About The Chorus
Durham Shores Chorus is an enthusiastic group of women singers varying in age and occupations who come together once a week to fulfill their passion for music.
Our repertoire includes a wide range of music and includes selections from broadway, 70's rock, pop, country, and even some classics. We have shared our love of music by performing within the community at a variety of venues ranging from senior's residences to Major League Baseball games. If you or any local organization is interested in booking some musical entertainment, please give us a call!
Being part of a teaching organization, we continually learn through regular practices and scheduled coaching sessions where we bring in top notch coaches to prepare us for upcoming competitions.
Each year our region, which is comprised of some 1500- 1600 women, gather in Syracuse, New York, to compete and enjoy a weekend of entertainment Barbershop style. Renowned judges give detailed feedback on performances which in turn allows us to focus on individual areas that need fine tuning. Competitions represent exciting opportunities to travel, perform and learn while enjoying a truly bonding experience. As a contestant at this annual event, we've won various awards including 1st place AA Division, and took home the Novice Director award, both in 2015.
Interim Director – Diane Warner
Diane comes to us with many years of musical experience, from playing the accordion on Tiny Talent Time, to playing the flute in her high school Musical band, to singing backup in a country-rock band. After taking vocal and piano lessons for a period of time, she was soon trusted and asked to fill in for music teachers when absent, and now works part-time as a Vocal and beginner Piano Teacher. When not involved with music, she takes care of her family and helps out with her husbands’ business at home.
When she joined Durham Shores back in 2005, she new nothing about barbershop, but was eager to learn about harmony and loved the welcoming atmosphere of Durham Shores. With her willingness to help out, and her need-to-know attitude, she quickly worked her way thru various positions within Durham Shores, including Chorus Convention Liaison, Treasurer, Tenor Section Lead and then Assistant Director, where she also studied and received her Director Certification.
Diane is one of many who joined Durham Shores later in life, and always says “I wish I had found this sooner!” Her strive for excellence and continual-learning attitude make her a valuable asset to Durham Shores. You will find her conducting vocal warmups or directing a song here and there, every week at rehearsal!