Mixed Barbershop Harmony Association

The Mixed Barbershop Harmony Association (MBHA) is a not-for-profit charitable organization serving the needs of mixed barbershop harmony in North America. Established in 2014, its leadership comprises men and women with vast experience and participation in the barbershop style and performing in the mixed barbershop harmony genre. As of January 2016, the MBHA is an affiliate of the Barbershop Harmony Society.



Our vision: To be the official voice of mixed voice Barbershop Harmony in North America.



Our mission: To promote, encourage, and celebrate mixed voice Barbershop Harmony in North America



Through the MBHA, mixed barbershop harmony ensembles will find opportunities for competition and the ability to represent North America on the world stage at the World Mixed Harmony Competition in Germany, hosted by Barbershop in Germany (BinG!).



Be sure to visit our new facebook page!  https://www.facebook.com/MixedBarbershopHarmony/


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:  FAQ SHEET


We’ve put together a list of questions that have come in and are continually updating the information.  To view the list, please click here.  If you have a question about MBHA and don’t see your answer, please feel free to email us at:  info@mixedbarbershop.org
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Feb
2019

GREAT MIXED CONTEST NEWS FROM HARMONY, INC.!

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Harmony, Inc. Welcomes Mixed Quartets   Harmony, Inc., is happy to announce that Areas 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 have opened their arms to include mixed quartets registered with the Mixed Barbershop Harmony Association (MBHA) to participate in this spring’s Area Conventions & Contests.  These Areas invite mixed quartets of any makeup – MWWW, […]
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Jan
2019

IMPORTANT MBHA NEWS RELEASE! PLEASE READ!

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MBHA Statement and FAQs Associated with the Barbershop Harmony Society January 2 Announcement Concerning Mixed Harmony Ensembles January 3, 2019   To: MBHA Members and Prospective Members From: Roxanne Powell, President, and the MBHA Board   Many of you who are members of the Barbershop Harmony Society have received an email dated January 2, 2019, […]
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Dec
2018

GREAT MIXED HARMONY NEWS FROM CAROLINAS DISTRICT!

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The Carolinas District (NSC) of the Barbershop Harmony Society held their Fall Contest and Festival November 9-10, 2018 in Columbia, SC.  This convention included a separate mixed quartet contest with four contestants, and a mixed chorus contest with only one contestant!  Quadrophonic Quartet wowed the crowd with their rendition of American Tune and I Love […]
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Nov
2018

MORE FROM THE STOCKTON PORTSMEN – EVERYONE IN HARMONY!

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Friends, this is a great article that appeared in the Stockton Record recently!  Congratulations to the Stockton Portsmen for their commitment to mixed harmony entertainment and competition!!  (Click here to read the entire article.)  
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Nov
2018

NOVEMBER 7 UPDATE: CAROLINAS DISTRICT CONTEST NOV. 9-10

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MBHA is pleased to report that there are contests this fall that will be open to mixed quartets and choruses!  We encourage all competing mixed quartets to consider joining MBHA (if you haven’t already done so), even if your District doesn’t REQUIRE you to do so! There are many advantages to being a MBHA member! […]
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Oct
2018

A NEW MIXED CHORUS HAS FORMED IN THE BOSTON AREA!

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This just in from Lee Daum — The Boston Tune Party Chorus is the first Mixed Barbershop Chorus in the Boston area! Led by the incomparable combination of Christina Tramack and Jordan Kugler, we worked through The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea, at our last rehearsal. Christina taught us a new learning methodology, and we […]
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Oct
2018

RESULTS FROM ONT, CSD, AND FWD ARE IN, PLUS, UPCOMING CONTESTS!

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After last weekend’s three contests, we are pleased to report on some new champs among us! Ontario District Convention hosted an MBHA Mixed Chorus Contest.  The trophy, sponsored by Nancy and Digger MacDougall, was awarded to Undercover Mix, an MBHA-registered chorus from Woodstock, ON.  Their winning set included, “A Whole New World (Aladdin)” and “Eight Days […]
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Oct
2018

NEW ENGLAND MIXED HARMONY BRIGADE COMING SOON!

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Do you love quartetting in mixed quartets?  Want to have some Mixed Harmony Fun?   Then attend the first: Mixed Harmony Brigade of New England Date:  March 22  ̶  24, 2019 Venue: Courtyard by Marriott     75 Felton St.     Marlborough, Mass 01532 This is the premier North American Mixed Harmony Brigade.  What’s this all about? […]
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Oct
2018

CHECK THIS OUT! ONLINE CLASS AVAILABLE FOR STREAMING 10/15

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Register for this Mixed Quartet Singing Panel, featuring World Mixed Quartet Champs Double Date and 2018 World Mixed Silver Medalists Vintage Mix!  This class is one of the many online education offerings from the Barbershop Harmony Society.  Registration discount available for BHS members. Click here for more information and to register:
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Sep
2018

NEW MIXED QUARTET CHAMP IN SENECA LAND DISTRICT!

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Group Therapy, an MBHA-registered mixed quartet, has won the 2018 Mixed Quartet Championship in Seneca Land District. The District’s Fall Convention was held in Rochester, NY, this weekend, which also included their International Chorus Prelims contest.  Congratulations to all!