Contemporary singing ensembles are rapidly gaining popularity in scholastic music programs. It seems that every school now has a pop or a cappella program alongside their traditional ensembles. Is the classical sound getting lost in the mix?

Competition. Is there anything more magical than going up on stage and performing for your peers and a panel of judges?

When it comes to a performance, especially a competitive set, the best groups meticulously craft every second, from beginning to end. Here's what goes into an award-winning show:

Each day, in schools around the country, students enter a classroom and create music using their voices or any number of instruments. Starting with simple unison songs and plastic recorders, America’s youth can quickly advances to include repertoire from the world’s finest composers. It’s part of everyone’s education at some point, but what does it take to really be the best?

BHS Orlando is almost here, and we’re here to help you dig a little deeper into the scoring system that will crown new International Champions. Today we’re looking at the third and final category: singing.

BHS Orlando is almost here, and we’re here to help you dig a little deeper into the scoring system that will crown new International champions. While the rulebook is a long and complicated beast that can take years to master, we’re giving you the CliffsNotes version. 

The 2018 International contest will kick off from Orlando with Quartet quarterfinals on July 3, and competitions will continue through July 7. You can catch all the action live on FloVoice! With the best of the best from around the world on the stage, deciding who wins can be a monumental task. However, the Barbershop Harmony Society provides detailed guidelines and highly qualified judges. 

In honor of World Voice Day on April 16, we’re going over five important tips about vocal care to keep you and your voice in fighting shape all year.