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rittenhouse sound A TTBB a cappella and barbershop chorus located in Center City Philadelphia, rehearsing every Tuesday

Founded in December 2014 under the direction of Larry Bomback and Eric Engelhardt, Rittenhouse Sound strives to preserve and evolve the rich American art form of barbershop harmony and a cappella singing. Our main objective is to provide the greater Philadelphia region with high-quality public performances, educational workshops, and participatory musical experiences.

Join us next Sunday to celebrate the joy that four-part, a ca****la harmony in the barbershop style brings to the Philad...
09/09/2026

Join us next Sunday to celebrate the joy that four-part, a ca****la harmony in the barbershop style brings to the Philadelphia area. Rittenhouse Sound is thrilled to be joined by Shades of Harmony, the award-winning Woodbury NJ women’s chorus affiliated with Sing United International, and our BHS partners The Mainliners men’s chorus from Exton, PA.

The Showcase features four fun quartets: The Liberty Beaus , Shop Class 2.0 , Moment In Time , and Four Cheese Blend!

Proceeds from the Showcase are to support BHS and Sing United youth singing programs.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/philly-barbershop-showcase-tickets-1996824264127

Rittenhouse Sound invites you to “The Philadelphia Barbershop Showcase" on Sunday, September 20th at 2:00 PM, at the Phi...
08/20/2026

Rittenhouse Sound invites you to “The Philadelphia Barbershop Showcase" on Sunday, September 20th at 2:00 PM, at the Philadelphia Ethical Society.

The Showcase features 3 talented choruses from across the Delaware Valley: Rittenhouse Sound, The Mainliners Chorus, and Shades Of Harmony as well as many talented chapter quartets!

07/15/2026

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Come check out Rittenhouse Sound! A lower voices choir in Rittenhouse Square
07/06/2026

Come check out Rittenhouse Sound! A lower voices choir in Rittenhouse Square

Calling all singers in the Philadelphia area! We are holding our Summer Open House next Tuesday, July 7th! Come sing wit...
06/29/2026

Calling all singers in the Philadelphia area! We are holding our Summer Open House next Tuesday, July 7th! Come sing with us, learn about the chorus, and get a sneak peek of our upcoming repertoire!

Visit our website and click "Join Us" to let us know you're coming, and check out our audition information. Singers of all voice types are welcome and encouraged to join! We can't wait to see you there!

05/03/2026

Rittenhouse Sound invites you to “Looking For America:
A Soundscape of Democracy” on Saturday, June 13th at 4:00 PM, at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906
Rittenhouse Square.
Tickets are $20. Children 12 and under are free. General admission tickets may be purchased in advance at the link in our bio.

Rittenhouse Sound invites you to “Looking For America: A Soundscape of Democracy” on Saturday, June 13th at 4:00 PM, at ...
04/15/2026

Rittenhouse Sound invites you to “Looking For America: A Soundscape of Democracy” on Saturday, June 13th at 4:00 PM, at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square.

“Looking For America” is about rediscovering patriotism through a soundscape of song and the spoken word of great American thinkers, poets, and dreamers. The concert will use iconic music and beloved narratives to take the community on a journey through the triumphs, struggles, and promise of America in this semiquincentennial year.

Tickets are $20. Children 12 and under are free. General admission tickets may be purchased in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/looking-for-america-a-soundscape-of-democracy-tickets-1986099412808

Are you a BHS member affiliated with a M-AD chorus? Are you 30 years of age or under? Looking for an opportunity to atte...
04/04/2026

Are you a BHS member affiliated with a M-AD chorus? Are you 30 years of age or under? Looking for an opportunity to attend Harmony University in Denver from July 26 through August 2?

Apply now to the 2026 James Lamb Memorial Scholarship to Harmony University!

Applications are being accepted until Friday, April 24th at 5PM. The awardee is to be notified by Friday, May 8th. Please apply at the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4mvrLdqSdbPHPMNwS5L9M66viUPCuBfitbiwOCoah6CksiQ/viewform

James was a beloved member of Rittenhouse Sound and True North Chorus. His love of a ca****la harmony was infectious, and his support for BHS's mission will continue to inspire us for years to come. The 2026 scholarship aims to cover registration, room and board, and airfare for a rising barbershopper interested in growing as a musician and contributing to chapter or chorus leadership.

04/02/2026

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1906 S. Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA
19103

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7pm - 10pm

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