An A Cappella Mens Singing Chorus with four-part close harmony singing in the Barbershop style. We are the chorus of the Gainesville, FL Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (barbershop.org). We pride ourselves in quality singing and performing throughout the Gainesville community.
The Barbergators Chorus was founded by Jim Northrup, Dave Kolonia, Stan Harris, and Bill Billings. The first meeting was held at PK Yonge School on April 12, 1972. We were licensed as a chapter of SPEBSQSA in December 1972, and received our charter as the Gainesville, FL Chapter on March 31, 1973. Over the years, the chorus has been directed by Stan Harris, Jim Northrup, Bill Billings, Mike Lotzkar, Rob Lotzkar, Mark Hildebrand, Dave Jacobs, Richard Rowland, and Dick Moss.
Hi, I just moved to Florida from Dubai - UAE (United Arab Emirates) where I sing with Sama Quartet. I am currently staying in Ocala. Does anyone know a group close by that maybe I can meet and share some music with? thanks.
Dave J. replied:
Mohammed, message me. I'm direct the https://www.facebook.com/218057761555707 Barbergators Chorus in Gainesville, about 40 minutes north of Oc https://www.facebook.com/118933884827487 ala. I also sing occasionally with the Heralds of Harmony in Tampa. We could arrange a carpool down there, if you'd like.