About Us

Who We Are

The Valley Chordsmen is an all male 4-part a cappella chorus who have been singing Barbershop style music for folks in the greater Waterbury area for over 73 years. We are a district chorus affiliated with the international Barbershop Harmony Society.

Where We Rehearse

We rehearse on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:30 PM at the

First Congregational Church 222 West Main Street in Waterbury CT.

Our Director

Tom Alvord

Board of Directors

President Treasurer VP of Music VP of Membership John Wick Mithie Tharson Gabe Riccio Rich Dziura

VP of PR/Media Librarian Member at Large Member at Large

Scott Petersen Greg Weaver Mark Genest Alan Coffey

Tom Alvord grew up in a large family who loves singing harmony. He organized Barbershop quartets in High school and college and in public schools where he taught choral music. His first community chorus was the Farmington Valley Chorale. Tom went on to direct the Insurance City Chorus of Hartford, the Pioneer Valley Chordsmen of Springfield and the Valley Shore Sweet Adeline Chorus of East Lyme CT.

Tom says he joined up with us because he loves the camaraderie of The Valley Chordsmen and can

never get enough of those Barbershop chords.