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Our Commitment to Music Education Many music educators are aware that Sweet Adelines International and the Barbershop Harmony Society exist – but they are not aware of their strong educational focus. Educators of vocal music at all levels, from elementary to collegiate, can benefit from clinics, school visits and educational techniques offered by these organizations through their Young Women In Harmony and Youth In Harmony programs. Both Sweet Adelines International and the Barbershop Harmony Society have cultivated long and healthy working relationships with MENC. In 1971, MENC approved the inclusion of a barbershop quartet category in school music contests and endorsed these organizations’ involvement in school music programs. In 1991, these organizations reaffirmed their commitment to mutual efforts in music education.  Sweet
Adelines and the BHS have developed youth
outreach programs and barbershop arrangements for young voices to help
educators introduce barbershop to a new generation of singers.
Contact education@sweetadelineintl.org
for a Young Women In Harmony education packet or freemusic@barbershop.org for
materials for young men. The materials are complimentary and
include sheet music, four-part learning CDs and basic information about
barbershop. Why
Promote
Barbershop
with Your Students?
Singing barbershop-style harmony: 
Improves
ear
training for accurate tuning
Develops a strong sense of tonality, resolving around the circle of
fifths
Helps develop sensitivity to chord balancing and choral blend
Stresses proper diction in execution of word sounds
Builds interpretative performances reflecting the intentions of the
composer/lyricist
Promotes teamwork
Develops poise, confidence, and performance skills
Might attract more young women and men into the school’s choral program Is a
blast!Helping Your Students Select a Voice Part Here are some considerations in helping your students choose a voice part: Tenor –
Tenor is the highest voice part. A tenor should
have a light, pure tone that will complement but not overpower the
lead.
Lead – Lead is a mid-range voice part. Since the lead usually sings the melody, a lead should sing with authority, clarity, and a consistent quality throughout her/his range. Leads also sing with color and warmth since they are responsible for conveying the interpretation and emotion of a song. Baritone – Baritones cover approximately the same range as lead, with the baritone harmony crossing above and below the lead notes. Baritones are flexible and must be very accurate. Bass – Bass is the foundation of barbershop harmony. Bass singers should have a rich, resonant voice and be able to sing with as much authority as the lead. Typical vocal ranges for these voice parts are shown below:
Harmony Festival Materials for Music Educators We seek your help in promoting the Harmony Festival among your students. Contact Bob Reckers bob@HarmonyFestival.org if you would like to receive:
promotional materials about the Harmony Festival to share with your
students (brochures and poster for hanging in your classroom)
copy of the sheet music and learning CD for the Harmony Festival songs
an in-class demonstration for your students of barbershop-style singing
by a women’s or men’s quartet
techniques for teaching and rehearsing barbershop musicYou will receive copies of a letter which you can send to parents to tell them about the Harmony Festival. You may want to include the Application Form as well. If you need the latest Adobe PDF Reader (free!), click here! |
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