Sound of the Rockies

What Sound of the Rockies does

Sound of the Rockies is a registered nonprofit men's a cappella barbershop chorus headquartered in Denver, Colorado, formed in 2000 through the merger of the Mile High Chapter (chartered 1947) and the Denver Tech Chapter (launched 1987) of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The ensemble comprises more than 100 singers performing four-part vocal harmony without instrumental accompaniment across a repertoire spanning sacred, gospel, rock, jazz, and Broadway styles. Its core outputs are live concert productions (typically three to four major shows per year at venues including the Newman Center for the Performing Arts and Mapleton Arts Center), private event bookings through the milehighbarbershop.com platform, the seasonal Singing Valentines delivery service, and youth education programs such as the Denver Harmony Explosion Camp. Underlying delivery is a weekly Thursday evening rehearsal cadence plus an audition process that serves as the membership funnel.

The organization is governed by an Executive Council (Chapter President Adam Mahan, Treasurer David Symonds, Chapter Music VP Mark Jennings, Administration VP Mike Kennedy, Senior Advisor George Davidson) and Chorus Officers (Chorus President Sam Larsen, Chorus VP Joe Churik), with Director Tyler Wigginton providing musical leadership since 2014. Sound of the Rockies has maintained continuous competitive dominance at the regional level — 20 straight Rocky Mountain District championships — and consistent international performance with 16 consecutive top-10 finishes at the BHS International Chorus Competition, including a 3rd-place finish in 2011. Membership recruitment is community-led, with prospective singers attending three rehearsals before formal audition.

Revenue is generated through four streams: concert ticket sales (individual tickets from $20 with senior/student discounts; season subscriptions from $75), private event bookings (whole chorus or quartets), Singing Valentines deliveries ($85-$125 with day-of pricing tiers), and recurring donations via the Zeffy platform. Supplemental funding comes from sponsors Colorado Creative Industries and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and from grants managed internally. Marketing relies on the organization's WordPress website, social channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), email newsletter, community outreach, and partnerships with Denver-area music organizations. Geographic reach is regional — primarily the Denver metro area and the Rocky Mountain Region — with international exposure limited to the BHS competition circuit.

Name

Sound of the Rockies

Legal name

Sound of the Rockies

Website

https://soundoftherockies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sound of the Rockies is a Denver-based nonprofit men's barbershop chorus of 100+ singers that produces major concert series, private event bookings, Singing Valentines deliveries, and youth harmony education programs across the Denver metro area and Rocky Mountain Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Choral Entertainment

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Musical Groups and Artists (71113)

akta.pro primary industry

Session Musicians & Vocalists (MPAIAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Virtual Concerts & Music Festivals (Livestreamed Performances) (MPAGAOAD)

Keywords

• Barbershop chorus performances
• A cappella live entertainment
• Private event booking
• Singing valentines
• Youth harmony education

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Concert Ticket Sales: Sound of the Rockies produces multiple concerts and productions each year with ticket sales for performances at venues including Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Mapleton Arts Center, and other Denver-area locations.
2. Private Event Booking: The ensemble and quartets are available for hire for private events including conventions, fundraisers, weddings, parties, and other special occasions. Bookings can be made through milehighbarbershop.com/hire/.
3. Singing Valentines: Personalized Singing Valentine deliveries by talented quartets featuring two love songs, fine chocolate treats, everlasting rose, and Valentine card. Available in greater Denver metro area on Valentine's Day.
4. Donations: Nonprofit organization accepts financial support through Zeffy donation platform to support youth in Harmony educational program, Ready, Set, Sing! community voice lessons, and a cappella music and performances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sound of the Rockies is a nonprofit men's a cappella barbershop chorus of 100+ singers based in Denver, CO. It produces multiple major live concerts each year (typically March, June, December), books its full chorus and quartets for private events such as conventions, fundraisers, weddings, and parties, offers seasonal Singing Valentines deliveries, and runs youth harmony education programs including the Denver Harmony Explosion Youth Camp.

Product overview

Sound of the Rockies is Colorado's premier nonprofit men's a cappella group and barbershop chorus. The organization offers a portfolio of live musical performance services centered around its core whole-chorus and quartet performance offerings. The chorus produces multiple major concerts each year (typically March, June, and December), including signature productions like A Barbershop Christmas Carol and Go For The Gold. The organization also offers private event bookings for conventions, weddings, and fundraisers. Seasonal offerings include Singing Valentines delivered by quartets. Educational programs include the Denver Harmony Explosion Youth Camp and youth harmony initiatives. The portfolio is complemented by the annual Acappellooza competition event. The organization generates revenue through ticket sales, event bookings, and donations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Whole Chorus Performance Full ensemble performances by Sound of the Rockies' 100+ singers for private events, public concerts, conventions, fundraisers, weddings, and parties across a repertoire spanning sacred, gospel, rock, jazz, and Broadway.
• Quartet Performance Small ensemble performances by one of Sound of the Rockies' award-winning quartets for private events, weddings, and special occasions.
• Singing Valentines Personalized singing Valentine delivered by a barbershop quartet in the greater Denver metro area, including two love songs, fine chocolate treats, an everlasting rose, and a Valentine card.
• Concert Performances Recurring ticketed concert productions such as American Poets in Harmony and Go For The Gold, held at Denver-area venues including the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, Mapleton Arts Center, and Bethany Lutheran Church.
• A Barbershop Christmas Carol Annual holiday-season musical production adapting Charles Dickens's 'A Christmas Carol' with close a cappella harmony, performed at Denver-area venues such as the Newman Center for the Performing Arts.
• Acapellooza Competition Annual competition for Denver's a cappella groups featuring judging, audience voting, and prize money, co-produced with the Timberliners chorus.
• Denver Harmony Explosion Youth Camp One-day immersion into barbershop harmony for middle and high school singers and their Music Educators, taught by clinicians and quartets to develop ear-training, part independence, and a cappella singing skills.
• Youth Harmony Programming Community outreach and educational programming for young singers, including the Ready? Set, Sing! community voice lessons, Summer Harmony Camp at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO, and sponsorship of the Denver Area High School Quartet Contest since 1999.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 straight Rocky Mountain District chorus championships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colorado Creative IndustriescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerColorado Creative Industries is a sponsor of Sound of the Rockies, supporting the nonprofit's mission to enrich and inspire communities through barbershop harmony.
• SCFD (Scientific and Cultural Facilities District)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSCFD is a major sponsor supporting Sound of the Rockies' performances and community outreach programs.
• Adobe ExpressminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdobe Express provides creative tools used by Sound of the Rockies for marketing materials and event promotion.
• Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSound of the Rockies is a registered nonprofit and member of the Denver Mile High Chapter of BHS, an organization of more than 23,000 people who love to sing a cappella harmony in the barbershop style. Participates in BHS International Convention competitions.
• Timberliners ChoruscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe adult mixed Timberliners Chorus frequently co-performs with Sound of the Rockies at major concerts and events. Both choruses collaborate on productions like Carols Around The World, No Business Like Show Business, and Acappellooza competitions.
• Sunday Night SocialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurrent International Mixed Barbershop Champion Quartet, Sunday Night Social, featured as special guest at American Poets in Harmony concert.
• Clever GirlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSweet Adeline International finalists Clever Girl featured as special guest performers at Go For The Gold 2024 concert.
• QuorumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuorum featured as special guests at Go for the Gold 2025 concert as Sound of the Rockies prepares for BHS International competition.
• Denver MountainAires ChorusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSound of the Rockies and Denver MountainAires chorus co-sponsor the Denver Area High School Quartet Contest since 1999.
• Summer Harmony CampcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-day intensive training camp for young men and women interested in a cappella singing, held at YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO. Contact Dr. Tony Pranaitis. First-place winners of Denver Area High School Quartet Contest receive full scholarships.
• Bethany Lutheran ChurchminorOthersRehearsal venue for Sound of the Rockies weekly Thursday evening rehearsals 7pm-10pm at 4500 E Hampden Ave, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Central Standard Chorus: Kansas City men's barbershop chorus that competes in BHS events including the same International Convention field where Sound of the Rockies has placed in the top 10 for 16 consecutive years.
• Boston Common: Boston-based men's barbershop chorus and international competitor; comparable nonprofit member chorus of similar scale performing four-part a cappella harmony and competing in the same BHS International field.
• The Vocal Majority: Dallas-based men's barbershop chorus and perennial BHS International champion; the most directly comparable large men's a cappella ensemble competing at the same elite level as Sound of the Rockies.
• New Tradition Chorus: Chicago-area men's barbershop chorus and consistent international medalist; peers with Sound of the Rockies in BHS International competition and shares the large chorus, four-part harmony format.
• Masters of Harmony: Southern California men's barbershop chorus and frequent international top finisher; structurally and competitively analogous to Sound of the Rockies as a large, competition-grade men's a cappella chorus.
• Timberliners Chorus: Denver-based adult mixed-gender a cappella chorus and direct partner of Sound of the Rockies, co-producing concerts like Acappellooza; operates the same Denver community model with a comparable membership footprint.
• Ambassadors of Harmony: St. Louis-area men's barbershop chorus with multiple BHS International championships; competes head-to-head with Sound of the Rockies at the international level on similar four-part a cappella repertoire.

Regional players

• Denver MountainAires Chorus: Denver-area women's barbershop chorus (Sweet Adelines affiliate) and co-sponsor of the Denver Area High School Quartet Contest; same geography as Sound of the Rockies but a different (women's) barbershop segment.

Others

• Vocal Spectrum: BHS International Champion quartet; participates in the same BHS competition circuit and joint showcase events (e.g., Go For The Gold) where Sound of the Rockies appears as a top-10 chorus.
• Chordiac Arrest: Prominent barbershop quartet; operates in the same BHS ecosystem and shares the Denver-area amateur barbershop community that feeds Sound of the Rockies' quartets and choruses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/soundotrockies
• Facebookfacebook.com/SoundOTRockies
• Instagraminstagram.com/sorchorus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sound-of-the-rockies

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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