Sound of Illinois Places 24th!
For the third consecutive year, the Sound of Illinois was qualified to represent Illinois in international competition.  By scoring highest at Peoria’s Sept. 26, 2009, competition, the 71-man chorus earned an automatic berth in the July 2010 international competition at Philadelphia, Pa.  The chorus placed 21st in Nashville in 2008 and Anaheim in 2009. This year, in 2010, the Sound of Illinois Chorus took the 24th spot. Full results are coming soon!

With more than 100 members, the Sound of Illinois is a frequent performer in Central Illinois where it champions the American art form of barbershop singing.

In addition to its annual shows, SOI performs each year at The Sounds of Christmas and the Habitat for Humanity charity concert.  It often sings the National Anthem, including twice at Wrigley Field in recent years.  At Valentines Day, SOI quartets raise funds for the chorus by delivering Singing Valentines (a song, a card and a photo).    

Check the calendar for opportunities to hear this award-winning a cappella group, including its shows Feb. 20-21, 2010.  Guests are welcome year-round at Tuesday night rehearsals.  No invitation is necessary ... just the ability to carry a tune and an interest in harmonizing with a great bunch of men who share a love for singing and entertaining.
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