About Us

Founded in 1993, the North Carolina Harmony Brigade (NCHB) operates under the charter of the Society for Preservation & Encrgmnt of Barbershop Quartet Singing America

Our Mission & Purpose

Our purpose is to preserve and perpetuate the uniquely American musical art form of the barbershop quartet. We are dedicated to:

• Advancing Musical Education: Promoting vocal harmony education and music appreciation for our members and the broader public.

• Cultivating Community & Fellowship: Encouraging good fellowship, artistic excellence, and active collaboration among a cappella singers across North Carolina and beyond.

• Public Enrichment & Charitable Outreach: Fostering community appreciation for four-part barbershop harmony through public performances, youth music support, and charitable initiatives.

As a non-profit volunteer organization, all activities are conducted without individual personal gain, with all resources directed solely toward our educational and musical outreach missions.

Programs & Community Impact​

• Community & Educational Outreach: During our annual rally weekend, quartets fan out into the surrounding community to deliver live, educational, and service performances across local public schools, senior living and retirement facilities, and community businesses—bringing the joy of acoustic vocal harmony directly to students, seniors, and local patrons.

• Chuck Greene Youth Scholarship Program: Funding full and partial scholarships for vocalists under age 28. This program covers sheet music, specialized learning media, event lodging, and coaching, removing financial barriers to foster musical development and leadership among youth singers.

• Annual Performance Rally: An intensive musical immersion uniting dedicated vocalists to master an extensive, champion-level repertoire, advancing member vocal technique, music theory, and a cappella quartet craftsmanship.

• Public Showcase & Concerts: Producing public concerts—including our featured annual community show at Sandhills Community College—to preserve and celebrate the historic American art form of barbershop harmony for public audiences.

The 33rd North Carolina Harmony Brigade Rally will take place the weekend of Jan 15-17, 2027, at the same venue: Hampton Inn and Suites in Aberdeen, NC.

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