So, you have finally found four guys who sound pretty good together, you seem socially compatible and you have matching socks. Looks like the making of a new quartet! The next step … what are we going to sing? No doubt everyone has some excellent ideas but you just got a new CD from (insert
Either as a quartet or a chorus, we are always striving to make our performances better, of a higher quality, and more enjoyable for both the audience and the performers. There are several ways to do this… the first is to practice as often as you can, but that can even lead to some issues…
What is a Harmony Platoon? Platoon is a chapter quartet program that is open to anyone who would like to start quartet singing or just can’t get enough. As a chapter activity it is for the seasoned as well as the novice quartetter. You may be familiar with Harmony Brigade. Many chapters in the Society
What are YOU doing to reach out to young musicians in your area? Have you had that college guest night in your chapter yet? Made contact with local schools yet? Sent out flyers about your show on college campuses? If you answered yes to any of these questions, good for you! That is a step
Anyone who can sing can learn to harmonize by ear (also known as woodshedding). Learning to harmonize is all about training the ear to hear the implied harmonies to a given melody. While there is not a specific set of instructions to follow that will guarantee instant success, there are a number of tips and