Music Educator Resources

• Assists music educators in developing, primarily within young men, a sense of singing as a life-long activity
• Provide free music, music educator kits, including CD’s and learning tracks, video tapes, manuals and songbooks
• Help Educators to learn about the barbershop style and how it can be used successfully in their music programs

Frequently Asked Questions

What resources are available to a Music Educator?

The Barbershop Harmony Society website has an entire section of resources for music educators.

Do your programs apply to very young students, such as grammar school?

Yes. While most of our programs apply to high school and college programs, there are some (depending on local chapter involvement) that apply to the very young. The Barbershop Harmony Society website has several resources for younger voices. In addition, several songbooks featuring easy to sing songs and three part harmony are available from The Harmony Marketplace.

What are the Benefits of Barbershop in the Music Classroom?

Ear-training, Sight reading, Part independence, Thematic uses, Visual Involvement, and Fund-raising. Read an article by Barbershop Harmony Society Music Specialist, Rick Spencer .

How can a teacher learn about the barbershop style of singing?

Order the free Music Educator's Guide to Barbershop Harmony, available from the Barbershop Harmony Society.