The Quartet Series

Brian Philbin is the Bass of Metropolis, International Quartet Medalist and 1996 Far Western District Quartet Champion, always enjoyed a cappella harmony, but had not been able to find willing participants to sing barbershop during high school. He was shocked to learn upon joining the Society in 1983, that his local chapter met less than 150 yards away from his front door. The following years with his first quartet were some of the most memorable in his musical experience. Since then, he has endeavored to assist others in getting started barbershopping in order to help them avoid the delay he experienced himself. The Quartet Series was published in the Master's Voice, newsletter of the Masters of Harmony.

Music Ed Ted

Ted Norton is a NY music professor who created a website for musicians to learn all the many facets of vocal singing.  Norton is a barbershopper so his craft and techniques relate to the barbershop style of vocalizing. 

Jim Emery

Specializing in all things vocal, Jim Emery brings over 30 years of barbershop experience to his quartet and chorus coaching in the Barbershop Harmony Society, Sweet Adelines, and Harmony Inc. As the current Singing Category Specialist of the BHS’s contest & judging program, Jim brings a wealth of insights based on years of judging, coaching, and performing.