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BEANS AND BURGERS, AND KEGS OF GOOD BEER
Brewing up some fun for Nashville!
Among its many delights, Nashville has a nice craft brewing scene, and visitors to the convention will find plenty of choices throughout the city for a refreshing beverage. Courageously, a select team local barbershoppers has donated numerous volunteer late night hours to sampling the best.
As a result, we're pleased to disclose we are working with top brewpubs to create a special convention beer to enjoy while visiting Music City in July. The brewmasters are leaning toward a Belgian-style Pale Ale -- a super-drinkable brew that will please the entire crowd. But first, this fine creation needs a suitably barbershoppy name.
Some guidelines: Naturally, all suggestions should be in good taste. Something that translates well to a NON-barbershop audience would be helpful. A riff on the particular style would be nice, but is not required. A few silly names to get you going...bet you can top these!
Lemon Squeezy
A nice citrusy weiss.
The Auto Towner
Non-alcoholic, for longer singing sessions The Golden Staters
A classic pilsner! FRED
A weird name for a great Imperial stout. Drink only while wearing a loud suit and funny glasses.
Disclaimer: As always, please act responsibly, be safe, and obey all applicable laws.
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Make your Barbershop Business known!
How can you get your name and business card into the hands of thousands of barbershoppers? Advertise at the convention!
Exhibitor spaces - Exhibitor booths still available, but prime spots are going quickly, so reserve your booth now.
Big screen ads - create your own ad and reach everyone in the area!
Program page ads - Our convention program is getting an upgrade. Stay tuned for revised ad specifications... including FULL COLOR!
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#BHSNASH: DEADLINE IS TODAY!
Have your ticket but haven't booked a room?
 Nashville is a top summer destination and downtown hotel rates have been slowly rising over the past few years. Our events team has worked wonders to secure convention room rates well below what you'd find on your own... but TODAY, June 3, is the last day to book at this lower rate!
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Join Crossroads for Hill Day!
On June 23, NAfME will lead the single largest gathering of music education advocates to Capitol Hill. The event also will feature advocacy training, a special Collegiate Advocacy Summit, and an award ceremony, including the presentation of the Stand for Music Award to Crossroads Quartet.
If you are a music educator, student, or advocate of the Arts in Schools in the greater DC area, consider joining the crowd!
Crossroads at the 2015 NAfME Opening Concert |
EVERYTHING OLD IS... STILL OLD.
Search continues for old C&J Materials
 Kevin Keller loves the old songs, and the old judges, and the way the old judges judged the old songs in the old days. The past C&J Chair is heading up a team that is searching for old materials that help describe the evolution of our judging system.Says Kevin: I appreciate everyone's help in trying to uncover old judging documents. [Here's a list of what has been collected so far.] We're still in search of any materials to fill in gaps. As you clean out your closets, boxes and file cabinets, let me know of any of your finds. Obviously, Harmonizer articles are available online, but any sort of letters associated with judging, anecdotes as to why changes in the rules were made, etc. are greatly appreciated. Please drop me a line if you have anything of interest!
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CAN'T MISS TICKET OF THE WEEK
Join your favorite AIC quartets for a night to remember!
 Make sure to pick up your tickets to see Storm Front, Power Play, Ringmasters, and so much more in Nashville this summer, appearing at the incredible Schermerhorn Symphony Center for two star-studded shows.
Show times:
Wednesday, July 6
Thursday, July 7
7:30 pm
Ringmasters - Mills Brothers Medley |
Check out the May/June issue of The Harmonizer,
Highlights:
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Deke Sharon, the godfather of contemporary a cappella, is our newest Honorary Lifetime Member. Learn why he's so PUMPED about the future of barbershop harmony.
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Instant Classic won gold with an incredible lock and ring and a deep connection with the audience. Learn how they accomplished both, from quartet guru, coach, and proud Dad,
Scott Kitzmiller.
- One of our best Midwinter conventions ever
is on the books. Relive the memories! (You can also see the performances here, here, and here!) - Singing flat is most often a symptom, and not the underlying problem. Learn 10 reasons why we sing flat... and how to fix them.
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BADGES? WE DON'T NEED NO STINKING BADGES...
If you can't sing in front of them, sit alongside them: Judge along in the Best Seats In The House
 "That was an 86," you whisper to your seatmate. "No way they don't make the Ten." The arena rustles with the sound of hundreds of similar whispered conversations. Everyone, it seems, is an expert. Yet the contest itself is decided by 15 pros sitting in the prime spot in front of the stage.
How would your scores stack up? And how would it sound sitting in the Judging Area?
Find out: Bid now for the Best Seats In The House, a fundraising activity for Harmony Foundation International and the Contest & Judging Committee.
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