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Chorus Champions

Since 2023: The Carolinas District hosts a single contest during the year, currently held in the spring, where both Chorus and Quartet championships are announced. At the same time, Chorus and Quartet International qualifiers are announced.

The following are the potential awards, depending on availability and qualifying scores:
QUARTET
Intl Prelim Quartet Qualifier
Carolinas District Quartet Championship
Intl Prelim Seniors Quartet Qualifier
Carolinas District Seniors Quartet Championship
Carolinas District Youth Quartet Championship
Carolinas District Novice Quartet Championship
CHORUS:
Intl Prelim Chorus District Representative
Intl Prelim Seniors Chorus Qualifier
Carolinas District Chorus Championship
Carolinas District Plateau A Chorus Championship
Carolinas District Plateau AA Chorus Championship
Carolinas District Plateau AAA Chorus Championship
Carolinas District Most-Improved Chorus Award

Prior to 2023: The Carolinas District crowns its Chorus Champion in a contest held at the District Spring Convention. The Chorus Contest held during the District Spring Convention also determines which chorus will represent the Carolinas District at the International Chorus Contest held at the International Convention in July of the following year.

Carolina Vocal Express
Greater Gaston, NC
2015 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Ben Mills

Carolinas District Chorus Champions

Palmetto Vocal Project
Mount Pleasant, SC
2019 District Chorus Champion

Directed by Jay Giallombardo & George Gipp
Heart of Carolina A Cappella
Central Carolina, NC
2018 District Chorus Champion

Directed by Dr. Bill Adams
Palmetto Vocal Project
Mount Pleasant, SC
2017 District Chorus Champion

Directed by George Gipp
Gold Standard Chorus
Charlotte, NC
2016 District Chorus Champion

Directed by Larry Lane
Heart of Carolina Chorus
Central Carolina, NC
2015 District Chorus Champion

Directed by Dr Bill Adams
Triad Harmony Chorus
Winston-Salem, NC
2014 District Chorus Champion

Directed by Robert Cox
General Assembly
Research Triangle Park, NC
2013 District Chorus Champion

Directed by Bill Rashleigh
Palmetto Vocal Project
Mount Pleasant, SC
2012 District Chorus Champion

Directed by Derek Street
Heart of Carolina Chorus
Central Carolina, NC
2011 District Chorus Champion

Directed by Chris Slacke
General Assembly
Research Triangle Park, NC
2010 District Chorus Champion

Directed by Bill Rashleigh

Carolinas District Chorus International Contest Representatives

Heart of Carolina A Cappella
Central Carolina, NC
2020 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Dr. Bill Adams
Palmetto Vocal Project
Mount Pleasant, SC
2019 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Jay Giallombardo
Carolina Vocal Express
Rocky Mount, NC
2018 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Dale Comer
Carolina Vocal Express
Rocky Mount, NC
2017 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Dale Comer
Carolina Vocal Express
Greater Gaston, NC
2016 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Dale Comer
Carolina Vocal Express
Greater Gaston, NC
2015 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Ben Mills
Palmetto Vocal Project
Mount Pleasant, SC
2014 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Bob Rund and Derek Street
Palmetto Vocal Project
Mount Pleasant, SC
2013 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Bob Rund and Derek Street
General Assembly
Research Triangle Park, NC
2012 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Bill Rashleigh & Larry Triplett
General Assembly
Research Triangle Park, NC
2011 International Chorus Contest Representative

Directed by Bill Rashleigh

Upcoming Events

Jun 29
June 29 - July 6

BHS International Convention – Denver

Jul 17
July 17 - July 20

Lakeside Harmony Weekend – Harmony Explosion Camp

Jul 27
July 27 - August 3

BHS Harmony University

Oct 10
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Charlotte Chapter Show – Youth In Harmony Event

Oct 18
All day

Winston-Salem Chapter Shows

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The Carolinas District is committed to supporting the Barbershop Harmony Society’s aim of preserving, encouraging, and perpetuating the traditional American art form of singing in four-part Barbershop harmony style.

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