BHS International Chorus Champions
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Champions choruses are ineligible to compete for the next two years.
Multiple-Time Winners
| # Wins | Chorus | District | Latest | First | Total Medals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Vocal Majority | SWD | 2018 | 1975 | 18 |
| 9 | Masters of Harmony | FWD | 2017 | 1990 | 12 |
| 7 | Thoroughbreds | CAR | 1984 | 1962 | 18 |
| 5 | The Westminster Chorus | FWD | 2024 | 2007 | 7 |
| 4 | Alexandria Harmonizers | MAD | 1998 | 1986 | 19 |
| 4 | Ambassadors of Harmony | CSD | 2016 | 2004 | 17 |
| 3 | Phoenicians | FWD | 1983 | 1972 | 19 |
| 3 | Pekin Chorus | ILL | 1968 | 1959 | 6 |
| 2 | Southern Gateway Chorus | JAD | 1992 | 1973 | 22 |
| 2 | Dukes of Harmony | ONT | 1980 | 1977 | 9 |
| 2 | Chorus of the Chesapeake | MAD | 1971 | 1961 | 2 |
| 2 | Dapper Dans of Harmony | MAD | 1970 | 1967 | 6 |
List
| Year | Chorus | Hometown (District) | Director | # on stage | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Chorus | Grand Rapids, MI (PIO) | J. R. (Bob) Weaver | 39 | ||
| 1954 | Singing Capital Chorus | Washington, DC (MAD) | Lewis Sims | 72 | 2535 |
| 1955 | Janesville Chorus | Janesville, WI (LOL) | D. Schuyler Davis | 2511 | |
| 1956 | Ambassadors of Harmony | Michigan City, IN (IND-KY) | Rudy Hart | 2441 | |
| 1957 | Californians | Berkeley, CA (FWD) | Dave Stevens | 2386 | |
| 1958 | Dixie Cotton Boll | Memphis, TN (SHD) | Bill "Buz" Busby | 36 | 2561 |
| 1959 | Pekin Chorus | Pekin, IL (ILL) | Jim Moses | 2542 | |
| 1960 | Chordsmen | Alamo Heights, TX (SWD) | Ray Anthony | 2433 | |
| 1961 | Chorus of the Chesapeake | Dundalk, MD (MAD) | Bob Johnson | 166 | 2421 |
| 1962 | Thoroughbreds | Louisville, KY (CAR) | William Benner | 2518 | |
| 1963 | Pekin Chorus | Pekin, IL (ILL) | Jim Moses | 2336 | |
| 1964 | Border Chorders | El Paso, TX (SWD) | Lou Laurel | 2368 | |
| 1965 | Miamians | Miami, FL (SUN) | Bob Boemier | 2414 | |
| 1966 | Thoroughbreds | Louisville, KY (CAR) | Jim Miller/Joe Wise | 2383 | |
| 1967 | Dapper Dans of Harmony | Livingston, NJ (MAD) | Dave Mittlestadt | 2396 | |
| 1968 | Pekin Chorus | Pekin, IL (ILL) | Jim Moses | 2396 | |
| 1969 | Thoroughbreds | Louisville, KY (CAR) | Jim Miller | 2478 | |
| 1970 | Dapper Dans of Harmony | Livingston, NJ (MAD) | Dave Mittlestadt | 2475 | |
| 1971 | Chorus of the Chesapeake | Dundalk, MD (MAD) | Fred King | 133 | 2495 |
| 1972 | Phoenicians | Phoenix, AZ (FWD) | Lou Laurel | 2128 | |
| 1973 | Southern Gateway Chorus | Cincinnati Western Hills, OH (JAD) | Tom Gentil | 2094 | |
| 1974 | Thoroughbreds | Louisville, KY (CAR) | Jim Miller/Joe Wise | 2035 | |
| 1975 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 2155 | |
| 1976 | Phoenicians | Phoenix, AZ (FWD) | Lou Laurel | 1548 | |
| 1977 | Dukes of Harmony | Scarborough, ONT (ONT) | Ray Danley | 1619 | |
| 1978 | Thoroughbreds | Louisville, KY (CAR) | Jim Miller | 1581 | |
| 1979 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 1603 | |
| 1980 | Dukes of Harmony | Scarborough, ONT (ONT) | Ray Danley | 112 | 1638 |
| 1981 | Thoroughbreds | Louisville, KY (CAR) | Jim Miller | 123 | 1628 |
| 1982 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 133 | 1651 |
| 1983 | Phoenicians | Phoenix, AZ (FWD) | Lou Laurel | 105 | 1563 |
| 1984 | Thoroughbreds | Louisville, KY (CAR) | Jim Miller | 101 | 1657 |
| 1985 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 145 | 1681 |
| 1986 | Alexandria Harmonizers | Alexandria, VA (MAD) | Scott Werner | 105 | 1640 |
| 1987 | West Towns Chorus | Lombard, IL (ILL) | Dr Greg Lyne | 98 | 3267 |
| 1988 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 145 | 3314 |
| 1989 | Alexandria Harmonizers | Alexandria, VA (MAD) | Scott Werner | 125 | 1626 |
| 1990 | Masters of Harmony | Foothills Cities, CA (FWD) | Dr Greg Lyne | 107 | 1593 |
| 1991 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 134 | 1927 |
| 1992 | Southern Gateway Chorus | Cincinnati Western Hills, OH (JAD) | Jim Miller | 134 | 1962 |
| 1993 | Masters of Harmony | Foothills Cities, CA (FWD) | Dr Greg Lyne | 121 | 1950 |
| 1994 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 148 | 2813 |
| 1995 | Alexandria Harmonizers | Alexandria, VA (MAD) | Scott Werner | 130 | 2726 |
| 1996 | Masters of Harmony | Foothills Cities, CA (FWD) | Dr Greg Lyne | 135 | 2865 |
| 1997 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 152 | 2881 |
| 1998 | Alexandria Harmonizers | Alexandra, VA (MAD) | Scott Werner | 124 | 2793 |
| 1999 | Masters of Harmony | Foothills Cities, CA (FWD) | Jeff Oxley | 135 | 2821 |
| 2000 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 158 | 2866 |
| 2001 | New Tradition | Northbrook, IL (ILL) | Jay Giallombardo | 138 | 2810 |
| 2002 | Masters of Harmony | Foothills Cities, CA (FWD) | Mark Hale | 133 | 2758 |
| 2003 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 146 | 2838 |
| 2004 | Ambassadors of Harmony | St. Charles, MO (CSD) | Jim Henry | 160 | 2780 |
| 2005 | Masters of Harmony | Santa Fe Springs, CA (FWD) | Mark Hale | 134 | 2807 |
| 2006 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Jim Clancy | 141 | 2838 |
| 2007 | The Westminster Chorus | Westminster, CA (FWD) | Royce Ferguson | 63 | 2849 |
| 2008 | Masters of Harmony | Santa Fe Springs, CA (FWD) | Mark Hale | 139 | 2849 |
| 2009 | Ambassadors of Harmony | St. Charles, MO (CSD) | Jim Henry | 158 | 2926 |
| 2010 | The Westminster Chorus | Westminster, CA (FWD) | Justin Miller | 67 | 2932 |
| 2011 | Masters of Harmony | Santa Fe Springs, CA (FWD) | Mark Hale | 121 | 2829 |
| 2012 | Ambassadors of Harmony | St. Charles, MO (CSD) | Jim Henry | 145 | 2903 |
| 2013 | The Northern Lights | Toronto, ON (ONT) | Steve Armstrong and Jordan Travis | 73 | 2831 |
| 2014 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Greg Clancy | 158 | 2903 |
| 2015 | The Westminster Chorus | Westminster, CA (FWD) | Justin Miller | 74 | 2924 |
| 2016 | Ambassadors of Harmony | St. Charles, MO (CSD) | Jim Henry | 133 | 2904 |
| 2017 | Masters of Harmony | Santa Fe Springs, CA (FWD) | Justin Miller | 112 | 2893 |
| 2018 | Vocal Majority | Dallas Metro, TX (SWD) | Greg Clancy | 153 | 2912 |
| 2019 | The Westminster Chorus | Westminster, CA (FWD) | Justin Miller | 100 | 2937 |
| 2022 | Music City Chorus | Nashville, TN (SHD) | Dusty Schleier | 86 | 2872 |
| 2023 | Ambassadors of Harmony | St. Charles, MO (CSD) | Jim Henry and Jonny Moroni | 115 | 2869 |
| 2024 | The Westminster Chorus | Westminster, CA (FWD) | Dr. Dan Wessler | 90 | 2295 |
- The 1953 International Chorus Contest is distinguished from all those after it because it was by invitation of the choruses' District Presidents and not necessarily in District Competitions so the Grand Rapids Great Lakes Chorus was awarded the title 1953 International 'Convention' Championship Chorus, with the "convention" annotation to separate that contest from future contests. The trophy, and the title "International Chorus Champions" were awarded for the first time in 1954. More information here.
See Also
- Barbershop Harmony Society
- BHS International Convention
- BHS International Quartet Champions
- BHS International Seniors Quartet Champions
- BHS International Collegiate Quartet Champions
- BHS International Chorus Medalists
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