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IN HARMONY Newsletter Issue 178
Sat, 20 Jun 2020
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In Harmony Newsletter Issue 177
Sat, 18 Apr 2020
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- New International Shipping Options for Online Orders from BHS
- Goooooood Morning BHA!!!
- How we can help each other
- The Melbournaires
- Fleurieu Harmony
- Sunshine Statesmen
- Penrith Harmony in Virtual Mode
- Hello from Hills Harmony
- High Altitude Harmony
- Novatones News
- Men in Harmony
- SydneySiders Express
- The Blenders
- Wollongong
- Sydney Harmony
- Festival Statemen
- Welcome to our newest members
- We won't deny the Diggers
- The Corona Virus Barbershop Blues
- 60th Wedding Anniversary
In Harmony Newsletter Issue 176
Mon, 17 Feb 2020
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- Call for Judge Candidates
- Eastern Region Harmony College 2020
- Melbournaires - Good on you Gazza, you're the best!
- The Sunshine Statesmen
- Hills Harmony Round-up
- Fleurieu Harmony
- Festival Statesmen
- Sound Connection In the News
- High Altitude Harmony
- Tom and his Legacy - The Tom McManus Memorial Trophy
- Blaze Aid cancelled due to wet weather
- Novatones News
- Rimfire Quartet - Woodford Folk Festival 2019 - 2020
- A great experience with Capital Chorus in London
- Welcome to our newest members
In Harmony Newsletter - Issue 175
Sun, 15 Dec 2019
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- NEW MEMBERSHIP YEAR REGISTRATIONS
- Movember 2019 wrap
- 2019 BHA Festival Hobart - Delegates Survey
- Sunshine Region - Changes at the top
- Sound Connection In the News
- High Altitude Harmony
- Novatones
- Festival Statesmen
- Melbournaires
- Miner Chords
- Fleurieu Harmony
- The Hills are alive "and kicking"
- SydneySiders Express Harmony Chorus (SSEHC) "What a year"
- River City Clippers
- Escapade
- HURRY! Directors' School registrations closing
- Save the Date - Sweet Adelines Australia Education Symposia
- Welcome to our newest members
In Harmony Newsletter - Issue 174
Sat, 19 Oct 2019
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- 2019 Hobart Festival - That's a wrap!
- Festival photos
- Pan Pac 2020
- Youth Development News
- BHA Movember Challenge
- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR COUNCIL AND FOR MOTIONS FOR THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
- Calling all History Buffs
- Novatones
- Festival Statesmen
- Melbournaires - “Look out!! The BarME Vics are coming.”
- SydneySiders Express
- Hills Harmony - The Good Ol' Guys again!
- Miner Chords - New MD
- Sound Connection In the News
- High Altitude Harmony
- Brisbane River City Clippers
- Sydney Harmony
- Wollongong
- Please welcome our new members
Festival Newsletter - Issue 4 - September 2019
Mon, 2 Sep 2019.jpg "SING WITH THE CHAMPS")
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IN HARMONY Newsletter - Issue 173
Sun, 18 Aug 2019
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- 2019 Hobart Festival - Latest News
- The BHA Medal nominations - 2019 - Last Call
- BHA Club of the year Award
- Chorus Member of the Year
- BHA 2018 Membership Survey Snippets - Education
- Melbournaires - Back to the Future
- The Festival Statesmen - 10th Anniversary Concert
- Hills Harmony Happenings
- Sunshine Statesmen - Seeking risers
- Wollongong - First Sing-out
- Novatones News
- Sydney Harmony 20th Anniversary Concert with The Newfangled Four
- SydneySiders Express
- River City Clippers
- Canberra Chordsmen – A focus on growth and development
- The Blenders at Harmony University
- The River City Clippers - Valé Dennis Palmer and Myron Loving
- Welcome to our newest members
- Don't miss the Canberra Workshop with legendary Steve Scott
Festival Newsletter - Issue 3 - August 2019
Sun, 28 Jul 2019
Issue 3 - August 2019
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Festival News - Issue 2 - June 2019
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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IN HARMONY Newsletter #172
Tue, 18 Jun 2019
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- 2019 Hobart Festival - Latest News
- Breaking News - New song release
- The BHA Medal Nominations - 2019
- BHA Membership survey snippets
- New Fangled Four in Perth Concert
- Wollongong
- Festival Statesmen
- Melbournaires
- Sound Connection
- Sunshine Statesmen
- The Blenders
- The Baden Street Singers
- SOUNDWAVES
- River City Clippers
- Fleurieu Harmony
- Welcome to our newest members
In Harmony Newsletter #171
Mon, 15 Apr 2019
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- 2019 Hobart Festival - Latest News
- Would you like to become a Judge?
- Important Youth Survey
- Membership Survey feedback
- 2019 East Coast Harmony College
- 2019 Eastern Region Competition
- 2019 Sunshine Region Competition
- The Blenders -Voices in Paradise
- The Melbournaires
- Vocal Evolution
- Hills Harmony
- Brisbane River City Clippers
- Sunshine Statesmen
- The Miner Chords
- Welcome to our newest members
Festival News - Issue 1 - April 2019
Wed, 10 Apr 2019
In Harmony Newsletter #170
Mon, 18 Feb 2019
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- BHA Hobart FESTIVAL
- Discount for purchases from BHS
- Copyright
- Quartet registration
- MC's wanted
- What's in a name?
- Access to BHS newsletter The HARMONIZER
- Highly sought after educator to visit Canberra in November 2019
- Sunshine Region Convention
- CLUB NEWS
- Miner Chords
- Vocal Evolution
- Hills Harmony
- Melbournaires
- High Altitude Harmony
- Letter to the Editor - Help is on its way
- Welcome to our newest members
In Harmony Newsletter #169
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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- 2018 BHA AGM President's Report
- 2018 BHA AGM Secretary's Report
- 2018 BHA AGM - Treasurer's Report
- 2018 BHA AGM - Financial Report
- BHA 2019 Hobart Convention
- Club News
- Fleurieu Harmony
- SOUNDWAVES
- The Blenders
- Woolongong Mens Barbershop Chorus
- Melbournaires
- Hills Harmony
- Southlakes Harmony (Our newest Club)
- High Altitude Harmony
- Vocal Evolution
- Festival Statesmen
- Novatones
- Position Vacant - Music Director - Vocal Evolution
- Letters to the Editor
- Message from Derek Cosburn
- Tongue Twisters
- In Praise of Baritones
In Harmony Newsletter #168
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
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- Wow! what a Convention. Thanks Adelaide
- Club Of The Year
- 2018 BHA Medal winner
- Club Member of the Year
- Convention Photos and Videos Available Now!
- Planning for Hobart Convention and Harmony Academy is now well underway
- Valé Bob Fritz
- Who is responsible for quartet registration?
- New Membership Year - What do I need to do?
- Obtaining International Music Copyright - A new service from BHS
- Member survey closing soon
- Club News - Melbournaires
- Club News - Hills Harmony
- Club News - The Blenders
- Club News - Sunshine Statesmen
- Club News - The Fellas & Club Sandwich
- Club News - Festival Statesmen
- Club News - Sound Connection
- Fleurieu Harmony
- Welcome to our new members
- Letter to the Editor - My first Convention
- Letter to the Editor - A Bass's Lament
- Letter to the Editor - History of Australian choruses at the Nationals since 1993
- Harmony College - Lost Jacket
In Harmony Newsletter #167
Mon, 20 Aug 2018
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- BHA Club of the Year
- The BHA Medal Nominations
- Chorus Member of the Year
- New Member Survey Launched
- President's Advisory Council on Membership
- Harmony Academy - 2018
- Ticket Purchases for Individual Events Now Available
- Chorus rehearsal rooms for the Adelaide Convention
- Adelaide Convention Registrations are now closed
- Chorus order of appearance
- Quartet order of appearance
- Harmony Market Place coming to Adelaide
- Change in BHA Membership year
- Obtaining a discount through the BHS Harmony Market Place
- Purchasing Music on-line
- BHS Harmony U - 2018
- Region and Club News
- Sunshine Region News
- The Blenders
- Hills Harmony
- Novatones
- Fleurieu Harmony
- High Altitude Harmony
- Sydney Harmony
- Melbournaires
- SOUNDWAVES
- Southside Harmony Chorus
- Woolongong
- Miner Chords
- Welcome to our new members
- Letter to the Editor - Calling all blood doners
- Letter to the Editor - The Barbershop Checklist
In Harmony Newsletter #166
Sun, 17 Jun 2018
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- Adelaide Convention update - (Early Bird Discount ends June 30)
- Some information from the Contest Administrators
- Calling all Photographers
- The way forward
- Copyright and making copies of music
- Membership feedback and recognition
- Time to get your nominations ready for the BHA Medal
- Sunshine Region News
- Novatones
- Hills Harmony
- Vox Canvas
- High Altitude Harmony
- Melbournaires
- Fleurieu Harmony
- The Blenders
- Perth Southside
- Meet our new Members
- Letter to the Editor - Another Poem from Andrew Wright
In Harmony Newsletter #165
Sat, 21 Apr 2018
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- 2018 BHA Adelaide Convention Website is now up and running
- Greetings from BHA President, Dan Millgate
- Instant Classic to headline Adelaide Convention
- Exciting news on the Youth Development front
- Recognition program to get a boost
- Barbershop Quartet Day
- Annual Quartet Registration - What do you think??
- Research for the Future
- BHA Insurance policies
- Change in BHA Membership year
- Barbershop Features in Rock Musical
- Melbournaires
- Adelaide Allsorts Harmony Chorus compete in Munich!
- Hills Harmony
- The Blenders
- Miner Chords
- Welcome to our New Members
- Letter to the Editor - The Origins of Barbershop
In Harmony Newsletter
Mon, 19 Feb 2018
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- From our new President
- Marketing & Development
- Events
- Music
- Membership
- Youth Development
- Conditions for entry to the 2018 Regional Contests
- Nominations for the 2018 BHA Medal
- 2018 East Coast Harmony College
- Sunshine Region News
- Adelaide Allsorts
- High Altitude Harmony
- Melbournaires
- Vocal Evolution
- Vox Canvas
- Hills Harmony
- Three Squirrels and a Nut
- Music Director Wanted
- Welcome to our New Members
- Letter to the Editor - The Barbershop Chorus - A Poem
- Call for entries to a new Talent Show
In Harmony Newsletter
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
Issue #163
December 2017/January 2018
December 2017/January 2018
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In Harmony Newsletter
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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- PANPAC ROUNDUP
- Volunteers make the difference
- 2017 AGBJ Category School
- Harmony College – What a Blast!
- Message from Mike Donnelly
- CLUB NEWS
- Penrith Harmony - A visit to Tokyo Barbers
- Miner Chords - Going for Growth
- Sound Connection
- Melbournaires - PanPac highlights
- The Blenders - Loving Sydney
- Misty Mountain Moonshiners
- River City Clippers
- Welcome to our newest members
- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
- Thank you from Nerida White
- Impressions of a Barbershop "Newbie"
- BHA Riders
- A tale from the PanPac Convention
Sydney 2017 Pan-Pac Convention Newsletter - Final Issue
Wed, 20 Sep 2017.jpg)
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- Getting around Sydney during the Pan Pac Convention
- The John Little Show - A great introduction to the Convention
- Don't miss the Civic Welcome and Massed Sing
- Enjoy the fun of mixing with your fellow singers at an Afterglow
- Showcase of Champions - Delegate entry
- Sunday Church Service - Change of Venue
- Pan Pacific Convention Webcast
- Would you like to sing with an improptu Chorus on Saturday Morning?
- Reminder for all Contestants
In Harmony Newsletter
Tue, 15 Aug 2017
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- An International Year
- Sound Connection in Las Vegas
- 2017 Club and Club Member of the year
- The BHA Medal – Inaugural launch
- Pan Pacific Convention - Registrations Closing soon
- Order your Convention merchandise now!
- Sydney A Cappella Festival
- Valé Kevin White
- How we recruited ten new members
- Visiting Choruses whilst travelling overseas
- Club News - Melbournaires
- Club News - Soundwaves
- Club News - Hills Harmony
- Club News - High Altitude Harmony
- Club News - Vocal Evolution
- Club News - The Blenders
- Club News - Deep South
- Music workshops to be held in Sydney and the Sunshine Coast
- Still seeking a Music Director
- Welcome to our newest member
Sydney 2017 Pan-Pac Convention Newsletter - Issue 4
Fri, 11 Aug 2017
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In Harmony Newsletter
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
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- Convention is Just Around the Corner
- Important information for Choruses and Quartets participating in the 2017 Sydney PanPacs
- Tokyo Barbers are coming to town!
- Sydney A Cappella Festival with Deke Sharon
- Are you interested in singing your way around the South Pacific?
- Chorus Size And Contest Scores - Responses to the Paper
- CLUB & QUARTET NEWS
- Lockout to BHS International
- Novatones
- Hills Harmony
- The Blenders
- Festival Statesmen
- High Altitude Harmony
- Still seeking a Music Director
- Welcome to our new members
Sydney 2017 Pan-Pac Convention Newsletter - Issue 3
Mon, 19 Jun 2017
Sydney 2017 Pan-Pac Convention Newsletter - Issue 2
Sat, 13 May 2017
In Harmony Newsletter
Mon, 24 Apr 2017
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Sydney 2017 Pan-Pac Convention Newsletter - Issue 1
Sun, 12 Mar 2017
In Harmony Newsletter
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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- A Year to Look Forward To
- 2017 PAN PACIFIC CONVENTION
- BHA Face-to-Face meeting 2017
- Deke Sharon to run Sydney A Capella Festival in September!
- Keep up to date
- An urgent notice to all QUARTETS
- Valé Linc Abbott
- 2017 Eastern Region Harmony College
- Voices in Paradise - 2017 Registrations now open
- Wanted - Music Director - Novatones
- Wanted - Musical Director for Asian adventure
- Wanted - Music Director - MIner Chords
- Melbourne Pasefika Mens Choir
- CLUB NEWS
- High Altitude Harmony
- Penrith Harmony
- Hobart
- Miner Chords
- The Festival Statesmen
- The Blenders
- River City Clippers
- Sound Connection
- WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
- PRINTING THIS NEWSLETTER
In Harmony Newsletter
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
Issue #157 December 2016/January 2017
Christmas Edition
Christmas Edition
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- REPORT AND CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM OUR PRESIDENT
- MUSIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS BRUCE OKELY
- SOME IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
- CLUB & QUARTET NEWS
- The Melbournaires
- Vocal Evolution
- Valé John Hill
- Sydney Siders Express
- Hills Harmony Celebrate a major milestone
- Blenders Set the Tone at Walkley Awards 2016
- Festival Statesmen
- High Altitude Harmony
- Benchmark Lineup Change
- WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
- LETTER TO THE EDITOR
- PRINTING THIS NEWSLETTER
- CONTACT THE EDITOR
Club and Quartet News
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
December 2016/January 2017
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Christmas Edition
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In Harmony Newsletter
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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- Newcastle 2016 Convention Round-up
- A Successful Convention
- Sydney takes up the Challenge
- Young Singers in Harmony Festival
- Newcastle Videos now available for viewing
- A Barbershop success story
- Voices in Paradise 2016 Christmas workshop and concert
- Andy Aberle and thirty one years of Barbershop
- Reflections on attending the BHS Judging Category School - Nashville July 2016
- Club and Quartet News
- Welcome to our new members
- Letter to the Editor - Organise your sheet music
- SOME IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
- PRINTING THIS NEWSLETTER
- CONTACT THE EDITOR
Club and Quartet News
Tue, 25 Oct 2016
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BHA 2016 Newcastle Convention Newsletter
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
BHA 2016 Newcastle Convention Newsletter
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
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BHA 2016 Newcastle Convention Newsletter
Mon, 5 Sep 2016
BHA 2016 Newcastle Convention Newsletter
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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- Hunter Harmony Update - August 2016
- LATEST CONVENTION SCHEDULE (Final)
- McDonald Jones to Partner with BHA at Newcastle
- Young Singers in Harmony Festival
- Newcastle Airport Transfers
- Looking for some Unique Experiences while in Newcastle for the Convention?
- Newcastle Convention Church Service (Updated with songs)
- Convention Information Booklet
- Avoid the queues in Newcastle
- Master Classes
- Chorus Rehearsal venues filling up fast
- Looking for last minute accomodation in Newcastle?
- Free wine tasting
Club and Quartet News
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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In Harmony Newsletter
Tue, 16 Aug 2016
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- 2016 BHS International Contest, Category School and Harmony University
- Youth Contest in Nashville
- Successful Youth Workshop held in Perth
- BHA 2016 Newcastle Convention Newsletter - Issue 5
- Region, Club and Quartet News
- New Members
- Positions Vacant
- Upcoming Events
- PRINTING THIS NEWSLETTER
- Contribute to or Comment about this Newsletter
Club and Quartet News
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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In Harmony
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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- Mastering our Artform
- Convention Information Booklet
- Young Singers in Harmony Festival - Newcastle - September 2016
- Contest and Judging update - June 2016
- Free Money - Is your Chorus missing out?
- What has been happening in Youth Development?
- Club and Quartet News
- New Members - June 2016
- Positions Vacant
- Upcoming Events
BHA 2016 Newcastle Convention Newsletter
Tue, 24 May 2016
BHA 2016 Newcastle Convention Newsletter
Sun, 8 May 2016
Club and Quartet News
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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- Club News - Novatones - April 2016
- Club News - High Altitude Harmony - April 2016
- Club News - Festival Statesmen - April 2016
- Club News - Hills Harmony - April 2016
- Club News - Canberra Chordsmen - April 2016
- Club News - The Blenders - April 2016
- Club News - Melbournaires - April 2016
- Quartet News - Lockout - April 2016
- Quartet News - Silver Fox - April 2016
In Harmony
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
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- Welcome to the new In Harmony
- What's Happening at BHA?
- Upcoming Events
- Understanding Copyright
- Pan-Pacific Conventions
- 2016 East Coast Harmony College
- New Chorus Formed in NSW
- Valé – Laurie Russell
- CLUB & QUARTET News
- Are you using the right forms??
- New members - April 2016
- Printable Version of this Newsletter
- Contribute to this Newsletter
- Subscribe/Unsubscribe to this Newsletter
BHA 2016 Newcastle Convention Newsletter
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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