Banks of the Wabash
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Based in Terre Haute, Indiana, the Banks of the Wabash are a men's barbershop chorus that actually predate the Barbershop Harmony Society itself.
History
The chorus first organized in 1922 under the sponsorship of the Terre Haute Elks Club, as "The Elks Chanters". In 1965, they re-chartered as "The Highlanders". They have been using the name "Banks of the Wabash" since 1980.
Contest Placement
International
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 15th | 17th | 26th |
District (CAR)
- District Champions: 1948, 1950, 1951, 1985, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2002
- Plateau AAAA Champions: 1992
- Most Improved: 1999
Other
- 1941: National Elks Champions
- 1948: 2nd place, National Elks Contest
Recordings
- Song of the Elks (1941)
See Also
- Sweet Harmony - Sweet Adelines
External Links
- Official website
- Barbershop Music Database - contest score history