Barbershop Harmony Society Code of Ethics
BHS members hold themselves to high standards of conduct in the affairs of the Society.
The Society aspires to preserve for its members and for all
future generations of prospective members the sacred right of men to seek haven
from the burden of their daily cares through indulgence in old fashioned vocal
quartet harmony, and to that end we do hereby pledge ourselves to abide by the
precepts of this Code of Ethics:
1. We shall do everything in our power to perpetuate the
Society.
2. We shall deport ourselves and conduct the Society's
functions in such a manner as to reflect credit upon the Society and its
membership.
3. We shall conform in all respects to the bylaws of the
Society and the rules from time to time promulgated by its international board
of directors.
4. We shall accept for membership only congenial men of good
character who love harmony in music or have a desire to harmonize.
5. We shall exhibit a spirit of good fellowship toward all
members.
6. We shall refrain from forcing our songs upon
unsympathetic ears.
7. We shall not use our membership in the Society for
personal gain.
8. We shall not permit the introduction of political,
religious or other similar controversial issues into the affairs of the
Society.
9. We shall, by our stimulus to good music and vocal
harmony, endeavor to spread the spirit of harmony throughout the world.
10. We shall render all possible altruistic service through
the medium of barbershop harmony.