Barbershop Chapters in the Carolinas

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Web site: http://tinyurl.com/2vx5wjd
Rehearsals: Happily at a location near you.
Contact: Dave Millson, NSC Secretary, mmillson@carolina.rr.com, 910-582-4830

GA - Savannah (Q008): 13th Colony Sound

- Savannah
Web site: http://www.savannahbarbershoppers.org
Rehearsals: Monday 7:00 PM at Benedictine Military School, 6502 Seawright Drive, Savannah, GA 31406
Contact: Bill Friend, wfriend@bellsouth.net, 912-351-7388

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13th Colony Sound is the Savannah, GA chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA). We have been upholding the tradition and enjoyment of barbershop harmony singing ever since receiving our charter in 1970. 

Savannah Storm Youth Chorus - 13th Colony Sound started a youth chorus in 2009. Founded and led by our chorus director, Jeremy Conover, Savannah Storm became the 2010 Plateau A champions at the Mid-Winter Convention in Tampa Bay, FL the following year.

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/13th-Colony-Sound/316523054134 Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/13thColonySound

NC-Asheville (Q027): Land of the Sky Chorus

- Asheville, NC
Web site: http://www.ashevillebarbershop.com
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:30 PM at Westwood Baptist Church, 150 Westwood Place, Asheville, NC 28806
Contact: Bob Burns, info@ashevillebarbershop.com, 866-290-7269

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The Land of the Sky Chorus sings popular music in the “Barbershop” style—four-part consonant a cappella harmonies featuring dominant seventh chords. If you don't know what any of that means, just know that the thrill of harmonizing cutting-edge Barbershop arrangements simply defies description—sing them and feel it!

We perform an entertaining variety of harmony, comedy, visual vitality and audience participation—all aspects of Barbershop performance artistry. Joyful, giggling, cheering audiences inspire us to create more wonderful art in each successive performance!

We live creative leadership—seeking, developing, using and enhancing the skills and talents of each member to such an extent that progress seems limitless. Our superb educational organization develops harmony singers, a cappella choral directors, performance coaches, emcees and many other creative leaders!

We inspire youth through educational outreaches and support for vocal music arts programs. These outreaches and programs develop music skills, build social self-esteem and feed positive energy into young people’s lives!

The Asheville Chapter was determined to be the #1 chapter in the Society for the 2010 Chapter Achievement Program.

FaceBook Fan Page: www.facebook.com/landofskychorus

NC-Brunswick County (Q101), NC: Coastal Harmonizers

- Supply, NC
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Rehearsals: Thursday at Brunswick County Literacy Center, 282 Ocean Highway East, Supply, NC
Contact: Richard Geiger, Secretary, rgeiger@ec.rr.com, 910-454-9140

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NC-Central Carolina (Q099): Heart of Carolina Chorus

- Durham, NC
Web site: http://www.hoccmusic.org
Rehearsals: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursday, 7:00 PM; subject to change so check website for schedule at Blacknall Presbyterian Church, 1902 Perry St., Durham, NC 27705
Contact: Charles Peterson, info@hoccmusic.org, 919-730-3342

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The Heart of Carolina Chorus, a men's a cappella ensemble dedicated to preserving the 20th century forms of American harmonies while exploring new harmonies and expanding our musical horizons.

NC-Charlotte (Q028) Gold Standard Chorus

- Charlotte, NC
Web site: http://www.goldstandardchorus.com
Rehearsals: Monday, 7:30 PM at Aldersgate Retirement Community, 3880 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215
Contact: Marvin Woodall, GSCsecretary@carolina.rr.com, 704-532-7000

Map Welcome to the thrill of singing when four, forty or four hundred men blend their voices in the unique barbershop harmony style that is a distinct American heritage. The Gold Standard Chorus (GSC) is the performing unit of the Charlotte Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The GSC is a non-profit corporation that was formed in 1950.

NC-Edenton (Q035): The Albemarle Sounds

- Edenton, NC
Web site: http:/www.albemarlesounds.com
Rehearsals: Thursday, 7:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church, 200 South Moseley St., Edenton, NC 27932
Contact: Robert Higerd, hsoundhaven@embarqmail.com, 252-482-2624

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"The Albemarle Sounds" are directed by Gil Burroughs. We meet at 7:30 pm every Thursday. 

We're always looking for new members and would be delighted for anyone to stop by some Thursday and find out just how much fun barbershop singing really is!

NC-Gastonia (Q081): Gaston Chord Weavers

- Gastonia, NC
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Rehearsals: Tuesday at St. Stephens AME Church, 201 W Franklin Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052
Contact: Lynn Stewart, beedes55@hotmail.com, 704-616-4058

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NC-Greensboro (Q031): The Tarheel Chorus

- Greensboro, NC
Web site: http://www.greensborobarbershop.com
Rehearsals: Monday, 7:30 to 10:00 PM at Faith Presbyterian Church, 6309 W Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410
Contact: Wayne Price, tarheelchorus@gmail.com, 336-274-1168

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The Greensboro Tarheel Chorus is an all-male a cappella group that is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. We practice weekly, perform regularly and compete several times a year. However, we are a friendly, recreational group and we encourage you to come out and try barbershop for yourself. No experience necessary!

NC-Greenville (Q075): The Carolina Chord Connection

- Greenville, NC
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Rehearsals: Monday, 7:30 PM at Parks & Recreation Bldg., 2000 Cedar Lane, Greenville, NC 27858
Contact: Randy Driggers, driggers_randy@hotmail.com, 252-830-5430

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We are a men's barbershop chorus committed to promoting and enjoying a uniquely American style of a cappella singing, in a spirit of fun and fellowship!

Facebook Page: www.tinyurl.com/22s6c93

NC-Hickory (Q029): Carolina Moonlighters

- Hickory, NC
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Rehearsals: Thursday, 7:00 PM (as of 8/16/12) at Catawba County Art & Science Center (SALT Block), 243 3rd St. NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Contact: Roger Beaver, rjbeaver25@yahoo.com, 828-327-2490 - Call for info

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NC-Jacksonville (Q091): New River Harmony

- Jacksonville, NC
Web site: http://www.newriverharmony.com
Rehearsals: Monday, 6:30 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church, 301 Marine Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540
Contact: Eddy Simmons, lelliot@ec.rr.com, 910-938-1204

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KEEP THE WHOLE WORLD SINGING! COME SING WITH US!

NC-New Bern (Q022): The Southern Gentlemen

- New Bern, NC
Web site: http://www.newbernbarbershop.com
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:00 PM at Cornerstone Church, 2304 US 70 Hwy East (James City), New Bern, NC 28560
Contact: Andrew Acasio, andrew.acasio@suddenlink.net, 252-637-6235

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We are a chartered member of the Barbershop Society – one of about 840 in the US and Canada. This gives us access to its enormous library of arrangements and music, group insurance for any chorus activities, access to coaches, and leadership training, and the ability to participate with other chapters in Society sponsored events. As a member of the Society, were are also non-profit organization (501 C-3).

The Southern Gentlemen Chapter is a part of the NSC Carolina's District – one of 17 districts in the US and Canada. The District is a two-state region (NC, SC) and consists of 27 chapters with about 900 members. Our district conducts learning events and holds spring and fall conventions which feature chorus and quartet competitions. Winners are selected to represent the District at the International Contest each July.

NC-Pinehurst (Q015): The Golf Capital Chorus

- Pinehurst, NC
Web site: http://www.thegolfcapitalchorus.org
Rehearsals: Monday, 7 PM at Community Presbyterian Church, 125 Everett Rd., Pinehurst NC 28374
Contact: Chuck Norberg, cnorberg@mindspring.net, 910-295-3326

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Vision Statement The vision of the Golf Capital Chorus is to be an ever-growing, diverse fraternity of barbershop style singers, working to preserve the barbershop singing art through high quality chorus and quartet singing. Mission Statement The mission of the Golf Capital Chorus is to engage in and promote barbershop style singing, providing musical enrichment and fellowship for our members, quality entertainment for our audiences, and significant contributions to our various charities.

NC-Raleigh (Q065): Sir Walter Raleigh

- Raleigh, NC
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Rehearsals: Tuesday at St. Mark's Church, 4801 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Contact: Al Ward, alphieward@aol.com, 919-848-1954

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NC-Research Triangle Park (Q073): The General Assembly Chorus

- Raleigh, NC
Web site: http://www.GeneralAssemblyChorus.org
Rehearsals: Monday, 7:30 PM at Events at Newton Square, 230 Newton Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615
Contact: John Zweighaft, interest@GeneralAssemblyChorus.org, (321) 345-SING (7464)

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The RTP Chapter is pleased to highlight its continuing program of bringing barbershop harmony to our area's youth. This activity was started by Robert Dickson and his quartet the Never Home 4 and is supported by the entire chapter. Feel free to stop by on Monday nights and sing with us. If you're not up to singing, please be sure to stop by anyway just to give a listen... we love having guests! If you just want to be sure that we are rehearsing the night you stop by, give us a call at (321) 345-SING (7464).

NC-Rocky Mount (Q080): The Rocky Mount Chorus

- Rocky Mount, NC
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Rehearsals: Monday at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 South Circle Dr., Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Contact: Charles Rose, cfrosecpa@aol.com, 252-443-6057

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NC-West Jefferson (Q093): Mountain Overtones

- West Jefferson, NC
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Rehearsals: Thursday (the Chapter takes a break from meeting/rehearsing in July), 7:00 PM at West Jefferson United Methodist Church, 107 West Second St. West Jefferson, NC 28694
Contact: Swift Black, swiftblack@skybest.com, 336-846-7700/977-0991

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NC-Wilmington (Q040): Cape Fear Chordsmen

- Wilmington, NC
Web site: http://www.capefearchordsmen.com
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:00 PM at Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Ave., Wilmington, NC 28403
Contact: L. Richard Millard, rgeiger@ec.rr.com, 910-619-4009

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The Cape Fear Chordsmen is a fraternity dedicated to quality singing in the barbershop style. We cherish our fellowship. We sing for the joy of singing and we sing to delight our audiences. We contribute to our community by sharing our talents and resources.

NC-Winston-Salem (Q032): Triad Harmony Express

- Winston-Salem, NC
Web site: http://www.THEchorus.com
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:30 PM at Fries Memorial Moravian Church, 251 Hawthorne Road North, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Contact: Jon Vickers, sing4parts@triad.rr.com, 336-774-4044

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Do you like to sing? Enjoy listening to close harmony? Ever heard of barbershop harmony? Believe me, it’s definitely no longer 4 old guys hanging around a lamppost. Barbershop harmony, Triad Harmony Express-style, is a high energy, creative, top notch musical experience for the singer and audience member alike. Triad Harmony Express (THE) is a local chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

Q000: Frank Thorne Chapter-at-Large

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Rehearsals: N/A at N/A
Contact: Mike Fitch, Quartet@17-Below.com, 336-462-8044

The Carolinas District Frank Thorne Chapter-at-Large is made up of proud members of the Barbershop Harmony Society who are not currently affiliated with another local NSC chapter or chorus. While this group does not meet together on a regular basis, it is made up of dedicated barbershop singers and performers who love four-part harmony. We currently have two registered quartets with members in the NSC Frank Thorne Chapter: Carolinas Quadraphonic and 17 Below.

SC-Anderson (Q018): Anderson Electric City Chorus

- Anderson, SC
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Rehearsals: Thursday, 7:00 PM at Anderson Place, 311 Simpson Rd., Anderson, SC 29621
Contact: John Yane, 1jcyane@gmail.com, 864-225-5514

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SC-Beaufort (Q085): Beaufort HarborMasters

- Beaufort, SC
Web site: http://BeaufortHarborMasters.org
Rehearsals: Monday, 6:45 PM at Sea Island Presbyterian Church, Beaufort, SC 29907
Contact: Craig Glenn, harbormastersecretary@gmail.com, 843-838-2401

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We are a non-profit organization which seeks to enrich our community with our talent and our treasure through the use of the barbershop style of music. The Harbormasters will continue to share our music throughout the town as we prepare for future shows and informal performances. We welcome men of good will who enjoy singing to visit us at any of our meetings.

SC-Charleston (Q019): Charleston Barbershop Chorus

- Charleston, SC
Web site: http://www.charlestonbarbershopchorus.com
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:00 PM at Grace United Methodist Church, 1601 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407
Contact: Brantly Cox, bcbanjo@earthlink.net, 843-557-0500

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Enriching Lives Through Singing
Our motto is to "Keep the whole world singing!" We appreciate the support of our loyal fans and sponsors. We also encourage new folks to join the fun.

SC-Grand Strand (Q009): The Low Country Chorus

- Surfside Beach, SC
Web site: http://www.lowcountrychorus.org
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:30 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2061 Glenns Bay Rd., Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Contact: Norm , info@lowcountrychorus.org, 843-903-4047

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If you want to develop as a singer
You'll find lots of opportunities to learn more about your voice and how to use it, through weekly meetings, workshops, schools and society instructional materials.
If you'd like a great way to relax with other guys who like to sing
You'll find loads of social acuities, camaraderie, weekly "afterglows" and performances.

If you like to stretch your abilities, you'll enjoy taking part in quartet singing, presenting shows and polishing your skills.
If you would like to be a leader, you'll find opportunities as a Chapter Leader to help others develop their hobby.

SC-Hilton Head Island (Q072): Hilton Head Lighthouse Chorus

- Hilton Head Island, SC
Web site: http://www.hhibarbershoppers.org
Rehearsals: Monday, 3:30 PM at The Country Club of Hilton Head, 70 Skull Creek Dr., Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Contact: Richard Melton, contact1@hhibarbershoppers.org, 843-681-9480

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We are a male chorus and quartets of barbershop style singers who enjoy our hobby of singing a cappella harmony. We support ourselves by raising money through our annual show, delivering Singing Valentines and performing on-site for businesses, non-profit groups and individuals in the Lowcountry area. Much of our proceeds is donated to organizations in the area to promote vocal music.

SC-Lexington (Q096): The Main Street Harmonizers

- Lexington, SC
Web site: http://www.mainstreetharmonizers.com
Rehearsals: Monday, 7:00 PM at Lexington Baptist Church, 308 E. Main St., Lexington, SC 29072
Contact: Clifford Brown, cliff.brown@ncr.com, 803-798-8366

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The Main Street Harmonizers are the Lexington, SC chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (formerly known as The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America).

We are a group of barbershop enthusiasts from throughout the midlands area who have joined together to promote a cappella (no musical accompaniment) singing and traditional barbershop harmony.

SC-Mount Pleasant, SC (Q100): Palmetto Vocal Project

- Mount Pleasant, SC
Web site: http://www.palmettovocalproject.com
Rehearsals: Saturday, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at R. L. Jones Center, 391 Egypt Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Contact: Philip Wilcox, palmettovocalproject@gmail.com, 834-410-7874

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Palmetto Vocal Project is a newly formed competitive and performing chorus specializing in a cappella singing, particularly celebrating the rich American musical tradition of barbershop harmony. Our membership is comprised of current and former college a cappella singers, professional actors and musicians, music educators, high school students, and men who simply enjoy raising their voices in song.

Palmetto Vocal Project’s repertoire includes a wide variety of musical genres from classical, gospel, and barbershop, to contemporary, country, and doowop. PVP selfproduces two shows a year, encourages and promotes quartets and small ensembles, develops soloists, and works to secure many local performance opportunities across the greater Charleston, SC area.

SC-Rock Hill (Q090): Carolina Chordsmen

- Rock Hill, SC
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Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:00 PM at First ARP Church, 201 E. White St., Rock Hill, SC 29730
Contact: Larry Rollins, lrollrhsc@yahoo.com, 803-798-8366

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SC-Seneca (Q083) The Golden Corner Chorus

- Seneca, SC
Web site: http://www.goldencornerchorus.org
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:00 PM at Senior Solutions Center, 101 Perry Ave., Seneca, SC
Contact: Jamie Preston, piggsty@bellsouth.net, 864-882-7491

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The Golden Corner Chorus is a fun and worthwhile group. Spend your time with "congenial men of good character who love harmony in music or have a desire to harmonize."

SC-Spartanburg (Q056): The Palmetto Statesmen

- Greer, SC
Web site: http://www.palmettostatesmen.org
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7:00 PM at Memorial United Methodist Church, 210 N. Main St, Greer, SC 29650
Contact: Morgan Wynne, palmettostatesmen@gmail.com, (855) 7 WE-SING or (855)793-7464

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The Palmetto Statesmen is the Greenville and Spartanburg, SC area Chapter of the BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY or, historically, the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, with the acronym SPEBSQSA. The chapter has a long history; it's the oldest chapter in South Carolina. It participates in the District of the Society called the Carolinas District. The Palmetto Statesmen is an approximately 55 man chorus which sings songs of many different varieties in the Barbershop style.

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