2008 Harmony Queens
Mystique

Lynda Mason
Carol Zeffiro
Gail Higgins
Karin Kirkham

MYSTIQUE

Organization: Harmony, Inc.
Chapter:          Niagara Frontier Chord Authority, Amherst, NY
Inception:        2003

Contests:        2003-2007  1st place Area 3 quartet competition
                           2003-2006  2nd place International quartet competition
                           2007             International Quartet Champions

Awards:           Spirit of Harmony 2003-2007
                           Cygnet Award   2003

Harmony, Incorporated 2008 Chorus Champions
Village Vocal Chords

In the 46 years of our chapter's existence, we have had only three directors: G. Ruth Geils, who retired in 1976; Jay Giallombardo from 1980-1983, and Jeanne O'Connor from 1976-1979 and 1983 to the present. Under the tutelage of these capable people, we have competed in 26 international contests, achieving three 3rd place medals, three 2nd place medals, and 16 International Championships in 1976, '79, '81, '83, '85, '87, '89, '91, '93, '95, '97, '99, '01, 03, 05 and 07. While the annual international contest has become a major focus over the years, our top priority has always been to achieve excellence in our singing and performing, whether it be on a contest stage or entertaining a local retirement center.  

Harmony, Inc. is a vibrant international singing organization of women who are dedicated to the performance, promotion and preservation of four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, the celebration of friendship, personal growth and development through music and leadership education, and the practice of democratic principles.

 Since 1959, the organization has expanded from its Eastern roots to include chapters in the United States and Canada from California to Newfoundland, and from Alaska to Florida.

 Contests and conventions are held each year for the purposes of educating members in the performance of the craft, bringing together the membership to see the best perform, to inform the membership of the status and direction of the organization, and to encourage an atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie.

 A steady growth in membership, a gradual geographic expansion, continuous improvement in the quality of performances, and the determination to abide by its democratic principles and maintain its unique "Blend With Friendship", all bespeak a bright future for Harmony, Inc.

 2008 INTERNATIONAL
Harmony, Inc’s International Contest & Convention will be held November 12-16 in Appleton, Wisconsin.  Maps, schedules and details can be found on http://www.harmonyinc.org/events/icc2008.htm