Local Barbershop Chorus Hosts Guest Night

The Arlingtones invite the community to experience the unique American art form of barbershop music.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:52pm

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An abstract illustration featuring four bold black silhouettes of singers in a quartet formation, set against a vibrant red background, representing the a cappella vocal style and energy of a barbershop performance.The Arlingtones' guest night invites the public to discover the joyful harmonies of barbershop singing.Arlington Today

The Arlingtones, a local all-voices barbershop chorus in Northern Virginia, is hosting a guest night tonight where the public is invited to learn about the history of barbershop music, participate in a song-learning session led by the director, and enjoy performances by the chorus's quartets.

Why it matters

Barbershop music is a uniquely American musical genre that has a rich history and loyal community of performers and fans. Events like this guest night help introduce more people to this art form and provide an opportunity for the local community to come together and experience it firsthand.

The details

The guest night will start with a brief history of barbershop music, followed by the chorus director teaching everyone a simple barbershop-style song. After that, some of the chorus's quartets will perform songs, and visitors will be invited to join in for a song or a 'tag' - the quick, easy, and fun ending sections of the songs. The event is free and open to the public, with cookies and fellowship provided at the end.

  • The guest night is taking place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 from 6:45-8:45 p.m.

The players

The Arlingtones

A local all-voices barbershop chorus in Northern Virginia.

Chris Gunty

The vice president of marketing for The Arlingtones.

Matt Koufax

A reporter from WTOP's 'Matt About Town' who will be joining the event to record for radio and video.

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What they’re saying

“Please join us. There will be cookies and fellowship at the end.”

— Chris Gunty, Vice President, Marketing

What’s next

The Arlingtones will continue to host regular events and performances to share the joy of barbershop music with the local community.

The takeaway

This guest night provides a welcoming opportunity for the public to experience the unique American art form of barbershop music and connect with their local chorus community.