The Chorus Of The Okanagan,
a partnership between the Vernon Timbretones Chorus and Chordial Invitation

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About us

The Timbertones Chorus is an all men's choral group that meets to sing and enjoy music written in the barbershop style.

What is barbershop music?
Barbershop music is "a cappella" four-part harmony that is thrilling for the listeners and singers when a chorus of voices achieves over- and undertones by matching notes and voice. When the choir is in harmony, there is a "ringing" in the air.

Why sing barbershop music?
We sing barbershop music to experience enjoyment of performing in the four-part barbershop style and to see an audience smile and tap their toes.

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Hire us

Thinking of a complete chorus performance? Or a two-song serenade by a quartet?

For your entertainment pleasure, consider hiring the Timbretones, or one of our entertaining Barbershop Quartets, Forsome Time, Late Harvest, or Some Other Time.
Our fees are modest and negotiable. Contact us, or check out our Serenades page.

Join us

Use what talents you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. (Henry Van Dyke)

Are you looking for a relaxing evening?
You will enjoy sharing weekly with the chorus and in social activities after practices.

What if I have never sung?
We spend a portion of each practice reviewing basics. The director teaches the choir how to sing in unison. You will learn the proper way to stand, how to shape your throat and mouth and how to follow a choral director. Other qualities of performance are taught to increase the musicality of the music.

Would you like to stretch your abilities?
Besides singing and learning with the choir, you can join a quartet. The choir and quartets enjoy taking part in contests, shows and community entertaining, which helps you to assess your skills.

There are leadership opportunities.
You’ll find opportunities as a chapter leader, music director, teacher, or coach. You can find satisfaction helping with chapter activities or helping others develop in their hobby.

Join us today!
The chorus is waiting to meet you and play together by having fun, learning, singing lively songs and socialising.

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Our directors

Musical Director - Chuck Harmon

Our director hails from Kamloops, BC, where he works as an educator in the Kamloops school district.  Chuck strives to bring out the very best in every member of the chorus. He helps develop the members singing skills from relaxation and posture through vocal production, range expansion, ear training and the understanding of rhythm. He gently teaches the members of the chorus these mechanics of good barbershop sound.

Assistant Director - Paul Gunning

Paul Gunning has been a member of SPEBSQSA since 1984. He has held all executive positions in various choruses and has been a show chairmen several times. He has been a member of the Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon choruses at various times and is currently the Membership Vice President for the Vernon Timbretones Chorus. He has the honour of creating the original name of the Vernon chorus - “Timbretones”. He has sung all parts and is currently singing tenor, but prefers bass. In the past, he was Evergreen District Area Counselor for Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and the Prince George choruses for two years.
Our 60-year old, single, semi-retired co-director drives 100 km's from Chase to attend chorus rehearsal every week. He has acting experience playing “Lord Dudley” in a three-act play called “Play On.” He sees himself as the ultimate “ham” and loves being on stage. He is a showman.

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