The Carolinas Harmony Society recently approved a program to assist chapters in re-introducing themselves to their communities. The District is offering this grant program to help the Chapters of the District develop and implement novel, timely and effective ideas to reach out to their local communities as they restart operations after the COVID-19 shutdowns of 2020/2021. The intent is to help Chapters to exchange ideas with other chapters, reintroduce themselves to their communities and Continue Reading
Carolinas Video Showcase Announced
All quartets and choruses are invited to submit a video to be included in a video showcase to be aired this summer. Each group will submit a video up to 10 minutes in length of any music they choose. These videos will all be compiled into a single video to be run on YouTube. RULES / GUIDELINES10 Minute Submissions- Anything over 10 minutes will be trimmed or edited to fit the 10 minute restriction No restrictions on repertoire — what would you be proud to put on stage?No restrictions on Continue Reading
Carolinas Barbershop Harmony Publishes Statement on Social Equity
March 21, 2021 Harmony A cappella music requires us to listen to one another to create beautiful harmonies. It requires us to actively reach out to one another, harmonizing by listening to and supporting the other voices. We honor and nurture each part in an attempt to realize beautiful music. What we create singing together is far greater than the sum of its parts. Working together empowers us as people and as musicians as we share the magical gift of four-part harmony. The Barbershop Continue Reading
State of the District – Events
Hello and welcome to the fourth of our State of the District messages. Today we focus on Events. Historically, if one were to ask what the districts do, the answer you would most often receive is that "they put on the conventions". Indeed, that is a major component of what we do. It accounts for 80% of the budget and directly affects the greatest number of chapters and members. See Paul's video address here. Over the last 10 years the Carolinas has experienced a good deal of success Continue Reading