Keep the Whole World Singing - featuring the Masters of Harmony

Every year, the Barbershop Harmony Society's Far Western District holds it's annual contest and convention. The weekend always commences with the traditional barbershop anthem: Keep the Whole World Singing. If it seems like it would be a remarkable experience to hear this many people singing a-cappella in one room - it is. This is what barbershop is all about!

[@Tchristman100]

I was on stage with the Masters of Harmony on top row. It was exciting winning the competition and also having hundreds singing with us at the end was priceless.

[@almcgeehan8029]

The former mayor of the City of Holland, Michigan thanks our "Hometown Hero", Willis Diekema for his authorship of this wonderful Barbershop "National Anthem".

[@MsPandora93]

Loved it! It's such an awesome feeling to be in the audience and everyone singing along! The sound just goes right through you.

[@jjaagg5050]

Damn, I miss singing.

[@colleensherman5046]

Jim Gramza So do I! There’s nothing like it ... that barbershop harmony is one of a kind!!

[@user-ky3oz1xy3d]

Whatever, just wanted to get signed in to make a comment. I've watched all the videos here of KAS mostly done well. But there are a couple and one in particular that is by far the best. Only one minor screeching high note keeps this from being perfect. Who am I to say? I grew up in a barbershop family in Cleveland and it was a big part of my life. I love the added on wonderful tag, when it's done right. Like on this one. On this next point I'm going to assume that Ryan is the Director? I do not understand the poster's question of what he is doing for the outcue. Being a star is all. Knowing there is close to perfection under your direction.

[@derlangehansen3463]

What is Ryan doing in the last chord? 1:28

[@MrBarribatts]

Oh yeah? when did that start?

[@user-ky3oz1xy3d]

Certainly meant Keep The Whole World Singing

[@cmhiekses]

Why. Is. It. So. Slow?

[@LarryFletcher102Ways]

You must not like much emotion in your music!

[@stevenjoyal6565]

Number of singers and distance from director = slower tempo.