Who We Are
Rhythm of the Rockies takes Acappella harmony to the next level. We deliver fresh and exciting Acappella versions of your favourites - like jazz, top 40 hits, Broadway classics, heartfelt love songs and finely tuned barbershop numbers. We strive to connect with every audience and create unique musical experiences every time we perform. Our award-winning chorus performs 4-part harmony in the Calgary area as well as internationally. By dedicating our talents to the craft of Acappella performance, we have created a vocal community focused on musical excellence, entertainment and education. We are ordinary voices, creating extraordinary music.
We are a member-led choir of singers with all levels of musical experience. Our performers, from students to doctors, entrepreneurs to homemakers, come together with the ambitious desire to create near-perfect harmony. With compassion and dedication, we create a caring environment where members have the freedom to be themselves and develop their personal potential. By singing together every week, we build lasting relationships that go beyond the hours of rehearsals building a vibrant community of growth and acceptance.
Rhythm of the Rockies has a reputation for excellence, fostering joy through meaningful connections and the cultivation of a welcoming, inclusive environment for all.
Milestones
2013
1st Place Harmony Classic Division AA with the highest score achieved in Harmony Classic history
2020
New Director - Jo-Anne Killips
2012
Qualified for Harmony Classic Competition
2001
Seven women get together to sing harmony
April 16, 2002
Chartered with Sweet Adelines International
Every Voice Matters
Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus is committed to belonging, inclusion and diversity. We welcome singers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, disabilities, religions, Cis and trans women as well as non-binary individuals who are comfortable in a space that centres on the experiences of women. Learn more about our intentional approach to creating a diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture.
Affiliation
Rhythm of the Rockies chorus belongs to one of the largest Acappella harmony associations in the world - Sweet Adelines International. This means we get the privilege of meeting with other performers and coaches from all over the world. We participate in annual conventions and competitions to track our progress and share in the joy of performance with choruses far and wide. This women’s choir has been Internationally ranked amongst female barbershop groups and placed in the top 20 in the world three times! Not bad out of the 550+ choruses in the organization. We have performed in places like New Orleans, Las Vegas, and most notably in Hawaii where we achieved first place standing in the Harmony Classic (small/medium chorus) division.
