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The Diamond State Chorus is an all-male barbershop
chorus consisting of approximately 50 men. It was chartered
in 1955 as a chapter of the Society for the Preservation and
Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc.
(SPEBSQSA). As such, it is part of the largest non-profit
men’s singing group in America with over 34,000 members. It
is the only men’s chorus of this type in Little Rock. More
history can be read by clicking here.
Although appearing principally in the greater Little Rock area, the chorus membership is made up of members from as far away as
Clarksville, Ark., and has a good representation from the surrounding areas of Hot Springs, Pine Bluff, Sherwood, Jacksonville,
Maumelle, Russellville, and North Little Rock. Its diversity is one of its strong points with the ages of its members ranging from the
20s through the 80s...with vocations varying from doctors and lawyers to accountants and mechanics...from hospital workers to social workers...from corporate executives to retirees.
The chorus is devoted to singing America’s unique barbershop style of music that originated in the early 1900’s when, for entertainment, men
congregated in barbershops or on street corners to sing in close harmony. Its repertoire covers the classic songs of the early 1900’s as well as many modern
compositions. From patriotic numbers to religious songs, from love songs to comedic songs, from up tunes to ballads, its repertoire is sure to include something to please any ear.
The chorus performs for many civic and charitable functions throughout the greater Little Rock metropolitan area. In a typical year, it will appear before
approximately 3000 people through over twenty performances. Its primary source of financial support is through annual dues, an annual show, singing valentines, and corporate sponsors.
We rehearse every Monday at 7:00 pm at the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ on Rodney Parham in West Little Rock. So if you like to sing and want to
be part of an award winning, friendly singing group, call (501) 791-SING (7464) for more information or contact Art Bohannon.
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