Late last year, a small group of enthusiastic tag singers led by Joe Cerutti, David Breen, Steve White, David Wilt, and Bob Bates met for a joyful afternoon of tag singing. We had so much fun that we decided to organize an annual tag-singing party!
The first one will be on Saturday, October 26th. Check out our Event Page on Facebook and get more info at https://www.madtags.org. Please note that this is not an official M-AD event, but we expect to draw mostly from the region, hence the name.
Harmony College East is among this district’s greatest educational assets for those looking to get ensemble coaching, expand their own singing abilities, and learn valuable skills to serve their chapters, and it’s happening in the heart of our district at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD, on Thursday, June 13, 2024 through Sunday, June 16!
Haven’t registered yet? Registration closes soon, so sign up TODAY! The district website has the course listings and schedule with just a few clicks!
Still have questions or concerns about HCE specific matters? Feel free to reach out directly to event administrators Bill Colosimo and Sheryl Berlin: hce.midatlantic@gmail.com
Are you someone with musical leadership skills looking to hone your directing abilities with a group passionate about singing? Look no further! The Harbor City Chorus (Baltimore), Harmony Express Chorus, The North Pennsmen Chorus, and Roof Garden Chorus are M-AD chapters now seeking front line directors.
Contact: Jonathan Brune
Chapter information:
We are a Men’s Barbershop Chorus in Baltimore, MD, formed in 1944.. We meet on Monday nights at 7:30. Our philosophy is simply this: all men who like to sing are welcome to join us in harmony. Be part of a group that provides a fun, friendly, environment. Our chorus provide musical instruction, plenty of opportunities for quartetting, and chances to perform in the community
Contact: Rob Dowling
Chapter information:
Harmony Express. the Germantown, Maryland Chapter of BHS, is a small but lively chorus that meets weekly on Sunday evenings in a convenient Gaithersburg location just blocks from I-270. Our current Director would like to step back into a singing role, so we are seeking a new Director. The ideal candidate would direct all rehearsals and performances. However, we would consider a rotating schedule, where the Director alternates with our two Assistant Director for rehearsals but the Director assuming overall responsibility for chorus progress. Our chorus performs about once a month in and around Montgomery County at a variety of venues. We are committed to growing awareness of the barbershop style of singing through free community outreach performances, such as at the County Fair, and through Youth in Harmony events for local high schools. We are hopeful our new Director will continue our traditions of “fun through excellence” as well as bringing the joy of singing to our community.
Contact: Ig Jakovac 215-393-1940
Chapter information:
The North Pennsmen Chorus is a 30-member, award-winning, men’s ensemble that has been actively singing in the Lansdale, PA area since 1962. We sing four-part a cappella harmonies in the Barbershop Style and are an active chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We are a healthy chapter, both musically and financially, performing locally multiple times per year including two annual shows that are our main fund-raisers. We are multi-year Division Champions and have competed at the Mid-Atlantic District level since the mid-1980’s. Following the retirement of our long-time director, we are seeking someone with vocal and choral experience who is capable of motivating and inspiring our singers. Compensation will be determined based on experience level.
For more about the North Pennsmen Chorus, please visit http://www.northpennsmen.org or contact our Chapter President Ig Jakovac at 215-393-1940
Contact: Lee Hoffman
Chapter information:
The Roof Garden Chorus of Somerset PA was established in 1983 and has been well recognized locally through the years. The group now consists of 10-12 gentlemen and we have a strong repertoire from over the years. We meet each Tuesday evening from 7-9pm for rehearsal and have regular gigs and performances throughout the year. We have performed for Valentine and Mother’s day. Throughout the summer singing the National Anthem and baseball games and races. As well as through the winter season with many Christmas caroling engagements. We are in search of a director to help keep us singing for many years to come. Members have been filling in temporarily but a more lasting solution is our biggest goal.
Atlantic Harmony Brigade is coming up this August 16-18 featuring guest quartet and judges 2024 Mid-Atlantic District Champs Smoke Ring! Sign up today and learn 12 engaging songs to sing with dozens of others for a weekend of nonstop fun! Scholarships covering room, board, and music are also still available for those between 18 and 25 years old!
Are you looking for ways to serve the Mid-Atlantic District? Look no further! The Standing Ovation Program is back!
The Standing Ovation Program serves as a method for choruses and quartets to obtain an evaluation and improvement recommendations at the conclusion of a chapter show. M-AD is looking for volunteers to become trained Reviewers who will then attend chapter shows, local to their area, and conduct the evaluation. What is being evaluated you ask? Areas such as venue location and ease of parking, ticket pricing, song selection and performance, audience reactions, etc.
To learn more and become a trained Reviewer, contact Garry Warlow, Director of Music and Performance, today at standomad@gmail.com.
We are less than one month away from the M-AD Education Summit coming up at 12pm on Sunday, March 3 and sign-ups are open! This event is FREE and open to EVERYONE, so use the link below to tell us you’ll be attending classes during the summit TODAY!
https://forms.gle/PyEVAhSUvL1WGXPy8
Zoom Meeting ID: 847 8382 4195, Passcode: 590632
Does your chapter have an annual show soon? Is there a big event coming up that you’d like to publicize? Buy an advertisement in one or both of the programs coming up at the spring conventions!
Details and options for the ads available for the M-AD division convention programs are available here. Place your order with our VP of Events Braden Lynk today!
Are you someone with musical leadership skills looking to hone your directing abilities with a group passionate about singing? Look no further! Rittenhouse Sound, the Harbor City Chorus (Baltimore), and Bryn Mawr Mainliners are M-AD chapters now seeking front line directors.
Link: Online Application
Contact: James Lamb
Chapter information:
Founded in 2014, Rittenhouse Sound has continually served as a harmonious haven where dedicated individuals come together to create, inspire, and share the transformative power of music. Our repertoire, ranging from barbershop to contemporary pieces, reflects our commitment to musical excellence and community engagement. The passing of our esteemed previous director, Eric Englehardt, has deeply moved us, reinforcing our collective resolve to honor his legacy by ushering in a vibrant era of continued growth and profound musical expression.
We invite interested candidates to submit their applications, which may include any documents that you wish to include (i.e., a resume, CV, Letters of Recommendation, etc.). This comprehensive approach ensures a process where both the candidates and our Director Search Team explore the potential for a mutually rewarding future.
Contact: Jonathan Brune
Chapter information:
We are a Men’s Barbershop Chorus in Baltimore, MD, formed in 1944.. We meet on Monday nights at 7:30. Our philosophy is simply this: all men who like to sing are welcome to join us in harmony. Be part of a group that provides a fun, friendly, environment. Our chorus provide musical instruction, plenty of opportunities for quartetting, and chances to perform in the community
Contact: Director Search
or
Jeff Porter: 610-202-7676
Chapter information:
The Mainliners Chorus was founded in 1963 as the Bryn Mawr Chapter. After 30 years, Rick Serpico, our
front line musical director, has decided to retire. Backed by a strong music leadership team including Bill
Oppenheim and Doug Pratt as Associate Directors, the Mainliners are looking for a new, energetic front-
line director to take us into the next decade and beyond.
We are a dedicated, smaller, TTBB chorus with big chorus roots, having performed on the Barbershop
Harmony Society’s international stage four times in the last 60 years. A two-time Mid-Atlantic District
chorus champion, we have won the MAD Central Division first place AAA chorus many times in the last
few years. Our membership, while comfortable in competition, really has their hearts in performing for
folks in our community to share our love for men’s a cappella music. Each year we put on both a Spring
Show and a Christmas show. We are the longest standing act that performs at Delaware County’s huge
summer concert festival at Rose Tree Park. In 2023, we had nearly 20 outside performances in our
community, not including performances from our chapter quartets.
Our repertoire spans the decades from traditional barbershop songs, show tunes, pop songs, gospel and
religious numbers, patriotic songs, and more. Our songs are highly recognizable and entertaining.
We rehearse in the western Philadelphia suburbs (called the “mainline” of Philadelphia) at St. Paul’s
Episcopal Church, 1105 E Lincoln Hwy, Exton, PA 19341 every Monday from 7-10pm.
Join us on March 10, 2024, 3pm – 5pm to see Fairfax Jubil-Aires, Bella Nova, Westfield High School Choral Ensemble, with Featured Quartets – RIPTIDE and Better Together at the Capital One Center in Tysons, Virginia.
Close Harmony Singing – Fun with Friends: The Fairfax Jubil-Aires have brought Barbershop style singing, also known as good, close, a cappella harmony, to appreciative audiences for 70 years.
COME EARLY AND STAY LATE: There will be a “Pre-Glow” in the beautiful lobby from 1:30 to 2:30 pm, at which time the doors will open for people to find their seats in the theater. After the show, from approximately 5:00 to 6:00 pm, there will be an “After-Glow” in the lobby. Enjoy the beverages and food while quartets from surrounding barbershop chapters will go on stage to provide further entertainment.
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Join the Heart of Maryland Men’s Chorus at Slayton House Theatre at 4pm on Saturday, November 4, 2023 for a very special murder mystery show, to be followed by an afterglow at 7pm with food and beverages provided!
Tickets to the show are just $25! Buy yours today! And afterglow tickets are just $15!
Who Sung It? A Barbershop Murder Mystery!
Saturday, November 4, 2023 — 4pm
Slayton House Theatre
10400 Cross Fox Ln
Columbia, MD 21044