Look, we get it. It's a pretty bold claim, but here are 5 reasons why we think Atlanta Vocal Project can be considered the best chorus in Atlanta for men who love to sing.
One of the unique things about the Barbershop Harmony Society, the non-profit arts organization of which we are a chapter, is its membership Code of Ethics. These nine statements are printed on the back of each one of our singers' official membership cards when they join. They help to guide our behavior and decisions to ensure we are maintaining a harmonius environment internally while making a positive influence externally. Below is the full text of that Code of Ethics.
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"If you're too busy to sing, you're too busy."
In 1983, my father, Joe Romanelli, brought an unusual gift home with him: a barbershop quartet. Once a week, the men would show up in our living room and fill it with four-part harmony. I was a kid. I assumed this was how everyone's house worked.
It took me years to understand that it wasn't. And it took me even longer to understand what my father had actually given me.
You’ve joined the Barbershop Harmony Society. You might have instead joined a church choir, a symphonic chorus, or musical theater group… but here you are in a barbershop group! What have you gotten yourself into? What kind of music will you experience, how do you distinguish it from other vocal music, and where did it come from? And why does it matter?
Barbershop harmony is generally considered to be one of the few uniquely American-born musical styles, alongside jazz, with which it shares origins. The simplest definition of barbershop centers around:
Scientists say singing boosts the immune system.
Admit it: the go-to image in your mind of barbershop music is four guys in striped vests and boater hats. From the Dapper Dans serenading Disney World park attendees to Jimmy Fallon’s Ragtime Gals juxtaposing off-color pop songs with the squeaky-clean image of the barbershop quartet, the notion of the barbershop singers certainly is iconic. But barbershop is so much more than that!
African American Roots, Jazz Flavorings
It's been an incredible few months (and incredibly busy) for our chorus. Read on to learn more about love songs, awards, championships, and special guests!
VP of Marketing
Zack Dunda
A little over a week ago in Knoxville, TN, we competed in the Southeastern Harmony District annual chorus championship. We are proud to say that with our highest district contest score ever, AVP won the contest to be named 2026 district champions. Our 86.8% was also our highest official score in any contest since International 2009.
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Many people grew up believing that singing is a binary trait: you are either born with a voice, or you aren’t. This myth is reinforced by televised singing competitions that focus on raw, unpolished discovery stories. However, if you look at the reality of high-level choral and solo performance, you will find a different story. Singing is an athletic and cognitive skill, and like any other discipline, it is accessible to anyone willing to follow a structured process.
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If you've been in chorus leadership for very long, you know the age old question we all keep coming back to. How do I get more members to join our chorus? How can I let people know we even exist, and once they do know, how do we convince them to visit?
When you think of wedding music, your mind probably goes to one of three places: a traditional organ, a string quartet, or a DJ with a MacBook. But there is a hidden gem in the wedding world that offers more flexibility, emotion, and pure entertainment than all of those combined: THE BARBERSHOP QUARTET.
Forget the old-school songs of the 1920s. Modern quartets are vocal powerhouses that can transform a ceremony from standard to unforgettable. Here is how to perfectly weave four-part harmony into your big day.
