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Men's Barbershop Chorus
The Wichita Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society was formed in 1939, about a year after the founding of the Society. We are reportedly one of the first half-dozen or so chapters chartered. Members of the performing unit, The Air Capital Chorus, have varying degrees of musical academic training, but all come together to provide an extraordinary vocal blend. Our Chorus has won many Division Championships and is currently the top-ranked Chorus in Kansas and the 2nd Place Small Chorus within our 5-state district. Quartets will often develop from the Chorus. The Wichita Chapter currently has a number of performing quartets and has produced several Division Championship quartets as well.
With more than 30,000 members in 800 chapters in the U.S. and Canada, the Barbershop Harmony Society is the world's largest all-male singing organization. Through education services, music publishing, public performance and competition, the Society preserves a rich heritage of uniquely American music for future generations. For a short history of Barbershop Harmony CLICK HERE
VISION & MISSION
VISION: To be an ever-growing singing organization known for our standard of excellence in male barbershop singing, as well as for our standard of excellence in all our other efforts, in an environment where each member strives to be an active contributor in achieving this excellence.
MISSION:
It is the mission of the Wichita Chapter to provide and to market
quality musical entertainment within and outside the community by assisting
our members in achieving individual musical growth.
PURPOSE
It is the aim of the
Air Capital Chorus to assist whenever possible in the education and encouragement of local singing students (young and old)
and to elevate our members to the peak of each individual's personal vocal ability
- while providing an entertainment experience that everyone can enjoy.
Individual members are encouraged to participate to the fullest extent they can,
but each is free to choose his own comfort level and to grow in his musical expertise.
Membership within the chorus is open to all males, 18 years of age, and who complete a basic required audition. We also accept minors who have parental sponsorship. Our Chorus and Quartets are very active within Wichita and the surrounding communities. Performing for a variety of public and private events, highlights of our performance year include delivering Singing Valentines and our annual Spring Production. Our musical selections cover a variety of musical tastes – from the typical barbershop ballad, to the contemporary - Dixie to patriotic – gospel to jazz – tear-jerkers to toe-tappers.
We are available to contract for public or private functions, and are always of the lookout for new talent. In either case, we hope to be a part of your life in the near future. Visit our CONTACT page for more information. Information about our Chapter Quartets is located on our QUARTET page.
