Mission Statement
It is the purpose of the Barbershop Harmony Society to preserve and encourage that four-part, a cappella, close harmony style of music known as Barbershop! To this end, the mission of the Norfolk, Virginia Chapter is to promote public performance of four-part, a cappella, harmony in the American Barbershop style by:
- Strive to serve the musical needs of all current and potential members by providing and actively supporting a wide variety of barbershopping opportunities which may include organized quartetting, pick-up quartetting, chorus singing, and group or “gang” singing;
- Sharing our love of Barbershop Harmony in this community, thereby perpetuating the music for the future;
- Promoting vocal music education and appreciation, most particularly in schools and in our community;
- Striving for excellence in all performances and competitions.
In so doing, we shall conduct ourselves in a spirit of fellowship and harmony, whereby friendship and chapter growth is encouraged.
Chapter Purpose
The purpose of this chapter shall be to perpetuate the old American institution, the Barbershop Quartet, and to promote and encourage vocal harmony and good fellowship among its members; to encourage and promote the education of its members and the public in music appreciation; to initiate, promote and participate in charitable projects; and to promote public appreciation of barbershop harmony.
Our quartets
Elderly Brothers
quartet
Quartet Info
the school board
quartet
The School Board quartet came together in 2012 to answer a request from Tallwood High School’s theater department. The request? They were looking for experienced barbershop singers to portray the argumentative members of the River City school board in their upcoming production of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man”. Ross Wilkins, WD Bankart, Norm Barbee and Ron Soreil answered the call and had an absolute blast performing with the talented cast. We decided to stick together after the production was over and are ready to sing for you!
Happy Together
quartet
Quartet Info