SPRING CONVENTION TIME IS HERE!
Eastern Regional (Patriot / Granite &Pine Divisions):
APRIL 19-21
Hyannis, MA
Hotel & Venue: Emerald Resort ( Same place as last year / new name)
Reservations Open: Use code NED24
All events are at the same location.
REGISTER HERE
Western Regional:
MAY 3-5
Warrensburg, NY (Lake George)
Hotel: Surfside on the lake
Call for Reservations: 518.668. 2442 (ask “Barbershop Harmony” rate)
Venue: Warrensburg High School
REGISTER HERE
Sunrise Division:
MAY 10-12
Sydney, NS
Venue: Sydney Academy
Hotel: Holiday Inn Sydney Waterfront
Registration: managed by individual chapters
IMPACT YOUNG LIVES
Harmony Explosion Camp Northeast (HXNE) has been a transformative event for music teachers and for kids who like to sing for decades! It is the “crown jewel” of our youth activities. After a COVID inspired gap, we can’t wait to launch it again in 2024. Previous camp attendees and volunteers know that our camp offers an eye-opening, learning experience. It provides an important foundation for musical and relationship growth.
In order to succeed this year we need your financial help. We have pledged that no 2024 camper will have to come “out of pocket” to attend our event. We want all youths to have the opportunity to sing barbershop harmony, regardless of their economic status. But meeting this promise will ONLY be possible with generous contributions from people like you.
To help us in our quest to get youths singing barbershop, we’re grateful and excited to be partnering again with Harmony Incorporated and Sweet Adeline’s International.
Please take a moment to consider a personal contribution.
The actual cost for one youth to attend HXNE is around $200. Could you personally sponsor a camper or perhaps contribute a different amount? All donations matter regardless of their size.
Be a force multiplier!
Another way you could help would be to spread the word about this amazing program with folks that are not already barbershoppers. There are lots of people who appreciate music education/enrichment programs and would be happy to donate if they knew about our camp and how to give.
Parents with kids, now more than ever appreciate that these types of live, in-person events are essential to the healthy development of youths.
So, be a force multiplier by making a donation and asking others to do the same.
You might also consider nudging your chapter or your quartet to raise money for HXNE. You could pass the hat, run a raffle, donate a performance fee, gift it from your treasury, or create a challenge amongst yourselves. All donors will be recognized for their contributions. Have fun with it!
There is a NED Youth donation button at the bottom of this page. Please click on it and donate today. If you prefer, you can also send a check payable to the Northeastern District and mail it to 3 Owls Head Drive, Nashua, NH 03063. Please put HXNE or HX camp in the memo field to make sure your gift gets to the right program.
Help Us Spread the Word
Finally, while financial assistance is a necessity for this program, what is equally important is spreading the word about HXNE to local high school students and their music educators.
We are excited about the registration expectancy for 2024, but our enrollment could significantly increase with the help of everybody who sings Barbershop. So, please join our movement and share our message and the website. Please get active on social media to tell our important story.
A 60-day commitment by ALL of us to spread the word can really change the lives of youths (and maybe even some teachers!
HARMONY COLLEGE July 19-July 21, 2024
MEREDITH BAY BARBERSHOP JAMBOREE
Are you ready for Meredith Bay Jamboree 2024?
Meredith Bay Barbershop Jamboree 2024 is happening August 16–18!
CAFÉ NED FRESH BREWS
FEBRUARY NED NEWS
DESIGNING & bUILDING yOUR cHAPTER
OUR TOP QUARTETS
SPRING CONVENTIONS
Information on the Spring Contests: Eastern Regional, Western Regional, or Sunrise Page.
Scoresheets and Summaries can be found on the Scores Archive page
For more events visit www.nedistrict.org/calendar