Barbershop Harmony

A truly American art form!

The Barbershop Harmony Society preserves and promotes the close vocal harmony art form, whose roots lie in African-American improvisation and European harmony traditions.  Representing hundreds of quartets and choruses, and 20,000 members around the world, the BHS provides programming and resources for music education, publishing, performance, and community outreach.

Resources for your Classroom

Explore all our music educator resources including free sheet music, learning tracks, vocal warm-up videos, performance opportunities, student clubs, and more.  And sign up to receive our free Educator’s Guide, which includes a brief overview, songbook, and CD learning tracks.

On the Web

Visit our active social channels on YouTube and Facebook

Seeking CEUs or Grad Credits?

The BHS provides music educators with affordable online courses to complete continuing education units (CEUs) and graduate-level credits from an accredited university.  Earn 1 credit hour for $305. Certificates provided. Check out our course options here.

Our 2020 Next Generation Junior Quartet Champions: Singing Double

Our annual Next Generation Barbershop contest celebrates youth quartet performances (18 years and under).  Click here for more information.