Welcome

Chartered in 1969 and a member of Harmony Incorporated. The Barre-Tones, Inc is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the craft of a cappella singing. The Barre-Tones share their joy of singing with their listeners - whether at an annual show, a hospital, nursing home, or community event.

International Women's Barbershop Singing Competition

The Barre-Tones and their two competing quartets successfully competed in Portland, Maine in April 2008 earning the right to compete at the international women’s barbershop singing competition in Appleton Wisconsin in November 2008. The Barre-Tones finished 5th in the chorus competition. The Long And Short of It finished 2nd in the quartet competition. In Cahoots! finished 5th in the quartet competition, also winning the Rae Borrer trophy for most improved quartet from the prior year’s competition. (Photo: Sue and Susan at the competition.)

Rehearsals

Rehearsals are open to any woman with a love of singing and are held Monday evenings at 7pm at Alumni Hall in Barre. Alumni hall is the building attached to the Barre Auditorium located on Seminary Hill in downtown Barre. Reading music is not required. Carpooling is possible from the Burlington, Mad River Valley, and Roxbury areas. Contact Trecia Hamilton by email if more information is required.

Performances

The Barre-Tones, its quartets and small groups are available for performance at a modest, tax deductible fee. Contact Elaine Pelkey at 802-872-0741 or email for information on how the Barre-Tones or its quartets can make your event special, unique, and memorable.

The Barre-Tones has 33 members under the direction of Carol Hollenbeck and assistant directors, Lisa Parro and Jane Watson. The Barre-Tones compete each spring in Area 2 regional competition (New England and SE Canada) with the intent to qualify for International Competition in November of each year.