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Making a difference in the middle of the Pacific Ocean
Touching lives? Check. Making a difference? Check. Congenial men of good character? Check.
Perfect singing is the aim and privilege of some of our members. Making a difference in lives every week belongs to us all.
Tone Deaf, a busy quartet from the Rogue Valley Harmonizers of Medford, Oregon, performs for schoolchildren throughout Southern Oregon area in the schools and beyond. By beyond, we mean the South Pacific.
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The quartet recently returned from a trip to the Cook Islands at the invitation of the local government, where they did 13 shows for 17 different schools, singing for thousands of very appreciative kids.
This YouTube video really says it all. Look at all that joy! Look at the fun they are having as performers. This is why we barbershop.
Read their complete travelogue at www.facebook.com/ToneDeafQuartet
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 A "FAMILIAR," BECAUSE THIS IS BETTER THAN A "STANDARD" "Ride the Chariot" newly released
If you need a new Spiritual for the chorus, this one is perfect. Evaluated as a level 2 (easy-medium difficulty), this chart reminiscent of the Far Westerners is an easy read and features, dare we admit it, the baritone for a few brief moments on the melody!
Available in arrangements for men's voices or women's voices. Click through to hear preview tracks! |
 MONDAY, MAY 5, 2014
Music Monday Canada joins the nation in song
Join Canadians from every region of the country to emphasize the importance of music education as Music Monday turns 10! Take a stand in our communities and perform the same song on the same day, at the same time, uniting the entire country in song.
Music Monday celebrates its 10th anniversary with a live webcast May 5 linking simultaneous events across the country, concluding with synchronized nationwide performances of "I.S.S. (Is Somebody Singing)" with former Canadian Space Agency Astronaut Chris Hadfield, led by Maestro Bramwell Tovey of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra.
Thanks to barbershop arranger Chris Arnold, zbarbershop charts and recordings are available at
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NASHVILLE | JULY 27- AUGUST 3
Directors College serves every level
Directors College is the greatest week of education you could possibly receive as a Barbershopper. From the wannabe directors to the extremely advanced directors, and everything in between, there is something for you to learn at Harmony University Directors College.
You do not need to audition to be eligible to attend Directors College. All you need is a desire to learn.
The majority of our DC faculty has higher education degrees in the areas in which they are teaching. Knowledge is certainly POWER at Directors College.
Directors College has a specific curriculum that has been refined over the years to give you the best bang for the buck.
In Directors College, you can expect
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Sequential Conducting Techniques tracks (based on skill set)
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Sequential Music Theory track (based on knowledge)
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Sequential Sound Management classes (based on years of attendance)
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Courses to assist the director on Leadership, How to Teach What You Know, Choral Methods, Rehearsal Techniques, Arranging, and many more...
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Courses to assist the director to assist members of the chorus on Sight Singing, How to Be a Great Section Leader, Warm Ups, Implementing a Voice Training Regimen, and many more...
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Informal conversations with your faculty on how they do what they do!
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Insights on how to be more successful on your craft of directing a barbershop chorus
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PLUS...all the social / fraternal benefits of Harmony University!
Tuition to Directors College is a legitimate chapter expense. Check out the complete catalog and schedule now.
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Minnesota Twins jump on the barbershop bandwagon
Filed in the "OF COURSE" category, here comes a story about a pitching crew for a Major League Baseball team jumping on the Barbershop bandwagon to light a fire of support from their fan base. Try to find some bigger mustaches next time, guys.
Props to After Hours quartet for vocals and AH baritone Bryan Ziegler for the arrangement .
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Young singers offered scholarships to Harmony Brigade
"Extreme Quartetting" takes place when committed quartet singers pour themselves into mastering high-quality arrangements in advance of gatherings where they mix and match endlessly with other equally devoted singers.
Indulge your love of quartet singing at some of these events:
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MORE SONGS | MORE REP | MORE WAYS | MORE OFTEN "Cups" arranged for women's and mixed ensembles
Since there is an increasing need for more Sweet Adeline arrangements and even dare we mention mixed barbershop, "Cups" has been released in multiple formats:
"Cups (When I'm Gone)," of course, comes from the hit movie Pitch Perfect, and is perfect for Harmony Explosion camps, shows 'n' glows. Listen and try it out! |
NEXT EVENT: THURSDAY, MAY 8, NOON CDT
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