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  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News!
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  •  Date Posted: Sat, Nov 2 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News!
    Harmony Headlines – November 2, 2024
    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:
    Convention Corner
    Anticipation – We’re So Close!

     
    Late Breaking News:  Can’t be with us in Louisville?  We are excited to announce Harmony, Inc. will offer a Live Stream of our contest s in partnership with Lionsmane!  The cost is $25 USD.  There will be no replay nor interviews during the broadcast.  Please use this link to register.
     
    Have you followed our Countdown to Contest emails?  If not check your email for our daily IC&C information!
     

     
    Volunteer Sign Up:
    In search of volunteers!  There’s always room to lend a helping hand.  Check out our Signup Genius app or feel free to contact Anne Leinen directly.
     

     
    Make your plans to make the most of IC&C:

    Wednesday – November 6
    6-6:30: Mass Sing with Pam Ringo!
    7-9:00: Opening Ceremonies
    9:30-11:00: Sing with the Queens
    Thursday – November 7
    9-10:45: Education Classes
    10-10:45:  President’s Forum
    11:30-7:00pm: Quartet Semi-Finals
    Friday – November 8
    9-5:00: Chorus Contest
    8:30-10:30: Parade of Champions
    Saturday – November 9
    8:30-10:15:  Education Classes
    11-2:00:  Quartet Finals
    6-8: Celebration Dinner
    8-10:00:  Showcase
    10-12:00 Hospitality Rooms

    NEW!  Last minute change of plans?  We have a solution!
    Are you an individual who still needs to register, or are you about to register just one more person for your chapter? Are you looking for just one more Saturday dinner ticket? If so, be sure to check out the NEW Self-Serve Ticket Transfer bulletin board on the HI website (in the members-only section) 

    Photo Forms - Photo forms are available online.

    Food options!  Plan ahead. There are no on-site food sales at this year’s convention, so you’ll want to plan for this in advance. However, we are delighted the Galt House will offer a special lunch and dinner buffet of soups & salads for $20 per person. The buffet will run daily on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11am – 2pm and 5 pm to 9 pm in Walker’s Exchange.  

    Don’t Forget your Fascinator!
    This year's opening event includes a Derby Hat Contest. So, if you plan to participate make sure to have your fascinator packed and ready to go.  The winner will get a certificate for a comped one-night room and tax for their stay at the Galt House!
    Be A Bracelet Buddy!
    Bracelet buddies wanted! Unaccompanied Minors Chorus had such a blast making bracelets for all of their Area 6 friends, they thought it would be fun if bracelet trading was a "thing" at IC&C in November as well. The kids invite all attendees to make bracelets to trade with the name of their quartet or chorus, or any other fun Harmony related slogan. There's something magical about the way members of our organization cheer for each other, and rocking bracelets with the name of your favorite groups is a great way to show support!
    Too busy or not handy enough to make your own bracelets? UM will make them for your group for $1 a piece. Remember to order enough to trade with your pals, old and new! Email lindsay@tyfystudios.com to place an order. We can't wait to see everyone in Louisville!
     

     
    Order your 2024 IC&C Pin or you can pick it up at our booth at Harmony Mall!
    The 2024 IC&C pins have arrived, and they are beauties! Our wild and crazy pin crew will be selling these keepsakes in Louisville throughout the convention for $15 each. Cash, check and zelle payment options available! All proceeds benefit Sisters of Sound chorus. Questions? Contact us at annlkem@yahoo.com and we will see you in Louisville!
  • Harmony Headlines - This Week's Notable News
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Oct 25 2024
    Harmony Headlines - This Week's Notable News
    Harmony Headlines – October 25, 2024
    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:


    Convention Corner
    It’s Almost Time – We’re So Excited!

    DEADLINE SOON!: October 31, Midnight EDT
    Online Registration closes - order through your AEP registration     HERE until then (you may still purchase AEPs and tickets at the door).

    NEW!  Last minute change of plans?  We have a solution!
    Are you an individual who still needs to register, or are you about to register just one more person for your chapter? Are you looking for just one more Saturday dinner ticket? If so, be sure to check out the NEW Self-Serve Ticket Transfer bulletin board on the HI website (in the members-only section) 

    Photo Forms - Photo forms are available online.

    In search of volunteers!  These opportunities are great way to be part of IC&C and are meaningful contributions in support of Harmony, Inc.  Grab your bestie and sign up today!
    • Two volunteers to sell tickets during Chorus contest from 8:15 to 11:00 and 11:00 – 1:45 am.  
    • Three volunteers for Stage Viewing on Wednesday from 4-6.
      Pattern Escort for Chorus Contest 8:45 – 11:45 am.
       
    If any of these roles sound like a fit, you can sign up here, or feel free to contact Anne Leinen directly.
     
     


    Don’t Forget your Fascinator!
    This year's opening event includes a Derby Hat Contest. So, if you plan to participate make sure to have your fascinator packed and ready to go! Here are the details:
    • Everyone wearing a derby hat/fascinator will get a ticket when entering the ballroom.
    • Then 5 tickets will be drawn out of a hat and those 5 people will come up on stage.
    • We will then present each derby hat competitor and determine the winner based on audience response.
    • The winner will get a certificate for a comped one-night room and tax for their stay at the Galt House!
    Be A Bracelet Buddy!
    Bracelet buddies wanted! Unaccompanied Minors Chorus had such a blast making bracelets for all of their Area 6 friends, they thought it would be fun if bracelet trading was a "thing" at IC&C in November as well. The kids invite all attendees to make bracelets to trade with the name of their quartet or chorus, or any other fun Harmony related slogan. There's something magical about the way members of our organization cheer for each other, and rocking bracelets with the name of your favorite groups is a great way to show support!
    Too busy or not handy enough to make your own bracelets? UM will make them for your group for $1 a piece. Remember to order enough to trade with your pals, old and new! Email lindsay@tyfystudios.com to place an order. We can't wait to see everyone in Louisville!
     
    Order your 2024 IC&C Pin!
    The 2024 IC&C pins have arrived, and they are beauties! Our wild and crazy pin crew will be selling these keepsakes in Louisville throughout the convention for $15 each. Cash, check and zelle payment options available! All proceeds benefit Sisters of Sound chorus. Questions? Contact us at annlkem@yahoo.com and we will see you in Louisville!


    Coming Soon:  Countdown to Convention Daily Communications!

    Congratulations to our Harmony, Inc Participants on World Singing Day
    Sing Together. Unite the world.
     
    We’re so proud of Harmony Heritage, Montreal City Voices and Silk ‘n Sounds who participated in World Singing Day!  Check out social media posts to see and hear performances by:

    Harmony Heritage Facebook Post
    Montreal City Voices Facebook Post

    If you and your besties celebrated World Singing Day -  post and tag your photos with #worldsingingday



     
  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Oct 18 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
    Harmony Headlines – October 16, 2024
    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:
    Convention Corner
    Deadlines Approaching – We’re So Excited!

    October 24
    Submit your     song registration (for competing quartets and choruses)

    October 31, Midnight EDT
    Online Registration closes - order through your AEP registration     HERE until then (you may still purchase AEPs and tickets at the door).
    Volunteer Sign Up:
    In search of volunteers!  These opportunities are great way to be part of IC&C and are meaningful contributions in support of Harmony, Inc.  Grab your bestie and sign up today!
    Two volunteers to sell tickets during Chorus contest from 8:15 to 11:00 am.  Yes, you’ll miss part of the contest, but you’d still be able to see half of the contest. With two volunteers, you can cover one another and see your favorite chorus perform.  Sign up HERE
     

     
    NEW!  Last minute change of plans?  We have a solution!
    Are you an individual who still needs to register, or are you about to register just one more person for your chapter? Are you looking for just one more Saturday dinner ticket? If so, be sure to check out the NEW Self-Serve Ticket Transfer bulletin board on the HI website (in the members-only section) 

    PHOTO FORMS - Photo forms are available online.
     

    Be A Bracelet Buddy!
    Bracelet buddies wanted! Unaccompanied Minors Chorus had such a blast making bracelets for all of their Area 6 friends, they thought it would be fun if bracelet trading was a "thing" at IC&C in November as well. The kids invite all attendees to make bracelets to trade with the name of their quartet or chorus, or any other fun Harmony related slogan. Making the bracelets is an entertaining and creative group activity, and trading is an excellent way to connect with folks that you might not have met otherwise. There's something magical about the way members of our organization cheer for each other, and rocking bracelets with the name of your favorite groups is a great way to show support!

    Too busy or not handy enough to make your own bracelets? UM will make them for your group for $1 a piece. Remember to order enough to trade with your pals, old and new! Email lindsay@tyfystudios.com to place an order. We can't wait to see everyone in Louisville!


    Order your 2024 IC&C Pin!
    The 2024 IC&C pins have arrived, and they are beauties! Our wild and crazy pin crew will be selling these keepsakes in Louisville throughout the convention for $15 each. Cash, check and zelle payment options available! All proceeds benefit Sisters of Sound chorus. Questions? Contact us at annlkem@yahoo.com and we will see you in Louisville!



    World Singing Day Oct 19, 2024 – Sing Together. Unite the world.
    One more sleep until World Singing Day!  We are excited to have Harmony Heritage, Montreal City Voices and Silk ‘n Sounds, and taking part in this global singing event!

    Harmony Heritage will be a Warwick Mall, 400 Bald Bill Road, Warwick, RI from 1:00-2:30 PM eastern time.
    Montreal City Voices at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave, Pointe-Claire, Quebec at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)
    Silk ‘n Sounds will be at the Fairfield First Church Congregational at 148 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT at 4:00 PM eastern time.

    There’s still time grab your besties and sing some songs to be a part of this global singing event!  While you’re singing together you can make bracelets to exchange with your friends from the Unaccompanied Minors!  See our dedicated webpage for more details.  https://www.harmonyinc.org/world-singing-day. Post your events and tag your photos with #worldsingingday
  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Oct 11 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
    Harmony Headlines – October 11, 2024
    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:


     
    Convention Corner:  We’re less than a month away!

    October 24
    Submit your     song registration (for competing quartets and choruses)

    October 31, Midnight EDT
    Online Registration closes - order through your AEP registration     HERE until then (you may still purchase AEPs and tickets at the door).
     

    Volunteer Sign Up:

    In search of volunteers!  These opportunities are great way to be part of IC&C and are meaningful contributions in support of Harmony, Inc.  Grab your bestie and sign up today!
    1. Three volunteers for the contest viewing Wednesday from 4 -6 pm.  You’ll get a chance to say hello to your Harmony Friends! Sign up HERE
    1. Two volunteers to sell tickets during Chorus contest from 8:15 to 11:00 am.  Yes, you’ll miss part of the contest, but you’d still be able to see half of the contest. With two volunteers, you can cover one another and see your favorite chorus perform.  Sign up HERE


    NEW!  Last minute change of plans?  We have a solution!
    Are you an individual who still needs to register, or are you about to register just one more person for your chapter? Are you looking for just one more Saturday dinner ticket? If so, be sure to check out the NEW Self-Serve Ticket Transfer bulletin board on the HI website (in the members-only section) 

    PHOTO FORMS - Photo forms are available online.
     

    Minor Chords Celebrate 20th Anniversary – Don’t Delay order your Anniversary T-Shirt Today!

    A Special Edition 20th Anniversary T-Shirt is available to celebrate this amazing accomplishment!  Each shirt purchased will give some money back to our Youth Programs in Harmony, plus you can also choose to donate extra to the cause.  Use this LINK to order and proudly wear your shirt at IC&C to show your support.  Sales end October 12th.

    World Singing Day Oct 19, 2024 – Sing Together. Unite the world.

    It's almost here!  World Singing Day is next Saturday. We are excited to have Harmony Heritage, Montreal City Voices and Silk ‘n Sounds, and taking part in this global singing event!

    Harmony Heritage     will be a Warwick Mall, 400 Bald Bill Road, Warwick, RI from 1:00-2:30 PM eastern time.
    Montreal City Voices at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave, Pointe-Claire, Quebec at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)
    Silk ‘n Sounds will be at the Fairfield First Church Congregational at 148 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT at 4:00 PM eastern time.

    It’s not too late to grab your besties and make plans to be a part of this global singing event!  See our dedicated webpage for more details.  https://www.harmonyinc.org/world-singing-day. Post your events and tag your photos with #worldsingingday




     
  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Oct 4 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
    Harmony Headlines – October 4, 2024
     
    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:
    Convention Corner

    Deadlines Approaching

    October 24
    Submit your     song registration (for competing quartets and choruses)

    October 31, Midnight EDT
    Online Registration closes - order through your AEP registration     HERE until then (you may still purchase AEPs and tickets at the door).

     
    Volunteer Sign Up:
    Looking for way to be involved with IC&C?  Look no further, there are many  wonderful volunteer opportunities to be a part of IC&C and connect with our Harmony friends.  Family and friends who attend the convention are welcome to volunteer as well.
    NEW!  Last minute change of plans?  We have a solution!
    Are you an individual who still needs to register, or are you about to register just one more person for your chapter? Are you looking for just one more Saturday dinner ticket? If so, be sure to check out the NEW Self-Serve Ticket Transfer bulletin board on the HI website (in the members-only section) 

    PHOTO FORMS - Photo forms are available online.
     

    International Board of Directors Meeting – Agenda Items due October 7th

    Do you have an agenda item(s) you would like to submit for the IBOD to consider? Use HAR-009 to submit your thoughts and ideas:  Find it here:  www.harmonyinc.org/forms


     
    Minor Chords Celebrate 20th Anniversary!

    A Special Edition 20th Anniversary T-Shirt is available to celebrate this amazing accomplishment!  Each shirt purchased will give some money back to our Youth Programs in Harmony, plus you can also choose to donate extra to the cause.  Use this LINK to order and proudly wear your shirt at IC&C to show your support.  Sales end October 12th .

     


    The newest edition of The Key-Note is now available on the Harmony, Inc. website.
     
     
    World Singing Day Oct 19, 2024 – Sing Together. Unite the world.
    We’re less than a month away from World Singing Day!  We are excited to have Harmony Heritage, Montreal City Voices and Silk ‘n Sounds, and taking part in this global singing event!

    Harmony Heritage will be a Warwick Mall, 400 Bald Bill Road, Warwick, RI from 1:00-2:30 PM eastern time.
    Montreal City Voices at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave, Pointe-Claire, Quebec at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm)
    Silk ‘n Sounds will be at the Fairfield First Church Congregational at 148 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT at 4:00 PM eastern time.

    It’s not too late to grab your besties and make plans to be a part of this global singing event!  See our dedicated webpage for more details.  https://www.harmonyinc.org/world-singing-day. Post your events and tag your photos with #worldsingingday



     
  • MINOR CHORDS 20th ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS!
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Oct 4 2024
    MINOR CHORDS 20th ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRTS!
    Minor Chords is celebrating their 20th Anniversary with a commerative t-shirt! Want to be part of the celebration?  You can order one and show your support for this amazing accomplishment.  Shirts are $20 and you can make an additional donation to support our Youth Programs in Harmony. 

    Sales end on October 12 so don't delay getting your order in.  Shirts should arrive in time for IC&C so you can proudly wear yours to show your support 

    Link to Order 

     
  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Sep 27 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
     Harmony Headlines – September 27, 2024

    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:
    Convention Corner


    Deadlines Approaching - There are several upcoming deadlines for IC&C:

    October 1
    Dinner Registrations - order through your AEP registration HERE
    Order a printed program - order through your AEP registration     HERE
    Big Screen Ads - go     HERE
    Hotel Room Reservations - Please go     HERE to book your hotel room.
    You've booked your hotel room for IC&C but there's been a change in arrival date, roommates, etc. You must use the website to make any changes to your hotel reservation.  YOU CANNOT CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY.

    October 24
    Submit your     song registration (for competing quartets and choruses)

    October 31, Midnight EDT
    Online Registration closes - order through your AEP registration     HERE until then (you may still purchase AEPs and tickets at the door).
    Volunteer Sign Up:
    Looking for way to be involved with IC&C?  Look no further, there are many  wonderful volunteer opportunities to be a part of IC&C and connect with our Harmony friends.  Family and friends who attend the convention are welcome to volunteer as well.
    NEW!  Last minute change of plans?  We have a solution!
    Are you an individual who still needs to register, or are you about to register just one more person for your chapter? Are you looking for just one more Saturday dinner ticket? If so, be sure to check out the NEW Self-Serve Ticket Transfer bulletin board on the HI website (in the members-only section) 

    PHOTO FORMS - Photo forms are available online.


     


    International Board of Directors Meeting – Agenda Items due October 7th

    Do you have an agenda item(s) you would like to submit for the IBOD to consider? Use HAR-009 to submit your thoughts and ideas:  Find it here:  www.harmonyinc.org/forms
     
     
    World Singing Day Oct 19, 2024 – Sing Together. Unite the world.
    We’re less than a month away from World Singing Day!  We are excited to have Harmony Heritage, Montreal City Voices and Silk ‘n Sounds, and taking part in this global singing event!

    Harmony Heritage will be a Warwick Mall, 400 Bald Bill Road, Warwick, RI from 1:00-2:30 PM eastern time.

    Montreal City Voices at Cedar Park United Church, 204 Lakeview Ave, Pointe-Claire, Quebec at 2:00 pm (doors open at 1:30 pm).

    Silk ‘n Sounds will be at the Fairfield First Church Congregational at 148 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT at 4:00 PM eastern time.

    It’s not too late to grab your besties and make plans to be a part of this global singing event!  See our dedicated webpage for more details.  https://www.harmonyinc.org/world-singing-day. Post your events and tag your photos with #worldsingingday

     
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    Notice of Fee Increase
    Due to rising material and postage costs, the one-time new member fee will increase to $15 effective October 1, 2024. This fee covers the cost of the membership pin and permanent member ID card each new member receives upon joining Harmony, Inc.

     
  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Sep 20 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
     Harmony Headlines – September 20, 2024
    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:



    Convention Corner
     
    Deadlines Approaching - There are several upcoming deadlines for IC&C:

    October 1
    Dinner Registrations - order through your AEP registration HERE
    Order a printed program - order through your AEP registration HERE
    Big Screen Ads - go HERE
    Hotel Room Reservations - Please go HERE to book your hotel room.
     
        You've booked your hotel room for IC&C but there's been a change in arrival date, roommates, etc. You must use the website to make any changes to your hotel reservation.  YOU CANNOT CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY.

    October 24
    Submit your song registration (for competing quartets and choruses)

    October 31, Midnight EDT
    Online Registration closes - order through your AEP registration HERE until then (you may still purchase AEPs and tickets at the door).

     

    Volunteer Sign Up:
    Looking for way to be involved with IC&C?  Look no further, there are many  wonderful volunteer opportunities to be a part of IC&C and connect with our Harmony friends.  Family and friends who attend the convention are welcome to volunteer as well. NEW!  Last minute change of plans?  We have a solution!
    Are you an individual who still needs to register, or are you about to register just one more person for your chapter? Are you looking for just one more Saturday dinner ticket? If so, be sure to check out the NEW Self-Serve Ticket Transfer bulletin board on the HI website (in the members-only section) 

    PHOTO FORMS - Photo forms are available online.

     

    Part 5 of Engaging Youth with Tessa Raye Walker – September 25 at 7:30 pm eastern.  Don’t forget the HIVE Library is searchable and an excellent reference source!
     




    International Board of Directors Meeting – Agenda Items due October 7th

    Do you have an agenda item(s) you would like to submit for the IBOD to consider? Use HAR-009 to submit your thoughts and ideas:  Find it here:  www.harmonyinc.org/forms
     

     
    World Singing Day Oct 19, 2024 – Sing Together. Unite the world.
    We’re less than a month away from World Singing Day!  We are excited to have Harmony Heritage, Silk ‘n Sounds, and Montreal City Voices taking part in this global singing event!

    Harmony Heritage will be a Warwick Mall, 400 Bald Bill Road, Warwick, RI from 1:00-2:30 PM eastern time.
    Silk ‘n Sounds will be at the Fairfield First Church Congregational at 148 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT at 4:00 PM eastern time.
    Montreal City Voices details coming soon!

    It’s not too late to grab your besties and make plans to be a part of this global singing event!  See our dedicated webpage for more details.  https://www.harmonyinc.org/world-singing-day. Post your events and tag your photos with #worldsingingday

     
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    Notice of Fee Increase
    Due to rising material and postage costs, the one-time new member fee will increase to $15 effective October 1, 2024. This fee covers the cost of the membership pin and permanent member ID card each new member receives upon joining Harmony, Inc.

     
     
  • THE HIVE - ENGAGING YOUTH - Part 5 with Tessa Raye Walker, September 25 at 7:30 eastern
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Sep 20 2024
    THE HIVE - ENGAGING YOUTH - Part 5 with Tessa Raye Walker, September 25 at 7:30 eastern
    Engaging Youth - Part 5

    Join Tessa Raye Walker in this continuing series on ways, big and small, to introduce, engage, and enourage youth to sing barbershop!  Get some new ideas and inspiration for what you, as an individual, your quartet, or your chapter can do to pave the way for more youth to discover our style of music.

    Register here: https://form.jotform.com/241235401152239 

    Part 1 available in HIVE Library.
    Part 2 available in HIVE Library
    Part 3 available in HIVE Library
    Part 4 - Coming Soon!
  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Sep 13 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
    Harmony Headlines – September 13, 2024
    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:

    Convention Corner
     
    Order of Appearamce


    Volunteer Sign Up:
    There are still many jobs waiting to be filled at contest.  These are wonderful opportunities to be a part of C&C and connect with our Harmony friends.  Family and friends who attend the convention are welcome to volunteer as well.
    Big Screen Ads – Deadline October 1
    Show support for your favorite chorus, quartet, coach, and more with a Big Screen ad!
    Cost:
    • Harmony, Inc. member, quartet, or chapter = $35 per slide
    • Non-Harmony, Inc. barbershop member = $100 per slide
    • Not affiliated with any barbershop organization (outside provider) = $150 per slide

    Hotel Room Reservations
    • Please go HERE to book your hotel room.
    Scooter Rental Reservations
    • Make your reservation through Louisville Mobility Scooter by calling 502-799-5419.  Indicate you’re with Harmony, In for our convention at the Galt House
      • Weekly rental 11/6 through 11/9: $175 (payment due at time of booking)

    Youth Member Award Nominations – Deadline September 15th!
    Nominations now open! For more information or to nominate a youth member, email youth@harmonyinc.org

    Minor Chords Director Nominations
    If you are interested in nominating someone (or yourself), please fill out this Google form. You can direct any questions to youth@harmonyinc.org
     

    International Board of Directors Meeting – Agenda Items due October 7th

    Do you have an agenda item(s) you would like to submit for the IBOD to consider? Use HAR-009 to submit your thoughts and ideas:  Find it here:  www.harmonyinc.org/forms


     
    World Singing Day Oct 19, 2024 – Sing Together. Unite the world.
    Grab your besties and make plans to be a part of this global singing event!  See our dedicated webpage for more details.  https://www.harmonyinc.org/world-singing-day
    Post your events and tag your photos with #worldsingingday


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    Notice of Fee Increase
    Due to rising material and postage costs, the one-time new member fee will increase to $15 effective October 1, 2024. This fee covers the cost of the membership pin and permanent member ID card each new member receives upon joining Harmony, Inc.

     
     
  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Sep 6 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
    Harmony Headlines – September 6, 2024
     
    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:

    Convention Corner

    It’s Post Time!

    Join Bluegrass Harmony Chorus as they host the draw for the 2024 International Convention & Contests. The action takes place September 12 at 7:45 p.m. EDT. Which quartet will be out of the gate first? Which chorus will bring it home in the long stretch? We'll find out LIVE! Information on how to watch will be sent out closer to the event day and time.
     

    Volunteer Sign Up:
    There are still many jobs waiting to be filled at contest.  These are wonderful opportunities to be a part of C&C and connect with our Harmony friends.  Family and friends who attend the convention are welcome to volunteer as well.
    Big Screen Ads – Deadline October 1
    Show support for your favorite chorus, quartet, coach, and more with a Big Screen ad!
    Cost:
    • Harmony, Inc. member, quartet, or chapter = $35 per slide
    • Non-Harmony, Inc. barbershop member = $100 per slide
    • Not affiliated with any barbershop organization (outside provider) = $150 per slide

    Hotel Room Reservations
    • Please go HERE to book your hotel room.
    Scooter Rental Reservations
    • Make your reservation through Louisville Mobility Scooter by calling 502-799-5419.  Indicate you’re with Harmony, In for our convention at the Galt House
      • Weekly rental 11/6 through 11/9: $175 (payment due at time of booking)


    Youth Member Award Nominations – Deadline September 15th!
    Nominations now open! For more information or to nominate a youth member, email youth@harmonyinc.org

    Minor Chords Director Nominations
    If you are interested in nominating someone (or yourself), please fill out this Google form. You can direct any questions to youth@harmonyinc.org


     
    World Singing Day Oct 19, 2024 – Sing Together. Unite the world.
    Grab your besties and make plans to be a part of this global singing event!  See our dedicated webpage for more details.  https://www.harmonyinc.org/world-singing-day
    Post your events and tag your photos with #worldsingingday


    Notice of Fee Increase
    Due to rising material and postage costs, the one-time new member fee will increase to $15 effective October 1, 2024. This fee covers the cost of the membership pin and permanent member ID card eac new member receives upon joining Harmony, Inc.

     
  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Aug 30 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
    Harmony Headlines – August 30, 2024

    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:



    Convention Corner

    It’s Post Time!

    Join Bluegrass Harmony Chorus as they host the draw for the 2024 International Convention & Contests. The action takes place September 12 at 7:45 p.m. EDT. Which quartet will be out of the gate first? Which chorus will bring it home in the long stretch? We'll find out LIVE! Information on how to watch will be sent out closer to the event day and time.

    Big Screen Ads – Deadline October 1
    Show support for your favorite chorus, quartet, coach, and more with a Big Screen ad!
    Cost:
    • Harmony, Inc. member, quartet, or chapter = $35 per slide
    • Non-Harmony, Inc. barbershop member = $100 per slide
    • Not affiliated with any barbershop organization (outside provider) = $150 per slide
    Hotel Room Reservations
    • Please go HERE to book your hotel room.
    Scooter Rental Reservations
    • Make your reservation through Louisville Mobility Scooter by calling 502-799-5419.  Indicate you’re with Harmony, In for our convention at the Galt House
      • Weekly rental 11/6 through 11/9: $175 (payment due at time of booking)

    Volunteer Sign Up:
    The Volunteer Sign Up is ready to go and we need your help at IC&C! Family and friends who attend the convention are welcome to volunteer as well. Did you miss the Know Before You Go Zoom Call?
    You can find a recording on our members only site




    Youth Member Award Nominations – Deadline September 15th!
    Nominations now open! For more information or to nominate a youth member, email youth@harmonyinc.org


    Minor Chords Director Nominations
    If you are interested in nominating someone (or yourself), please fill out this Google form. You can direct any questions to youth@harmonyinc.org


    World Singing Day Oct 19, 2024 – Sing Together. Unite the world.
    Grab your besties and make plans to be a part of this global singing event!  See our dedicated webpage for more details.  https://www.harmonyinc.org/world-singing-day
    Post your events and tag your photos with #worldsingingday

     
  • Engaging Youth with Tessa Raye Walker, August 28th at 7:30 Eastern
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  •  Date Posted: Wed, Aug 28 2024
    Engaging Youth with Tessa Raye Walker, August 28th at 7:30 Eastern
    Our 4th sesson of this 5-part Series!

    There are a plethora of ways, big and small, to introduce, engage, and encourage youth to sing barbershop!  We'll cover subjects such as school visits, show invitations, day workshops, weekend explosion camps, and more.  Get some new ideas and inspiration for what you, as an individual, your quartet, or your chapter can do to pave the way for more youth to discover our style of music.

    If you missed a presentation you can find it in the HIVE Libarary!

    Part 1 available in HIVE Library.
    Part 2 available in HIVE Library
    Part 3 available in HIVE Library
    For more information, see: https://form.jotform.com/241235401152239
  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Aug 16 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
    Harmony Headlines – August 16, 2024

    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:

    Convention Corner
     
    Know Before You Go Zoom Call
    • August 25th 4:00 Eastern Daylight Time

    Hotel Room Reservations
    • Please go HERE to book your hotel room.

    Scooter Rental Reservations
    • Make your reservation through Louisville Mobility Scooter by calling 502-799-5419.  Indicate you’re with Harmony, In for our convention at the Galt House
      • Weekly rental 11/6 through 11/9: $175 (payment due at time of booking

    Volunteer Sign Up:
    The Volunteer Sign Up is ready to go and we need your help at IC&C! Family and friends who attend the convention are welcome to volunteer as well.


    Youth Member Award Nominations
    Nominations now open! For more information or to nominate a youth member, email youth@harmonyinc.org

    Minor Chords Director Nominations
    If you are interested in nominating someone (or yourself), please fill out this Google form. You can direct any questions to youth@harmonyinc.org


    THE HIVE

    Tessa Walker’s Engaging Youth Series continues August 28th at 7:30 Eastern

    Get some new ideas and inspiration for what you, as an individual, your quartet, or your chapter can do to pave the way for more youth to discover our style of music.
    Register here Register Here

    Part 1 available in     HIVE Library.
    Part 2 available in     HIVE Library
    Part 3 available in     HIVE Library
    Remember that HIVE classes are recorded and posted to the HIVE library.

     
  • HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
  •  
  •  Date Posted: Fri, Aug 9 2024
    HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News
    With so much happening in Harmony, Inc here’s a recap of this week’s news highlights:

    Convention Corner
    Know Before You Go Zoom Call
    • August 25th 4:00 Eastern Daylight Time

    Volunteer Sign Up:
    The Volunteer Sign Up is ready to go and we need your help at IC&C! Family and friends who attend the convention are welcome to volunteer as well. Hotel Room Reservations
    • Please go HERE to book your hotel room.
    Scooter Rental Reservations
    • Make your reservation through Louisville Mobility Scooter by calling 502-799-5419.  Indicate you’re with Harmony, In for our convention at the Galt House
      • Weekly rental 11/6 through 11/9: $175 (payment due at time of booking)
    Youth Member Award Nominations
    Nominations now open! For more information or to nominate a youth member, email youth@harmonyinc.org

    Minor Chords Director Nominations
    If you are interested in nominating someone (or yourself), please fill out this Google form. You can direct any questions to youth@harmonyinc.org

    THE HIVE -
    Hearty, Happy, Healthy with Kim Wonders - August 14 7:30 pm ET Registration Link: https://form.jotform.com/241486049741259 

    Remember that HIVE classes are recorded and posted to the HIVE library.

     
     
  • HIVE: Engaging Youth with Tessa Raye Walker July 24 at 7:30 pm Eastern
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  •  Date Posted: Tue, Jul 23 2024
    HIVE: Engaging Youth with Tessa Raye Walker July 24 at 7:30 pm Eastern
    This is the 3rd Session of this 5 -Part Series

    There are a plethora of ways, big and small, to introduce, engage, and encourage youth to sing barbershop!  We'll cover subjects such as school visits, show invitations, day workshops, weekend explosion camps, and more.  Get some new ideas and inspiration for what you, as an individual, your quartet, or your chapter can do to pave the way for more youth to discover our style of music.

    Part 1 currently available in HIVE Library.
    For more information, see: https://form.jotform.com/241235401152239
  • HIVE: Rehearsal Techniques with Kim Wonders, July 17 at 7:30
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  •  Date Posted: Wed, Jul 17 2024
    HIVE: Rehearsal Techniques with Kim Wonders, July 17 at 7:30
    To provide directors a range of tools and techniques to enhance the rehearsal experience that satisfies the emotional and musical needs of the singers and the director. Kim is the recipient of the Sweet Adalines/NAfME Music Educator of the Year Award in 2005.  She served as the Education Coordinator for Sweet Adalines Harmony Heartland Region 4 and is also a member of the Sweet Adaline's International Faculty
    For more information, see: https://form.jotform.com/241437928225258
  • IC&C Registration and Hotel Reservations are Open!
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  •  Date Posted: Mon, Jul 15 2024
    IC&C Registration and Hotel Reservations are Open!

    To all Harmony, Inc. members:

    The hotel room block and registration website for this year’s IC&C are now open!

    HOTEL ROOM RESERVATIONS

    Please go to https://book.passkey.com/go/HarmonyInc2024 to book your hotel room.  The convention rate will be offered October 31 – November 12 if you would like to extend your stay to explore all of the fun things to do in Louisville.

    Types of rooms
    East Tower: Executive Suite =   $165 + 17.7% tax ($194.20)
    East Tower: Two-Bedroom Waterfront Balcony Suite=   $290 + 17.7% tax ($341.33)

    All prices are listed in US Dollars. Payment is due in US Dollars or the Canadian Equivalent.  To convert to CAD, go to the US to Canadian Dollar Converter

    The reservation deadline is October 1, 2024

  • HIVE: Rehearsal Techniques for Different Learning Styles – Jennifer Cooke Thursday, July 11, 7:30 Eastern
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  •  Date Posted: Tue, Jul 9 2024
    HIVE: Rehearsal Techniques for Different Learning Styles – Jennifer Cooke Thursday, July 11, 7:30 Eastern
    This class explores seven different learning intelligences and how these styles affect group and individual rehearsal times.  Participants will explore different tools that can be used to enhance learning, along with ways to understand the way in which others engage during rehearsal time.  This class will also discuss how the different ways in which people learn can affect the ways in which singers interact on the risers and how understanding can positively affect chorus culture and create engaging rehearsals.
    For more information, see: https://form.jotform.com/241235637913255
  • HIVE CLASS: ENGAGING YOUTH WITH TESSA RAYE WALKER - JUNE 26 at 7:30 PM EASTERN
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  •  Date Posted: Mon, Jun 24 2024
    HIVE CLASS: ENGAGING YOUTH WITH TESSA RAYE WALKER - JUNE 26 at 7:30 PM EASTERN

    Engaging Youth


    The Second Class of our five part Series!


    There are a plethora of ways, big and small, to introduce, engage, and encourage youth to sing barbershop!  We'll cover subjects such as school visits, show invitations, day workshops, weekend explosion camps, and more.  Get some new ideas and inspiration for what you, as an individual, your quartet, or your chapter can do to pave the way for more youth to discover our style of music
  • CONVENTION CORNER - Be Part Of Our Team! By Shannon Shelton-Muller, IC&C Marketing Assistant
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  •  Date Posted: Wed, Jun 19 2024
    CONVENTION CORNER - Be Part Of Our Team! By Shannon Shelton-Muller, IC&C Marketing Assistant
    See the action from the inside out and be part of the Convention Team! We're looking to fill the following roles:

    The IC&C Business Services Manager updates and distributes contracts to vendors for IC&C Harmony Mall as well as solicits IC&C big screen ads from those companies with whom Harmony, Inc. does business and the general membership. If space is available, also informs chapters that they may sell merchandise in the IC&C Hospitality Room.

    The IC&C Convention Team Assistant works closely with the Convention Manager to project manage all things related to IC&C to ensure we stay on task for everything leading up to the event.  This includes being the liaison not only within the IC&C team but with other teams in the organization (Corporate, AHQ, Education etc.) and third-party vendors.  The PM will also support some of the more admin specific tasks such as monthly call notes, hotel rooming lists, fair share assessment charges and other tasks as needed.

    Interested in these positions? Contact Allison Thompson at iccmanager@harmonyinc.org for more information.
     
  • Hive Library Update!
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  •  Date Posted: Thu, Jun 13 2024
    Hive Library Update!

    Musician's Vision recording has now been uploaded into the HIVE library for your viewing pleasure!

    Have you tried the new search feature in the HIVE library?
    For example, if you search warm-ups you get
    Stretches for Everyday Singers 2
    Yoga for Singers
    Healthy, Free Vocal Production

    Give it a try for anything you might be looking for and if you don't find what you are looking for send an email to the Education Coordinator.  You just might see a class in the future with this exact topic!

    Watch your inbox for more classes as they become available and check out the HIVE calendar.

    Remember that HIVE classes are recorded and posted to the HIVE library.

    Happy learning!
    In Harmony,
    Angie Morton
    Corporate Office Assistant
    COAssistant@harmonyinc.org
     
  • 2024 International Board of Directors Election - Through June 15
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  •  Date Posted: Mon, Jun 3 2024
    2024 International Board of Directors Election - Through June 15
    Be an informed voter. Read the resumes of the five candidates found in the May 31 email from the Corporate Office. And watch the Nominee Chats posted in the Members Only section of the Harmony, Inc. website.
    Link here:  https://www.harmonyinc.org/nomineechat 

    YOUR VOTE IS DUE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 15, 2024. Be sure to vote on or before that day for your vote to count.
  • HIVE Education: Musician's Vision by Mo Field - Tuesday, June 4th at 7:30pm Eastern -
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  •  Date Posted: Sun, Jun 2 2024
    HIVE Education: Musician's Vision by Mo Field - Tuesday, June 4th at 7:30pm Eastern -
    Class Description: Do you know who shows up on stage? The person you believe yourself to be - let's deepen that- come and discover more of your vision as a musician and human - put the whole of who you are, into everything you do.

    BIO Mo Field (She/Her/Them/They) Mo Field is a musician, performer and believer in people. She is a globally sought after coach, arranger, musical director, educator, workshop facilitator, keynote speaker and mentor. Mo is a seeker of connecting humanity - weaving our stories through musical truth telling and deeply nuanced expressiveness, is her jam.
  • COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING - Kathy Stone, Copyright and Licensing Coordinator
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, May 24 2024
    COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING - Kathy Stone, Copyright and Licensing Coordinator
    MUST WE REPORT PERFORMANCE ACTIVITY? YES!

    Paying for music and the right to perform it - can be a complicated concept! Remembering to report it, however, is not. 😊

    Harmony, Inc. and its Areas and Chapters are required to pay fees to three separate U.S. music licensing agencies (ASCAP, BMI, & SESAC) whenever we perform music at live events that we organize i.e. Chapter Shows, AC&C's and IC&C. 

    If your chapter had a performance or show that was attended by the public, regardless of whether or not you sold tickets, accepted donations in lieu of tickets, or performed for free, you can fulfill this requirement by reporting your activity on Form HAR-122 ... UNLESS you have your own accounts in place with ASCAP, BMI, & SESAC.

    By completing Form HAR-122, (found in the Members Only section of the website and embedded in this sentence) your chapter will fall under umbrella agreements with these licensing organizations. So, instead of your chapter paying fees directly to ASCAP/BMI/SESAC, you can submit your information to Harmony, Inc. and we will report on your behalf. Your chapter/area will then be billed for your portion of fees paid under Harmony, Inc.’s licensing agreements. The fees will typically be less than paying directly to these organizations to perform your music.

    Canadian Chapters/Areas must report their performance activity to SOCAN, with whom we do not currently have an umbrella license. This reporting must be done independently by each chapter/area; consequently, the form referred to below is not applicable in Canada.

    Please review the linked form and familiarize yourself with the information. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you submit the form within 10 days of the event. Our quarterly reporting deadlines are 15 days after the end of the previous quarter. We cannot report for you if we do not have the information by the 10th of the month.

    If you have questions about completing this form, please contact the Finance Assistant at  financeoffice@harmonyinc.org. Questions about this information? Contact the Copyright & Licensing Coordinator at  recording@harmonyinc.org or the Finance Assistant at financeoffice@harmonyinc.org.


     
  • HIVE CLASS WITH TESSA RAYE WALKER - Wednesday, May 29, June 26, July 24, August 28 and September 25 7:30 pm Eastern
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, May 17 2024
    HIVE CLASS WITH TESSA RAYE WALKER - Wednesday, May 29, June 26, July 24, August 28 and September 25 7:30 pm Eastern

    Engaging Youth


    5-Part Series


    There are a plethora of ways, big and small, to introduce, engage, and encourage youth to sing barbershop!  We'll cover subjects such as school visits, show invitations, day workshops, weekend explosion camps, and more.  Get some new ideas and inspiration for what you, as an individual, your quartet, or your chapter can do to pave the way for more youth to discover our style of music.

    REGISTER HERE FOR THIS CLASS
  • DONOR HIGHLIGHT JAY DOUGHERTY
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  •  Date Posted: Wed, May 15 2024
    DONOR HIGHLIGHT JAY DOUGHERTY


    There are many reasons why people donate and just as many ways to donate. 


    One way is through the donation of arrangements and learning tracks. Think about the impact of this gift!  Every member of Harmony, Inc. benefits from that individual’s generosity.  Read on to find out why Jay Dougherty, Director of Choral Activities at Marietta College, became one of those unique donors.

    What was your first experience with Harmony, Inc.? 
    My first experience was being invited to judge the 2023 Area 5 contest. I’m a Musicality Judge for BHS and for many years have heard how wonderful HI events are. I’ve always wanted to judge one of the events to see for myself. My opportunity came in 2023 at Harmony’s Area 5 AC&C. It was beyond my expectations. I could write an essay about the reasons I loved it so much, but it really boils down to how welcome I felt and how much fun everyone seemed to be having. It had a “family reunion” feel, where everyone was there for the sheer joy of harmony rather than for the rigor of contest itself. It was refreshing! 

    What stands out for you as your most memorable moment while attending a Harmony, Inc. event? 
    Most memorable was the Saturday gala/dinner. To say I was blown away would be an understatement. To have the entire Area there enjoying dinner and music together, dancing, dressing up as characters of the theme for the weekend… I have never seen anything like it before or since. My jaw was to the floor for two hours! I took videos so I could show my SAI chorus. Watching this spectacle happen reminded me what singing harmony is really about: the people. The love of Harmony. My biggest takeaway from that weekend was to fully understand that an Area convention is just a big gathering of harmony enthusiasts who love to spend time together and sing… Oh yeah, and there’s a contest happening somewhere, too. Contest took kind of a back seat in a special way and I loved that about it!

    You have been generous to Harmony, Inc. with a donation of an arrangement and learning tracks. What are your reasons for contributing in this meaningful way?
    My experience in Area 5 reinvigorated my love of harmony and conventions. I came away from that weekend completely blown away, enlightened, and empowered to know what a truly welcoming and enjoyable convention experience should look like. So, in that way, I felt like Harmony, Inc. had given me a gift, and I immediately knew that I had to give back. The best way I knew how was to write an accessible, contestable arrangement that would be free for any chorus or quartet to use. I wrote Charley My Boy, from a public domain melody so that there would be no copyright issues. I generated my own learning tracks, made them freely available to anyone, and I dedicated it to Harmony, Inc. I know there are many small choruses out there that don’t have a big budget for music, so this was my way to provide something for them to use, whether for shows or contest.

    What impact do you hope to see as a result of your donation of music?
    I expect nothing in return. That said, it sure would make my heart overflow if I ever heard a chorus or quartet singing the chart in contest somewhere.  The PDF and learning tracks can be found freely accessible on the HI Members website. 
  • Seeking New Chapter Development Coordinator!
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, May 10 2024
    Seeking New Chapter Development Coordinator!

    Are you interested in serving Harmony in the important role of New Chapter Development Coordinator?


    This individual is the first point of contact for budding choruses. The New Chapter Development Coordinator walks prospective
    chapters through the steps to becoming chartered chapters of Harmony, Inc. – a very exciting and fulfilling role indeed!

    In this role, you will have the support of the outgoing New Chapter Development Coordinator, Bev Jackson, and an entire Membership team. Detailed information about this position is located in the corporate manual.

    If you are interested or would like some more information, please email Taralee Lashway,
    directormembership@harmonyinc.org or complete form HAR-001 www.harmonyinc.org/app-assistant-to-ibod>.
     
  • HIVE CLASS WITH JOE CERUTTI - Wednesday, May 15 - 7:30 pm Eastern
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  •  Date Posted: Thu, May 9 2024
    HIVE CLASS WITH JOE CERUTTI - Wednesday, May 15 - 7:30 pm Eastern

    Generating Grassroots Financial Support
    in a Post-Pandemic World

    In this course, participants will discover practical strategies for cultivating grassroots financial support tailored to the unique needs of barbershop ensembles in the post-pandemic landscape. Emphasizing community engagement and relationship-building, the class will empower attendees to position their ensembles as leaders in their local communities, inspiring meaningful connections and sustainable revenue streams. From leveraging existing events to crafting compelling narratives, participants will gain the tools and confidence needed to navigate the evolving fundraising landscape and secure the future of barbershop harmony.
    REGISTER
  • CONVENTION CORNER
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  •  Date Posted: Mon, May 6 2024
    CONVENTION CORNER

    Now that you've qualified, what do you do to make your intent to compete at IC&C known?


    Once you've qualified at AC&C, your quartet or chorus contact will receive an email with your official invitation to compete at IC&C from our corporate office. This email will contain all the links and pertinent information required to submit your intention to compete. You will have 15 days from the receipt of this email to complete the required contest entry information in the new system.

    If your quartet or chorus does not plan to compete at IC&C, please complete HAR-059 Official International Quartet Contest Information Form or HAR-060 Official International Chorus Contest Information Form and select decline invitation. Your job will be done. That information will help with planning.

    If your quartet or chorus does plan to be part of the contest, you will need to complete two steps this year as we utilize the new scoring system. The information below is what will be contained in the email from corporate:
    • YOUR FIRST STEP is to provide Contest Entry information in our new system. (Instructions will be attached to the email on how to enter the information.)
    Please note if you have any challenges at all with Step One, do not contact BHS! You must contact our Administrative Judge Category Specialist, Linda Muise. She can be reached at adm@harmonyinc.org.
    • YOUR SECOND STEP, after you have completed your Contest Entry, is to complete HAR-059, the Official International Quartet Contest Information Form or HAR-060, the Official International Chorus Contest Information Form This will allow the IC&C Administrative Judges to verify your contest entry information and confirm your permissions and understanding of contest rules. This form is also where you order performance videos and pay your contest entry fee.
    If you find you are having trouble navigating the HAR-059 or HAR-060 form, please contact Kelly Peterson ED@harmonyinc.org or Angie Morton coassistant@harmonyinc.org for help.

    Remember, if your quartet or chorus is planning to compete, you can avoid a $5 per member late fee by completing the 2-step process on or before 15 days from the receipt of the email. No contest entries are accepted after September 1, 2024.
  • IT'S NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK!
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  •  Date Posted: Mon, Apr 15 2024
    IT'S NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK!
    Like many other non-profit organizations around the world, we rely on our amazing volunteers to generously give their time and serve our thriving organization. Without these caring individuals Harmony Incorporated would not be the outstanding organization we all love.  So please, we invite you to put a smile on their face by thanking them for what they do for all of us!
     
  • AREA CONVENTIONS HAVE BEGUN!
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  •  Date Posted: Sun, Apr 14 2024
    AREA CONVENTIONS HAVE BEGUN!
    The Spring Contest Cycle was officially launched this past weekend, April 12-13, with 9 quartets and 12 choruses gathering, singing, and celebrating this great artform in Framingham, MA. These AREA 2 ensembles showed off their talents and entertained an enthusiastic audience. The excitement was electrifying and highly infectious with an incredible 100%-chapter participation. Read all about the results and check out the AREA 2 website for details.
     
  • LIVESTREAM FOR CONTESTS
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  •  Date Posted: Tue, Apr 2 2024
    LIVESTREAM FOR CONTESTS
    It is hard to believe it is officially contest time!  We have decided on a corporate level to take a break from livestreaming any contest this year so that we may analyze the costs and determine the best course of action for creating a successful experience.
     
    However, some Areas have decided to invest in providing a livestream for their contest.  Be sure to watch the Hi-Note for updates on which areas and how you can access their contest.
     
    Best of luck to everyone crossing the stage this year!
     
    Thanks!

    Allison Thompson
    IC&C Convention Manager
  • Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 7 - Growth in Education
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  •  Date Posted: Sat, Mar 2 2024
    Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 7 - Growth in Education
    “Empowering women through singing, education, and friendship,” is the core mission of Harmony, Inc., now celebrating its 65th birthday. Over the past six and a half decades, our organization has undergone remarkable growth, particularly in the realms of musical and leadership education.
    In response to the challenges presented by the pandemic in 2020, Harmony, Inc. swiftly adapted and launched The HIVE — a comprehensive catalog of recorded classes available to all members though our website. This initiative allowed us to transcend the traditional limitations of in-person gatherings, providing members with continuous opportunities for education.
     
    With 119 classes currently available, facilitated by 64 different teachers, the HIVE has garnered 7,398 registrations to date. The platform has become a valuable resource, showcasing our commitment to ongoing learning and accessibility, allowing members to engage in education without leaving their homes.

    Beyond the HIVE, Harmony, Inc. members are embracing creative educational opportunities. Many Areas organize education days with unique and enjoyable twists, fostering a culture of continuous learning. At the International level, our focus on musical directors’ education led to the initiation of the Directors First campaign in 2016. This initiative aimed to send. directors and musical leaders to Harmony University (HU) — an esteemed barbershop education experience, with the first scholarships being awarded in 2017. We are proud to have supported a number of musical leaders in attending HU, enriching their knowledge and bringing valuable insights back to our risers to elevate our collective musical education.

    With an eye always on further educational experiences, in 2023 Harmony took another leap in developing our musical director skills by initiating a mentorship program. We currently have twelve musical leaders involved with our one-on-one mentoring program with further growth expected in the months to come.
     
    Just as Harmony, Inc. started small, our educational endeavors have experienced remarkable growth, a testament to the big thinking of our members and leaders. We celebrate the success of our educational initiatives and look forward to continued growth and learning in the years ahead. Let us know - what was your favorite education class?
  • Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 6 - Growth in Relationships with Other Organizations
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  •  Date Posted: Fri, Mar 1 2024
    Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 6 - Growth in Relationships with Other Organizations
    Harmony, Inc. is proud of our founding values of inclusion and autonomy. In a bid to strengthen bonds within the a cappella world, Harmony, Inc. explored a partnership with the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). However, the pursuit of maintaining the autonomy we hold dear led us to choose a different path.
    The story doesn't end there; our relationships with both Sweet Adelines International and BHS have evolved into harmonious partnerships, each organization recognizing and respecting what we value about Harmony, Inc. We also deeply value our relationship with the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (L.A.B.B.S.) whose generously donated trophy for the non-medalist chorus achieving the highest scores in the Performance Category has been a cherished addition to our annual convention for 40 years.
    Our relationships with Sing Canada Harmony and Harmony Foundation International have helped support our Directors First program, established to provide support and training for musical leaders and directors. We established a partnership with the Mixed Barbershop Harmony Association with the recent eligibility of quartets and choruses to attend Mixed Voice Contests at Area conventions. Our championship quartets have also appeared on the World Harmony Showcase show, held in conjunction with the BHS International Convention.
    Our commitment to inclusivity remains steadfast, and as we celebrate our 65th anniversary, we stand proud of the harmonious relationships we've forged within the singing community. Our shared judging platform with the BHS has been beneficial to all involved, and it’s been an honor for our Harmony Queens to be invited to sing alongside the BHS quartet champions and Sweet Adelines Queens of Harmony at events like the BHS Midwinter Convention. Here's to 65 years of breaking barriers, embracing diversity, starting small and thinking big while maintaining the values that are so important to the heart of Harmony, Inc.!
    We would love for you to share pictures or stories of your experiences shared with members of the other communities of barbershop singers!
  • Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 5 - Growth in Diversity/Inclusion
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  •  Date Posted: Thu, Feb 29 2024
    Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 5 - Growth in Diversity/Inclusion
    Since its very inception 65 years ago, Harmony, Incorporated has rooted itself in the embrace of singers of all walks of life – irrespective of beliefs, backgrounds, and lifestyles. Inclusion has not been just a value for us, it has been a guiding force; enriching our organization with the diverse voices which grace our membership. As we stand today, inclusion remains one of our five core values, a testament to the profound belief that our unity is strengthened by our differences.
    No conversation about our origins would be complete without addressing the events that led to our formation. In 1957, Sweet Adelines, at the time the only women’s barbershop organization, passed a bylaw explicitly limiting membership to only white women. This action caused the resignation of some members who came together to form Harmony, Inc. In 1963, Sweet Adelines determined that Lana Clowes, a Black woman who had been singing tenor with the Ottawa chorus for over a year, was not allowed to be a member of her chapter. Following this widely-publicized refusal from Sweet Adelines, Lana and 20 members of her Ottawa chorus left the organization and went on to form the Capital Chordettes in Harmony, Inc.
    To amplify our commitment to inclusion, our Equity and Diversity Committee has made available a rich on-line library of resources, hosted thought-provoking roundtables, and penned monthly articles - sometimes challenging, but always insightful. This committee serves as a beacon, unafraid to “Think Big!” while guiding us toward a more inclusive and harmonious future.
    We are proud to stand with other organizations in this effort, especially Sweet Adelines, who awarded posthumous lifetime membership to Lana in 2016 at their 70th Annual Convention and Competition in Las Vegas. While receiving the honor on behalf of her mother, Valerie Clowes noted that, "the past is here to teach us, not to haunt us." Like all of us devoted to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion, we are a work in progress, but we are committed to the work. It is important to who we were, who we are, but also who we will be.
    Today, we continue to work for a future where every member from different races and ethnicities, from the LGBTQ+ community, members with disabilities, different religions, and gender identities, can not only find their place on our risers, but also see the beauty of their own unique voice within our collective harmony.
    Tag your chapter or area and list one way you or they have been radically inclusive to actively incorporate other perspectives and experiences to create a welcoming environment for singers.
  • Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 4 - Growth in Quality of singing (qualifying choruses)
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  •  Date Posted: Wed, Feb 28 2024
    Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 4 - Growth in Quality of singing (qualifying choruses)
    In 2023, Harmony, Inc. Area 6, located in the Southeastern United States, showed tremendous growth in the quality of Area Convention and Contests (AC&C) scores, as eight out of nine choruses that took the stage qualified for the prestigious International Convention and Contests, including three choruses for whom this was their first AC&C! Area 6 has shown steady growth and engagement of its membership with their dedication and passion to the art form and the organization.
    This remarkable achievement from Harmony’s newest area embodies the essence of “Start Small, Think Big!” We applaud Area 6 Harmony, Inc.'s Area 6’s commitment to excellence and growth in their contest scores, educational opportunities, and the relationships that have blossomed as a result of their time spent together.
    As we celebrate the 65th birthday of Harmony, Inc., we wish to congratulate Area 6 and all of our Areas that demonstrate ingenuity and forward thinking in how they deliberately involve and better their members, resulting in so many high-quality ensembles crossing the stage! We want to know - how do you engage your area members?
  • Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 3 - Growth in Geography
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  •  Date Posted: Tue, Feb 27 2024
    Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 3 - Growth in Geography
    Since 1959, Harmony Inc. has expanded from our Eastern roots to include chapters in six geographical areas in the United States and Canada from California to Newfoundland. Excitingly, a seventh Expansion Area is taking shape as we share our love of Harmony with more and more people in the Western US!
    You can be a part of our “Westward Expansion”! Tag your friends and let them know that Harmony, Inc. is making waves in the west!
    Visit https://www.harmonyinc.org/start-a-chorus for all of the information you need to get a chorus started.
    We also want to shout out to our Expansion Area chapters - On Q (New Mexico), Vocal Moxie (Arizona), and Women in Harmony (Manitoba), as well as our prospective chapters - Soundsation Harmony (Florida), East Wind Harmony (New Brunswick), and Greater Montreal Chorus (Montreal) and other Harmony, Inc. choruses in the works (Spirit of Michigan). Check out their social media and help spread the word!
    We started small, but we are thinking big: let’s make our Expansion Area resonate with the sound of Harmony!
  • Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 2 - Youth Members who grew up under the wing of Harmony
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  •  Date Posted: Mon, Feb 26 2024
    Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 2 - Youth Members who grew up under the wing of Harmony
    As we celebrate our 65th birthday, Harmony, Inc. is proud to showcase members of our musical family who have grown up under the wing of our organization. Did you know we boast more than 80 active members who have been members of Harmony for over 40 years? What a testament to the “blend with friendship” that resonates beyond the stage!
    When asked about her time with Harmony, Inc., Anne Bureau volunteered, "I joined Harmony Inc. at 28. I was not looking for a place to sing, nor was I interested in joining any organization. The moment I heard the four-part harmony, and witnessed pure joy on everyone's faces, I was hooked, and never looked back. Through Harmony, Inc., I met my best friends, including my Spectrum quartet mates, Judy, Ellen, and Marion. Thanks to Harmony, Inc., I also met my husband and soul mate, Ig.
    In the words of Katie Taylor, director of champion chorus Northern Blend and a member of Harmony, Inc. since 1988, “Growing up in barbershop has been amazing—not only did singing with my parents and sister strengthen my family, but I have built amazing friendships and been able to travel the world to work with barbershoppers of all ages and walks of life! It has shaped me into a strong musician and led me to become a music educator, where I pass along my love of barbershop to my students…including my son! It is part of my life on the daily, and I can’t imagine where I would be without it!
    Join us in celebrating these exceptional singers who have grown up in Harmony. Share your favorite memory, tag a long time Harmony, Inc. member, and let’s rejoice in the journeys that reflect our belief that starting small but thinking big can lead to something amazing.
    Here’s to the past, present, and future of our Harmony Family!
  • Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 1 – Growth in Judging Independence
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  •  Date Posted: Sun, Feb 25 2024
    Harmony Awareness Week Celebrations Day 1 – Growth in Judging Independence
    From Harmony, Inc.’s inception in 1959 until 1984, all Harmony, Inc. contests were judged by a panel of certified men from the organization known at that time as the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., now the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). In 1973, several members of our organization, each of them already Harmony Queens and remarkable musicians in their own rights, went on to lay the foundation of our modern-day judging program, with the help of the BHS. Certifying these women was groundbreaking not only for Harmony, but for barbershoppers everywhere.
    Today, in celebration of Harmony Awareness Week, we want to voice our respect and gratitude to Nancy Foris, Barbara-Ann MacIntosh, and Lauren Lindeman, our first three judges certified by the exacting standards of the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., and true pioneers in our judging program. By 1989, 16 additional women from within the ranks of Harmony, Inc. had become certified, and for the first time, another pioneering Harmony, Inc. certified judge, Diane Patterson, adjudicated the International Contest.
    From the seeds they planted has grown a remarkable network of Harmony, Inc. members who have become certified judges, twenty-five of them to date. Though our organization no longer depends solely on BHS judges to fill our panels, we are grateful to their volunteers for their support and training throughout the decades as our number of certified judges steadily continues to grow.
    In 1987, the first All-Harmony judging panel occurred at the Area 2 contest in Laval, Quebec. Shortly after the launch of the 2017 “Everyone in Harmony” Initiative, the BHS began certifying women. As a result, several judges from the Harmony, Inc. community are dual certified to judge not only our contests but Barbershop Harmony Society contests as well, with Theresa Weatherbee and Sandi Wright representing our organization in the Performance Category, and Linda Muise serving as a certified Administrative Judge. In more recent history Renee Tramack became a certified BHS Judge in the Singing Category in 2023. Recently, Sandi Wright completed the rare trifecta, being certified in three North American barbershop organizations in Performance (Harmony, Inc. and BHS) and Visual Communication (Sweet Adelines International).
    Our judging program might have started small, with a tiny group of women asking the questions “why not us?”, but with commitment and cooperation it has grown to something our organization can take pride in.
  • Harmony, Inc. Celebrates Its Anniversary Through Harmony Awareness Week
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  •  Date Posted: Sun, Feb 18 2024
    We are celebrating our 65th anniversary and are highlighting this wonderful journey we have taken to make Harmony Stronger. We invite you to join us, from Feb 25th to March 2nd to celebrate what we have accomplished.  Please join us in reading all about our story of strenghth, growth, and success as we keep spreading the joy of singing around the world.  You'll read about:
    • the strength of our roots,
    • the quality of our singing,
    • the success our Contest & Judging independence,
    • the geographical expansion,
    • the unlimited educational opportunities,
    • our bonds with the a cappella universe, and
    • the vibrant youth who grew up with us.
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  • Classified Ads
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  •  Date Posted: Sun, Aug 21 2022

    Harmony, Inc. will provide space on its "members-only" site for classified ads for a payment of $15.  The ad can be no more than 50 words and will be posted for a 30-day period on the site.  A photo/graphic may be included.

    Forward the ad via email to Web Manager, Pam Ringo.

    Forward the $15 check (payable to Harmony, Inc.) to:
    Kelly Peterson
    9466 Pleasant Level Road
    Mechanicsville, VA 23116
     


    Click any ad below to view a PDF with details.
     
         
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  •  Date Posted: Tue, Jun 2 2020
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