• Official Area Chorus Contest Information Form

    Official Area Chorus Contest Information Form

    HAR-063 (updated Dec 2025)
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  • All choruses competing in the upcoming Area contests must submit this form along with their $65 chorus contest entry fee (US dollars or Canadian equivalent) by the contest entry deadline. Any entries or payments received after the contest entry deadline, but before the late entry deadline, must include an additional $5 (US or Canadian equivalent) per member to enter the chorus contest. Choruses entering late will sing first in the contest as required by the contest rules. NO entries or payments will be accepted after the late entry cutoff date.

      AC&C Dates Entry Deadline Late Entry Cutoff
    Area 6  April 16-19 February 16 March 18
    Area 2 April 23-26 February 23 March 25
    Area 3 May 1-3 March 2 April 1
    Expansion Area May 15-17 March 16 April 15
    Area 5 May 22-24 March 23 April 22
    Area 1 June 4-7 April 6 May 6
    Area 4 June 11-14 April 13 May 13

     

  • Please note the following updates (ACC 2026):

    The process for entering the Area Contests consists of three easy steps.

    1. Enter your ensemble details in the Contest Entry system before completing this form.  Ensure you have entered into the 2026 ACC.
    2. Once ensemble details are entered in Contest Entry, complete this form to verify additional information and pay contest entry fees.
    3. Submit your Song Registration form(s) for any songs you intend to perform in the contest thirty (30) days prior to the contest.

    If you have issues completing the Contest Entry please refer to the HIVE class provided on Contest Entry and handouts.  If you still have further questions, please DO NOT CONTACT the BHS Member Center. Instead, contact Administrative Judge Category Specialist, Linda Muise at adm@harmonyinc.org.

  • If you have not successfully entered your chorus in Contest Entry please do so before moving on.

    If you find you are having trouble navigating the Contest Entry, review the HIVE class video and instructions. If that still leaves you flummoxed, you can contact Linda Muise, Administrative Judge Category Specialist at adm@harmonyinc.org for moral and technical support!

  • Contest Entry Informaton

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  • Terms & Conditions

  • The above named chapter:

    • certifies that we have read and agree to abide by the Harmony, Inc. Contest Rules.
    • certifies that we have complied with the copyright law in the acquisition and learning of our contest songs/arrangements.
    • understands that all contestants who will perform in Harmony, Inc. contests must be members "in good standing" with their relavent organizations; i.e. all International, Chapter or Associate, and Area dues, MBHA dues must be paid to participate in contests. We certify that all members who will perform with our chorus for this contest are members in good standing.
    • certifies that this chorus is currently registered with Harmony, Inc. or Mixed Barbershop Harmony Association (for mixed chorus).
    • agrees that it is the responsibility of the contestant to provide, assemble, and/or set up any special equipment needed such as riser chairs, wheelchairs, etc. 
    • understands that contest entry fees are non-refundable to contestants once submitted.
  • The above named chapter competing outside of Harmony, Inc. areas:

    • certifies that we have read and agree to abide by the Harmony, Inc. Contest Rules.
    • certifies that we have complied with the copyright law in the acquisition and learning of our contest songs/arrangements.
    • understands that all contestants who will perform in Harmony, Inc. (or related contest for International Convention & Contests qualification) contests must be members "in good standing" with their relavent organizations; i.e. all International, Chapter or Associate, and Area dues, MBHA dues must be paid to participate in contests. We certify that all members who will perform with our chorus for this contest are members in good standing.
    • certifies that this chorus is currently registered with Harmony, Inc. or Mixed Barbershop Harmony Association (for mixed chorus) .
    • has received permission from the International Contest and Judging Committee to compete outside of the Harmony, Inc. area contests.
  • Song Registration

    Prior to competing on the international contest stage the chorus will need to submit HAR-082 Contestant Song Registration Form for copyright and licensing, available on the Harmony, Inc. website. You must provide the title, publisher/copyright holder, composer, and song/medley arranger information for each song or partial song (as in a medley) as indicated on the music, as well as a copy of the first page of each song. If the composer/publisher information is not returned or if the information given is found to be incorrect, following adequate research by the ICJ Committee, the chorus may be disqualified.

    Please note that HAR-082 (preferred) submission deadline is thirty (30) days prior to Area Convention & Contests as indicated below.

    Area 1 Deadline May 6
    Area 2 Deadline March 25
    Area 3 Deadline April 1
    Area 4 Deadline May 13
    Area 5 Deadline April 22
    Area 6 Deadline March 18
    Expansion Area Deadline April 15

    Please list songs in order of most likely to sing so that clearances can be prioritized as such.

    You may submit as many songs as necessary if you have not yet finalized your selection(s).

    Note: You may submit more than one HAR-082 form. Please be sure there are no duplicates.

  • Payment

  • Payment instructions will be emailed once this form is completed.  If you do not receive the payment instructions please contact Corporate Office, info@harmonyinc.org

    Please note that contest entry fees must be received by contest entry deadline. Any payments received after the contest entry deadline must include an additional $5 (US or Canadian equivalent) per member. No entries or payment will be accepted after the late entry cutoff date.

    If mailing, payments must be postmarked by the Area's Contest Entry Deadline to avoid late fees and prior to the late entry cutoff date to be accepted.

  • Chorus Contest Entry Fee = $65 USD

  • Late Fee if past deadline = $5 USD per member

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  • If you have any questions about contest registration, please contact our Corporate Office at info@harmonyinc.org or call 855-750-3341.  

  • This contest is no longer accepting registrations. If you feel you have reached this message in error, please contact the Corporate Office, info@harmonyinc.org.

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