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Warm up your voice with Donny Rose
"You've Got A Friend In Me" has never left your mind
Now or never: pre-order Vegas recordings
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge spans nations, chapters
Experience The Harmonizer online in a new way
Changing lives: unleashing Andrew's voice
Expanded barbershop offerings now online at Hal Leonard
I WOKE UP SINGING THIS MORNING

Last week we told you about our new Director of Harmony University, Donny Rose. New kid's been on the job nine whole days now, and doggone if he hasn't fixed everything.

 

His secret? He starts every morning with a great vocal warm-up. You can, too. See the man in action in The Harmony University Warm-Up Series on YouTube.



 

"You've Got A Friend In Me"
Songwriter Randy Newman has had a great pop career of singable, witty songs, but his wider fame has come in later years as a composer of film scores. Up for this week is his quintessential buddy song from the hit movie Toy Story: "You've Got a Friend in Me."


 

All singers (even the baritone!) get to have the melody in this quick-learner from arranger Dan Wessler and a track from Tim Buetel (do you get the love from After Hours here?) This will be a sure winner with audiences of all ages.

IT'S NOW OR NEVER
Get Vegas recordings by pre-order ONLY;
sale extended to September 15
 

This year's convention recordings will be sold by pre-order ONLY. There will be no additional items available after the pre-sale closes September 15.

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge spans nations, chapters
Yep, we know, there are lots of great videos related to the social pilanthropy phenomenon. This one is not the first, nor the last, but definitely one of the finest productions we've seen. No surprise, coming from 2013 International Chorus Champion Toronto Northern Lights.
Toronto Northern Lights ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Toronto Northern Lights ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Experience The Harmonizer online in a whole new way


We're testing a new online format using a service provided by issuu.com which provides a potentially more compelling way to engage with the digital version of The Harmonizer. Check out the July/August 2014 issue , then send your feedback to harmonizer@barbershop.org


CHANGING LIVES: HARMONY FOUNDATION PROFILE SERIES 

How Andrew unleashed his voice and found his path 


 

Andrew Lujan was a shy, reserved kid who didn't know who he was, or who he wanted to be. When singing became a part of his life and Barbershoppers reached into his life, it changed forever. Follow this journey of self-discovery and how donors from Harmony Foundation created an opportunity for one young man to reach his potential and discover who he is. 

Harmony Foundation - Andrew Lujan's Story


 

(Yes, you're right - THAT Andrew, tenor of 2014 Collegiate Champion The Academy.
 

2014 BHS Intl Championship Performance: The Academy - Beautiful Dreamer
 


As reported previously, the Society's music publishing efforts will be vastly expanded by a new worldwide distribution deal with  Hal Leonard Corporation,  the world's largest music print publisher and digital content provider. We're delighted to report the first batch of titles have been released online, with a terrific new look that has great shelf appeal.

 

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