Youth In Harmony

Getting your chapter involved

The following links are to examples of what Far Western District chapters have done to promote barbershop harmony with the youth in their area.

How a Small Chapter Grew a Large YIH Program - Santa Cruz, CA

Establishing a school relationship - Santa Cruz

How to Deal With Music Educators - Placerville

How to Accidentally start a YIH program (MS Word)

Placerville Chapter YIH Program

Placerville Chapter School Visit Program
--- Unbelievable School Visit Example
--- Valentines follow-up incredible day

Apple Valley YIH - Get America Singing Program

Masters of Harmony - Young Men’s Barbershop Harmony Festival

Resources

Far Western District Youth Outreach Manual MS Word document

Practical Ideas

IDEA: Side door approach to starting a YIH school program

Singing Valentines for YIH

IDEA: Establishing a YIH FUND

Society Resources

Here are three GREAT resources to help your chapter with its YIH program!

• To help teachers: A polished new video, Barbershop Harmony: A Tool for Musical Excellence ( stock no. 4023, $7), introduces educators to aspects of the Youth In Harmony program. Although just under 10 minutes in length, the video distills the best footage from 16 different sources, including 16 hours of interviews, highlights of MBNA America (now Bank Of America) Collegiate Barbershop Quartet performances and Harmony Explosion camp footage.
• To help youth: A new CD called Harmony Hits, Volume 1 ( stock no. 4882, $5) contains “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Oh, Canada,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Let Me Call You Sweetheart,” “I Believe,” and “Under The Boardwalk.” D.J. Hiner provides the voices for all four parts, and the CD is mastered to include a performance and voice part predominant tracks for each of the songs.
• To help you: The YIH Resource Guide ( stock no. 4074, $11.95) will tell you everything you know about how to run a successful Youth In Harmony program in your chapter or district.

All are available at the Harmony Marketplace www.harmonymarketplace.com.