Tidesmen

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Tidesmen Barbershop Chorus The Nanaimo Tidesmen is a 65-voice men’s barbershop chorus based in central Vancouver Island, with members from as far away as Courtenay and Victoria.

Since 1973 this a cappella singing group has been making four-part harmony ring! They are part of an international movement, the Barbershop Harmony Society, which is 30,000 men strong throughout North America and in many other countries. The Tidesmen perform publically throughout the year; our main public performances are at the Port Theatre in May, and at Christmastime at the Ecumenical Centre in Nanaimo and at the Chrysler Centre in Parksville. For 2015 the shows will be May 2 at the Port Theatre (Gunfight at BBS Corral at 2 pm and at 7:30 pm), December 11 at the Ecumenical Centre at 7 pm, and December 12 at the Chrysler Centre at 7 pm.

A portion of their performance revenues goes to their favourite charity The Child Development Centre; the chorus also provides an annual bursary to a graduating local music student. The Tidesmen welcome potential new members and casual visitors at their rehearsals every Monday evening at Costin Hall in Lantzville. Complete information on membership and upcoming performances can be seen at www.tidesmen.com.

Director: Alex McDonald