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May 5, 2011
 
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LiveWire Covers the Latest Activities 
of the Barbershop Harmony Society
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In This Issue
See New Barbershop Video on YouTube!
Chapters: File Taxes - Deadline May 16
ATTN: Certified and Master Directors
Alexandria Harmonizers to Sing at Carnegie Hall
You Pick the Quartet, You Pick the Song - Sing with the Champs
Spectacular Harmony Foundation Presents...
The Lights of Kansas City Await You
World-Class Music Education at Harmony University!
 
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JUST OUT!

You Have to See This Brand NewBarbershop Harmony Society Video!

 

CLICK HERE

 
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Chapters: File Taxes by May 16!

 

Attention all United States chapters:

There is now information on our website on how to file, as well as links to all new tax documents. Be sure to visit this section in the Document Center.

 

Attention ALL chapters:

Please log onto eBiz for your chapter and complete the "Financial Filings" entries for the fiscal year 2010.

 

Thanks!

 
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ATTENTION:

Certified and Master Directors

 

The Chorus Director Development Committee is planning a breakfast in Kansas City during our International Convention to recognize all of those barbershoppers who have reached CERTIFICATION status. Our special guests will be Master Director Jim Bagby and Rural Route 4, who will be celebrating their 25th anniversary this year.

 

Click HERE for details and to view invitation.  Be sure to read all about it and register. 

 

Space is limited...so sign up now! 

 
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Alex Harmonizers 

 

Alexandria Harmonizers 

to Sing for Benefit at Carnegie Hall

 

The Alexandria Harmonizers, directed by Joe Cerutti, will be the special guest for a concert at Carnegie Hall on Friday, May 20, 2011. The event is a Charity Concert for relief efforts in Sendai, Japan, a city near the epicenter of the March 11 massive earthquake and tsunami. The Japanese HAGI Chorus of Sendai will appear, as well as the Men's Glee Club of Tokyo & Kansai, Japan and other men's choruses from New York, NY and Detroit, MI.

 

Tickets are free - but going fast! If you will be in NYC on May 20 and would like to attend, please call Joe at 646-671-3330.

 

The Alexandria Harmonizers is also collecting funds to be presented at the concert.  If you would like to help, please send your donation to Mike Shirota, 6 Aster Ct., Paramus, NJ 07652. Checks should be made out to the Sendai Relief Fund, and all donations will go directly to the city of Sendai. 

 

READ MORE...

 

 
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You Pick the Quartet, You Pick the Song!

Online Registration for Sing with the Champs 

 

ONLINE registration is now active for Sing with the Champs in Kansas City! Picture yourself wearing a gold medal and crushing chords with one of the greatest quartets of all time - pick from Storm Front, Crossroads, Max Q, OC Times, Vocal Spectrum, FRED, Rural Route 4, or theSuntones on Saturday, July 9, from 9 am to noon. 

 

CLICK HERE to choose the song from each quartet's repertoire. All proceeds from the $50 registration go to Harmony Foundation. Sign-up will be first-come, first-served, with a limit of one song per person. Naked Voice Records (a fully owned subsidiary of Niche Music Group), will once again sponsor the event and will process your credit card upon registration. You'll receive a digital video recording and photo immediately upon completion of your song.

The Champs are looking forward to singing with YOU!
 
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Reserve Your Tickets Now for Harmony Foundation Presents!


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This show is going to be one of the best ever!

How could it miss?

 

Back by popular demand is Rockapella, joining the stage with theAmbassadors of Harmony and Storm Front on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 1:30 pm in Kansas City!  Get your TICKETS ASAP.  All this, plus the convention experience to boot! Don't stay home, come join the fun!
 
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Kansas City Convention News
 KC top thin May

 







The lights of Kansas City await you - from the stage lights at the Sprint Center to the lighted fountains all over town, to the Power & Light District! Make plans to be there and watch as the 50 quartets and 30 choruses try to outshine each other!  What will be the big spectacular performance? What will make us say "I WAS THERE!??"  

Father/Son/Grandson Deadline May 15 - Only a Few Spots Left!
The deadline is fast approaching  to register for the Father/Son/Grandson chorus, this year directored by Jack and Mike Slamka. Register online or get more details HERE. Cost is $20 per participant.

Click Register now for convention tickets. To get the best selection of hotels within walking distance of the venue, call 866-660-4946 now to make your reservations.             

  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.     
 
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 Harmony University

Your Chance for a World-Class 

Music Education

 

Larry Ajer Scholarship Deadline - May 16

 

Click HERE to register and see highlights on Harmony University's classes - view what's new for 2011!

HONORS CHORUS
Sign up to audition for the 2011 Honors Chorus under the direction of Darin Drown (2011 International Champion Baritone of Storm Front and Director of the 2011 4th place International Medalist chorus, Sound of the Rockies). Click  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  to register and receive your audition materials.

Scholarships are still available for Larry Ajer and Bring Your Baritone Free - read about it HERE.  General questions? Click  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
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