 Frequently Asked Questions
Following are common questions that are asked of our members
by women interested in joining Harmony, Inc.
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AC&C stands for Area Contest & Convention and IC&C stands
for International Contest & Convention.
Typically when you visit a chorus they will go over the
different voice parts with you and determine which part
would best suit your range.
Click here for an overview of the different voice parts.
Many choruses have members who don't read music.
Although each chorus is different, often times they will
provide learning tapes / CDs with part predominant tracks to
help you to learn your part. In addition, it is
customary for choruses to build section rehearsals into
their schedule.
Harmony, Inc. was formed in 1959 when approximately 150
women broke away from Sweet Adelines International to form a
new women's barbershop organization with a focus on
democratic principles and proper lines of communication
between its members. Although the two organizations
create wonderful music and friendships, Harmony, Inc.'s
musical focus mirrors the men's Barbershop Harmony Society
in song selection, performance and competition standards.
Each chapter handles time off or leave of absences
differently. You would need to check with your chapter
to understand their policy for missed rehearsals.
Every chapter is different but most rehearse on a weekly
basis and do a variety of performances throughout the year.
Although not all chapters participate at the contest level,
Harmony, Inc. does have two contest periods each year - Area
or regional-based contests in the spring and an
International contest in the fall.
Travel depends on the chapter's performance / contest
schedule. Most performances take place locally within
the community of the chapter. Contest varies in
location every year.
It is not a Harmony, Inc. requirement for a chapter to
attend contest every year. Individual participation
depends entirely on a specific chapter.
Most chapters have monthly dues and that amount varies by
chapter. Harmony, Inc. has an annual dues which is
often absorbed into the chapter's monthly dues (so you don't
have to pay dues twice). You would need to check with
your local chapter to find out their specific dues schedule.
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