Barbershop Harmony Australia
Barbershop Harmony Australia (BHA) is a community of male and female singers from all over Australia who gather together to sing four-part harmonies in quartets and in choruses. There are groups in every major city across Australia.
History
The association was started in 1985 in Perth and was originally known as the Australian Association of Men Barbershop Singers (AAMBS). The change of identity to Barbershop Harmony Australia was made in 2012.
It was since 2012 with the name change that BHA made motions in order to remain relevant to a new generation of singers. BHA strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation. Since 2015 they have included a mixed chorus and mixed quartet competition which rivals the men's division in scope and quality. This has particularly been championed by the Baden Street Singers in Perth, WA who in 2019 were the highest-scoring Australian Chorus regardless of category.
Governance
| President | Secretary | Treasurer | VP Marketing & Development | VP Music | VP Events | VP Membership | VP Youth | VP Contest & Judging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Millgate | Trevor Rootes | Trevor Bruger | Daniel Beckitt | Andrew Howson | Richard Wadick | Paul Adams | Kieran O'Dea | Alex Morris |
Conventions
BHA organises a national convention and contest every two years to find the best choruses and quartets in the nation.
National Champions
Quartet
- Current (2019) - The Collective
- Full List - Barbershop Harmony Australia Quartet Champions
Seniors Quartet
- Current (2019) - Escapade
- Full List - AAMBS Seniors Champions
Youth Quartet
- Current (2019) - Nick Nack Paddy Catt
- Full list - AAMBS Youth Champions
Chorus
- Current (2019) - Sound Connection - Gold Coast, QLD
- Full List - Barbershop Harmony Australia Chorus Champions
Youth Chorus
- Current (N/A) - 'None
- Full List - AAMBS Youth Chorus Champions
See Also
- Sweet Adelines International - Region 34
External Links
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