Denver A Cappella Project

Formed in the fall of 1999, the Denver A Cappella Project started as a group of musical friends getting together to see what kinds of sounds they could make. With over 150 years of combined musical performance experience amongst them, the talented mixed octet quickly found themselves performing in numerous shows throughout Colorado and the region. Now performing nationwide, and an annual favorite at the International Barbershop Harmony Convention,the Denver A Cappella Project has wowed a wide variety of audiences, from the few to the thousands. Featuring three sets of spouses, two sets of siblings and two sets of in-laws, D.A.P. is truly a family affair. Their shows highlight the group's love for different musical styles whether crooning a jazz tune or belting out a gospel number, D.A.P. remains true to each style. Every entertaining performance is designed to provide that little something for everyone.

Denver Gay Men's Chorus

The Denver Gay Men's Chorus was established in 1982 with a passionate commitment to LGBT people, to build community and foster acceptance, diversity and tolerance thorough music. It was the first openly gay arts organization in Denver and the Rocky Mountain region. This premiere, auditioned 100-voice community chorus has performed more than 125 concerts in its 35-year history, remaining true to its mission of entertaining, educating, inspiring and empowering audiences.

Denver Women's Chorus

The Denver Women's Chorus (DWC) was founded in 1984 with the goal of building community through music. We are a community chorus of women with equal interests in the excellence of our music and performances, as well as in the communities in which we live. DWC believes that music should challenge and inspire us towards individual growth and dynamic engagement in enriching the entire community; the chorus, our audience, and beyond. Though our origins lie in the lesbian community, we strive to be an inclusive chorus. We are open to everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. All DWC concert music is signed in ASL.

Join the Denver Women's Chorus!

The chorus always works on a variety of challenging, exciting and beautiful music. We will have an open rehearsal on Sunday, August 27, 2017, from 6-9 pm. The rehearsals are held in the basement of Montview Presbyterian Church in the Park Hill area. This rehearsal is a great opportunity for anyone interested in joining the chorus to experience a rehearsal and learn more about our chorus. There will be an opportunity to sign up for an audition, which will be held on another date. Auditions are easy and painless. For more information please email us at info@rmarts.org.

Take Note! is the (mostly) a cappella ensemble of the Denver Women's Chorus and part of Rocky Mountain Arts Association

Deo Cantamus of Minnesota

Deo Cantamus is an organization of musicians whose purpose is to worship the true and living God through the performance of and instruction in quality vocal and instrumental music. Because worshipping God is our fundamental intention, this necessarily requires that we be in right relationship with the God we worship. We believe that this is only possible through faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, we as individuals are followers of Jesus Christ.

We believe that Jesus is the fully divine and fully human Son of God. His death and resurrection is the only means by which people can have forgiveness of their sins and eternal life. We believe that the guilt of our sins was entirely charged against Him on the cross. On the sole condition of trust in Him, God credits Christ's righteousness to us and pronounces us to be righteous for His sake. Therefore we have each personally believed in Jesus as our fully sufficient and exclusive Savior from sin. Further, we have committed ourselves to holy living, in accordance with the character of Jesus Christ and the commands of the New Testament

DePaul Community Chorus

Founded in 1989, the DePaul Community Chorus (DCC) is a true "community" chorus comprised of 150 members of all ages, ethnicities, spiritual perspectives and varying levels of musical experience. The wide range of repertoire performed includes choral literature of the great composers from the 16th century to the present and also folk songs, spirituals and music from stage and screen. The DCC presents three concerts each year , including one choral masterwork with full orchestra, and is featured in the annual campus-wide Christmas at DePaul concerts.

Why sing? Our members sing with us for a variety of reasons-some of them remember how much they enjoyed music in high school or college. Some have always been in musical groups and others are just discovering what happens when a group of completely diverse individuals join their unique voices to become as one. Some enjoy "losing themselves" in something larger than their everyday worries or responsibilities...and they often find themselves enlarged and enlivened in the process.

Des Moines Choral Society

The Des Moines Choral Society is a group of adult singers brought together by a passion for excellence in singing choral music.

Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus

The Des Moines Men's Chorus boasts 40-50 singers who have banded together to sing in support of justice, inclusion, and love. It is open to those who sing in the tenor and bass ranges, regardless of gender. The chorus was founded by Dr. Randal A. Buikema in 2001, who also served as the Artistic Director until 2005. Its first electrifying performance, given before a standing room only crowd, was filled with the promise of a chance to make real change. Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Rebecca Gruber came to the DMGMC in 2005 and led the chorus until stepping down in 2020.

The DMGMC makes art that the gay community can be proud of. We trust that our visibility in the arts community and the community at large will bring about acceptance and change. The DMGMC is proud to support Iowans as they work for civil justice in the workplace, in housing, for safety in our schools, and for racial equality. People come to our concerts for good music, of course, but they also come to declare something important about themselves. Our presence as "the gay organization" has made a difference in the lives of central Iowans, and has been a boon to men's choral music in our region.

The Artistic Director and the Board of Directors plan a concert subscription series and dozens of other performances highlighting the gifts and skills of gay people and declaring the dignity and worth of all persons. The Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus produces a three concert series per season and, together with their small ensemble group HarMENy, perform at many community outreach events each year reaching an estimated audience of 20,000.

Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble

Founded in 1991, the Des Moines Vocal Arts Ensemble (DMVAE) is a community-based auditioned choir that provides serious musicians with opportunities to seek excellence in a variety of choral literature and styles. Under the direction of Dr. Timothy McMillin-DMVAE's artistic director and conductor-the ensemble continues to find unique ways to share its music with the community, to encourage the musical development of local youths, and to foster cooperation with other fine arts organizations in the Des Moines area and beyond.

The ensemble serves residents of Greater Des Moines of various ages and musical tastes. The 30- to 40-member choir consists of auditioned adult singers of various ages, backgrounds and occupations from the Greater Des Moines area. As part of its mission of promoting excellence in performance, DMVAE regularly performs for and with younger singers from Des Moines area high schools and universities. The choir typically performs three to five concerts each year for the general public. During its history the choir has sought to collaborate with other choirs and to provide choral support at significant community events.

Desert Aires

Originating in September 1976 with just eight men wanting to sing four-part harmony, the group grew over the years to its present 55 members with the title of Desert Aires Barbershop Chorus. The chorus joined the 'Barbershop Harmony Society' (formally S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A), receiving its charter in May of 1996, as the Sun Cities Chapter D-101.

2017-6The Chorus has presented annual concerts for thirty consecutive years, and has performed hundreds of times for various groups, as well as donating performances for charitable organizations and the Sun Cities Recreation Centers functions. They have contributed substantial amounts to local charities each year.

Desert Sunset Barbershop Chorus

Desert Voices

Founded in 1988, Desert Voices is Arizona's premier LGBTQ chorus. We are a not-for-profit corporation committed to promoting the ongoing and positive gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender presence in our community. We advocate understanding, cooperation, and peaceful coexistence. Our chorus is a unique and diverse mix of LGBTQ people and straight allies all singing together with one voice. Since Desert Voices began its journey in 1988, our voices have been heard in performances all throughout Arizona. Now under the baton of Artistic Director Kimberly Waigwa and the expertise of acclaimed Dr. Kyungsun Choi, our family is constantly growing and looking for new members, fans, and friends of the cause under our new mission statement:

Dessoff Choirs

The Dessoff Choirs, under the baton of Malcolm J. Merriweather, music director, is one of the leading choruses in New York City, with an established reputation for pioneering performances of choral works from the Renaissance era through the 21st century. Since its founding in 1924, Dessoff's mission is to enrich the lives of its audiences and members through the performance of new or rarely heard choral music. Dessoff concerts, professional collaborations, community outreach, and educational initiatives are dedicated to stimulating public interest in and appreciation of choral music as an art form that enhances the culture and life of these times.

One of the key tenets of Dessoff's mission has been to offer rarely-performed choral music and, at the same time, provide talented singers the opportunity to sing some of the world's finest choral masterpieces. Dessoff fulfills this twin charge by producing its own concerts each season (often with an emphasis on the music of living composers), and, as one of the top choruses in New York City, by performing with major New York and visiting orchestras. The 's' in Choirs connotes the group's various incarnations-from Dessoff's core group of 60 singers, to the Symphonic Choir assembled for larger engagements and Chamber Choir selected to present more intimate works.

Detroit Concert Choir

The Detroit Concert Choir exists to promote musical excellence by uniting people through inspiring concert performances, education, and community engagement. We aspire to be an exceptional choral ensemble, committed to musical diversity, evoking passion, and educating our members and audiences. We seek opportunities to present our music to audiences across the nation and around the world.

Detroit Together Men's Chorus

Music is a universal language that has inspired, educated and entertained throughout history. It speaks to our emotions regardless of race, nationality, gender, age or sexual identity.

Detroit Together Men's Chorus is one of the first gay choruses in the nation, founded in 1982 with this clear mission: Contribute to, and transform our community through music. Since then we have always carried a message of hope and unity.

Devil Mountain Chorus

The Devil Mountain Chorus is a men's a cappella chorus dedicated to singing well and having fun. We are based in Walnut Creek and perform music in Barbershop, doo-wop and other styles.

Dexter Walker & Zion Movement

Chicago-based minister, singer, songwriter, and choir director Dexter Walker shepherded his fledgling Zion Movement Chorale from its early days working out of his parents' basement in 2003 to a beloved gospel powerhouse responsible for self-released albums like 2007's vibrant Move, its 2011 follow-up Move 2, and 2013's Greater Than Before, their debut for Entertainment One. During the course of their career, Dexter Walker & Zion Movement have shared the stage with many well-known contemporary gospel peers including Tye Tribbett, Albertina Walker & the Caravans, Chicago Mass Choir, VaShawn Mitchell, and more. Known for his ambitious arrangements and passionate, dynamic direction, Walker and his group returned in 2018 with the album Hope.

Diablo Choral Artists

Diablo Choral Artists (formerly Voices of Musica Sacra) presents significant works of sacred and secular choral music; inspires and uplifts audiences through live performances of artistic excellence; and nurtures the appreciation and enjoyment of choral music in people of all ages and cultures.

Diablo Valley College Choirs

Diablo Vista Chorus

Diablo Vista Chorus is a membership organization of female singers, who meet regularly to practice, perform, socialize -- and have lots of fun! We currently have over 50 fabulous singers of all ages, all walks of life, and all parts of the Bay Area area. Our mission is to get out and sing for our community! We sing at annual shows, community events, holiday events and annual competitions. We also perform Singing Telegrams around Valentines Day and Mother's Day.

Diablo Women's Chorus

he Mission of the Diablo Women's Chorale is to share our joy and love of music with our community and members through study, practice and performance. We strive to be educational, entertaining, inspirational and seek to build fellowship on a foundation of dignity and respect.

Diamond Jubilee Chorus

Diamond Jubilee Chorus is made up of amazing women from all ages and stages of life. We were founded in 2011 and are part of Sweet Adelines International which is a worldwide organization of over 23,000 women in the U.S. and 14 other countries committed to advancing the musical art form of Barbershop harmony through education, competition and performance. Sweet Adelines choruses and quartets sing exciting a cappella, four-part harmony music, Barbershop style. The music includes special arrangements of today's ballads, classic songs, popular show tunes and mainstream music. Members say that singing the powerfully balanced sounds of Barbershop harmony provides a rich, rewarding experience that changes their lives and helps women find their voices on the risers and in their everyday lives.

Diamond State Chorus

The Diamond State Chorus is a membership organization of female singers, who meet regularly to practice, perform, socialize, and have fun. We currently have 25 singers of all ages, all walks of life, and from all parts of northern New Castle County and surrounding areas.

The main purpose of Diamond State Chorus is to entertain the local community and expose audience members to the art of Barbershop singing. The entire chorus sings at numerous community and private events and small groups are also available for singing telegrams (Singing Valentines, Christmas Cards, Birthdays, and other special occasions).

Dickson Community Choir

The Dickson Community Choirs are dedicated to bringing our community together in a celebration of the joy of music through youth and adult choirs.

Dinning Sisters

The Dinnings were a musical family of nine children, all of whom started singing harmony in church, and then spent their Sunday afternoons singing for fun. Three of the sisters, twins Jean and Ginger and sister Lou, started to win amateur singing contests before the age of ten, and later began to perform with older brother Ace's orchestra. With little experience but a lot of ambition, the young ladies left their Oklahoma hometown and traveled to Chicago, where they auditioned for NBC radio. They were hired and remained for seven years, and ultimately became the highest paid radio act in the Windy City.

The group underwent a few lineup changes over the years (Lou was replaced in 1946 by Jayne Bundesen, who was in turn replaced by Tootsie Dinning in 1952), but their albums for Capitol sold consistently well, including their debut release Songs by the Dinning Sisters which held the top spot on the charts for 18 weeks. Marriages and children eventually demanded the act's attentions, but the family remained involved in music, from Jean Dinning writing the song "Teen Angel" to the sisters' nephew Dean playing bass for alterna-rockers Toad the Wet Sprocket. In 1988, Collectors Choice released an outstanding collection of the Dinning Sisters greatest hits, which is well worth checking out.

Dion & The Belmonts

Dion Francis DiMucci (born July 18, 1939), better known mononymously as Dion, is an American singer, songwriter whose work has incorporated elements of doo-wop, rock and R&B styles-and, most recently, straight blues. He was one of the most popular American rock and roll performers of the pre-British Invasion era. He had 39 Top 40 hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s as a solo performer, with the Belmonts or with the Del Satins. He is best remembered for the singles "Runaround Sue", "The Wanderer", "Ruby Baby" and "Lovers Who Wander", among his other hits.

Dirigo Ensemble

We are an ensemble of ten singers performing a diverse repertory of music from Renaissance to commissioned works in multiple languages and historical practices. We take considerable care to match any event with an appropriately sized ensemble. Depending on the needs, Dirigo can be anything from an intimate quartet in a private function to a double choir in a baroque concert with a full orchestra.

Through the variable size and broad scope, Dirigo Ensemble is able to provide a unique service to our community. We bring support to Maine's local artists, inspiration to the next generation, and offer access to the world stage of music. This becomes possible by the way of dedication of each Dirigo singer. By sharing their creative and educational experiences each member has a personal stake in the success of our mission. By supporting the Dirigo Ensemble, you become part of this mission in bringing high quality music to your local communities and to your neighbors.

There is no shortage of great music in Maine, and we are proud to be part of such a vibrant arts community. What we bring to the stage is unprecedented experience, knowledge, and quality. As a group of elite professionals, we strive to make every event, performance, and collaboration an opportunity to support you.

Dis Moi

'Dis Moi' is a powerfully soulful A Cappella trio of women (Samantha Keller, Tamar Fogel and Heather Houston), who enchant their audiences with songs sung straight from the heart! Their musical repertoire incorporates a wide range of styles from around the globe, as well as inspired originals, with themes of love, hope, healing and unity. 'Dis Moi' means 'tell me' in French, and reflects the members' belief and hope that their music will open people to expressing themselves as they feel called. As a visionary trio, they feel that their calling is to be an integral part of the healing movement of the planet. Their radiance is intoxicating, as they shine their deep love for one another, for their music, and for humanity as a whole; inspiring the crowd to open their hearts to the healing harmonies. Their thought provoking lyrics, and grounded words of wisdom, uplift spirits, stir souls, and inspire movement in consciousness. This is not your typical A Cappella music. Let the harmonies of these lovely women take you on a journey of heart, mind and soul as they weave their voices in a unique tapestry of spirited song.

Distaff Singers

The Distaff Singers is an Oakland based community chorus comprised of women from around the Bay Area. The organization was established for the enjoyment and enrichment of its members and to benefit youth music programs in the Bay Area. Our repertoire includes a variety of music styles including classical, folk, contemporary, jazz, pop and traditional songs from cultures around the world. We're committed to performing a high quality sound and have fun entertaining our audiences. To benefit youth music programs, Distaff Singers holds an annual benefit concert. With our concert, we raise funds to help provide music education grants for young people in our communities.

District

The District was formed in Washington, D.C. in late 2012. A contemporary all-female a cappella group, The District embodies an empowered, energetic, and versatile sound through an array of pop, rock, country, and R&B covers. Characterized by complex arrangements, tight harmonies, fierce soloists, and crisp vocal percussion, The District performs throughout the DMV area at fundraisers, community and corporate events, and regional competitions. Most recently, The District performed at legendary music hall, The Birchmere, where they placed second and won "Audience Favorite" at the 2018 Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival.

Diverse Harmony

Diverse Harmony was founded in Seattle in 2002 as the nation's first gay-straight alliance youth chorus. Over eighteen years we have seen the choir grow to nearly 60 members, and have brought performances to communities throughout Seattle in our regular two-concert season. The chorus has also performed tours to Denver, Chicago, Montreal, Miami, and Portland - with an upcoming trip to Minneapolis in July 2021.

Diverse Harmony is a member of GALA Choruses (the Gay and Lesbian Association of Choruses) and is considered a leading youth chorus among its ranks due to our longevity and large membership.

In tandem with our successful performances, Diverse Harmony serves as a safe space for our singers: youth age 13 to 22 who identify as queer, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, asexual, or allied, among many others. Weekly rehearsals have become a home base for many of our youth where they can feel respected and accepted, and have fun making music together.

Diversity Sarasota

Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota is a group of gay and gay-friendly men and women who dedicate themselves to sharing their talent with the entire community. They are not just singers, but a family. Our audiences have responded to our distinctive brand of entertainment with genuine enthusiasm and keep coming back again and again. Diversity is currently under the talented leadership and artistic direction of Chris Romeo.

Dixie Hummingbirds

The Dixie Hummingbirds are probably the best known of the black gospel quartets, having performed for over 50 years throughout America and Europe. They became the inspiration for countless R&B and soul singers, from Jackie Wilson and Clyde McPhatter to Bobby "Blue" Bland and The Temptations.

The group was formed in Greenville, South Carolina, by James Davis in 1928, a year before the Great Depression. The members were Barney Gipson (lead), Davis (tenor), Barney Parks (baritone), and J.B. Matterson (bass). In their early teens they sang in the Bethel Church of God in the junior chorus. Soon Fred Owens became the bass and the group became the Sterling High School Quartet. Davis changed the name to the Dixie Hummingbirds.

Doctors of Harmony

When the Elkhart, Indiana chapter of SPEBSQSA was formed in September 1943, Ron Younce, lead; Lee "Reverend" Kidder, bass; and Elton "Butch" Hummel, bari were already looking for a tenor they could push around. They found H.H. "Jumbo" Smith, standing five feet tall in his socks and weighing 125 pounds.

Kidder and Hummel had sung together in a high school quartet; Smith had sung as a baritone with two professional quartets and had been an acrobatic performer on the vaudeville stage. Younce went into the Navy and was replaced by Max "Junior" Cripe in the spring of 1944.

Dogwood Blossoms Chorus

Dogwood Blossoms Chorus is a membership organization of female singers, who meet regularly to practice, perform, socialize, and have fun. We currently have over 25 singers of all ages, all walks of life, and from Knox county and surrounding areas.

The main purpose of Dogwood Blossoms Chorus is to get out and sing for our community. We sing at annual shows, a number of community events, and at annual competitions. We are available to sing at your next function or event.

Doin' It Justice

Dominican Chorale

The Dominican Chorale is a community choral ensemble sponsored by Dominican University of California. The Chorale is open to all interested in singing choral art music, and serves as an academic credit ensemble for university music students and other students enrolled at Dominican. The Chorale is conducted by Francisco Ortiz, Adjunct Professor of Music in the Department of Music and Performing Arts and a Dominican alumnus, with a repertoire that includes works by the classical masters, as well as more contemporary composers. Rehearsals are on Tuesday evenings throughout the semester. Two concerts, accompanied by a small professional orchestra, are performed at the end of the each semester.

Doo Wop Project

The Doo Wop Project begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today. Throughout the show DWP takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. Featuring current and former stars of Broadway's smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate-and in some cases entirely reimagine - some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history in an authentic Doo Wop sound.

Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers

Dorothy Love Coates & The Original Gospel Harmonettes

Dorothy Love Coates was a composer ("I'm Holding", "Every Day Will Be Sunday"). She was also leading The (Original) Gospel Harmonettes, a female aggregation, who sang Gospel songs.

In fact, this group was formed in 1940, and its first members were Mildred Madison Miller, Odessa Glasgow Edwards, Vera Conner Kolls, Willie M. Brooks Newberry and their composer was Evelyn Starks.

The first recording of this group was in 1949, without Dorothy Love Coates, who started her recording with the (Original) Gospel Harmonettes in 1951.

In the middle 1950s, the group was composed of D. Love, M. Miller, W. Newberry, V. Kolls, O. Edwards, with Herbert "Pee Wee" Pickard, piano. Their records were under the labels Victor, Speciality, Nashboro, Andex and Savoy.

Dotter's Knot

Dotter's Knot brings a fresh approach to some old familiar ren faire favorites, as well as introducing the audience to some little known material drawn from traditional folk music, with a smattering of original pieces. We feature memorable, sing-able, audience-pleasing melodies, and intricate harmony.

Down 4 The Count

Down 4 The Count began in 2003, when six CSU Northridge students in the University's vocal jazz ensemble found they shared a common interest: wanting to sing ensemble vocal jazz without those pesky instrumentalists: in other words, A Cappella! Since that time, Down 4 The Count has won multiple awards (including three song-arrangement awards and 1st place at the 2009 San Diego A Cappella Competition) and they have performed at venues all over the greater Los Angeles and San Diego area, including the Jazz Bakery, The Coach House, The Coffee Gallery Backstage, San Diego IndieFest, and many more.

Down East Singers

Down East Singers, making music in midcoast Maine for 30 years, performs choral works in a variety of styles, from Baroque to 21st century.

Downers Grove Choral Society

The Downers Grove Choral Society provides our members the opportunity to achieve excellence in the performance of worthy choral music. We provide audiences in the greater Chicago area the opportunity to hear quality performances of a wide variety of choral repertoire. We proudly anchor ourselves in Downers Grove as we continue to build a community of musicians, audience members, and supporters.

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

The gospel music that we record and perform on stage has always been important to me. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver have made many more gospel recordings than secular ones. It is apparent to me that the folks who buy our music and come to our concerts feel, as I do, that there is no better message than the message of Jesus Christ. On the first Sunday of May, in 1985, I rededicated my life to our Lord Jesus. It is my fervent hope that my "musical mission" will lead others to Him.

As far back as I can remember, I loved the sound of music. Just about everyone listened to The Grand Ole Opry, and our family was no exception. Though I listened to all the stars on the Opry, the group that impressed me most was Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys. His music was different, more intense. High lonesome is the term we used for it. I could hardly wait for Saturday nights to arrive so I could listen. I decided early on that I wanted to play that kind of music.

Dracut Community Chorus

The Dracut Community Chorus is a local organization comprised of adult members from Dracut and its surrounding communities.

Dragon Singers

he Dragon Singers was established in 1973 by a group of music loving friends. We were incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1983.

Our objectives are to promote Chinese music and culture as a means of enhancing East-West mutual understanding. Over the last 39 years, the Dragon Singers have held annual concerts featuring Chinese Folksongs, Western operatic arias, and religious music. We have also participated in many musical and cultural events, and have joined voices with other music groups at a number of concerts. We are the oldest oversea Chinese chorus in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Dream Choir

Not your Grandma's choir! The Dream Choir is a community based choir--no auditions, no sight reading necessary. We sing songs from different cultures, and may add in a pop classic or two. At our concerts we get the audience to sing-a-long

Dreams of Hope

Through the arts, Dreams of Hope develops LGBTQ and allied youth leaders who promote social change by educating audiences.

Drifters

The Drifters are an American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group. They were originally formed as a backing group for Clyde McPhatter, formerly the lead tenor of Billy Ward and his Dominoes in 1953.

There were three golden eras of the Drifters; the early 1950s, the 1960s, and the early 1970s (post-Atlantic period). From these, the first Drifters, formed by Clyde McPhatter, was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as "The Drifters". The second Drifters, featuring Ben E. King, was separately inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as "Ben E. King and the Drifters". In their induction, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame selected four members from the first Drifters, two from the second Drifters, and one from the post-Atlantic Drifters.

Drive

Drive is the culmination of four musical journeys, and also just the beginning. Formed in 2016, each of its founding members spent years loving, listening to, and performing a wide variety of vocal music. Sharing a common background of stellar intonation, lyric expression, and expanded, ensemble sound found in barbershop harmony, they knew these fundamentals could allow a group to jump head-first into any piece that excited or moved its singers, regardless of style or genre.