The Northwest Sound Men's Chorus is a men's a cappella chorus in Bellevue, Washington, as a chapter of the Evergreen District, a part of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The chorus celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2025. Its membership draws from the Greater Puget Sound area. The chapter does a yearly community outreach, "Sing, Sing, Sing!", that offers free singing lessons for people of all ages.
History The Northwest Sound Men's Chorus was chartered by Barbershop Harmony Society in 1985. The chorus has won numerous awards since its inception: Evergreen District Chorus champions 1986 1988 1990 1991 1992 1994 2005 2014 (placed 1st) Barbershop Harmony Society International Chorus Finals contestant: 1987 1989 (placed 10th) 1991 (placed 12th) 1992 (placed 9th) 1993 (placed 9th) 1995 (placed 16th) 2006 (placed 20th) 2009 (placed 19th) 2011 (placed 21st)
Joining The Northwest Sound Men's Chorus holds open auditions year round for new members in all vocal parts. The audition process includes a pre-screening and a demonstration of "tonality, listening and musicality" with one of the chorus's repertoire songs.
See also Barbershop Harmony Society Barbershop music A cappella music
References
External links Official website Evergreen District website