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Harmony Foundation International, a nonprofit corporation founded in 1959, is the philanthropic partner of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

Highlights from 2008

• A total of $450,000 was given through Harmony Foundation International during 2008 to support the total youth education and outreach programs of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
• The Donor Choice option provided annual-giving donors a means of designating up to 30% of a gift to their chapter and/or district. In 2008, $125,000 was designated through donor choice to support chapters and districts.
• 185 students in 6 choruses from the U.S. and New Zealand participated in the 1st Annual Youth Chorus Festival held at the Midwinter Convention (2009: 325 students in 11 choruses - 100% increase).
• Twenty-three Chapters and Districts received subsidies for sponsoring Harmony Explosion Camps and Youth Harmony Workshops that shared barbershop harmony with more than 2,600 kids and educators.
• The Foundation funded the Bank of America Collegiate Quartet Competition.
• 125 chorus directors received full scholarships to attend Director’s College.
• Two college quartets received full scholarships to attend Harmony University for intensive coaching.
• Collegiate tours, sponsored by the Foundation, introduced close harmony to hundreds of students on college campuses.
• Thousands of pieces of barbershop music were given to high school music educators and students.
• The President’s Council, a leadership annual giving program, saw continued growth with 498 memberships at the end of 2008. 90% of existing members renewed and many increased their level of giving.
• The Ambassador of Song annual giving program provides every member with an opportunity to support barbershop programs. For as little as ten dollars a month, you can support these vital programs.

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Harmony Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.