Singers.com

In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Home | Doo Wop | Barbershop | World | Contemporary | Christian | Vocal Jazz | Choral | Christmas | Instructional | Arrangements

Classical | Opera | Musicals | Personality | Young Singers | Disney | Videos | Songs | The Artists

Second Edition History

Second Edition

Click Here for Sheet Music and Songbook Vocal Arrangements


Based in: United States

In late summer 1986, The Second Edition quartet formed. A few months later, they entered the fall Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) (S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., Inc. at that time) Cardinal District (CAR) Quartet Contest and won. Shortly thereafter, tenor Allen Hatton left the group due to time constraints, and Fred Farrell joined the quartet. In the spring of 1987, this foursome qualified at the CAR International Preliminary Quartet Contest to compete in the BHS International Quartet Contest being held that summer in Hartford, CT. There, they placed 2nd. It was in the fall of 1987, following this first International appearance, that they began recording. They finished recording and released "Second Edition 1" in the spring of 1988, and were the first barbershop quartet to offer a recording in the digital CD format. In the summer of 1988, the quartet once again placed 2nd at the BHS International contest this time held in San Antonio, TX. One year later in Kansas City, MO, The Second Edition won the 1989 BHS International Quartet Championship! They were 20 (Doug), 21 (David), 22 (Fred) and 24 (Jamie). The quartet performed together all over the world, until retiring in the early 1990's.

Awards
1989 - Barbershop Quartet Champions


Select a Category






Hear about Local A Cappella Events and Auditions

Enter your email address and zip code to be informed about local a cappella performances.

Email Address: ZIP code (5 digit):


Want to Sing? - Find a Chorus Near You


List of Choruses by State | List of Choruses by City

Specialty Arrangements


Find a Song