June 17, 2016

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Gentlemen Songsters bridge the generation gap

Membership survey closing soon!

Song of the Week

NYC quartet appears on Food Network

An AIC show not to be missed

Thank You, Mr. President

New quartet resource web page launched

#BHSNASH Convention updates

HFI adds Robert Rund to staff

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SING FOR A LIFETIME
The Gentlemen Songsters go back to school
Fun collaboration alert! Detroit's Gentlemen Songsters shared a performance with Royal Oak Middle School's sixth grade choir... and things got a little wild! The guys had a terrific time with teacher Diane Mehringer's class. Not only did they perform on their spring concert, but they got to sing with these awesome kids.

SHOW US YOUR FLAIR

Membership survey closes on Monday, June 20th!

The BHS membership survey is about to close... thank you to everyone who has participated! As the collection phase comes to a close, we'd especially love to hear from our newer members in the five-years-or-less category, as that group isn't as well represented.

If that's you (or even if it isn't), consider spending a few minutes to share your input... we want to hear from ALL segments of the membership to make decisions about the direction of the Society. The strategic planning team is excited about the next steps and looks forward to hearing from even more of you!

SONG OF THE WEEK

COMING SOON: Yuletide Favorites, vol II

The long-awaited Yuletide Favorites Vol. II will debut at the convention in just a few short weeks! Pick up your copy at Harmony Marketplace or order online starting convention week. Learning tracks will be available, too!

This new collection will perk up your existing holiday repertoire and give your December performances a whole new sound.

WHATCHA GOT COOKIN'?

Barbershop + Food = a perfect match!

NY-based quartet Quatrain is a special guest on Food Network's The Kitchen for their Father's Day themed episode, highlighting the top dishes to make for Dad.

Check out their Food Network debut on Saturday, June 17 at 11am. Not only did they get to sing for their supper... celebrity chefs Geoffrey Zakarian and Jeff Mauro got in on the singing action! Quatrain had a blast on set and the hosts were an enthusiastic audience!

Check local listings for air times.

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 OC Times, Crossroads, 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

BARBERSHOP-PARAZZI

Honoring Society President Don Fuson

Have you selfied with the man himself? Per Society tradition, each past president is gifted a scrapbook at the end of their term. Be a part of his keepsake by submitting your photos, personal notes, funny stories about Society Board President Don Fuson to scrapbook@barbershop.org.

Don't have one yet? Be sure to snap one in Nashville!

Deadline for submission is September 1st.

NEW AND IMPROVED

One stop shopping for your quartet

You can now find everything you need to know about quartetting in one convenient location.

Quartet contest and judging manuals, renewal and registration links, video examples, free music links.... and so much more!

#everythingbutmatchingsocks

Visit: http://www.barbershop.org/quartets/

HFI STAFFING NEWS
Robert Rund Joins Harmony Foundation as Regional Director, Western Region

We are delighted to welcome Robert Rund to our team as Regional Director of Development.

Robert says, "I am aware that there are many people who love barbershop and who have a passion for Harmony Foundation. It is clear to me that behind the fellowship and performance opportunities that are the fruit of its labors, there is much work to be done to ensure the future of its programs and that of the Barbershop Harmony Society. It is also clear to me that this work requires skilled development professionals."

Robert is not only one of those professionals but also someone with a good sense of the big picture. He has enjoyed a stellar career in arts management and financial development to sustain enterprise - experience and perspective that will serve both the Society and the Foundation well as we point forward with bold anticipation of our future.

Having been a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society since age seven as a singer, director, and arranger, he has been a direct beneficiary of the organization. As a President's Council member, he embodies the role and mission of the Foundation.