IN THIS ISSUE HoH Calendar of Events...... 2 From the President...... 2 JANUARY 2018 Volume 73 • Issue 1 Member Profile...... 3 Singing Valentines...... 3 Feature Article...... 4 Make Contact...... 5 Serenade Your Friends of the Heralds...... 5 Chapter Quartets...... 6 Special Someone Members Section...... 7

The Heralds of Harmony is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation This Valentine’s Day and receives regular public funding through grants from The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, Walmart; as well as employee match- Come visit us any Monday at 7pm ing programs at Verizon and Honeywell, and is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Terrace Palms Community Church Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs 9260 Davis Road, Tampa, Fl 33637 and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. Be Our Guest! © HeraldsTampa of Harmony, Herald 2017 1 No reproduction without written consent The Heralds just finished another Our three competition performances produced exceptional outstanding year and, I can’t help but results for the Heralds: wonder, how did this year compare to Sunshine District Champion — 84.1% — (12th time com- those of our proud 70+ year history. peting) Did this organization carry on the high International Competition — tied for 11th, 86.3% —(21st standards set by those members who time competing) went before us? International Prelims — 87.1% — (22nd time competing) Nice trending on the scores. Thanks Tony. Did we live up to the expectations of our Tampa Bay Community to “develop the barbershop Below, I have shared much more of our calendar as an ex- style of a cappella singing through musical excellence and ample of how busy we will be this coming year. The Heralds through frequent public performances for the broadest are a labor of love, dedication, and fun. Let’s get started. possible spectrum of West Central Florida audiences, and to contribute to the cultural development of the commu- Thanks, nity through responsible public service?” Dave Roberts

Yes, these words are from our formal Chapter mission statement. But we live those words as our Board and Mu- sic Team always strive to meet those expectations through “continuous improvement” of all Chapter activity. 2018 Feb 11 Installation Banquet So how did we do? We grew musically, added great sing- Feb 14 Singing Valentines ers (membership), and provided the funding (money) for Feb 25 Palm Harbor UMC five performances produced by the Heralds, one outside Mar 3 Valdosta Rehearsal performance, two District competitions and one Interna- Mar 10 Spring Convention tional competition. This added up to a very busy year and Apr 21 Encore ‘18 (tentative) one that we think our past members would be very proud. Apr 22 Encore ‘18 Palladium (tentative) Jun 8 Full Chorus Retreat - Ocala As I stated in last month’s article, our Christmas perfor- Jul 1—8 International Convention - Orlando mances were exceptionally well done. I especially enjoyed Sep 8 Advent Christian Village the comment from one of our past members and a Chap- Oct 26-28 Fall Convention ter icon, Ray Scalise. Ray’s statement, “If only more people Nov 4 Anona UMC knew how amazing HoH shows are and what they are Dec 8 Christmas Shows - USF (tentative) missing. Truly the best holiday entertainment in the area.” Dec 9 Christmas Show - Palladium (tentative) Thanks Ray. (Some dates still to be confirmed)

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Ed McKenzie What’s your favorite thing about singing with the Her- Ed started barbershoppingChristmas in 1974 and has Gift alds? been with the Heralds since 2005. Before The vocal production clinic Tony delivers every week. that he sang school choirs and ensembles including the US Coast Guard Academy. If you could say one thing to a man who’s thinking about joining our chorus, what would you tell them? What’s your favorite memory as a Barber- We are focused on improvement. It takes effort. Ev- shopper? ery week. Be there. Ready to work. On my first visit to a barbershop chapter meeting, I heard the Innsiders (‘74 champs) sing.

Serenade Your Special Someone!

This Valentine’s Day, give your loved one a gift they’ll always remember: a Singing Valentine from a Barbershop Quartet. Our quartets will deliver two special love songs to your Sweetheart’s workplace, to a restaurant or your home, leaving them with a precious memory. Order your delivery today by calling 813-228-7730.

Tampa Herald 3 Life-Affirming Benefits of Singing – Vocalizing Promotes Well Being By Patty Mills

“Singing fortifies health, widens culture, refines the intelligence, enriches the imagination, makes for happiness and endows life with an added zest.” * If you sing in the shower or sing along with the radio, consider taking this raw vocal skill to new heights. Music – the “universal language” not only stirs our deepest emotions, but active participation can increase energy and vigor to see us through even the most stress-filled life commitments. Good vocal technique goes beyond the basics to include both physical and vocal warm-ups, proper nutrition, adequate rest and emotional commit- ment. An experienced vocal teacher will explore all aspects of posture, abdominal and chest development, tone produc- tion and breath control. What health club can promise these benefits?

Singing increases poise, self-esteem and presentation skills. Singing strengthens concentration and memory. Singing develops the lungs and promotes superior posture. Singing broadens expressive communication. Singing adds a rich, more pleasant quality to speech. Singing animates the body, mind and spirit. Singing enables the performer to delve into characterization/acting. Singing stimulates insight into prose and poetry and piques interests in the inner meaning of words. Singing enriches one’s ability to appreciate the art of great singers. Singing is an ageless enjoyment – you are never too young or too old. Singing is therapeutic both emotionally and physically.

Solo singing is easy to develop with the assistance of a well-trained vocal coach. Performing opportunities include church/band soloist, cabaret artist, or enjoying your newly developed skill exclusively for self-satisfaction. Opportunities to group singing abound from choirs to classical ensembles, Madrigal troupes, doo-wop, a cappella and more. If you commit to a performing ensemble, be sure the group shares the same emotionally and health-enriching goals you have set for yourself.

Whether or not you become a world-class singer is not important. Sharing the joy of singing will enrich your life far beyond the notes and music. Add a healthy, new dimension to your life – try SINGING!

Patty Mills was an active member of the YankeeMaid Chorus for many years. Most recently she was very involved in marketing and public relations for the chorus. To that end, she wrote this article for publication in the Fairfield/New Haven Counties edition of “Music

Thanks to our Sponsors Sponsored in part by The Midwinter Convention features the Senior International the State of Florida, Quartet Contest, including chapter quartet Easy Street. The Department of State, Division of Cultural contest takes place Saturday morning, January 20th. Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Barbershop Harmony Society has partnered with Flo- Voice to produce a live webcast of the event.

Get the details here: https://www.flovoice.com/

Tampa Herald 4 Visiting/Joining the Chorus Mike Cross 813-956-0377 [email protected] Booking the Chorus Dave Roberts 813-546-8953 [email protected] Public Relations Steve Matheson 813-254-9115 [email protected] Make a Contribution Bill Glasgow [email protected] Corporate Sponsorships Paul Stiles 813-624-2600 [email protected] Newsletter Submissions Dave Cross 813-220-2904 [email protected] General Inquiries Dave Roberts 813-546-8953 [email protected]

Current news about shows, guest nights and more can always be found at heraldsofharmony.org and our Facebook page: facebook.com/tampahoh/

PRESIDENTIAL $1,000 AND UP “Friends of the Heralds” (FOH) is a fund-raising program Larry & Roxanne Clapp Tony & Jodi De Rosa that is an important part of the Heralds yearly operating Terry & Emily Garvin Richard Murbach budget. Our mission is to preserve and further develop Marty & Barbara Port Dave & Dianne Roberts a cappella singing through musical excellence. FOH was Howland S. Russell, Jr. Paul & Jenny Stiles established to help sustain Heralds of Harmony financial Mike & Jan Sobolewski John & Kim Santamaria needs as we increase the number of singers on the risers UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Matching Funds and continue to improve our musical performance. PLATINUM We are a non-profit organization supported by our perfor- $500 TO $999 mance ticket sales, dues and grants. Under the direction of Ralph & Chris Brown Tony De Rosa, we will continue to offer the best musical Bill & Carolyn Glasgow and entertainment experience for our audience. In 2015, we placed in the top ten worldwide at the International GOLD $250 TO $499 Chorus Competition of the Barbershop Harmony Society. In 2017, the Chorus competed at the International level in Dave & Marlene Cross Brett Cleveland Drs. Gregory Garvin & Donna Garvin Las Vegas and received our highest score ever to date, and Marty Jahnel Joseph Kane then followed that up with qualifying for the 2018 Interna- Ray & Pam Scalise Bob Tucker tional Contest with a new level of high score. Mark Tuttle Lou & Carol Wurmnest Bruce Yeager Jr The Heralds are poised to continue this significant growth and progression. FOH allows members, Alumni, as well as SILVER our friends, family and barbershop fans, to assist us on our $100 TO $249 musical journey and support our financial needs. If you Anonymous Alexander Boltenko would like to help in our endeavor with a tax-deductible Dan & Marcia Deignan John Doramus William Fowler Donald Long contribution, please contact Dave Roberts at daver1103@ Steve & Sheri Matheson Douglas McDonald aol.com, 813-546-8953. R.E. & T.M. Schweiger Bill Weatherford William Wunderlin If you wish to write a check, please send to: Heralds of Har- mony; Treasurer - Bill Glasgow; P. O. Box 274076; Tampa, BRONZE Florida 33688-4076. UP TO $99 Guest James D. Leone We wish to thank the donors listed on this page for their Kelly Kelly Bill Kustes Flora D. McClain Louis & Sharon Markee generous contributions in 2017. Tampa Herald 5 Back Street 4 Easy Street The Flexible Four Aaron Stratton Paul Carter Chuck Steiner, Ralph Brown, Steve Joseph De Rosa Dave Cross Matheson, and Russ Powell Brock Stratton Bryan Hevel Contact: Steve Matheson Tony De Rosa Charlie Nelson (813) 963-3517 (H) Contact: Tony De Rosa (813) 254-9115 (W) [email protected] easystquartet.com http://flexiblefour.com

Main Street Mike McGee Myron Whittlesey Tony De Rosa Roger Ross Mike McGee [email protected] www.MainStreetQT.com

2017 International Quartet Champions

SongDaddy You Bet! TBQ Marty Port Alex Kuen Ed McKenzie Chris Barthauer Danny Wunderlin Dean Sellers Steve Cragg Mike Cross Frank Bovino Russ Powell Matt Crisostomo Joe Kane http://songdaddy.weebly.com facebook.com/youbetquartet

If you could say one thing to a man who’s thinking about joining our chorus, what would you tell them? If you REALLY love music & singing: DO IT ! It can last This is the best chorus to belong to. We work hard but we a lifetime, and you’re not getting any younger. have fun at the end of the day. And we develop friend- — Joe McCarthy, 17 year Barbershopper ships here. A great fraternal group. To have your Chapter quartet photo appear here, send — Mark Tuttle, 34 year BarbershopperTampa Herald 6 your information to Dave Cross, [email protected] Colin Ebdon...... Jan 19 Richard Word...... Feb 7 Wayne Brozovich...... Feb 3 Brad Howell...... Feb 11 David Crenshaw...... Feb 5 George Bower...... Feb 14 Steve Mullens...... Feb 5

Anniversaries Vanny/Frank Bovino...... Jan 18 Sheri/Steve Matheson...... Jan 21

Early Bird Deadline for International Tickets...... February 28 Rehearsal in Valdosta...... March 3 Spring Show...... April 21 Chorus Retreat...... June 9 - 10 International Contest...... July 1 - 8

Mike Cross is 28 years old. Most people say he looks younger :)

Dave Cross had a try out with a professional soccer team (the Montreal Manic of the original NASL).

Greg Shuss is Producer of Pop Band - The Breetles

Tampa Herald 7 Tampa Chapter 2017 Officers BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS and Board of Directors The January Board Meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2018, at 7 p.m. Minutes to Board Meetings are available to all members on the ‘Members Section’ of the website. Board Meetings are typically held online and open PRESIDENT to all members. If you are interested in attending, you can obtain the link Dave Roberts [email protected] and sign-in information from Dave Roberts: [email protected]

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT John Santamaria [email protected] SECTION LEADERS & GO-TO GUYS TREASURER Bill Glasgow [email protected] Tenor Section Leader: Matt Crisostomo [email protected]

SECRETARY Ralph Brown [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT - MUSIC & PERFORMANCE Lead Section Leaders: Andy Schrader [email protected] Charlie Nelson [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT - EVENTS & CHORUS MANAGER Christian Espinoza [email protected] Chuck Steiner, III [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT - CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT Mike Cross Alex Kuen [email protected] [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT - MARKETING & PR Steve Matheson [email protected] Baritone Section Leaders: Charlie Nelson [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT Paul Stiles [email protected]

BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (‘16) Ralph Brown [email protected] Dave Cross [email protected]

BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (‘17) Danny Wunderlin Bass Section Leaders: Ed McKenzie [email protected] [email protected]

BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (‘18) Ed McKenzie [email protected] Chuck Steiner [email protected]

MUSIC DIRECTOR Tony De Rosa [email protected] Performance: Ralph Brown [email protected] ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Drew Kirkman • [email protected]

Drew Kirkman [email protected]

Visual Team Assistants: Dave Cross, Danny Wunderlin, Paul Stiles

Tampa Herald 8 Need HoH information or assistance re:

Rehearsal Videos: Danny Wunderlin [email protected] 727-459-8245

Music Librarian & FINALE Music Software: Ed McKenzie [email protected] 727-505-2095

Uniform Coordinator: Matt Crisostomo [email protected] 727-259-3058

Website Content: Dave Roberts [email protected] 813-546-8953

Newsletter Editor: Dave Cross [email protected] 813-220-2904

Existing Member Info: Ralph Brown [email protected]

Let’s make this a different year by Alex Boltenko

Feel the thrill of Singing Valentines? This is my 19th useful to engage people in a conversation promoting year of singing barbershop harmony and thinking back, our fund-raiser and telling them how we appreciate all delivering Singing Valentines, seeing the joy, tears of joy their support. I want to stress that this for us a major in the eyes of a person you sing to really makes me for- fund-raiser wrapped in a nice singing package. get about the other 364 days a year of working on your Speaking about the package, we tried it in Pioneer and craft. This day only pays for all of the hard work. it worked great – offering a Premium package in ad- dition to the standard one. The Premium package will I started barbershopping in Pioneer district and Singing be offered for a donation of $80 (yes, I prefer the word Valentines there was and still is a major, if not the major “donation” to “price”) and will include 3 love songs, 3 fund-raising event of the year. In our chapter delivering red roses, personalized card and a red mug with kisses. about 100 Valentines we were raising the same funds We will have to add to our two staples Let Me Call You as we were for our annual show. I believe this has to be Sweetheart and Heart Of My Heart, Sweet And Lovely the same for our Tampa chapter. I agreed to be the SV or Roses Of Morn. Either one is a great love song. chairman in hope that we will all be actively selling and Tony once said that barbershop is a team sport. How delivering Singing Valentines. true, especially during the preparation for and delivery of Singing Valentines as we need all hands aboard. I’m now working on re-designing the promo materials and I have asked Steve Matheson to get us yard signs to Steve Matheson will have the guy from Tampa Bay have people call us (each will put his phone number on Times come to interview us and plug the campaign. the sign). We will have counter top posters with cards We plan to place PSA’s (public service announcements) for local businesses, and we will all carry plastic pouches on local media and maybe go to a radio show and TV. (same that we do during convention) with cards invit- But we depend on individual sales – we all need to talk ing people to order a SV. These cards are proven to be to our friends, neighbors, people in the street and talk Tampa Herald 9 about the Singing Valentines. And sell, sell, sell. I tried it and 50 phone deliveries at $25 each will bring $1,250 for myself in Publix and it worked. The word is out. I have THE GRAND TOTAL OF $8,250! Well, some may say, already sold one to a friend of Tim Brozovich who in 2011 “He’s dreaming”. But wait, ask Steve Matheson. He told bought a Valentine for his secretary. He found my phone me that in the 90’s this chapter delivered about 170-190 and gave it to Ed, who doesn’t even have a computer but Valentines raising $10,000! he called and wanted to send a Valentine to his wife on Valentine’s Day. The above is totally realistic and doable, because oth- er people tried it and it worked, provided each of us The team spirit means that we all (and I mean ALL) should contributes time and effort! I would rely on all chapter take this to our hearts and do our best effort (what is it, quartets that live close to Tampa to participate and 110%?). This fund-raiser is quick, joyful and effective. Just everybody else join the pickup quartets and learn the 3 check the math – 50 standard packages at $60 a piece is songs (they are all posted on our website) $3,000 plus 50 premium packages at $80 is another $4,000 Davaite, Garoldy! – Allons, les Harolds! – Go, Heralds!

Captured during the front row rehearsal in Valdosta. No words necessary?

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