Taste Resources
Further reading to accompany the January 2026 Harmonizer.
Performance Category Description
The complete Performance Category description comprises Section 5 of the Contest & Judging Handbook.
Performance Category Position Paper on Poor Taste
See Section 8 Item II in the Contest & Judging Handbook.
Playlist of non-barbershop performances that were evaluated, with notes
The team evaluated a wide range of music, form artists ranging across genres. Listen for yourself!
Links to contact the Contestability / Suitability Committee
Coming soon.
Read the story in The Harmonizer