It’s time to throw away the striped vests and straw hats! Barbershop isn’t just for old folks anymore!
If you haven’t been actively involved with the barbershop art-form, you might not be aware of the renaissance that has been taking place over the last 10 years. Lately, even the simplest forms of barbershop harmony are being used in classrooms around the world to teach a number of lessons, reaping a number of exciting benefits, including improved ear training, part independence, sight reading, visual awareness, recruitment of male singers, and so much more.
Barbershop harmony in the quartet and choral setting has been blazing a new path in high schools, colleges and universities, concert venues around the world, and has even taken its own place on the internet. Don’t believe me? Take some time to look into some of the hottest barbershop groups around today, including the Vocal Majority, the Westminster Chorus, the Ambassadors of Harmony, OC Times, Vocal Spectrum, and Musical Island Boys, to name just a few.
You’ll probably wonder…“Is this BARBERSHOP?!” Barbershop harmony has been working hard to improve its craft, and today you’ll find some of the very best in ensemble singing, advanced vocal techniques, and locking and ringing of chords with the tightest tuning around.
Above all no matter your age, musical/singing experience, or geographic location, barbershop harmony is the pinnacle of lifelong healthy singing and learning long after the college experience. So, if you haven’t given barbershop a chance recently, there’s a wealth of opportunities just a few clicks away. Check it out at barbershop.org and help to “keep the whole world singing!”
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