Why a Barbershop Quartet Is the Ultimate Secret to an Unforgettable Christmas Party

Planning holiday entertainment can quickly become a stressful balancing act. Event hosts often juggle bulky sound equipment, complex staging requirements, loud bands that overpower dinner conversation, or background playlists that everyone simply ignores. If you want entertainment that engages your guests, creates authentic holiday warmth, and adapts seamlessly to your venue, a barbershop quartet is one of the most effective choices you can make.

Down The Rabbit Hole: The Barbershop Domino Effect

Written by 2025 AVP Barbershopper of the Year, Jose Salgado Torres

My name is Ethan Van Steenburgh. I joined Atlanta Vocal Project back in March of 2025, after a cross-country move. I am so glad I found AVP. Not only is the musicianship top notch, but I can earnestly say that it helped me establish a new network of friends after my move. The group meets on Thursday evenings which fits my schedule well, as my work from home day is Friday. The rehearsals are a great mixture of fun and focus. AVP rehearsal is often the highlight of my week, and I am always looking forward to our next practice. I would recommend AVP to anyone who grew up going to choir or loved to sing.

What is the typical age range for a men’s chorus? If you ask the average person on the street, they might picture a room full of retirees singing traditional tunes. But if you walk into a modern, thriving chorus rehearsal today, you are just as likely to see a 21-year-old college student standing on the risers next to a seasoned veteran.

The Surprising Mental, Physical, and Social Benefits of Joining a Vocal Group

Article by Rufus Massey, AVP Past President.

Some men spend their free time on golf courses, tennis courts, hiking trails, or in workshops and garages. Those are all great pursuits. But many men are missing something they didn’t even know they needed: a place to raise their voice and sing with others.

For many of us, singing slowly disappeared somewhere along the way. We sang in church, school, or maybe in the car with the radio turned up. Then life got busy. Careers happened. Families happened. Years passed.

What many people don’t realize is that singing is much more than entertainment.