The Carolinas District Board of Directors adopts the COVID-19 INTERIM GUIDANCE FOR BHS ENSEMBLES AND SINGING COMMUNITIES. In a vote at its rescheduled Zoom Meeting of June 28, 2020, the Carolinas District voted unanimously to adopt the BHS issued Interim Covid-19 guidance as guidelines for quartets, ensembles and choruses in the Carolinas District. The Guidance is effective immediately. Highlights include: General Guidance for All Singing Communities Evaluate the Risks - Many factors Continue Reading
District Virtual Chorus Project
The Carolinas District is launching its own Virtual Chorus Project. This will be a compilation of videos people record of themselves singing the same song. The first piece up for recording is Clay Hine’s new song “It’s the Music that Brings Us Together.” If you click on the links below, you will find folders with learning tracks, conducting guide videos, a score, and a PDF with detailed instructions on how to make your video. The deadline for your submissions to this project is 10PM on Continue Reading
Chapter Financial Relief
As many of you are aware, the government passed a stimulus package to combat the negative economic impact of COVID-19. The CARE Act has a Paycheck Protection Program that is a 'loan' guaranteed to be forgiven as long as the employee(s) remain on payroll. The amount provided is 2.5 times the average monthly payment (salary and other compensation). For most of us, this would cover your Director's salary and incidentals (travel, performance fees, registrations, continuing education, Continue Reading
Virtual House of Delegates – Saturday, April 18
This April House of Delegates meeting will be held via remote access thru Zoom. The meeting will run from 9am - Noon. You can attend via Zoom or by phone Click here to connect using Zoom. Note: you will need to have the Zoom app on your phone or computer. Alternatively, you can dial in by dialing (650) 667-2561, and entering PIN code 551278684 This meeting is open to all members in good standing. Each chapter is allowed one voting delegate. If your chapter does not plan to Continue Reading