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Harmonizers meet for practice every Monday evening. They are constantly trying to improve their singing abilities on both a personal basis and as a group. It is certainly to the individuals advantage to be able to read and understand music, however, it is not absolutely necessary. Several members
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Homestead Harmonizers have put together an annual concert which is widely anticipated in the Beatrice area. The shows are very professional and include a quartet from throughout the U.S. Often, the quartets are national champions.
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