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YOUTH IN HARMONY... ALL OF 'EM
Youth Chorus Festival trial expansion in 2017 opens door to mixed and women's ensembles
We all want more barbershop activity involving more singers in more schools...and, in particular, an increased number of sustainable school programs that continue to spread barbershop joy. That's why the 2017 International Youth Barbershop Chorus Festival will accept entries from women's and mixed choruses in addition to men's choruses.
For years, music educators have told us they'd love to bring their choirs to the Festival, but they simply can't restrict student participation to men only. Allowing only a portion of their students to participate means that many of our interested teachers have to (reluctantly) say no to attending.
As a direct result, we are offering an experimental expanded format in 2017 to create more opportunities for barbershop harmony, enable more Music Educators and students to engage in our Outreach programs, and awaken more youth to our culture of lifelong singing... bringing us even closer to our goal of a better world, singing.
EXCLUSIVE: What's new for the 2017 Youth Chorus Festival?
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BHS PRESENTS:
Pitch Perfected! Spend an evening with the AIC
What's better than an evening of gold medal quartets singing their very best music? How about TWO EVENINGS!?! To take in all that the Association of International Champions has to offer, be sure to add Pitch Perfected: An Evening of Vocal Harmony to your convention week schedule... on the night that you choose!
Our finest performers deserve the finest venue in the city, and the visually AND acoustically stunning Schermerhorn Symphony Center will showcase our stars to local audiences, powered by additional marketing efforts from the Symphony. More top-notch barbershop for new audiences --YES, PLEASE!
Our annual gathering of champions will feature the same lineup for shows on Wednesday, July 6 and Thursday, July 7, allowing convention attendees and music-loving local residents to enjoy an incredible show made of pure a cappella. More intimate than our usual arena venue, the Schermerhorn hosts incredible musicians from all over the world and we are thrilled to introduce their patrons and fellow Nashville music-lovers to a show unlike any other.
Tickets are available at multiple price levels ranging from fancy-night-out to bring-the-whole-family. Click here to reserve your seats during our sneak preview window... tickets go on sale to the public next week!
Barbershop Insider Tip: Go to the Thursday show and you can still cheer madly at the quartet quarterfinals on Wednesday!
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GRANTS ARE WHERE IT'S AT! 
Make a Difference with grants from the Barbershop Harmony Society
If someone told you, "We're running a start-up business incubator program, and we're looking for people with great ideas who need funding," would you jump at the chance to do something great?
If your chapter or district has been working an idea, now's the time to finalize those plans, get an application started, and kick it into a higher gear.
Full details and application links are online at www.barbershop.org/grants
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK
The Hut-Sut Song
Swedish quartet Stockholm Syndrome charmed (and perhaps confused) the crowd in Pittsburgh with this 1940's novelty song. Recorded by Mel Torme', Freddy Martin and Spike Jones, this tune pops up from time to time in movies and television, ranging from The Muppet Show to From Here To Eternity.
And you thought they just made it all up, didn't you!?!
Stockholm Syndrome - The Hut-Sut Song
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NOT FUNNY, BUT INFORMATIVE
Remember to complete your legal filings, then report them in eBiz
All U.S. chapters, districts and subsidiaries (Brigades, etc.) must report to the IRS by May 15th each year using Form 990 or Form 990N. Failure to file on time can result in either financial penalties for each day a return is late or loss of non-profit status or both. Canadian Chapters must file on or before June 30 with the Canada Revenue Agency. Filing these annual reports with government agencies isn't just a good idea; it's the law.
The Barbershop Harmony Society also requires that ALL chapters, both US and Canadian, must complete a financial review for 2015 by May 15, 2016. This is not difficult, is not an audit and merely requires that a financially savvy person, other than the treasurer, inspect your books.
After you've filed your paperwork, be sure to report that fact in ebiz.barbershop.org to ensure the entire organization can accurately report on compliance.
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SING... AND SERVE... AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Make your mark: Serve on the BHS Board!
 The Board of Directors of the Barbershop Harmony Society has openings for two Members-at-Large for three-year terms beginning in January 2017. If you have a history of service in barbershop, business, public service, education, or other areas and a desire to serve your Society at the highest level, this is your chance.
The deadline to apply is March 28, 2016.
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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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SMARTY-PANTS MUSICIAN
Mathematics meets music
One can hardly be a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society without being familiar with the work of David Wright. David's achievements span historical research, arranging, directing, coaching and teaching - not to mention being a delightful guy and trusted mentor.
Also, he has a day job: Chairman of the Mathematics Department at Washington University in St. Louis. We said he was smart, right?
Now, we all know about just intonation - we live and die by ringing chords by nudging around just so. Well, David recently brought that practice, and the mathematics that describe it, to a prestigious forum: the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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