HARMONY HEADLINES - This Week's Notable News!
| Type of post: | Special Announcements |
| Sub-type: | No sub-type |
| Posted By: | Teri Allred |
| Status: | Current |
| Date Posted: | Fri, Jan 31 2025 |
Harmony Headlines – January 31, 2025
Harmony, Inc Educational Opportunities Abound
Area 3 Education Day is Saturday, February 15th! Here is the Registration link to register as an Associate, a quartet, or a chorus: Area 3 Education Day Registration
Below is information for the hotel reservations Please use the online link below or call the hotel directly and tell them you are with “Area 3 Education Day.”
Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Elmira Corning - 1600 County Rt 64, Horseheads NY 14845
Phone: 607-739-9200
Reservation link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1736957768037&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink
Please make your reservations by Friday, January 31, 2025 to get the group rate.
It’s Officially Official! Harmony Fest West is happening! Mark your calendars for July 10 – 13 in Tempe, Arizona at the beautiful Omni Hotel at Arizona State University (ASU). We’re excited to have this wonderful opportunity to support our western choruses as well as prospective chores and Harmony members in the area.
Is your New Year Resolution to seek out new ways to support Harmony, Inc? Lend your time and talent to collaborate with and support our membership through the following opportunities:
- Music Coordinator: The Music Coordinator invites the director of the current International Chorus Champions to direct the International Chorus at the next IC&C and works with the Director to select music and secures up to 100 singers to perform. Candidates for this position should possess sound organizational skills. For more information please contact the Director of Programs (Music & Education).
- Chorus Director Development Coordinator: Serves as an advisor and resource provider for all Harmony, Inc. chorus directors and administers the Director Mentoring Program. For more information please contact the Director of Programs (Music & Education).
- Marketing Team Manager: The ideal candidate has experience in project management and capable of creating and executing marketing plans from start to finish. The role will likely require an average of 5-10 hours of work per week. If you’re interested in learning more, please contact Executive Director Kelly Peterson.
Ready to apply? Here’s the link to our application: HAR-001
Honorary Award Nominations!
Harmony Distinction Award – Due January 31st!
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 International Convention and Contest year. Any Harmony, Inc. Chapter and Associate Member in good standing can nominate an individual who is suitable to serve as a Harmony, Inc. ambassador as the Harmony Distinction Awardee.
To meet the criteria for this honor, the Honoree:
- Would agree to attend and receive the Harmony Distinction Award at the Membership Meeting during that year’s Opening Ceremony of the International Convention.
- Would agree to take part in publicity and media coverage surrounding the presentation of the award.
- Work with Harmony, Inc.’s Public Relations Coordinator to represent and serve as a spokesperson for the organization.
Sue Trenchard Award – Nominations due by June 30
The Sue Trenchard Award is given each year to a registered Harmony quartet that demonstrates service to Harmony, Inc., the chapter, and the community in remembrance of Sue who was a remarkably compassionate and giving person. This award is for the unselfish giving of time and energies of the quartet members and their quartet as a group who are, through actions rather than words, living Harmony's “Blend with Friendship”.
Please think about all the deserving quartets out there that give their time and dedication to Harmony, Inc. and their communities and consider submitting your nomination for this award. To nominate please submit FORM HAR-136 no later than June 30, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact the Quartet Development Coordinator.
On the horizon – Harmony Awareness Week, February 23rd through March 1st
