Youth In Harmony

JAD’s youth outreach program is now called Youth in Harmony (YMIH). JAD now has a separate Web site devoted specifically to the Youth in Harmony program. It’s packed with useful information, links, and forms that will be of interest to you whether you’re a high-school age singer interested in barbershopping or a vocal-music teacher looking for resources to help you introduce barbershop harmony to your kids.

Here’s where you can visit the JAD YIH site!

For more information about any of these outstanding events for young people, e-mail JAD’s VP Youth in Harmony, Robbie Churgovich (rcchurg@gmail.com), or call him at home at cell # 330-421-4024. You can also explore Barbershop Harmony Society’s YIH program on the Society’s Web site.

 

2012 High School Quartet Contest

The 2012 High School Quartet Contest will be held  Saturday, April 14, 2012 approximately 1:00 PM at the Worldview Community Church (6941 Columbia Rd. Olmsted, OH 44138)

Quartets will sing two songs, a cappella, arranged in the Barbershop (close harmony) style.  Quartets will be judged on music, delivery and singing (essentially singing the style and using appropriate arrangements and lyrics), delivering the song with believability and enthusiasm, and singing with good technique (maintaining pitch and tuning chords).  There will be a separate division for males and females.

Click here for the full Information sheet!

Click here for the contest registration form!

 

Harmony Camp

Harmony Camp, held each summer in Columbus, Ohio and conducted by the Singing BuckeyesChapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, is a world-renowned program for high-school students. Here’s what you get:

  • Four days of fun for high school students, both young men and women, interested in vocal performance.
  • The camp will be held at The Ohio State University. (Click “Forms / Info” at left for address.)
  • Professional vocal instruction at an affordable price.
  • An opportunity to sing with and learn from talented performers.
  • A crash course in the intricacies of four-part, a cappella harmony.
  • Instruction and experience in singing technique and stage presence.
  • A performance in front of more than 2,000 barbershop enthusiasts.
  • Special attention will be given to student quartets.
  • A chance to make new friends from across the state.

If you’re interested in learning more about Harmony Camp, including schedules, costs, scholarships, sponsorships, and directions, here’s where you can find the latest information about the upcoming Harmony Camp.

 

Greater Cincinnati Harmony Festival

The Greater Cincinnati Harmony Festival is a unique and comprehensive a cappella harmony music program for young women and men.  In three days, the students get professional vocal music education, rehearsals, and coaching by top music educators and barbershop experts. They learn harmony basics, singing technique, choreography, and performance skills, and star in a Show with other award-winning barbershop singers on Saturday night – a Show that is open to families, friends and the public.  Perhaps best of all, students meet lots of other young women and men who enjoy singing.  For more information about The Greater Cincinnati Harmony Festival, please visit www.harmonyfestival.org.