March 25, 2016 
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OUT OF THE OFFICE

Harmony Hall closed Friday, March 25

Our headquarters staff will be taking a much-needed breather for the holiday weekend. Our offices will be closed on Friday, March 25, 2016. Expect our folks to report to work on Monday bleary-eyed from staying up late watching March Madness, their fingers stained with Easter egg dye, their tempers frayed from chocolate-crazed children banging off the walls on Sunday. Just like you.

Then again, not everyone has kids, watches basketball, or observes Christian holidays. In that case, here's how you can barbershop up a long weekend:

  • Commit to reviewing your doggone music. Your director will love you!
  • Stretch yourself to download a good tag app, and learn all four parts to a new tag. Teach it at the afterglow this week.
  • Dust off your oldest barbershop recordings, and remember how barbershop sounded when you started. What did you love? What do you do better/differently today? How can you personally draw out the best, most authentic sound of your own voice and quartet?
  • Look at your quartet or chapter website. Update the broken links. Consider ditching posed portraiture that tells no story in favor of dynamic action shots that convey the excitement of barbershop harmony.
  • Use your ears -- explore barbershop podcasting! (More on that below!)
BHS PRESENTS:
Pitch Perfected -- Superstar AIC lineup announced

This show is so great, we're doing it TWICE!  Click here for details...

2015 - Instant Classic
2013 - Masterpiece
2012 - Ringmasters
2010 - Storm Front
2009 - Crossroads
2008 - OC Times
2006 - Vocal Spectrum
2003 - Power Play
1991 - The Ritz (25th Anniversary celebrant)

AIC chorus, directed by Tony DeRosa

Tickets are on sale now... you won't want to miss it!

WHAT'S IN YOUR EARBUDS?

Listen up: Explore barbershop podcasting

The only thing Barbershoppers like better than singing is talking about singing. Here are a few barbershop audio productions that prove it!

The newest entry comes from across the pond. John Beesley's HarmonyUK Podcast delivers some of the best production values we've ever heard in barbershop broadcasting. This is "Must Hear" barbershop. Only two shows in the can so far, but well worth your time.

Another relatively new podcast comes from Debra Lynn, a singer and vocal coach. Meet some coaches, arrangers, singers, and judges at www.debralynnmusic.com/music.html 

Toby Shaver digs into the Gold Medal Moments that define barbershop life by interviewing champs and luminaries on his gabfest at goldmedalmoments.com Although new production is on hiatus, there's a nice back catalog of three dozen interviews.

Mike Maino and Jamie Jones explore a wide range of close harmony, including barbershop, on American A Cappella at americanacappella.podbean.com

NEWS YOU CAN USE - SPRING 2016

Now is the very best time to be a Barbershopper

It's true. Look around, and you'll see an explosion of interest in what we do and what we stand for.
  • Barbershop is getting meaningful media coverage, including millions of YouTube views and major network coverage
  • People are crazy about a cappella singing right now, with chart-topping albums, movies, TV shows and touring shows drawing audiences in the tens of thousands.
  • Youth and educator interest is soaring thanks to all of this attention.

More broadly speaking, people everywhere are craving those things we hold most dear: meaningful connections, a chance to make the world a better place. This is nothing new: but in a world fractured by increasingly polarized politics, and paradoxically isolated by technology that should draw us together, our simple equation of musical harmony = personal  harmony is more appealing than ever.

Read more about what is happening RIGHT NOW to further our mission and increase our services to members.


Want to be a part of work like this? Consider joining the Society Board of DirectorsJohn Donehower shares some of his observations as a newer member of the BHS Board. This impactful group is now seeking applicants to fill two open seats... Maybe you? http://www.barbershop.org/2017-board

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: SO META...
Lemon Squeezy gets a haircut...
Barbershoppers singing about a Barbershop... 
"This is a Swedish song, made famous and written by Galenskaparna & After Shave and is what you ultimately get if you mix barbershop with Sweden. The song is about what happens when you go to the barber! Now THAT'S barbershop. In Swedish it needs no description and in English, the only translation we can think of is 'bong bong'".

 
BOSS US AROUND!

Project Coordinators wanted

We are seeking volunteers with project management experience willing to lead fun, high-impact, and diverse projects underway at Harmony Hall!

This Project Coordinator role will help plan high priority projects alongside BHS management and staff, as well as build teams in the field to execute on those projects. Be a part of this exciting new role and join us in our work to improve our Society and enhance the member experience!

HELPING HANDS CLUB

Harmony U scholarship process easier than ever!
Great news for HU attendees and potential students... the scholarship process has been streamlined and is now easier to navigate. Gone are the days when scholarships were distributed by District. With easy online applications, more members can apply and more help can be given. Take a look at our scholarships page and see if you are a fit for any of the available awards. 



Pro tip: If you're a first time student or a BHS front line director, you'll likely see a full or partial scholarship come your way!

JOIN THE TEAM AT HARMONY HALL!

Help wanted: Product Management Ninja
Are you a music licensing pro with a passion for copyright research? Have some serious digital asset management experience? Then we want to talk with you about our Product Manager position! Get the details and submit your application here: http://www.barbershop.org/about-us/careers-internships/ 
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