August 6, 2015

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Harmony University: Best. Week. Ever.

Song of the Week

Saying Goodbye

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BEST WEEK EVER

Good times at Harmony University!

WOW! What a week we had with all of our students and faculty in Nashville last week. Days filled with classes and connection; evenings filled with woodshedding, tags, and and ice cream; a fun day of performing for audiences all over Nashville... and so much more that we couldn't begin to describe it all!

We can try, though: take a look at all this joy!

General session videos can be seen here, with more being added through next week.

Remember: Re-entry back into the real world is hard to do after spending a week in a barbershop bubble. Take it slow!

SONG OF THE WEEK

Christmas in July... er... August!

Ok, so it may be a teensy bit early to be SINGING holiday music, but it's not a bad idea to get started on learning it. If your group needs a repertoire refresher, take a look at "Little Saint Nick"... now available in this not-so-classic quartet kit!

Made famous by the Beach Boys, this novelty song has been covered by Hanson, Captain and Tennille, and a cappella favorites Straight No Chaser. Add a little summertime vibe to your winter performances!

Little Saint Nick:

http://shop.barbershop.org/sheet-music/quartet-kits/little-saint-nick-quartet-kit/

SAYING GOODBYE
Honoring a Legend: Gene Cokeroft

WRITERS WRITE!

Top bulletin editors honored

The results are in! PROBE (Public Relations Officers and Bulletin Editors) has recognized the top four editors in the 2015 International Bulletin Contest. Read about the winners here.

And, since keeping you and your ensemble
informed AND entertained is no easy task, say something nice to the hard-working volunteer who is slaving away at their keyboard on your behalf. Those barbershop puns don't just write themselves, folks.

VIDEO OF THE WEEK

First YouTube... then HU!

These guys appear to be your average quartet, but when you look a little closer they seem oddly familiar. Over 5 million people watch them serenade an airplane full of passengers on their way to the Midwinter Convention in New Oreans. Not satisfied with internet fame, Port City Sound came to Harmony University to step up their entertainment game... and boy, did they ever! Don't miss a minute of this hilarious performance.

Port City Sound - Harmony University 2015

HELP US HELP YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Grant applications accepted beginning September 1

We sing every week. We learn every week. And every week, your Society grows in stature as it doubles and redoubles its efforts to make a difference in peoples' lives.

A powerful tool in that effort is the Society's Outreach Grants program. Thanks to funds underwritten by Harmony Foundation International, we have awarded an astounding $285,000 in 2015 to efforts to encourage singing among youth, seniors, and communities. That amount is expected to grow by ten percent next year, too!

Are YOU ready to make a difference? Another application window opens September 1 through October 31, so now is the time to get planning for 2016.

To assist you through the process of designing and applying for a grant, our Outreach team will release a few webinar videos over the coming weeks. Check back often at www.barbershop.org/resources/membership-resources/grants

First up: Joe Cerutti gives an overview of the program to date, and looks forward to what comes next.

TREAT YO SELF

Head to #BHSPGH all over again!

Re-live the incredible moments we saw in this years contest... like this thrilling visual spectacle from the Ambassadors of Harmony. (We're all performing members now, right?!?!)

Pre-order your convention CDs and DVDs here and enjoy the best of the best... any time you want!

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