Community Chorus

Based in Beaverton, OR

The Westside Singers have been performing in Portland and beyond for over 70 years. Originally begun in 1945, the all-male chorus was known as the Forest Grove Gleemen. When women joined the chorus in the 1960s, the Forest Grove Gleemen became the Forest Grove Gleemen and Girls. As time passed, the chorus grew in size, drawing singers throughout Washington and Oregon. The focus changed to singing jazz standards and show tunes, and the name changed one more time to the Westside Singers.

Today Westside Singers is a jazz chorus of 30 singers, ranging in age from early thirties to the 70's. We boast three members with over 40 years experience with the Westside Singers.

The Westside Singers have performed at all kinds of local venues, including civic clubs, retirement homes, and private parties. We had the honor of singing the National Anthem at PGE Park and Memorial Coliseum. Internationally, the Westside Singers conducted a tour of Europe in the 1970s and held a command performance for Princess Grace of Monaco. The Westside Singers had the privilege of performing at the 1986 World's Fair in Vancouver, B.C.

One constant throughout the 60+ year history of Westside Singers and that is providing toe-tapping, finger-snapping, hand-holding musical entertainment throughout the Portland metropolitan area and beyond. That's what makes us "Oregon's Ambassadors of Song".

Founded - 1945.  

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