(The Midday Melody Men perform at Buckley Senior Center during a luncheon.)

Fifteen years ago, four friends with a mutual affinity for singing formed a quartet called The Midday Four. They invited a few friends and became The Midday Four Plus More. Then they invited more friends, becoming Midday Melody Men. The goal in all their iterations was, and still is, to rehearse and perform during the day and build a following within the community with performances in retirement homes, senior centers, and community activities. They sing acapella in the barbershop style.

The members (13 at last count) are retired or close to it, and love to sing. They vary in age from 59 to 93 years old and are always looking for new members “to join the fun,” said Greg Kronlund, who’s in charge of communications for the Evergreen District of the Barbershop Harmony Society (evgdistrict.com).

Midday Melody Men represent Kitsap, King and Pierce counties and sing throughout this region. Rehearsals are on the second, fourth and fifth Wednesdays of the month at Peace Lutheran Church in Puyallup, from 12 to 2 p.m.  Members are not auditioned or required to read music. Men who are interested can call Kronlund at 206-265-9706 for more information.