"KEEP THE WHOLE WORLD SINGING"

We have a fantastic NextGen event planned in conjunction with our Harmony Academy.

• The youth will be having clinics starting early on Friday morning, January 8th and will share their performances with those attending Harmony Academy later in the day on January 8th.

• If you know of students who would be interested in this event, share the below link with all the important information

Get the details and register Here!

The Brigade Rally is our signature annual event featuring two days of intense, joyful, transformative vocal music. You'll sing in many variations of quartets, participate in random draw quartet contests, perform on the Saturday evening show with people who are just as passionate about this craft as you are. Newcomers will experience the kind of musical growth that usually takes months to achieve in a single weekend. Come early and enjoy singing for music students on our Friday School Music program – a highlight for many.  

Who comes? Men who love barbershop harmony and want to challenge their quartet capabilities.  So, if you’re an experienced quartet man, or have demonstrated the ability to carry your part in a quartet – then this event is for you. If you love to sing, genuinely love it, you belong here. 

Where: Plymouth, MN
When: April 30–May 2, 2027
Registration Opens: November 1, 2026

WEBSITE HERE

The Land O’Lakes Association of District Champions and LOL District are pleased to announce the establishment of the Bob Dowma enDowment, with an initial goal of $50,000.

Bob was a LOL District and 1975 International Quartet Champion with Happiness Emporium, renowned barbershop arranger, longtime volunteer treasurer, and joyful champion of great singing. Few things made Bob smile bigger than hearing that magical overtone created when voices lock in perfect harmony.

Managed in partnership with the Barbershop Harmony Society, the enDowment will preserve gifts in perpetuity, generating annual support for quartet development, artistic leadership, arranging, coaching, and barbershop education throughout LOL.

And there’s a new tag to learn before our October 16–17 Minneapolis convention: “May the Overtone Linger On!”

LEARN MORE (Click Here)  

MAKE A GIFT (Click Here) 

Join us in honoring Bob and helping his legacy—and the harmony he loved—ring on for generations.

This honorary degree recognizes Barbershoppers in the Land O’ Lakes district who have dedicated their time and  effort to helping themselves and others in our Society, to increase their knowledge of their craft by becoming  involved in the many disciplines of this great hobby, increasing their expertise and their enjoyment to become  better members and making this a better place for all of us to spend our leisure time, while providing others who  are not members, the opportunity to avail themselves of the entertainment and enjoyment we can provide.  

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION   

New members and old, if you achieved a score of 300 or more points you can get the degree. Past recipients' contact Todd Smith tgsemail@gmail.com or (651) 202-6056 and you will receive a new certificate signed by Nate Peplinski 

There is now a SUGGESTED SONG LIST available to all LO'L District Chapters. The list can be accessed under the Chapter Resources tab at the top of every page on the website.

 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE SONG LIST  

Any questions and/or suggestions contact Nate Peplinski at starquarterback14@yahoo.com