Mike Rowe Posts Podcast of His Tribute to Fred King on His Website  The world-famous host of The Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe" wrote one of the best-loved Harmonizer articles of all time, honoring his dear friend and mentor, Freddie King (Nov../Dec. 2008 issue). Mike, also television's most popular narrator, just finished putting time in the studio to record it, and has posted it on his website, mikeroweWORKS. "The result is something I'm too biased to comment on," said Mike of the finished product, "but I'll tell you this--when I played it back, I cried like a 10-pound baby girl." Be sure to check it out! You might cry too--but you'll also laugh, so settle back, listen, and be moved! |
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Special Edition of Preservation Magazine:
"Remembering 9/11"
Society Historian Grady Kerr has published a special edition of Preservation Magazine to tell the stories of barbershoppers who were there when it happened--police officers, an FBI agent--and of member Col. Canfield "Bud" D. Boone, who lost his life at the Pentagon. To read more, please CLICK HERE. Many of our chapters are performing special concerts to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of that horrendous day. Let us never forget those who lost their lives, and especially those who were lost in the line of duty, saving and serving others. |
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Society CEO Search
Society President Alan Lamson has appointed the following five members to the Task Force created to assist the Board of Directors in the search for the Society's new Chief Executive Officer: Larry Lewis (Chair) - Land O'Lakes District Don Blank - Central States District Larry Clemons - Southwestern District Joe Liles - Land O'Lakes District Alan Wile - Mid-Atlantic District Applications can be submitted electronically starting on September 15, 2011. Please watch the Society website and future issues of LiveWire for more details. If you are interested in applying, or know someone who might be interested, please CLICK HERE to read the job description as it appears in the July/August issue of The Harmonizer. |
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 CALLING ALL YOUTH! Perform at Carnegie Hall! For those of you 30 years old and under who have "a performance at Carnegie Hall" on your bucket list, getting to perform at that famous venue may be as easy as the old adage: Practice, Practice, Practice! Carnegie Hall will be producing a USA-Japan Goodwill Concert(free admission) on Monday, December 26 which will feature a youth Barbershop Chorus comprised of male singers up to age 30 from all over the US and Canada, under the direction of Joe Cerutti of the Alexandria Harmonizers. Also performing will be Prestige, 2011 International Collegiate Quartet Champions and Tim Waurick of Vocal Spectrum fame, plus many other guests. The concert will feature a joint performance with the youth chorus and a 3-time gold medal 100-piece youth orchestra from Japan. You would also be participating in a worthy cause, as Carnegie Hall is producing this show as a fund-raiser for the victims of the earthquake and tsunamis that struck Japan this year, and donations will be accepted. Bring your collegiate quartet or youth chorus, in part of in full. Individual singers are also welcome! Participants will prepare 5-6 songs (one of which will be back up for a solo by Tim Waurick). The chorus will be expected to arrive in NYC the morning of the 26th, rehearse all day, and perform that night. Arrangements for hotel, food, and busing will be made for a nominal fee. Participants will have to be able to learn songs and choreography without formal rehearsals, and will be tested in octets upon arrival in NYC. For more information please contact Joe Cerutti by
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, or call 703-401-7114. Make sure your state/chapter/district is represented! |
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BarbershopHQ Photo Caption Contest The Best Entries Will be Included in the Sept/Oct Issue of The Harmonizer Here's another opportunity to stimulate your creativity! For the second year in a row, the barbershopHQ.com Photo Caption Contest gives you the chance to shine while helping cover the great events of the 2011 international convention in Kansas City. Here are the details: - Go to barbershopHQ every business day to find a photo that will be used in the upcoming issue of the magazine. Enter your caption there.
- A caption that's lighter on wit but heavier on insight or cool facts can also be the winner. (Remember, not every photo will be funny!).
- Include your full name and city, state/province with your submission.
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 Music Premiere 2011B Add These Great Arrangements to Your Repertoire Now! Whether you're looking for a lovely ballad or up-tempo piece, you'll find the Music Premiere Series to be a perfect source. These arrangements are designed so that most choruses and quartets can sing them - they're not too difficult - and they have been vetted by the publication subcommittee. The packet of six songs plus demo CD is only $14.99, and part-dominant learning tracks are available at reasonable prices. To order, click HERE. - Bye Bye Blackbird - A classic barbershop song as sung by the Side Street Ramblers and arranged by Brian Beck, this number has a fast, slow, fast tempo and a great tag.
- Hi, Neighbor - Walter Latzko's classic opener has been sung by beginners and advanced quartets world-wide. It's a short, easy, fun piece to learn and sing.
- I've Been Working on the Railroad - This classic from Roger Payne is an American favorite and has long been a staple for contest and show repertoire.
- Just a Cottage Small (By a Waterfall) - A nice and easy ballad from the Gold Medal Series, this simple, poignant lyric will leave an audience breathless
- Just in Time - From master arranger Dave Briner and sung by champions Platinum comes an easy beat toe-tapper with two tag options.
- No More Sorrow - Rounding out the bunch is a great spiritual as it was sung by one of the Society's best-loved quartets, the Gas House Gang. A great tenor feature!
To view all past Music Premiere Series collections, click HERE. |
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Music Premiere Song Title Contest:
Hey, you wordsmiths out there! If you haven't entered the Song Title Contest yet, it's not too late for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from Harmony Marketplace. Get your creative juices flowing, and write a paragraph using all of the song titles above! Here are the rules: You must use correct grammar, no more than 60 additional words, and you must use the song title exactly as it is written; no alterations of any kind allowed. Entries must be received via email at
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no later than 5:00 p.m. central on Friday, September 16. Winner will be announced and entry published in LiveWire on Thursday, September 22. You can make it funny, weird, romantic, inspirational - whatever direction you want to go. Just let your imagination take over! |
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 Promote Your Chapter by Hosting a Showing of American Harmony the Movie! Get ready to rent a big popcorn machine, because now your chapter can sponsor its own showing of "American Harmony", raising awareness of barbershop in your community and perhaps some money, too! Instead of trying to get a traditional theatre to show the film, which is difficult and expensive, your chapter will be able to show it in a church, community center, hotel ballroom or library -- for one night, or two! It's called a Four Wall Release, which literally means any space that has four walls and adequate seating. Appropriate projection and sound equipment, if not available in the space already, can be rented. In case you haven't seen the movie, it focuses on OC Times, Max Q, Vocal Spectrum, and Reveilleover a span of years, on stage and at home, in their personal quests for international gold.
Read more about the movie and the Four Wall Release plan HERE, and contact the producer of the film for questions
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Westward Ho! Midwinter and International 2012 Conventions 
We can't wait to see how many young men will take part in the Fifth Annual Youth Chorus Festival in 2012! And it's always great to watch the Seniors Quartet Championship. Housing reservations for the January 17-22, 2012 Midwinter Convention in sunny Tucson, Arizona will be available September 15. As always, the best rooms go to the earliest birds, and Tucson in particular promises to be a sell-out, so don't wait! Register at TUCSON MIDWINTER. Check out the Tucson Visitor's Website, and plan some days to visit Saguaro National Park, play some golf, or just enjoy some beautiful Arizona highways! |
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Make plans now to attend the exciting 2012 International Convention in beautiful Portland, Oregon. In addition to the drama and glamour of our competitions, the Portland area is an incredibly gorgeous place, with so much to see you'll want to spend an extra few days to take it all in! To see what we're talking about, click HERE. Take in the Rose Garden, Columbia River Gorge, Multnomah Falls, Mt. St. Helen's & Mt. Hood - plus, it's only about 100 miles from breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and artsy coastal towns!
Early bird housing opens December 15 & general housing opens January 15. Register at PORTLAND INTERNATIONAL |
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Melanie Chapman Barbershop Harmony Society
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