If you’re a man who loves to sing in the car, or if you’ve sung in a high-school chorus, community theater, or church choir, now you can turn your love of singing into a great hobby.
“Give us three Wednesday evenings, and we’ll give you the skills you need to experience the fun of solo or group singing,” says Paul Beausoleil, musical director of the Northshoremen Chorus. The course, called “Ready, Set, Sing,” is taught by Danvers Middle School music teacher Billy Carleton, a graduate of the University of New Hampshire’s outstanding music education program. Both beginner and experienced singers are welcome, and all learning materials are free. Advance registration is recommended.
The next series of Ready, Set, Sing, classes will take place every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 46 Cherry St., Danvers, on Nov. 1, 8, and 15.
“We’ll teach you everything you need to know to sing richly and produce great harmony,” Beausoleil says. “You’ll soon be enjoying the ringing of beautiful a cappella chords, and the company of a great bunch of fellow singers. And you don’t need to know how to read music to participate.”
To register or learn more please call 866-462-7664, or email [email protected].
The Northshoremen Chorus is a chapter of the 26,000-member Barbershop Harmony Society, and in recent years the chorus has realized much success. In 2019 and 2023, it was named the Northeastern District Patriot Division Most Improved Chorus. In 2021 it was named the Patriot Division Small Chorus Champion, and in April it qualified to compete at the district competition this October in New Hampshire. The chorus always welcomes new members.
