Banks of the Wabash
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Based in Terre Haute, Indiana, the Banks of the Wabash are a men's barbershop chorus that actually predate the Barbershop Harmony Society itself.
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History
The chorus first organized in 1922 under the sponsorship of the Terre Haute Elks Club, as "The Elks Chanters". In 1965, they re-chartered as "The Highlanders". They have been using the name "Banks of the Wabash" since 1980.
Contest Placement
International
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 15th | 17th | 26th |
District (CAR)
- District Champions: 1948, 1950, 1951, 1985, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002
- Plateau AAAA Champions: 1992
- Most Improved: 1999
Other
- 1941: National Elks Champions
- 1948: 2nd place, National Elks Contest
Recordings
- Song of the Elks (1941)
See Also
- Sweet Harmony - Sweet Adelines
External Links
- Official website
- Barbershop Music Database - contest score history
