Question 1

Who are the Organizers of the Event

Accepted Answer

Our organizers are long-time barbershoppers Joe Cerutti, David Breen, Elizabeth Colosimo, David Wilt, and Bob Bates.

Question 2

How did you pick the location?

Accepted Answer

Honey's Harvest Farm is just 4 miles from the lovely Chesapeake Bay, within a 1-hour drive of Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Baltimore.

We chose the Farm for its rustic charm, its convenient location, its isolation (so our singing doesn’t disturb anyone), and its copious parking.

Question 3

What will happen when we get there?

Accepted Answer

Our goal is to get everyone singing in foursomes as soon as possible . We will have experienced TagMasters on hand to teach whoever wants to learn, but there won't be performances or contests or group sings. Imagine the near anarchy of a convention hotel lobby, but with more space to spread out.

Question 4

How late can we sing?

Accepted Answer

We have booked the Farmhouse and Studio for the afternoon, evening, and overnight. We have to leave by 11:00am on Sunday. (Eventbrite is clearly not accustomed to barbershoppers and insists that the displayed "End time" not go past 11:30pm.)

Question 5

Why the 100-person limit?

Accepted Answer

We plan to make this an annual event that is open to everyone. However, for the first time around we decided to limit the attendance so we could iron out any kinks that crop up.

Question 6

Can we bring our own food?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Farm buildings are gluten-free, so we have arranged a delicious gluten-free Food-for-Purchase Food Truck menu. But we will also have a tent outside so you can bring your own picnic. Just don't take any food containing gluten into the buildings.

Question 7

Can we bring alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The event is BYOB. Any kind of alcohol consumed outside the Farm buildings is OK, but alcohol inside the buildings must be gluten-free, e.g., wine or gluten-free beer.

Question 8

Do you have a website?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Bob Bates has put additional information on his website at https://www.bobbatesllc.com/mad-tags/.  You can also check out our Event Page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/512351564704024.  If you have additional questions you can email Bob at bobbates-at-bobbatesllc.com.

Question 9

What if I don't know any tags?

Accepted Answer

We'll distribute a list of 30 tags ahead of time that people can learn as ice-breakers. But we'll also have TagMasters on hand who can teach dozens more.

Question 10

What is a TagMaster?

Accepted Answer

A TagMaster is someone who has memorized and can teach all four parts to dozens of tags. They are friendly, approachable, and experienced in teaching singers of all levels of experience.

Question 11

What if I just want to come and listen?

Accepted Answer

Our hope is that everyone will want to sing and have a good time. No one will force you to sing, but we think you'll have a better time if you do.

Question 12

Can I invite other tag singers?

Accepted Answer

Please do! But keep in mind that once we sell out, then will have to wait until next year.

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