To
serve our community by entertaining audiences with the sound of four
part men's harmony; to provide an environment of fun, fellowship and
growth for men who enjoy a cappella singing; and to promote the
appreciation and growth of the Barbershop style in future generations.
Since
1968, the Appalachian Express Chorus has been entertaining audiences
with the sounds of four part Barbershop harmony. The men who
comprise
the Appalachian Express come from all areas of the greater Tri-Cities,
and their talents have allowed the Chorus to become one of the most
respected singing organizations in the region. The
Appalachian Express
is part of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The Chorus
entertains
through annual shows, participation in FUNFEST (a week long celebration
in Kingsport), and performances for other civic groups and churches.
We have also performed at the
Paramount
in
Bristol,
TN;
Heritage Hall in Mountain City, TN; Niswonger Performing
Arts Center in
Greeneville,
TN;
Wellmont
Regional Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast State; and the
Lincoln Theater in
Marion,
VA. Men
of all ages are welcome to visit the
Appalachian Express Chorus at
its rehearsal location. For information about performances or
membership, call the Harmony Hotline at 423-384-9992 or send an email
to appalachian.express@gmail.com
- Treasurer
- Nathan Goodwin
- VP Membership - Tyler Carpenter
- VP Music &
Performance - Tony Bowman
- VP PR/Marketing - Jesse Kimberlin
- VP Scheduling
& Events - Dan Kleven
- At-Large
Member - Joe Bays
- At-Large
Member - Dean Renfro
- At-Large Member
- David Guy
- At-Large Member - Larry Taylor
- Immediate Past
President - Tom McPherson
Each year the Appalachian Express Chorus competes in the Dixie
District Chorus contest.
Dixie is one of 17 districts
of the
Barbershop Harmony Society.
There are over 20
choruses from four Dixie District states -
Tennessee, Georgia,
Alabama and Mississippi.
In 2015 the Appalachian
Express achieved a 4th place finish,
matching our highest ever placement from 2013.
