Kitsap
Chordsmen Charities
A portion of the income
from shows and performances goes to wonderful charities which do work in the
area's of singing, speech, and language. Some of the organizations we contribute
to are local. Others are well known in the barbershop community.
We invite you to join us in
support of these worthwhile charities. Contact them today, and give
generously.
Harmony
Foundation This fund supports SingAmerica
(SingCanada), Heartspring, the Heritage Hall Museum, and other worth while
projects. Click here to find out how you can make your
tax-deductible donation to the Harmony Foundation General Fund. Watch
a 3 minute video.
The Bud Leabo Fund The Bud Leabo Fund was developed
to honor one of the great early leaders of the Evergreen District. Find
out more about the fund, and about Bud Leabo himself.
Harmony
Explosion Camp Full scholarships are offered for
young men and women to attend this music camp.
Three days of fun for young men and women, ages 12 to 21,
interested in vocal performance (
Professional vocal instruction.
An opportunity to sing with and learn from talented performers.
A crash course in the intricacies of four-part, a cappella harmony.
Instruction and experience in singing technique and stage presence.
A performance in front of hundreds of barbershop enthusiasts.
An optional one-day seminar for students in a quartet, or students interested
in forming a quartet (
Harmony College NW Tuition assistance is available
for current barbershoppers.
Three days of vocal training for men and women interested
in improving vocal skills (
Classes are offered in several
areas including:
- Music & Barbershop
- Singing
- Performance
- Production
- Directing & Coaching
- General Studies
In addition to our financial support of these worthy causes, the Kitsap Chordsmen Chorus and Quartets regularly offer their singing to help support local charitable organizations like Capri Heart & Lung Institute and Bremerton Foodline, military events like Military Appreciation Day and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, plus other community events and fund raisers. They also do plenty of Christmas caroling to retirement, convalescent and nursing homes, and sing in local public schools.