We had an amazing coaching session with one of the top international barbershop coaches, singers and directors last week (14th May). Doug Harrington’s performing career spans nearly 40 years and has taken him, together with his 3 older brothers (known as The Harrington Brothers) to over 25 countries around the world singing Gospel, Country, Pop, Big Band and Barbershop. He holds 5 international medals (including a gold medal) in Barbershop quartet singing, both with his brothers and with the Second Edition (one of the world’s most influential Barbershop quartets). During his career he has performed with artists such as Johnny Mathis, Chet Atkins, Barry Manilow, Dizzy Gillespie, Isaac Hayes, Pat Boone, Debby Boone, Vince Gill, Diana Krall, Rosemary Clooney and Amy Grant.

In 2006 Doug founded Zero8, a Stockholm-based men’s choir, and has served as director from the start. Thus far, Zero8 has performed in Sweden, Holland, Germany, Spain and the United States and released three critically acclaimed albums; all produced by Doug. In the world of Barbershop he has led the group to consecutive Nordic Championships every year since 2008, a European gold medal and a 4th place finish in their latest appearance at the World Championship. In 2009 Doug was invited to be a guest conductor/atelier leader at the choral festival, Europa Cantat, held in Utrecht, Holland. This Summer they compete in the international Barbershop Championships in Vegas.

The Red Rossettes were very honoured to have him coach us, and learnt so much, almost to the point of brain explosion! Consequently we are a very enthused and inspired Team RR at the moment. A great start to the build up to national competition this year.