About NT - The New Tradition Chorus

New Tradition Chorus works toward consistently improving its sound while enjoying the comradery of a group that is focused on excellence. Our membership includes people of all ages and represents a wide range of backgrounds and careers.

Becoming a Member

New Tradition has both experienced singers and novice singers. If you are interested in joining the chorus, we ask that you visit us three times. As part of the membership process you will be asked to learn one of the chorus songs. To find out more about becoming a member come to a meeting or email membership.

Download

The Music we Sing

Performances

Founded in 1982, the New Tradition Chorus represents the Northbrook chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). It continues to put on two major productions a year: a Holiday Show in December and a Spring Show, usually in May. In addition, the chorus has performed publicly for community festivals and concerts, appeared at senior facilities, and sung privately for corporate events.

show less

Community Service

In addition to volunteering in the community, the chorus performs at local farmers markets and sponsors a Youth in Harmony festival for local high schools.

Competition

New Tradition Chorus competes annually in the Illinois District Chorus Contest of the Barbershop Harmony Society. It consistently wins the District competition and, as a result competes in the chorus contest at the International Convention of BHS each July.

The Chorus has a proud history of competition, winning the gold in 2001 and collectively has won 19 medals (including 8 consecutive silver) at International Chorus Contests.

show less

About Our Director – Mitch Greenberg

Mitch Greenberg took the helm at the New Tradition Chorus in August, 2021 with over ten years of barbershop directing experience. In addition to directing the Palm Beach, Florida Coastmen Chorus for over 2 years, he also directed the Women of Note Chorus of West Palm Beach, Florida for 9 years, growing them in numbers and taking them to the Sweet Adeline International contest stage.

While in Florida, Mitch also sang in the quartet Hotshots. They won the Sunshine District quartet contest in 2006 and competed on the International stage 3 times, including a top 20 finish. Mitch also sang in a mixed quartet, Three Queens and a Joker. They became the inaugural Sweet Adelines International Mixed Quartet Champion in 2017. In addition he sings with the Illinois District 2024 Quartet Champion Triple Threat.

Mitch also brings leadership experience in all aspects of barbershopping. He has served as the Sunshine District’s VP of Marketing, and also as a clinician for several Young Men and Young Women in Harmony programs.

Mitch was raised in Chappaqua, New York. He first came to the Midwest to attend Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, graduating with a degree in Telecommunications. He currently lives in Riverwoods and works in the commercial architecture field as a Midwest territory manager.