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GQ - First All Female champion of the Barbershop Harmony Society

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GQ Makes Barbershop History at the 2026 International Convention

A milestone moment for the Barbershop Harmony Society — and an inspiration for singers everywhere.

The 2026 Barbershop Harmony Society International Convention delivered one of the most historic results our hobby has ever seen. For the first time in the Society’s 88‑year history, an all‑female quartet captured the International Quartet Championship. The newly crowned champions, GQ, earned their gold medals with a stunning performance set that electrified the St. Louis audience and resonated across the global barbershop community.

In the Community: Singing Valentines

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Valentine's Day has come and gone. On a day when love was in the air, the Barbergators Chorus spent the day filling the air with the harmonious sounds of barbershop chords.

The chorus spent Friday, Feb 13th and Saturday, Feb 14th delivering messages of love.  Quartets and larger ensembles traveled around Gainesville singing songs like "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and 'I Love You Truly" to unsuspecting loved ones all around town.

One of the most special deliveries included a Singing Valentine to a young lady whose boyfriend is stationed overseas.  "He's deployed [overseas]. I thought we weren't going to be able to do anything for Valentine's!", she told the quartet.  She posted this video on TikTok.

David Nations - Barbergator of the Year - 2025

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Congratulations to David Nations, our 2025 Barbergator of the Year! 
The award was announced Wednesday night at this year's Installation Ceremony and Dinner at Cypress and Grove Brewing.

David earned this award "in recognition of outstanding dedication, exemplary service, and significant contributions to the Barbergators Chorus" as voted on by the membership.

David joined the Barbergators Chorus in 2021 and has been a go-to guy ever since. He is a member of our baritone section. Sings both baritone and bass in quartets.
He has served on the chapter board as Secretary (2024-2024) and VP Music and Performance (2025). He also serves as our chapter librarian. (He saw the need and took over.)

Songfest 2025: A Free Celebration of A Cappella and Choral Music in Gainesville

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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.

Singing Valentines!

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Singing Valentines Return to the Gainesville Area

Why give your sweetheart candy and a card when you can give them a Valentine’s experience they’ll remember for a lifetime?  The Barbergators Chorus’s popular Singing Valentines barbershop quartets are back in 2026 for Valentine’s Day to surprise and serenade sweethearts and loved ones on February 13th and 14th.

For over 16 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.

Barbergators at Pride Festival

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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.

Mayor Proclaims "Barbergators Chorus Day"

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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

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