Who can participate in a brigade? 

The High Sierra Harmony Brigade is part of the Association of eXtreme Quartetting Harmony Brigades (see link in the About menu).

A harmony brigade is an invitational weekend for high-level quartet singers who are vocally capable, committed to learning challenging arrangements, and who are prepared to enjoy success in brigade activities. New participants must be referred and vouched for by an existing brigade member to ensure quality is maintained.

How does it work?

• Before the brigade, registered participants receive music and part-predominant learning tracks for 11 songs. Each participant is obligated to have memorized their part prior to the event.
• Quartets are formed by random draw and revealed following the Friday evening dinner.
• All quartets are assigned a song with which to compete Friday evening. A guest quartet forms the judging panel.
• The top 10 quartets compete Saturday evening.  They draw a random song as they enter the stage to compete.
• Those who arrive early visit local schools on Friday morning to sing to choral students.
• Saturday morning begins with a chapter business meeting, followed by a group rehearsal, in preparation for a community show Saturday evening prior to the Top 10 contest.