Welcome to the Algona Cornbelt Chorus website. The chorus is a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society, formerly known as the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA). Located in the Central States District, the chorus has been small chorus champions for 8 years before moving from A division to AA division. The chorus took eighth place in 2003 competing against AA and AAA choruses. Winners of second place at the Buckeye invitational in 2002 and a third place finish at the Buckeye invitational in 2000, missing the gold by a mere 8 points. The chorus was also the opening act for the legendary Temptations at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA a few years ago.

The chorus is made up of 38 members within a 40 mile radius of Algona. Kent Madison directs the chorus.  Practice is held every Wednesday evening, 7:30-9:30 at the Methodist Church, 201 E Nebraska, in Algona, IA in the Wesley room. Any gentleman with the talent and desire to sing harmony is invited to practice.

The Cornbelt Chorus presents a spring show each year and participates in fall district contest. The chorus also has a Valentines Day fundraiser. A quartet dressed in tuxedos will sing a song or two for the sender’s sweetheart, present them with a rose and a Valentines Day card from the sender. The chorus is available to perform at shows, events and special meetings in Algona and the surrounding communities.

To book a performance, please contact
Mike Scott - Phone: (712) 852-3827
or
Jerry Brown - Phone: (515) 295-9359