Do you love to sing?  Then you'll love Barbershop!

What is Barbershop?

Barbershop music, with its close, unaccompanied four-part harmonies and ringing chords, is a uniquely American folk art.  One of the distinctive qualities of barbershop harmony is that the melody, sung by the lead voice, is below the tenor harmony.  The barbershop harmony of today is a highly stylized art form requiring the same high degree of singing skill as other types of choral music.  Barbershop has a varied repertoire suitable for many occasions.  The music includes special arrangements of today's ballads and upbeat songs, popular show tunes, and even jazz.  Choruses range in size from 15 to 150 or more, and members have found this singing style a challenging and exciting musical experience.

Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her range.

Lead is the melody and is sung in the range between A below middle C, and C above middle C.

Tenor is a harmony part sung consistently above the lead.  Although tenor is the highest voice in barbershop harmony, it should not be confused with soprano of conventional singing groups.  The tenor should have a light, sweet, pure tone that will compliment but not overpower the lead voice.

Baritone covers approximately the same range as the lead.  The baritone harmony notes cross the lead notes; sometimes sung below and sometimes above.  Baritones must constantly adjust their balance to accommodate their position in the chord.

Bass singers should have a rich, mellow voice and be able to sing the E flat below middle C.  Bass should not be confused with the alto of conventional groups.


Come join us  - we make glorious sounds together!

We are always seeking to expand membership and grow our chorus.  All ages and voice ranges are welcome!  Our members come from the entire Treasure Valley and also from Magic Valley.  We are a friendly, supportive group who love singing and each other.  We have been performing at various events throughout the Treasure Valley community for over 40 years.  

We would love to have you visit and try us out!  Musical training is a plus but not a requirement, and learning CD's are provided to help those who do not read music.  Our warm-ups also include vocal training for the group.

The only guidelines for membership are:

*Love to sing harmony
*Can carry a tune
*Desire for FUN and FRIENDSHIP
*Work hard to learn to make beautiful sounds
*Commit to learning the music and attending most rehearsals

What are the benefits of membership in Sweet Adelines?
Membership in Sweet Adelines International provides unlimited opportunities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Here are just a few:

• Superb, unmatched vocal education and training
• Exciting opportunities to entertain within your community and compete with the most talented barbershop singers in the world
• Fun social activities and spectacular performance opportunities
• Programs designed to inspire you to reach new levels of success in a supportive community of friends
• Discounts on sheet music, CDs, DVDs, books, brochures, merchandise and convention registrations
• Discounts on special music arrangements by internationally recognized arrangers, made available only to members
• A free subscription to the The Pitch Pipe, the official magazine of Sweet Adelines International, plus other various newsletters and publications

Singing and friendships are the main reasons members join and stay with Sweet Adelines.  Our singing hobby allows you to get involved with performing and competitions, which add excitement and challenge to your musical experience.  Many members find that their self-confidence grows as they learn skills they may have never known before.