The Grand Strand Harmony Chorus , a small but enthusiastic group who share the love of barbershop harmony, started in August, 1995 and received its official charter from Sweet Adelines International in 1997. That same year the ladies participated in their first regional competition where they won the “Novice Chorus Award”. The next year at competition they won the “Most Improved Chorus Award”.
After returning from competition, the chorus continued to grow and expand its repertoire with songs ranging from upbeat tunes complete with choreography to heart rending ballads, old favorites to contemporary songs, all sung “a cappella” in the distinctive four-part barbershop style (tenor, lead, baritone, bass).
Over the years the chorus has performed at various places in the area including the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, several shopping malls, the Italian Festival, Brookgreen Gardens, Theatre of the Republic, Low Country Men’s Barbershop Annual Show, area churches and schools, etc. and during the month of December the chorus sings at many nursing homes in the area.
At the beginning of year 2009, the chorus membership had decreased to a total of four full time members with no director.
By April of 2009, the membership had increased to fifteen members and we had a full time director. GSH was back on the road to bigger and better things. The chorus had its first performance on September 1st, 2009. What a great feeling to be able to perform once again.
On March 27, 2010 with 17 members, the chorus sang on Regional 14 Contest Stage. WOW!
At this moment in time, membership has increased to 18 members.
With the help and support of the public, the chorus has been singing for the places where we once sang. Check out our performances in the box to the right. |
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The chorus is looking to expand its membership.
Feel free to attend any Rehearsal held on
Tuesday evenings from 7:00 – 9:30PM
Surfside United Methodist Church
800 13th Ave, North
Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Call 650-7323 for further information
Sing with us at our many Christmas performances.
Experience the true gift of giving by singing for the sick and elderly.
If you like to sing and perform, and you enjoy musical harmony, choreographed
dance and applause, then the Grand Strand Harmony chorus is for you. |