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Gainesville, FL – March 28, 2025 
The Barbergators Chorus is thrilled to announce Songfest 2025, a free concert and festival celebrating the vibrant a cappella and choral music scene in Gainesville. This event will take place on Tuesday, April 10th, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church, located at 419 NE 1st St, Gainesville, FL 32601.

Songfest 2025 promises an evening of exceptional vocal performances, showcasing the talent and diversity of local ensembles. Each group, including the host Barbergators Chorus, will present a two-song set, offering a dynamic and engaging musical experience for all attendees. The performance order will be randomly selected on stage, adding an exciting element of spontaneity to the event.

The Barbergators Chorus and Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus are proud to announce that Stop Children's Cancer will be our charity partner for Holiday Harmonies XI.

The Barbergators were proud to participate in our very first Gainesville Pride Festival on Saturday, September 28th!
Pride Festival was held in Downtown Gainesville in and around Bo Diddley Plaza.  

We tabled at the event, handed out flyers, sang, and even taught tags to willing passers-by.  AND, we performed a 20 minute set on the main festival stage!
It was great to meet a variety of people who we may never have met anywhere else!  And to spread barbershop harmony to a new audience.

We are proud to announce that, in response to a request by Dave Jacobs, chapter president, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward Jr. issued a proclamation in observance of the Barbergators' 50th Anniversary show. The proclamation designated April 26, 2024 as "Barbergators Chorus Day" in the City of Gainesville!

The proclamation reads:
WHEREAS, the Barbershop Harmony Society was founded on April 11, 1938 for the purpose of preserving and encouraging barbershop quartets to sing [sic] in America. The Barbergators Chorus was chartered in 1973 as the Gainesville Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and has been a part of the Gainesville Community for over 50 years; and

Singing Valentines Return to the Gainesville Area

The popular singing valentines barbershop quartets are back for Valentine’s Day to surprise and serenade sweethearts and loved ones on February 14th.

For over 15 years, foursomes of experienced barbershop singers from the Barbergators Chorus have been delighting valentines throughout the greater Gainesville area with their personality and unique vocal styles.