Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada

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Mission Statement

Our Chapter is a a group of men who enjoy singing four-part harmony in the Barbershop style of music, whose mission is to continually improve, and to share their love of music with others.

Vision

Our Chapter's Vision is:

  • To promote and encourage vocal harmony and good fellowship among its members;
  • To serve the musical needs of all current and potential members by providing and supporting a wide variety of Barbershop opportunities;
  • To seek out new members and retain existing members;
  • To encourage and promote the musical education of its members;
  • To support charitable projects;
  • To introduce and promote Barbershop singing in schools and universities;
  • To promote public awareness and appreciation of Barbershop harmony.

Goals

Our Chapter has set the following goals to achieve its vision:

  • Hold challenging and fun practices with a variety of musical activities such as chorus singing, section practices, organized quarteting, pickup quarteting, "tags" and "gang singing".
  • Members are to:
    • Commit to continual improvement
    • Strive for excellence
    • Be positive and enthusiastic
    • Promote Barbershop harmony
    • Enjoy our hobby;
  • Achieve a 10% per year average membership growth rate for 4 years to build a chorus of 50 voices by June 2004;
  • Take part in the annual Division competition;
  • Produce and annual show
  • Book a minimum of 4 paid chorus sing-outs per year, and provide sing-outs for charitable events when the chorus or quartets are available;
  • Provide as many quartets as possible for the "Singing Valentines" program;
  • Encourage attendance at Harmony Homecoming of 60%;
  • Encourage all new officers to attend CAPCOTS;
  • Arrange a minimum of 2 social events per year.

     


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