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March 3, 2011
 
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LiveWire Covers the Latest Activities of the Barbershop Harmony Society 

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In This Issue
Two-Year Rotation Plan Off the Table
New Zealand Barbershoppers Unharmed by Quake - Donate for Relief
You'll Be Sorry if You Miss Kansas City!
Harmony Foundation Presents AOH, Storm Front & Rockapella
NEEDED: Two New Board Members for 2012
Harmony University Scholarships Available
MAD District Webcast Available for March 11-12
Deep Discounts on Risers from Peery Products
 
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Two-Year Chorus Rotation Plan

Now Off the Table


Society leaders continue to study potential modifications to the Contest & Judging system; however, the two-year international chorus rotation proposal discussed in the July/August 2010 issue of The Harmonizer is no longer under consideration.

The two-year proposal was neither voted upon nor rejected, but simply supplanted by other ideas that have bubbled up during the last few months of studying the C&J system. The new ideas will be studied by district and Society leadership throughout 2011.

More than 3,000 Society members and Associates shared their views on the two-year rotation proposal in an internet survey and onbarbershopHQ.com last fall. See the poll results HERE.
 
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New Zealand Barbershoppers

Unharmed by Earthquake


We were relieved to hear last week that the members of The Canterbury Plainsmen at Christchurch, New Zealand were unharmed by the earthquake!  They have property damage, but no injuries.  

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been affected by this tragedy and we are grateful that our brothers are safe. If you would like to donate for relief efforts in the area, please click HERE for the   Red Cross.

 
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  Come to Kansas City and 

Enjoy All the Excitement in Store!

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Our Contest and Show Venue -  The State-of-the-Art Sprint 

Center  - Rated 5th Most Attended Arena in the US!*


Make your reservations now to get the best selection of hotels within walking distance of the venue!  Click on 
Register   
  • Father/Son/Grandson chorus back by popular demand, led by Jack and Mike Slamka. To register or get more details, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Deadline is May 15; cost is $20.
  • Sing with the Champs! AIC Show! Harmony Foundation Presents!
  • Hot competition in every category!
  • Stage area below at the all new $5 billion Power and Light District next to the arena will provide opportunity for public appearances by many of our top quartets, plus over 50 unique restaurants - no cabs or long walks! 

stage at P&L


  View restaurants, etc. at Kansas City's new  Power and Light District  

See  other attractions in Kansas City.  See Kansas City Video.

 Click 
HERE
 to volunteer.     

*Pollstar Magazine

 
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Harmony Foundation Pres 2011 topper

Tickets Now Available for

Highly Anticipated, 

Extra-Spectacular

"Harmony Foundation Presents"

 

See Ambassadors of Harmony, Storm Front and (back by popular demand) Rockapella at International, all on the same stage, Saturday July 9 at 1:30 pm in Kansas City! Tickets are now available, so get yours asap. You won't be able to stand it if you miss this!

Click HERE to purchase.  See you there!
 
 
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HELP WANTED:

Society Board Members


The Society is seeking candidates to fill two three-year-term positions on your Society Board beginning in January 2012. Candidates applying or being nominated by their districts should possess both the ability to view issues on a Society-wide basis and an understanding of the board's governance process. Selection is not limited by age, geographic location or the possession of certain skill sets. Please forward any resumes to Joe Berger, Chairman of the 2011 Society Nominating Committee by April 1, 2011. Click  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you!
 
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Scholarships Available

for Harmony University

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Through the generous donations of the Harmony Foundation, the Society will again be offering full-tuition scholarships to Harmony University in St. Joseph, MO from July 31 - August 7, 2011. If you know of a music educator who is ready and willing to take the plunge, nominate them by contacting your District Youth in Harmony Vice President/Director. In addition to tuition, the scholarships cover room and board. 

Scholarships 
are available in the following categories:

NOW is the time to submit applications for Directors College and Earl Moon scholarships.
 
Deadline March 15: The Earl Moon scholarship - for those who have never experienced Harmony University.
 
Deadline April 1: Directors College - for front line, assistant directors, section leaders and others who stand in front of a chorus, affiliates and up-and-coming directors.  
 
Larry Ajer - for top 10 district quartet applicants
Lou Perry - for arrangers
Bring Your Baritone Free - the first 20 quartets bring their bari FREE

Click SCHOLARSHIPS for more information.

On-line registration will be available soon. 
 
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MidAtlantic District Spring Contest 

on Webcast March 11-12


For those who can't attend the MAD District Contests March 11-12, just relax at home and view the webcast for only $25 for the whole weekend! You can also purchase the semi-finals and/or finals separately for $15 each. See 'Round MidnightWheelhouse and Hit Parade, plus a new quartet, De Capo, that the MAD folks say is a quartet to watch!  ClickHERE to purchase.

 
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Sing on the International Convention Risers Every Week!


Peery Products Company, Inc. and the Barbershop Harmonoy Society have partnered to bring you the best risers on the market. Society choruses already receive a 5% discount every day. Peery exclusively provides risers for our International Conventions, and will be selling the same models while in Kansas City. There will be a complete set in the warm-up room as well as the photography room. Peery is pre-selling these risers at a healthy discount, and all risers include a 15-Year Limited Warranty. Please note: shipping and handling is not included in these prices.
 

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5% BHS DISC

DISCOUNTED KC RISERS

6FT 3-STEP

$760.00

$722.00

$622.00

6FT 4TH STEP

$400.00

$380.00

$325.00

6FT SAFETY RAIL

$315.00

$299.25

$250.00

TOTAL PACKAGE

$1475.00

$1401.25

$1197.00


Due to the significant discount, these are being sold as sets only: 3-Step, 4-Step, Back Rail, in a minimum order of three (3) sets. For this offer, a signed estimate and 100% prepayment by check no later than May 20, 2011 is required; credit cards will not be accepted. Offer is valid while supplies last.

If you have any questions or would like an estimate, please call Kat at 800-336-0577 or  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
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Melanie Chapman 
Barbershop Harmony Society

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