We’re rocking it as the region’s 1st place small chorus, 5th overall, and the Most Improved chorus in Sweet Adelines International — and we’re just getting started!
We're all about harmony — in our music and our friendships! Joining our chorus means finding a second family and making life-long friends who love to sing just as much as you do.
Curious about singing with us? Come visit a rehearsal! We love welcoming new voices and friendly faces — no pressure, just fun, harmony, and a warm hello.
Who We Are
Charleston Sound Chorus is dedicated to educating, entertaining, and competing as part of the prestigious Sweet Adelines International organization.
Under the direction of David Templeton, our members combine vocal technique with exceptional musicality to create a dynamic, four-part a cappella ensemble. From classical pieces to show tunes, we approach every style with the same commitment to musical excellence.
What Makes It Barbershop?
It all comes down to the melody placement and chord structure. Unlike traditional choral music, where the melody is usually the highest note, barbershop places it in the middle of the chord, supported by rich, close harmonies—often featuring the signature dominant 7th chord. But beyond the music theory, the magic of barbershop lies in the overtone—the exhilarating ring that emerges when voices blend just right. Never heard it before? Come experience it for yourself!
Join Charleston Sound!
If you have a passion for a cappella singing, we invite you to join us for a rehearsal and discover the joy of harmonizing with Charleston Sound Chorus!
David Templeton is an internationally acclaimed baritone, renowned for his commanding stage presence and rich, expressive voice. His distinguished operatic career spans performances with major companies across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico—earning high praise from Opera Magazine, Das Opernglas, and American Record Guide.
Beyond the stage, David is a dedicated educator and serves as an Associate Professor of Voice, specializing in vocal performance, opera literature, and vocal pedagogy.
Bringing his vast musical expertise to the barbershop world, David is the award-winning director of Charleston Sound Chorus, a newly chartered Sweet Adelines ensemble. Thanks to his leadership, the chorus made a remarkable return to regional competition this year, taking 1st place in the small chorus division, 5th place overall, and Most Improved Chorus awards. With his deep musical knowledge and dynamic directing style, David is inspiring a new generation of singers to achieve excellence in a cappella harmony. (Shown here with his wife, Melody, the chorus's associate director.)
Support Us!
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the joy of barbershop music through performance, education, and community outreach. Your tax-deductible donation helps us continue to inspire, uplift, and connect through song.
