Barbershop Chorus in Greater Seattle

We are an award-winning a cappella chorus from the greater Seattle area. Our members range in age from 14 to 80-something and have a variety of backgrounds. We share the love of music and dedication to excellence that have come to define AJoy. We work hard, play hard, and live and breathe barbershop music.

Barbershop music is a quintessentially American artform with origins in the African-American community. In barbershop singing, four voice parts -- labeled tenor, lead, baritone, and bass -- combine to create beautiful chords. All the parts in Sweet Adelines music are arranged on the treble clef. 

Inclusive

We welcome new members, regardless of age, race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, or vocal range. If you love to sing and are ready to challenge yourself, check us out some Monday night. We are thrilled to return to in-person rehearsals indoors in Bellevue, Washington. We are following safety protocols for members, guests, and visitors during the pandemic. Click Join Us for more information.

Sweet Adelines

A Cappella Joy, called AJoy (AY-joy) for short, belongs to Sweet Adelines International (SAI), an organization of 30,000+ barbershop singers worldwide. The chorus is based in Kirkland, Washington, and is a chapter in Sweet Adelines North by Northwest SAI Region #13, which includes Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Western Idaho, and Montana. Originally founded as the Lakeside Chorus in 1958, we have a proud tradition of musical excellence, education, and fun.

In 2024 we won the Harmony Classic AA International competition in Kansas City, MO.