You're invited to sing!
Society membership is open to everyone.
Choose the option that works best for you!
Annual membership + sing with a chorus or quartet*
Make a one-time payment + be a part of the Society for life
*Ensembles in your area may have varying requirements to join. Please check with your local chapter to understand the membership options available for that group.
Other ways to get started
You might consider becoming a Member if…
- You want to connect and sing with a like-minded community of artists - there are over 650 chapters in North America!
- You want to join a chorus, Brigade, or form a registered quartet
- You want to receive discounted pricing on barbershop merchandise, music and events, including early access and discounts at our annual conventions
- You want to receive the latest news and trends in the world of barbershop harmony through our Harmonizer magazine (6 issues per year), weekly newsletters, and a monthly members-only orientation program on what it means to be a barbershopper
- Pay your dues annually OR monthly! Your choice!
| Member Classification and Description | Annual Rate | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Regular (Age 26-74) | $180 | $20 |
| Youth (Age 25 and under) | $90 (50% discount) | $10 |
| Senior (Age 75+) | $135 (25% discount) | $15 |
| Harmony Fellows (50+ years of service) | FREE | FREE |
Lifetime Member
Hot Shots all joined as Lifetime Members as a way of remembering achievements for the rest of our barbershop lives.
You might consider Lifetime Membership if…
- You want access to all the benefits that come with Member status, and
- You expect to be a long-term Society member
- You want a permanent connection to the Barbershop Harmony Society
- You want to commemorate a special barbershop occasion
Still wondering why you should become a lifetime member? Here are our top 4 reasons:
- Make an easy, one-time payment – and relax. Make a one-time payment of 25 times the current rate, and that’s it: your Society dues are paid forever. If dues rates change through the years, no worries — you’re all paid up.
- Join the ranks of the greats. Lifetime Members of the Barbershop Harmony Society include famous arrangers, quartet champs, directors — and people like OC Times and the HotShots.
- Display your passion and commitment to all your friends and family. When you become a Lifetime member, we’ll send you a one-of-a-kind BHS Lifetime pin and a certificate suitable for framing.
- Save money in the long run. Not only do you avoid rate increases, but if you continue to remain a member for longer than the 25 years, all those years after, membership is essentially free.
Some restrictions apply:
- Applies to BHS dues only – districts and chapters will continue to bill you annually.
- Non-refundable. A single one-time payment is required; not eligible for EZDues payment system.
Interested in Lifetime Membership?
Drop a note to customerservice@barbershop.org