Find out what attracts nearly 30,000 men, WORLD WIDE, to pursue their love of barbershop harmony.
 

 

The Durango chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is an ever-growing, singing fraternity of men drawn together by their love of the kind of a capella, four-part harmony known as “Barbershop”. We perpetuate that style by rehearsing barbershop music and sharing our love for it through performances for people of all ages and walks of life in our community. We also strive to encourage vocal music education in area schools, or, as we put it, to “teach the children to sing,” in order that future generations can experience the same pleasure and satisfaction that we feel from singing. 

 

We are one of over 800 chapters in North America of the Barbershop Harmony Society.   We have affiliated barbershop organizations in Finland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Ireland, South Africa, Sweden, The Netherlands, and Great Britain. There are also barbershop singers in Denmark, Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and parts of the former Soviet Union. 

 

The official title of our chorus is "The Narrowgaugers," named after the popular narrow-gauge steam train that carries tourists between Durango and Silverton, Colorado. The Durango chapter currently has 20 active members.  Amy Barrett, our music director, is a professional musician and music teacher.  With energy, patience, persistence and grace, she enables and encourages us to improve our singing.

 

Men, come sing with us, we have created an atmosphere where newcomers feel welcome and comfortable regardless of singing ability.  We sing every Tuesday night from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Christ the King Lutheran Church.  If you would like to talk to one of our members, go to the "contact us" link above and give one of us a call!  This is a great opportunity to start a new hobby, have fun and meet new people.