Rehearsals

Come sing with us!

When:

Wednesdays 7:00-10:00pm except during the summer.
Extra rehearsal time may be scheduled when we are preparing for a show or competition.

Where: (Note the new location)

First Baptist Church - 9 Pine Street on Courthouse Square, Brockville, ON

Why?

Singing has always been an important part of my life from a very early age.  My family would often gather around the piano and with a guitar or 2 on hand, we would "jam" for a couple of hours. I have been involved in several singing groups from choirs to duets and trios in the past.   After living in Brockville for several years, singing seemed to be taking a back seat,  until 4 years ago when I came across an ad in the newspaper for  The Thousand Islanders Chorus. I have always wanted to try singing Barbershop but never thought I would ever have that opportunity.  I went out to a rehearsal and never looked back.  I was hooked!!  I love singing a capella and the harmony that the barbershop style offers, has fullfilled the musical void I had in my life.  Two years ago, I was fortunate enough to have been asked to join a quartet, The FourTune Seekers.   We have a lot of fun at our weekly rehearsals but it is also very rewarding as we entertain at  many functions in the area.  I will always treasure the women who have come into my life through the Thousand Islanders Chorus.  They are a fun loving and vibrant group of ladies, who share  the love of Barbershop.

                                             Debbie Gay, member since 2006

                                                   Chorus President for 2010

Looking for a group that would challenge my vocal ability, I found the TI Chorus fit the bill. Not only have I developed vocal and administrative skills, but the friendships that I have made are dear to my heart. After I retired from teaching, I have had the opportunity to sing in a quaret called the FourTune Seekers.What a delight it has been for me to entertain in seniors’ homes, at banquets, churches and community events with my singing friends.

-Karen Koivumaki, member since 1993

I joined the Thousand Islanders Chorus in 1975 and have been a full-time member since then except for a few months when we were building /renovating our home.  Since public school I have been a member of several choirs, but I particularly love singing a cappella and the way we strive for excellence in sound and visual performance. The women that I meet are inspirational and full of fun.  I can't imagine my life without the T.I.'s!

                                                 -Rose Turner, longstanding member, 2010 Barbershopper of the Year