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    <title>Barbershop Harmony Society Society News </title>
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        <title>Chapter Support resources</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/chapter-support-resources</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/chapter-support-resources</guid>
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            <![CDATA[The BHS Member Center is loaded with resources to build and sustain your chapter. Browse this list to explore possibilities you didn't realize lay before you! <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/chapter-support-resources">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>BHS presents Black History Month panel discussions</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/2026-panel-discussions</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/2026-panel-discussions</guid>
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            <![CDATA[A two-part panel series in February 2026 shines a light on our organization’s history, growth, and commitment to becoming a more inclusive musical community.﻿ <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/2026-panel-discussions">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Show clearance forms and reporting</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/show-clearance-forms</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/show-clearance-forms</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society has blanket agreements in place with performance rights organizations on behalf of its chapters and districts to ensure the copyright compliance for live, in-person public performances of copyrighted works. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/show-clearance-forms">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Devin Bradford</author>
        <dc:date>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Annual Reports</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/annual-reports</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/annual-reports</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[Barbershop is more than a style of music - it's a way of life. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/annual-reports">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:03:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>2024 Hall of Fame honors four legends</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/hall-of-fame-2024</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/hall-of-fame-2024</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[By recommendation of the Hall of Fame committee, the Barbershop Harmony Society Board of Directors has voted to induct four honorees as the class of 2024. The awards will be presented at the BHS 2024 International Convention in Cleveland. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/hall-of-fame-2024">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 09 May 2024 16:35:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Society Board of Directors meeting - December 10, 2023</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-december-2023</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-december-2023</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Kevin Keller In its December meeting, the Barbershop Harmony Society Board of Directors elected Kevin Keller to the position of Executive Vice President. The seat had been vacated by Steve Denino upon his hiring as interim Chief Executive Officer. Keller will be seated immediately for a term running through 2024. Keller brings more than three decades experience as a statistician and quality professional. He is an expert in change management, and a Certified Master Black... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-december-2023">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:15:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Red Caps heir honored with father&#039;s Life Membership</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/redcaps-heir</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/redcaps-heir</guid>
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            <![CDATA[A new chapter has been added to the story of the Grand Central Red Caps, a quartet of Black men who in 1941 were denied entry to the national contest of the then white-only SPEBSQSA.In a touching, joyful and sometimes tearful visit to Harmony Hall in June, Lauren Ward Parsons, daughter of Red Caps Baritone Robert Ward, received a replica plaque which recognized his 2017 posthumous admission to the Barbershop Harmony Society as a Life Member. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/redcaps-heir">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 13 Jul 2023 15:30:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>2023 Hall of Fame honors Renee Craig and Vocal Spectrum</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/hall-of-fame-2023</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/hall-of-fame-2023</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[By recommendation of the Hall of Fame committee, the Barbershop Harmony Society Board of Directors has voted to induct two honorees as the class of 2023. The awards will be presented at the International Convention in Louisville this summer. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/hall-of-fame-2023">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Mon, 12 Jun 2023 21:55:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Remembering Gordon Lightfoot, BHS Honorary Life Member</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/in-memoriam-gordon-lightfoot</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/in-memoriam-gordon-lightfoot</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society mourns the passing of Gordon Lightfoot (1938-2023), the legendary Canadian folk singer,  song writer — and Barbershopper. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/in-memoriam-gordon-lightfoot">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 02 May 2023 10:00:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Society Board of Directors meeting - Thursday, February 9</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-feb-2023</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-feb-2023</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society Board of Directors will hold its regular quarterly meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023, 8:30 am - 12:30pm Eastern. A livestream will be available on this page. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-feb-2023">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>BHS announces 2022 Hall of Fame Honorees</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/hall-of-fame-2022</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/hall-of-fame-2022</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society is proud to induct Joe Connelly, Tony De Rosa, and Tim Waurick into the Hall of Fame Class of 2022.These legendary Barbershoppers have set the gold standard as singers, coaches, and artists. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/hall-of-fame-2022">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Society Board of Directors meeting • July 4, 2022 • 9:00 am EDT</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-july-2022</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-july-2022</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society Board of Directors held its annual meeting on Monday, July 4, 2022 at 9:00 am EDT at the Society's International Convention in Charlotte. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-july-2022">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Society Board of Directors meeting - May 15, 2022</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-may-2022</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-may-2022</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society Board of Directors held its regular quarterly meeting on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at 7:00 pm Central. Click below to view a recording of the meeting. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-may-2022">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Wed, 11 May 2022 07:00:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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  <item>
        <title>Society Board of Directors quarterly meeting - March 6, 2022</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-march-2022</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-march-2022</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society Board of Directors held its regular Spring quarterly meeting on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 7:00 pm Central. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-march-2022">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>FAQ: Open Contests</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/faq-open-contests</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/faq-open-contests</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[Explore operational issues emerging from the decision to remove gender classifications from BHS International Contests. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/faq-open-contests">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Board of Directors</author>
        <dc:date>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:44:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Everyone in Harmony: Chapter and District Membership Updates</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/everyone-in-harmony-chapter-and-district-membership-updates</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/everyone-in-harmony-chapter-and-district-membership-updates</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[As the next step towards the strategic vision of Everyone in Harmony, the Barbershop Harmony Society announces changes in the governing bylaws and operational processes for chapter, district, and Society membership. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/everyone-in-harmony-chapter-and-district-membership-updates">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Wed, 09 Feb 2022 13:48:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>BHS Revisits Contest Expansion Plan</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-revisits-contest-expansion-plan</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-revisits-contest-expansion-plan</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Updated February 8, 2022
International Conventions to have open quartet, chorus competitions
All singers to compete for top honors <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-revisits-contest-expansion-plan">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>International Conventions to have open quartet, chorus competitions</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-to-have-open-contests</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-to-have-open-contests</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[All singers to compete for top honors <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-to-have-open-contests">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Board of Directors</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:35:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>NEA $15K grant will support directors and educators at Harmony University</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/nea-grant-for-hu-2022</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/nea-grant-for-hu-2022</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[ The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded the Barbershop Harmony Society a $15,000 grant for the Music Educators And Directors Project at Harmony University 2022. Attendance at HU will have a ripple effect for encouraging barbershop singing, especially among youth, for whom barbershop can provide an entry point to a lifetime of singing. “The BHS is again honored to be an NEA grant recipient to fund the education and professional development for two... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/nea-grant-for-hu-2022">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Society Board of Directors quarterly meeting - November 14,  2021</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-november-2021</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-november-2021</guid>
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            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society Board of Directors held its regular fall quarterly meeting on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 7:00 pm Central. The Board reviewed highlights of the 2021 third quarter budget report, the recently completed annual audit report, and the recently filed IRS Form 990. These reports reflect the challenges of the pandemic and actions taken by the Society Board, staff, and BHS singing communities to contain costs. Recent months have seen promising results... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-november-2021">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 15:30:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Maria Christian, Zachary Materne elected to Society Board of Directors</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/2022-board-members-elected</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/2022-board-members-elected</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[Donehower, Denino, Santora re-elected to officer positions. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/2022-board-members-elected">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 17 Aug 2021 16:35:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Society Board of Directors Annual Meeting - August 15,  2021</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-august-2021</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-august-2021</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Please join us for the virtual meeting of the Barbershop Harmony Society Board of Directors on August 15, 2021.  The agenda and viewing information can be found below. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/society-board-meeting-august-2021">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 15:30:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>LABBS joins BHS Global Alliance</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/labbs-joins-bhs-global-alliance</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/labbs-joins-bhs-global-alliance</guid>
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            <![CDATA[The Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS) becomes the first all-women international organization to enter an alliance agreement with the Barbershop Harmony Society. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/labbs-joins-bhs-global-alliance">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Barbershop Your Way in Upgraded Member Center</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/barbershop-your-way-in-upgraded-member-center</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/barbershop-your-way-in-upgraded-member-center</guid>
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            <![CDATA[ For a few months now we’ve been talking about the enhancements we’re making to Member Center to help make it easier for you to “barbershop your way.” Some of the improvements are specifically for our leaders of chapters and singing communities, to help you manage the business of barbershop. Other enhancements are for all barbershoppers -- and hopefully will make it easier to welcome even more people to the joy of singing barbershop harmony... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/barbershop-your-way-in-upgraded-member-center">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:01:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Member Center is getting an upgrade!</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/member-center-is-getting-an-upgrade</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/member-center-is-getting-an-upgrade</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[We’re redesigning Member Center with your feedback in mind <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/member-center-is-getting-an-upgrade">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:14:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Virtual Society Board Meeting September 2020</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/save-the-date-virtual-society-board-meeting-september-2020</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/save-the-date-virtual-society-board-meeting-september-2020</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[Saturday, September 12, 2020 <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/save-the-date-virtual-society-board-meeting-september-2020">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 08:18:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Singing Organizations Response to Aerosol Research Study</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/singing-organizations-response-to-aerosol-research-study</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/singing-organizations-response-to-aerosol-research-study</guid>
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            <![CDATA[In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Choral Directors Association, Barbershop Harmony Society, Chorus America, and the National Association of Teachers of Singing are working together to provide a unified voice for leaders of singing ensembles and voice professionals throughout the United States and North America. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/singing-organizations-response-to-aerosol-research-study">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 08:11:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>2021 Midwinter Convention Update</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/midwinter-2021-convention-update</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/midwinter-2021-convention-update</guid>
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            <![CDATA[After much consideration, a continued sense of caution and care for our members and fans, and alongside the cancellation of the District conventions this fall, the Barbershop Harmony Society has cancelled the 2021 Midwinter Convention in New York, New York. This cancellation will impact the Seniors Quartet Contest, the Next Generation and Seniors Chorus Invitational, the All Chapter chorus experience, in-person HU education classes, and all related convention events and shows scheduled to be held... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/midwinter-2021-convention-update">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:30:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Congrats to our new 50 year members</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/congrats-to-our-new-50-year-members</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/congrats-to-our-new-50-year-members</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[This year has been nothing short of a wild ride, but we are glad that we can still honor you on reaching such a wonderful accomplishment. Thank you to all of you who have shared a biography to be presented below, and please watch for your name to be read during our Virtual Awards Gala in September. Thank you for all of your years of smiles and songs, we can't wait to share even more... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/congrats-to-our-new-50-year-members">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:59:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Candidate Sought for 2021 Society Board</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/candidate-sought-for-2021-society-board</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/candidate-sought-for-2021-society-board</guid>
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            <![CDATA[The election of John Donehower as Society President for 2021 has created a one-year term Board Member at Large position.This opening will be filled by an election by the board at its September Zoom meeting. The board is seeking effective, visionary leaders with an impressive history of service in barbershop, business, public service, education, or other areas. Further, the Nominating Committee is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse Society governance structure beginning with... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/candidate-sought-for-2021-society-board">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:01:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>State of the Society • July 2020</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/state-of-society-july-2020</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/state-of-society-july-2020</guid>
        <description>
            <![CDATA[What do you do when all your carefully crafted plans are overturned by a global pandemic? You rally the team, fire up the webcams, and get to work on the art of the possible. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/state-of-society-july-2020">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:27:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>BHS Announces 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-announces-2020-hall-of-fame-inductees</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-announces-2020-hall-of-fame-inductees</guid>
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            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society is proud to announce two new Hall of Fame inductees, Alan Lamson and Kevin Keller. There will be a more formal, virtual celebration to follow. 

Congratulations, Alan and Kevin, and thank you for your contributions to the Society! <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-announces-2020-hall-of-fame-inductees">Read More</a>]]>
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        <author>Devin Bradford</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:33:00 -0500</dc:date>
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        <title>State of the Society: Let&#039;s go</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/state-of-society-june-2020</link>
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            <![CDATA[What do you do when all your carefully crafted plans are overturned by a global pandemic? You rally the team, fire up the webcams, and get to work on the art of the possible. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/state-of-society-june-2020">Read More</a>]]>
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        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 12:27:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Youth Protection Update: Spring 2020</title>
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            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society has always carefully guarded its culture and reputation as a safe and wholesome place for people of all ages to enjoy harmony. As a part of our commitment to provide a positive environment in which members, associates, and all people interested in barbershop engage, the Society has a Youth Policy Statement as well as established youth protection procedures. These policies are to provide the safest possible environment for every person who... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/youth-protection-update-spring-2020">Read More</a>]]>
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        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Mon, 11 May 2020 11:00:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Harmony University 2020 Update</title>
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            <![CDATA[It is with great sadness the Barbershop Harmony Society is canceling Harmony University 2020. Belmont University is joining the health protocols of other institutions to keep both their staff and visitors safe during this COVID-19 health crisis by canceling all on-site summer classes and events, including this year's HU. The Barbershop Harmony Society stands with our partners at Belmont. Welcoming 900 people from many countries to gather is a risk we are unwilling to take... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/harmony-university-2020-update">Read More</a>]]>
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        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 10:10:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>2020 International Convention Update</title>
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            <![CDATA[After careful consideration of the options and ramifications, and out of an abundance of caution and concern for our members and fans, the Barbershop Harmony Society has made the determination that the COVID-19 pandemic has made it impossible and irresponsible to continue to host the 2020 International Convention in Los Angeles this summer. This cancellation will impact the 2020 International Quartet Contest, International Chorus Contest, Next Generation Barbershop Varsity Quartet Contest and Chorus Invitational, HU... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/la2020-convention-update">Read More</a>]]>
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        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:36:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>COVID-19 update from Harmony Hall</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/spring-events-update-from-harmony-hall</link>
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            <![CDATA[Over the last 48 hours, the pace of information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact in North America has escalated rapidly. BHS staff has been conducting daily meetings with representatives from district leadership and the Society Contest and Judging Committee over the past week to gather information and make recommendations about how best to manage the BHS response and decisions about our upcoming local and BHS events. After much careful consideration, discussions with the Society... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/spring-events-update-from-harmony-hall">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:06:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>BHS Update: COVID-19 and the Barbershop Community</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-update-covid-19-and-the-barbershop-community</link>
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            <![CDATA[As spring convention season begins and more information about coronavirus (COVID-19) is shared, many of you have reached out with questions about both local and International events. The Barbershop Harmony Society is continuing to carefully follow the news and information about COVID-19 preparedness from reliable sources. BHS staff is currently working with district leaders and Society Contest and Judging Committee (SCJC) leadership to keep track of any district event rescheduling or cancellations and help out... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-update-covid-19-and-the-barbershop-community">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:47:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>NEA $15K grant supports HU</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/nea-grants-15k-for-hu</link>
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            <![CDATA[The Barbershop Harmony Society knows that strong choral music educators at the middle, high school and college levels inspire young singers to a lifetime of artistic growth. To support these vital leaders, the National Endowment for the Arts has awarded the Barbershop Harmony Society a $15,000 grant for the Music Educators And Directors Project at Harmony University 2020.The intensive week-long school will provide professional artistic development and training for music educators and front line directors... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/nea-grants-15k-for-hu">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 14:25:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Performance Category Update</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/performance-category-judging-parameters-update-1</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/performance-category-judging-parameters-update-1</guid>
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            <![CDATA[In order to provide better clarity and visibility to our competitors and audience members, the Performance Category is amending their treatment of poor taste issues. Songs, lyrics, and actions not in good taste will now result in a penalty, up to and including forfeiture by the Performance Judge(s). Over the past few years, the Performance Category judges have been assessing taste issues in terms of the quality of the performance; in other words, holistically. The... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/performance-category-judging-parameters-update-1">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Sat, 25 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Martinez honored by NAfME and Barbershop Harmony Society</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/martinez-bhs-nafme-award</link>
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            <![CDATA[In recognition of her excellence in teaching and impact on young singers, Dr. Misty Martinez of Cocoa High School, Cocoa, Florida, has been named the 2020 recipient of the Music Educator Award by the Barbershop Harmony Society and NAfME, The National Association for Music Education. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/martinez-bhs-nafme-award">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>Brian Lynch</author>
        <dc:date>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 13:18:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Candidates sought for 2021 Society Board</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/candidates-sought-for-2021-society-board</link>
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            <![CDATA[The Board of Directors of the Barbershop Harmony Society has openings for Society President, Society Executive Vice-President and Society Treasurer for one-year terms, and Member-At-Large for three-year terms beginning in 2021.These openings will be filled by election of the board at its summer meeting at the International Convention in Los Angeles, CA, June 28 - July 5, 2020. The board is seeking effective, visionary leaders with an impressive history of service in barbershop, business, public... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/candidates-sought-for-2021-society-board">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:10:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>New arrangements reach all singers, all voices</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/new-arrangements-reach-all-singers-all-voices</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/new-arrangements-reach-all-singers-all-voices</guid>
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            <![CDATA[We have reached a huge milestone in our Strategic Vision of Everyone in Harmony. Over the last five months, the Music Publications department has created new voicing adaptations and fresh new arrangements of more than 100 barbershop charts -- averaging 20 charts a month! <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/new-arrangements-reach-all-singers-all-voices">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Fri, 03 Jan 2020 09:54:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>BHS Announces Contest Expansion Plan</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-announces-contest-expansion-plan</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-announces-contest-expansion-plan</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Since the announcement of the Everyone in Harmony Strategic Vision, we have looked forward to providing an opportunity for all singers to take part in the Barbershop Harmony Society International Quartet and Chorus Contests. That era will begin with contest cycle leading to the 2021 International Convention in Cleveland. A summary of the Contest Expansion Plan approved by the Society Board is below, followed by more specific details. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/bhs-announces-contest-expansion-plan">Read More</a>]]>
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        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:03:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Contest Expansion FAQs</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/contest-expansion-faqs</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/contest-expansion-faqs</guid>
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            <![CDATA[BHS Expanded International Contest Entry, Qualification and Awards <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/contest-expansion-faqs">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 11:01:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Contest Expansion Feedback</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/contest-expansion-feedback</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/contest-expansion-feedback</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Download PDF or view the contest expansion feedback <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/contest-expansion-feedback">Read More</a>]]>
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        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:42:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Bringing fresh talents to the Board</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/bringing-fresh-talents-to-the-board</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/bringing-fresh-talents-to-the-board</guid>
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            <![CDATA[The two newest Board members reflect a Society that values new perspectives, expanded opportunities for sharing barbershop—and a commitment to enhancing every chapter’s experience. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/bringing-fresh-talents-to-the-board">Read More</a>]]>
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        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:54:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Request Barbershop Arrangements Online</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/request-barbershop-arrangements-online</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/request-barbershop-arrangements-online</guid>
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            <![CDATA[Can’t find the sheet music title you want? We're here to help! <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/request-barbershop-arrangements-online">Read More</a>]]>
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        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 12:59:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>The Four Freshmen to headline show at Midwinter</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/the-four-freshmen-to-headline-show-at-midwinter</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/the-four-freshmen-to-headline-show-at-midwinter</guid>
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            <![CDATA[One of the most influential singing groups of all time will be coming to Jacksonville for the Midwinter Convention in January 2020. In addition to a featured concert performance, this accomplished ensemble will conduct special workshops for the Next Generation Barbershop Junior Chorus Festival. <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/the-four-freshmen-to-headline-show-at-midwinter">Read More</a>]]>
        </description>
        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:43:00 -0600</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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        <title>Music Category Judging Parameters Update</title>
        <link>https://www.barbershop.org/music-category-judging-parameters-update</link>
        <guid>https://www.barbershop.org/music-category-judging-parameters-update</guid>
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            <![CDATA[As part of its ongoing efforts to refine, clarify, and communicate the rules under which barbershop competitions are adjudicated, the Barbershop Harmony Society Contest and Judging Committee recently revised a portion of the Music Category rules. These changes are effective immediately (Fall 2019) for official BHS contests. Before anything, it is important to note that the Music Category judges believe that these changes should not affect competitor scores. Rather, the clarifications should assist performers in... <a href="https://www.barbershop.org/music-category-judging-parameters-update">Read More</a>]]>
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        <author>BHS Admin</author>
        <dc:date>Thu, 29 Aug 2019 09:42:00 -0500</dc:date>
        <dc:creator>Barbershop Harmony Society</dc:creator>
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