The Georgetown Chimes
The Georgetown Chimes is an all-male 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 over 275 members, and has recorded two dozen albums in its history.[1] The Chimes are particularly well known for the annual a capella show they host each fall, nicknamed "the Cherry Tree Massacre" which has been hosted for over 50 years.[2] Within Washington, D.C., the Chimes are known for hosting regular "Chimes Nights" at the the Tombs, a popular rathskeller bar in the Georgetown neighborhood.[3][4] The Chimes' alumni includes politicians and public figures such as U.S. Senator from Georgia Jon Ossoff and Jeff Civillico.[5]
The Georgetown Chimes | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Washington, D.C. |
| Genres | Collegiate a cappella |
| Years active | 1946–present |
| Website | georgetownchimes |
References
- "Our History". Georgetown Chimes. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- Kim, Alexis; Stout, Maddie (February 9, 2023). "The Georgetown Chimes: Legacy Music Making for the History Books". Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- Del Sesto, Cristina (October 18, 1992). "CHIME TIME". The Washington Post. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
- O'Neill, Paul R.; Smith, Bennie L. (2020). Georgetown University. Arcadia Publishing. p. 121. ISBN 1467104663.
- Cartagena, Lisa (January 6, 2021). "Let's Revisit Jon Ossoff's Time as a Georgetown University A Cappella Singer". Washingtonian. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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