ONE OF OUR BEST!
SO. MUCH. AWESOMENESS.
We had such a blast at Midwinter that we just can't stop sharing all the the great events. In addition to the Youth Chorus Festival and Senior Quartet Contest, we had DAYS of fantastic performances and events.
Here are a few more highlights:
All Chapter Chorus, featuring Instant Classic and Newfangled Four
Deke Sharon honored as an Honorary Lifetime Member
Deke Sharon sings with OC Times
The Chandler High School Treblemakers
Diocesan Boys School Choir
The Wildcat Harmonizers
Next week: Show highlights, YCF participants, and more Senior quartets!
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HARMONY UNIVERSITY 
Join our roster of leadership facilitators at HU
The Barbershop Harmony Society is expanding its education offerings, and seeks dynamic, effective facilitators for its revitalized leadership education project.
The initial group of certified facilitators will be part of a talent pool entrusted with new Harmony University branded leadership materials which will circulate in district leadership academies and other special events where HU educational offerings are infused into an event.
Learn more here...
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A FINE BROMANCE
A chance meeting, a magic moment,
as reported by an accomplished Barbershopper
"I wanted to bring your attention to a collaboration video that Chanticleer and Cantus - the only two full-time, all-male choral ensembles in America - made a few days ago. The impromptu video was made possible by an alignment of our touring schedules; I don't think the two ensembles have ever been in the same room together, or SUNG TOGETHER... ever! We decided to sing the indelible "Ave Maria" by Franz Biebl for this momentous occasion. We did not practice, nor is it a performance, but it functions more as bridging the gaps of the two popular choral groups in the country, promoting community singing, and showcasing men's close harmony.
The video can be found here or if you have a FB account, it's on our Chanticleer page. Feel free to share!!!!"
- Kory Reid, Assistant Music Director of the Grammy award-winning, all-male vocal ensemble, Chanticleer
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COME ON DOWN TO NASHVILLE 
Register for housing and make your plan for the week!
Registration for hotels is open 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.
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LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART... AND YOU... AND YOU!
Operation: Singing Valentine
Quartets are poised and ready for a marathon of Singing Valentines this weekend! Share your singing adventures online and spread a little extra love around:
 Twitter: Use #singingvalentine in your tweets: "Delivered a #singingvalentine to the mayor." Bonus points for including @barbershopnews (That's us!)
Instagram: Tag your photos with #singingvalentine. You can shoot 14 second video clips, too!
Facebook: Tag your recipients or their business. A little free advertising for everyone! Don't forget the #singingvalentines hashtag.
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Ready to make a difference? 
Take action in 2016!
Our Outreach Grants program supporting community music activities is now accepting applications. Whether it's a youth harmony workshop, a seniors outreach program, or a joint community singing program, we're seeking ways to make the world a better place through music.
In the Fall 2015 application window, the Society has already awarded more than $110,000 to chapters, districts and other organizations. A second application opportunity opens February 1, 2016, for projects taking place between June 1, 2016 through May 30th, 2017.
See the full details, along with application procedures and how-to videos, at www.barbershop.org/grants. Then get to work designing an event that will renew your chapter's faith in itself as an advocate and actor on behalf of music for everyone!
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NOT A RETREAT... AN ADVANCE!
Bring your chorus to Harmony U!
Are you in a chorus looking for a way to re-invigorate your membership? Is your ensemble ready to take your music in a new direction? Do your singers want a new and exciting challenge? Here's your chance to do something about it!
Take a trip to Harmony University and experience a life-changing week that will take your chorus to a new level. Your week at HU will include:
Expert coaching... every day!
Leadership training
Access to personal vocal coaching
Director training and mentoring
Performance opportunities to show off your new skills
Only a few spots are left, so get in touch with us today!
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