Martin Ketteringham - Director, Tidesmen Chorus
Martin grew up with music, starting to play his first instrument when he was 3 years old in The Salvation Army. He was first introduced to Barbershop while attending a youth convention which was being held at the same time and place as a barbershop convention, listening to quartets sing in lineup for lunch.
Martin joined the Tidesmen in 1996 after being invited by a member and fell in love with the harmonies and the fun. He moved back to Nanaimo in retirement in 2019 and once again became a member, singer and section lead. Having taught choirs and other barbershop choruses in other places, Martin relishes the opportunity to serve as Director of the Tidesmen.
Martin joined the Tidesmen in 1996 after being invited by a member and fell in love with the harmonies and the fun. He moved back to Nanaimo in retirement in 2019 and once again became a member, singer and section lead. Having taught choirs and other barbershop choruses in other places, Martin relishes the opportunity to serve as Director of the Tidesmen.
Don Dickson - Assistant Director, Tidesmen Chorus
Don Dickson is Vice President of Music for the Nanaimo Barbershop Harmony Society and Baritone Section Lead for the Tidesmen A Capella Chorus.
Former Tidesmen Directors
Mike Gibbs 1993-2014
Alex McDonald 2015-2021
Mike Gibbs 1993-2014
Alex McDonald 2015-2021
