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2012 International 4th Place Bronze Medalist Chorus: zero8, Stockholm, Sweden
October 11, 2012

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In This Issue
Only 4 Days Left to Save on Midwinter Registration!
Society Forms Alliance with Largest & Oldest Music Fraternity
Two Great Fall Convention Webcasts! MAD, SWD
Society Seeking Educational Development Director
Music & Performance Committee Chair Needed
If You Must Miss a Convention, Don't Let It Be This One!
Chapter Doubles in Size Due to Vision & Follow-Through

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Florida's Disney Attractions!
Isn't it time you took the kids - or grandkids?
 
Only 4 More Days to Save $26 Per Person
on Midwinter Registration:
Deadline October 15
 
Florida sunshine ... exciting Youth Chorus Festival ... Seniors Quartet Competition ... golf tournament ... Disney ... Universal ...  Kennedy Space Center ... the beach ... how many reasons do you need to go to Orlando January 8 - 13?

Youth Choruses: Save $109 per singer by entering 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.

Already SIXTEEN choruses have signed up, and this Youth Chorus Festival should break the record set in Las Vegas.

All rooms and events are under one roof at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek Resort!    

 
Click HERE to register and make your room reservation now!
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Society Forms New 
Musical Alliance with 
Music Educator Fraternity

In the spirit of collaboration and cross-pollination between the Society and other relevant musical organizations, we have formed a "Musical Alliance" with Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America, the nation's oldest and largest music fraternity. 

 

Phi Mu Alpha has posted this news and information on the Society on their website HERE, including links to our music catalog, our music collection, a link to search for a barbershop chapter, and the video of Ambassadors of Harmony's 2009 "76 Trombones" performance.

 

The fraternity, formed in 1898, has a mission statement, values and goals that mirror our own, and both organizations will benefit by this alliance. Sinfonia featured a breakout session on barbershop during their convention last summer, where longtime member Manny Lopez led dozens of members in song.

 

  

Two Great Fall
District Webcasts Coming Up! 

  

Enjoy a sneak peek at the choruses and quartets who will be competing in Toronto next year! Enjoy the fun of convention without leaving home!

  

 

FAR WESTERN DISTRICT 

 

Far West 2012 Webcast    
Date: October 12-13. See the quartet and chorus contest sessions and Show of Champions ... enjoy performances by Tenacious Q, 95 North, Velvet Frogs, The Westminster Chorus, Voices in Harmony, and many more - all for only $30. Sign up HERE today!

 

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MID-ATLANTIC DISTRICT 

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Date: October 12-13. Fabulous line-up of hosts including Sean Devine, Joe Cerutti, Kim Gray Hudson (Queen of Harmony MAXX Factor barfitone), Frank the Dog (yeah, fun!) Only $10 per session or $25 for the entire weekend. Sign up HERE and enjoy!

Barbershop Harmony Society Headquarters
Seeking Director of Educational Outreach, Growth and Development


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.

Applications will be accepted until Monday, November 5, 2012.

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

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Martin L. Monson, CEO/Executive Director
Barbershop Harmony Society

Society Music & Performance Committee Seeks Committee Chair:
Deadline October 20


The Society's Music & Performance Committee (M&P) is seeking a dynamic, passionate, visionary, task-oriented team leader to serve as Chairman. The ideal candidate will have:
  • Working familiarity with current M&P programs offered (e.g. Learn to Sing, Standing Ovation, Top Gun)
  • Background in M&P administration at the Chapter and District levels
  • Experience with administration of District Schools and other educational offerings
  • Willingness to represent the Committee as part of the Society's Operations Team with quarterly and annual deadlines
  • Ability to manage a motivated committee team, including budget and work plan development
  • Strong communications and consensus-building skills to encourage and support District VPs' M&P efforts.
Please note that this is a volunteer position open to members of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Suggestions, referrals, or expressions of personal interest in serving should be directed to Adam Scott HERE by October 20.

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A Convention 
 Like No Other!

 

If you have to miss a convention, 
don't let it be this one!

 

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.

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  Basic Vision and Follow-through

Doubles Chorus Size 

& Increases the Fun Factor

 

 

Using many principles from the Operation Harold Hill campaign, as well as a new vision for their chapter, the Redwood Chordsmen chorus of the Santa Rosa, Cal, Chapter has doubled its size in one year. This growth was built on one basic theme: they envisioned a chapter not designed to win contests, but designed to serve the community (1) by singing well and often, and (2) by offering a home to all sincere singers, regardless of their skill level. And, they report they've not only grown, but they are having a LOT more fun! Read more about it the Stay Tuned section of the upcoming September/October Harmonizer.
 
To learn how to grow your chapter and have more fun, 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.

 

OPERATION HAROLD HILL PRIZES:
 
SOMEONE will win a 6-day trip to the 2013 75th Anniversary International Convention in Toronto, including two VIP tickets to the entire contest, two free plane tickets, and 6 days room and board at the Society Headquarters Hotel. It could be you! Check the website above for more awards!

 

I Sing PinOrder 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.

 

Melanie Chapman 
Barbershop Harmony Society

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