September 2002

The High Country Harmonizers barbershop chorus was begun in the fall of 2000 by two long time Barbershoppers.  Today, the group has expanded to more than thirty members and continues to grow.

In 2001, we received our license and charter and are now an official chapter of 
                           
(Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America). 

Member  Dixie District.

The chorus group holds a practice session at 6:30PM on Tuesday evenings at the First United Methodist Church of Union County, Blairsville, Ga.
www.fumcunioncounty.org
(Click here for directions and map.)

Each year, we perform at several civic functions along with singing Christmas carols at senior citizen centers in the area.  We also attend the annual Gospel Fest in Cherokee County, North Carolina.  (Click on picture at left to enlarge.) 

In 2002, we held our first concert in the Ellijay grade school auditorium, which was filled almost to its 600 seat capacity.  Along with our chorus, who performed to a theme of Patriotism, we were honored to play host to three extremely talented quartets: Fred, Them, and our very own Usta Bees.  Since then, we have had a new concert every year.
(Click on picture at right to enlarge.)

Our chorus is open to men who share our love of Barbershop Harmony.  We welcome visitors and new members.  (Click here for rehearsal info)