The Vagrants

Hailing from Southern California, The Vagrants collegiate quartet comprised of four hip young men, charmed the judges and an enthusiastic audience to win the 2009 Bank of America Collegiate Quartet Contest.

The quartet, whose members include Colin Plain (baritone), Joey Buss (tenor), David Meye (bass), Jonny Tillery (lead), wowed the appreciative audience with their inspired renditions of Carolina Mammy and You’re The Girl I Love.
 Although new to the Collegiate Quartet Competition, all four are seasoned competitors having won gold medals with both the Masters of Harmony chorus and the Westminster Chorus. Known for their chord crushing enthusiasm, which excites judges and audiences alike, this quartet is very excited about the path they have ahead of them.
Collegiate Quartet Contest

Check out the new look and sound of Barbershop Harmony!

Come join the excitement, hear the roar of applause, feel the thrill of competition! If you like singing in close a cappella harmony, you're going to love this exciting event presented by the Barbershop Harmony Society. And if you need help getting started, contact the Society and let us help you out.

Check out our past champs!

  • Ringmasters, 2008 CBQC Champion
  • Road Trip, 2007 CBQC Champion
  • Musical Island Boys, 2006 CBQC Champion
  • Men In Black, 2005 CBQC Champion
  • Vocal Spectrum, 2004 CBQC Champion and 2006 International Quartet Champion.
  • Heat, 2003 CBQC Champion.
  • Catfish Bend, 2002 CBQC Champion.
  • Reprise, 2001 CBQC Champion.
  • Millennium, 2000 CBQC Champion.
  • Station 59, 1999 CBQC Champion.
  • Prime Cut, 1998 CBQC Champion.
  • Freefall, 1997 CBQC Champion.
  • Four Voices, 1996 CBQC Champion.
  • Stop the Presses, 1995 CBQC Champion.
  • The Real Deal, 1994 CBQC Champion.
  • Heritage Station, 1993 CBQC Champion.
  • Water Street Junction, 1992 CBQC Champion.

Ready to put your quartet to the test? Click here to learn about the rules. Any inquiries about the barbershop style of music, our judging program, or contest registration should be directed to James Estes at the Barbershop Harmony Society headquarters by calling 800-876-7464 Ext. 4124 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .