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<p><img src="http://www.harmonize.com/bms/images/BucksMont_Squires_2011_small.jpg"></p>
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<p>The BucksMont Squires of Song perputate and promote singing in the Barbershop
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style and provides good fellowship among its members. We provide the opportunity
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for men of all ages to join in the singing of songs in Barbershop style. We also
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provide family-friendly entertainment for groups and organizations of all kinds.</p>
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<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
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<p>We are the BucksMont Squires of Song, representing the Abinton/Levittown, PA
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chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. Organized in 1938 in Tulsa, Oklahoma,
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the Society is now the largest all-male international singing society in the world.
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Until recently, the Society was known as the Society for the Preservation and
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Encouragement of Barbershop and Quartet Singing in America.</p>
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<p>We are a non-profit, fraternal, and educational singing society. Please visit
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<a href="http://www.barbershop.org">www.barbershop.org</a> or the <a href="http://www.midatlanticdistrict.com">Mid-Atlantic District</a> websites for more information.</p>
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<h3>What Do We Do?</h3>
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<p>We sing songs like <em>Ain't Misbehavin'</em>, <em>Over the Rainbow</em>,
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<em>Ev'ry Day of My Life</a>, and <em>In My Room</em>. Our repertoire includes
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show tunes, ballads, up-tunes, patriotic, seasonal, and religious songs.</p>
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<p>During a typical year, we <strong>entertain</strong> at varioius senior
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centers, civic organizations, and social groups. We also put on stage shows,
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meet with other choruses who share our hobby, and at year-end, you'll find
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us <strong>caroling</strong> at hospitals and nursing homes.</p>
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<h3>What Is Barbershop Singing</h3>
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<p>Barbershop singing is a <strong>four-part harmony</strong>, sung without
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accompaniment. The parts, from high to low voice, are Tenor, Lead, Baritone, and
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Bass. The melody of the song is normally carrid by the lead voice, with the
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tenor harmonizing above the melody line, the bass below, and the bariton adding
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notes either above or below the melody. These parts are sung together as a
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quartet or in chorus ensembles.</p>
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<p>Many agree that Barbershop is the closest and best harmonizing of the human
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voice. You can be a part of it... and get this, <strong>no formal music
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training is required</strong>. A good ear and willingness to learn will carry
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<h3>Where Do We Meet?</h3>
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<p>The Squires meet every Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 10:00pm at the Langhorne
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United Methodist Church, 301 E. Maple Ave., Langhorne, PA.</p>
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<p><a href="join.html">We'd love for you to join us</a> and see what we're all
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<h3>Charity and Service Projects</h3>
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<p>The Barbershop Harmony Society has coordinated its charitable and educational
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projects through <a href="http://www.harmonyfoundation.org/">The Harmony Foundation, Inc</a>.
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The mission is to preserve our musical legacy through support of vocal music
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education in our shcools and communities. Projects that meet that mission
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can obtain support through Foundation grants.</p>
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