The Charleston Barbershop Chorus and the quartets within the chorus are available for "sing outs" for just about any occasion.
Mission Statement
- To preserve, encourage and expand four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop tradition.
- To promote the development of members vocal skills with the aim of reaching the highest level of individual and group ability.
- To preserve the unique barbershop spirit of good fellowship and congeniality.
- To promote public appreciation of barbershop harmony by actively seeking out opportunities for quartets and chorus to appear before audiences.
- To support local and other charitable entities through the medium of barbershop harmony.
History
Barbershop singing was created by ear harmonizers, or "woodshedders," who sang without benefit of printed arrangements. It is largely the old songs because the kinds of melodies that are best adapted to the style are those written in the heyday of Tin Pan Alley, from 1890 to 1920.
Founding
The Charleston Barbershop Chorus first met June 28, 1967 at the First Federal Savings & Loan Association building at 34 Broad Street in Charleston, SC. The first performance for the group was held September 30, 1967 at 8 PM at the Garden Theatre.
Membership
- Barbershop Harmony Society
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- The Charleston Barbershop Chorus is a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, an international organization covering the United States, Europe, and the Far East. Click logo to visit their site.
- Dixie District
- It is also a member of the Dixie District, the Southeast Regional District, which includes Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North & South Carolina, and Tennessee. Click logo to visit their site.
- Charleston Barbershop Chorus
- Currently the Charleston Barbershop Chorus consists of approximately 40 members who sing together as one chorus. Some of our members also sing as part of several talented quartets. Click logo for more info.
Director
David Box joined our chorus in 2007. From the Cleveland Ohio area, his 15 years of experience as a barbershopper have included being the Associate Director of the Cascade Chordsmen of Elyria, Ohio for ten years while simultaneously singing for four of those years in The Alliance Chorus of Columbus, OH, a perennial top ten international finisher. In addition, he is a well-recognized vocal training coach for choruses and quartets. Box has held most of the chapter leadership positions and was a membership of the Johnny Appleseed District House of Delegates to round out his understanding of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Rehearsals
We meet Tuesday evenings 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the St Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church, 6650 Dorchester Road, North Charleston