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Barbershop Harmony Society Celebrates 78th Anniversary

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By Published: April 12 2016

LongIsland.com

Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker was honored to introduce the Barbershop Harmony Society as they recently celebrated their 78th Anniversary.

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Mount Sinai, NY - April 12th, 2016 - Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker was honored to introduce the Barbershop Harmony Society as they recently celebrated their 78th Anniversary at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center in Mount Sinai.

Founded in 1938 by Owen C. Cash, the society promotes and preserves barbershop-style a capella music.

The North Brookhaven chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, affectionately known as the Harbormen Chorus, provides chorus and quartet performance throughout Suffolk County.

“What a treat it was to attend the recent Barbershop Harmony Society’s performance at Mt. Sinai’s Senior Center. I commend the volunteers for their dedication in preserving this timeless form of music,” said Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker.  

For more information about the Barbershop Harmony Society, please visit www.barbershop.org.