March 2022
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Mid-Atlantic District Newsletter
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A few words from our District leaders
HCE 2022 To Go LIVE and IN-PERSON!
Your Harmony College East Team (co-deans Sheryl Berlin and Bill Colosimo) are pleased to announce that HCE 2022 will take place in-person at McDaniel College from Thursday, June 16 to Sunday, June 19, 2022! We are thrilled to be able to see all…
Spring Conventions Are Almost Here!
We have been busily preparing to hold two conventions: the combined Central and Southern Divisions (which includes Prelims) in Wilmington, DE (Doubletree Downtown) March 24, 25 and the Northern Division combined with Prelims (Nazareth Middle School, Nazareth, PA) April 8, 9. Registration for…
Online Leadership Academy 2022
This year has been a continuation of our ‘meeting-in-person’ challenges. I have to give a shout-out to our district and society leadership for dealing with the difficult decision. Should we plan and engage in in-person activities yet? Or should we wait? I was faced with this challenge […]
Featured Video
Did you know that the Barbershop Harmony Society has been digitizing contest film footage from past International contests? St. Patrick’s Day is coming up fast, so enjoy this special treat uploaded by the BHS to their YouTube channel last year!
Chapter Director Search: Patapsco Valley, MD
The Heart of Maryland Men’s Chorus in Catonsville, MD, is currently searching for a new front-line director with excellent teaching, communications, and interpersonal skills, someone who can help this thriving chapter grow to the next level and will effectively complement their strong music team and administrative structure. To inquire about or apply for the position, please send an email to directorsearch@heartofmaryland.org.
Chapter Director Search: Roanoke Valley, VA
The Virginia Gentlemen, a community-based, 501C non-profit, 4-part a cappella men’s harmony chorus is seeking a new Chorus/Music Director. Our group has had a 51-year presence in the Roanoke Valley. We have been active in supporting the community with entertainment for the general public, the senior community and support for continuing education. We are looking to the future and wish to ready ourselves for performances and competition. We meet for rehearsals on Monday nights from 7:30-9:00 PM at Grace Church,2731 Edgewood St SW, Roanoke, Va. 24015.
Interested persons can obtain more information and/or apply by contacting:
Grant Smith 540-520-7544
Larry Arrington 540-986-4643
Ray Bishop 540-992-4854
Chapter Director Search: North Brookhaven, N.Y.
The Harbormen (North Brookhaven Chapter) is a small men’s chorus located near Stony Brook, NY. We currently rehearse in person with around 15 members at Hope Lutheran Church in Selden, NY. We rehearse on Monday evenings from 7:30-9:30. Our primary goal is to grow and provide good performances to the community that we serve.
Walter Baepler, VP, Music
Interested persons can obtain more information and/or apply by contacting:
Walter Baepler 631-512-0778
Chapter Director Search: Harford County, MD
The Bay Country Gentlemen, Harford County Chapter, is located in Bel Air MD. We conduct our rehearsal meetings in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Parish Hall, corner of N. Main Street and Broadway, Monday evenings at 7:30 pm. We are a small Chapter of 10-13 active singers who are anxious to grow again. Our primary goal is to be able to reach out in our community and share the joy that the Barbershop style of singing has brought to us. We enjoy performing and shows, and while we have competed in the past, competition is not our focus.
Interested persons can obtain more information and/or apply by contacting:
Lin White III 410-836-7594
Chapter Director Search: Lancaster, PA
Red Rose Chorus is currently seeking a Music Director. Since 1949, we have provided barbershop 4-part harmonies to audiences throughout the area. We want to continue to share our music with our community through local performances and shows. We would also like to grow and participate in district conventions. We meet every Tuesday evening at the Lancaster Church of the Brethren from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Our chorus averages 20-30 singers at each rehearsal.
If you would be interested in speaking with us about this position, please contact us via email at Info@RedRoseChorus.com or by calling 717-983-8850.
Interested persons can obtain more information and/or apply by contacting:
David Fyock 717-799-3830
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