Georgetown Chimes

The Georgetown Chimes is a collegiate a cappella group from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1946 by Francis E. (Frank) Jones as a barbershop quartet, the group has had 292 members, and has recorded two dozen albums in its history.^[1][2] The Chimes are particularly well known for the annual a capella show they host each February, the Cherry Tree Massacre, which has been hosted for over 50 years.^[3] Within Washington, D.C., the Chimes are known for hosting regular "Chimes Nights" at the Tombs, a popular rathskeller bar in the Georgetown neighborhood.^[4][5] Additionally, the Chimes are regularly featured as guests in the DC A Cappella Festival (DCAF).^[6] The Chimes' alumni includes politicians and public figures, such as U.S. Senator from Georgia Jon Ossoff and Jeff Civillico.^[7]

Georgetown Chimes
Origin	Washington, D.C.
Genres	Collegiate a cappella
Years active	1946 (1946)–present
Website	georgetownchimes.org