While other parts of the world react with indifference to a snowstorm, Nashville gets pretty riled up about even a few inches. In all fairness, we don't really do snow that often so road conditions get out of hand pretty quickly. But a few flakes won't stop our fearless leader from braving the elements and getting to the office, as evidenced here:
The office is closed today to keep our staff safely at home, but we expect to be back on Monday just in time to head out to Reno... where it's warmer. #BHSRENO
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
"Let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King..."
We joined together to celebrate the dream of Dr. King this week and found this gem from The Maccabeats and Naturally 7. These two fantastic a cappella groups collaborated on a cover of James Taylor's own tribute, making music together and adding a little more light to the world. In fact, James Taylor himself shared the video on his own social media, calling it one of the best version of the song he'd heard. That's high praise... and we agree!
The Maccabeats and Naturally 7 - Shed A Little Light
BE A PART OF SOMETHING BIG MIDWINTER WEBCAST: Special offer for students and educators! More than 450 men in 16 choruses will compete for the top honors in the eighth annual International Youth Barbershop Chorus Festival. Broadway, show tunes, old chestnuts and contemporary pop music will light up the stage in a harmonic spectacle unlike anything you've ever seen.
Until now. We want you to see what this is all about. So we're giving it away FREE for music educators and students.
Log in to barbershop.org/outreachusing your valid school email address, and receive FREE access to all contest sessions. Show the contest during class sessions, or share the link to let students watch live or in replay later that week.
Share this with your students, classmates, and educators in the music world.
Sign up now! All it takes is a school email address.
BE MIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE Song of the Week This week it's more of an intro! Published in this month's Harmonizer is a handy dandy little opening few measures to set up all of those Singing Valentines you'll be delivering next month. A song is great, but a personalized song is a total win. Send your love notes to Steve Delehanty for this one!
MAKING A NAME FOR YOURSELF ID & Ticket = Badge at Midwinter In order to ensure the safety of our attendees and prevent mis-use of our event badges (yes, it happens...), a ticket and ID will be required to print your convention badge. This small change will bring us in line with industry standard protocols and ensure that our events will continue to be the type of friendly and safe environment that barbershoppers pride themselves on.
Some tips for registering:
What will I need to register in Reno? Please bring your ticket and a picture ID in order to create your name badge, pick up a program, and other information.
What if I want to print name badges for my entire party? You will only be permitted to print the number of badges equal to the number of tickets you have.
What if I am traveling with a minor who doesn't have a picture id? Those under 18 will still require a ticket to print a name badge, but will not require an id if they are present with their guardian or YCF chaperone.
What if I bought my "registration" from someone else? It is acceptable to have bought your registration from a chorus member or friend who couldn't attend. Just bring your picture id and the physical ticket in order to register.
Further questions? Please email us at customerservice@barbershop.org or visit the ticketing/registration desk in the Tuscany foyer starting Wednesday (1/27) at 9:00 am.
#SINGWITHW
Westminster Chorus ready to take Reno by storm! Not only are they planning to workshop with the Youth Chorus attendees and sing in the All Chapter Chorus AND visit area schools, but there's a full Westminster Chorus show set coming our way, too. You'll see this gem as a part of the All Chapter Chorus set... we can't wait!
Westminster Chorus - Lost In The Stars
"We are very excited to be singing and working alongside many of the young men at the Barbershop Harmony Society's Midwinter Convention in Reno, NV this year!
Here is one of the arrangements we'll be doing during our time in Reno. Although it's one of our older pieces, it's always a beautiful song to come back to and we're looking forward to sharing it with you all." #ONEWEEK
BEST WEEK EVER
Registration for Harmony University is open!
Registration for HU 2016 is up and running. Half of the quartet track is already full and we have room for just a few more choruses, so if you're thinking to bring your group to the best education week you'll ever have.... then get moving!
Look for more information in the latest issue of The Harmonizer... in mailboxes soon or online here.
DEPT OF GAGS AND MEMES
COME ON DOWN TO NASHVILLE Register for housing and make your plan for the week! Registration for hotels opens up on Monday for all of our Nashville attendees. Take a look at the list and find your home for the week!
Trying to plan your week? Here's the basic schedule for the week so you can figure out how to fit in all those great Nashville restaurants. So much brisket, y'all.
"Let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King..."
