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Northwest Vocal Project (Western Washington) 2012 6th Place
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LiveWire Covers the Latest Activities of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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Dick Van Dyke talks 'shop
Parade Magazine recently interviewed Honorary Barbershop Member Dick Van Dyke after he won the Life Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild last Sunday night. Reporter Walter Scott asked this question:
"You've performed with a Barbershop quartet, The Vantastix, since 2000. What's that been like?"
Dick's answer:
"It's my favorite thing to do. It's kind of my retirement amusement. I don't play golf. I have more fun singing and dancing."
Read the rest of the interview and view video clip of The Vantastix performing a "Mary Poppins" medley 'ERE.
Thanks Parade Magazine, Mr. Scott, and Dick Van Dyke.
The lucky guys who get to sing with Dick in The Vantastix are: Mike Mendyke, Bryan Chadima and Eric Bradley. Go to Vantastix website to view videos.
The Society congratulates Dick Van Dyke on the Life Achievement Award -we love you!
Photo credit: Larissa Underwood |
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The Alliance Chorus Sings at Ohio Senate
The Alliance Chorus was invited to send a small group to sing at the Opening Session of the 130th General Assembly of the Ohio Senate in Columbus on Jan 7, 2013. Twelve singers, directed by Master-Director and Society Board Member David Calland, opened the historic day, when new senators were sworn in and a new Senate President was elected. They sang the "National Anthem" and concluded the session by leading the entire Assembly and all in attendance with "God Bless America."
"It was a great privilege to take part in the ceremony, and our members served the chapter, the Society, and our mission extremely well," said Dave.
We're proud of The Alliance Chorus!
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 PRESERVATION MAGAZINE Read about the losers for a change! In this just-out January 2013 issue of PRESERVATION Magazine, read about fourteen quartets who came in second, often missing the gold medal by very narrow margins ... the guys who were told many times afterward that they SHOULD have won ... the guys we can all identify with! Download this and other back issues of PRESERVATION Magazine HERE. Thanks to Society Historian Grady Kerr for another great issue! |
Meet up with 6,000 of your
best friends in
Toronto this summer!
Registrations are indicating that there will be a great crowd in Toronto this summer for the spectacular 75th Annual International Convention June 30 - July 7. If you miss it, well, you are just going to be so sorry!
Here's what's so great about this convention:
- Toronto is a world-class city with great restaurants, European charm, and fun things to do for the whole family.
- Ringmasters, Lemon Squeezy and Border Patrol
- Quartet and Chorus Competitions
- Our 75th Anniversary Celebration - lots of great things in store!
- Fun things to do for the whole family
Of course, to quote Forrest Gump, "It's a whole 'nother country", so you'll need to take care of the passport business soon. Here are some links to help you:
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Niagara Falls at Sunrise |
FUN STUFF:
While you're in the area, take in all the sights: European elegance at Casa Loma, and family fun at the Toronto Zoo or Canada's Wonderland. And if you've never been to Niagara Falls, now is your chance. Cities such as Cincinnati, Philly, Boston or Indianapolis are only a day's drive ... and Toronto is famous for its great dining options!
Check out more about Toronto HERE. Register HERE now! |
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Darin Drown Comments on
Harmony University
 "Taking our chorus to Harmony University was one of the greatest educational, camaraderie-building
and purely fun events we have done in my
thirteen years with the chorus ... a definite highlight
of my barbershop career!"
Other comments from Sound of the Rockies:
John Manion: "I've experienced this enlightening week seven times by myself,but as a member of a chorus, it was also extremely bonding with my brothers. The Saturday evening show was one of the high points of my experience with the chorus. Coaching, learning, and singing together at Harmony University has been one of the greatest times in my 25-year barbershop career ... and the quality of our recent performances proves that."
George Davidson: "Words cannot express the joy of spending a week with your own chorus. It was 24/7 togetherness! Twice-a-day rehearsals with amazing coaches, classes, late night tags and ice cream! Fun! We came home a transformed chorus!"
Save Big - Make Your Plans Now!
CHORUSES: Bring TWELVE or more members from your chorus, and get a $560 per-attendee group rate on the most intense and effective barbershop education available anywhere on the planet! This curriculum caters to the needs of the chorus, with the option of receiving coaching all day or classes and coaching each day.
INDIVIDUALS: If you have attended Harmony University one or more the past five years, bring another member who has NOT attended in the past five years, and we'll knock $100 off your registration. Deadline to register for this special is June 30. (Note: the "brought" will identify the "bringer"). Click HERE for more information and to register. |
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