Florida sunshine ... exciting Youth Chorus Festival ... Seniors Quartet Competition ... golf tournament ... Disney ... Universal ... Cape Kennedy ... the beach...how many reasons do we need to go! - go! - go! to Orlando January 8 - 13?

Youth Choruses: Save $109 per singer! Register your chorus by November 1, 2012 for the 6th Annual Harmony Foundation International Youth Barbershop Chorus Festival, January 11, 2013, in Orlando, FL. That's IN ADDITION TO the FREE three nights stay at the fabulous Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, free admission to the Seniors Quartet Contest and two professional-quality shows, a professional recording of your performance, and so much more! Check out all the benefits and register HERE.

Dear Members and Associates of the  Barbershop Harmony Society:

We are seeking suggestions, referrals, and expressions of interest in the position of Director of Educational Outreach, Growth and Development for the Barbershop Harmony Society. This person will provide vigorous, dynamic, visionary and strategic leadership and management for the Society.

Please click HERE for the complete job posting and description. You are welcome to forward this posting to anyone whom you think might be interested in the position. Referrals and/or expressions of interest should be sent directly to Patty Leveille, Society HR Manager HERE.

Thank you for your support in helping us to spread the word of this Society job posting.

Martin L. Monson, CEO/Executive Director

Barbershop Harmony Society

 

 

The Society's Chorus Director Development Committee (CDDC) is seeking a dynamic, passionate, task oriented leader to serve as chairman. Ideal candidates will have a strong familiarity with the current CDDC programs offered, be a current or former front line or assistant director, have a strong relationship with external choral organizations, and be able to manage a motivated team and meet quarterly/annual deadlines. Please note this is a volunteer position open to members of the Barbershop Harmony Society. 

 

Suggestions, referrals, or expressions of interest should contact Mike O'Neill HERE. Applications will be accepted until Monday, October 8th.

Dear Friends and Colleagues:

 

I knew this day would come, but now that it is actually happening, it is an emotional event. Since June of 2005, Ev has been a loyal friend and an able partner in the change and growth of Harmony Foundation International.

 

Please read Ev's retirement letter HERE, and listen to his heart at the same time.

 

His retirement plans will be staged over a rather lengthy period as follows:

• He will officially conclude his work on Wednesday, October 31, 2012. 
• He will be available to serve the Foundation in special projects as assigned through the International Convention in Toronto in July, 2013.
• Following that convention he will officially retire with 25 years of service to the Barbershop Harmony Society and Harmony Foundation International.

 

Clarke Caldwell

CEO

Harmony Foundation International

 

Come join the barbershop family in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Barbershop Harmony Society June 30 through July 7, 2013 in beautiful Toronto, Ontario! 

 

Enjoy the huge historical artifacts display, to include costumes, trophies and other unique items. Ringmasters and Lemon Squeezy will be coming back from across the pond to help celebrate as well.

While you're there, take in the sights and sounds of Toronto! For instance, the CN Tower, pictured below, was recently nominated one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, featuring glass floor observation decks (where it is rumored one of our quartets will sing from, but we're not saying yet who these crazy guys are) and a revolving restaurant. 

And, if seeing Niagara Falls is on your bucket list, this is the time to make it  happen ... it's only an hour and a half away! See Niagara

Falls AND celebrate our 75th! What a combination!

Check out more about Toronto HERE.  Register HERE.

Please submit any new arrangement clearance requests for your Holiday Shows ASAP to ensure that permission will be in place in time for the season! Don't wait until time is short! Click HERE to access the Arrangement and Reproduction Permission form. It can take 30-60 days to clear permission, and perhaps longer if medleys are involved. Don't incur a $50 charge for last-minute requests! Thanks!

To learn how to Supercharge Your Chapter, click the Operation Harold Hill website HERE.

You'll see lots of recruiting ideas and videos. Once your chapter officer has enrolled on the website, a volunteer "Harold" will contact you to get you started, and then follow up monthly.

Order an "I SING" button for every member of your chapter from Harmony Marketplace, only $.99. (No other discounts apply during this promotion). Click HERE to order.