Center's "The Voices of Liberty," Disney's premier a capella ensemble, and has also served as a vocal consultant/contractor for many other clients, including Disney Cruise Lines Entertainment, EPCOT Entertainment, Disney's MGM Studios, and Warner Brothers Publishing. Bryan is also in frequent demand as a vocal clinician for companies such as Music in the Parks and Educational Programs Network. As a performer, Bryan has sung backup for acclaimed sacred artists such as Steve Green, Damaris Carbaugh, Cynthia Clawson, Ray Boltz, and Larnelle Harris. He also travels as a soloist with his own solo gospel CD entitled "Just As I Am."