JIM DEBUSMAN Music Educator, Quartet Development & Promotion
"Allow me to give you my personal perspective about this kind of weekend For having just experienced the Indiana Harmony Brigade this past November. The eXtreme Quartetting Brigade is truly a high for anyone who loves to quartet. The fellowship, ringing chords and just plain enjoyment of singing with your fellow Barbershoppers is what it's all about.
Tom Baird
"Thank You! In your modesty you placed most, if not all, of the credit for the success of IHB on others. While it is true that the others were necessary for the weekend to happen, the bulk of the inspiration, hard work, and "invested hours" fell on your shoulders. It was great...great meals...great fun...great music...and great fellowship!!! I was amazed at how well it was planned and coordinated. I'm sure there were glitches, there always are, but they must have been minor and unknown to most of us...what a feat of organization! Above all, I appreciated the opportunity to sing with some of the best quarteters (is that a word) in the district. It was a privilege and a joy that I probably would not have had otherwise. Again, thank you both for your dedication to barber shopping and persistence in organizing the Inaugural IHB. You have earned my greatest admiration."
Garry Texeira
"The Brigade weekend is truly a blast for all!! To fellowship and just plain enjoy what it is we do. I was apprehensive when first invited to the IHB. Will I have time to be prepared and are these guys just plain crazy? I didn't know what to expect. Other than what AH told me and he's kind of vague sometimes. What a dedicated group and I feel that this year's over all chorus level was very high. That chorus could've scored well in any contest, that's the truth!!!” It has been a fulfilling experience for me. I'm looking forward to the next one and, becoming an actual member next year. I just wish more champs, district and international, would step up and enjoy it with us. I'll see what I can do in that department. See you all next year.
Bryan Hughes
I love Brigade more than anything in barbershopping. This is absolutely the best barbershop event of my year. I am a two time District Champion, and an International Quarter Finalist, and I will tell you that this is NOT just another event. Fortunately, I was able to see the vision of Brigade through the eyes of Duane Henry and Terry Silke. I knew before going that this could be the best thing to happen to barbershop in our area ever!'