AWARDS

2020 Lifetime Achievement Award for Arrangers – Barbershop Harmony Society Awards

In 2020, the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) recognized David Harrington with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Arranging for the profound effect of his contributions on the musical culture of barbershop harmony as an art form through his collective body of works.

David Harrington is the lead singer of the award winning barbershop quartets, The Harrington Brothers, The Second Edition and A Few Good Men. David is also the founder and first director of The Louisville Times Chorus. The Second Edition quartet is the 1989 Barbershop Harmony Society (aka S.B.E.B.S.Q.S.A) International Champion Quartet.

2018 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 2018, Zero8’s recording, Mes très cher frères, was awarded as the Winner for Best Classical / Traditional Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangement of “It Is Well With My Soul“.

Zero8 is an award winning men’s barbershop choir based out of Stockholm, Sweden. They are affiliated with The Society of Nordic Barbershop Singers (SNOBS) and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS).

2017 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 2017, David Harrington’s arrangement of “Georgia On My Mind“, recorded on Forefront’s album, The Loveliest Thing, was awarded as the Runner-up for Best Barbershop Song.

Forefront is an award winning men’s barbershop quartet based out of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. They are affiliated with the Cardinal District (CAR) and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). They are the 2016 Barbershop Harmony Society (aka S.B.E.B.S.Q.S.A.) International Champion Quartet.

2016 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 2016, Amersham A Cappella’s recording, Wow…It’s Amersham A Cappella!, was awarded as the Runner-up for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangement of “Feeling Good“.

Amersham A Cappella is an award winning women’s barbershop chorus based out of Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK. They are affiliated with the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS).

2013 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 2013, David Harrington’s arrangement of “If I Had My Way“, recorded on Showcase’s album, Birds Gotta Fly, was awarded as the Runner-up for Best Barbershop Song.

In 2013, Showcase’s recording, Birds Gotta Fly, was awarded as the Runner-up for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangement of “If I Had My Way“.

Showcase is an award winning women’s barbershop quartet based out of Nashua, New Hampshire, USA. They are affiliated with Area 2 of Harmony, Incorporated (HI). They are the 2009 Harmony, Incorporated International Champion Quartet.

2012 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

]In 2012, Zero8’s recording, Workin’ For A Living, was nominated for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangements of “I Want To Hold Your Hand“, “I Will“, and “So Much In Love“.

2011 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 2011, Vocality’s recording, Vocality, was nominated for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangement of “A Garden In The Rain“.

Vocality is an award winning men’s barbershop quartet based out of White Bear Lake, Minnesota, USA. They are affiliated with Land O’ Lakes District (LOL) and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS).

2007 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 2007, Gotcha!’s recording, Gotcha! At Last!, was awarded Runner-up for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangements of “Luck Be A Lady” and “Pick Yourself Up“.

Gotcha! is an award winning men’s barbershop quartet based out of Anaheim, California, USA. They are affiliated with the Far Western District (FWD) and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). They are the 2004 Barbershop Harmony Society (aka S.B.E.B.S.Q.S.A.) International Champion Quartet.

In 2007, MatriX’s recording, MatriX, was nominated for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangement of “A Garden In The Rain” and “Georgia On My Mind“.

MatriX is an award winning men’s barbershop quartet based out of Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, USA. They are affiliated with the Johnny Appleseed District (JAD) and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS).

2004 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 2004, The Gas House Gang’s recording, The Gas House Gang’s Fifth, was awarded Runner-up for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangement of “Great Day“.

The Gas House Gang is an award winning men’s barbershop quartet based out of St. Charles, Missouri, USA. They are affiliated with the Central States District (CSD) and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). They are the 1993 Barbershop Harmony Society (aka S.B.E.B.S.Q.S.A.) International Champion Quartet.

In 2004, Unplugged’s recording, Electrified, was nominated for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangement of “It Is Well With My Soul“.

Unplugged is an award winning women’s barbershop quartet based out of Seattle, Washington, USA and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They are affiliated with the North by Northwest Region 13 and Sweet Adelines International (SAI).

2003 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 2003, Sound of the Rockies recording, Sound of the Rockies, was nominated for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangement of “Great Day“.

Sound of the Rockies is an award winning men’s barbershop chorus based out of Denver, Colorado, USA. They are affiliated with the Rocky Mountain District (RMD) and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS).

2001 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 2001, Michigan Jake’s recording, For The Record, was awarded as Runner-up for Best Barbershop Album. David Harrington was a recording engineer for this album.

Michigan Jake is an award winning men’s barbershop quartet based out of Louisville, Kentucky, USA. They are affiliated with the Cardinal District (CAR) and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). They are the 2001 Barbershop Harmony Society (aka S.B.E.B.S.Q.S.A.) International Champion Quartet.

2000 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 2000, Rumor’s recording, Rumors Are Flying, was awarded Winner for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangement of “It Is Well With My Soul“.

Rumors is an award winning women’s barbershop quartet based out of Richardson, Texas, USA. They are affiliated with Heart of America Region 25 and Sweet Adelines International (SAI). They are the 1999 Sweet Adelines International Champion Quartet.

1999 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 1999, Revival’s recording, Revival, was nominated for Best Barbershop Album. This recording includes David Harrington’s arrangement of “It Is Well With My Soul“.

Revival is an award winning men’s barbershop quartet based out of Los Angeles, CA, USA. They are affiliated with the Far Western District (FWD) and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). They are the 1998 Barbershop Harmony Society (aka S.B.E.B.S.Q.S.A.) International Champion Quartet.

1997 Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards (CARA)

In 1997, David Harrington’s arrangement of “Strike Up The Band / Alexander’s Ragtime Band Medley“, recorded on The Gas House Gang’s album, Face The Music, was awarded as the Winner for Best Barbershop Song. The quartet was also nominated in 1997 for Artist of the Year and Studio Album of the Year.

FAQ

Q: What makes an arrangement contestable for barbershop contest?

When studioDH indicates that an arrangement is contestable, that means that the arrangement (chords and form) are acceptable for barbershop competition (ex: BHS, LABBS, HI, SAI, etc.) (note: some exceptions may apply for SAI contest). Please note, however, that the actual performance of any contestable arrangement will determine how well the “arrangement” scores. Arrangements listed as contestable barbershop are not necessarily endorsed as being suitable for every group’s skill level.

Q: How many copies do I need to purchase (Per Copy Fees) for Arrangements?

You need to purchase a copy for every physical/digital copy of the arrangement you will print/distribute (ex: the number of members in your group). These copies are licensed exclusively for the group and are not transferrable to another group. Additional copies can be purchased/licensed by contacting us with your request

Q: How do I order additional Per Copy Fees?

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Q: What is an instrumental learning track?

An instrumental track is sometimes referred to as a “MIDI” track, and the parts play back with the sound of an instrument (piano, string or trombone, for example). These tracks are delivered in the mp3 format. Each set of Instrumental tracks includes 1 full mix, 4 part alone, 4 part predominant and 4 part missing (3 total tracks), or if the tracks indicate they are Part Left, this means that you will get a total of 5 tracks (1 full mix and 4 Part Left).

Q: What are ‘Part Left’ Learning Tracks, and how do I use them?

Part Left means that when the track is played through stereo speakers or headphones, the Part Alone plays through one speaker (left side), and the other three parts play through the other speaker (right side). So, if you adjust the speaker balance all the way to the left, you’ll hear one part only. Then, if you adjust the speaker balance all the way to the the right side, you’ll hear the other three parts only. This works well in a car, for example, and you can mix as much of each part as you’d like! Now, if you have stereo speakers for your computer, you should be able to adjust the speaker balance by using a knob on the speakers (depending on the kind of external speakers you have), or you can adjust this from within the computer sound control panel. If you have one internal speaker built into your computer, you’ll likely not have a left/right speaker balance option, and the Part Left tracks will sound like equal balance tracks. In this case, you’d need to use headphones to hear the part separation.

Q: What are Mechanical Licensing Fees?

Mechanical Licensing Fees are small royalty fees collected by the copyright owner for the right to make audio recordings (including learning tracks) of a copyrighted Work. These fees are not optional. Further, it doesn’t matter whether the audio tracks are for sale or donation; the fees are still required to be paid, by law. As of 2023, for every physical phonorecord and Permanent Download the Licensee makes and distributes or authorizes to be made and distributed, the royalty rate payable for each work embodied in the phonorecord or Permanent Download shall be either 12.0 cents or 2.31 cents per minute of playing time or fraction thereof, whichever amount is larger.]. Click for more information on how to pay this license.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW: When a song is in the public domain, any arrangement of that song is not in the public domain. The arrangement is a copyrighted Work and the Arranger is the copyright holder of that arrangement. As such, mechanical fees are paid to the arranger for recording their arrangement.