May 23, 2013  
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TALK | SHARE | INSPIRE
Tell the world "This Is Why I Barbershop" and be a part of the shows this summer
Part of the ongoing 75th Anniversary Celebration is having Barbershoppers sharing their stories. How did you get your start? What's your history? What are your plans?
We'll share these stories on the big screens at the convention this summer, plus use them in webcasts, future promotions and more.
Social media maven Becca Box kicks off the conversation with her story. What's yours? Share it:- Record yourself. Don't worry about fancy production -- your smartphone or webcam is fine.
- Post to YouTube.
- Link your video comment to this video, or send a link to your YouTube to av@barbershop.org
- Challenge your friends to do the same!
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BOLT-ON THE METADATA
Music catalog needs a little time, love and tenderness
Music Publications Editor Adam Scott issued a new challenge this week:
BHS is working on a comprehensive, thorough cataloging effort and needs your help! Volunteers need proficiency with google docs and a love for the Barbershop art form. Contact Adam Scott at ascott@barbershop.org for more details!
The aim is to make the Society's music catalog the envy of every publisher. Details such as song title, arranger, and voicing are easy; extending it to categories, themes, eras, and "as sung by" are the longer-range vision. Quoth the visionary, "I hope to see in the future a customer thinking, 'I want to see all Disney songs difficulty level 3 and 4,' or 'Show me all Beatles Uptunes.' Crowdsource the catalog, and this is possible.
Holler at Adam (ascott@barbershop.org) to offer your help, then get ready to fill in the missing data.
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NATIONAL MUSIC DAY IS JUNE 21
Sing everywhere on the solstice
"Music in the streets, music in your church, music in the cafes, the parks, and wherever you feel like playing," is how the National Music Day Foundation describes the event. Major metro-wide efforts are underway in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and you can be a part of it wherever you are.
It's an ambitious celebration, and a huge range of activities. Check out these highlights from previous years and performances scheduled for next month:
In New York -- http://makemusicny.org/about/overview/
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A sing-it-yourself, world premiere performance of Philip Glass's The New Rule in Times Square, conducted by Kent Tritle, in partnership with NPR Music.
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In partnership with Sing For Hope, 88 pianos available on NYC parks and streets, for anyone to use.
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Bronx middle school jazz bands in Central Park, joined by Roberta Flack.
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A complete, 18-hour vibraphone performance of Erik Satie's Vexations on Wall Street
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Hundreds of guitarists playing Beatles songs in Union Square, a 40-member "Accordion Forest" in Park Slope, 64 toy pianos at the South Street Seaport, and other massive groups assembled by Make Music New York.
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A kazoo jam session outside a Morningside Heights church.
In Chicago -- http://www.makemusicchicago.com/2013schedule/ -
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
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David Schrader - organ improvisations between sets
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Harmonica Blowout led by Joe Filisko, with harmonicas generously donated by Hohner, Inc.
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Community Sing-a-long with Maria McCullough and Jason McInnes
Barbershop is all about making music for joy -- get out and get your glad rags on. Get the full rundown at http://nationalmusicday.org/participate/
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HARMONY U NEXT GEN CHORUS
Ringmasters make pretty good section leaders
This rough schematic should give you some idea of how the Harmony University Next Generation Chorus will work this summer. "R" indicates a Gold Medalist section leader; "U' equals... ummmm.... you.
Any questions?
Oh, sure, you'll have plenty of other guys to sing with... a world-class faculty... the legendary ice cream, fun and endless tagging. Really, though, won't this be fun enough?
Dads, grandfathers -- be a hero -- send your kid to HU this summer.
For best pricing, register before June 15 at www.barbershop.org/education/harmony-university.html |
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DEPT. of GETTING-OVER-ONESELF
"Lions Club Rap" pitches "old" club to new generation
 Lots of lessons to be learned here from "Rockin' The Vest," a promotional rap video produced by service organization Lions Club International.
With 21st-century irony, the video makes the trademark yellow vest a source of pride and symbol of philanthropy.
Dare anyone to beat this in the barbershop idiom.
"Dial up that pacemaker, G.... I got something to say." Watch the video.
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HX Camps are right around the corner. Whom will you send?
Harmony Explosion (HX) camps provide a great multi-day opportunity for high school singers to meet other students who share similar interests, learn more about singing and vocal technique, experience the thrill of barbershop harmony, ring 4-part chords 'til the wee hours of the morning, and have a ton of fun!
The Society has stepped up its marketing of the program with stylish advertising in major choral publications. Now would be a great time to pass along this ad and link to educators with whom you have a relationship, with an offer to provide scholarships.
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MAKE THEM HEAR YOU
23K project lets you be the voice of your chapter
Want to have new prestige and stature? Whether you are from Two Dot Montana or Key West Florida, you can personally ensure that every member of your chapter has his say about this barbershop world of ours. Leaders want and need to hear the opinions of every member of every chapter.
By becoming a volunteer caller for the 23K project, you can interview every member of your chapter---in fact every Barbershopper you know----and submit their ideas directly to Gnashville. Nothing could be easier. Click on this link right now to schedule your own personal interview and training session: mtjack@bresnan.net. |
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