Gentlemen Songsters

The Gentlemen Songsters Barbershop Harmony Chorus are the performing component of the Lowell, Massachusetts, chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

History

Formed in 1986, the Lowell Chapter always worked toward a balance of community, contest and fun singing.

Directors:

 1986 - 1988 Dan Gallagher
 1989 - 1994 Joe Millett
 1995 - 1996 Karen Rourke
 1997 - 2002 Jim Dodge
 2003 - 2007 Dan Washington
 2008 (interim) Victor Saffrin
 2008 - present  Karen Rourke

At the present time, the Songsters range in age from 22 to 87. Our careers include computer support manager, software engineer (for online games), plumber, cigarette truck driver, school superintendent, undertaker, voice coach, store manager, medical doctor, school custodian, technology risk manager, roadside assistance driver, computer solution consultant, copy shop manager, and many others.

Contest Placement

District (NED)

1997		2002	2003	2004	2005
15th		14th	10th	15th
2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011
16th	7th	6th	3rd	3rd	4th

External Links

• Official website
• Barbershop Music Database: contest history