Episode 27 - Breaking into Barbershop? A quick-start guide for educators with Joe Cerutti from Barbershop Harmony Society

Tight harmonies, straw hats, striped vests, cheesy choreography, and bad vowels…..the stereotype of Barbershop, some would say. This episode not only dispels those stereotypes but offers all teachers and directors a step-by-step guide for how to break into the Barbershop world with your singers. Barbershop Harmony Society’s Director of Outreach (and former choral director himself) Joe Cerutti shares his passion, energy, and excitement about the benefits of Barbershop including the use of tags for warm-ups, sight-reading, community building, and more! Ready to try something new? Wonder why those barbershopers are always so friendly? Not sure where to start with all those tight harmonies? This episode is for you, and as Joe says, “the only thing better than singing is more singing.” I say, bring it on! Read about Joe Cerutti: https://www.barbershop.org/docs/contests-judging/bhs-judge-roster-need/directory/joe-cerutti Explore Barbershop Harmony Society Resources: www.barbershop.org and shop.barbershop.org Listen to more on the Barbershop Harmony YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BarbershopHarmony38/about Links to Tag resources: https://www.barbershoptags.com/ and apps “good tags” and “TagMaster” wherever you get your apps! **The "Music (ed) Matters" Podcast is sponsored by Kinnison Choral Company! They believe in what matters - impacting lives - and I believe in their products. Next time you’re looking for new tools, check them out, you’re going to love their product! Use code “MUSICMATTERS” for a 20% discount! Find out more about Charlie and Carrie Kinnison and Kinnison Choral Company at www.kinnisonchoralco.com! *Show music originally written by Mr. Todd Monsell **Show photography provided by Dr. Dan Biggerstaff