VIDEO OF THE WEEK
Riptide 2.0 sings on CBS
Before they became perennial top 5 medalists, Riptide appeared on CBS Saturday Morning back on October 9, 1999 to perform and talk about barbershop music. This formation of the quartet is made up of Jeff Selano, Tim Reynolds, Richard Lewellen, and Eric King, who would enjoy great success together for several more years and become a favorite of audiences all over the Society. #tbt
Riptide (1999)- Chordbusters March/Brand New Day Medley
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2017 INTERNATIONAL UPDATE
The PREMIUM BARBERSHOP theater experience!
You've never heard Barbershop like this -- in an intimate 7,000-seat venue designed for music!
- Perfect sound at every seat INCLUDED!
- State-of-the-art concert lighting INCLUDED!
- Perfect sight lines throughout the facility INCLUDED!
For the first time, all of our shows and contests will be walk-in ready -- the minute we arrive at the Axis Theater, everything required for a sensational show is already in place. This premium space was built for the demanding needs of music industry superstars like Britney Spears, J-Lo, and the Miss Universe finals. (No, Steve Harvey will not do the call-off at the quartet finals.)
Great ready for our incredible performance venue for 2017...
The stunning AXIS Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.
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READ THE RULEBOOK
Society Board announces adjustments to bylaws 
At meetings this fall, and after consulting with the District Presidents Council, the Society Board updated the Standard Chapter Bylaws to provide more flexibility to chapters in the manner in which they operate.
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BACK IN MY HOMETOWN 
Cory Hunt to keynote
at Midwinter in Reno
Reno's local barbershop boy-turned-champion Cory Hunt takes the stage this year to deliver the opening keynote address at the annual Midwinter Convention in Reno. A Reno native, Cory got his start in barbershop 21 years ago with the Reno Silver Dollar Chorus. After spending some time in the southern California region and winning a gold medal with the 2008 International Quartet Champion (and transcendent trendsetting ensemble) OC Times and perennial champs Westminster Chorus, he returned to his native home and is now, among other impressive-sounding titles, Director of the Northern Sales Region at the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development.
Cory brings many years of service and contribution to the barbershop art form, and now his experience in public service supporting and serving Nevada's governor, to the table in a keynote address you do not want to miss.
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SONG OF WELCOME 
Meet HQ's new A&R Manager, Scott Harris
Harmony Hall welcomed a new staff member this week! Musician, arranger, and all around swell guy Scott Harris has accepted the newly created role of Arranger and Repertoire Manager (A&R for short). He'll be the primary contact for our arrangers and will oversee the creation and editing of new and existing barbershop arrangements to be distributed and sold through the Society and through external partners.
Scott brings some serious music chops, as well as a background including teaching, collaborating with other artists, and working in a variety of musical styles. All that and he's already sung his first tag. (Any guy who starts out with Aura Lee and gets it the second time through is going to fit in just fine...) Welcome to the Barbershop family, Scott!
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REQUIRED READING
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In a Nutshell: What Makes Barbershop Sound Different From Other Singing Styles?
Barbershopper and self-proclaimed "occasional writer" Jon Nicholas took to his keyboard and created a truly great resource for his fellow singers.
We love the highly readable tone and easy-to-understand explanations that this piece provides. Add this link to your required reading for new recruits and anyone who wants to understand why our sound is so distinct.
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HFI NEWS
A New Year brings new faces to Harmony Foundation
Joy Carrigan joined Harmony Foundation International as director of strategic partnerships in early December. With more than 25 years of development experience, she has raised millions for prestigious institutions and organizations including Yale University, the Environmental Defense Fund, the American Heart Association, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (better known as MIT) and Harvard University. Joy will manage a national donor portfolio from her home office in Sag Harbor, New York.
 Elizabeth Wilde assumed the role of regional director of development for Harmony Foundation International in November. She comes to us most recently from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where she served as associate director of alumni relations. In addition to development and alumni roles, she has experience in student admissions, marketing, athletics and music education. Elizabeth holds bachelor's and master's degrees in music and has extensive solo and group performance experience in both music and dance.
 Connie Harris was hired as the first director of communications at Harmony Foundation International in December. She has almost 20 years of communications experience with a focus in nonprofit education and health care environments. She has a passion for music and professional expertise in strategy, branding, content management and integration, and graphic design. Most recently with University of Tennessee Foundation, she has also served in roles at Vanderbilt University, Florida State University and West Tennessee Healthcare.
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