Who We Are

Who We Are

The Culpeper Minutemen Chorus is the performing chorus of the

Culpeper, Virginia Chapter of SPEBSQSA (Society for the Preservation and

Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America) also known as the

Barbershop Harmony Society. SPEBSQSA (Barbershop Harmony Society) was

founded in 1938 with the express purpose of preserving a traditional form of

uniquely American a capella vocal music, the Barbershop Quartet, and spreading

the appreciation of this form of music and music in general to a wide public

audience. The Barbershop Harmony Society is the largest male vocal society in

the world with over 750 chapters worldwide and over 35,000 active members. The

Society’s goal and mission is to “Keep America Singing” by encouraging

participatory vocal music in our communities and local schools. It is a 501 (c) 3

not-for-profit musical service organization with outreach performances to

veterans, the elderly, the infirm, and anyone in need of a little music to lift their

spirits with its wholesome positive and often patriotic themes. Our repertoire

includes inspirational and patriotic music, songs from the theatre and cinema, as

well as all time favorites from the past and present. The Culpeper Barbershop

Harmony Chorus, founded in 2008, is already becoming an integral part of the

Culpeper community. The Culpeper Chapter follows the Barbershop Harmony

Society’s vision and goals while receiving organizational, educational, and

promotional guidance from our parent organization. Our Chapter’s vision is as

“A fellowship of men devoted to the art of a cappella barbershop singing,

committed to excellence in musical performance and good will in the

community”. Our Chapter specific mission includes 1) To create a rewarding

experience for our members and audience 2) To attract new members to improve

the vitality and quality of performance 3) To master the art form 4) To serve the

community 5) To preserve the four-part barbershop harmony art form.

"Seek, develop, use and enhance the skills and talents of each member to such an extent that progress seems limitless"

A Brief History of Barbershop

(multimedia presentation)

barbershop.org/about/history.html

“Singing Is Life” Part 1 video link (What is Barbershop ?)

“Singing Is Life” Part 2 video link (What is Barbershop ?)