A Cappella Galore
http://www.barbershop.org/
The Barbershop Harmony Society is one of the organizations that celebrates barbershop music, an a cappella musical form from the 19th century. Barbershop singing reached a commercial apex in the early 20th century through huge-selling artists such as The Haydn Quartet, and The American Quartet, and in the 1940s, a revival occurred with organizations such as The Barbershop Harmony Quartet created to celebrate the music. Background history of the organization, a list of its affiliates, educational information, and singing tools and concerts will enrich visitors with knowledge of this music that served as a precursor to doo-wop music. A grand achievement is the Old Songs Library of 750,000 sheet music pieces, which remains one of the largest musical collections in the world.
by Jeff Boyce
The Barbershop Harmony Society is one of the organizations that celebrates barbershop music, an a cappella musical form from the 19th century. Barbershop singing reached a commercial apex in the early 20th century through huge-selling artists such as The Haydn Quartet, and The American Quartet, and in the 1940s, a revival occurred with organizations such as The Barbershop Harmony Quartet created to celebrate the music. Background history of the organization, a list of its affiliates, educational information, and singing tools and concerts will enrich visitors with knowledge of this music that served as a precursor to doo-wop music. A grand achievement is the Old Songs Library of 750,000 sheet music pieces, which remains one of the largest musical collections in the world.
by Jeff Boyce
