The Vancouver Thunderbird Chorus ceased all in-person rehearsals back in March 2020, member Paul Melhus said. "That's good for seeing our fellow members ... [but] it's so not like actually being able to create that group harmony sound that makes us a unique group," Melhus said. Dave Vincent, the Vancouver Thunderbird Chorus director, was instrumental in figuring out the 'carbershop' rehearsals. The Vancouver Thunderbird Chorus, which was founded in 1950, was one of the first barbershop groups in Canada. Melhus says while the Zoom rehearsals were fun, the carbershop rehearsals are a huge step up.

Source: CBC News April 18, 2021 18:56 UTC