Chapter J-048               Barbershop Singing is Alive and Well in Winchester, Virginia.                                                         The Barbershop Harmony Society; Founded in 1938 in Tulsa, Okla., is the largest all-male singing organization in the world with nearly 30,000 members including 1,500 quartets in over 800 chapters. There are also eight official foreign affiliates of the Society. This organization was formerly known as, the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA), Inc. Barbershop harmony is a uniquely American musical art form. It is known for its four-part harmony and the “expanded sound” created by its unique chord structure. The Apple Capital Chorus is the Winchester Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society  The Barbershop Harmony society is a non-profit organization which donates all profits to charities through the Harmony Foundation.  Under the direction of John Westervelt the chapter strives for excellence in Barbershop Singing.  The Chorus practices every Monday evening from 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM at the First United Methodist Church at the corner of Braddock and Fairfax Streets in Winchester, Va. Go to  Schedule of Practices for directions.  Visitors and new members are always welcome.   We audition for new members throughout the entire year.   Mission Statement The mission of the Winchester Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is to keep and strengthen the tradition and reputation of the style in barbershop singing, providing a personal oportunity to participate in a continuing and rewarding hobby, while realizing our commitment to our chapter, our community, and our international organization. Always check here for any Special Announcements. We have a Special Report from Ed Rittenhouse who attended the Harmony Society's International Convention in Nashville, TN. An invitationfrom the Trailblazers for a fun Barbershop week-end. img src="http://www.singingvalentines.com/singing-valentines-shared-banner.gif" Say I Love You With A Song View Our Guestbook Sign Our Guestbook Directory: Apple Capital Front Page Schedule of Performances Schedule of Practices Membership Roster Barbershop Links Performance Proposal Form Special Report Paul BarrettWebmaster.