Metro Nashville Chorus
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Metro Nashville Chorus is a women's a capella barbershop chorus, located in Nashville, Tennessee in the United States. The group was founded in 1971 and currently has over 30 members. The chorus is led by Master Director Kim Wonders, a chorus member since 1979 and director since 1988.
Metro Nashville Chorus is a chapter of a worldwide non-profit organization known as Sweet Adelines International. This is a group of over 30,000 women committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance.
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[edit] Competition
There are over 500 Sweet Adeline choruses around the world, ranging in size from 15 to 200. Metro Nashville currently competes in Division AA, mid-size, which includes choruses from 31 to 60. In 2006, Metro Nashville competed as a Division A (or small) chorus, and earned 1st place at Harmony Classic, the international competition for Division A chorus around the world. In 2008, the chorus will again compete for the title of best in the world, this time at the Harmony Classic for mid-size choruses.
[edit] Performance
Metro Nashville Chorus' members can be seen throughout the community performing at local events, fairs, hospitals, churches, and festivals. The chorus also presents an annual show, with special guests such as Spice Quartet and Jason Coleman.
[edit] Membership
Metro Nashville Chorus is a dynamic and diverse group of women ranging in age from 15 to 65, with professional women, stay-at-home moms, and retirees on the risers. Most of the chorus lives in the Nashville area, but several dedicated members trek in from Huntsville and Birmingham, AL. New members are always welcome.
