Historical Highlights from the 1950s

1951 - Performance in New York’s Town Hall (first critical review given by prominent music critic Douglas Watt).

1951 - Chorus featured in the first of three appearances on the Ed Sullivan television show during the 50’s.

1951 - Time Magazine article on the Chorus including the Town Hall performance featured in the music section.

1955 - First European tour. Chorus leaves from New York for extensive engagements throughout Europe.

1958 - Recorded and released first major LP recording, "Melody At Sunset," on the Capitol label.