Illinois District of the Barbershop Harmony Society

06/17/2026

The annual Brat Fest last night was a well-attended gathering, filled with singing, laughter, frivolity & fun! See you at next year's fest!

06/15/2026

You don't want to miss the Brat Bash, so get to Lockport next Tuesday! There'll be great food, lots of tag singing, performances by area choruses, and a pickup quartet contest that's always entertaining. It's barbershop harmony fun at its best!

06/13/2026

We love these guys!

06/10/2026

Free & fun training this Thursday, Friday & Sunday, thanks to our friends in the Northeastern District!

You are receiving this message because you are a member of the Northeastern District of BHS. Please see the invitation below from the NED VP of the Music and Performance, Dianne Brooks. Please share this with your fellow singers. All are welcome!

06/10/2026

The international convention in St. Louis is totally drivable for midwesterners, but if you can't get there in person, fear not!

06/10/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, KEEPSAKE!!

Get to St. Louis to see Keepsake be inducted into the hall of fame. It's just a hop, skip & a jump from anywhere in our fair state. But if you can't make it, remember you can sign up for the livestream:
https://www.barbershop.org/events/stl/livestream

We're proud of our IL contestants: district champion quartets Onset, Triple Threat, and Linc 182, PLUS chorus representative Sound of Illinois!

AND in addition, you can catch the AIC show, which will feature 9 international champion quartets via a separate broadcast & purchase (totally worth it!).

There are two ways to see the AIC show: Live stream on Friday July 3rd 7:30 Central, or by delayed viewing for two weeks after the show. Tickets, Live Stream Access, or VOD all available at AICGOLD.COM

06/10/2026

Barbershop on Broadway – One Night Only!
June 13 | 4 PM | EIU Doudna Fine Arts Center
1860 7th St, Charleston, IL

Experience the power of live barbershop harmony as the Coles County Chorus brings Broadway’s biggest hits to life—featuring favorites from Oklahoma, West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Cabaret, and more.

Featuring powerhouse guests:
The Sound of Illinois Chorus (international competitors)
Linc 182 (2023 Illinois Champion Quartet)

Plus: a special performance of the award-winning set heading to the International stage this summer.

Tickets: $25 adults | $5 kids 12 & under

Tickets will be available at the door. Only 135 tickets left!

Get yours now: eiu.edu/doudnatix or call 217-581-3110

06/02/2026

Champs deliver!

06/02/2026

Get your kicks!

05/19/2026

Four part barbershop harmony is awesome & we're in favor of getting more people to participate and SING!

The BHS joins our friends at Sweet Adelines International in celebrating their name change and rebrand to SingUnited International! This new chapter reflects the thoughtful care, vision, and heart that have gone into shaping the next phase of the organization’s evolution; one centered on unity and bringing the joy of barbershop harmony to even more people. We share the belief that every new voice added to four-part harmony strengthens not only our musical community but the world around us.