The Barbershop Harmony Society recently released a video outlining its new message and initiative: "Everyone In Harmony."

FloVoice spoke to Barbershop Harmony Society CEO and Executive Director Marty Monson to learn more about it.

"We are humbled by the strong support we've received in less than 24 hours, and look forward to taking that momentum and turning it into action," Monson said.

Vision is only as good as your ablity to capitalize on the collective energy and make progress day after day.  It's relentless and tireless work, but when you're singing in harmony it turns work into inspiration and hope.

The new Strategic Vision supports the original seven purposes from the Society's founding.  As the organization grows and forges ahead, the Barbershop Harmony Society believes it can "serve these purposes in thrilling new ways:"

• To perpetuate the old American institution, the barbershop quartet, and to promote and encourage vocal harmony and good fellowship among its members throughout the world by the formation of local chapters and districts composed of members interested in [our purposes].
  
  
• To hold annual, local, district, state, national, and international contests in quartet and chorus singing
  
  
• To encourage and promote the education of its members and the public in music appreciation.
  
  
• To promote public appreciation of barbershop quartet and chorus singing by publication and dissemination thereof.
  
  
• To initiate, promote, and participate in charitable projects.
  
  
• To establish and maintain music scholarships and charitable foundations.
  
  
• To initiate and maintain a broad program of musical education, particularly in the field of vocal harmony and the allied arts.

We no longer live in a world of joiners. So our first priority -- with a fierce focus on the power of technology and digital marketing -- is to create more ways than ever for people to participate in barbershop singing, whatever form that may take.

The Society also pledges to eliminate "any remaining cultural vestiges of exclusion" in an effort to "become radically inclusive and diverse."

How can the BHS help you get more involved?

Let us know in the comments below!

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