Northwest Sound Men's Chorus

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
Barbershop Harmony Society International Chorus Finals contestant:
*1987
*1989
*1991
*1992
*1993
*1995
*2006
*2009
*2011

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.