BARBER-SHIZZLE... IT'S DA BOMB, YO.
Main Street goes viral!
We knew they were special. We knew the performance was special. And when
Main Street's modern pop medley "These Will Be The Good Old Days Twenty Years From Now" hit YouTube, the rest of the world learned it, too... to the tune of over 100,000 views in 24 hours and closing in on 200,000 views as of press time!
This performance earned them a third-place bronze medal for the second time, and fifth medal overall. The veteran performers have traveled the world, although they're partial to the amusements of Orlando, Florida, their home base, where they have all worked as entertainers .
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WALK, RIDE, SLIP, SLIDE.... ANY WAY TO GET THERE!
Qualify for YBQC at Midwinter Convention
Many, many more young singers need to get their first taste of the quartet experience, and more than 400 of them are already gathering at Midwinter in Reno for the International Youth Barbershop Chorus Festival. Why not give them a shot at quartet singing also? Any quartet wishing to qualify can come to Reno to sing... AND take in the great shows, barbershop camaraderie, and master classes led by the aca-mazing Deke Sharon. More ways for more people to experience MORE BARBERSHOP!
Details: www.barbershop.org/competitions/youth-barbershop-quartet-competition |
PTX IS JUST LIKE US!
"We still watch the barbershop quartet finals..."
says Pentatonix
As Grammy Award-winning juggernaut Pentatonix continues blazing new trails in the contemporary a cappella scene, they stop for a moment to admit what may surprise many. Even while PTX has redefined 'cool' for a cappella enthusiasts, these confessed choir nerds continue embracing their roots, implore everyone to SING, and roughly once a year take a little time to watch the Barbershop Harmony Society Quartet Finals. |
HARMONY FOUNDATION HELPS YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Easy as 1 - 2 - 3
Make a sound choice -- learn how you can leave a Legacy of Harmony. Look for this feature in the September/October issue of The Harmonizer, or read online!
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GET YOUR NA(f)ME ON
Stop by and see us at NAfME in Nashville
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Opening night concert performance by Crossroads, 2009 International Quartet Champion. This is A Big Deal -- a featured spot that signals that these men represent the very best in vocal music. (Which we all knew, right?)
- Featured clinic presentation by Crossroads and Grammy-winners The Fairfield Four on the African-American roots of barbershop harmony.
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Featured workshop presentation by Music Educator Outreach specialist Wayne Grimmer demonstrating an innovative system for teaching harmony for singers beginning in early middle school. 
As always, our Outreach team will be on hand meeting educators, answering questions, handing out packets of music, and promoting our many programs for young singers.
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RENO RENO RENO
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FALL INTO HARMONY
Next up!
Three lucky Districts head off to see old friends, sing together, and crown new District champions this weekend.
Dixie District (DIX) - event page
Land O Lakes District (LOL) - event page
Mid-Atlantic District (MAD) - event page
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DON'T WORRY... WE GOT THIS 
Arena renovation in Minneapolis affects 2017 convention plan
The Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Bureau has informed us that the Target Center, a primary venue for our 2017 International Convention, will be undergoing a major renovation during July, 2017. This is breaking news that will potentially have an impact on our 2017 plans. We are in deep conversation with the City of Minneapolis and will keep you posted as our options and solutions reveal themselves. Due to the timing of this announcement, the probability that the 2017 International Convention will be moved to another city is fairly high at this point.
We are exploring a variety of 2017 alternatives that will meet the needs and expectations of our competitors and audiences. Additional information will be released as it becomes available and an official announcement made once the location has been confirmed.
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HARMONY MARKETPLACE: DOWNLOAD EVERYTHING! 
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