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INTERNATIONAL 50 Heartspring and Service 1994 Pittsburgh, Pa , July 3-10 1995 Greater Miami, Fla. .. July 2·9 52 Swipes 'n' Swaps-bargains for barbershoppers 1996 Salt Lake City, Utah .... June 3D-July 7 1997 InrJianapolis. Ind. . .. June 29-July 6 On the cover MIDWINTER 1994 Sarasota, Fla. .. .. January 23-30 Front cover: the 1993 international quartet champion, The Gas House Gang, poses 1995 Tucson, Ariz January 22-29 with the Ingraham trophy and individual ASCAP trophies, Back cover: 1993 1996 Jacksonville, Fla January 28-Febmary 3 international chorus champion Masters of Harmony and 1993 collegiate quartet ITHernet: [email protected] champion Heritage Station,

September/October 1993 8farmonizer International Officers I"ternatiol/al Execlltil'e COl1llllitlee President: Ernie Nickoson, 1702 Cameron 0., Lexington, KY 40505 Vice President-Trealiurer: Bobb}' Wooldridge, 803 Amberwood Dr.. Tuscaloos11, I\L 35405 Vicc Prcsident: Dick Shaw, 35 Vagabond Lane, In "Seventh" Winter Ha\'en, FL 33881 Vice President: Tim Hanrahan, 215 Hedgecock Court Satellite Beach, FL 32937 Immedillte PllSt President: Terry Arnmillll, 47A Dot Avcnuc, Cllmpbcll. CA 95008 Heaven Exccutive Director: Joe Liles ,-,x officio I"ternatiol/al Board Members by Joe Liles Canlin.1l: Ja)' Butler, 4512 WeJlh.:rsilk Run, Fl W3)n",tN 46SQ..l Executive Director Central Statl'S: Bob SII"tn>Orl, 300 YumJ_ ManhJt1an. KS 66502 Dhil': Dkk Belote, 2.12 Gre.:!e)' Dr,_ N35h.illl. TN 37205 E"l'rgrcen: Tim Knight, 541 Antelope Wa)". Eu£enc, OR 97401 FJrWe;tem: L1o)'d Steinkamp. 103t30r0zooRlXld, S:m Di~go, CA92124 lIIinoi,: Eru-I :\Ie;eth, 15611 Gkn,JJle Lane, Lod;por1,IL ~1-3202 lohnn)' Applesel'd: 10<' Jenkins, 659~ S\r;ltl\(:onJ, Dublin, OH ~J017 Land 0' Lake~: Judd Orff. 115 E. Linden St, SlillwJter, ~IN 550S2 /Ilid·AII:mtic: Jack Belli., 28 OJkk)' Dr.. Huntington StJtion, NY 11746 N~J.l.ll'm: Jim Ki,:;.:lo:k, P. O. BO:l 745, Chi'p.l(het, RI 02814-{}997 f )'01/ have an)' soul worth express­ The massed sing, perfectly situated in the :lppoint~nt) ,'I (lemponu)' ing, it will sholV itselfifl YOllr sing­ bowl-shaped Olympic Park, must have been Ontario: John Casc, RR Itl, NOrpclh, OX NOP IXO CANADA Pioneer: :\like O'Donnell. 1617 FJirl:me A.,I'.. NE. GrJlld Rap:d~, :\II ing." John Ruskin-1865 the largest ever-more than 7,000 people -i9505·-iS26 sent harmony heavenward ... the '''shop'' Rock)' Moontain: Phil HoffnLlll, Jr., 2t40 CI.1rl; A\'I'" Bimng~, MT 59102 Sen«J Land: Goorgl' Cook. t09 De\Ibell)' L:lJll'. S)r.l(usc, NY 13219 All overCalgary and throughout the week, heard 'round the world? Soulhwestcm:Pell)' Baker. 61 06 V30Ce JKkson55. Sm Antonio, TX 78230 a record number ofbarbershop singers gath­ The World Harmony Jamboree sold out SUll5hirw:: OJ\-e Ko!oni:t. t7fJJ NW It4th Loop.. O:JIJ. FL 3--1475 alld Dircctors-at-wrge ered to lift their voices in song. It began on early to a record attendance. The audience Grorge DJ\id>Oll, 7524 E. Costill3 Place, Englewood, CO 80112 Tuesday night with theslIccessful sing-along, was thoroughly engrossed in the entertain­ Eric Jackson. 202 HO\\w St., Rh'~r1on, NJ QS077 organized and energetically run by Interna­ ment, with each performance being a high~ Gn.>r"gI'Shiclili, I V:ll1e)boookDr.#--IDJ,DonMi1Is.OX/Il3B 2S7CANADA Fod Waesd1l', 6 Vi~la 1.:111<:, Met-illl', NY 11747 tional VP Bobby Wooldridge. The crowd light. exceeded our wildest expectations and in~ Those who were privileged to attend the eluded men, women and young people­ quartet and chorus competition witnessed an Affiliate Organizations families singing together-more than 1,600 awesome group of performers, As you AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF MEN BARBERSHOP people expressing themselves in two hours know by now, the new chorus champ is the SIKGERS (AAMBS) Mell /lk/llichMI, Pre,ident, t6 Booral Su«t, BU

2 8farmonizer September/October 1993 by MBNA America~-aclassic example of how the dollars generated through the credit card return to help us spread the gospel of barbershop harmony. Thc contcsts were out-of-sight! "Qual­ Quality ity" was ccrtainly the orderofthe day and all performers were at their very best, each thrilling the audience with an exciting, hcart­ tugging or humorous performance. Con­ is our style gratulations to our new champions! Even with all the scheduled activities, by Ernie Nickoson there was plenty of time to visit with old International President friends and meet new ones. renjoyed talking with many of you and I appreciate the posi­ tive comments that were expressed to mc. Ifyotl wcre not in Calgary, you missed a great, inspiring, week. Pl

September/October 1993 c3fmfnonizer 3 COIl\'eJltio/I capsules The Gas House Gang, Masters of Harmony win gold in Calgary

The Henry brothers embraced as The Gas House Gang came on stage following the announcement of the quartet's first-place finish. Pictured are (I to r): Rich Knight, lead, Jim Henry, bass, Rob Henry, bari and Kipp Buckner, tenor. (Unless otherwise credited, all convention photos by Jim Miller Photography.)

Roy Wergers (center), president of the Western Hills (Cincinnati) Chapter, presented the chorus trophy toJim Fullerton, Foothill Cities Chapter president. Looking on were members of the Masters of Harmony chorus, Western Hills director Jim Miller (far left) and Foothill Cities director Greg Lyne (front row, far right).

Members of the International Board of Directors met in an all-day session on Tuesday in Calgary.

International Board conducted bnsiness The Society's Intel'l1ational Board of Directors, our govel'l1ing 3. Beginning with the December 1993 renewals, the international body, mcets twice a year-at the summer illtel'l1ational and midwin­ office will rcceive payment for all U. S. members by direct ter conventions. The following actions of interest to all remittance. Thisopportunity is available to Canadian chapters as Barbershoppers were taken in Calgary: well. 4. A dues increase of $4 for 1994 was approved. A copy of the 1. A proposal to allow nOll-member chorus directors was defeated. complete financial report Icading to this action was sent to all 2. New C&J categories were approved, and will begin use with the chapter presidents. 1993 fall contests. These categories-Music, Singing and Pre· 5. The 1996 midwinter convention was awarded to Jacksonville, sentation-were discussed in a series of Harmonizer articles Fla. starting in the spring of 1992.

4 CJ{aJfllonizer September/October 1993 PROBE met, made awards, elected officers At the Public Relations and Bulletin Edi­ Top three placements inlhe International tors (PROBE) forum in Calgary, Jim Bulletin Contest were: Hendricks of Bellevue, Wash" was elected Grady Kerr Dallas Town North, Texas VP-PR for 1994, replacing Jim Styer. All Voice ofthe TowlIsmell other officers retain their 1993 positions for Leo Larivee Wellesley, Mass. 1994. Assembly Line Beginning in 1994, PROBE members Buddy Myw/Freci Eckman ..... EI Paso, Texas Jim Hobbs (left) president of the Dundalk, will pay $5 clues per yearin order to improve The Border Re-CllOl'del' Md., Chapteraccepts the Music Educators internal financing. Thisaction was approved Dick Girvin, John Morris and Jerry National Council (MENC) award by the International Board earlier in the Coltharp (posthumous) were elected to the presented to Fred King in King's absence. week at the international convention. PROBE Hall of Honor for their years of Making the award was Dr. Will Schmid, Dr. John Sugg of Fayetteville, Ark., was service to the organization. president-elect of MENC. named Public Relations Officer ofthe Year. Bill Garland of Bryn Mawr, Pa" and Joe Yuschok of Lewisburg, Pa" were awarded second- and third-place honors, respectively.

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Hall of Honor member Dick Stuart (right) Jerry Forusma, at right, was just one of Outgoing PROBE VP-PR Jim Styer (right) presented Dick Girvin with a plaque many who signed up to Sing With The presented Dr. John Sugg with awards as recognizing Girvin's induction into the Champs. Here he joins Chiefs of Staff Public Relations Officer of the Year. Dick PROBE Hall of Honor. Dick Stuart photo Tim McShane and Chuck Sisson. Stuart photo

At left, Wednesday night's Association of International Champions (AIC) shows opened with a western theme ...

... and closed with a medley of the U. S. and Canadian anthems, arranged and directed by Jay Giallombardo, that brought the audience to its feet. In the second show finale, the Canadian Brass (seated) joined the ensemble. :(

Scptcmbcr/Octobcr J 993 8imfnonizer 5 COl/velltion vhJllettes Calgary convention Family Feud continues Competition was a blur was a big one For the second year in a row, four mem­ Chris Gebhardt, a bari in Tampa's Her­ Official registralions for the 1993 inter­ bers of the Bagby family competed in an alds of Harmony chorus, dccided to rc­ national convcntion in Calgary totalled international contest in four separate cho­ move his glasses during rehearsals and the 11,092, a new record! \\lilh daytimc lem­ ruses. Father Jack Bagy of Oklahoma City contest, in the interest ofbetter SP. He found peratures in the 70s

Are Barbershoppers too honest? The Schizo-Phonics, a comedy quartet, have a unique promotional gimmick: a phony $20 bill. Appearing to be a folded piece of currency, it is actually a clever business card. Baritone Don Reid distributed about 500 of these items in Calgary, dropping them at various locations. Abolll 80 percent were The seven children of Leo Ives, lead of the 1943 quartet champion Four Harmonizers, returned. reunited in Calgary, making the trip from Illinois, Massachusetts, Kansas, Colorado, "Pardon me, sir, I think you dropped Washington and Texas. The four boys, Herb, Alan, Norman and Gary are all active this." Anolhermarkctingopportunity blown! Barbershoppers. Daughters Betty, Lorraine and Eileen were thoroughly trained in The 20 percent not returned are probably woodshedding; Eileen singing with Sweet Adelines. A special tribute to the Four still behind potted plants in hotel lobbies or Harmonizers, in recognition of the foursome's 501h anniversary, preceded the under the sealS allhe Saddlcdomc. Saturday night quartet finals. The Ives siblings and members of their immediate families are pictured above.

6 8fmfnonizer September/October 1993 Singing abounded... Everywhere one went in Calgary, there was singing. At left, Allen Caspar, Scot Cinnamon, John McCord and Curt Kimball test their tonsils. Youthful foursomes bound for the Collegiate Quartet Competition entertained passing crowds at many venues. Below, fourth-place ...

... finishers, The Accidenlals, bust a good one. Then there was the Tuesday night GangfTag Sing, with a crowd of more than 1,600 enjoying themselves. Below, foreground ...

... are AI and Joyce Leonard from the Buckeye-Columbus, Ohio, Chapter. Seated just behind them are Gerry and Chris Hughes, from Bristol, England. And the best was yet to come!

Winners have no ups or downs - by Jim Hem)', bass Standing on stage dUling the last chords of convention-tosing for and thank all the fiiends minutes to recuperate and teU our story to the "Keep 'n,e Whole World Singing," the mem­ we've made dUling ourshow travels, especially folks who had waited for more thnn an hour, bers of the newly clUwned qum1et champion, for the Central States District and our home thcn sang a few songs. We left the Palliser with The Gas House Gang, were expeliencing not challiS, the Ambassadors of Harmoll,}' from the S<'ld realiz.1tion that our hopes for singing for only an exhiLiarnting lIuill. but were:mticipating St. Charles. We sang two songs at the all the hospitatity rooms had gOlle light dowillhe a whirlwind evening. After accepting off-stage Chorditolium and were on our way to the elevator shali. Our own choms had been in­ congratulations and hugs from family and hospitatity rooms. fOllned ofthe sinmtion, and stayed up thmugh flicllds, we were led to a room for photos. First, however, we had to make an appear­ thc wee hours until we could celebrate with Jim Miller and Kathy Hawkins ammged us ance at the President's Reception in the pent­ them. behind our ASCAP traplues aud adjusted our housesuiteattllePalliserHotel.lilourcclebmtOl)' Sy the time we left our hometown fliends, medals. O"r trophies; 0111' gold medals. Unbe­ Inood, wedidn't want to become separated from the only 100m we found still going strong was lievable! "SmiJe," Kalhy said, "tllis is for the our families, so our whole group crowded into the famed Purdy's Conm, TIllis ended the cover of The Harmonizer... Chills. one elevator. Halfway between the third and bittersweet adventures of our championship Next all the agenda wac; a reception given in fOl1l1h floors, it shuddered to a stop. We were lught. our honor by the Association of Intemational slUck. TIle puqX>sc in relating this StOI)' in The Champions. \Ve were presented with engraved For morc than an hour, we literally "sweated Hanl10llizer is to explnin and sinccrely a)x>lo­ champagne glasses and were slllTOlll1dcd by a it alit." Only those who've been stuck in a gize for our absence 10 all of you who awaited sea of gold medals, whose wearers raised their crowded elevntor cnn appreciate the multiple our ~U1ival at your hospitality rooms, especially own glasses in a toast-to liS! lfthis wa.'\only the discomfol1s, Eventually, the doors were opened those at our own Central States 1'00111. We beginning, what would the rest of the evening and we were assisted, one-by-one, in negotiat­ wanted so l11uch to sing for you and thank you have in slore? It was not yet midnight. ing ourselves tluuugh asmall opcni ng and down for your applause and cheers. Believc us, our On the way to the Chorditorium, we decided a rour-root drop to the third floor hallway. spilits were willing but the elevator cable was to tl)' to get to every hospitality room at the We proceeded to the penthouse, took a few weak, @

September/October 1993 r3fmflJonizer 7 At the massed sing ...

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-.. \{.. "-­ While the throng was singing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" at the massed sing, Arnie Johansen, president of the Bakersfield, Calif., I Retiring Director of Music Chapter, proposed marriage to Jan Education and Services Mel With Calgary Tower Dodenhoff-and she accepted. Knight directed his last Noting this, Pat Tucker-Kelly of the looming in the massed sing. background, International international staff invited the couple President Ernie Nickoson on stage, and the crowd serenaded directed a song. the newly betrothed with "The Story Of The Rose" (Heart of My Heart).

A throng of up to 7,000, shown here being sworn in as honorary Calgarians, enjoyed the weather, the beautiful location, and,of course, joining in song.

8 r!Jlmfnonizer September/October 1993 World Harmony Jamboree was a sell-out By Tuesday of convention week, there were no more tickets available for Friday's World Harmony Jamboree. The 2,700-seat Jubilee Auditorium was filled as 11 barbershop groups from around the globe strulled their stuff. Performers included ...

Swing Street, 1991 Sweet Adelines International Queens of Harmony ...

... Capital Connection, 1991 chorus champion of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS) ...

... Viertakt, 1993 quartet champion of Barbershopping in ... and Vocal 6, who stepped outofthe ranksofthe Helsingborg Germany (BinGI) ... Barberboys (SNOBS).

Meanwhile, on the international stage, Pat Murray of MBNA America®, presentedthewinner'schecktothe 1993Collegiate Quartet Champion, Heritage Station ...

... and Executive DirectorJoe Liles (front,left) joined abunch of happy medalists and some past champions in "Keep The Whole World Singing," as the 1993international convention drew to a close.

September/October 1993 8imfnonizer 9 1993 Quartet Medalists

The Gas House Gang - First Place Gold Medalist St. Charles, Missouri (CSD) Rob Henry, bari;Jim Henry, bass; Rich Knight, lead; Kipp Buckner, tenor. Contact: Rich Knight, #5 San Camille, St. Charles, MO 63303; (313) 925-1925. 1'111 III Love AgailllThelll 11,ere Eyes­ "'Iedley; Weddillg Bells Are Breakillg Up Thor Old G(lIIg OfMille; BrighlWas The Nighl; Shille/Roll Thelll BOlles-Medley; Where Tile SOl/them Roses Grow; All Aboard For Dixie/and

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Joker's Wild - Second Place Silver Medalist The Naturals - Third Place Bronze Medalist Buckeye-Columbus, Ohio and Shenango Valley, Pa. (JAD) WesternHilis (Cincinnati), Ohio (JAD) Steve Legters, bmi; Dave Kindinger, bass; Mm'k G,,,en, lead; Steve Bob Moo,,,hcad, tenor; Randy Cltishohn, lead; Jim Gentil, bass; Jay Immacchionc, tenor. Contact: Mark Green, 4813 Powderhom L-UIC, Hawkins, bmi. Contact: Bob Mool"head, 9682 Rosewood Ct., Loveland, Westen'iIIe, OH 43081; (614) 890-4909. I Didll't Wallt To Fall; !fYOII OH 45140; (513) 583-1940. LeI Me Sillg Alld 1'111 Happy; !f YOII Were Had All The World Alld lIs Gold; Call 'I YOII Hear Me Callill' Carolille? 77/C Dilly Girlill The World; 011, What A Pal Was Mw)'; Loadillg Up The 11le Original Dixieland Olle-Step; My Bllddy; Righ' From 171e Stan She Malldl'Lee; Who'll DI)' YOllr Tears Whell YOII O)'? Rock-A-Bye YOllr Had My Hearl Bob)' With A Dixie Melod)'

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.~ I. - Fourth Place Bronze Medalist Special Feature - Fiflh Place Bronze Medalist Foothill Cities, (FWD) Reno, Nevada (FWD) Rob Menaker, tenor; B,"tt Littlefield, bass; Jolm Sasine, lead; JeffBaker, Raymond Davis. tenor; Jamie Anington. lead; William Hill. bass; Paul bali. Contact: Rob Menaker, 614 Cheny S~"et, B,,,a, CA 92621; (714) Olguin, bari. Contact: Williarn Hill, 4460 Mira Lama Dr., Reno, NY 255-1251. II Mllsl Be 711m Look III Her El'esll7/CIII There Eyes-Medley; 89502; (702) 826-4132. 10011'1 Remember Her Name; I Jllsl \VallI To Roses OJPicard)'; Just Because/Shine-A1edley; Love ','I' Old Sweet Song; Call You Mille; Lora-Belle Lee; YOIlAre 111e Dne ILove; \Vho Told You? Those ROllrin', Soarill' '20s; J\1other's Boy All Old Fashiolled Girl (Ill II Gillgham GOll'lI)

10 CJlmfnonizer September/October 1993 1993 Quartet Finalists

139th Street Quartet Whittier and Indian Wells Valiey, Calif., and Frank H. Thome (FWD) Jim Kline, bass; Dan Jordan, lead; Doug Anderson, tenor; Pete NCliShul, bari. Contact: Pete Nellshul, 125 South Irena Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277; (310) 543-1902. Swallee; LIIIII's Back 111 Town; IV01)' Rag; Wail Till TheSull Shines, Nellie; Daddy, You've Been A lv/other To iHe; Crazy WOl'ds-Crazy Tune

Standing Room Only (SRO) Phoenix, Arizona (FWD) Elyria and Maumee Valley, Ohio (lAD) Russ Young, bmi; FraserBrowll,Ieud;JoeD' Amore, bass; Gm)' Steinkamp, R

Banl< Street The Tulsa Tradition Albuquerque, New Mexico (RMD) Tulsa, Oklahoma (SWD) Toby Balsley, lead; Tom Mullen, tenor; Tony Sparks, bmi; Fmlis Collins, Tim Ambrose, tenor; Clnl Angel, lead; Dong Crowl, ba~s; Don Conner, bass. Contact: Emis Col~ns, 20 I Hmvm'd SI. SE, Albuquerque, NM bmi. Contact: Tim Ambrose, 4554 S. Louisville, Tulsa, OK 74135; (918) 87106; (505) 255-3237. At The High BwlI' Babies Ball; 1'111 Lallesollle 747-1643. Chase The Raill Awn)'; INeller Miss The Sunshine; Aura Lee/ For rOil, Dear Old Pal; 77te SIOI)' OfThe Rose; Please /JOII 'I Talk Abam Lol'e Me TelldeHl1edley; Hard Hearled Hallllah; 771e Rose OfNo Mall's Me Wltell 1'111 GUile/Calley Islalld IJab)LMedley; Dllsl 0.0' That Old LLmd; DO/l " Tell Me The Sallie Things Over Agaill/Lies-Medley P;WIIIU; Let Tile End OJ171e World Came TOII/ol'row

September/OClOber 1993 8!mfnonizer II 1993 Quartet Semifinalists

Ricochct Westem Hills (Cincinnati) and Dayton Metro, Ohio (JAD) Dale Fetick, tenor; Marco Crager, lead; Brian Doepke. bass; Paul Gilmrul, bmi. Conlact: Paul Gilman, 5815 Blllcspmce Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45224; (5 13) 541-6495. I Don't Knoll' Why I ShO/tid 0)' Ol'er Yon; Rain (When ya gOI/l/{/ mill agaillYRain (Let us cuddle il/ the mi/l~ Medley; Yes SiI; That's M)' Bab)fAin't She SlI'eet-Medley; Song For MOl)'

Great Slage RobbeLJ' llackbeat Dallas Metro and Gtr. E.'lStTexas, Texas, and GD·. New Orleans, La. (SWD) 51. PeteI>burg, Tampa and Winter Pmk, Fla. (SUN) Keith Houts, tenor; AIl Swanson, lead; BJirul Beck, bass; NickPapageorge, Harold Nantz, tenor; Sean Milligan, lead; Randy Laos, bass; Bill Billings, bmi. Contact: Nick Papageorge, 1114 Ranchwood PI., Diamond Bar, CA bmi. Contact: Randy Laos, 2986 Cielo Circle N., Clemwater, FL 34619; 91765; (909) 860-2999. Mr. Piano Man; IDon'l Knoll' Why IShonld 0)' (813) 799-1515. 1111 We Meet Agaill;El'e Wasil 'I Modest (Till She Ale Ol'er Yon; A Song Like Dad,!)' Used To Play; ThaI Old Gang OfMine That Apple); All The World Will Be Jealolls OfMe; All I Need Is JIISI A Girl Like YOII

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Northwest Spirit Rhythm and Rhyme Bellevue and Sea-Tac, Washington (EVG) San GabIicl Valley and SOUUl Bay, Calif. (FWD) Dan Tangarone, tenor; "Ves Sorstokke, lead; Tom Wilkie, bass; Chuck Craig Ewing, tenor; Dean Waters, lead; Tim McDonald, bass; Leslie Landback, bmi. Contact: Chuck Landback, 20809 SE 123rd, Issaquah, Dergan, billi. Contact: Craig Ewing, 7297 Cherokee Circle, Buena Pmk, WA 98027; (206) 2264662. When The Midnight C1lOo-Choo Leaves For CA 90620; (7 I4) 52 I-822 t. The Lollesomesl Girl In TOII'II; Take Me To Alabal1l'/Alabamy BOll11d-J\tledley; You Didn', Want lHe When YOII Had The Lalld OfJ{/ZZ; When 1 Wore !vIy D(fd{~v's BrowlI Derby; There's A Me; Got l\{}' 17wl1Ib Ollt: 1'111 Lost /11 The Heart OfA1y 011'11 Home 1'011'11 Rainbow 'Rol/nd My Shoulder

12 8falfllonizer September/October 1993 1993 Quartet Semifinalists

Echo Lane Elgin, Lombm·d, Northbrook mId Splingfield, Ill. (ILL) Chuck Sisson, lead; Joel Lancasler, lenor; Diek Kingdon, bmi; Doug Smidl, bass. Conlact: Doug Smidl, 475 S. Belmout #3, Elgin, IL 60 123; (708) 697-7583. Bmken Hem1ed; O!l! }'Oll Bealltiflll Doll; Chase The Raill Away; Raill Raill Go AlI'a)!Let A Smile Be YOllr Umbrella-Medley

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'VrstCI'Il Union Shenaltigans Foothill Cities, Rancho Bemardo and San Diego, Calif. (FWD) SmTISota and Tampa, Rorida (SUN) Dave Garstang, teBor; Mike Spencer, lead; Mike L1wton, bad; Tell)' AI Rchkop, tenor; Dave LaBar, lead; Tim Brozovich, bass; Glenn Van Monks, bass. Contact: Mike Lawton, 14353 Sandhill Dr., Poway, CA Tassell, bati. Contact: Dave L,Bat·, P.O. Box 16232, Clemwater, FL 92064; (619) 679-7032. DOII't 0)', Joe; At The High Broil' Babies Ball; 34629; (813) 786-6040. YOII Better Keep Babyill' Baby; Pretty Baby The Captaill Of711e Toy Brigade; Let's Do It Agaill (Pamdy); Memphis Gal; Have A Nice Day

Septelnber/Octobcr 1993 r!Jfmfnonizer 13 1993 Quartet Quarterfinalists .

By Design Kitchener· Waterloo and Scarborough, Ontario and Frank H. Thorne (ONT) Jim McKnight, tenor; Scott McCarthy, lead; AI Baker, bass; Ron Mason, bari. Contact: AI Baker, 12 Swayze Ct., Thorold, ON L2V 4Y9; (416) 227-5031. Gil'e My Regards To Broadway; Sweet Georgia Brown

Excalibul' Seatlle Sonnd Hilltop and Bloomington, Minn. (LOL) Bellevue, Washington, (EVG) John Moksnes. tenor; Greg Dolphin, lead; John Korby, bass; Greg Steve Barclay, tenor; Neal Booth, IC[ld~ Matt Rice, bass; Bobby Volk, bari. Contact: John Korby, 4533 River Crossing Ct., Savage. Gray, Jr., barl. Contact: Ncal Booth, 1500 Eastlake, Seattle, WA MN 55378; (612) 454-4283. l'dy Lillie Sill'er Lady; Tile Origillal 98102; (206) 323-5508. Good-bye Boys/I Do-Medley; 1'111 Always Dixieland One-Step Chasing Rainbows

Classic Ring Chairmen or The Boards Chamapign-Urbana, Chicago #1 and Lombard, III. (ILL) Western Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio (JAD) Kirk Wood, bari; Scott Kitzmiller, bass; Paul Fernando, lead; Rick Don Gray, tenor; Mike Harrison, lead; Gil Storms, bass; Don Anthoney,tcnor. Contact: Kirk Wood, 1866 N. Brookfield, South Jennings, bari. Contact: Don Gray, 9 Filson Pl., Cincinnati, OH Bend, IN 46628; (219) 289-1405. Sweet Georgia BrawlI; All Tile 45202; (513) 421-2413. YOII Always Hllrf 111e Olle YOII LOl'e; Red World Will Be Jealolls Ofl'de Roses For A Bille Lady

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Arcade Bowie und Glr. Baltimore, 1vld., and Alexandria, Va. (MAD) Dave Hinman, tenor; Bob Disney, lead; Bill Cody, bass; Rick Taylor, bari. Contact: Bob Disncy, 4030 Hidden Hill Dr., Huntingtown, MD 20639; (410) 535-1275. All A/olle; Swallee

FRED Renaissance Marictta, Ga. (DIX) Bloomington, Peoria and Rock Island, III. (ILL) Clay Hille, bad; Joe Clay, bass; Rick LaRosa, lead; Jared Carlson, Andy Sauder, bad; Dennis Reed, lead; Joe Krones, bass; Pat tenor. Conlact: Rick LaRosa, 1415 Barrier, Marictta, GA 30066; Burghgrave, tenor. Contact: Dennis Reed, 5012 W. Ancient Oak (404) 928-4284. Let's Go Strollillg DOII'II HarmollY Lalle (Parody); Dr., Pcoria, IL 61615; (309) 693-3825. Yes Sir, That's My Baby; 11Ie Darktoll'lI Strutters' Ball (Parody) Sing !vIe 11/(11 SOllg Again

'1 Heyday! Hal'l11onix Wesl Portland, Orc., and Frank H. Thorne (EVG) Potton, England (BABS) Paul Krenz, tenor; Bob Swanson, lead; Clay Campbell, bass; Matt Tony Bylctt, tenor; Jim Catt,lead; Geoff Unwin, bass; Phil Watson, Campbell, bari. Contacl: Bob Swanson, 2526 NE 13151 AI'C., bari. Contact: Jim Catt, II, Thc Ridgcway, POllon, Sandy, Beds Portland, OR 97230; (503) 253-1143. Llfllf's Back /11 Tawil; SG 192PS, England. Hello! My Baby; "lte Chlfrch BellsAre Rilfgilfg Somethillg To II'rile 7I,e Folks Abolft For Mw)'

September/October 1993 8laJiIJOIlizer t5 1993 Quartet Quarterfinalists

Denver Cit), Limits Denver Tech, Colo. (RMD) Scott Delude, tenor; Rob Baltensberger, lead; Scot Cinnamon, bass; Doug Kastman, bari. Contact: Rob Baltensberger, 6475 South High Circle, Morrison, CO 80465; (303) 697-9721. What EverHappened To 111e Old Songs? Arc You Lonesome Tonight?

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SOlllld Slalldard Inllside Track KlIox COllnty Metro, Tenn. (DIX) Houston, Texas, and Frank H. Thorne (SWD) MikcTiplon, lead; Jeff Archer, bass; Jim Phifer, tenor; Mark Beeler, Clay Lipscomb, tcnor;Tracy Shirk, lead; Tom Pearson, bass; Lloyd bari. Contact: Mark Beeler, 6024 Ridgeview Rd., Knoxville, TN Erickson, bari. Contact: Lloyd Erickson, 1609 Capstan, Houston, 37918; (615) 687-2299. So Long, Sally; The Darktoll'n Stmllers' TX 77062; (713) 488-5873. Pal DIMy Cradle Days; Maggie Mine Ball

Nell' Day Backstage Pass Saratoga Springs, N. Y., Nashua, N. H., ancl South Bend-Mishawaka and Lake County, Tnd., Frank H. Thorne (NED) and Frank H. Thorne (CAR) Scott Varley, bari; Randy Frost, lead; Matt Mercier, tenor; David Ken Limerick, tenor; George Harper, lead; Tom Kentish, bass; White, bass. Contact: Scott Varley, 120 West Ave., Saratoga Gaylord Miller, bari. Contact: Gaylord Miller, 25189 Aqua Dr., Springs, NY 12866; (5 I8) 584-6890. Suuny Side Up; Midnight Elkhart, IN 46514; (219) 262-8254. I'd Fall III LOl'e \l'ith !\lIe; Lillie Rose HOllie Sweet Home

16 c!JfaIfnonizer September/October 1993 1993 Quartet Quarterfinalists

Hijillx Alexandria, Va. (MAD) Gary Plaag, tenor; Will Cox,lead; Chip Guffey, bass; Howard Hull, bari. Contact: Gary Plaag, 5604 Light Infantry Dr., Burke, VA 22015; (703) 503-5279. Yes Sir, That's My Baby/Aill 'I She Sweel­ lHedley; Eacll Time I Fall/II Love

Primc'l'ime The Bayside Bo)'s Hilltop, Minn. (LOL) Erie, Pa. (SLD) Jim Halvorson, tcnor; Steve McDonald, bass; Larry Halvorson, Aaron Praetzel, bari; Brian Practzel, bass; Jon Zimmerman, lead; lead; Bob Albaehten, bari. Contact: Bob Albachten, 16593 Flagstaff Daron Praetzel, tenor. Contact: Daron Praetzel, 5717 Wattsburg Way, Rosemount, MN 55068; (612) 291-0925. Lillie Pal; Slrollillg Rd., Erie, PA 16509;(814)825-3114. TheMollleIllISa",YollrEyes; DOII'n Harmony Lalle Do YOlf Really, Really Love Me?

Motive BUllgee Chords Evansville and Gtr. Indianapolis, Ind. (CAR) Marieua and Stone Mountain, Ga. (D1X) Virgil Sauls, tenor; David Sauls, lead; Chris Gregory, bass; Donald Steve Dziki, tenor; Mark Sehlinkert, lead; Dwight Carter, bass; Brad Sauls, bari. Contact: Virgil Sauls, 618 S. Grcen, Henderson, KY Hine, bari. Contact: Mark Schlinkert, 3250 Sweetwater Rd., ApI. 120, 42420; (502) 826-5027. Lasl Nighl all The Back Purch;Thal's All Lawrenceville, GA 30244; (404) 717-0531. /-lard Hearled Hallllah; Irish Lllllaby The Dark/own Stfltl1e1'S' Ball

September/October 1993 8!aJfnonizer 17 1993 Quartet Quarterfinalists

California FOI'te Fresno, Calif. (FWD) Doyle Pope, tenor; Richard Nielsen, lead; Mike Alfaro, bass; Chris Brown, bari. Contact: Doyle Pope, 5413 W. Damsen, Visalia, CA 93291; (209) 733-7576. No aile Loves YOII Beller Thall YOllr M-A­ DOllble M- I'; Nobody KIlOWS What A Red-Head Mamma Call Do

The Texans NeIJl'3SI{3 Compromise Houston and San Antonio, Texas (SWD) Fremont, Neb. (CSD) Ken Litman, tenor; Peter Cogswell, lead; Brian Telle. bass; V. 1. Ken Von Scggcrn, bari; Curt Johnson, lead; Dave Pinkall, bass; Lowrance, Jr., bari. Contact: Peter Cogswell, RR I, Box 2St-X, lame)' Nygren. tcnor. Contact: Curl Johnson, 1321 N. Hancock, Wimberley, TX 78676; (512) 847-3341. 11/C Sweetheart OjSigma Fremont, NE 68025; (402) 721-7937. DOII't P"t A Tax all The Chi; Do YOII Really, Really Love Me? Beautiful Girls; Send A1e Away Witll A Smile

Full Chol'll Press Hullabaloo Lansing and Gratiot County, Mich. (1'10) East Yark and Scarborough, Ontario (ONT) Simeon Esper, tenor; Jamie Carey, lead; Scott Whipple, bass; Dave Rob Scott, tenor; John Mallett, lead; David McEachern, bass; Grant Gillingham, bari. Contact: Dave Gillingham, 1507 East Broadway, \\filson, bari. Contact: John Mallett, 84 Glengarry A"e., Toronto, Ml. Pleasant, M148858; (517) 772-4183. lI'ait Till'llIe S"" Shilles, ON M5M 1C9; (416) 481-7382. Take Me To The Lalld a/Jazz; 1 Nellie; ]'l,e Ml/sqltemde Is Over Will Love rOil 'Til The Elld a/Tillie

t8 8iaJf1JOIlizel~ Scptember/October 1993 · 1993 Quartet Quarterfinalists

The Edge New \Vcstminster and Vancouver, British Columbia (EVG) Ed Dempsey, tenor; Dave Warkentin, lead; Tom ivlctzgcr, bass; Mark Metzger, bari. Contact: Mark Metzger, 10324 145 A St., Surrey, BC V3R 3S I; (604) 581-1423. II AllBelollgs To Me; That's The Recipe For ,V!aking Love

Prodigy The night Sturr Birmingham and Tuscaloosa, Alabama (DIX) Manhattan and \\'estcrn Suffolk, N. Y., and John Buttler, tenor; Charles Foster, lead; Ed Wharton, bass; Keith Montclair and Teaneck, N. J. (MAD) Jennings, bari. Contact: 101m Buttler, 2765 Aclon Pl., Birmingham, Tom Bl1Icia, bari; Jim Mallett, bass; Dane MaiNe, tenor; Steve Peterson, AL 35243; (205) 967- 7549. The Church Bells Are Rillgillg For lead. Contact: TomBl1Icia, 607 Clemons St., Bellinore, NY 11710; (516) Mary; 1'111 Sillillg 011 Top OfThe 1I'0rid 783-6241. Whell The Midllighl Chao-Chao Le""es For AlubulII'l AlaballlY BOlllld-Medley; Oil, You Millioll Dollar Doll

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Riverside Rascals Family Tics Poughkeepsie, New York (NED) Rock Valley, Wisconsin (LOL) Dan Driscoll, tcnor; Ed Hilligas, lead; John Hadigan, bass; Greg Paul Harris, tenor; Keith Harris, lead; John Lowell, bass; Roger Howard, bari. Contact: Greg Howard, 373 W. Rd. H66, Pleasant Harris, bari. Contact: Roger Harris, P.O. Box 3, Waunakee, \VI Valley, NY 12569; (914) 635- 1872. JClIllie Wilh The Ligll/-BrO\vlI 53597; (608) 849-8169. 1clke Me To Tlte Lalld OfJazz; Tltis Lillie Hair; Bill Bailey, Won't You Please Come Home? Piggie Well! Tv lHarke!

September/October 1993 Jjfmfnonizer 19 1993 Quartet Quarterfinalists

Local Edition Geneva, New York (SLD) Art Macske, tenor; Peter Covert, lead; Ernie Carlson, bass; Keith Langdon, bari. Contact: Keith Langdon, 2219 Lester Rd., Phelps, NY 14532; (315)781-2008. I May Be Gone ForA Long, Long Time; The Darktoll'lI Strutters' Ball

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20 8!aJfnOIlizer September/October 1993 OFFICIAL SCORING SUMMARY INTERNATIONAL QUARTET CONTEST Calgary, Alberta, July 1-3, 1993

SND INT SP ARR ADJ TOTAL 1 The Gas House Gang 1645 1657 1626 52 824 5804 2 Joker's Wilel 1558 1573 1572 18 780 . 5501 3 The Naturals 1526 1585 1555 33 764 5463 4 Nightlife 1536 1540 1583 25 769 5453 5 Special Feature 1533 1516 1535 36 767 5387 6 139th Street Quartet 1498 1502 1530 32 750 5312 7 Standing Room Only 1470 1525 1531 22 735 5283 8 Yesteryear 1477 1517 1528 14 739 5275 9 The Tulsa Tradition 1502 1509 1494 -6 752 5251 10 8ank Street 1481 1483 1496 38 .741 5239 11 Ricochet 983 976 986 23 492 3460 12 Great Stage Robbery 963 979 1002 30 482 3456 13 Backbeat 961 977 981 15 .481 3415 14 Northwest Spirit 973 940 982 23 487 3405 15 Rhythm and Rhyme 957 953 989 18 479 3396 16 Echo Lane 954 945 996 10 478 3383 17 894 990 1026 19 448 3377 18 HarmonyWorks 937 934 987 21 469 3348 19 Western Union 936 943 . 970 12 .468 3329 20 Shenanigans 892 964 979 -27 .447 3255 21 By Design 461 469 464 18 231 1643 22 Excalibur 457 463 457 0 229 1606 23 Seattle Sound .451 451 .473 .4 226 1605 24 Classic Ring 463 431 .461 14 232 '1601 25 Chairmen Of The Boards 462 450 453 5 231 '1601 26 Arcade 460 .467 443 -1 230 1599 27 FRED 440 472 465 -5 220 1592 28 Renaissance 456 438 454 7 228 1583 29 Heyday! 451 429 452 15 226 1573 30 Harmonix 444 441 454 10 222 1571 31 Denver City Limits .462.... . 446 .421 6 231 1566 32 Sound Standard .461 442 421 9 231 1564 331nnside Track 472 437 410 7 236 1562 34 New Day 446 424 433 25 223 1551 35 Backstage Pass 466 433.... . 411 5 233 1548 36 Hijinx 452 436 428 -4 226 1538 37 PrimeTime 435 433 440 11 218 1537 38 The Bayside Boys 450 415 445 -1 225 1534 39 Motive 456 426 422 -2 228 1530 40 Bungee Chords 439.... . 425 433 0 220 1517 41 California Forte 440 420 421 13 220 1514 42 The Texans 450 418 422 -6 225 ·1509 43 Nebraska Compromise 430 441 427 -4 215 '1509 44 Full Chord Press 445 440 379 7 223 1494 45 Hullabaloo 439 429 401 4 220 1493 46The Edge 436 419 412 -3 218 1482 47 Prodigy...... 443 408 400 -5 222 1468 48 The Right Stuff 416 427 404 5 208 1460 49 Riverside Rascals 429 404 412 -7 215 ·1453 50 Family Ties 420 404 424 -5 210 ·1453 51 Local Edition 423.. . 410 392 9 212 1446 52 Last Edition 409 414 416 -11 205 1433 53 Quattro 407 404 412 -16 204 1411

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September/October 1993 81atfnonizer 21 55th INTERNATIONAL CHORUS CONTEST Calgary, Alberta, July 3,1993

SND INT SP ARR SND INT SP ARR ADJ SCORE MEN I Foothill Cities, California 271 275 281 4 279 277 283 5 275 1950 121 Masters of Harmony 2 Northbrook, Illinois 262 269 286 -1 270 277 286 6 266 1921 92 New Tradition 3 Alexandria, Virginia 269 274 273 7 269 272 282 -1 269 1914 128 Harmonizers 4 Hilltop, Minnesota 265 265 265 6 255 259 277 1 260 1853 100 Great Northem Union 5 Phoenix Saguaro, Arizona 255 268 262 -3 254 263 276 5 255 1835 89 Phoenicians 6 Manhattan, New Yotk 245 266 271 11 243 261 267 10 244 1818 75 Big Apple Chorus 7 Lombard, Illinois 253 257 259 7 257 255 254 .4 255 180 I 84 West Towns Chorus 8 Scarborough, Ontario 255 258 262 .4 246 245 262 9 251 1792 100 Dukes of Harmony 9 Bellevue, Washington 242 248 261 9 241 249 265 8 242 1765 95 Northwest Sound 10 Denver Tech, Colorado 254 259 242 6 247 248 249 .4 251 1760 104 Sound of the Rockies II Buckeye-Columbus, Ohio 247 241 255 5 250 246 255 9 249 1757 78 Singing Buckeyes 12 St. Charles, Missouri 246 254 241 -1 250 256 252 9 248 1755 74 13 Marietta, Georgia 248 251 254 8 239 234 260 5 244 1743 76 Big Chicken Chorus 14 Kansas City, Missouri 247 248 244 7 239 249 254 10 243 1741 78 Hearl of America 15 Helsingborg, Sweden 251 246 238 -1 244 240 253 6 248 1725 .44 Helsingborg Barberboys 16 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 237 245 251 9 243 255 246 -3 240 1723 75 OK Chorale 17 Motor City Metro, Michigan 250 240 235 -1 247 245 239 .4 249 1708 67 City Lights 18 Tampa, Florida 245 243 228 1 235 240 236 8 240 1676 52 Hemlds of Harmony 19 Indianapolis, Indiana 231 227 231 .4 224 220 233 7 228 1605 65 Pride of Indy 20 Nashua, New Hampshire 227 221 ,223 2 220 219 225 6 224 1567 .49 Granite Statesmen 20 Rochester, New York 221 216 207 8 222 217 207 7 222 1527 57 Chorus of the Genesee

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22 r!JfaJfnonizer September/October 1993 1993 Choruses

First Place Gold Medalist Masters of Harmony Foothill Cities, California (FWD) Greg Lyne, Director I Had Someolle Else Before I Had YOII/ Who's Son)' Now-Medley; YOII Keep Comillg Back Like A SOllg

Secolld Place Silver Medalist New Tradition Northbrook, Illinois (ILL) Jay Giallombardo, Director There's Somethillg Abollt A Soldier; Jllst A Baby's Prayer At Twilight

Third Place Brollze Medalist Alexandria, Virginia (MAD) ScOll Werner, Director Gone; Get Me To The Chllrch all Time! For Me Alld My Gal-Medley

Fourth Place B,'ollze Medalist Great Northern Union Hilltop, Minnesota (LOL) Dean Haagenson, Director YOII Call Have EVeI)' Light all Broadway; Broadway Star/I'm A SUn/Happy Feet­ Medley

Fifth Place Brollze Medalist Phoenicians Phoenix Saguaro, Arizona (FWD) Gary Steinkamp, Director There Goes My Heart; Play A Valldeville SOllg For Me Tallight

September/October 1993 c3faJfnonizer 23 1993 Choruses

Big Apple Chorus Manhattan, New York (MAD) Scott Brannon, Dil'ector Forty-Five Minutes From Broadwaynhe Yallkee Doodle Boy/All Aboard For Broadway-Medley; By 11le Bealltiflll Sea/all The Boardwalk III Atlalltic City-Medley

West Towns Chorus Lombard, II1inois (ILL) Joe Caulkins, Director Sailing Dowl! The Chesapeake Bay/On The Old Domillioll Lille-Medley; The Masquerade Is Over

Dukes of Harmony Scarborough, Ontario (aNT) Ray Danley, Director Kiss Me Glle More Time; Let A Smile Be YOllr Umbrella/Raill­ Medley

Northwest Sound Bellevue, Washington (EVG) Bobby Gray, Jr., Director Goodbye, Dixie, Goodbye/Sallill' Away all The Helll)' Clay-Medley; Waitillg For The Robert E. Lee

Sound of the Rockies Denver Tech, Colorado (RMD) Larry Wilson, Director Broadway Rose; Pia)' A Vaudeville Song For Me Tonight

24 r!Jfminonizer September/October 1993 1993 Choruses

Singing Buckeyes Buckeye-Columbus, Ohio (JAD) Doug Smellz, Director There's Something I Like About Broadll'ayIBI·oad'l'ay USA-Medley; Roll all, Mississippi, Roll 0111011 The Mississippi-Medley

Ambassadors of Harmony St. Charles, Missouri (CSD) Jim Henry, Director Each Time I Fallin Love; I'm I" Love Agail1/Them There Eyes­ Medley

Big Chicken Chorus Marietta, Georgia (DTX) Clay Hille, Director My Mother's Eyes; When 11le lv/ie/night Choo·CIIOO Leal'es For Alabam'

Heart of America Chorus Kausas City, Missouri (CSD) Jim Bagby, Director My Mother's Eyes; Loadillg Up The Malldy Lee

Helsingborg Barberboys Helsillgborg, Swedell (SNOBS) Jan Olsson, Director From The First Hello To The Last Goodbye; Red-Head

September/October 1993 8fmflJonizer 25 1993 Choruses

OK Chorale Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (SWD) Jim Massey, Director Wail Till The SII1I Shilles, Nellie; The Story OfThe Rose

City Lights Motor City Metro, Michigan (PIO) Bob Whitledge, Director SOllg OfThe SOllth; Flag That Traill

Heralds of Harmony Tampa, Florida (SUN) Joe De Rosa, Director An Old Fasllioned Girl (111 A Gillghalll Gown); A Frielld OfMille To/d A Frielld OfMille

Pride of Indy Indianapolis, Indiana (CAR) Tom Gentil, Director Who'll Dry YOllr Tears When YOII Cry? Listell To ThaI Dixie Baud

Granite Statesmen Nashua, New Hampshire (NED) David Patlerson, Director When Day Is Done; \l'hell The Red, Red Robill COllies 80b­ Bob-Bobbill' A/ollg

Chorus of the Genesee Rochester, New York (SLD) Mike Morgan, Director \l'e Are The Boys O/The BOI\'ely/Colley IS/mid Baby/DolI'lI III The Heart OfThe Gas HOl/se District/DolI'n 011 33,-d alld 3rdIThe Sidell'alks OfNell' l'lIrk-Med/ey; Gee, But I Hate To Go HOllie A/one

26 8imfnonizer September/October 1993 Collegiate Quartet Competition prize winners announced

The top five placements in thecontes! received cash awards from a contribution by MBNA Amcrica®, plus trophies and plaques. Each performer also received a certificate of participation. Although scores for the college contest are not published. many knowledgeable Barbershoppers remarked that the top scorers could have held their own in international competition. As inlhe past, all contestants below the top fi ve were awarded sixth place; their photos are in order of appearance at Calgary. An audience of approximately 1,400 was treated to an exciting afternoon ofyouthful, exuberant, four-pari harmony. Make plans to attend next year's competition in Pittsburgh. Heritage Station (JAD and CAR) First Place - $4,000 Marshall University, Huntington, W.V., and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio Chad A. Bennett, tenor; Aaron B. Stratton, lead; Paul P. Hesson, bass; Philip Wilcox, bari

Secret 4-mula (EVG) Second Place - $1,500 Ouartech (DIX) Third Place - $1,200 Springfield High School and Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Ga. University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore. Jerry Parker, tenor; Dylan Oxford, lead; Stan West, bass; Brian Jardine, bari; Gabe Caretta, bass; Nick Larson, lead; Ryan C. Fuller, bari Josh Cox, tenor

The Accidentals (LOL) Fourth Place - $1,000 The Bookends (LOL) Fifth Place - $800 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, Wis. Concordia College, Morehead, Minn. David Binder, tenor; Michael Evenson, lead; Steve Schoullz, Russ Svenningson, tenor; Pete Scheif, lead; Shaun Ganyo, bass; Patrick Mooney, bari bass; Paul Achter, bari

September/October 1993 8fmflJonizer 27 'J Mankato State University G. Q. (PIO) Livonia Stevenson High School and Mankato, Minn. Henry Ford Community College Gabriel Boehme, tenor; Derek Spear, lead; Peter Benson, Dearborn, Mich. bass; Jay Norenberg; bari Kevin McRey, tenor; Toby Shaver, lead; Wally Krause, Jr., bass; Rob Facione, bari

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The Limestone Tonz (DIX) Limestone College 3 Men and a Melody (CSD) Northwest Missouri State Gaffney, S.C. University, Maryvil!e, Mo. Donnie Brown, tenor; Jonathan Moss, iead; Joe Jones, bass; Darin Parker, tenor; Brian Bellof, bass; Michael Troyer, iead; Tony Warren, bari Brad Stephens, bari

..l I The Lost Boys (FWD) Fresno State College Pennmenship (MAD) Pennsylvania State University Fresno, Calif. University Park, Pa. Jim Fox, tenor; Dave Condon, lead; Paul Borrud, bass; Scott Matt Newman, bari; Aaron Jacoby, bass; Matt Yoder, lead; Randolph, bari Dan Wertz, tenor .

28 8fmfnoIJizer September/October 1993 Look for future perfonnances in the following cities: Keepsake is proud to be your 1992 International Quar­ 1993 1994 tet Champion. Throughout this past year Roger, Joe, Tony August January and Don have enjoyed meeting and singing with many ofyou 6,7 Harmony College, St. Joseph, MO 22 Spring Hl11, FL 20, Zl Bucke)'e Invitational, Columbus, OH 29 Hillrop,MN at shows throughout the U.S.A. and Canada. September Februar~f On a two week tour of Italy, France, and Swi12erland 4 Frcemont, NE 5 Warren, PA widl 60 friCllds and family, we enjoyed spreading barbershop 5 Labor Day Jamboree. Tarpon Springs, FL 26 Fresno, CA 11 Masters ofHarmony, , CA March harmony, highlighted by the singing of"The Lord's Prayer" 25 Bay Area Mello, San Francisco, CA 5 Sr Petersburg, FL inside St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. October 12 Denver Tech, CO 2 Waterville, ME 19 Wichita, KS Keepsake would like to thank all family and friends for 15,16 Sunshine District Convention April their love and support throughout this past incredible year 23 Hutchinson, KA (SA) B Westchc5ter. NY and look forward to making beautiful music togedler for November 16 Sioux Falls, SO lJ Beaver Valley, PA (SA) 23 Huntsville, AI. many years ro come! 20 Portland, OR M,y ••• December 7 Jackson, MS 4 Bloomington, MN 13 Holland,MI 5,6 Riu Carlton Hotel, Atlanta, GA 14 laC""" WI Keepsakes' first recording "Once Upon ATime" is still 20,21 Elyria,OH available and their second recording is in production with a For show bookings: contact 813/968-4737 proposed Fall 1993 release date. Order yours now!

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September/October 1993 8f{Jlfnonizer 29 Barbershop Craft Woodshedding notes by Phil McCabe Adaptedfrom Smoke Signals,Seneca 1.lmd District Bullet;1I Tuxedo Wholesaler

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September/October 1993 c!Jfarmonizer 31 to become widely recognized and ever-grow­ Marketing the Society ing.

Marshalling OUI' forces The Society's new marketing position­ The Society has approximately 34,000 preserving our cultural heritage members organized into SOO-plus local chap­ ters in communitics all over North America. by Gm)' StalJIl1l, Direc:tor ofMarketing We have between 1,200 and 2,000 perform­ ing units (choruses and quartets) who are in How did barbershopping start? No one "By reaching out to work with othcrs and front of the public on a fairly regular basis. knows for sure, but several theories exist. support music education, we do not suggest Also, consider that among our members we There is one COlllmon clement with all the that we bastardize the barbershop style-­ have all types of professionals, including theories, however: wherever and whenever rather that we use our strength as a barber­ industry leaders, teachers, government offi­ the harmonies developed, they developed in shop organization to provide leadership in cials, doctors, lawyers, etc. Realize that we an atmosphere of casual, recreational sing­ this cause. Nobodyelsehas the organization have a network ofcomJl1unications from the ing by ordinary men and women. and infrastructure we do. Our cause is self­ international office down through districts In the 1920s, our favorite form of har­ preservation." and chapters that can disseminate informa­ mony almost disappeared. The reasons most tion fairly quickly. And, do not forget that often cited are the advent of radio and the Vision and leadership arc vital we have schools and conventions where we increased popularity of dance music. In We must accept a leadership role in keep­ can focus ideas and draw attention. Gentle­ short, people were not enjoying recreational ing recreational vocal music alive and strong men, these are forces, but more importantly, singing as much as they had earlier. in our culture. To this end, the committee this is a collective force! We have used ourforces individually and The key to "our" form of music has recommended, and the International Board in various combinations for short periods of always been the simple joy ofcasual, recre­ approved, an addition to thc Society's vision time. But have we ever really used this ational singing. As in most cultures, singing statement. The statement now reads as fol­ collective force? With a new focus, we can has always been important and enjoyable to lows, with the addition in italics: gain a strength of purpose that will solidify North Americans. But look around. Casual "The Society is to be a widely recog­ our membership, attract new members, draw nized, ever-growing, singing frater~ singing is disappearing-gradually, but a great deal of positive attention to us from stcadily. Singing for fun is the key to both nity of men, drawn togethcr by their musicians, music educators, community our past and our future. It is for this reason love ofthe four-part, a cappella, cJose­ leaders and the media and, most impor­ that the International Marketing Committee harmony style of music known as bar­ tantly, help insure our Society's future. has recommended that the Society adopt a bershop, whose mission is to perpetu­ But it cannot be approached half new market focus. ate that style by sharing it and their heartedly! It must be infused into every­ In his comments to the International love for it with people of all ages thing we do. We must have it be the corner­ Board, Marketing ConunitteeChairmanJ01111 throughout the world; and to be a stone of our Youth Outreach programs (a Krizek said, "For finy years the Society leader ill the cause ofpresenil1g and natural). It must be the cornerstone of our grew and matured, secure in the knowledge encouraging vocal 11Illsic, in ollr edu­ Senior Outreach programs Ca natural). It that there were plenty of men out therc who cation systems and in our c01111l11mi­ must be incorporated in themes for intenla­ love to sing and who would love to join us, ties, as a lifelong recreational activity tional conventions. It must extend to com­ if only we would ask; if only we would and all esselltial element in aile's clll­ munity outreach programs, especially in provide the right programs, thc right music. tural well-being. " minority areas. It must be incorporated into And so we worked hard to improve our The original vision statement was prob­ quartet and chorus performance programs musical product, to awesome levels. 'If we ably perfect for the 1940s, '50s, '60s and Csingouts) and show programs. build ii, they will come.' maybe even the '70s. Ironically, it was 110t It must become a major charitable cause "But look at the hard facts: families do adopted until the mid-'80s. The simple fact for our organization. Just think what we could do with $300,000 to $500,000 per not sing around the piano; nationally there is is, we are not "widely recognized" or "ever­ year. We could create several major, na­ one music teacher per 500 students (and it is growing." Part of the reason we arc failing tional, music educator scholarships. We much worse in many areas); 25 percent in these two areas is that in the 1990s we may could honor minority choirs or individuals fewer band instrumcnts arc bcing sold in the be perceived as too limited by some of the in the vocal pursuits. We could sponsor a U. S. than ten years ago; high school and other words in ourstatcmcnt, namely: "sing­ national music festival. The possibilities are ing fraternity ofmen," "close-harmony style college choirs that used to have forty-fifty limitless. of music knowll as barbershop" and "whose boys are now lucky to have ten to fifteen. This thinking can and should be incorpo~ When school budgets are cut, the arts are mission is to perpetuate that style." rated into a new, non-singing membership lirst to go. But that is exactly what most of our category. We can attract large numbers of "\Ve cannot wait to funnel more of our membership wants: to perpetuate and pre­ men and women as support members of charitable and political energies into support serve barbershop, and to do that as a singing SPEBSQSA if part of the membership fee for the cause of music education, and for the fraternity of men. It is important that we helps strengthen vocal music in ourcommu­ rejuvenation of recreational, community retain these fundamentals while finding ways nilies, schools and homes. As an illustra- singing in our society.

32 8iaJfnonizer September/October 1993 tion, if $10 or $15 of a $25 fee were used directly to help youth, senior and commu­ nity outreach, it would greatly strengthen these programs and give the associate mem­ So you're leaving your job ber a real sense of helping a worthwhile cause, not just supporting our organization. While Iheexpanded vision statement gives or your job is leaving yOU .•• a mandate for our new outreach, it is only a star!. A full implementation plan will be Now how do you avoid ,:,-~~J developed by the International Marketing 1ll:t>C~;,., .. l Committee, the Society's Marketing De­ leaving 20% ofyour retire­ R~nlf'kwl'-- ; Oill,o,~ .'12 . partment and the rest of the Harmony Hall ment money behind? eJ«e t' staff over the next several months. Ag.S91/2 Some ideas are already being developed by the committee, the staff, and visionaries Send for one of these new brochures t such as Eric Jackson and others: from A,G. Edwards and find out increase our support of music education what you need to know in concise, in our schools, both nationally and lo­ eosy-to-understand terms. cally. create music education scholarships. inviteschool and community vocal groups Don't ler the new 1993 rollover law roll over YOl:r to perform on annual chapter shows. future plans. Ifyou receive money directly from your create student scholnrships. retiremenr plan. your employer musr withhold 20% for federal taxes. Bur by rransfcrring your distriburion to an help fund school music events. A.G. Edwards Full-Service IRA, you'll nor only keep rhat promote community singing in clubs, 20% for yourself but benefit from a complete array of shows, senior events, youth events and services thar can help you work roward a comfortable other community organizations. Along retirement. these lines, we have just published a What's more, our commitment to every client means you Sing-Along Collection). ger rhe knowledgeable advice and friendly assistance you sponsor music festivals. need. Callus roday or return rhe coupon below. become involved with mllsic therapy and much, much more.

It's more than a program-it's a mission YES, I'd like more information about how to manage We can become a very respected and my retirement distribution money. Please send me one effective organization that is saving an of the following brochures: American institution-not just barbershop o Receiving Retirement 0 Managing Your Retirement harmony, but recreational singing. This Pion Distributions Plan Distributions: seems a strong position from which to sell Before Age 59 1/2 Ages 59 1/2 10 70 1/2 ourorganizatiollal message. We must make people take our organization seriously. \Ve can do so by reaching out to pockets AOOOESS

ofsocial need. At the same time, we will be CITY/51ATf/liP building a stronger member base-regular FHONEIWI members from the singers we nurture and cultivate, and associate members from those If you are on A.G. Edword~ client, please provide the nome of your investment broker who want to help us accomplish our larger for even foster service: _ goals. If you have ideas to fuel the fire, send them to me at the international office. All of us need to becol~le involved with this major, MemberSIPC 1993 A.G. Edwalds & Sons, tnc. OTA·'2).2U2b positive move. Plenty ofideas will be forlh­ coming from tlie committee and staff on how individuals, chapters. choruses and AT NO COST OR IN-HOUSE quartets can become involved. OllLlGATION, John L. Prevost COMPANY This new vision is exciting, it makes CONTACT VICE PRESIDENT - INVESTl\lENTS RETIREMENT­ sense, and it is our future. @ JOHN PREVOST TODAY 639 Loyola Avenue, Suite 1200 PLANNING FOn New Orleans, LA 70113 SEMINARS PRIVATE PHONE (504) 522-1571 NATIONWIDE CONSULTATION (800) 233-5041 (som: RF.sTR1CTIO~S MAY APPLY)

September/OClober 1993 r3imfIJom"zer 33 Singing Valentines-a program whose time has come

This is the time of year for chapters to begin planning for a Singing Valentines pro­ gram next Febl1lury. You really can't stm1 too soon. Judging from articles gleaned from chap· tel' bulletins and some submillcd directly to The Harmonizer by individuals, the 1993 Singing Valentines program was a big suc­ cess for all involved and an increasing Ilum­ bel' ofchapters are pat1icipating in some form of this event. It's fUll, and it's a great fund­ raiser. As with almost any endeavor involving a number of people, the keys to success lie ill promotion. planning and participation. Many stores and businesses have Valen­ The Just 4 Fun 4 Quartet delivered 51 of the Phoenix Saguaro, Ariz., Chapter's 85 tines Day specials, so the commercial world singing valentines for a first-time chapter effort that netted $2,700 (I to r): Fred is geared up for promotion already-and that Hilchey, bari; Marv Peterson, bass; Mel Turner, lead and Bob Crossley, tenor. includes the media. With a little leg-work, chapters can take advantage of the situation, It's all in the numbers The Elgin, m" Chapter raised more than perhaps obtaining discounts on nowers, FourqUatiets from the 1\'lncon, Ga., Chap­ $1,000 toward its uniform fund by fielding candy, cards or other accompnnying gifts, ter performed in person for 76 recipients six qum1ets for singing valentines. Three and getting free coverage (advertising) in Saturday night and Sunday (Valentinc's Day) schedulers were used and a number ofsingers print or over the air. Contacts mudc once can and an additional 19 sweethearts were ser­ agreed to be on standby in case of need. be llsed annually, so it's worth an eff0l1. enaded by telephone. A story and photo in the Despite getting a late start in planning, An important part of plnuning for the Iv/acoll Telegraph on February 9 accounted good scheduling enabled quartets from In­ event is coming lip with a convenient method for 30 orders, followed by 24 as the result of Imld Citics, Calif., to deliver nearly 60 sing­ of taking orders and collecting payment. a follow-up on AM 940. Gross receipts were ing valentines. The effOl1 garnered $1,400 Filling the orders involves scheduling, trans­ nearly $2,000. for the chapter treasury. portation and communication. A central Tulsa, Okla" netted $4,500 with an addi­ Nineteen members ofthe EI Paso, Texas, "command post" and personnel to handle tional $700 for 20 valentines yet to be col­ Cltapterdelivered 102 singing valentines over those facets is imperative. lected. That translates to nearly 150 perfor­ a four-day period. Others stood by if and Evel)' chapter member can j>m1icipatc in mances. when needed. One of the wives did the some way; in addition to those doing the Eight qumiets from the Sea-Tac, \Vasl1., dispatching. singing, chauffeurs, order lakers, schedulers, Chapter delivered 61 valentines over the The San Angelo, Texas, Chapter set up card writers, gift wrappers and phone han­ weckend. Local newspapers provided good "Valentine Centra'" at a men's shop in a dlers are a big plus. Many chapters obtain promotion, but 40 orders resulted from flyers shoppingcenter, where five members manned help from the wives or ladies' auxiliary. and personal contacts. As it was, about 30 the phones over a three-day period. West Be sure the whole gang is up-to-snuff on calls came in Friday night that had to be Central Cellulardonated three mobile phones at least two Barberpole Cat ballads of your tnlllsferred to other area chapters, because for the travelling quartets. Portions of the choice and try to involve as many as possible Sea-Tac's groups were fully booked. $333 of proceeds from 85 valentines were donated to in the singing. Don't forget to inform inac­ the $1669 net was donated to HeaI1spring. the \Vest Texas Rehab Center and to tive mcmbers of the event-they represent a The Papillion, Neb., Chapter used three Heartspring. source of qualified singers and many will quartets to deliver 34 valentines over the In addition to involving about 80 percent jump at the chance. weekend for a net profit to the chapter coffers of the active membership, the Santa Bar­ Besides the unique appropriateness of of $636. A husband-and-wife team ran the bara, Calif., Chapter called upon some inac­ barbershop ballads as valentines, thcsc arc schedule. tive members to f0I111 nine quartet combina­ perfonnallces in which it is literally tfile that The Dcnvcr ~'[ollntainail'es and Denver tions. More than $1,600 was raised through it's the thought that COUiltS. Organized quar­ Mile-Hi chapters combined forces and split 60 valentine deliveries over the weekend. tets may sing with a little Illorc polish, but the profits. Substitute singers filled in when One member al1'anged for the donation of their effOlis won't be received more warmly a ((Umiet member had a schedule conflict. roses and helium balloons, while another than those of any put-together foursome. Six Whillie.., Calif" quartets delivered a provided his business equipment to permit Herewith, in no particular order, arc somc total of63 valentines over the weekend. One acceptancc ofcredit card orders-very handy capsules frol111993 Singing Valentines. Many performed more than 20 times on Friday and in this day and age. A call to a local radio offer valuable tips. a second did 26 gigs Saturday and Sunday. station was all that was needed to record a

34 rf}fmfnonizer Scptcmber/October 1993 couple of songs and a brief interview el1lling Eight foursomes of the Albuquerque, end. They could have done more except for with "operators are standing by to take your N. M., Chapter delivered 129 singing valen­ a limited number of tenors. calls." Aired at 5: 15 p.m., the spot generated tines over a three-day period. Two quartets Out of 26 total members, Pueblo, Colo., at least 10 immediate orders, some of them worked all three days. formed four qUaI1ets to deliver 94 singing from car phones. Twenty-five members of the Appleton, valentines fora net profit ofmore than $1,200. Atlantic City, N. J., once again fielded a Wis., Chapter sang, drove or took pictures as TV, radio and newspaper spots were ar­ single sextet to deliver 20 singing valentines. four qU3l1ets delivered more than 50 singing ranged, muny in exchange for a "freebie" Profits, after ~ donation to He3l1spl;ng, paid valentines. A squib in the local paper's fund­ valentine in the station or newsroom. for a year's wOl1h oflearning tapes and sheet raising column generated eight jobs alone. Racine, Wis., members delivered more music for the challiS. Still, by Tuesday, Feb. 9, ouly 25 orders had than 80 valentines for a profit in excess of Nineteen singers from Bellevue, \\'ash., been taken. Wednesday and Thursday $1,200. Society Director of Marketing Gary delivered 60 valelltines. This was a three­ brought 25 more, which indicates that much Stamm, a chapter member, is looking into the fold increase from 1992. Arrangements of the coordination and scheduling is often a interesting possibility of a nationwide net­ through a florist for delivery of roses was a lasHninute affair. Proceeds were split with work, which would not only help smaller big plus. the American Hem1 Association. chapters cover an area, but could lead to Snohomish County, ","'ash., quartets de­ West PorUand,Ore.,grossed$3,365 from national PR opportunities. livered 70 singing valentines. A hllsband­ 109 singing valentines delivered over the Nine foursomes from Palomar-Pacific, and-wife team organized and scheduled the weekend. While her husband sang for 34 Calif., covered nOlth San Diego County with perfonnances. recipients, one wife ran the show as orga­ 76 singing valentines. Presentations were The Tucson, Ariz., Chapter promoted its nizer, phone operator and dispatcher, as­ down about 25 percent from 1992, when Singing Valentines program with a press sisted by several chapter members. infonnation was disseminated by newspaper release to 33 newspapers, 500 lIyers dislIib­ Thirty-one members, in one combination m1iclesandads. Tllis year, thechaptermailed lued during mall singouts, a TV plug on the or another, formed seven qum1ets to cover fliers to past show customers instead. Lesson local PBS outlet and a full-page ad in its show Brevard County for the Melboul'lle, Fla., learned. program. Unusual vignettes recounted One quat1et from Boise, Idaho, covered 390 miles in delivering 48 singing valentines over afour-day period. Another sang through the slot in the doors for two ladies who were stuck in an elevator; apparently misunder­ standing Ihe situation, the ladies vowed to «get even" with whomever had sent the four­ some. As a quartet from Plano, Texas, was exiting a pelfomlance delivered to a ftrst­ grade teacher in her classroom, one little girl got up from her desk, grabbed the bass around the waist and gave him a big hug. Will he plllticipate next year? You bet! Oneofthequllltets from Rochester,N. Y., had a full day on Sunday, but responded Bay Area Metro, Calif., Chapter's Pacific Heights delivered singing valentines for nonetheless to a last-minute request to sing three hours on KFRC-FM's morning commute show on February 12, jamming the for the mother of a chapter member's wife station's telephone lines (I to r): Ed Ford, AI Zemsky, Roger Bates and George Dort. when the scheduled qual1et had to canceL More than 90 singing valentines were Singing Valentines program. While deliver­ The foursome alTived at 5 p.m. and put on a delivered b)' members ofEugcnc, Ore. One ing nearly 100 valentines, the singers took one-hour show. member and his wife not ani)' coordinated ever)' opp0l1unity to promote the chapter. One qllUl1et from Greater Canaveral, services, but allowed their home to be "Val­ One by-product of the program is that many Fla., learned the value of organization the entine Central," where another member had deliveries take place in restaurants, schools, hard way. Approaching the out-of-town lo­ provided helium and balloons. Anothermem­ hospitals and shopping malls, which affords cation of the first gig, the group realized that bel' provided use of his VISA machine for a chance for attracting new members, pro­ its carefully inventoried supplies had been credit card orders. moting annual show ticket sales and enhanc­ left behind. A quiek stop at a candy store The Martin-Sf. Lucie Connt)', Fla., ing community recognition. all, yes, they remedied the immediate need. Chapter uscd six pickup qUllltets to fill 3 I made $2,500. One of the nine valentines delivered by a engagements in a two-day singing valentines Kansas Cit)', Mo., Chapter's travel fund Tualatin Valley, Ore., quartet was to the event, The chapter cotTers were swelled by is better off by $5,000 as the result of 220 ncarly $700. singing valentines delivered over the week- continued next page

September/October 1993 r!}fmfnonizer 35 Singing valentines were a new expelience and nelled $150. Bolh chapters feel thaI, with continued from previous page for the men of the the Ocala, Fla., Chapter, proper advcrtising and planning, the evcnt whose three quartets raced around, often could become a major fund-raiser. coullty jail. Once started, the only way out trying to be in two places at once. i'\'Iiumi, was to sing to everyone in lhe building. Fla., organized two quartets for a first effort Reflecting on sloshing around in adverse weather 011 Friday, one Cnl'l"oll Count)', i\'lcl., quartet found that: "The working con­ ditions are poor, the days arc long, the pay is low, but the memories are sweet :IS can be." While performing at a local hospital, a foursome from Bismarck·iVlandan, N. D., was asked to perform a special valentine for a very ill person. Coincidentally, the recipi­ ent was the aunt of a member of the Chiefs of Starr, headliner quartet of Ihe chapter's upcoming spring show. After singing for a lady in a downtown restaurant around lunchtime, a San Angelo, Texas, foursome decided to sit down for a bite to eat. The proprielor not only tremed the group to burgers, but threw in cheesecake for dessert. An Austin, Texas, qU3Itel found itself victimized by a lady who contracted for the group to sing for her husband at a cel1ain The $750 netproceeds of Sarasota, Fla., Chapter's singing valentines was donated address, stressing that the recipient be told up to the Sarasota Boys Choir, a group of 10- to 12-year-old singers, who responded front who the valentine was from. Thespokes­ by putting on a show at a chapter guest night. Shown above, Chapter President man made the announcement, and the door Larry Swan presented the check to Choir Director Juiie Rohr. was rudely slammed in his face. It seems the husband was visiting his girl friend at thc timc. Lou Perry scholarship Barbershopping: musical First time efforts worked, too and social harmony Threequartets from the Ft. \\'orth,Texas, awards announced Chapterdelivcred 37 singing valentines. Now A new book about bnrbershopping has that they know how, they vow to knock 'em Lou Perry Scholarships to Hannony Col­ just been released by Associated University dead in '94. lege were awarded to three Barbershoppers Presses. This 149-page hardback volume, Oal<: Lawn, III., had 15 men involved in in rccognition of excellence ill arranging edited by Dr. Max Kaplan, grew out of the 18 appearances, delivering singing valen­ barbershop songs: Future II Committee's reexamination of tines in the chapter's first such venture. The Cary Burns Scollsdale, Ariz. SPEBSQSA's basic purposes and organiza­ treasurer rcp0l1ed incomc equivalent to two Bruce Forman, Tacoma, Wash. tion, both socially and aeslhelically. paid chorus per[ol1nances. The chapter is Phil Horrell McKeesport, Penn. Five scholars (both musicologists and thinking about Secretary's Day, Mother's The awards are made from a scholarship sociologists) plus Dr. Kaplan were invited to Day and maybe even the Day of Quigley's fund in the name of noted barbershop ar­ research barbershopping as it related to a Bonfire. "Any tiJne the nation gets sentimen­ ranger and composer Lou Perry, a.k.a. "The specific discipline. Each contributes a chap­ tal, we could be out busting chords." Tucson Troll." terdealing with such topicsas woodshedding, As the result of local media acceptance, In his letter of congratulations, Perry becoming a barbershop singer. the leisure and free promotion of, news releases about noted, "I was most touched to learn that framework, SPEBSQSA's future, tradition, the program, the North Brool

36 C]fmfnonizer September/October 1993 Chapter Eternal

During the first quarter of 1993, the following members were reported to the international office as deceased. Cardinal District Stratigos, Alexander San Mateo County, CA Northeastern District Leibundguth, Henry Evansville, IN Wall, Richard Whittier, CA Cirie, Nicholas New Haven, CT Rice, Byron Lake County, IN Illinois District Freeman, Cecil Halifax, NS Central States District Brink, Gerald Okaw Valley, IL Stock, Regis.. . Springfield, MA DeMier, Opel...... Joplin, MO Hannah, Harold Mt. Vernon, iL Dntario District Enoch, Frederick Sf. Louis Suburban, MO Weier, Lawrence South Cook, IL Gray, Bob Stoney Creek, ON Pollock, Harold Dubuque, IA Johnny Appleseed District Pioneer District Dixie District Badenhop, Harold Defiance, DH Gibb, William Macomb County, MI Franks, David Wiimington, NC Laird, James Buller, PA Powell, Ted Lansing, MI Huson, James Wilmington, NC Lawson, James Lima Beane, DH Rocky Mountain District Evergreen District Majeski, Stanley...... Lawrence County, PA Buller, Morris Pocatello, ID Mitchell, Paul Sea-Tac, WA Roberts, Richard Maumee Valley, DH Karlson, Harold Denver Mountainaires, CO Sommers, Russell Coos Bay, OR Land D' Lakes District Rostel, Henry Albuquerque, NM Witherspoon, Gerry Eugene, OR Deneau, Arthur Greater St. Paul Area, MN Seneca Land District Weiss, Robert Appleton, WI Peterson, Richard Mark Twain, NY Bajema, Herbert Pomona Valley, CA Mid·Atlantic District Learned, AI Geneva, NY Bassetl, Donald South Bay, CA Biles, Daniel...... York, PA Southwestern District Bennewitz, Robert EI Cajon, CA Clarke, Joseph Jamaica, NY Callaway, Ross Hot Springs, AR Coburn, John San Gabriel Valley, CA Lahr, Chris Bryn Mawr, PA Kringel, Kenneth Hot Springs, AR Medley, Harold Hemet, CA Marnell, Joseph Bryn Mawr, PA Morgan, Ernest Tulsa, OK Sawyer, Edwin Fullerton, CA Rogers, Alton Ocean View, DE Wright, William Town North Dallas, TX Sunshine District Bailie, Charles Tampa, FL Bealand, Edwin Palm Harbor, FL Dominy, Wilfred Palm Harbor, FL Men of Note McKinney, James Zephyrhills·Dade City, FL Members with 21 or more total credits who earned additional credits in the first quarter. Total is shown in the second column.

Cardinal Johnny Appleseed Limerick, Earl 25 1 Bushong, Lane 25 1 Central States Williamson, Samuel 27 2 Easter, Jerry 21 2 Land 0' Lakes In Memory Loewen, Bill 21 2 Fuller, Jerome 21 1 Stewart, Bob 21 .4 Liles, Joe 44 9 \VII.FRED L. "BUCK" DO;"IINY passed away Dixie Wickenheiser, Thomas 43 2 July 2f at the age of 86 in Tarpon Springs, Bowman, Anthony 27 6 Mid-Atlantic Fla. A 43-year member and fonner certified Conway, Paul 37 1 Gape, Raymond 22 1 judge, Dominy wns aSociety vice president Miqllelon, John 24 1 Paton, William 26 1 in 1964. Evergreen Speicher, Russel 36 1 Mondau, Stephen 22 1 Northeastern BYRON RICE, 70, ofNaples, Fla., died July 18 Wynne, Lee 25 2 Houpis, C. N 24 1 at his summer home inlvlullster, Ind. At the Far Western Krodel, Robert 29 1 time of his death, he was serving as vice Anderson, Brent 26 2 Larivee, Leo 24 1 president-bulletin editors for PROBE. Diamond, Stephen 62 1 Pioneer French, Stanley 27 1 Chirgwin, Martin 22 1 Bou WEISS, 63, died June 23 in Muncie, Ind. Gurule, John 27 1 Fricker, Albert 41 2 A thl'ee-timeCardinal District quartet cham­ Hammer, Henry 60 1 Olger, Reese 30 1 pion, he directed the Indianapolis Pride of Johnson, William 31 3 Rocky Mountain Indy chorus in six international contests Monnich, John 44 3 Burgener, Robert 28 1 between 1974 and 1982. Smith, Ronald .43 1 Peterson, Carroll 25 2 Illinois Wiese, Fred 34 1 AL LEARNED, 85, passed away in Geneva, Clark, James 24 1 Seneca Land N.Y., on July 1. A 47-year member and MlIlkin, John 33 1 Eldridge, James 24 1 fonnerccrlifiedjudge, he wascoachingquar­ Schlesinger, Joseph 33 1 Sunshine tets bound for the Calgary convention. Woodall, Tom 24 1 Bridgham, George 35...... 1 Scalise, Ray 23 2

September/OclOber 1993 c3iminonizer 37 Harmony Hall-what's in the future?

In the early '50s, with a membership ap­ proaching 20,000, purchnsc of a permanent hcadqual1ers building seemed feasible. It was the dream of the planners 10 provide offices for an efficient Slarr, classrooms for a judges' school, n studio where bnrbershop recordings could be madc, a libra!)' to house sheet music, and a printing plant fur music and educational publications. An appeal for members to voluntarily contribute to a Headquarters Fund was insti­ tuted. During the mid-'SOs, this became an Expansion Fund, to provide expanded mem­ bership services as well as purchase of a permanent "home." Meanwhile, a building search committee came upon a gem. An 18.000-squnrc-foot mansion on the shore of Lake Michigan in Ihecollll11unityofKcnosha, Wisconsin, was stmldillg empty. The asking price was $75,000, a bargain ifthere ever was one. I Harmony Hnll was purehnscd in 1957. By Hnnnony Hall todny houses Ihe Heritage 1. Renovnte Harmony Hall to acceptable' 1959, Ihe Expnnsion Fnnd hnd renched ils Hall Museum of Bnrbershop Hnnnony nnd standards as a workplace. goal of$260,000 in receipls nnd pledges, nnd the audio-visual production facilities. The 2. Sell Hnnnony Hnll nnd move nil opem­ the mortgage was ceremoniously burned on Society's "home" is one-of-a-kind. tions to Sheridan Road, stage at that slIlllmer's intcrnational conven­ 3. Sell bolh properlies nnd relocnte the illler­ tion in Chicago. This, from a membership Nothing Insts forever nntional headquarters, only three-quarters of today's size. For 60 years, Harmony Hall has been In its report to the International Board, The Alford mansion, now Harmony Hall, relatively Illaintennnce~free, But thc relent­ distributed at the convention in Calgary, the was COJ1stl11cted bCl ween 1928 and 1933 at a less freeze-thaw cycles ofWisconsin winters committee recommended thnt all reasonable cost of half-a-milJion Depression-years dol­ nnd gale-force winds off the Inkc hnve tnken efforts be exerted to retain Harmony Hall as lars. Built to last by master craftsmen, the their subtle loll. Lighlning stlikes nnd torna­ the international hendquarters, if economi­ brick-gra 11 ite-marble-bronzc-copper-slate ex­ does hnve nllncked Ihe Sleep slopes of Ihe cnlly fensible. The sioff is 10 obtnin cSlimates terior has withstood Illore than 60 bitter \Vis­ roof, damaging nnshing nnd occasionally and prepare a prioritized list, beginning with consin winters and the ravages of countless dislodging one of Ihe fOOl-square, 314-inch­ the most urgcnt and inunediate problem. storms. The unique and ornate features oftile thick slate shingles. The Sociely's opemting \Vhere's the money going to come from? interior place it on the National Registry of budgel has perntiued only the most immedi­ The Society does have a contingency Historic Places. The investmcnt of ate and necessary repairs. fund---eked out pninslnkingly over the yenrs Barbershoppcrs of the Inte '50s wns well Evcn though orginally cOllstlllcted of the when budgets finished in Ihe blnek-but it is spent. highest quality materials, the plumbing sys­ intended to provide a few months ofcontill­ In 1975, burgeoning merchandise and tcm-and it is an cxtensive one; there are nine ued operntion in the face of a major disaster, printing operations exceeded the space avail­ bathrooms and n steam-heat recirculating such ns a nation·wide econOinic collapse. able in the Harmony Hall basement,

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September/October 1993 r!JImfnonizer 39 Chapters in Action

An even dozen fOrlner members of the The Grand Rapids. Mich" Chapter was The20-man NOl'lhel'l1 Lights Chol'usof Fairfax, Va., Jubilairesmct in Palm Harbor, recently involved in the Grand Rapids Arts Nepean, Ontario, staged an extravganza for Fla., in June for their second-annual Florida Festival, thought to be the largest a11-volun­ its spring show, "Jukebox Saturday Night," reunion, trading stories of events past, in­ tcerarts festival in the U. S. Over three days, Emcee Bob Knapp, formerly of CDC TV, cluding singing to a fifth-place finish at the the Great Lakes Chorus and chapter quar­ took the audience through amusicaijolll"ney 1960 Dallas international convention. Plans tets performed for an estimated 500,000 in time as the chorus, decked out in appropri­ are underway for a third get-together next people, while grossing $11 ,000 in operating ate period costumes, performed songs from year. Interested fonner members may COIl­ a food booth. different eras in several acts, including"Take tact Lou Rollman; (904) 854-0103. Me Out To The Ballgame," voiced over by The Overland Park, Kan., Chapter re­ Senator Royce Frith's recitation of "Casey The Maumee Valley, Ohio,Seawa)' Com­ sponded to arequest to perform May 8 at the at the Bal." manders performed as part of "Music Un­ American Legion Post #21 's 20th-annual der the Stars," an annual event held in the pilgrimage to lay wreaths on the grave of The Norwich, Conn., Chapter borrowed ToledoZoo amphitheatcr in July. Thegroup fanner President Harry S. Truman in Inde­ avacant store space in Norwichtown Mall to also sang the national anthem before a July pendencc, Mo. The Overland Slage Cho­ recreate a"Harmony Hall" museum ofchap­ Toledo Mudhens baseball game. The chap­ rus sang "America," "Shenandoah" and "The ter history memorabilia. A merchant do­ ter also formed a Sunday barbershop choir Star Spangled Banner" for an audience of natecl a TV and VCR so the group could of 18 to 20 men to fill in forchoirs at various veteran's groups from around the U, S. display barbershop videos to passers-by, in chuches during summer vaction time. addition to passing out tlyers and pamphlets t:••:••:. on the hobby. The week-Ioug display ended with the chapter holding its regular meeting night in the location, including a perfor­ mance by its Rose City Chorus. @

..\ J.. _,;...... 1__OJ·'J ...... _ Sixty-five Barbershoppers representing 11 Illinois chapters braved a forecast of bad weather to attend Aurora Chapter Rod Hupach's 12th-annual Brat Bash in June. The Hartford Conn., Insurance City Chorus performed dur­ ing the three-day "Taste of Hartford" in June. More than 100,000 persons attended the function, which benefits the homeless.

Four members of the Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Chapter are also members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (I to r): Winner of the second-annual Bryn Mawr Comedy Quartet Superintendent David Bain, Inspector Donald MacRae, Con­ Night was The Jingle Singers, whose barbershop arrange­ stable Keith Brumwell and Inspector Gary Carlson. Formerly ments of popular jingles were provided by Harmony College the chapter's music director, MacRae was recently appointed graduate Ted Byrne. A total of 16 unique foursomes entered Dartmouth chief of police. He and assistant direclor Bain sing the fray. Shown are (I to r); Bill Shellington, tenor; Joe in the current division champion quartet; Brumwell's quartet Spampinato, lead; Ted Byrne, bass and Ken Ives, bari. won the division's 1991 novice award.

40 c!JlaJfnOIlizer September/October 1993 i _.~~~ .. __ .~._ .._._~ .. _.. _.. _.._.. _.. _.. _.. _.. _.~ .._.. _.. _.. _.. _.~~._ .. - i { Remember the gang that i iI sang. , ,Wit• ha p hoto, I I • Official convention photographer i i for S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A, inc. I I • Groups of 4 or 400 - Our specialty i ! Jim Miner Photography, Inc. ~ I k' The Loop Mall I Members of the Oshawa, Ontario, Chap­ ! Kathy Haw lOS 2216 Dundee Road ( ter carried singing valentines a step fur­ I and Louisville, Kentucky 40205 I ther with "Mom-O-Grams" on Mother's i Jim Miller (502) 454-5688 ! -.., ...... --.. .. , ...... - .. .. - ...... , ...... -. ..--..--...... --....-...--... ..--...... -..--...-...- Day. The enterprise garnered good . ---.. _ -- -- ...... -- . -- ...... _ ...... media coverage and more than $1,400 for the Harmonize for Speech Fund. Shown serenading a Mrs. Pearson are (I to r): Milt Rainey, Cal Rumanek, Bob Your Barbershop Peters and Len Clement. PhotobyOshawa· Whitby This Week Collection just isn't Complete!...

Ulltil)'oll bave all)' 01' al/ of tbe recordillgs ~)' Tbe Ritz. Tbe 1991 Illtematiollal Cbmllpiolls bave recorded al/ of)'ollrfavorites from tbe bilariolls "aile More Millllte" to tbe classic Ritz On the occasion of the chapter's Ladies rellditioll of"Sweet Adelilie." Night, the Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Chapter unveiled a hand-crafted trophy Order today alld SOOIl )'011'11 be... showing its Barbershopper of the Year Plllfill' all Tbe Ritz! I awards since 1965. Shown holding the trophy are Jean and Ray Haines, wife and son of the late Eugene Haines, for whom the memorial trophy is named.

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September/October 1993 c3iaIfnonizer 41 Youth Outreach .

Dateline:!an 23, 1993 Dateline:!uly 30 - Aug I Location:Oswego Apalachin MiddleSchool Location:Northwestern Missouri State Col­ AClivity:Young Men in Harmony Barber­ lege shop Music Festival Activity:Youlh Outreach Seminar

On January 23rd, a concert program was Because morc than 300 national guard There are districts that have a high per­ performed by eight participating schools in troops had occupied the campus ofMissouri centage of involvement in many of these the surrounding area of Vestal, N. Y. The Western State College, the pre-Harmony areas. NED is active in the HX club pro­ Barbershop Festival Chorus, under the di­ College seminar for district Youth Outreach gram. MAD nnd FWD arc hard at work rection of Jerry Schmidt, consisted of not Chairmen was moved about 40 miles north developing the High School Quartet con­ only high school students, but junior high to the campus of Northwestern Missouri tests. SLD has pioneered work in the el­ and elementary students as well. Lee Decker State in Maryville, Mo. All but one of the ementary schools. SWD has becn active for and the Binghamton Chapterhavebeen help­ districts were represented-a total of 18 years in Festivals and Clinics. ing teachers and students share the experi­ Society chairmen, plus two guests from the The purpose of the seminar was to bring ence of barbershop harmony, and it is pay­ British Association of Barbershop Singers. everyone up to date on strategics for the ing offin excited students who enjoy singing The scminarcovered product knowledge. Youth Outreach program in the near and barbershop. COTS curriculum, and review ofa proposed distant future, and to share with one another Youth Outreach Chairman Decker has Youth Outreach Manual. Youth Outreach the successes that have occulTed and to help organized a support system for music educa­ has expanded into eight major areas of in­ estnblish a network ofsupporl for the music tion in his area: the chapter and its quartets volvement: educator though our Society efforts. perform for contributions that are used to It was ngood weekend with all objectives fund the Youth Outreach program; there is HAR~IONY EXPLOSION Clubs met. International President Ernie Nickolson no cost to the schools or students. With the College Quartet Contests has appointed a Youth Outreach Commit­ musical help ofBob Young, assistant direc~ High School and Elementary School tee, chnired by past International President tor of the chorus, two ensembles have been Activities and Contests BobCearnal, who is developing the method­ regularly active in two elementary schools. Music Teacher Education ology the committee will usc to further the Peggy Melli, director ofthe Clayton Avenue Festivals and Clinics efforts of the entire progmm. @' Elementary School music program, has MENC/ACDA Music Coal ilion eleven students who perform on a regular Advocacy basis, including aquartet that sings four-pari Youth Outreach Chairman Training harmony. Kathy Whitehead, music director Music in the Community for Owego Elementary school, has 16 el­ ementary students with the promise ofmore. They sing four-part harmony and love it.

The Louisa-Muscatine High School Barbershoppers performed at the Grandview, Iowa, Veterans Memorial as part ofthe Fourth of July celebration. Dan Warschauer, director and vocal music teacher at the school assisted in the tenor section. Dan is also the Youth Outreach Chairman for the Central States District and director of the Chordbusler Chorus in Davenport, Iowa. Shown are (I to r): Chris Neels, Shaun Reynolds, Travis Christy, Jason Warschauer, Jeremy Edwards, Mike McGill, Henry Hoopes, Jason Miller, Duane Erickson, Dan Warschauer. Photo by Irono Warschauor

42 8farmonizer September/October 1993 The Bookends remember the The 4-Parl lIarmony College Quartet Contest in Calgary by Paul AchIer, !JlIri/one Newsldler--- News, goosip and pel{ollnance What an experience it has been. Tn about Of course, we had set our gonls higher but, schedules of champions hom rive 1110nths you have expanded all of our considering the talent of the other groups, SPEBSQSA; Sweet Adelines musical tastes into , which we were pleased with fifth. Inlemational; HallllOny, Inc.; we've found challenging and rewarding. We hung around the convention for an­ and Ihe a cappella wOlid, To Our trip to Calgary came by winning the other three days, taking in the Ale Show Oluer a one year subscription district competition in March ... the 20-hour (\Vow!), one of the sets of the quartet fill out the coupon below. To road trip did not look pretty, especially since quarterfinals, the quartet semifinals, and the submit items for possible our lineup includes a 6'7" tenor, 6'6" bari­ chorus contest. On behalf of the quartet, I publication wlite to the address below. tone, ancl a lead who tends to take up a lot of must say that it was the highlight of our space. But, aftcr many miles and an college summers. Please send me a one year unplanned stop in Fort Macleod, Alberta, None of this would have been possible subscription. Enclosed is $12.00 where we were unable to purchase gas, we without the widespread support of the dis­ check or money order. pulled into rainy Calgary, tired but ready to trict, nol only in terms of money, but in Name _ sing. The contest was one day away. making the college contest possible and The next afternoon, we confidently strode encouraging us to give it a try. We plan to Address _ out in front of a couple thousand folks at the continue ringing chords for at least another City _ Calgary Convention Centre, sang"TakeYour year and maybe we'll see you at next year's Girlie to the Movies" and "I Wonder Who's international in Pittsburgh. Slate_Zip _ Kissing Her Now," and waited for the re­ [Editor's Hote: The Bookends, ji'om Mail To: 4--Part Harmony Newsletter sults. Plaques and cash went out to the top COl/cordia College ill Morehead, lvlillll., P,O. Box 11432, five quartets, and after tabulation, we were represented the Laud 0' Lakes District.} Champaign, IL 61826-1432 named fifth-place recipients (800 bucks!).

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Scptcmber/October 1993 8faJfllonizer 43 News about quartets

The Main Sireet Four of Montclair, N. J., is back in business after a hiatus of26 years. Mid-Atlantic District champion in 1962 and international competitor over the next four years, the quartet disbanded in 1967 due to an out-of-state business transfer of onc of its members. Reunited this past May, Fred Kirberger, tenor; DaveMittlestadt, lead; Bob Royce, bari and DickFloersheimer, bass, arc available for chapter shows begin­ ning this fall. Contact Dave Mittlestadt, (201) 377-2429

After 25 years, lead Dick DeVany has Onlario's Town & Country Squires, upon "hanging up the pilchpipe," highly retired from the Notewits comedy quartet. recommend the quartet experience. The group, organized wilh Ihe thought of just John FotiaofWeschesterCollnty, N. Y., has singing for fun, has performed al many local social gatherings, as well as for taken over the spot. Contact remains Ed weddings and at service clubs, and contributed $500 to a local speech therapy unil. Keller, 147 Oakview Ave., Maplewood, NJ Shown are (110 r): Dave Butlars, Ted Trumper, Bob Eakins and Bob Climo, who think 07040. iI's great to have been part of three other guys' lives for 11 years. Just before leaving for Calgary, a micro­ chorus from the Manhattan Chapter per­ formed at a benefit dinner for the Deafness Research Foundation, held in the 50th-floor executive dining roOI11 of the Equitable Life Insurance Company. The ten-man group was composed oftwo quartets, Variety Pak and Crabgrass Slndcnl Union, abetted by two additional singers. Academy Award-winning actress Louise Fletcher was emcee and the star-studded audience included Garth Brooks, Lionel Hampton and Tony Randall. Afterperform­ ing as achorus, the Barbershoppers split itlto Appearing in a 13-week, 52-city national tour of the Musicals America, Inc. their quartet components and sang from table production of The MusicManthis year were four real-life Barbershoppers (I to r): Ted to table. When Variety Pak sang for Lionel Fijak, tenor; LarryWright, lead; Mike Maino, bass and Tom Gentry, bari-Ihe Rhode Hampton, he provided a percussion accom­ Island Ramblers. paniment to "Lulu's Back In Town," using spoons, knives and forks!

When The Gas Honse Gang performed at a Flood Relief Concert and Dance in St. Charles, sponsored by the Salvation Army Flood ReliefProgram, proceeds were part of ,. the "Ross Perol Challenge." Mr. Perot has ,. . agreed to contribute $1,000,000 when an ,. equal amount has been raised by citizen " ,. I groups around the country. This is in addi­ '"~ , "'" \ 4:0, .... . "".a:. ~ tion to the $1,000,000 he has already con­ tributed. @ On Flag Day, The Sentimental Gentlemen, from the Montgomery Counly, Md., Chapter, performed at a cookout at the home of Senator John Glenn. Glenn, who had third-row tickets to the opening night of The Music Manon Broadway, has been a barbershop fan since. Shown are (I to r): Senalor Glenn; Lou Chacos, lenor; Frank Snyder, lead; Larry Connery, bari and Don Wood, bass. Photo by Maurice Fitzgerald

44 8fmfnonizer September/October 1993 Because Motive, one of the Cardinal District's competitors in Calgary, wanted to be one big happy family, adoption papers were drawn up on bass Chris Gregory. Shown during the decree presentation ceremony are (I to r): Virgil III Sauls, tenor; Dave Sauls, lead; Gregory and Don Sauls, bari. Gregory promised When Excalibur, one of LOL's international contestants, appeared on the Rapid to dye his hair red to match, but hasn't City, S. D., Chapter show in May, it had an opportunity to share the stage with the done so as yet. internationally acclaimed Lettermen trio. As a result, Tony Butala, last of the original Lettermen, is helping produce Excalibur's first album. Shown are (I to r): Letterman Donovan Scott Tea; Greg Volk, Bari; Letterman Bobby Poynton; Greg Dolphin,lead; Letterman Butala; John Moksnes, tenor and (kneeling) John Korby, bass.

Learning Tapes Rehearsal tapes for Barbershop Quartets Packages Include: • Quality recorded complete arrangement from your specifications. Rennaissance, an ILL representative at Calgary, was the featured entertainment • Individual "voice predominant" tapes for for the national convention of the American Cut Glass Association. Shown joining learning the arrangement. the foursome for a song is Leon Torline, a director of the association and member • Indi\·jdua\ "voice deleted" tapes (or ad- vanced study. of the Dodge City, Kan., Chapter (Ito r): Andy Sauder, bari; Dennis Reed, lead; Joe Krones, bass; Torline and Pat Burghgrave, tenor. • Optional Computer-printed full score. • Optional transpositions ofexisting scores. • Optional instrumental arrnngements. Prompt Service-Deadlines tuill be met. Guaranleed Quality Experienced voices. High·t~h production materials. Reasonable Prices

~l~adows:i~h A!'roductiolls Gadabout, a foursome from Alexandria, Va., was invited to perform for the annual Harrisburg Penn State Alumni Reunion in late July. Lieutenant Governor (then P.O. Box 421 acting Governor) Mark Singel opened up his back yard for the affair, and insisted on Schenectady, NY 12301 singing a few numbers from the '60s while Ihe quartet woodshedded some harmony (518) 372-8050 accompaniment. Shown are (I to r): Tom Griffith, tenor; Larry Silva, lead; Lt. Fax (518) 372-8078 Governor Singel; Jack Stevens, bass and Jim Shoenhard, bari. Call, /llX or write /Odll)' for {rot, quality sen';ce.

Scptcmber/October 1993 8iaJfnonizer 45 Barbershop Around the World

Bernard Mullin, PRO for the Blackpool Bob Gibson, Flat 4, 70 Charles Court, Tigne promising readers who contacted him with & Flyde Barbershop Harmony Club in En­ Street, Sliema, Malta; 320553. material and advice on how to start a barber­ gland, writes that The Village, a hotel and shop group. leisure complex all the ourskirts offiled!yof Blackpool, has opened for business. Rene Fergus Cronin oftheOrangeville, Ontario, Brunet, the manager, is abarbershop fan, and Chapter wrote an interesting and infonnative Cliff Jones, PRO for the Mold Barber­ has adorned the walls of the restaurant und article about barbershopping that was pub­ shop Harmony Club in North Wales assures bar with photos of past American quartets lished in the AlgarJle Nell'S in Lagos, Portu­ visitors ofa warm welcome by calling him at and associated sheet Illusic covers, all beau­ gal. Cronin furnished his name and address, 0352754845. @ tifully framed. Quartets are engaged to per­ form tableside barbershop for Saturday evening patrons. [Editor's note: Mr. BruneI contacted Harmony Hal/last year to obtain COMPLETE YOUR suitable art for jlmning. His request was filled through the ~fforts of Rwh Blaziua­ COLLECTION.•. Joyce, curaloroithe Heritage Hall J\!IusewlI ofBarbershop HarmollY, alld Ruth Marks, librarian ofthe Old Songs Library.] THE While roving around singing for the League ofCities at the Three Rivers Stadium Introduces their picnic area, the Du),timers quartet of the 5 th spectawlar Greater Pittsburgh Chapter received enthu­ volume ... siastic response from a group ofvisitors from Africa, One man requested more informa­ tion, and furnished an address where a set of Barberpole Cat music and learning tapes could be sent. It seems that Simon M. Chikwavaire, His Worship, the Mayor of Harre, Zimbabwe, intends to form a barber­ • SIGNATURE shop quanet. 't~l ~"" t is the mark of ::m enduring quartet to keep working on new challenges, ~ • rather than sitting on its celebrated laurels Hfter it wins the international __;0, , ,I championship. A number of champions come to mind over the harmonious ~'.', Visiting Malta? Bob Gibson, a trans­ .I ••• years, but for our purposes [he 1982 gold medalists will uo. Since that glori­ planted Canadian with 20 years of experi­ ous evening on a steamy summer night in Pittsburgh, the quartet from Denver has ence singing with Scarborough, Ontario's honed its skills ever more. The Classic Collection has steadily expanded its repertoire by keeping ali\'e the memories of outstanding past champions. as well as le

46 c!JfaJhlOnizer September/October 1993 Letters to the Editor

Editor's notes: Most ofthe lettenj receil'ed Deor Editor: recently had to do lVith e.\periences at the I have a couple of questions: Calgmy conl'elllioll. Space does 1I0t penllit I. My chapter has won the district's small­ reprilll ill emirety, bitt theeelltralt!lOughtsare chams contest twice and was not men­ encapsulated in thefollowillg: You can give your tioned in 11,e Harmonizer. "Vh)' not? Several letters were received from attend­ chorus or quartellhe 2. My novice quartet entered a divisional ees to thc Calgary convention who had the winning edge in a close conlest. Visual impact contest. Afterward, a man from another misfortune to incur medical problems. Their is an impor1anl par1 of praise for the care and attention rendered at lhe scoring. Why not chapterapproached ourdirector and asked consider brand new him why he let such a bad qUaJ1et com­ Calgary hospitals was universal, as well as unilorms instead 01 their thanks for the Slipp0I1 and assistance of wimpy, worn'out ~hand pete. I say. "It's not the director's choice me downs"? Star1 barbershoppers. Al110ng these were: Ji mStyer inexpensively with a and it's none of your business!" Am I ofBollleCreek, Mich., who spent FJidoy night basic uniform aod right? continually add to it as ond 1110st orSmurdoy ot Holy Cross Hospitol your budget permits. 3. If some people think cCI1ain ensembles No need 10 buy more Frank ChI/bertI, Jr. with a temporary infcction and Bob Kressley than necessary be· Preslden!. Chftberl & Co. m-en'l good enough to compete, why not of Wilkes-Bone, Po., who checked in to 0 cause you are assured 01 a continual source of supply. You can add new have a non-competing-but-judged cat­ clinic Sh0111y after registering on Wednesday, life and luster to your present uniforms with the egol)' at divisional contests? addilion of newcolorlul accessories. Call uswith wos tmnsfened to Holy Cross ond thcre diog­ your ideas. We will arrange lor you to see Roger Williams nosed as havinga pulmonatyembolislll in one samples wilhout ob1igalion. Call Chitber1 & Co. when you care enough to have your group Lubbock, Texos lung and a blocked fcmoral aJ1ety in olle leg. dressed the very best Hoving spent the next eight days on blood CHECK THESE PRICES J. I hm'e (Ill Wl\l'rillel1 agreement with dis­ thinners and antibiotics before recoveting enough to beairambulanccd home to Pennsyl­ trict bulletin edirors lIot to poach ;1/ their ON BRAND NEW GOODS!' vania, and thus missing allthe singing, Kressley territories, which is why division af/{! dis­ plans to order the convention video and try * Tuxedo Coat &Pants trici conlests results are /lot reported ill again next year in Pittsburgh. :~al~~ ~~~~~ the magazine. I do 1'1/// a photo spread in On a happier note, Jim McAbee of the 0;5 $115 Jnllu{f/)' of district quartet champs as a Sportonburg, S. C., Chapter repOiled that os * Formal Shirts - Laydow/l service to chapters who are looking for & Wing Collar Slyles - attendees were leaving the massed sing, sev­ While Only...... 517.50 (juartetsfor their shows. eral paused to have their photos taken with a * 2 pC. Tie & Cummerbund 2. Absolutely! It's your right to compete ill Royol Canodion Mounted Pol ice sergeonl who Sets - Name 8 color. . 511.00 Suspenders· auy contest for which there is 110 prelimi­ hod been observing the proceedings. The * Name a color.. . 53.50 sergeant was heard to remark that, in all his 11m)' qualifying round. No one call deny (f * Banded Bol'I Ties - chorus orquartet that right. How el.ve are experience, he had never encountered such a Name a color - As 10\'1 8S 53.50 rriendiy ond cOl1l1eous group of people. "If * But/on·On Rulf/ed Dickies - yOIl going to get the e.\perienceofbeillg on Whilo wilh Colorod Edgings 56.00 evel)'one were like all ofyou barbershoppers, stage in a pressure situation? It may * Formal Shoes - Black or there'd be no need ronne, ond I'd be out or 0 White - sizes up 10 15 ...... '25.00 interest yOH to know that the Schmitt job," he stated. Tuxedo Pants· * Black or White ...... '35.00 Brolhers alld Ihe Rllral ROllle 4 fillished Chuck Hill or the Oshowo, Ontorio, Chop­ Also Available dead last and next-to-Iast, respecth'ely, ;1/ tel" dropped his wallet sometime between the * * Vests * Blazers * Garment Bags their first COlltests. choms contest and thc Saturday night quartet * Lame (Metallic) Ties & Cummerbunds 3. Because there's 110 such thing as "not tinals. Upon rep0l1ing the loss, he rcccived * Prices above are for orders 01 6 or morc. For less /han 6 units. prices slightly #Iigher. good ellough to compete. II A group may immediate response from the Calgat)' hosts, ellter a dh'isionol comest and ask to be the Soddledome Lost & Found, the Polliser PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. scored as a nOll-competitor. That's lip to Hotel, the police ond even the RV pork where FREE SAMPLES theCm/testAdmi,/;strator(fol1uerlyChair­ he wos stoying. On Mondoy, Lost & Found mall ofJudges)forthat colllest. I dOll't see rep0l1ed thm the wollet hod been round in the FREE CATALOG Saddledol1lc Restaurant and turned in, but the anypoilll in doing so. Might oswellget the * NO OBLIGATION * restaurant had been closed Sunday and thus the CALL US TOLL-FREE FOR A QUOTE benefits as well as the lumps. dcloy in reporting. Chuck ond his wire, Helen, -Edilor osked thot this speciol "thollk you" be plinted 1-800-289-2889 (1-800-BUY-A-TUX) in The Harmonizer, hoping that whocvcrfound Georr Howe, BABS Notionol PRO, sends FAX NO. (412) 262-2622 and turned in the wallet, intact and complete, MON. - FR!. 9 TO 5 (EASTERN) the rollowing messoge: might receive the acknowledgcment. "The members or BABS wish to convey to Finally, first-time convention-goer Lisa CO: their fellow barbershoppers and their farnilies Zahlmann of Missoula, Mont., described the chilbert & in those districts affected by the reccnt terrible event as "five days of non-stop indescribable Dept. BH-6, 408 Mill Street floods our sympathy and prayers. Our hem1s joy. To be omong sO 1110ny other borben;hop Coraopolis, PA 15108·1608 go alit to yOll with the hope that normal day-to­ addicts was adream come tme," ZahImann has stal1ed saving loose change toward attending day operations will soon be restored," her next convention.

September/October 1993 r!JlaJinonizer 47 membership mailers Cardinal District (7) Bloomington, IN .. 11% Decade of decline derailed! Terre Haute, IN .. 12% Kokomo, IN .. 13% by Patrick Tucker-Kelly, Membership DeJlelopl1lent Coordinator Fort Wayne, IN...... 14% Valparaiso, IN .. 17% After ten years of continuous member­ The Gold Rush '93 mcmbcrship sweep­ Muncie, IN .. 23% Lafayette, IN 28% ship decline, the Society has grown in both stakes shows that there are some chapters Central States District (6) quarters of 1993. A first quarter growth of champing at the bit to grab a hunk of gold. Elkader, IA 10% 73 members was bolstered by a gain of 92 Currently 147 chapters arc on a gold medal Overland Park, KS 10% members in the second quarter. Not since pace (10% annual growth or better) in the Manhattan, KS 13% Mitchell, KS 13% 1983 has the Society posted two consecutive Gold Rush '93 membership sweepstakes, as Topeka, KS .. 27% quarterly membership gains. shown in the adjacent columns: Omaha, NE , .46% Dixie District (10) Wilmington, NC .. 11 % North East Tennessee, TN 13% Mobite, AL 15% Greenville Area, NC 16% Macon, GA 25% Outer Banks, NC 26% Research Triangle Park, NC ,28% Birmingham Metro, AL 38% Grand Strand, SC .45% New Bern, NC 67% Evergreen District (11) rOUR-PART HARMONY WITH Coos Bay, OR 10% Great Falls, MT 10% Helena, MT 12% Snohomish County, WA 13% Calgary Foothills, AB 15% BARBrRSHOP STYlr Spruce Grove, AB 18% Rogue Valley, OR 19% West Portland, OR .. 20% Boise, 10 28% Chilliwack, BC 67% Centralia, WA 800% Far Western District (14) Crescenta Valley, CA 10% Fullerton, CA 14% Come to Circle City in the fal/. Nevada-Placer, CA 15% And, you'l/ be right in the big Oakdale, CA 15% mlddie of it 01/, San Francisco, CA 15% Apple Valley, CA 18% Folsom, CA 21% The best women's a cappel/a, Merced, CA 24% barbershop style quartets and Santa Rosa, CA 24% choruses from around the world Ukiah, CA 28% performing and competing in the Carson City, NV 29% /993 International Convention EI Cajon, CA 32% Modesto, CA .. 37% and Competition, Placerville, CA .40% Illinois District (7) Northbrook, IL .. 10% Performances and Competitions Springfield, IL .. 13% Sterling Rock Falls, IL 14% Nov, 2·6 Collinsville,IL "." .. 20% • Indiana Convention Center Macomb, IL 24% Kankakee County, IL 25% Sandwich, IL 60% Tickets available Oct. 2. Johnny Appleseed District (10) I Call 1-918-622-1444, Newark, OH 10% Butler, PA 12% Defiance, OH .. 12% Indianapolis Ticket Office Kanawha County, WV 13% opens Nov, 2in Room #108 of the Loganairre, OH .. 13% Indiana Convention Center. Lima Beane, OH ".15% '91 Upper Ohio Valley, OH 15% Salem, OH 17% Shenango Valley, PA 18% SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL HI,ADQUARTERS Zanesville, OH 18% P.O, Box 470168· Tulsa, OK 74147-0168· 918/622-1444. FAX 918/665-0894 Land 0' Lakes District (8) Wausau, WI "" 11%

48 Happiness Emporium Ontario District (7) Burlington, ON 10% Sarnia, ON 15% Mississauga, ON 16% Barrie, ON 17% Peterborough, ON 19% Brockville, ON 50% Midland, ON 467% Pioneer District (9) Gratiot County, MI 10% Battle Creek, MI 13% Huron Valley, MI 13% Muskegon, MI 13% Monroe North, MI 14% Traverse City, MI 14% Motor City Metro, MI 21 % Swan Valley, MI 28% Alpena, MI 32% Single LP record or Tape .• S1O.00, Any two -- 517.00, three or more -. $8.00 ea. Rocky Mountain District (3) ViiS Video - "Double Pealurc" - S15.OO, 4LP collector's SCI- 512.00 Casper, WY 15% San Juan County, NM 30% L Cassella otal St. George, UT 77% That's Lifel new release nla Seneca Land District (7) That's Entertainment Crawford County, PA .. 11 % Conlrol Yoursell Olean, Ny 11% Humble sold out Binghamton, NY 12% Now & Then Auburn, Ny...... 14% Rise 'N Shine Oswego, Ny 14%

September/October 1993 8fmfnonizer 49 '::\. ~ I-ID\RTSPRl~G Bill Tully has made a career out of giving by Sus(m Barnes, Communications Specialist

Some 15 or 20 years ago, a fricnd, Bill much like to thank you in person." Included I never figured it was me until they read my Luchini, asked Bill Tully to work in his was a round-trip ticket to Wichita, Kansas. name." restaurant. Tully agreed, but under one Tully made his visit in May and met many Winning awards shouldn't be Ilew to condition: that instead of giving Tully a Heartspringstudentsand staffmembers dur­ Tully, who was honored in Huntington as salary. Luchini was to send the money to ing the two days. thc Johnny Appleseed District's Bullctin Hcartspring. Luchini agreed and, through "It's just bcautiful," Tully said of Editor of the Year and several timcs as the 3lTangcmcnt, Tully has madeHeartspring Heartspring and its programs. "Heartspring Barbershopper of Distinction for that dis­ the recipient ofmore than $20,000. For thc has always been special because my first tricl. He also has received communityawards month ofApril, Tully sent in a total of$285, child was handicapped and died at the age of from the United \Vay, the Veterans of For­ compiled from donations and his restaurant three. Seeing this puts a whole new light on eign Wars and the American Legion. But salary. my giving." Tully thinks more about what he can do for ''I'm probably doing my maximum," Back at home, Tully can be found behind others than what accolades his servicebrings Tully said. "(Bill) also lets me put ajug by the cash register each day at Luchini's be­ him. the cash register to take donations. I keep a tween nOOI1 and I p.m., the busy time. He "As long as I'm physically ablc, I'll keep little sign on it and change it about every and his wife live nearby, in nn apartmcnt working and sending (my salary) to three months." Tully's sign currently reads: building Tully takes care ofin exchange for Heartspring," hc said. "IfI get laid offfrom "Some kids can't speak a rent-free apartment. A fairly unassuming the restaurant, I'll go over to the supermar­ Some kids can't hear life, not at all what one would expect of the ket and get another job under the same Any child with a handicap 1992 Barbershopper of Distinction for the conditions." e Is so preciolls and dear Northeastern District. all God, forgive me, when Twhine "1 didn't evcn know they were going to Jack Andrews, President of I can speak, and I can hear, and the give me that," Tully said. "I had been on Hearlspring, has announced thata world is minc," stage to accept the RancoUl't Award for our Memorial Fund has been Tully found the last two lines on a hand­ chaptcr. That's the awnrd for raising thc established in memory of Reedie written note tackcd to a bulletin board, but most money per member-we've won it Wright to acknowledge hissupport the first are his OWI1, illustrating another love seven years in a row. I accepted the award of Hearlspring School over the of his-poetry. One of his poems was pub­ and went back to my seat, when someone years. Reedie was instrumental in lished by the magazine series, Ideals. comes up to me, whispering, "Come back." having Ihe Institute of Logopedics Tully has been aBarbershopper for somc I told him I already had the award, but he (nowknown as Heartspring) named 30 years. He began in Altoona, Pennsylva­ kept waving at me and saying "Come back," as the Society's Unified Service nia. then transferred his membership to the so I went backstage with him. I was standing Project in 1964. Huntington. \-Vest Virginia. chapter. He there listening to them talk about the next Acknowledgements of memorial now is a member of the Springfield award winner. Whcnthey said he had been contributions in Reedie's namewill Chol'llsl1lcll ofSpringficld, Massachusetts. a member ofAltoona Chapter and then with be sent to the family directly from But in all that time, Tully had never Huntington in \Vest Virginia, I remembcr Heartspring. visited Heartspring. He recently was given thinking, 'Hcy, I should know this guy.' But the chance. "In honor of your tireless efforts and monetary contributions over the past 20 New Music Notes years, Heartspring (formcrly the Institute of by Bill'/ Szabo Logopedics) would like to extend an invita­ Hi\R~10NY tion to you to visit our facilities," read the The ninth release in the EXPLOSION series is "All I Have To Do Is Dream." letter from Heansprillg director of patron SPEBSQSA's arrangement (stock no. 8609) of this 1958 song is easy to sing and rctains organizations Brenda Keeler. much of the navor of the well-known Everly Brothers recording. "We want to give you an opportunity to There is one new title in the Songs For Men series, "That Tumble Down Shack Tn sce first-hand how yoUI' contributions are Athlone," stock no. 7319. This SPEBSQSA arrangemcnt is pure and classic harbcrshop, a fun-to~sing audience~pleaser. helping children with disabilitics rcach their potential. Your dedication nnd support for All tag singers will enjoy A Pocketflll O/Tag.l· No.3, stock no. 6026, compiled by Bun children with disabilitics is greatly appreci­ Szabo. Almost all ofthese tags are bmnd spankin' new, created especially for this booklet, ated by all at Heanspring and we would very which carries the HAR1-.IONY EXPLOSION logo indicating that the tags are a bit easier to learn and not too demanding vocally. There are 30 tags in the collection; that's one new tag per wcek for 30 weeks. Try them. Your chapter and chorus will love 'em.

50 8fmfnonizer September/October 1993 ~...... • • Pittsburofi Intemationar Convention !Registration • Jury 3-10} 1994 • • INSTRUCTIONS Date Chapter name • • Complete order form and mail with Nickname • payment to: SPEBSQSA, 6315 Third Name • • A\'enue, Kenosha, WI 53143-5199. Spouse/guest name Nickname • Registration fee includes a conven------• • tion badge, areserved seal at all contest Address • sessions and a souvenir program. • If you register for more than one City State __Zip Code • • person, please furnish cOlI/plete infor- • • mation for each person on a separate Telephone Bus. ( Res. ( • sheet and allach to this order form. • • Registrations may be picked up at • the convention or obtained in advance • • by mail. If you would like to ha\'e • your contest tickets lIIailed, please • • add $3.00 postage and handling cost • to your order. Mailings will be made • • d~q~~~M~. • Registrations arc transferable but • • not refnndable. Make checks payable • to SPEBSQSA. When you recei\'e • confirmation, please keep it as your • • receIpt. 0 I require seating for handicapped 0 I will be in a wheelchair • • o I require nearby reserved seat for a companion • 1994 CONVENTION ONLY General description of handicap • •(For office use J 0 MasterCard 0 VISA Exp. date: rna year • : Account No. ITI:IIIITI IJ"TTIJ: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• If Yur drops look like Lake Wobegon, Come to robins Lake.~, ::~~~ For over 50 years, the professionals at Tobins Lake Studios )~~ .. -ff. Jt. have helped quartets like yours look as great as they sound. ) \,,:- ~. ~- Painted backdrops, drapelies, lighting, and special dfects ), .-- .' J from Tobins Lake Sntdios make the difference. I ~ • call (313) 229-6666 today for a free catalog & stop • looking woe-be-gone. Team up with Tobins Lake and ...~ startplqying the light side qfthe tracks.

September/October 1993 8fmfnonizer 51 Swipes 'n' Swaps EVERmllt«) (A 10 l) FOR SHOWS .. GLOWS

AI'IIol lWl;lS FolaI'le<l'DQ IEAT IlU'F SPAll Swipes '11' Swaps listings 'EAA ~,~ 1lUn0l6 GUm" PCP-lQl> ...... " lOWS ~ PRCe tlRo£AKS '"TQl>KAll IlO.'o$ ...... 'S cuo.uTY C»IIEI lllHOI.US f'HIESiOlES uu_"""''''' CHORUS DIRECTOR WANTED UNIFORMS FOR RENT ~JUAEI .,l,l,8OTI R.UM'fNl \UTS DYNAMIC, ENERGETIC DIRECTOR WANTED FOR RENT- World War I replica unilorms (60) CUS'OWDUIGH XWEU\V 5fOUN:S ~.... for SO-member Spirit of Detroit chorus. a Sweet DoWCE'i>'EAA IOn6Kf'lTi 5HIl1S ll£AOXOOPIes complete with helmet, belt and wrap leggings. Will DAESSU LADlUMNI SHOEI Y'ESlEf'lOAV Adelines chorus meeting in Redford, Michigan. rent smaller quantities. Super-successful show UClT(1AEKI YOUlITACKS IUCJI',S ZEIlIIAITRPU We are headed lor international competition in theme or contest package. Ideal for quartet! Reno in 1994 and want to continue developing chorus. Contact: Terry Johnson, 309 Tioga St., musical excellence. lfinterested, contact K. Moran, Catasauqua, PA 18032; (215) 264-3533 24 hrs. 44763 Charnwood Dr., Plymouth, M146170; (313) 459·4218 or Shirley Oliphant (313) 541-6760. FOR RENT- World War II uniforms in quantities up to 50. Includes show neckties and hats. Contact DIRECTOR WANTED FOR SWEET ADELINES Ray Devereaux, Uniform Chairman, 2702 Logan INTERNATIONAL CHORUS. Song of Atlanta Street, Camp Hill, PA 17011; (717) 737-8393 Chorus, Atlanta, Ga., seeks experienced director to continue program of musical excellence. We number 75 members and are current regional champions and four·lime international competi­ MISCELLANEOUS tors. Contact Jo Anne Chappell, 5523 Leather HELP, I NEED SOMEBODY to donate: a 1974 Stocking Lane, Stone Mountain, GA30087; (404) Medallion, a 1990 convention patch, pre-1978 934-3191. convention patches. Also, old quartet and chorus buttons and int'l convention programs from 1941, 1942,1944,1947,1952,1955,1963through1972, UNIFORMS FOR SALE and 1977. Please contact Grady Kerr, SWD For sale: 53 Bentley tuxes in excellent condition. Historian, 8403 Mandervllle Lane #1072, Dallas, Light-blue jacket, contrasting vest and slacks. TX 75231 or call (214) 369-5893. White, ruffled-front shirt and bowtie. All sizes. Only $25 but price negotiable. Picture on request. For sale: record collection of Contact Bill Parkinson, NB5 W17421 Ann Avenue, international contest winners from 1951 through Menonomee Falls, WI 53051; (414) 255-1319. 1988. $3 per album, plus shipping costs. At York, 1717 South Olive, Pillsburg, KS 66762. 70 white tuxedos for sale. Includes red-trimmed dickies and white patent-leather shoes. $750 or best offer for the lot. Contact Jim Pierce, 1357 Soulh Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65084; (417) Looking good . .. Yours for a Songl I 881-9943. 560 Charleston Rd. Your 1994 merchandise Willingboro, NJ 08046 World War I replica uniforms for sale. Make an offer and pay freight. More than 60 units, complete catalog will soon be in the Call Joe DeFelice with helmet, goldSam Brown bell, shirtwith epaulet mail. In keeping with the shoulders and leggings. Ideal for WWI song TOLL FREE package forshoworcontest. Contact Dean Kruse, Sociely's new marketing po­ 299 25th Ave., SW, Cedar Rapids,lA 52404; (319) sition, the catalog name has 1·800·752·4807 364-1703. FULL SERViCE COSTUMER been changed from GOOO OUALITY • GREAT PRICES 40 excellent, two-tone blue, tuxedo-style uniforms with vests and ties. $40 each. Contact Wm. HEAP TO TOE TUX $159 DiGioia, 104 Leanne Rd., New Egypt, NJ 08533; Barbershoppers' Emporium (TUX, SHIRT, TIEICUMM, (908) 928-4431. SHOES, SUSPENDERS, TRIM to VEST SUIT OUTFIT $ 76 MARKETING YOUR CHAPTER (VEST, PANTS, SHIRT, TIE, ARM BANDS & SPATS WEEI

52 8!arfnonizer September/October 1993 W NG! Don't try this with any other riser:

Fold it up, roll it down the stairs, take it out the door. jump it off the curb. slide it on the bus, and drive to your concert. Roll it in and set it up.

Is it any wonder the Tourmaster is the number one choral riser in the world? For years it's been aproven traveler. And now it works even better. There's no heavy lifting needed to set up the NEW 1993 Tourmaster. Just unfold it and step down on the redesigned frame, This leverage practically sets the riser up for you. Afinal pull clicks the double-locking mechanism into place, Voila! You're done in less than 10 seconds. Anew foot pedal releases the mechanism and makes take-down effortless, too. Nothing could be easier. Except ordering aset for your group. Just call and we'll ship factory direct within 72 hours. Each grey, four-foot. three-step riser costs $340 plus shipping. We recommend you add the new fold-up traveling backrails, $138 each. Extra fourth-step addition and six-foot risers are also available, Only theTourmaster can do all this, year UJoog afteryear... afteryear...Calll-SOO-733-0393. n"e Dept. 56R. (International: 1-507-455-4100,) tv~ t 1992,WENGEA CORPORATION. PATENT PENDING