The Sounds of Concord is a dynamic men's barbershop chorus based in the Boston area. Drawing
singers from cities and towns throughout Eastern Massachusetts, the "Sounds" are focused on fun
through musical growth and excellence, both at our weekly rehearsals in Lexington and our numerous performances
throughout the area.
We are actively seeking singers in all voice parts. We have a bunch of
new singers now and are learning a lot of new music. Come grow with us, come to a rehearsal and check us out! If you need some more convincing, here
are five great reasons.
An action photo from our recent contest performance. Our first time throwing confetti in contest (or anywhere),
but perhaps not our last...
Photo thanks to Lauren Kilnapp
Recent News
Annual Show Info Announced
The Sounds of Concord 2010 Annual Show will be held on Saturday November 20, 2010 at Regis College
Auditorium in Weston, MA. More details will be available very soon. Save the date, we have a great
show planned.
SOC Wins Award In Competition
The Sounds of Concord are proud owners of the
Most Improved Chorus award for Eastern Massachusetts
and Rhode Island! We took the prize April 10th in Billerica with our fun new contest set, and our
highest competition scores in five years. We are growing in numbers and growing in skill, come be a
part of the action.
Mother's Day Cabaret a Big Hit
Our first ever Mother's Day Cabaret played to a full house on Mother's Day eve. Lots of food, lots
of fun, lots of good singing, and a great time was had by all. I suspect this wasn't our last
Mother's Day Cabaret!
Congratulations to SOC Quartets
Our quartets had a fun and rewarding competition weekend as well.
Congratulations to our Director Dan Costello's quartet,
Average Joes
for winning the 2010 Granite and Pine Division quartet contest, besting 16 other quartets to win the title.
Also congratulations to Concord eXpress, who like the
chorus, posted their highest scores in five years, and qualified for the Northeastern District quartet contest
in the fall. Also, our newest quartet, Accidentally Intended, and our most popular gigging
quartet, Sentimental Gentlemen, both competed for the first time and did a great job.
Thanks From SOC
We'd like to thank everyone who purchased a Singing Valentine this year! As always it was a lot
of fun for us to deliver them as well.
If you missed this year, put a note in your calendar for next year. You won't regret it.
Don Davis Is Barbershopper Of The Year
Our treasurer Don Davis was chosen by his peers as the Sounds of Concord Barbershopper Of The Year for
2009. Other than minding our finances, Don is also an invaluable contributor in many other ways - whether it
be show production, quartet performances, or simply helping to move the risers around. Congratulations to
Don on this special honor!
Barbershop Featured In Saturday Evening Post
Saturday Evening Post magazine has published a fantastic article on the
current state of barbershop music. Read
Barbershop - In Perfect Harmony.