Barbershop Harmony Society's A Better World Singing Day - "Music belongs to everyone!" - Will Be Held July 9

On Saturday, July 9, the Barbershop Harmony Society 2016 International Convention (July 3-10) hosts A Better World Singing Day, an all-day musical celebration offering families the opportunity to make music together while enjoying free shows at Walk of Fame Park. The day includes activities and performances at First Baptist Church on Broadway, Music City Center, and Bridgestone Arena.

"We believe that music belongs to everyone," says Society CEO Marty Monson. "This is not just a sit-and-listen day - we can help you make the music and reclaim your right to sing for fun."

The celebration highlights 6,000+ talented performers from around the world who have shown off their skills throughout the week, competing and performing together in a family-friendly festival of this uniquely American art form.

From learning how to sing at the Harmony University, to joining an old-fashioned Gospel choir, to simply enjoying an afternoon of free performances, there's something for everyone. All events will be free of charge, with the exception of the World Harmony Jamboree and the Quartet Finals. The day's schedule can be found below, and reservations for free tickets can be made here: barbershop.org/nashville/a-better-world-singing.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm Harmony University (Music City Center)
Free classes on the fundamentals of singing, seminars from champion quartets and choruses on "how they won it," learn brief harmony parts ("tags") by ear and sing them right away, and much more.

10:00 AM - Gospel Sing (First Baptist Church on Broadway)
Join hundreds of other singers for a free sing-a-long of favorite traditional gospel songs and hymns.

1:00 - 3:30pm - World Harmony Jamboree (Music City Center in the Davidson Ballroom)
Quartets and choruses from all around the world come together for this entertaining and versatile show showcasing different twists to a capella inspired by different cultures.

1:00 - 5:00 PM - Free Concert Stage (Walk of Fame Park)
Quartets, choruses, and other free outdoor performances; no tickets required, come and go as you please.

3:00 - 3:45pm - MEGAsing (Walk of Fame Park)
Thousands of singers gather to sing together in this flash performance.

5:30 - 6:30 - Saturday Night Spectacular (Bridgestone Arena)
Some of the convention's premiere musical acts perform in this free show for Middle Tennessee residents. (Note: Day pass guests are also welcome to attend; however, free tickets will only be given to those in the Middle Tennessee area.).

About Barbershop Harmony Society:
The purpose of the organization is to celebrate harmony in the barbershop style, promote fellowship and friendship, provide the opportunity to experience the joy of four-part a cappella singing, and to introduce and sustain music in the lives of people everywhere.

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