About Gulf to Bay Chorus

Gulf to Bay Chorus is a membership organization of female singers, who meet regularly to practice, perform, socialize, and have fun. We currently have over 40 singers of all ages, all walks of life, and all parts of the Tampa Bay area.

 
Performance

 

The members of Gulf to Bay Chorus love to get out and sing for our community any chance we get! The barbershop style of four-part, a cappella harmony lends itself to songs of many musical eras and our repertoire is just as diverse.  From our high-energy upbeat tunes to our soulful, moving ballads our audiences will enjoy a unique musical experience.  You can find more information in the Hire Us section.

Education

 

In addition to sharing our music with others, another great passion of ours is learning more about the art of a cappella singing. Vocal instruction is a regular part of chorus rehearsals, and a very important component of the chorus experience. A couple of times a year, we will get coaching from a visiting master in the art of barbershop, where we learn many fabulous tricks of the trade.

 

CompetitionIn the spring of every year, Gulf to Bay participates in the Region 9 chorus competition in Daytona Beach, FL. Competitions are a special time for choruses and quartets from our region to come together to sing for each other, and get some constructive feedback from a panel of judges. The winners of the regional competition in both quartet and chorus categories get to travel to International Competition, which is held in the fall in a city selected each year. In 2011, International Competition will be held in Houston, TX. Learn more at the Sweet Adelines International web page.

 

Quartets

Most choruses have a number of members who form their own vocal quartets in addition to singing with the chorus. Gulf to Bay Chorus has several quartets, two of which are Regional award-winning quartets!  Visit Quartets section for more information.