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,
and has been directed by Tony Bowman since 1982. 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 Lincoln Theater in
Each year the Appalachian Express Chorus competes in the Dixie
District Chorus contest. The Dixie District is one of 16 regions
of the
Barbershop Harmony Society. There are over 20
choruses from four Dixie District states - Tennessee, Georgia,
Alabama and Mississippi. In 2012, the Appalachian Express
Chorus competed in Gadsden,