LBC History

Our chorus was born on November 28, 1960, and was named the Middlesex Chorus. Bob Carter was the director from those beginnings and continued until September, 1964 when Barbara Farrell took the helm and continued for the next 2 years. Under Barbara's leadership, the chorus was chartered on August 24th, 1965. Patricia Malone served as director after Barbara and continued until Dick Chacos took the lead in November, 1971. Dick continued until November, 1977 and during his tenure, the chorus's name was changed to the current Liberty Belle Chorus on June 20, 1972.  When Dick stepped down in November, 1977, our current director,  Barbara Braxten, accepted the position and the rest is history...

 

While it's not clear exactly which year LBC started competing, it's certainly been a long time. We have competed every year during BB's tenure, and photos from competitions of the past decade are displayed below...

 

Competition, 2010

April Fool and Don't Tell Me the Same Things / It's the Last Time Medley

 

 

Competition, 2009

Bandstand in Central Park and Steppin' Out/I Can't Give You Anything But Love Medley

 

 

 

Competition, 2008

Bandstand in Central Park and Steppin' Out/I Can't Give You Anything But Love Medley

 

 

 

Competition, 2007

From the First Hello to the Last Good-bye and Red Head

 

 

 

Competition, 2006

Lonesomest Girl in Town and Red Head

Competition, 2005

Once Upon a Time and Blackbird Medley

 

 

Competition, 2004

Once Upon a Time and Johnny Medley

 

 

 

Competition, 2003

I Will Love You till the End of Time and Alabamy Medley

 

 

 

Competition, 2002

From the First Hello to the Last Good-bye and Alabamy Medley (place holder photo)

 

 

 

Competition, 2001

If You Love Me, Really Love Me and Angry / Bill Bailey Medley

 

 

 

Competition, 2000

If You Love Me, Really Love Me and  Put Your Arms Around Me Honey