WELCOME TO THE ILLINOIS DISTRICT OF THE BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY!

The Illinois District is one of seventeen regional districts within the Society, comprising twenty-five chapters and showcasing twenty-three registered quartets. Our District is very proud of its history, having ushered ten quartets, four senior’s quartets, and three choruses to the coveted International Gold.

Are You New To Barbershopping?

Welcome to the greatest hobby in the world!

Please browse through our site to find a nearby chapter to join, a chorus show to attend, or a quartet to hire for your next event. We know you’ll be thrilled when you hear the close harmony of this truly American art form that is catching the attention of people around the world. You’ll not only reminisce to the standards of the early half of the 20th century, but also hear captivating harmonic blends of songs across the spectrum from jazz to gospel to modern hits, not to mention a few original “made for Barbershop” tunes written by the finest talent in the Society. 

District Officers

Ben Dirks

District President

Elburn, IL

Glenn Mills

District Executive Vice President

Third Lake, IL

Mike Isely

District Secretary

Batavia, IL

Leif Wildman

District Treasurer

Sidney, IL

Terry Ludwig

District Immediate Past President

Springfield, IL

District Board Members at Large

Terry Ludwig

Board Member at Large

Springfield, IL

Jeff Bowyer

Board Member at Large

Arthur, IL

John Q Morris

Board Member at Large

Chicago, IL

Douglas Finkbiner

Board Member at Large

Newton, IL

Operations Team

Carrie Marcotte

District Chorus Director Development

Bolingbrook, IL

Douglas Finkbiner

District Membership Development

Newton, IL

Earl Meseth

District Ethics Committee

Homer Glen, IL

Evan Patrick

District Youth in Harmony

Heyworth, IL

Glenn Mills

District Marketing & Public Relations

Third Lake, IL

Jeff Bowyer

District Events

Arthur, IL

Jim Waldorf

District Ethics Committee

Bloomington, IL

John Q Morris

District Chapter Support & Leadership

Chicago, IL

Kevin O’Keefe

District Membership Development

Sterling, IL

Mark Servos

District Music & Performance

Chicago, IL

Mike Isely

District Governance & Bylaws Committee

Batavia, IL

Nathan Gross

District Music & Performance

Mount Prospect, IL

Richard Hansen

District Governance & Bylaws Committee
District Historian

Mt Zion, IL

Terry Ludwig

District Representative for Contest & Judging

Springfield, IL

Illinois District Document Drawer

Here you’ll find a collection of documents related to the governance and policies of the Illinois District of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

Physical documents & correspondence on behalf of the district, including BMI forms, should be addressed to the District Secretary:

Mike Isely
Secretary of the Illinois District, BHS
433 S Raddant Rd
Batavia, IL 60510

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WELCOME TO YOUR NEW DISTRICT WEBSITE!

We’re excited for you to be here! Much of the data on this site is pulled directly from the BHS database. If you see something that is incorrect, please let us know! You’ll find this button:

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Once you click the X on this pop-up, you shouldn’t continue seeing it every time you visit the site!