Free singing lessons offered for men

The Brotherhood of Harmony, a men's a cappella chorus based in Schaumburg, is offering a free, six-week program of singing instruction beginning Thursday, May 25, at Friendship Village, 350 Schaumburg Road, in Schaumburg.

Men of all ages are invited to participate in free singing lessons provided by Schaumburg's premier men's chorus.

Brian Cromer, director of the Brotherhood of Harmony, will teach the "Ready Set Sing" course Thursday. The sessions last approximately one hour, beginning at 7:15 p.m.

"Give us six Thursday evenings," Cromer said, "and we'll give you the skills you need to experience all the fun of solo or group singing."

Singers of all skill levels and experience are invited, and learning materials are free.

"You don't even need to be able to read music," Cromer said. "We'll teach you everything you need to know to sing richly and with resonance to produce ear-pleasing harmony. Our participants will quickly be producing beautiful harmony without the aid of a piano and in the company of a great bunch of fellow singers."

"We've found that everyone seems to enjoy singing, whether it's in the shower, the car or at church," said Tom Toftey, president of the chorus.

"Many of us are unsure about singing in front of others. Through this program, we want to help men get the most beautiful sound possible from their voices."

For more information, send an email to FreeSingingLessonsBrotherhood@gmail.com or visit brotherhoodofharmony.org.