About
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Madison Chapter to be the best musical experience possible for its members, guests, and audiences.
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Our History
The Capitol Chordsmen Chorus is an acappella Men’s Chorus in Madison, Wisconsin, with origins tracing back to 1945. Capitol Chordsmen is a chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the premier a cappella musical organization in the world.
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We primarily perform and compete in the barbershop close-harmony style of singing, but our repertoire also draws from jazz, broadway, and original compositions.
Our Vision
Our vision is to improve the musical experience of:
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Our members through continuous learning, variety of music, and encouraging the formation of quartets.
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Our guests through great chapter meeting visits, great information resources, and encouraging participation that matches their comfort level.
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Our audiences through the best possible performances, variety of genre and variety of ensemble.
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Just the Facts
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Chapter Founded in 1945
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20 Active Members, from age 18 to 70+
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77 Annual Barbershop Shows to date!
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7-time Division Champions
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7-time qualifier, District Competitions (2010-Current)
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5-time Division One's "Most Improved Chorus"
Questions? Contact us!
6101 University Ave. | Madison, WI | 53705 | info@capitolchordsmen.org
Tel: (608) 620-5583