History of the Silk Cords

   On October 7, 2000 Silk Cords formed their quartet almost by accident as a means of helping Hillary fulfill a promise she made to provide music for the wedding of a friend's daughter.  Shortly after their wedding performance, the Music Director at Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, inquired if the quartet would be able to perform several sacred pieces for a Sunday morning worship service.  On November 12, the Silk Cords performed at the church - their first worship service. 

    In January, 2001, Silk Cords officially began their music ministry.  Since then, Silk Cords have answered requests to sing at state choral conventions, college gospel fests, church services and theater benefits, as well as gospel and jazz workshops in Chicago, Monmouth, Galesburg, the Quad Cities, Peoria and locations in Iowa.

   The ensemble with its tight harmonies and sacred lyrics has been compared with the male sound of "Take Six." a unique and uplifting a cappella vocal jazz sound.  Their repertoire ranges from traditional choral literature to new arrangements of old hymns.

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