Welcome from the Norfolk Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society

January 20, 2012 - The Commodore Chorus joined several ensembles from Chesapeake high schools and middle schools as performers at the Third Annual "Friday Night with the Guys in Song!" We have supported this event all three years, and we have been amazed at the talent provided by the schools and the ability that the students have shown to provide excellent entertainment.

January 15, 2012 - Our Musical Director, Brian Allen, installed our Norfolk 2012 Chapter Officers (See Contacts for a listing of Officers and other contacts in the chapter.) at an installation banquet.

December 21, 2011 - The Commodore Chorus performed for the Suffolk Shriners Officer Installation Banquet in Suffolk, VA.

December 16, 2011 - The Commodore Chorus performed for the residents of the Lighthouse Point Independent Senior Living community in chesapeake, VA.

December 9, 2011 - The Commodore Chorus performed for the Teledyne - Hastings Holiday Party in Hampton, VA.

December 8, 2011 - The Commodore Chorus performed for the residents of the Cedar Manor Assisted Living Center in chesapeake, VA.

December 4, 2011 - The Commodore Chorus performed on "Sing and Dance for Joy, a Musical Variety concert to benefit The Virginian-Pilot Joy Fund," hosted by the Virginia Coast Chorus of the Tidewater Chapter of Sweet Adelines International.

November 26, 2011 - The Commodoer Chorus performed for the Port Warwick Holiday Farmer's Market, both "onstage" at the gazebo and also in various businesses surrounding the Market.

"I wanted to thank you for your wonderful performance in Port Warwick last Saturday - it was a special treat that really made the Holiday Market special for all who attended -and also for the shops and the residents of The Arbors. I love holiday music and to hear it the way you perform it is a special treat for everyone - and for me it makes my day and really brings a sense of the season to wherever you are."
     ---Moffat Welsh, Port Warwick Holiday Farmer's Market

November 18, 2011 - The Commodore Chorus performed at Old Dominion University's "Hampton Roads Night Out."

November 17, 2011 - The Commodore Chorus performed for the residents of the Westiminster Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay retirement community.

November 3, 2011 - The Commodore Chorus held a Guest Night, with several guests attending.

October 28, 2011 - The Commodore Chorus performed at a private banquet at the Newport News Marriott Center as part of a Familiarization (FAM) Tour for a religious group.

Commodores Hold Musical Ice Cream Social On June 26, 2011

The Commodore Chorus held their annual Ice Cream Social on June 26th. In addition to the Chorus, the 3DB (left) and CRS (right) quartets performed, and we had a special guest commercial appearance by Jan and Dave trying to sell us some VitaMeataVegaMin! They stole the show, but I don't think they sold any elixer!

Commodores Perform National Anthem at Arena Racing - February 2011

The Commodore Chorus performed the National Anthem for Arena Racing in the Hampton Coliseum with all the lights out except for the spotlight on the Commodores. We were well received. Members and wives enjoyed socializing at dinner in various restaurants in Hampton and then enjoyed the raucous events of the racing evening.

2008 Mid-Atlantic District, Southern Division AAA-level Chorus Champions!

The Commodore Chorus is the performing chorus of the Norfolk, Virginia chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, TN which boasts more than 28,000 members throughout the world. Our Chapter was chartered 54 years ago on March 28, 1957 and is a significant part of the history and heritage of barbershop harmony in the Southern Division of the Mid-Atlantic District. Members of our chapter hail from all areas of Hampton Roads and include guys from as far north as Kilmarnock, VA, and as far south as the Outer Banks of North Carolina!

The Commodore Chorus is proud of our many achievements which include being selected as the Intermediate Chorus Champions for the Southern Division of the Mid-Atlantic District in 2001, 2004, & 2006, and as the AAA-level Champions for 2007 and 2008!