Indianapolis, home of the celebrated Indy 500, has long been a mecca for those with the competitive spirit and unbridled enthusiasm. Maybe that's why the Barbershop Harmony Society is returning for its third convention in Indy. Somehow the city’s legacy of competition, energy, brotherhood, and all-out fun fits perfectly with our agenda.
All the convention favorites will be back:
- Harmony Foundation Show, a benefit for the charitable arm of the Barbershop Harmony Society which raises funds to further music education in the close harmony style.
- Association of International Champions Show featuring some of your favorite champ quartets.
- World Harmony Jamboree showcasing the best men's and women's barbershop ensembles from around the globe.
- Gospel Sing, extending an open invitation for everyone to share in the joy of singing.
- Sing with the Champs, offering the chance to listen to and sing with champion quartets and raise funds for Harmony Foundation at the same time.
- Mixed Harmony Showcase with men and women blending their voices in concert.
Along with all the performances and concerts, members have the chance to attend master classes and educational seminars. Some of the Society’s top coaches and instructors will share their insight, tips, experiences and guidance in a variety of subjects.
But the convention highlight that always gets everyone’s engine revving is the quest for the medal. Fifty of the best barbershop quartets and 30 of the world’s top choruses will be competing for the highly coveted International Gold Medal, including the next generation of barbershop singers vying for the MBNA America Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest Gold Medal. The race will be on when the quartet quarterfinals begin on Wednesday and the suspense won’t end until the checkered flag drops on the gold medal winners on Saturday night.
Don’t miss three appearances by the Masters of Harmony:
Thursday, July 6
Master Class, The Westin Indianapolis
Friday, July 7
Swan Song following International Chorus Contest, Conseco Fieldhouse
Saturday, July 8
World Harmony Jamboree, Murat Centre
Due to popular demand the convention will officially begin again with an exciting opening ceremony and will continue with an assortment of other surprises. Check the Barbershop Harmony Society website for schedule updates.