Well...

It was another successful show and contest!

We want to thank all of our sponsors, businesses who put ads in the program, and any individual that helped us put on our show. It was a team effort and could not have been accomplished without all your help. 

Just a week later, we performed at the Division II Contest in Federal Way. We came in 5th place AND scored even better than we had the year before. We are excited that we are improving and want to continue to do so.

Here are some pictures to commemorate the April 2018 Show.

If you are interested in becoming a part of this awesome group, show up anytime at:

Westminster Presbyterian Church - Wednesdays, 7-9:15pm.  See you soon!

Hello Ladies and Germs!

We are in desperate need of your help!

Currently we are selling advertisements in our April 2018 show program. These ads are VITAL to our group's success as it pays for it to occur. Not many people are aware of this, but our annual show, every year, costs THOUSANDS of dollar to put on.

So... what can you do to help?

If you have a business located in the greater Olympia area, then advertise with us!  Below is a breakdown of the costs. Also, when you do advertise, you will also get FREE tickets to our show. Bring your family, friends, and business partners to a great afternoon show of a cappella singing.

1. $50 - Business Card size Ad (1/3 of page) - 5 FREE tickets
2. $100 - 2/3 of page Ad - 10 FREE tickets
3. $200 - Full page Ad - 16 FREE tickets

If you can't advertise with us, that's fine. Instead, buy a ticket and come to our show.

Also, here is when we are putting on the show:

Saturday, April 14th, 2018 at 2pm
Tumwater High School Auditorium (PAC - performing arts center)
700 Israel Rd SW
Tumwater, WA

Any other questions email us at:

OlympiaMensChorus@gmail.com

Thank you Olympia and your surrounding communities!

We have enjoyed singing for you all on Valentine's Day 2018 and hope that we have the opportunity next year.

Here is just a small sample of the pictures and videos taken.

If you don't know Mike Rowe, then you probably don't watch reality TV.  Which isn't a terrible thing, but this individual has quite a story to tell. Instead of rambling on here, we have included a link below for your viewing pleasure. 

http://mikerowe.com/about-mike/bio

Why is he important to barbershop music? Well besides being known as "the dirtiest man on TV," he is a TV host, writer, narrator, producer, actor, spokesman, AND a fabulous barbershop singer! He was trained by a world champion barbershopper, Freddie King, and shows us that anyone can do anything and still sing wonderfully.w

He was named an Honorary Life Member of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). (The BHS is the organizing head of our barbershop chapters.)

I have included a video below from youtube, so that you can see how awesome he really is!

Here is also a link to the video on the BHS website: 

​​http://www.barbershop.org/mike-rowe/

And, if you are thinking, wow... I would really like to be a part of great singing, then the Puget Sounders want you! We are looking for guys who are interested in singing and want to do it well. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

In this fabulous new year of 2018, the Puget Sounders Barbershop Chorus of Olympia, WA will be doing Singing Valentines for your sweetie or loved one. 

We will go anywhere within the greater Olympia area. 

For $45 (4 hour window) we will:

• sing two songs
• bring one rose
• provide chocolate
• AND give a card with a customized message

The Puget Sounders quartets will go to:

• homes
• offices
• work spaces
• or anywhere else you can think of

What a great gift to provide someone that you cherish! Send them a group of a cappella singers to show them how much you care. 

Check out our "Singing Valentines" page under the "Events" menu in the top right hand corner of the page to learn more. You can also click below to access that page as well and talk to Mel about how we can make this Valentine's Day special for you and your sweetie.

So... what can singing do for you?

1. ​Strengthens your Immune System - No more seasonal colds for you!
2. Can help with Parkinson’s disease​ - ​​This claim is based upon numerous studies. For these patients, it can improve vocal and swallowing control in these patients. They may even help them regain their balance.
3. It's a Workout! - You will run out of breath one way or another. Also singing is great for toning the facial muscles, diaphragm, and intercostal muscles.
4. Improves your Posture - if your posture stinks, then you will run out of breath even quicker!
5. Helps with Sleep - Do you like a full night's rest? Try singing for a few hours before you conk out for evening... you will notice some changes.
6. Natural Anti-Depressant - This is through the activation of endorphins like oxytocin.
7. Lowers Blood Pressure - Ever heard of a heart attack? Singing helps to lower your blood pressure, which may decrease the likelihood of a stroke or heart attack.
8. Lowers Stress Levels - Endorphins! Woohoo. Singing more, increases your ability to deal with stressful moments, more often.
9. Improves Cognition - Singers and musicians have higher IQs than non-musicians. BOOM. That's right... we're wearing our smarty pants.
10. Improves Memory - This is important considering 1 in 3 people will likely develop dementia. Yikes! That means you are 33% likely to lose your mind. Keep those brain cells active!
11. Improves Mental Alertness - Mental alertness and memory go hand-in-hand. 
12. Helps you make Friends - "We all need somebody to leeeeeeean on"
13. Boosts your Confidence - Singing will make you better looking.  Haha. Just joking, but seriously... Think about it... rockstars/musicians whether male, female, or otherwise, have a tendency to attract people to them  automatically because their voice is magnetic.
14. Helps your Communication Skills - This is right along with decreased stress levels, mental alertness, memory, and building confidence. You communicate better when you are a better version of yourself.
15. Helps you Appreciate others Singing Skills - You will realize that singing well is difficult, but practice does make perfect, and those who do work hard, acknowledging them will only make you are stronger singer.
16. Increases Empathy and Understanding with Different Cultures - People all over the world in different religions, belief systems, creeds, genders, and identities have many ways of expressing themselves through the voice. You will gain a greater appreciation of them through realizing your own abilities. 
17. Leads to a Longer Life - There was a joint Yale and Harvard study performed showing that you will live longer and likely live BETTER longer.

So, have you learned anything?  We have! Here in our barbershop chorus, we realize that no singing, is like having no life at all. Thus, singing = LIFE  

~ Puget Sounders

Deke Sharon, an inspiring, modern, a cappella master did a short video on:

"Why Vocal Harmony Matters" 

In this video, he describes why, as a world, and as human beings, we require music as a part of our daily life. He also says why music brings people together and why it is necessary for us to connect to the deepest parts of ourselves. He explains that even history itself has changed the way we look at music and how the modern era has forced us to believe that music should only be performed by the most successful and talented individuals.

Instead of reiterating the entire video here, below we have provided it for your viewing pleasure.

Leave a comment and tell us what you think!

If this video inspires you to sing with other AMAZING, like-minded individuals, check out our group at our contact page and get in touch with Jim Hartley or Bob Hart. They would be happy to give you a guided-tour of our group.  You can also click the button below to learn more.

CONTACT US
Jim Hartley: 360-956-1169, inspire@heartspire.com
Bob Hart: 360-754-9397, barbershopbob@comcast.net

Puget Sounders Barbershop Chorus has made some changes!

You can find our new website at:

http://www.OlympiaMensChorus.org

If you use the OLD link: www.PugetSoundersBarbershopChorus.org, it will be forwarded to the new domain for the next year. So no worries! Until you get used to the new domain name, it will be available.

When you type "Olympia Mens Chorus" in Google, you will find other groups such as:

• Olympia Men's Gay Choir (Facebook)
• Olympia Chorus (Facebook)
• OlympiaChoral.org (Olympia Choral Society)
• OpMensChorus.org (Olympic Peninsula Men's Chorus)

NONE of these are us!  Although these are great groups, we are the ONLY Men's Acapella Chorus based in Olympia. In fact, we have been in the area for over 55 years! Now that is some serious longevity.

If you would like to contact us, please do so at:

OlympiaMensChorus@gmail.com

Also, we will have some new additions to the website including:

• Member's Bio page, that will feature each our members, their picture, and a brief biography. This is so you can get to know us better.
• Blog page that feature updates and articles about our group and acapella harmony

Finally, we are looking for NEW MEMBERS. If you are interested, please send us an email. We want to know who you are!