The Hallmarks

The Hallmarks registered as a Sweet Adelines quartet in January of 1975, won their regional contest in May of that year and started up the ladder of success in international competition, but hardly at the bottom rung. The quartet placed in the top five in the next four international contests, ranking second in 1977 and '78. Their crowning performance came in 1979 as they competed against 46 other quartets for the championship, wearing dresses fashioned by Liz from curtains and bed sheets ordered from the Sears catalog.

During their years as competitors The Hallmarks maintained a busy performance schedule across the U.S. and Canada. In 1975 the quartet was featured in a PBS educational film, and the following year participated in a two-week concert tour of Poland.

The Harmony Belles

The Heathertones

Organized in the fall of 1959, The Heathertones' first performance was at a Sweet Adelines regional meeting in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Within six months the group had won its regional contest and placed fifth at the international competition in Detroit. Two years later The Heathertones placed second at the international contest in Toronto, and finally, in 1963, won gold medals in Berkeley, California.

The quartet was able to make the trip to California through the generosity of their East Liverpool Chapter of Sweet Adelines (whose chapter show was a success and netted $500 for the quartet fund), the East Liverpool Chapter of SPEBSQSA, and Sweet Adelines' Region 14. The quartet retired in 1967.

The Hurricane Honeys

The Jazz School

The Johnson Sisters

These four sisters grew up singing together and in 1939 entered their first barbershop contest - a men's contest in Chicago. They became famous in barbershopping circles, performing extensively, and were the first women's quartet to release a record album, just prior to their retirement in 1950. The Johnson Sisters placed second at the 1947 Sweet Adeline convention; they went home to Chicago and founded the Chicago #1 Chapter of Sweet Adelines. The quartet was named national champions at the second Sweet Adelines convention and competition in Topeka, Kansas, 1948. Their winning songs were Mandy and Me and Apple Blossom Time in Normandy.

The Junior Misses

The Lyrics

The Metropolitans

The Mississippi Misses

The National Chorale

The Nota-Belles

The Note-Cracker Sweets

The Old Line Statesmen

It's music in a very pure form created with nothing but human voices coming together to create a rich and satisfying texture that is pleasing to the ears and invigorating to the soul.

Men from all over the world and from all walks of life and all ages can come together and share in this truly American art form and find common ground through self expression in song.

The Piper-Ettes

The Piper-Ettes had been a performing quartet for ten years and had entered international competition three times prior to 1966, placing in the top ten each time. Finances nearly kept them from attending the 1966 convention in Houston but the hard work and generosity of their home choruses made the trip possible. All four sang with Seven Hills Chorus (Cincinnati, Ohio); Carolyn also directed the Dayton Chorus.

The four singers had come to an agreement that 1966 was to be their last try for gold medals. The day after their arrival in Houston for the competition, Ruth Doll came down with laryngitis, which allowed her to sing only two songs before becoming hoarse. The other quartet members nursed her through the three stages of competition with broth, throat spray and plenty of rest. The Piper-Ettes retired after their championship year but remained active Sweet Adelines with their chorus and other quartets.

The Pitch Pipers

The Rarities

The Rarities included a sister team, Connie and Christine, as well as the first Sweet Adeline to win two international quartet gold medals - Jarmela Speta, of the 1955 champion Nota-Belles. Even prior to the 1970 international contest, The Rarities had performance bookings well into 1972.

The quartet originally formed in 1965 and had tenor and bass personnel changes before winning a regional contest in 1967. Unable to compete internationally that year, they continued working and took second place medals in 1968. Shortly before the 1969 international contest, their tenor found it necessary to retire; but coach Jarmela Speta knew "almost" all the tenor parts and joined the quartet taking second place once again. One year later The Rarities realized their dream of international gold medals.

Performances during their championship year included an appearance on the television show "To Tell the Truth," with panel members Bill Cullen, Anita Gillette, Kitty Carlisle and Gene Rayburn. The show's host was Garry Moore. Jarmela represented the quartet as the panel tried to guess who was telling the truth; then the quartet performed.

The Ritz

The Ritz was a unique quartet in that it is comprised of four vocal music teachers, each from a different school district. Tenor Jim Shisler, lead Doug Nichol, bari D.J. Hiner and bass Ben Ayling. When the quartet won the Pioneer District Quartet Championship in 1984, The Ritz decided to enter all future BHS competitions. In Louisville, KY, in July of 1991, they became the international champions while representing the Johnny Appleseed District. During the quartet's active career The Ritz focused on having great concert performances and producing studio recordings. They produced nine exciting and successful releases.

The Sea-Adelines

The Shalimars

The Shondells

England was the site of Sweet Adelines' first European convention; The Shondells won their title at Royal Albert Hall. They had been singing together for ten years and had competed internationally eight times before winning. The Shondells were active performers - their credits include two USO tours overseas, one a 1972 tour to the war zones and firebases of inland Vietnam. The quartet continued to entertain audiences until retiring in 1981. Melodee is a third generation Sweet Adeline: Her mother, Ila, had been a member for 26 years at the time the quartet won the title. Her grandmother, Garee Rogers, had been a member for 25 years and served as international president of the organization from 1962 to 1964. Melodee became musical director of Sweet Adelines' Wichita Chorus in 1969.

The Sounds of Music

The Sounds of Music won their gold medals at the same competition that their chorus, Gem City, won the chorus championship. Jean Barford is another of the six Sweet Adelines to win gold medals as both a chorus director and quartet member. Judy served on Sweet Adelines' international board of directors for 20 years.

The quartet organized in 1969 and had already earned the admiration of audiences from Hawaii to Washington, D.C., when they won the contest in 1974. The quartet actively entertained audiences across the nation for 17 years, until their retirement in 1986.

The Sweet and Lows

The Tetrachords

The Tiffanys

The Tiffanys had been a performing quartet less than two years when they won the championship, but they had a total of 39 years' Sweet Adelines experience. Jane was an elementary school secretary whose hobby was piano and music arranging. The Tiffanys was her third quartet.

Joan was a chorus director and had sung with five previous quartets. Dale directed the West Suburban Chorus and had already been active for 12 years in Sweet Adelines, including three other quartets.

Dale was also a member of Rumors, the 1998 International Champion Quartet. Louise had eight years of Sweet Adelines experience and had sung with Dale in a previous international medalist quartet, The Debutones. The Tiffanys retired in 1976.

The Tune Twisters

The Yankee Misses

Theatre Winter Haven Community Choir

A community choir open to all singers, ages 14 & up.

Thetford Chamber Singers

TCS members come from all over the Upper Valley. We like challenging music, want to learn, and enjoy each other's company. Our repertoire is incredibly varied. We sing works from many languages and cultures, from the renaissance through current day, including commissioning composers to write new works for us. We are an inclusive and friendly group, dedicated to presenting high quality choral performances throughout the region.

Thirteen

Praised for performing with "striking color and richness" (The Washington Post) and "a tight and attractive vocal blend and excellent choral discipline" (American Record Guide), The Thirteen is an all-star professional ensemble known for reimagining the potential of vocal music. Since its founding in 2012, the choir has been at the forefront of invigorating performances of choral masterworks ranging from early chant to world premieres and the centuries in between.

The Thirteen draws its artists from among the finest ensembles in the world, including Chanticleer, Seraphic Fire, Apollo's Fire, Conspirare, I Fagiolini, Opera Philadelphia, Boston Early Music Festival, and Trinity Wall Street. The choir's peerless singers are best described by National Public Radio commentator M.D. Ridge: "to talk about the remarkable abilities and sound of the individual singers would... be like trying to say which whitecaps on the ocean reflect the sun most beautifully, or which leaves on a tree dance most gracefully with the wind... I stand in awe."

Thomas Circle Singers

The Thomas Circle Singers is a choral ensemble with a dual mission: to present first-class performances of diverse choral works in the Washington, DC area while contributing to the life of the community by donating concert proceeds to DC-based social service organizations. Since 1976, TCS has filled this unique niche, enriching the quality of life for Washington area residents by offering superb performances of choral classics and new works by living composers, while contributing to the life of the community by donating concert proceeds to DC-based social service organizations.

Thomaston Ladies Choral Club

TLCC is a three part women's choir based in Thomaston, Connecticut. We are a not for profit organization. Dues are $50 a semester and sing in two concerts, christmas and spring.

Thoroughbreds

The Thoroughbreds are a seven-time international champion chorus that is part of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The Thoroughbreds won the international championship in 1962, 1966, 1969, 1974, 1978, 1981, and in 1984. The chapter has also produced several championship quartets including the Bluegrass Student Union, Interstate Rivals, Second Edition, The Barons and Forefront with our director Drew Wheaton.

We are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in singing barbershop harmony, and we are always looking for men of good character who like to sing to join our ranks. The chorus rehearses regularly on Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. at our own Thoroughbred Hall located in historic Jeffersontown at 10609 Watterson

Thorsmen Chorus

Norwegian men have been singing together for centuries.

Three Hits and A Miss

A multi-talented quartet of vocalists and musicians, THREE HITS AND A MISS is a nationally recognized vocal group having performed in top venues throughout the United States and abroad. Collectively they sing, write, arrange and play a variety of instruments, showcasing their critically acclaimed "Amazingly Tight Harmonies."

Their current concert show, AMERICAN POP features billboard hits from the mid 1950's through the mid-80's with a musical heartbeat inspired by such stellar groups as The Beatles, The Fifth Dimension, The Temptations, Simon and Garfunkle, The Beach Boys, The Association, The Mamas and the Papas, Fleetwood Mac, The Carpenters, Three Dog Night, Van Morrison, Queen, Abba, Blondie, The Bee Gees and more.

Three Men and a Tenor

For 19 years, Paul, Chuck, Mark and Glenn, have been winning over audiences in so many ways. With almost 2.500 performances, including sharing the stage with American legends like Chuck Berry, Dionne Warwick, Bob Newhart, Peter Cetera, Pat Boone, Lee Greenwood and The Beach Boys, 3MT has also been featured national entertainment for corporate conventions and conferences, as well as major festivals and fairs.

Paul, Chuck, Mark and Glenn formed a vocal group expecting to sing only one song together at Michigan State University to help fill concert time in a men's chorus concert. Since that very humble beginning over 18 years ago, these guys have had some amazing musical moments. In 2006, Three Men and a Tenor was voted the "Best Entertainment in Michigan", and the group is loved all over the world.

Three Rivers Chorus

We shape our performances to include audience participation and collaboration with musicians, visual artists, dancers, and poets. Artistic Director Oak brings her holistic, body-centered approach to singing to Three Rivers Chorus, integrating deep respect for the individual and high expectations for the group. She also shares her gift for unusual programming which, while rooted in the western classical tradition, ranges widely and often includes surprising juxtapositions and resonances. As it grows toward its full complement of 24 voices by the fall of 2015, the chorus welcomes new members on a rolling basis. Auditions are held by appointment. Interested singers are welcome to visit at any time.

Threshold Choir

We are an international network of 130 choirs of primarily women's voices. In 20 of our choirs, men have joined to add their voices to the comfort we provide. In the Bay Area, there are Threshold Choirs in Santa Rosa, San Rafael, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, Santa Cruz, Pacific Grove, Oakland, Berkeley, Davis and Sacramento.

Throat

Throat is a collective of singer-musicians that perform original music. Hard-rocking beats, cerebral songwriting and a full, in-your-face band sound...that just happens to all be produced without instruments. Throat is a vocal band that sings 100% original music. Influenced by great rock groups of the past 50 years, as well as the pioneers of the contemporary a cappella vocal band movement, THROAT is dedicated to performing fresh, rocking music for the masses.

THUMMp

Once upon a time, one of the greatest acappella groups in the Midwest was a buzz in the ears of Milford, MI. From 1998 - 2010, elmoTHUMM wowed audiences with their aggressive sound, rich arrangements, and boundless energy. They won countless contests, accepted awards, played for Presidents and royalty, filled TV screens, and worked their way into the hearts of kids and parents throughout the country. Now THUMMp, they look forward to bringing Chicago more great music as only THUMMp can.

Tidewater Singers

Founded in 2001 and based in Easton, MD, the Tidewater Singers is a group of professional and amateur musicians that love singing and sharing music with others. Our hope is to make the world a better place by giving our audiences joy, inspiration and beauty through music.

Timpanogos Chorale

Timpanogos Chorale is a program of the non-profit Timpanogos Arts Foundation and is dedicated to providing members with vocal opportunities, aiding in the development of their musical talents and skills, assisting in the development of their appreciation for beautiful music from diverse cultures and genres, and presenting such music to the community.

The Timpanogos Chorale was originally called the American Fork Civic Choir. It has also been called the American Fork Community Choir and the North Utah County Community Choir, among other names. It started back in 1963 under the direction of Kenneth J. Bird, who also directed the American Fork City Band. The local LDS stake had disbanded stake choir in order to encourage support for ward choirs. City Councilman F. Haw Durfey, later a prominent mayor of American Fork, asked the disheartened choir members if they would like to form the American Fork Civic Choir.

Toast of Tampa Show Chorus

Toast of Tampa is an award-winning a cappella ensemble of women of who perform engaging harmonies in exciting styles. Founded in 1987, Toast of Tampa has performed for audiences around the US and abroad. Chapter quartets also deliver programs and Singing Telegrams year-round. Consistently placing in the top ten of the Sweet Adelines International chorus contest, Toast of Tampa won its first championship in 1993 and is the 2018 international medalist 4th place international medalist. In April 2018, Toast of Tampa Show Chorus was awarded 1st place in Coastal Harmony regional chorus competition, qualifying to compete in Sweet Adelines International competition, September 2019 in New Orleans, LA. Lasting friendships shared joy, and the love of singing excellence are our common bonds.

Tokens

The Tokens are well-known for one giant hit song that they put on the charts in late 1961, and the members of the group continued on in the music business in various capacities following the success of that hit.

The Lion Sleeps Tonight, also known as Wimoweh, is a Zulu song that had been sung by a tribe in South Africa. There are indications that the song originated with Solomon Linda, who wrote it as Mbube and had a hit with it on Gallotone Records in South Africa, in 1939. The Weavers recorded it as Wimoweh before the Tokens picked up on it and recorded their own spirited version of the song for RCA in 1961.

Following the success of The Lion Sleeps Tonight, the Tokens put nine more songs in the top 100 from 1962 to 1970, two of which made it to the top forty: I Hear Trumpets Blow on their own B. T. Puppy label and Portrait Of My Love on Warner. Portrait Of My Love had been a top ten hit for Steve Lawrence earlier in the decade.

Toledo Choral Society

The Toledo Choral Society currently has nearly one hundred members who come from all over the Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan region. We are students to retirees, diverse in our ethnic and cultural heritage, our religious backgrounds, and occupations. We are bonded by our love for performing outstanding choral works.

We plan 4-6 concerts per season and are proud to showcase many styles of genres of music at these events.

Toledo Interfaith Mass Choir

Toledo Swiss Singers

The Toledo Swiss Singers is one of the area's oldest singing groups, part of 150 years of celebrating Swiss culture in the area. The group celebrates more than 90 years as a mixed chorus.

Currently under the direction of Micah Graber, the choir has been a cultural staple in the Toledo area since 1869 - that's 150 years of celebrating Swiss culture in the area. The chorus in its current form has been around since 1924. Its aim is to retain and preserve the culture and songs of Switzerland, to live up to the singers' ancestors' tenets of faith and behavior, help others, and to be good citizens.

The Singers perform two concerts annually, including a wide variety of traditional Swiss, Broadway, Gospel and American music, as well as a special performance in February.

In honor of the 150th anniversary, The Toledo Swiss Singers launched a new website, YodelToledo.com, and unveiled a new logo, with the Veterans' Glass City Skyway in the forefront

Tomato Staccato

Tomato Staccato (təˈmeɪto stəˈkadō) is a mixed-voice barbershop quartet based out of Arlington, MA. Since our formation in the summer of 2017, Tomato Staccato has aimed to bring joy to all of our audiences through barbershop and jazz renditions of catchy, memorable songs. We love to sing songs about our favorite foods, songs full of puns, and songs from our childhood. We spend most of our rehearsal time laughing, and we hope we can bring as big a smile to your face as we bring to our own!

Tonality

Tonality is an award winning ensemble known for "open hearted singing" (Lauri's List). Tonality's most recent award is the 2020 Chorus America/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, a prize given for commitment to singing and commissioning new works. Tonality is led by founder and Artistic Director Alexander Lloyd Blake. Blake imagined Tonality as an ensemble that represents the diverse cultures and ethnicities within the Los Angeles area. Within a year of its forming, Tonality's mission evolved to use their collective voices to present concerts on themes of social justice in hopes to act as a catalyst toward empathy and community activism. The group premiered its first album in 2019 titled Sing About It.

Tonality is best known for creating choral concerts that focus on issues rarely presented in choral music. Concerts themes have included gun violence, homelessness, refugees, climate change, mental health, women's rights, and exercising democratic rights.

Tonality has collaborated with choral composers and film composers to create the works presented in concert, striving for diverse voices and perspectives within the composer community. Collaborators include Joe Trapanese, Roman Gianarthur, Gaayatri Kaundinya, Reena Esmail, Shawn Kirchner, Zanaida Robles, Moira Smiley, Alex Wurman. Tonality has performed with MacArthur Fellow Taylor Mac, Pete Townsend of The Who and acclaimed pianist Lara Downes.

We invite you to partner with us on this journey to spread hope, peace, and understanding. Please connect with us and share suggestions for venues or song choices via our website or social media platforms. We are seeking partners to help support our mission with any and all types of donations - your support means so much to us and we thank you for your help!

Tone Rangers

This award-winning Washington D.C.-based vocal group is celebrating their 25th anniversary delighting audiences from coast to coast with its dynamic blend of tight harmonies, inventive arrangements and keen wit. In a few choreographed minutes, the Tone Rangers propel through 900 years of Western music--from Gregorian chant to classic rock to TV theme songs--in a fresh approach to contemporary a cappella music and comedy.

Nominated for seven Wammies by the Washington Area Music Association in the past four years, the Tone Rangers were voted the Best A Cappella Group four consecutive years (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) and even won Best A Cappella Recording in 2007! They were also national finalists in the 2002 Harmony Sweepstakes (the Superbowl of a cappella), and three-time winners of Mid-Atlantic "Audience Favorite" and "Best Arrangement" awards. To listen, go our MySpace page.