HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News!

HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News!
Type of post: Special Announcements
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Posted By: Teri Allred
Status: Current
Date Posted: Fri, Jun 20 2025
Harmony Headlines – June 20, 2025

Contest Season Comes to a Close Or Does It?



Area 4 - Celebrates another successful Convention and Contest!

Congratulations to Blue Phoenix Quartet and St. Louis Vocal Project on your gold Medals! Also qualifying in the chorus division Bluegrass Harmony, Lake Ridge Legacy Chorus, and Village Vocal Chords.  Quartet qualifiers are Limitless Quartet, Bourbon Town Sound, Ring True, It’s About Time, Violet Sky, and Sweet Addiction. What even more impressive are the hundreds of socks Area 4 members brought to contest to be donated to a local homeless shelter. Hearts in Harmony indeed!


But Wait! There’s More!

Tempe Trail: The Path to Harmony Fest West!

There’s still time to make plans to attend and purchase an AEP for Harmony Fest West! We continue ringing chords and fun in Tempe, AZ!   Come for the contest, come for the education or just to support Harmony Inc.’s expansion project!  The journey will be worth it!

Hotel bookings are open!  Reservation can be made here.

Last day to purchase AEPs July 1st purchase AEPs here


Can’t attend but want to support Harmony.  We got you!

Deal #1: Lasso all the action with Acaville!  Only $30 gets you live broadcasts of all the action: Harmony Fest West Chorus and Quartet Festivals, and the Harmony Fest West Showcase.  Plus you’ll get interviews with contestants and behind-the-scenes content! Full replays will be available exclusively to subscribers.  Order here.

Deal #2:  Send a great big “hi there and howdy” with a big screen ad!  Be a part of the Harmony Fest West Initiative.  Each ad is $35. Order here.


For more information, or to register visit our Harmony Fest West website!
 

 
International Convention Corner – New Room Reservation Process!

Room reservations open on July 15! The process is different this year be on the lookout for the instructions to ensure you information you need to make reservations.  

 
New Volunteer Opportunity – Could we have found your perfect fit to lend your talents to Harmony, Inc.?

Chorus Director Development Coordinator

The Chorus Director Development Coordinator serves as an advisor and resource provider for all Harmony, Inc. chorus directors. They communicate regularly with chorus directors, share educational materials and other resources, and assist in meeting their training needs. The Chorus Director Development Coordinator administers the Director Mentoring Program, designed to foster the development of musical directors interested in building their skills.
 
If you would like more information, please contact Executive VP, Donna McKay. Additional details about this position can be found in the corporate manual. To apply, complete the application form HAR-001.
 
Celebrate with PRIDE!

June is Pride Month!  Here are some tips from our Equity & Diversity Committee
  • Create an inviting space
  • Use inclusive language
  • Introduce yourself with your name and pronouns
  • Check out resources in the member area under Equity and Diversity
  • Participate in HIVE classes or check out the HIVE library