Members--
The Rocky Mountainaires Chorus is one of 812 official chapters of The
Barbershop Harmony Society, a U.S. based, but worldwide association of
barbershop style choruses and quartets. The chorus currently
numbers between twenty and twenty-five active members with a goal to
double that number over the next few years.
Our Director--The chorus is under the very capable direction of
Donna Grinde, a long time member of the Sweet Adelines International
women's barbershop style singing organization. She is now also a
full fledged member of our society too. Donna brings with her a
ton of energy, and very creative arrangements and styles that impact
every rehearsal and performance. The chorus is very fortunate to
have such a dynamic, talented director as Donna.
Serious and Fun--
Yes, we can be both and the guys definitely have fun, particularly when
the chorus is singing well and everyone is energized. Our
goal is to sing good music and sing it well. That's when
audiences really enjoy what we do. We are serious about having a
good time singing and that means being serious about good
singing.
Performances--
Each year the chorus presents a stage show, usually in
May. The chorus is the main draw, but we feature many local
talented performers. Guest singers, quartets, and
instrumentalists. In addition, throughout the year, we perform in the
Missoula area, the Bitterroot Valley, and even in the Polson
area. At community gatherings, conventions, meetings, banquets--
you name it.
Non-profit Support--
The Rocky Mountainaires is a non-profit organization and we use some of
our income to support youth musicians and musical groups in the form of
scholarships and grants. Our sources of income are the Tater Pig
booth at the annual county fair in Missoula, and our annual
show.
How to contact us-- For more information please contact:
Donna Grinde, Director 406-721-4499, email d.grinde@bresnan.net
John Rettenmayer, Membership VP 406-531-2142, email johnrettenmayer@mac.com
When and where we meet--
Rehearsals are each Tuesday at 7:30pm. This is downstairs
at St Paul's Lutheran church, 202 Brooks St. From Higgins Ave,
two blocks south on Brooks Street on the left side. You can't
miss it.