Mission Statement
The mission of the Northeastern District (NED) of the Barbershop Harmony Society is to passionately assists in the promotion and encouragement of Barbershop Harmony through singing, education, and community.
The Purposes of the Barbershop Harmony Society
The purposes are as follows:
To perpetuate the old American institution: the barbershop quartet and barbershop harmony;
To promote appreciation of barbershop harmony;
To initiate and maintain a broad program of musical education, contests, and appreciation in support of barbershop harmony and the allied arts;
To establish and maintain foundations that support our vision; and
To initiate, promote, and participate in charitable projects that support our vision
Barbershop Harmony Society • Code of Ethics
The Society aspires to preserve for its members and for all future generations of prospective members, the sacred right of all people to seek haven from the burden of their daily cares through indulgence in old-fashioned vocal quartet harmony, and to that end we do hereby solemnly pledge ourselves to abide by the precepts of the Code of Ethics. (rev. 1/1/2020)
We shall endeavor to perpetuate the Barbershop Harmony Society and the barbershop style of singing.
We shall deport ourselves and conduct the Barbershop Harmony Society’s functions in such manner as to reflect credit upon the Barbershop Harmony Society and its membership.
We shall conform to the bylaws of the Barbershop Harmony Society and any other rules set forth by its Board of Directors.
We shall accept for membership only congenial persons of good character who love barbershop harmony or have a desire to harmonize.
We shall exhibit a spirit of good fellowship toward all members and strive to resolve any conflicts with civility and respect.
We shall refrain from forcing our songs upon unsympathetic ears.
We shall refrain from taking improper advantage of our membership and BHS fellowship for personal gain.
We shall not permit political, religious, or other controversial issues to hinder or inhibit the enjoyment of barbershop harmony.
We shall, through our service to the Barbershop Harmony Society, endeavor to spread the spirit of barbershop harmony throughout the world.