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December 11, 2015 
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Now YOU can be Outstanding, too!
Communicating about communications
One man (or woman...) band
Tell us all about it at Midwinter
Can't Stop Singing... Sinatra
Family Programs at International: The Survey
#belikeEddie
Holiday Schedule for HQ and HFI
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK

HU presents: Outstanding In Front
This collection of instructional videos will help you take your directing skills from "arm-waver" to "directing ninja" in 16 classes. Instructor Larry Dodge guides you through the series, offering practical advice, multiple techniques, and covering topics ranging from basic conducting skills to crafting your chorus' sound. This series is just the beginning of our mission to bring HU classes and content to you online. Stay tuned for more offerings in 2016! 
 
HU: Outstanding In Front - Larry Dodge

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD

Hey Barbershop world.... we're listening!
The BHS marketing team want to hear from YOU about what you like to hear, watch, and read about. Take our media survey to tell us your thoughts about the topics we cover: 
  • What do you find the most interesting? The least?
  • Do Barbershoppers age 65+ engage with us on Facebook? (Lots!)
  • What do chapter leaders want to read and view more often?
  • What single topic will almost everyone definitely read or view?
Your likes and dislikes are coming into focus as more of you take the BHS Communication Survey. We especially enjoy reading your written comments... Keep 'em coming!

ONE MAN BAND

RECORD ALL THE TAGS: Acapella from PicPlayPost

If ever there was a phone app (unintentionally) created just for tag fanatics, this is it! Currently available only on iTunes, this fun little app lets you record up to 9 tracks at a time and upload the video to your own social media. Brings a new meaning to Four Parts, No Waiting, doesn't it?!? Give it a try and see if your new favorite quartet is just, well, YOU.

Find it here: http://bit.ly/acapellaapp

Looking for more apps for vocalists? Try this list!

ABC: ALWAYS BE CLOSING

Programs! Get your programs!
The 2016 MidWinter Convention is now opened up for program ads, big screen ads, and exhibitors... just like the summer convention! And even better news, the prices are reduced so that more people can take advantage of the opportunity to advertise to their fellow barbershoppers!

Deadline for the program ads is December 21, so if you want to place a program ad, be sure to submit by next week. Deadline for big screen ads and exhibit reservations is January 15.

Visit our web page to access the downloadable form and other information. All submissions should be sent to Mark Holdeman at bhs_exhibits@sbcglobal.net

OL' BLUE EYES 

Happy birthday, Mr. Sinatra!
There are few artists with a body of work like his... and so many regularly appear in barbershop performances from contest stage to retirement home sing-a-long. Pretty much everyone can relate to a Sinatra tune, so we thought we'd join in the celebration of Frank's 100th birthday and feature a few of our favorite Sinatra arrangements. 

    In Other Words (Fly Me To The Moon), arr. by Scott Kitzmiller
    Come Fly With Me, arr. by Kevin Keller
    That's Life, arr. by Roger Payne
    Summer Wind, arr. by Joe Johnson

And... of course:
A Mighty Wind - My Way

Do you bring the entire family to International? 
Do you want to???

Harmony Hall is looking into ways to expand your convention week childcare and youth program options in an effort to make our convention week more family-friendly. But first we want to know a little more about your family's needs. Would parents utilize on-site childcare while they watch the contest? Looking for more tours and local activities for the non-barbershoppers in your crowd? 

 

If you have family attending the convention... or think you might in the future... take a moment to CLICK HERE and participate in our survey!

#BELIKEEDDIE


The earlybird pricing deadline for Midwinter is NEST WEEK! Don't miss out on the best registration rate for this fantastic week with Deke Sharon, Instant Classic, Westminster Chorus, Saturday Evening Post, and so much more!

Register here: www.barbershop.org/reno

WE WERE ON A BREAK

Holiday schedule announced
Annual winter break runs from close of business on Wednesday, December 23rd through Friday, January 1st. Harmony Hall will return to our normal schedule on Monday, January 4. Merchandise orders and membership renewals received during the closure will be processed as quickly as possible upon our return. 
 
Harmony Foundation offices will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Foundation offices will be open again Monday, December 28 - Thursday, December 31st, closing on January 1, New Year's day. HFI Development Directors will be available by cell throughout the entire season: 
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