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Travel andllousing arrangements are being handled by TRI Agency, 129 West Wayne St., Maumee, OH 43537. Call (800) 852-4232 Septembe.·/Octobel' 1990 The Volume L, No.5 Tile lIa,,,,of/iur(USrS No. 577700) (lSSN 0017.7849) is the ~armonizer official publication of the Society for the Prescn'alion and Encouragement ofllarber Shop Quartet Singing in Amer­ Ica, Jnc. (SPEIlSQSA). II is published In the months of January, March, MaJ. July. September and Nonmber al A Ill·MONTHLY MAGAZINE PUBLISHED FOR AND ABOUT MEMIlERS OF 7930 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53143. Second· SPEBSQSA, INC. IN THE INTERESTS OF BARIlERSHOP HARMONY. c1assposlage paid al Kenosha, Wlandataddillonal mailing offices. Edllorlal and adn'rllsingoffices are al the interna­ tional office. Ad"crlising ratcsavailabieulion fNlues'. Pub· Iisher MSUIlICS no responsibility for Tchlrn of unsolicited manuscrlilisor artwork. Postmaster: send addresschanges Features loedllorlal offices ofTheJlarmoll;ur. 79JOSheridan Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53143 at least Il1lrt.\' drl~"s before the next publication date. A porllon of eRch member's dul's Is 4-7 San Francisco-a barbershopper's treat nl10caled 10 co,"er Ille nmgnllne's subscrlptlon prlc£'. Sub· cover story scrlllilollllrice to non-Illernuers Is $12 )"enrl)" or $2 per issue. Foreign subscrilitions are S18 ~"enrl)' or $3 per i~ue. ©1990 b)' Ille Societ)' for Ihe Presen"ation and Encouragement of 8-11 Photos of 1990 chorus contestants Uarber Shop Quartet Singing In America, Inc. 12 Summary of quartet and chorus scoring The Song in this Issue

Thesong, "I Wish IHad A Girl," isoneof 13-23 Photos of 1990 quartet contestants the earliest songs of Gus Kahn and the lady who was to become his wife, Grace LeBoy. 28 A fonnula for small chapters Born in Coblenz, Germany. in 1886, Kahn One chapter's success story became one ofAmerica's best-known song­ writers. He composed music for Broadway 30 Holiday Greeting Card project shows as well as motion pictures and col­ Inslitute of Logopedics laborated with all of the well-known song­ writers of the times. 34 Tampa-sights, sounds and seniors Other Kahn songs include: "Memories," 1991 midwinter convention "Sailing Away On The Henry Clay," "Prelly 36 A look back at Directors College 1990 Baby," "My Buddy," "Carolina In The Morning," "Side By Side," "Toot, Toot Tootsie," llChloe" and "Makin' Whoopee;" 40 COTS-a vital link in chapter continuity the list is almost endless. Membership Our arrangement is a composite of ideas from several notable arrangers, including 42 Sound and Interpretation-part one of two paJ·ts Dennis Driscoll, DonGray, Ed Waesche and Craft Dave Briner. "I Wish I Had A Girl" is a great 48 The Soviets were here ... old song which deserves to be heard much more frequently. With its fine interpretative and expressive qualities,we're sure you will enjoy singing it. Also in this issue 2S In Memory CONVENTIONS INTERNATIONAL 1991 Louis\'ilIc, KY June 30-July 7 S2 The Way I See It ... 1992 New Orleans, LA June 28-July 5 1993 Calgary, Alberta JUlie 27·July 4 S3 Letters to the Editor 1994 Pinsburgh, PA July 3-10

MIDWINTER S6 Swipes n' Swaps-bargains for barbershoppers 1991 Tampa, FL January 28-Febmary 3 1992 Long Beach. CA January 27·February 2 Regular columns, such as tllOsefeaturillg chapters, quartets, YMIH andbarbershop around 1993 Corpus Christi, TX J:muary 24·31 the world, will returll after this convention issue.

International Office SPEBSQSA On the cover 6315 Third Avenue Kenosha, WI 53143-5199 The 1990 International Quartet Champion, ACOllstix, poses with the Hugh Telephone (414) 656-8440 Ingraham Memorial Trophy and individual ASCAP awards (I to r): Todd TolI·free 1-800-876-SING FAX (414) 654A048 Wilson, tenor, Rick Middaugh, lead; Jeff Oxley, bass and Jason January, Office Hours: 8 am . 5 pm Mondu)'·FJ'iduy (Cenh'ul Tillie) baritone. A feature story on the foursome will appear in a forlhcoming issue.

September/October 1990 8!aJfnollizer InteJ'nationaIOfficeJ's Illtematiol/al Executil'e Committee Preside-nl: Charles ~IcCann, P.O. Dox 40969, Nash\'ille, TN 372Q.1 Vice Presidl'nt: Roben L. Ceamal, 416 Nonh Ninlh, Mascoulah, IL 62258 Vice President-Treasurer: Terry Ar:lmi:an, 47A Dot Ave­ In "Seventh" nue, Campbell, CA 95008 Vicc President: Ernie Nickoson, 1702 C:ameron Ct, Lex­ ington, KY 40505 Itllllledimc Pasl President: James D. Richards, 1459 C1ar­ Heaven lIlaT Ave., Kose\'ille, /\IN 55113 byJoeLifes It/lert/al;ot/al Board Members Cardil)~l: Lowell Sholt, 2-llJ SIOl1fbridj;e, Bowliog Gr('el), KY ExecutiveDirector 42101 Ccnlr,ll SI~I(,S: M)'IQ!l Jlul!gren. 450 N. Armour, Wkhil~, KS 67206 Di.\ie: Bobby Wooldridge, 1510 - 8lh SI., TUKaloosa, AL 35401 EI'elgrffn: 10ho Shaddcn, 361 NE Slh,ltillsboro, OR 97114 e've just completed oue of the something on the order of $350,000 011111/­ Fal Weslem: Challes Hunler, Sr., 752 Bellonlo Aw.. Sunnp'aJe, CA 9-10S6 most successful conventions ofre­ allyl Just think ofwhat we could do to fund Illinois: Jim Graln.m. 230-1 Whitson Circle, Urrona, IL 6lS01 Wcent years and one which produced special projects and programs to spread Johnn)' ,\pplesud: John Whilaku, li., 1952 Vicloria St., Cu)'.moga Falls, OH 44211 a number of"firsts," as you will discover in barbershop harmony and education world­ Land 0' 1.3J.es: Call Grahn, 1'11851 Hw)' 44-49, Ripon, WI 5-1971 this issue. San Francisco truly lived up to its wide and at home, while participating Mid·Allantic:CI)·deT;>b<:r Ill, 1103 Mill C,~lt Rd., FolilIslOO, MD 210-11 billiug as a host city, the weather was de­ members not only save money directly, but Nonne.tSlem: Ernie Jo/uns.en, 5-1 Robbins Rd.. Walpole, MA 02081 lightful and the earth remained stable also receive a tax deduction! Ontario: Bob P.mte., 159 King SI. E, Brookville. ON K6V ICI Pi~,: F.3fIIkIT)·, 27130 C1ai,view G., De.1lbom HIS., MI 48127 throughout. The service is not exclusive to Barber­ Rock)' MOUnlain: Fled Wiese, 3711 S. Hll'I.an SI., [knwr, CO 80235 Among "firsts," a space was set aside at shoppers, although all applications made on Senecoll L1nd: Jim IIMsel, 316 Edgev;ood, GIO\'e City, PA 16127 Southwestern: Grtg Elam, 71JOCbauinglon, Dallas. TX 15248 this convention for commercial exhibitor forms containing the Society tracking num­ Sunshine: Tim Hanrahan, 215 Hcdg«oc!;: G., Satellite BeJ<:h, A. booths. ManyHarmoll;zeradvertisersmade ber benefit the Society, This means you may 32937 use ofthis opportunity to display their prod­ makecopies ofthe application form and pass Past Illtematiot/at Presidellts ucts and services to a "live" audience. the opportunity for savings along to your brne-s C. Warner, 6060 Poplar Ave., Suile 295, Memphis, TN 38119 Among the many fliers and brochures friends and relatives. Incidentally, a copy of O.1lT}'1 Flinn, 7975 Cleveland Me.. N. Canton, 01144120 Gil l..el1lolz, 13316 E 5ht St.. Kanlas Cit)', MO 64IJJ distributed in the registration area was the the application which was sent out to chapter one reproduced on page 45 of this issue. If officers did not show the Societ)' tracking you think our credit card is great, and it is, number, 020025. That number helps in Affiliate Organizations take a look at at this outstanding new service proper and speedy processing. AUSTRALI,\N ASSOCIATION OF MEN BARBERSHOP SINGERS (AA;l.lIJS) Jolm Linle, Prcsidem, 8/18 EI~ie Sl, now being offered to Barbcrshoppers. Just Because the company is presently sign­ Walemun, W...tem Aunr.i1ia 6020 imagine, lip to 15 percent discount on your ing up more than 3,000 people each week BlUTISIl ASSOCIATION OF B,\RBERSHOP SINGERS (BABS) Phil Jones. ChaillTlJn, 6 Bouooal)' Rc»d. ,\shronl, long-distance phone service and a statement from othernon-profit organizations, you may Middlescx. nVI5 31..U. England at the end ofthe year showing 10 percent of anticipate about a three-month delay in get­ DurOI ,\SSOCIATION OF BARBERSIlOr SINGERS (DABS) lheo \.tIl Oijt. P'rtsid..-nl,MoIeruI1UI 18, your bill as a donation to SPEBSQSA, Inc. ting switched over; however, there is no 52111>R ·s·He,togenbos<:h, 1M Ntlntllands for income tax pUllloses, It's an "everybody NEW ZEALA.-':U ASSOCIATION OF BARBERSHOP SINGERS disruption in service. In fact, the only way (NZ,\OSj GrMJIIl Nobb5, Presidenl, 12 [)eVal Dr., wins" situation. you'll know achange has taken place will be Tilirangi, ,\ud.land 7, New Zealand The Heart ofAmerica Foundation, along when your bill indicates the various calTiers SOCIETY OF NORDIC BARBERSlIQP SINGERS (SNOBS) lIans OIJu~son, P,..sident, BlonuIltnho\"S V. 17. with AmeriTel Communications, Inc" is used, A single payment still handles every­ S·611 39 N)'l;opinl1, Sweden providing "One Plus" (no special access thing and your local service remains un­ SOUTIlERN P,\RT OF AFRICA TONSORIAl.. SIf'iGERS (SPATS) Fr~nlt nenltt)·, p~.id.. nl, P.O. Uox 76-1, Randburg 2125 codes to dial) long-distance service for both changed. Kepl/blk of SOl/th Arrica residential and business phones, Named There is no sign-up charge, Moreover, Lifeline®, the service lIses all majorcarriers, should a carrier-change charge appear all International Office Staff including AT&T, U.S. Sprint and Mel, hili your bill, you may send a copy to Heart of JOE LItES, Execulive Direclor selects for YOllthe most competitive rate at America Foundation for reimbursement. ~IEL KNIGHT, Direelor of Music Education & Services the time of)'our call. It further reduces the At present, the service is only available ."RANK S,\NTARELLI, Direclor of Finance & Admin. IWHI UI..AZINA·JOYCE, Museulll Curalor/Arehi\'isl call charge by 5 to 15 percent. in the U,S, We anticipate negotiations for KEN UUCKNER, Manager ofConvenlions & ~fcelings You will still receive only a single item­ Canadian participation to be resolved in the DAN DAILY, Edilor of Publications JIM DeUUSMAN, Music Speciali$l ized bill each month and you will be pro­ near future, as has been done for the credit 1'0:'11 GENTRY,Music Specialisl vided a phone card,justlike any other long­ card. The Norman Rockwell card should be RA Y HELLER, Manager ofCommunicalions distance carrier card, for use while away available, through the Bank of Montreal, by WAnnEN LEISEl\IANN, Man3ger of Infonnation Systems RUTH l\IARKS, HamlOn)' Foundalion Progr:lm Coordi- from home or business. September or October. nator & Archivisl Consider this: ifonly one·quarter ofour Take advantage ofthis opportunity to cut EVERETT NAU, Music Specialis"l\tcdia & Perfornlance nlLl..ltASlll..UGll, ~lusic Speci:alisl membership were to use just the residential long-distance costs for yourself and your HON HOCKWELL, Membership/COTS Manager service, based on an average long-distance business whilecreating more non-dues reve­ G,\RY STAl\Il\I, ~Ianager of ~tcdia and Pttfoml:mce UUHT SZAUO, l\lusic Specialist monthly bill of$28, the Society would reap nue for your Society, @ J)OI.ORF~~ \'ESE\'ICK, ExecUlivc Assistant

2 8imflJonizer September/October 1990 national Show on Tuesday evening, to their appearance before the entire convention 011 Saturday night was incredible. Howquickly they learned and adapted to what they ob­ served. 1 thought we would have to get a MEmbership hook to get them off the stage after the last standing ovation. TheInternational Show was truly supcrb and inspirational. The performances of all begins with ME our overseas visitors, plus the best of ours, by Charlie McCann was truly brcathtaking. The line-up was International President awcsome. Space doesn't permit a listing of all groups who appeared, but the audience found the Austrian octct, Vocalitas, unique heSan Francisco convention \Vas all mitment. I heard said, from time to time, that in their presentation and, ofcourse, the icing I expected and much, much more. it is, after all, "ourmusic." But it really isn't. on the cake was provided by the Growing T To begin with, the complimentary We have no patent rights on singing and Girls quartettc, current Harmony Interna­ suite that was assigned to me by the hotel good fellowship. Both areenjoyed by people tional champion from Sweden, and our own defies description. It was far more opulent the world over. There is a joy in singing . than this aI' country boy is used to; however, unaccompanied vocal harmony that is un­ The quartet contest, as usual, was a real by the end of the week, my comfort index matched by any other form of music. And, barn burner. Every year, the contest seems had become compatible with the gracious even though this panicular style developed to get tighter from top to bottom, and this style of living. One can adjust to anything. in our country, I'm quite sure we were not year was no exception. The order of finish Unfortunately, the activity schedule did the first to experience the thrill of a barber­ had everyone guessing, as first one quartet not allow much time for lolling about that shop seventh. and then another, in a given session, came magnificent suite. Tosay it was a busy week The Hallmark of Harmony chorus out andjustlift'ed you out ofyour seat. There is an understatement, but I would not trade clearly demonstrated that the barbershop was a lot of flip-flopping of position at the anything for the experience. Everything and harmony craft is well developed in Great top from session to session, but it was the everyone was just wonderful. Britain and my visit to their convention Acollstix that got it together on Saturday Much credit is due to staff-man Ken clearly showed me they enjoy it as much as night and blasted their way to a gold medal. Buckner, and to convention chairman Alex we do. Their quartet, Quartz Precision, It was here that another first occurred. Aikman and his committee. Careful and also did an outstandingjob. I don't recall all The accomplishmcnt of Acoustix' tenor, thoughtful planning was clear at every turn ofthe orders offinish, but their performance Todd Wilson, son of 1961 champion Harlan and implementation oftllaseplans was naw­ must have ranked them higher than any Wilson, marks the first time a son of a gold less; no place was it more evident than in the previous British quartet. mcdal winner has garnered the gold. What a busing operation. Folks, moving more than Another firs! was the visit of a quartet memorable event for the Wilson family and 9,000 people between downtown San Fran­ from the Soviet Union. Most of you know how wonderful for Harlan and Todd. Con­ cisco and the Cow Palace in a short space of the background leading up to their visit, but gratulations to them both. time is no small feat. 11 went as smooth as it would be inappropriate if I did not thank For the very firs! time in history, the "goose grease." Pete Nellshul and the other members of the chorus contest ended in a dead heal. The I'm sure, as always happens, that the 139thStreet Qnartet, along with Bob Bisio Mastel'S of Harmony and the convention was not without a few problems and many others, for making this happen. Thoroughbreds amassed exactly the same forasmall numberofindividuals, but unless The international red tape was unbelievable, number of points. The tie WitS broken by the I was walking around in a fog, it was as well­ and Pete is due special recognition as the Sound Category, as the rules provide, and managed as one could hope or expect. principal prime mover. the Masters of Hannony were declarcd the "Kudos" and loud "attaboys" to all involved. What a delight those fellows were. Even winner by a slendcr six-point margin. My What did almost I0,000 people gather in with the language barrier, it was clear in our heart goes out to the Thoroughbreds in their San Francisco to do? Tocelebrateand enjoy communication that a bond of true friend­ disappointment and, at the same time, re­ our hobby through hearing and parlicipating ship existed. I wish I could hear their im­ joices with the in their in some of the best singing ever. This year pressions ofwhat they heard and saw as they win. was, naturally, very special to me, but it was recount theirexperiences upon return to their These{trsts truly highlighted a COllVen­ also special in many other ways. There were homeland. It was evident from the smiles tion that will live in melBory and in the several{trsts to be noted. and the twinkle in their eyes that they really history of the Society, I want to thank It was theflrs! time that a British chorus enjoyed themselves, and were maybe some~ everyone for the privilege of having been a competed in our contest. The achievement what overwhelmed by itall. Theirmusician­ participant and for making it a pinnacle in ofbringingsuch a group to this event depicts ship was never in question, as they are pro­ my life. How very wonderful it is. a level ofdedication by our British brothers fessionals, but the evolution of their per­ Do you realize that, in all this, MEmber- that should make us examine our own com- formance style from very stiff, on the Inter- ship begins with ME? @'

September/October 1990 8fmfllo/lizer 3 1990 international truly "international" Acoustix, Masters of Harmony win gold

by Jim Hendricks 1990 International Convention Co-chairman

Despite Mark Twain's comment that the try where they sampled coldest winter he everspent was a summer in the fare of some of the San Francisco, unseasonably warm weather area's most prestigious , and clear skies welcomed more than 9,400 wineries and were barbershoppcrs and their families to the treated to a barbecue The Quiet Don Quartet performed their signature "Toot, Society's52nd-mlllUal intemational conven­ hosted by the Napa Toot Toosie, Good-bye" on the International Show. tion during the week ofJuly 1-8, 1990. San Valley chapter. Francisco, affeClionately known as"theCity" No maHer where their travels took them, ing the Quiet Don Qua..tet three standing to local residents, proved once again that it however, by day's end, everybody returned ovations. really is "the city that knows how," to the Hilton's Grand Ballroom for the Inter­ During the second half, the audience was San Francisco's international flavor national show. The evening proved to be a treated to a double quartet, Voealilas, all blended with this year's unsurpassed inter­ convention highlight, as barbershophannony former members of the Vienna Boys Choir. national presence with barbershop represen­ came to life with chorus presentations from They are recent converts to barbershop har­ tatives from Europe. the South Pacific, and the Bay Area Metro Pot '0 Gold Chorus mony, and their special blend and exacting even the Soviet Union. The City's friendly and Sheffield, England's, HallmarkofHa,.• vocal production makes barbershop natural atmosphere was matched by more than 400 mon)'. The first half featured quartets from for them. volunteer hosts, wearing bright gold shirts Genllany, Canada, Sweden, England and a Finally. for the first time at an interna­ emblazoned with the convention logo, who truly inspirational presentation by the Quiet tional convention,the reigning SPEBSQSA were on hand to make visitors as comfort­ Don Quartet, coming to the convention champion quartet, the Second Edition, and able as possible. from the Soviet Union. The audience wel­ the Growing Girls, current Harmony Inter­ San Francisco's picturesque setting pro­ comed all with thunderous applause, award- national Queens of Hannony, appeared to- vided the backdrop for quartets to sing on cable cars, at the Golden Gate Bridge, on Lombard Street's famed curlicue or at Un­ o , ~''• ion Square. , ,- The City proved to have its own special . .', •. ··.i draw, for whatever reason, as the 1990 con­ \l -_. ,~~ • \. . , {. f ~ I.. • vention was the first to hang the "Sold Out" I- sign. It thus sent a message to barbershop­ pel's who want to attend future conventions: get your registrations in early so you won't ~, ."...- \{4r, ~ - .. be turned away and left disappointed. ~." ~ ~ iI'~': ~ Activities for the week began early, with . . ,IA ; theexecutive board meeting SUJ1Clay to scurry The Austrian octet, Vocalltas, opened the second half of the International Show. across the Golden Gate Bridge for dinner in Sausalito, famed for its quaint Mediterra­ nean-style architecture. Monday dawned underclearskies, and early arriving quartets Bustin' Loose and Saturday Night Live had the opportunity to participate in publi­ cizing the convention. Tuesday's attention turned early to tours, giving visitors the chance to share in the beauty that northern Californians take for granted. While some headed for Marin County's Muir Woods or south to Cannel Ju and the Monterey coast, others found their Respective 1989 international champions, Second Edition and Growing Girls, way to Napa Valley'smagnificent winecoun- closed the Inlernational Show, combining for three songs.

4 8!mfnonizer September/October 1990 get her. Each sang several numbers, showing place was , and Hank Street fin­ will forget the impact of the Quiet Don why they are champions in their respective ished in fifth place. Quarlel from the Soviet Union, and their organizations, and then combined fora beau­ Seventeen choruses squared offon Satur­ improvised "stage presence" on "Alabumy tiful eight-part rendition of"Misty," arranged day afternoon to present another spectacular Bound" on Saturday night. The reception for them by Dr. Val Hicks. of harmony and showmanship. Each two­ hosted by England's HallmarkofHannony The contest sessions began Thursday song presentation featured dazzling chore­ on Monday night displayed unequaled fel­ morning with thequaJ1etquarterfinals. From ography, brilliant costuming, precise move­ lowship and cordiality. Certainly Sweden's the Special Feature's opening, "J Don't ment, and an abundance of earthshaking, Queens of Hannony, thc Growing Girls, Remember Her Name," until The Ritzclosed solid, ringing chords. In fact, another con­ added a unique bonus to the week. the finals twodays later with their"J Used To test first was set during the afternoon: the WesaluteGeneral Convention Chairman Love You, But It's All Over Nowrrhere'li two topchoruscs had equal scores and judges Alex Aikman, the entire planning commit­ Be Some Changes Made" medley, the con­ had to look to the sound score to detennine tee, and the more than 400 volunteers fwm test proved more exciting than a 7.5 earth­ the winner. There, a mere six-point differ­ chapters throughout thc Bay Area for mak­ quake. cnce granted the Far Western District's ing this convention run smoothly and effort­ Mastel's of Harmony (Foothills Cities, iessly. But most of all, we salute the 9,400 CaIiL) its first gold trophy, edging out seven­ bal'bershoppers and their families who at­ time winner, the Thoroughbreds (Louis­ tended the convention to share in placing it ville, Ky.). (North­ in the annals of excellence. o@ brook, 111.) took third place for the second year in a row, and Southern Gateway Chorus (Westem Hills-Cincinnati, Ohio) and Great Northern Union (Hilltop,Minn.) rounded out the top five. Masters of Har­ mon)' director Dr. Greg Lyne thus became only the second man to lead two different choruses to a gold medal. Lou LaureltookEI Paso, Texas and Phoenix, Ariz., to champi­ onships a decade apart and Lyne directed Lombard, III. to the 1987 championship. The week will long be remembered for its emphasis on international harmony. No one

Lead Rick Middaugh and tenor Todd Wilson did the "huggy-dance" as Acous­ tix was announced as champion.

Winning the prestigious gold medals was Acoustix, from Dallas Metro and Town North Dallas, Texas. Historians scrambled to attention to recognize that Acouslix' tenor Todd Wilson is the Society's first second­ generation gold medalist. His father, Har­ lan, captnred the gold as baritone ofthe 1961 champion, the SUlltones. Acoustix' bass, Jeff Oxley, became the Society's seventh double-gold medalist. Perennial finalist, the 139th StreetQuar­ tet, gathered its fifth set of medals, taking home the coveted silver medallions and advancing another step in its climb to the top from a third-place finish last year. The 1391h Street Quartet is now the second foursome to medal in three decades; the Oriole Fourdidso in the '50s, '60s and '70s. In agiant step, The NafLlI'als, sixth place After the presentation of the championship chorus award to the Masters of finalist last year, became the third-place Harmony, director Greg Lyne placed the Society trophy at the edge of the stage and bronze medalist. Followingclosely in fourth stepped back to admire the view as 9,000 barbershoppers applauded.

September/OClober 1990 r3fmfnonizer 5 International Board meets, 1991 officers elected

The International Board ofDirectors met In other action, Bob Cearnal of Mas­ yeartenn as trusteeofHannony Foundation. Wednesday morning with a relatively light coutah, ilL, was elected international presi­ The board also approved affiliation with agenda. In addition to customary committee dent, and will lake office on January 1. the Southern Part of Africa Tonsorial Sing­ reports and other business matters, the Board Serving with Cearnal will be vice presidents ers (SPATS), bringing the total number of agreed to establish a Convention Manage­ Terry Armnian of Campbell, Calif., and Society affiliates to six. @ ment Committee 10 assist in reviewing bids Bobby Wooldridge ofTuscaloosa, Ala. Emie and selecting all future international and Nickosen, of Lexington, Ky., will serve as midwinter conventions. The Board also vice president-treasurer for the coming term. began a study to expand the Humber of Charlie McCann was elected immediate past choruses which arc selected to participate in president, and former International Presi· the international contest. dent Jim Richards \Vas elected to a scvcn-

The Execulive Board for 1991 was introduced at the Cow Palace to convention attendees (I to r): Calhy and Bobby Wooldridge, Norma Jean and Ernie Nickosen, Terry Aramian, Jo and Bob Cearnal, Kathy Smith, daughter of President Charlie McCann, and President McCann.

Association of International Champions meets, plays and performs

The convention got its first Chordbuste,'s, for their life­ glimpse of the Cow Palace on time of service to the AIC and Wednesday night, at the an­ to the Society. nual Association of Interna· The 1991 slate of officers: Freddie King leads be-medaled champs in the annual "anI tionaIChampions Show. Under President - Ken Hatten dance" during a break in proceedings al the AIC meeting. the general theme, "An Eve· ning at the Oscars," II gold­ Vice president - Rod Johnson medalist quartels took to the stage to demonstrate their Secretary - Doc Sause winning styles. In a spccialtribute, the As­ Treasurer - Ben Williams sociation of International Champions (AIC) presented a I.P.P. - Brian Beck Lifetime Achievement Award Dealer's Choice to Tom Masengale, bass, and I I J Doc Enmeier, tenor, ofthe 1941 AIC Liaison -George Davidson Bob Gray, Jr. directed Ihe AIC chorus in the finale to the AIC champion quartet, the o@ Show "An Evening al the Oscars."

6 8!aJinonizer September/October 1990 San Ft'ancisco trivia PROBE winners, honorees

The first qUal·tet to visit the U.S. announced from the Soviet Union, the Quiet Don Qnartet,performed dul'ingthe convention. The annual meeting of Public Relations During the meeting, Paris interrupted the For the first time, a British cho­ Officers and Bulletin Editors (PROBE) took photographing of presentations, an annual, rus, Hallmark of Harmony} repre­ place on Friday, July 6, 1990, at the interna­ self-imposed task taken on by DickStuart of senting the British Association of tional convention. PROBE President Bob Columbus, Ohio, to announce Stuart as this Barbershop Singers (BABS), en· Arthur of Monterey, Calif., presided. year's only living Hall ofHonor inductee. A tered the Society's international Winners of the International Bulletin beaming Stuart.22-yeareditorofthe Johnny chorus contest. Contest were Buddy Myers and Fred Eck­ Appleseed District's Cider Press, fanner For the first time, quartet gold man, co-editors of the EI Paso, Texas, PROBE vice president and president, and medals hang about the necks of a Chapter's Border Re-CllOrder (SWD). oneofthefew men certified tojudgeall three father-son combination: Harlan Second place was taken by Leo Larivee, categories in the international bulletin con­ Wilson, ofthe Suntones (1961), and editoroftheWellesley, Mass., Chapter'sAs­ test, handed his camera to Dick Girvin to son, Todd Wilson, of the Acoustix sellMy Lille (NED). Larivee is also the photograph the presentation. Observers (1990). director of the Sound Assembly Chorns. stated that the glow on Stuart's face proba­ For only the second time, a Bar­ il/bilairesSOl/lids, bulletin ofthe Pollstown, bly caused the fihn to beaver-exposed. (Not bershoppe.· has directed two differ­ Pa., Chapter (MAD), Syl Buszta, editor, ent chorllses to international cham­ so. See accompanying plloto. Ed.) achieved third place. Thirty editors entered pionships. Dr. Greg Lyne, who di­ The other two Hall of Honor inductees rected the West Towns Chorus, the international competition. A Public were deceased "early giants" in the Soci­ Lombard, III., (1987) and the Mas­ Relations Officer of The Year (PROTY) ety's news and information services: Staff tel's of Harmony, Foothill Cities, was not selected for 1990. Taylor, also ofColumbus, Ohio, and Charlie Calif., (1990) joins Lon Lanrel, di­ This was the second year of inductions Wilcox of Freeport, III. The award is made reclor of the Border Chorders, EI into the PROBE Hall of Honor. The first to selectees "for unselfish, exceptional, Paso, Texas, (1964) and the Phoeni­ inductees, last year, were Dee Paris, Wilbur dedicated and devoted service to the Soci­ cians, Phoenix, Ariz" (1972, 1976 Sparks and the late Deac Martin. Paris, ety." @ allli 1983). Sparks and Society Manager of Communi­ Jeff Oxley became the seventh cations Ray Heller comprised this year's (and youngest) quartet gold medal Selection Committee. donble·winner: Rapscallions (1984) and Aconstix (1990). Buddy Myers (at left), The 139th Street Quartet be­ came the Society's second qnartet winner of the Interna­ to place in the tOil ten over three tional Bullelin Conlest, decades, in this case, the '70s, '80s will share the traveling and '90s. The Ol'iole Fom' did it trophy he holds with co­ dnring the '50s, '60s and '70s, edilor Fred Eckman. For the first timeever, the inter­ Gene Hartzler, chair­ national cho,'us contest resulted in man of the IBC, displays a tie score fol' the championship, the individual awards. broken by the higher score in the Sound Categor~', The Masters of Hannony, Foothill Cities, Calif., were declared winner's over the Dick Stuart (at left) was Thoroughbreds, Louisville, Ky., by this year's only living re­ a six-poiut Souud score advautage. Glenn Howard, the only person cipient of PROBE's Hall known to have attended them all, of Honor award. Dee made San Francisco 1990 his s2nd­ Paris (center) made the consecutive international conven­ announcement as tion. Still recovel'ing from exten· PROBE Presidenl Bob sivesurgery, Howard attended with Arthur looked on. his wife, Kate, and bl'other-in·law Irv Manning, who came along to help the convalescent get aI'oum!.

September/October 1990 r!fhl1fllOJ1izer 7 1990 Choruses

First Place Medalist MASTERS OF HARMONY Foothill Cities, Santa Fe Springs, Calif. (FWD) Dr. Greg Lyne, Director

When Day Is Done; Mississippi Mild

Second Place Medalist THOROUGHBREDS Louisville, Ky. (CAR) Allen Hatton, Director

SWGnee; That's An Irish LlIllaby

Third Place Medalist NEW TRADITION Northbrook, III. (ILL) Jay Giallombardo, Director

When The Gold TlIl'1ls To Gray; Coney Island Baby/Coney Island Washboard

Fourth Place Medalist SOUTHERN GATEWAY CHORUS Western Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio (JAD) Jim Miller, Director

I Wandel' I[We'll Ever Meet Again, Deal' Old Gal O[Mine; Darktown Strlltter's Ball

8 §fmfnonizer September/October 1990 Fifth Place Medalist GREAT NORTHERN UNION Hilltop, Minn. (LOL) Roger Williams, Director

Forgive Me; I Used To Love YOII Blltlt's All Over Nowl. There'll Be Some Chal/ges Made

DUKES OF HARMONY Scarborough, Ontario (ONT) Steve Armstrong, Director

I Will Love YOII Til The EI/d OfTime; Bye, Bye BabyiCood-bye. My Lady Love

BIG APPLE CHORUS Manhattan, N.Y. (MAD) Scott Brannon, Director

I FOIIl/d The Elld OfThe Raillbow; New York Medley

NARRAGANSETT BAY CHORUS Providence, R.I. (NED) Ted Doran, Director

They're More To Be Pitied ThaI/ Cel/sllred; EI/core SOl/g

September/Oelober 1990 8!minam'zer 9 OKCHORALE Oklahoma City, Okla.(SWD) Jim Massey. Director

1'11I Oklahollla BOl/lld/Califomia, Here / Come; / Call't Forget (The Gil'/ Who Broke My Heart)

DANIEL BOONE CHORUS SI. Charles, Mo. (CSD) David Wright, Director

How's Every Little Thing In Dixie? F/oatill' Down To COltOIl Town

BIG CHICKEN CHORUS Marietta, Ga. (DIX) Clay Hine, Director

Oh, What A Pal Was Mary; Hello! My Baby

CASCADE CHORUS Eugene, Or. (EVG) Denny Stiers, Director

TIle Pirate's Life; Minnie The Mermaid

10 8!mfnonizer September/October 1990 BIG ORANGE CHORUS Grealer Jacksonville, Fla. (SUN) Chuck Griffith, Director

LeI A Smile Be YOllr Umbrellal Powder Your Face Witlt Sunshine The SlIlIshille OfYOllr Smile

HALLMARK OF HARMONY Sheffield, England (BABS) John Grant, Director

If YOII Had All The World Alld /IS Gold TOOl, Toot, Toolsie/Good-bye My Lady Love

NEW MEX!·CHORDS Albuquerque, N.M. (RMD) Bill Biffle, Director

Whell The Midllighl Chao-Chao Leal'es For Alabam' Sillg Me ThaI SOllg Agaill

FRIENDS OF HARMONY East Aurora, N.Y. (SLD) Ron Mason, Director

I'm Sorry / Made YOII CI)' A Smile Will Go A LOllg, LOllg Wal'/Smile, Dam Ya, Smile

GREAT LAKES CHORUS Grand Rapids, Mich. (PIO) Dale Mallis, Director

Don'l Leave Me, Dear Old Mammy Listell To ThaI Dixie Band

September/October 1990 8imfnonizer II SCORING SUMMARY 52ND INTERNATIONAL QUARTET CONTEST San Francisco, California - July 5-7, 1990

Rank Quartet name District SND INT SP ARR TOTAL 1 AcouSlix SWD 1564 1570 1433 19 .. 4586 2 139th Streel Quartel FWD 1555 1514 1492 5 . 4566 3 The Naturals JAD 1515 1522 1493 31 .. 4561 4 The Ritz JAD 1539 1492 1498 15 .. 4544 5 BankStr.et. RMD 1502 1523 1485 17 .. 4527 6 CSD 1524 1470 1486 26 .. 4506 7 Chicago Chord at Trade ILL 1543 1487 1499 -31 .. 4498 8 Sidekicks SUN 1453 1495 1489 -21 .. 4416 9 Chordiac Arrest ILL 1363 1493 1509 -8 . 4357 10 RememberWhen FWD 1436 1432 1427 55 .. 4350 11 Broadway MAD 997 986 208 ·9 . 2915 12 Bustin·Loose JAD 984 236 192 22 .. 2887 13 WesternUnion FWD 951 943 946 ·7 .. 2833 14 SpeciaIFealure FWD 987 936 887 21 .. 2831 15 Harmony Spectrum FWD 926 942 932 ·12 .. 2788 16 Copyrighl·86 MAD 978 936 889 5 . 2736" 17 HarmonyWorks LOL 941 914 878 -2 . 2731 18 L.A. Tymes FWD 949 904 876 -2 .. 2727' 19 FloridaTransler SUN 928 901 913 -15 .. 2727' 20 Basin Street SWD 927 914 881 ·9 .. 2713 21. His Master's Voic JAD 473 471 421 12 .. 1377 22 Quarlz Precision BABS 476 454 443 1 . 1374 23 D.but ILL 462 450 449 -3 . 1358 24 The Rockertellers L SWD 448 436 448 20 .. 1354 25 Main Event SWD 446 447 427 11 . 1331' 26 Easy Sireet EVG 445 453 434 -1 . 1331' 27 Missouri Valley Music Company CSD 479 429 409 7 . 1330' 28 Reunion NED 468 440 407 15 . 1330' 29 The Untouchabl.s MAD 451 437 442 -1 . 1329 30 Atlanta Forum .. DIX 442 461 418...... 6 .. 1327 31 Musician·s Choic. .. FWD 435 431 452 8 .. 1326 32 Final Four CAR 461 440 417 4 .. 1322 33 Highlalutin' ONT 446 438 457 ·20 . 1321 34 Auld Lang Syn SLD 389 435 500 ·4 .. 1320 35 One Shot Deal SUN 448 444 439 -12 .. 1319 36 Front Row Center SLD 440 439...... 438...... 0 .. 1317 37 Slation .. CSD 456 424 436 -2 .. 1314 38 Celebration .. LOL 440 445 441 -15 . 1311 39 PIO 456 423 434 ·8 .. 1305' 40 Flip Side ONT 449 427 439 -10 . 1305' 41 Good Time Singers SNOBS 386 421 496 -12 . 1291 42 Route 66 RMD 440 411 435 2 . 1288 43 SoundSlandard DIX 445 426 423 -7 . 1287 44 Stacked Deck DIX 433 412 451 -15 .. 1281 45 Vocal Altraction EVG 436 407 435 -3 . 1275 46 Capston. Connection DIX 431 406 420 -5 . 1252 47 Post Time CAR 431 432 412 -25 .. 1250 48 From The Heart NED 433 400 390...... 4 . 1223 49 Saturday Night Live NED 437 387 390...... 0 . 1214 50 Ivy Leagu PIO 435 395 406 -34 .. 1202 51 EastSideKids MAD 385 395 458 ·44 . 1194 INTERNATIONAL CHORUS CONTEST SCORING SUMMARY San Francisco, California - July 7,1990

Rank Chapter name DIST SND INT SP ARR TOTAL MEN 1 Foothill Cities. Calif FWD 537 540 520 -4 1593· 107 2 Louisvill•. Ky CAR 531 534 526 2 1593· 119 3 Northil'ook.III. ILL 510 521 502 20 1553 90 4 Western Hills (Cinn.). Ohio JAD 516 505 512 17 1550...... 121 5 Hilltop.Minn LOL 515 515 490 10 1530 60 6 Scarborough. Onl. ONT 487 486 501 5 1479 70 7 Manhaltan.N.Y MAD 471 ..497 .489 -1 1456 98 8 Provid.nce. R.1. NED .455 .460 516 -6 1425 72 9 Oklahoma Cily. Okla SWD 462 481 408 -7 1416...... 72 10 SI. Charles. Mo CSD .457 484 .476 ·8 1409...... 77 11 Marielta.Ga D1X 471 438 443 15 1367...... 81 12 Eugene.Ore EVG 450 435 .476 -11 1350 57 13 Jacksonville. Fla SUN 453 424 .471 0 1348...... 80 14 Sheflield.England BABS 452 437 450 6 1345 69 15 Albuquerque.N.M.. .. RMD 460 .427 430..... 17 1334 79 16 East Aurora. N.Y SLD ..411 412 444.... 1 1268...... 83 17 GrandRapids.Mich PI0 389 389 387 1 1166 43

...... " "Time penalty 72 points (6 seconds) - Article 18 of Official Contest Rules ...... 'Ranking tie broken by scores in Sound - Article 27 of Official Contest Rules

12 8!mfnonizer Seplember/Octobcr 1990 1990 Quartet Medalists

ACOUSTIX - First Place Gold Medalist Dallas Metro and Dallas Town North, Texas (I to r) Todd Wilson, tenor; Rick Middaugh,lead; Jeff Oxley, bass; Jason January, bari. Contact: Todd Wilson, 3820 Spring Valley Road, #1407, Dallas, TX 75244-3460, (214)406-1711. Goodbye Broadway, Hello Frallce/Pack Up Your Troub/es III YOllr Old Kit Bag/Till We Meet Agaill; So Loug, Mother; I'm Lookillg Over A Four LeafClover; Thor's All Irish Lullaby; IVhelllt Comes To LOl'illg The Girls/They're All Sweeties; The Masquerade Is Over

l L 139TH STREET QUARTET - Second Place Silver Medalist THE NATURALS - Third Place Bronze Medalist Foothill Cities, Indian Wells Valley and Whittier, Calif. (FWD) Western Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio (JAD) (I to r) John Sherburn,lead; Doug Anderson, tenor; Jim Kline, bass; (I to r) Bob Moorehead, tenor; Randy Chisholm, lead; Jim Gentil, Pete Neushul, bari. Contact: Pete Neushul, 3114 Martingale Drive, bass; Mike Connelly, bari. Contact: Bob Moorehead, 2855 West­ Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274, (213) 541-7452. Lulu's Back III minster Way, Springboro, OH 45066, (513) 748-2814. Alabamy TO\l'II" Swallee;Take Her DowJI To Cone)' Isle AudGil'e HerTile Ail'; Boulld/Alabama Jllbilee; Carolille, I'm Comillg Back To You; My Wait Till The SUII Shilles, Nellie; Dow;, Bl' The Old Mill Stream; Gal Sal; By The BeautiflllSea/III The GoodOldSummerTime; IfYo II Crazy Words - Crazy Tillie . Were The Ollly Girl; Loadillg Up The Malldy Lee

September/October 1990 8!atflJonizer 13 THE RITZ - Fourth Place Bronze Medalist BANK STREET - Fifth Place Bronze Medalist Defiance & Maumee Valley, Ohio (JAD) Albuquerque, New Mexico (RMD) (I to r) Jim Shisler, tenor; Doug "Nic" Nichol, lead; Ben Ayling, (I to 1') Tony Sparks, tenor; Dick Giese, lead; Farris Collins, bass; bass; OJ. Hiner, bari. Contact: Ben Ayling, 3154 Sherbrooke, Toby Balsley, bari. Contact: Dick Giese, 12334 Haines NE, Al­ Toledo, OH 43606, (419) 473-2490. YOII're The Flower Of My buquerque, NM 87112, (505) 294-4697. IfYoII Call' tGet A Gil'l III Heart, Sweet Adelille; LOllisl'ille LOll; Dillah; I'm All That's Left Of The Summertime; The One Rose; I'm Lonesome For You Dear Old That Old Qllartet; Whell Day Is DOlle; I Used To Love YOII Blltlt's Pal; How's Every Little Thillg III Dixie; Dllst OffTlwt Old Pialllla; All Over NOIl'/There' II Be Some Challges Made I Miss Mother Most OfAll

1990 Quartet Finalists

GAS HOUSE GANG CHICAGO CHORD OF TRADE St. Charles, Missouri (CSD) Northbrook, lIIinois (ILL) (I tor) Rob Henry, bari; Jim Henry, bass; RickKnight, lead; Joe Fink, (I to 1') Scot Berry, tenor; Tim Reynolds, lead; Jay Giallombardo, tenor. Contact: Rick Knight, #5 San Camille, St. Charles, MO bass; George Gipp, bari. Contact: Jay Giallombardo, 445 Laburnum 63303, (314) 925-1925. BOlI'ery Boys Medley; So LOllg, Mother; Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062, (708) 272-6629. Smooth Sailillg; I'll Goodbye Broadll'ay, Hello FrallcelPack Up YOllr Trollbles III YOllr Forget YOII; HaWY Go Lllcky Lalle; A Little Bit Of Heavell Shllre Old Kit Bagl We're All Goillg Callillg all The KaiserlWe're GOlllla They Call It Irelalld Hallg alit The Washillg all The Siegfried Lille; How COllld YOII BelieveMe When! Said ILo\'C YOIl When YOII KIIOW J'veBecnA Liar All My Lifellt's A Sill To Tell A Lie; We'll Have To Pass The Apples Agaill/There's A Little Bit OfBad III Every Good Litt/e Girl

t4 8fmfnonizer September/October 1990 SIDEKICKS Tampa and Winter Park. Florida (SUN) (110 r) Dave LaBar, lead; Harold Nantz. tenor; Randy Loos, bass; Bill Billings. bari. Contact: Dave LaBar. P.O. Box 16232. Clearwa­ ter. FL 34629. (813) 855-5915. I Was Married Up 111 Tile AirlWllell YOII're Married; Somebody Steal My GallEigllt Foot Tall; A Little Street IVllere Old Friellds Meet; I'm A Star; Ollr LeadIs 011 A Diet; Jllllk Food Medley

CHORDIAC ARREST Northbrook. POllawatomie Territory and Chicago ff I. Illinois (ILL) (110 r) Lynn Hauldren. bari; George Peters. bass; Doug Wehrwein. lenor; Dick Johnson. lead (seated). Contact: George Peters. 1970 BriarcliffBlvd.• Wheaton.IL 60187. (708) 653-2200. DarkllessOIl A Delta; 5-0-2; Califomia Medley; Tllot's Tile Worst !ello; Doill' Tile New Routine; Hug YOllr Plumber Today

REMEMBER WHEN Phoenix. Arizona (FWD) (Ito r) Galen McClain, bari; Fraser Brown. lead; Rick Wells, bass; Al Mau. teuor. Contacl: Galen McClain, 4774 N. 7th St., ff1131C. Phoenix, AZ 85014. (602) 277-3068. Roll'. Roll'. RowIOll.JoIIlIllY! Oil. Jolllllly! Oil!; Wllo's Sorry NowlSomedoy 1'011'11 Wallt Me To Wam YOII; 011 A RaillY Day MedleylLet II Smile Be YOllr Umbrella; Tile Gallg Tllat Sallg "Heart OfMy Heart"; Oil! IVllat A Pal IVos Mary; Nobody's SweetlleartlJlIst II Girl Tllat Mell Forget

September/October 1990 8falfnonizer 15 1990 Quartet Semifinalists

BROADWAY BUSTIN' LOOSE Manhattan, New York, Montgomery County and Salisbury, Mary­ Cincinnati, Dayton Metro and Westcm Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio land (MAD) (lAD) (I to r) Cal Sexton, bari; Rick King, lead; Tom Sterling, bass, Jay (Ito 1') Tom Rouse, bari; Paul Ellingson, bass; Marco Crager, lead; Nickel, tenor. Contact: Jay Nickel, 25 Heathcliff Rd., Rumson, NJ Dale Fetick, tenor. Contact: Tom Rouse, 7013 Summit Ave., 07760, (201) 747-7165. Carolille, 1'111 COlllillg Back To YOII; Cincinnati,OH 45243, (513) 984-4089. SOllg For Mary; So LOllg, Mistakes; Together; Back III The Old ROlltille Mother; Gil'e My Regards To Broadway; The Elld OfThe Road

, ~ ,,\ WESTERN UNION SPECIAL FEATURE Rancho Bernardo and San Diego, California (FWD) Reno, Nevada and San Diego, California (FWD) (I to r) Mike Spencer, lead; David Garstang, tenor; Mike Lawton, (I to r) Raymond Davis, tenor; Jamie Arrington, lead; William Hill, bari; Terry Monks, bass. Contact: Mike Lawton, 14353 Sandhill bass; Paul Olguin, bari. Contact: William Hill, 4460 MiraLomaDr., Dr., Poway, CA 92064, (619) 679-7032. If He Fights For His Reno, NY 89502, (702) 826-4132. 10011' t Relllelllber Her Nallle; COlllltry Like He FOllght At HOllie; I May Be Galle ForA LOllg,Lollg I Jllst Wallt To Call YOII Mille; Whell The Midllight CllOo-Choo Tillie; The Captaill OfThe Toy Brigade; At The High Brow Babies' Leaves For Alabam',. Among My SOl/venirs Ball

HARMONY SPECTRUM Bay Area Metro, Merced and Fresno, California (FWD) (I to 1') Brad Wilcox, tenor; Richard Nielsen, lead (kneeling); Jim Turnmire, bass; Pat Henley, bari. Contact: Jim Turnmire, 732 E. Ramona Ave., Fresno, CA 93704, (209) 221-8778. Jllst A Cottage SlIIall; Good Night, Little Boy OfMille; Heart OfA ClolI'lI; SIIIIIIY Side Up

16 8Jarillonizer September/October 1990 COPYRIGHT '86 HARMONYWORKS Alexandria, Virginia (MAD) Hilltop, Minnesola (LOL) (Ito r) Rick Savage, lenor; John Casey, lead; Slephen While, bass; (Ito r) Bill Wigg,lenor; Dean Haagenson, lead; Gary Eliason, bass; Mike Pinlo bari. Contacl: John Casey, 14340 Brookmere Dr., David Nyberg, bari. Conlacl: David Nyberg, 3381 SumterAve. So., Cenlerville, VA 22020, (703) 938-6039. LaSI Night lVas The Elld St. Louis Park, MN 55426, (612) 936-9656. YOII Mllst Have Beell OfThe World; Sweet Georgia Broll'lI; SallllY Boy; Calley Islalld A Bealltiflll Baby; The Lillie Boy; My Bllddy; I'm Lookillg Over A Baby/We All Fall FOllr LcafClol'er

L.A. TYMES FLORIDA TRANSFER Foolhill Cilies, California and Frank Thome (FWD) ForI Myers, Polk Counly and Sarasota, Florida (SUN) (110 r) Greg Lyne, bari; Brett Littlefield, bass; Tim McDonald,lead; (110 r) Gene O'Dell, bari; Bob Summers, bass; Glenn VanTassell, Jim Thompson,lenor. Conlact: Jim Thompson, 801 S. FlowerSt., lead; AI Rehkop,lenor. Contacl: Glenn VanTassell, 735 Birdsong Los Angeles, CA 90017, (213) 622-3100. The Gallg That Sallg Ln., Sarasota, FL 34242, (813) 966-5611. Get 0111 Alld Gel Ullder "Heart Of My Hearl"; Boy OfMille; YOII're Breakillg III A Nell' The MoolI; / Had YOII,! Lost YOII,I FOlllld YOII; My BabyJllsl Cares Heart; How's Every Little Tiling /11 Dixie For Me; Somebody Nobody Kllows

BASIN STREET Grealer New Orleans, Louisiana (SWD) (I to r) Hank Bryson, tenor; Art Swanson, lead; Paul Melancon, bass; Joel Bourgeois, bari. Contact: Art Swanson, 9709 Robin Ln., River Ridge, LA 70123, (504) 737-1879. The Gallg T/wl Sallg "Hearl Of My Hearl"; YOII're The 0111.1' Girl11/{{t Made Me Cry; IfYoIIlVere The Ollly Girl; The Sweethearl OfSigma Chi

September/October 1990 tf!mlnonizer 17 1990 Quartet Quarterfinalists

I, HIS MASTER'S VOICE QUARTZ PRECISION Western Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio (lAD) Bromley and Crawley, England (BABS) (l to r) Don Gray, tenor; Mark Bowman, lead; Gil Storms, bass; Don (I to r) Derek Barton, tenor; Brian Schofield, lead; Graham Smith, Jennings, bari. Contact: Don Gray, 9 Filson Pl., Cincinnati, OH bass; Andrew Clarke, bari. Contact: Brian Schofield, 10 Tower 45202, (513) 421-2413. I WOllder Wilo's Kissillg Her Noll'; Red Terr., High St., Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey, RHI 4PA U.K., (0737) Roses For A Blue Lady 822395. Alii Need Is JUSI A Girl Like You; Every Tear Is A Smile 111 An/rishman's Heart

DEBUT THE lWCKERFELLERS Lombard and Northbrook, lllinois (ILL) Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma (SWD) (I to r) Jim Arns, bari; Scott Diehl, bass; Don Deegan, lead; Gregg (I to r) Doug Crowl, bass; Frank Friedcmanll, tenor; Brian Hogan, Peters, tenor. Contact: Jim Arns, 346 Hanover Dr., Bolingbrook, IL bari; Curt Angel,lead. Contact: Curt Angel, 6623 S. 107th, Tulsa, 60439, (708) 739-2767. 'Cross Tile Masoll-Dixoll Lille/I'm Goillg OK 74133, (918) 250-6681. Tile Rose GINo Mall's Lalld; Margie/ Back To My Hometown In Dixie/and; Don't Tell Me The Same No, No, Nora/My Blushin' Rosie Things O\'cr Again/It's The Last Time

MAIN EVENT Houston, Texas (SWD) (I to r) Bruce Kenyon, tenor; Tommy Gartman, bass; Bob Natoli, bari; John Devine, lead (seated). Contaet: Bob Natoli, 1441 I Muirfield Ln., Houston, TX 77095, (713) 859-9160. I'd LOl'e To Live /11 Love/and; How Ya Gonna Keep 'E1II Dow1/ On The Farm?

18 8iwfllonizer Septcmber/October 1990 EASY STREET MISSOURI VALLEY MUSIC COMPANY Tacoma and Bellevue, Washinglon (EVG) Marshalltown/Walerloo, Iowa and Fremont/Omaha, Nebraska (CSD) (I to r) Bob Hodge, tenor; Neal Boolh, lead; Forrest LaMotte, bass; (Ito r) John Vaughan, lenor; Jon R. Ellis, lead; Dave Pinkall, bass Steve Barclay, bari. Contact: Forrest LaMotte, P.O. Box 4081, (seated); Randy Weir, bari. Contact: Jon Ellis, 16612 Alamoana Federal Way, WA 98063,(206)767-7215. LookOut World!; Kiss Cir., Omaha, NE, 68128, (402) 339-5419. Lookillg At The World Me One More Time Thru Rose Colored Glasses; The Olle Rose

• • / • • I /. . REUNION THE UNTOUCHABLES Litchfield County and Meriden, Connecticut (NED) Patapsco Valley, Maryland (MAD) (I to r) Brian Harvey, tenor; Roger Brown, lead; Otto Sabatelli, bass; (I to r) John Brohawn, tenor; Kevin King, lead; Brett Pryor, bass; Ted Brown, bari. Contact: Otto Sabatelli, 91 Sunsel Ln., Torring­ Mike Sotiriou, bari. Contact: Kevin King, 25 Village Rd., Balti­ ton, CT 06790, (203) 496-8 I86. Mistakes; The Church Bells Are more, MD 21208, (301) 653-3805. Roses OfPicardy; Dust OJJTllOt Riugillg For Mary Old Pialllla

ATLANTA FORUM Stone Mounlain and Marietta, Georgia (DlX) (I to r) Clay Hille, bari; Thom Hille, bass; Jed Brooks, lead; Tim Brooks, tenor. Contact: Tim Brooks, 1310Treetrail Pkwy., Norcross, GA 30093, (404) 925-0269. Braadway Rose; At The /-ligh Brow Babies' Ball/Sleppiu' 011/ TOllight

September/October 1990 8falfnonizer 19 MUSICIAN'S CHOICE THE FINAL FOUR Pomona Valley, Sacramento, San Gabriel Valley and Whittier, Greater Indianapolis, Indiana, (CAR) California (FWD) (1 to r) Dave Sauls, bari; Ron Pierce, bass; David Newcomer, lead; (I to r) Jim Galasso, bari; Rik Johnson, bass; Rich Brunner, lead; Howard Foster, tenor. Contact: Dave Sauls, 9602 Carroltol1 Ave., Craig Ewing, tenor. Contact: Craig Ewing, 7297 Cherokee Cir., Indianapolis, IN 46280, (317) 843-/161. Ma (She's Makillg Eyes Buena Park, CA 90620, (714) 521-8221. Har/llollyJoe; IJllst Wont At Me); So LOllg, Mother To Call Yall Mille

I. ....;;.;._.;:.....:.::....:.:=.;;:;,.,;::;.,;;,~;,;; HIGHFALUTIN' AULD LANG SYNE Oshawa and Scarborough, Ontario (aNT) Rochester, New York (SLD) (I to r) John Ward, tenor; Brad Brown, lead; Jeff Selano, bass; Grant (l to r) Andy Nazzaro, tenor; Ron Borges. lead; Jan Muddle, bass; Wilson, bar!' Contact: Grant Wilson, 80 Elmvale Ave., Brampton, Glenn Jewell, bari. Contact: Jan Muddle, 1091 Terry Dr., Webster, aNT L6Z lAS, (416) 846-8265. Hall' COllid YOII Believe Me Whell NY 14580, (716) 671-6557. My Wild Irish Rose (parody); A&R I Said I Love YOIIlVhell YOII Kllow I've Beell A Lim' All My Lijel/t's Session Song A Sill To Tell A Lie; I Was Married Up III The AirlWhell YOII're Married

ONE SHOT DEAL Polk County, Tampa and Winter Park, Florida (SUN) (I to r) Sean Milligan, tenor; Roger Ross, lead; Tim Brozovich, bass; Tony DeRosa, bari. Contact: Roger Ross, 6130 Curry Ford Rd., #257, Orlando, FL 32822, (407) 275-5540. 1'/11 Lookillg Over A FOllr Leo/CIOI'er; This Lillie Piggie Weill To Market

20 8faImOnizel~ September/October 1990 FRONT ROW CENTER MAIN STREET STATION East Auro'" and Walerlown, New York (SLD) NeWlon, Kansas (CSD) (I to r) Dave Mason, tenor; Tracy Robertson, lead; Jack Trenchard, (110 r) Brent Lembke, bari; David Hill, bass; Wayne Lankenau, lead; bass; Ron Mason, bari. Contact: Jack Trenchard, 3882 Lynn Dr., Steve Hoskins, tenor. Contact: Wayne Lankenau, P.O. Box 156, Orchard Park, NY 14 I27, (7 I6) 649-8299. Pal OfMy Cradle Days; Newton, KS 67114, (3 16) 283-9609. Hello! My Baby; Hearl OfA TOOl, TOOl, Tool..ie ClolI'lI

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CELEBRATION POWER PLAY Hilltop, Minnesola (LOL) Macomb County, Michigan (Pia) (110 r) John Moksnes, tenor; Kirk Lindberg, lead; John Korby, bass; (I to r) Jason Oyler, tenor; Michael Slamka, lead; Jack Slamka, bass; James Emery, bari. Contact: Kirk Lindberg, 11970 Albavar Path, Mark Slamka, bari. Contact: Mike Slamka, 23103 Socia, SI. Clair Inver Grove, MN 55075, (612) 450-1288. Bock III Tile OldROlllille; Shores, MI 48082, (313) 293-9169. Black Eyed SlIsall Broll'lI; YOII I FOlllld Tile Elld OfTile Roillboll' Call Be My Baby

FLIP SIDE Scarborough, Ontario (ONT) (I to r) Rob Swann, lenor; Chris McNown, lead; Bernie Hachey, bass; Steve Armstrong, bari. Contact: Rob Swann, 1647 Acorn Ln., Box 221, Claremont, ONT LOH lEO, (416) 649-1 161. Pal OfMy Cradle Days; IVilell TIIey're Old Ellollgil To KilOII' Beller

September/October 1990 CJ!mfnOIlizer 2t GOOD TIME SINGERS ROUTE 66 Ronninge, Sweden (SNOBS) Albuquerque, New Mexico (RMD) (I to r) aile Nyman, tenor; Per-Arne Lindholm, lead; Lars-Erik (Ito r) Steve Stevens, tenor; Jim Law,lead; Clifford Pape, bass; Mike BOlllledahl, bass; Gonm Edenberg, bari. Contact: aile Nyman, Finnegan, bari. Contact: Jim Law, 61 04 Parktree PI., NE, Albuquer­ Herrangsviigen47, 5-144 00 Ronninge, Sweden, (0753) 55465. YOII que, NM 87111, (505) 294- 4508. Tllere's II Lllmp OfSligar DOII'II GOlia Be A \liking Hero; Back In Andent Viking Days 111 Dixie; There's A Rose 011 Your Cheek

~\.! SOUND STANDARD STACKED DECK Knox COllllty Metro, Tennessee (DIX) Tuscaloosa, Alabama (D1X) (I to r) Jim Phifer, tenor; Mike Tipton, lead; Bob Eubanks, bass; (Ito r) Freddie Braswell, tenor; Ron Moutgomery, lead; Tom Cain, Mark Beeler, bari. Contact: Mike Tipton, Route 3, 8221 Irwin Rd., bass; Jim Cain, bari. Contact: Tom Cain, 3807 2nd Ave., Tus­ COlTyton, TN 37721, (615) 687-0493. Memories Of YOII; Tile caloosa, AL 35405, (205) 752-1456. I Wallf To Go Back To Dixie Momem I Saw YOllr Eyes Lalld; Swanee

VOCALATTRAcnON Bellevue, Mt. Baker and Lake Washington, Washington (EVG) (I to r) Ralph Scheving, tenor; Doug Broersma, lead; Stu Tumer, bass; Ted Chamberlain, bari. Contact: Doug Broersma, 115 No. B.C. Ave., Lynden, WA 98264, (206) 354-4145. Lovill' Sam, The Sheik OfII labam ,; Kiss Me aile More Time

22 8faulJonizer September/OClober 1990 ,It.. ) I ! CAPSTONE CONNECTION POST TIME Tuscaloosa, Alabama (DIX) Louisville, Kentucky (CAR) . (I to r) Keith Jennings, tenor; Charles Foster, lead; JeffCargile, bass; (I to r) Allan Dittmer, bari; Douglas Schaefer, bass; Jeffrey Wright, Steve Parker, bari. Contact: Keith Jennings, 36 Heather Oaks, lead; Tim Bickel, tenor. Contact: Tim Bickel, 6025 Highliner Dr., Jasper, AL 35501, (205) 387-0671. I Was Married Up III The Airl #3, Louisville, KY 40291, (502) 231-0 I01. 1'11I Sorry I Allswered When You're Married; My Mother's Eyes The Pholle; There's SOlllethillg I Like Abollt Broadway

FROMTHEHEART SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Nashua, New Hampshire (NED) Concord, Wellesley and Worcester, Massachusetts (NED) (I to r) Matthew Mercier, tenor; Alan St. Louis, lead; Brian Kreft, (I to r) Bob Wei zen bach, tenor; Frank Bovino, Jr., lead; John bass' Stephen Tramack, bari. Contact: Brian Kreft, 14 Fordham Dr., MacDonald, bass; Mark Goodney, bari. Contact: Bob Welzcnba?h, IfYolI Were The Dilly Girl; Nasl;ua, NH 03062, (603) 883-3169. 23 Westland Ave., Chelmsford, MA 01824, (508) 452-9121. Sh,lle The Gallg That Sallg "Heart OfMy Heart" On, Harvest Moon; Song For Mary

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IVY LEAGUE EAST SIDE KIDS Macomb County and Wayne, Michigan (PIO) Manhattan, New York, Bucks County and Bangor-Pen Argyl, (I to r) Jim Pollard, bari; David Drouillard, bass; Scott Turnbull, Pennsylvania (MAD) lead· Bob Hartley, tenor. Contact: Jim Pollard, 44740 Oregon Tr., (I to r) Terry Reagan, bari; Jack Fair, lead; Joseph Fair, bass; John PIY';louth, WI 48170, (313)459-5257. (If I Were Yoa) I'd Fall III Pinto, tenor. Conlact: Joseph Fair, 3 Ranger Trail, Sparta, NJ LOl'e With Me; By The BealltiflllSealill The GoodOldSlIlIIlIIer Tillie 0787 I, (201) 729-4502. Circlls Medley; The Mall 011 Tlte Flyillg Trapeze

September/October 1990 ,§faJilJonizer 23 A Rappin' History of Barbershop

Written and performed, in bits and pieces Than matching their "oo's" and their Keep up the good work, you're doin' fine. between quartet performances, during the first "ah's." We should all call and thank you from time to round of the quartet quarterfinals competition at And aword to the wives, if you'll pardon the pun, time. the San Francisco tnternational Convention, by Before you start knocking your husbands' fun, 'Cause it doesn't even cost us one thin dime emcee Ed Jobson of the Pierrfonds, Quebec, Remember this, before you get too mad: Since you put in that handy eight-hundred line. Chapter. fn response to an enthusiastic audience Aguy who likes to sing can't be all bad! And now with our own credit card in hand, reception and, in view of an ovelWhelming num­ So give him abreak, let him out of the house. We can spend our money to beat the band ber of requests for copies, A Rappin' History of He'll come home happy, and he'll be abetter And help Logopedics the plastic way Barbershop is herewith reprinted in its entirety. spouse. For kids in the U.S. and Canada, eh? Accented beats are in boldface type in the first But I digress, let me carry on; To help them speak and sing like us verse, to aid readers in getting into the swing. II you're getting really bored, try to stille your We've given 10 million, but don't make a fuss yawn Because, by the year two thousand and four, But I must continue on until I drop We'll probably have added ten million more. 'Way back in April, nineteen thirty-eight, With this rappin' history of barbershop. Now, we're not saying this to hear ourselves Old D.C. Cash he made adate Well, it isn't John Williams and the Boston Pops; boast; With twenty-six guys at the Alvin Hotel, It's whatchamacallit-barbershop. Isaid barber· It's helping those kids that touches us the most. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, if I remember well. shop. We're helping them learn to communicate Now these twenty-six guys liked to sing till And when you see it happen, don't you feel great they'd drop Well it got too big for just the U.S.A. That you are apart of this volunteer team This strange kinda music called barbershop. And it spread up north to Canada, eh? With the funny initials, based on O.C.'s dream It wasn't grand opera, and it wasn't bebop; Where the weather's cold, but the chords are hot. Of keeping alive four-part harmony, It was whatchamacallit-barbershop. I said Then over the ocean it flew tike ashot And fulfilling our musical destiny? barbershop. To merry old England, with BABS and such. But there I go, disgressin' some more. And then came the Swedes, and also the Dutch. I don't mean to be such a terrible bore. Well, they sang and they sang all through the And don't forget New Zealand and Australia, too, It's just that I love this hobby of ours night The home of the kiwi and the kangaroo. And I get on my soap box for hours and hours. And when it was over, they said, "All Right! In the land down under (now, don't you groan) Well, it isn't Bandstand or Top of the Pops; Let's do this again, and let's do it real fast­ Is where we discovered the undertone. It's whatchamacallit-barbershop. Isaid barber­ We gotta make sure that this is gonna last Like aboomerang, our sound keeps winging shop. For years and years, maybe filty or more To more and more countries who like our style of 'Cause it sounds so good when it's sung by four, singing. If you're getting kinda sick of this endless verse; Like abari and abass, and a tenor and alead; Like Topsy we're growing, and isn't it great So sick that you feel like calling a nurse We can make all the chords you'll ever need. That we're adding so many new affiliates? 'Cause you think I should have been much more 'Cause we don't need pianos or slide trombones And now that the Berlin Wall has come down terse, To produce our own ringing overtones. There won't be any stoppin' that barbershop Just think of this before you swear and curse: We do it acappella, and that's no lie, sound Instead of speaking it verse after verse With just four voices soaring up to the sky." From spreading all through the eastern bloc I could have sung it, which would have been Well, it isn't Beethoven and it isn't Ragg Mopp; And if you don't believe me, if you think it's just worse. It's whatchamacallit-barbershop. Isaid barber- talk, So thank your lucky stars, my friends; shop. Well, Tuesday and Wednesday, as a matter of This barbershop rap is coming to an end. fact, But let me say my last good-byes Well, the word spread out and it didn't take long Even the Russians got into the act. To our founding fathers, those farsighted guys, Before the whole U.S.A. was singing great songs We've come along way and we won't be stoppin' Who shared avision and saw it through Like, "Sweet Adeline," and "Aura Lee" 'Till the whole darn world is barbershoppin'. And brought such joy to me and you. And crooning, "In The Shade Of The Old Apple Well, it isn't lime rickey or soda pop; I hope they're feeling kinda good about things, Tree." It's Whatchamacallit-barbershop. Isaid barber­ Up there in heaven where a chord really rings. Then chapters sprang up like proverbial weeds shop. I know Iwon't be afraid to die Full of baritones, basses, and tenors, and leads. 'Cause I'm going to that chorus up in the sky, There were guys of every color, shape, and size Well, we got so big we had to hire a staff Led by two directors, named Cash and Hall, And what they liked to do was harmonize To do lots of things on our behall. Those two great guys who started it all, With brotherhood and fellowship, and lots of They all work together at Harmony Hall. 'Way back in April, nineteen thirty-eight, sharin' The pay's not great, but they give their all When they made that musical milestone date And love and friendship, and awhole lot of carin'. To keep us supplied with music and stuff. With twenty-six guys at the Alvin Hotel, We don't use tilles, 'cause everybody's equal. And, as if their efforts were not enough, In Tulsa, Oklahoma, if I remember well. (Except forbasses, who're God's Chosen People!) They send their music men all around It wasn't rock and roll, and it wasn't doo-wop; If you're feeling low, and your spirits sag, To help us sing better and improve our sound. It was Whatchamacallit-barbershop. I said You can pick 'em up pronto with a red·hot tag. So here's to Joe Liles and the gang in Kenosha­ barbershop. There is no better cure for the blues or the "blahs" We love ya, from Hawaii to Nova Scotia! 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24 c3fmilJollizer September/October 1990 In memory

John Loots, baritone of the 1958 champion Gaynotes, was fatally injured in an automobile accident, nearOakland, Calif., while on his way home from the San Fran­ cisco convention. His wife was seriously injured but is recovering. Thefamily desires that any memorials be made in the form of contributions to Logopedics in Loots' name.

Tony SCOOIUS, baritone of the Vaga­ Frank Chi/berfi, Jr. bonds, international quartet contest finalists President, ChUberf & Co. for seven consecutive years in the '70s, (half decent lead) passed away last April after a three-year You can give your chorus or quartet the winning edge splendor to your presenl uniform with our wide variety battle with cancer. in a close contesl. Why not consider brand-new uni­ or accessories. Mr. Uniform Chairman, call us orwrile forms instead of wimpy, worn-oul MHand-Me-Downs"? to get the facts. We will arrange for you 10 sea samples You can start inexpensively with a basic uniform and without obligation. Check the low discount prices Dan Krebsbach, tenor of the Sounds of continually add to It as your budget permits. Because below. These prices are for brand-new goods. You you are assured of a continual source of supply, you will lind that new goods are a vlable alternative. Why Senility, a popular Chigaco-area quartet, never have to worry about replacements and fill-ins not have the very best? also passed away this summer. The four­ when they are needed. You can add more luster and some was the demonstration quartet at the spring convention ofthe International Soci­ Tuxedo coat and pants set - Banded Bow Ties - Name ety ofPre-Retirement Planners. @ Black & White S115.00 your color - As low as .. $3.50 Formal Shirts - laydown Button-On Ruffled Dickies - 14 & Wing Collar Styles· colors. . $5.25 While Only $17.50 Format Shoes - Black Ruffled Shirts - White with or White - Sizes up Black trim - White with White to 15 $22.50 trim - Bright Red - light Formal Tuxedo Pants - Blue - Ivory $28.00 Black or White .. $35.00 Tie, Cummberbund & White Formal Gloves in lots Hanky Sets - 14 colors - of 12 Of more $3.00 2 plaids $13.50 1994 Matching Cufflinks & Studs Also Available available * Vests * Blazers * Garment Cummerbund & Tie Set - Bags * lame (Metallic) Ties & MIDWINTER Name your color $11.00 Cummerbunds Clip-On Suspenders - White, * Prices above are for orders Black, Red, Silver, Navy, of 6 or more. For less than 6 CONVENTION Burgundy & Brown $3,50 units, prices slightly higher. (Other colors available on Prices subject to change with­ special order) out notice. BIDDERS **** ****** ********** We have assembled a wide world of manufacturers NEW! EXCLUSIVE! and can furnish quotations on special items. To in­ terested quartets and choruses, samples will be fur­ nished for presentatlon. Call us for these special Chapters interested in· arrangements. No order too small or too big. Virtually bidding for the 1994 Mid­ Sigh tl!ro!!Q.1J,~ all goods are American made. vests and wrap-around winter Convention must cummerbunds. These are ********** submit their bids to the full-back vests made of lame fabric in many exciting FREE SAMPLES colors: Bright Red, Royal International Office by Blue, Kelly Green, Gold, February 1, 1991. Silver and Black lame. Full FREE CATALOG wrap-around cummer­ bunds. These cummer­ bunds can be worn without * NO OBLIGATION * a coat or a vesl. An inex­ • pensive way to start a uni­ CALL US TOLL·FREE FOR A QUOTE form. Available in tame fab­ For information, contact: rics and poly satin in a com­ Ken Buckner, Manager, plete rainbow of colors. Call 1-800-289-2889 \~)/ii,;' us for details on these Conventions & Meetings ...... items. MON. - FR!. 9 TO 5 (EASTERN) SPEBSQSA, Inc. 6315 Third Avenue chilbert & CO.") Kenosha, WI 53143 DEPT. BH·4 • 408 MILL ST.• CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108·1608 Member Airporl Area Chamberof Commerce: Coraopolis, PA

September/Dclober 1990 8fminonizer 25 DIRECTORS COLLEGE 1991 A great educational opportunity to share with chorus directors throughout the Society . .. taught by the finest faculty to be assembled anywhere.

July 14-21 • Carthage College. Kenosha, Wisconsin

Enrollment is open to 400 chorus directors, from begin­ Elective courses will be available in each area for those ning to advanced. In order to ensure that as many who pass pre-testing in Music Theory and Music Read­ chapters as possible are represented, we will accept ing/Ear Training, or who had basic courses last year. applications for one director per chapter, beginning on October 1, 1990. Additional applicants from the same Video and audio-educational tapes, manuals, workbooks chapter will be held on a waiting list until January 1, and a syllabus for each class are included in the registra­ 1991, at which time enrollment will be filled on a first­ tion fee. Fees also cover room, board, tuition and come, first-served basis. The earliest applicants after transportation to and from the Milwaukee airport. October 1 will be the first selected. Directors College expenses, including transportation, Required classes will include: are legitimate chapter expenses. We hope many chapters .:. Chorus Directing - multi-levels will be represented at this second-annual event. Fill out •:. Vocal Techniques the application below and send after October 1, 1990. .:. Performance Payment of $330 is due upon registration. A penalty of .:. Leadership Training $100 will be charged for cancellation after June 1, 1991. .:. Music Theory - multi-levels Directors College is offered only to members of •:. Music Reading/Ear Training - multi-levels SPEBSQSA and affiliates. Payment in U.S. funds only. For more information, call (800) 876-SING.

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26 gimilJonizer September/October 1990 Woodshedding is not dead The parable of the croaking frogs

Contrary to fears expressed in some A documententitled, "Train theTrainer," A farmer c"mc to town and asked the quarters, lhe art of woodshedding is not prepared by AHSOW, is an attempt to de­ owner of a restaurant if he could use a dead. As a matter or fact, there is movement velop a uniform approach to the understand­ million frog legs. The proprietor asked afoot by the Ancient and Honorable Society ing of woodshedding. It is hoped that when where the fanner could find so many frogs. ofWoodshedders (AHSOW) to increase the more people are able to grasp its principles, "I'vegot a pondat homejust full of,em," number ofcertified devotees ofIII at activity. more people will be able to participate in the the fanncr replied. "They drive me crazy Membership in AHSOW, asubsidiary of art. night and day with their croaking." SPEBSQSA, is health)' and approaching At the semiannual board meeting of After signing an agreement for several 1,000 in number. Heretofore, the only way AHSOW in San Francisco, there was discus­ hundred frogs, the fanner returned home. A a barbershoppercould beeligible to become sion about creating a seminarto teach the art week later, he came back with a sheepish a mcmberofAHSOW has been to attend one of spontaneous harmonization. A wood­ look on his face and two scrawny frogs. "I ortlle international conventions orHannony shedding mmlllal is in the works and a class guess I was wrong," he stammered, "There College, where qnalified woodshedders for developing District ChiefCertifiers will were just two frogs in the pond. But, they could ascertain the applicant'squalifications. be taught by Lou Chacos at Harmony Col­ sure made a lotla noise!" ThellumberofpOlclltiallllClllbers was there­ lege; all DCC candidates will be required to Moral: the next time you hear about how fore severely restricted. attend such a course. bad things are in an organization, just re­ Toalleviate this problem, AHSOW plans A methodology is being developed for member-it may be nothing more than a to create a corps of qualified men, to be teaching woodshedding at regular chapter couple of chronic complainers, who have known as District ChiefCertifiers (DCC), in meetings. This will SOOI1 be in final form, little to do but grouch and croak! ~ eachoftheSociety's 16districts. Thesemen ready for distribution. would be qnatified to judge Ihe woodshed­ A Caribbean Woodshedding Cruise, to From tile Pride of Indy bulletin, Greater dillgexpertiseofbarbershoppcrs. and would be held in November, will feature wood­ II/dianapolis Chapter, LyJln Martil/, editor. be authorized to bring those able to pass shcdding instruction by Jack Baird, Toban certain basic criteria into the AHSOW fold. Dvoretzky and Earl Moon. ~

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September/OClober 1990 r3i81i110/lize/~ 27 A small-chapter formula for success

by Craig Rigg Editor, Aftacks & Releasc.'I,lllinois District Bulletin

A friend recently suggested that others baritones). Though we were declared ineli­ rooms. Since wc had already shelled out a might like to know how a small chapter,such gible for lack of numbers, we did manage to considerable lumpofcashjust to compele in as the one in Macomb, IlL, rebuilt its music outscore a couple of other choruses twice the spring, did we want to do it alloveragain program and finished alop the heap allhe last our size. We got scored, critiqued, and, best in thc fall? For a small chapter, these ex­ two spring chorus contests. of all, encouraged. Our puny efforts were penses can become prohibitive. Since I'm a member of the Macomb not in vain. (4) A significant number of our mem­ Chapter. I ought to be able to provide the Althe 1987 springcontest, we staged 20 bers are fanners or are in fann-related occu­ inside scoop. However, I hope that readers men, finished 10th, and began to show signs pations. To have these men take an after­ won', see the following COlllments as self­ ofimprovement. At the 1988 springconven­ noon offduring the middle ofharvest season serving and an abuse of editorial privilege. tion, our 20 men finishedjif'h, thus earning is asking quite a lot-it's hard enough to do To begin with, the Macomb Chapter has the right to participate in the fall contest so in mid·April, when spring planting is no magic formula for slIccess. And, we're against the big Illinois District choruses. gearing up. smart enough to know that, regardless ofour Boy, was our colleclive head swelling! (5) Our director also directs a Harmony, reccnt performances. we're still light-years More qllarteltillg promoted Inc., ladies group from Macomb, whose away frollllllany ofthe other choruses in the I should illtelTllpt Ihe chronology to show is always in Inid-September. Needless district. Likewise, we realize there are all mention that, at about this time, the Macomb to say, his attention would be divided, just kinds of ways to measure success, and win­ Chapter also started to encourage more when we would need to be fine-tuning our ning a chorus contest shouldn't be consid­ quartetting. More chapter meeting time was performance. ered the ultimate yardstick. We simply have devoted to quartet activities and more men (6) We didn't wailito gel illto the two­ found a program that fits our needs and were encouraged to sing in foursomes. Sure, contest-a-year, Iwo-song syndrome that works for us. some of the quartets were pretty awful, but seems to trap so many cho1'llses. For as long as I can remcmber, the you'd never know it from the men who were Mixed )'csults, mosH)' positive Macomb Chapter has had a membership in starting to learn what it means to "carry your Wcll, the Macomb Chapter went ahead the mid-20s-whatever success we've at­ part." In fact, we even got some men to and sang in the 1988 fall contest and finished tained has not been the result ofmembersltip switch parts in an effort to bolster the bari­ 15th. We were not a happy group of barber­ growth. It's been due to several factors-all tone and bass section~ in the chorus. The shoppers. However, whell the 1989 spring working together. quartellillg began to pay dividends to the contest came around and we finishedjirsl, The slart was 1986 extent that in our 1990 show, 17 of24 men there was a prelly cocky bunch of hillbillies In 1986, after putting all a spring show appeared in quartets. Our only regret was down in Macomb. But, the same questions with about 20 men on stage, the chapter not having enough time or music to work in regarding fall contest faced us-and did we board and the director agreed that the Prail'i­ the olher seven. really want to repeal the previous fall's eland Chorus should enter the spring con­ Bill, to gel back to the chronology, after experience against the big boys? lest, just to get a taste ofcompetition. When qualifying for the fall contest ill 1988, a We elected 1101 to compete, primarily, sign-up timecame around, however, only 12 decision had to be made; did we want 10 enter because we wanted to send a message that men agreed to go. Even so. the board and the another contest in a few months and expend "getting better" was more important than director felt that we ought 10 enter the con­ all thatenergy again? Several facts stared us "finishing first." We had accomplished test. After all, the only losers are those who in the face: something pretty significant for our chapter don't compete, right? At least, that's what (1) We had finished fifth and couldn't in three years and felt pretty proud of our­ we've all heard. realistically expect much improvementover selves. But it'sa littledifferent ifyou risk making the doldrums ofsummer. Thus, when the 1990 spring contests absolute fools ofyourselves, as we would be (2) One of our goals was 10 get men to rolled around this year, Macomb was a little doing by fielding a chorus ofonly 12 singers. contests in order to hear and to see the top apprehensive about how well it might do in Let's face it, most barbershoppers are not quartets and choruses, but our singing posi­ defending its title,especiallysinceseveralof tolerant of mediocre bmbershopping; they tion was 151h 0111 of 15 choruses. We those choruses absent from Ihe prior contest fidgel, Ihey offer lukewarm applause, Ihey wouldn't be able to see a single competing would now be singing. To our surprise, we may even get up and walk out. We've all chorus, and that's part ofthe fun ofcontests. were able to accomplish a few things cor­ seen it when a less-than-top-quality quartet How can you enjoy a convention if you're rectly and squeak by for allolher first-place takes the slage,especiallyat hospitalitysuites competing twice a year? finish. But, the sound and video recordings and afterglows. (3) Our board had made it a policy 10 pay revealed thaI there still were glaring prob­ Nevertheless, Macomb sent its dirty the registration fees for every competing lems. dozen, complete with nervous twitches, member, so we would have to cough tip wooden expressions, and unbalanced sound nearly $300jusl for the right to compete, 1101 (two tenors, five leads, three basses, and two to mention more money for a couple of continued on page 29

28 81mfnonizer September/Oelober 1990 So, for all you struggling chapters out continued from page 28 Blind members maysubscl"ibe there, here's our formula: (I) Borrow the philosophy of thc Nike to The Harmonizer on tape Plans for the fulure shoe company and "Just Do It!" We arc now at the point ofInking the next (2) Find a director who is willing to lead Plans arc ullderway, once again, to pro­ step in improving Qurchoflls-getting some a bunch ofguys who may not be at their best vide taped subscriptions to The Harmonizer coaching. While we've been able to achieve or a chorus that is not at full-strength. for Society members with vision impair­ a few things 011 ourown, it's lime to getsome (3) Provide a lot ofquarletting 0PP0rlu­ ment. Max Plaugher, a member from the outside perspectives and advice. Here's nities within yourchapter's regularrehearsal Johnny Appleseed District, will produce the where the district music education programs program. master tapes, which will be dupl icated by the come into play. Through Illinois DME (4) Don't waIT)' about contest place­ Media & Performance Department. George Peters, we're making arrangements ment; concentrate instead on score improve­ Postage will be provided by the Cleve­ tocontact people who can provide the exper­ ment. land, Ohio, Societ)' For The Blind, so cost tise we need. (5) Get some outside coaching, as ar­ will belimited to purchase oftapcs, dubbing None oftllis would have been possible I ranged through the district DME. time and a few incidentals. If tapes are thollgh, ifwe had1I0t decided, back ill 1986, There's never been a better time for returned for re-use, cost will be kept to a (a elller conlest,justfor thefull ofit. In fact, small choruses (20-30 men) to establish a minimum. we in the Macomb Chapter feel we may have strong music program. Maybe the formula \Ve anticipate charging $18 per year for had some influence on the reccnt Society that I'vedescribed will beofhelp. ['11 wager an initial taped subscription, which is the ruling to lower the choruseligibility require· that if yOll try it, you'll like it! @ sallle price as a regular non-North American mcnts for numbers of men on stage. Also, subscription to the magazine. As the pro­ the International Board of Directors has (Adapted Jrolll all article ill the lllllel gram continues, prices could be reduced. recommended that dislricts establish a pla­ lilly, 1990 isslle oj Attacks & Releases, Anyone wishing to take ndvantage of teau system for chorus contests. I/Iillois Dis/rict blllletill) this program is invited to call the Communi­ cations Department at the international of­ fice. ~ The ...have just released their "Wizard of Oz" routine. on VI'deo ... In. stereo. , A collector's item-you'll love it! $25 each plus $2 per order shipping and handling.

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September/Oclober 1990 8faJflJonizel~ 29 INSTITUTE OF LOGOPEDICS 1990 holiday greeting cards selected

tute benefit financially, but thousands of people learn about the Institute and its pro­ grmns. This year, in addition to the regularselec­ tion ofgreeting cards, aholiday postcard and a deluxe card are available. Two all~occa­ sion notecard designs are also for sale. Chapter chainnen or presidents of the Society for the Preservation and Encourage· ment of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America will be receiving copies of the In­ stitute's Holiday Greeting Card catalog during the month ofOctober. Members who would like additional copies of the catalog may write the Institute of Logopedics, 2400JardineDr., Wichita, KS 67219, orcall toll-free 1-800-835-104301' 1-800-937-4644. The Institute ofLogopedics is one ofthe most highly respected residential schools in the nation for children with multiple handi­ caps and communication disorders. Its emphasis on individualized programming and its leadership in developing seizure and behavior management programs bring chil­ dren from across the country to Wichita to leam and grow. Since its founding in 1934, the Institute of Logopedics has given more than 60,000 persons hope for a better lomor­ Nineteen-year-old Steve shows off the two cards he designed forthis year's Holiday row. @ Greeting Card Program, Holiday Home, on the left, and the Butterfly all-occasion card on the right. Intensive speech and language therapy have been part of Steve's program since he enrolled at the Institute in 1977. Despite a severe articulatory disorder, Steve talks constantly and uses sign language with his nonverbal friends. He recently began a part-time job in a sheltered workshop.

dancingsllowman, aglittering Clu"ist­ participation in the Holiday Greeting Card mas tree, and agailydecorated home Project. "It's apparent to me that the handi­ A highlight the designs to be found in capped children of this country are often this year's holiday greeting card collection sold shaft by those who are unaware oftheir from the Institute of Logopedics. potential. In addition, actress Susan Dey, from the 'Therearechildren at the Institute whose Actress Susan Dey posed with Mike, hit TV series "LA Law," is once again serv~ parents were told by experts that Ihe chil­ creator of this year's Snowman card. ing as the honorary chailverson oflhe Insti­ dren would never read or speak. But the Mike, who has vision, motor, hearing tute of Logopedics Holiday Greeting Card Institute has proven them wrong time and and expressive/receptive language Project. Dcy, wlto began her tenure with the time again." problems, has attended the Institute Project lasl year, fell in love with the Insti­ Each year, the Holiday Greeting Card since 1988. He has made considerable tute's children during her visit last October. Project features artwork created by Institute gains in behavior and academics and "This project is oneofthe few where Iget students on the cards. As cards are pur­ will be returning soon to his home school back more than I give," said Dey of her chased and mailed, not only does the Insti- district in Indiana.

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For three straight West Coast tour hosted by Barbersnop Mormon Tabernacle Choir In a collection years, the album has been the top & SWeet Adeline groups in San of inspirational and religious songs. selling Christmas record in Texas. Francisco, Los Angeles & Denver, The Many of the songs by both groups were album also features performances by arranged especially for this unique joint SONGS: THE SIDE STREET RAMBLERS and concert event. ClASS OFTHE 80s quartets, • 0 Come All Ya Fellhrul • Blue Chrlstmlls • How Great Thou M • The Windows 01 The World • Hew Yourself A Malry • The Chrlstmas Song SONGS: • Ode To Music Uttle Christmas •A Nightengale sang In • You Can Haw E\'8ry • Sweel HourOl Prayer • One Voice •I Wonder Whet You're Bertdey Squsre Ught On Bloadway • JJngle Bells/ S1elghride Doing For Christmas • The Long Day Closes • Tha Losl Chord • On A Wonderful Day Uka • Redhaad Medley • 0 Holy Night • I'll Walk With God • Danny Boy Today • This Is Alii Ask • I'll Be Home For • The sacral Of Christmas • Suddenly You're Older • Home On The Range Christmas • II's A Blue World • Chordbusler's March • Nearer My God To Thee • Cowntly C8101/ Away In AVAILABLE IN LP, • Ewrybody Lows A Lover • The Jimmy Wabb Medley AVAILABLE IN LP, A Manger CASSETTE & • Put Your Arms Around • Low At Home CASSEITE & COMPACT DISC _The Lord's Prayer COMPACT DISC Me, Honey AVAILABLE IN LP & •I Walked Today 'O'hele CASSETIE ONLY Jesus Walked • Silent Night, Holy Night • The Intermission Song

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September/October 1990 r3fmfnonizer 33 Tampa-fun and frolic 1991 seniors quartet contest planned

Welcome toTampa, The sixth annual seniors quartet contest home ofthe TampaBay will be staged in Tampa, Fla., during the Buccaneers, the re­ 1991 midwinter convention, which proves nowned allnual Gaspar­ you're never too old to compete on the ilia Festival and the international stage. Send in your entry fonn 1991 site ofSuperbowl early to qualify for this special competition. XXV! Any Society member (including mem­ After arrival and bers ofthe Frank H. Thorne Chapter) who is registration 011 Monday, 55 years of age or more at the time of the January 28, enjoy the contest is eligible to compete; however, the balance of the day at cumulative age of the members of each leisure to greet old New at Busch Gardens: The Dark Continent, a one-acre competing quartet must total at least 240 friends and make new display of Asian and Afican elephanls which allows visitors years (60 years average). ones. You may wish to the closest possible view of the world's largest land mam­ All quartets must be registered with the begin exploring on your mal in an all-natural setting. Society. Infonnation concerning registra­ own or simply relax and tion may beobtained by contacting the Quar­ get ready for the sun and fun filled days can't resist asecond visit to Orlando, Thurs­ tet Registry at the international office. Call ahead. That evening, enjoy dinner at one of day, January 31,offers another day of fun, (800) 876-SING. the many fine restaurants found here. fascination and fantasy at one of Orlando's All members ofcompeting quartets must Tuesday, January 29, brings fun, fasci­ three most popular attractions; The Magic be registered for the midwinter convention. nation and fantasy. These are the ingredients Kingdom, Epcot Center or Universal Stu­ Society quartet contest rules, as modified by that make nearby Orlando one ofthe USA's dios. the Contest & Judging and Executive com­ most visited cities. Spend the full day at one Another choice offered this day is a visit mittees, will apply. ofOrlando's three most popular attractions: toBusch Gardens, including, with it'sexotic No A&R session will take place. There The Magic Kingdom with seven themelands atmosphere of another time and place, the will be a finals contest only; no preliminary and nearly fifty attractions and adventures; Dark Continent. It offers something for ev­ or elimination sessions will take place. Epcot Center, a vast 260-acre complex eryone-fabulous rides, fascinating shows, The contest will be held on Saturday af­ combining two unique worlds into one animal displays and unique "around the ternoon, February 2, 1991, at I:OOp.m. Entry (Future World and World Showcase) or world" shopping. forms may be obtained from the interna­ Universal Studios, Florida's newest attrac­ Thursday night, you won't want to miss tional office and must be returned to the tion, offering an array of rides, shows and the Tampa Chapter Show, featuring the international office. displays based on some of the greatest mo­ Sidekicl

34 @faJfnOllizer September/October 1990 An International Championship is a great achieve­ ment. but what makes a champion great cannot be achieved. An elusive quality... It's a feeling. The elee· tl'icity of a great sound in performance. An excitement that only a few can generate. For over 15 years, the Bluegrass has shown a style, command, and attention to their craft that has put them at the of this uniquely American art form. It is in that tradition that they once again offer what will become a "must" for your collection. On UHere to Stay," the l3Iucgrass sing "Slap that Bass;' "Swanee," "Porgy and Bess Overture:' and "Love is Here to Stay," along with other great songs by George Gershwin.

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36 8!mfllonizer September/October 1990 Soon-to-be-third-place bronze medal­ ists, the New Tradition Chorus, from Northbrook, 111., showed 'em how during an evening session at Directors College,

continued from previous page before, I nearly swallowed my pitchpipe! Someoftile most knowledgeable men in the Society were 011 hand to help us through the days, Dean Mel Knight helped in every way, assisted by his "enforcer," Jim De­ Busman, A few of the highlights for me were: watching Greg Lyne work over the Janesville, Wise" Chord Hawks chorus at one of the evening sessions-absolutely amazing. Freddy King's first-night speech to the assembly-funny and hearl-wrench­ ing. Gary Stamm and Ev Nau'squartet. Gee Whillikers, presenting a great quartet rou­ tine on the last night to illustrate the rules of performance they had drilled into us all week, And, the (gulp) tear-wringing, (gulp) dynamic, (gulp, sniff) dissertation by Eric Jackson, music director of the Bryn Mawr, Pa" Chapter, on Saturday night. Not the least thrill, by any means, was the tour of Harmony Hall in Kenosha, a 10­ minute bus ride fr0111 the college and a six­ THE decade step back into one of the finest ex­ amples of residential tudor architecture in HAPPINESS North America. Most of us came away with a few new EMPORIUM ''------":"'f''f",lh friends, a lot of good memories, a mass of jJh..... t:,'< information to pass on to our choruses and a great feeling about this Society of ours that Experience the Thrills of continues to emphasize education, be it "TIl4.T'S ~~T~l?T4.I~~U~~T!" musical,leadership or teaching skills. This week ofactivities was one of the best expe­ The sixth and latest H.E. album is the first with baritone, riences in Illy 25 years of barbershopping, Rick Anderson. Side One captures the excitement of a live performance lalthough done in a studio) of the popular With our heads still spinning with infor­ "That's Entertainment!" show package. Side 1\\'0 mation, not yet placed on hard disk, our continues the tradition of H.E. variety and style foursome awaited the plane at Milwaukee, in ear·bathing stereo. still singing the tags learned during the week, along with our now-expanded repertoire. ThaI's Enle,talnmenlf now avaUabe on Compact Disc When we said "Good-bye" to Bob Metzger Mall Order P,ices in Seattle, we knew the Society had gained a auanlily Discounts? 01 Course! co VJdfO A1t~1ll Cnull"·Tf~c_ 101.1 S·rog·~ r«~ld l'blTl or l!~l>·· ~ 00 Thafs Enltltainmenl '><' >< friend and, vcry likely, a dedicated new 1"1/1,'.0--5151)) Vrtt fA Jr.crt -- 51 OOtJch Doub:e FUlure '>< OX' '><' >< melnber. CO ··TlUf$£n~!ll!'\..'n~11"·5H95n:h Control Yourself VMS V~~il . Oo.~·t Ftlt'J't-· »)00 >< X X Mel Knight says the schedule will call for P,tlS~ YoM Il't tl"t rc"):.j".~ n.T,S lMfClr I!lr.; Humble CMc~~ pl;zYt to. WPORIU',l RECORDS /lO·,·1 & Then shorter days nextyear, with e,'ening timefor lU5 II lM;~ru<" Dh ..t.l.lIr.r.~Ij:"· s. r: rn S$-Ill >< >< X Rise'U Shine >< >< relaxatiou, Ed, @ Name Rillhllrom the Star! Slreel Poslane & Handllnn 52.GD Canad'Jn orders specify ·U.S. Funds· Cily Slate Zip Q','erseas orders add 55 & specify ·U.S. Funds· TM d W.buV,.cl, l.!'~ or Idilrtf.\! 01 UMIf.t\ll mord ~I is no,t J r!~rlst,'lJt~n thJttM c,n:lnts 01 S')Ch rt,ord r.'lllt lpptcpril~~ lor tO~:i\l Tolal

September/October 1990 8'iaJflJonizer 37 Really, why compete?

by Eric Jacksoll As seen in the Harmony Local, bulletin of the Bryn Mawr, Pa., Chapter

One of the most famous sports events of minute mile, run in his youth, would make skills, of our relationships, ofour technolo­ all time is Roger Bannister's four-minute any fundamental difference in the quality of gies. To compete is to struggle and accom­ mile, which was run, astonishingly, almost his life is obviously an illusion. Or perhaps plish-to discover our personal strengths 36 years ago. Bannister visited the Penn not so obviously. and weaknesses. To compete is to discover Relays in Philadelphia last April, and I was Bannister wrote, 10 1wanted to know that that we can be lazy and work anyway, be reminded that people who accomplish ex­ it was possible to run a fast time and win tired and sparkle anyway, be angry and traordinary feats in I1mning, or mountain championships without necessarily running cooperate anyway. To be, in other words, climbing, or singing. often tell liS how and week in, week out. That's why the four­ extraordinary. And to take back to our why they accomplished what they did-and minute mile was important to me." You see, families and our everyday lives something that we rarely listen. Bannister had a higher purpose for his run­ much more significant than a trophy. Forexmnple, Bannister wrote, "It wasn'I ning, and his life, than gelling famolls for his Astonishingly, to most of liS, Roger as important afterI'ddone il." What? Roger, four-minute mile. He is now an internation­ Bannister-athlete, physician and knight of come on! It's important to liS. How could ally knowll neurologist who was actually the realm, who ran against the stopwatch in you say that? You're famous. Everywhere hampered in his profession by his reputation the most famous race ever run-wrote the you go, people remen1ber you. YOli were as an athlete. following:"1 sometimes think that wewould knighted, for gosh' sake! Not as important? Then why compete? Because, ofcourse, be beller offwithout stopwatches, so that no What are yOll talking about? It was more it is the race that is the thing. It is by one would know how fast orslow a race was important afterward. It !lad to be, didn't it? participating, full-out, in competition that run," True, it remained important to the rest of each man learns about himself and what is Thirty-six years later, Roger Bannister the world. But Bannisterstill had to wake up possible. still tries valiantly to communicate to us that each morning to the humdrum or to the Competition wakes us up. Competition it is the striving that el1l'iches life, not the exciting, tofamily and to career. That a four- causes an unpredictable development ofour prize. Please remind me when I forget. @

38 818JflJonizer September/October 1990 The Bryn Mawr Chapter ofS.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. Chord-ially Presents:

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Reading through some old Harmonizers over, the ever-changing rules and regula­ on the importance of a smooth transition about ten years ago, I noted that articles on tions of our organization, necessitated by between yearly chapter administrations. It membership seemed to reflect the same changing times and our non-profit status, pointed out such realisms as the fact that concerns through the years. Hugh Ingra­ make it important that even repeating offi­ newly elected officers, not yet vested with ham, then executive director, commented, cers attend COTS to stay lip with the latest authority, hesitate to infringe upon the pre­ "The only thing that has changed in our information. rogatives of the incumbents in the interval Society in the past 40 years is the people." I Offices such as secretary or treasurer between election and taking office. Like­ recently re-read some of those old Har­ demand well-trained incumbents. The vast wise, incumbents sometimes hesitate tocarry monizers, to get some background and his­ number of detailed reports and tax-law de­ on wilh programs which may be changed or tory on Chapter Officer Training School tai Is require amastery ofthe respective manu­ done away with by their successors. (COTS). als. Olher offices afford an opportunity for Oneofthethings emphasized at COTS is The first officer indoctrination and train­ the incumbent to be more innovative, and to for newly-elected officers to become ing session was the brainchild of Hugh bring his own ideas into play. Nonetheless, involved immediafely with their respective Pelmer, ofthe Ontario District, and was held there's nothing like having a good founda­ jobs. One ofthe best ways to kick this offis in Orelia, Ontario, in 1962. A total of 110 tion in the basics before "winging it" on your to have at least one combined meeting be­ members attended, representing 23 ofthe 26 own. And, when the supply ofideas dries up, tween the old and new boards during the Ontario chapters. While district and chapter familiarity with the tried and true programs lame-duck interval. COTS instructors also officer workshops were subsequently held taught at COTS can save the day. offer handy ways to short-circuit potential in conjunction with our international con­ friction that might arise from having, what ventions, the first international schools were More than I'llles and regulations would appear on the surface to be, two men held in 1965. For allendees, COTS offers a great deal in the same job. Even the best offriends can more than a dry and dusty review of the get themselves cross-wise in such a situ­ Organization vital to success respective rules for each office. The primary ation. COTS can help prevent things like Without effective leadership, we could thrust of COTS is to instill principles of that. not function as an organization. A lack of leadership, specific to the office, that can continuity in trained leadership, when chap­ make all the difference when a chapler prob­ Slart planning now ter offices are filled each year, can defeat lem arises. Most ofthe instructors have been Everyelected officer owes it to his chap­ even the strougest of programs. The practi­ through both good and bad limes as officers, ter to know his job and what's expected of cal solution is to send all chapter officers to themselves, and have "seen it aiL" There's him. Anned with the thorongh training COTS. When nominating committees inter­ no way that all the known problems, and afforded by COTS, he can enter upon his view prospective 1991 officers, the first solutions generated as a result, which have duties with confidence and enthusiasm. questiou to be asked should be, "Are you occured over the years could be written into To see one's chapter grow in reputation, available to attend COTS this year?" a manual. COTS offers a"hands-on" oppor­ strength, fellowsip and fun as a result of Few of us are born leaders; even those tunity for officers, novice or seasoned, to one's individual efforts is a richly rewarding who are can run into difficulty when we gain from the experience of the past. experience. To turn achapterover to succes­ don't know the full scope ofduties a chapter In addition, there is the fellowship of sors in better shape than it was when one officer job may entail. This is particularly working with other barbershoppers in a like started is a goal every chapler board should true of offices that require considerable at­ cause. Most of the facilities used by the strive for. tention to detail. various schools lend themselves to after­ By sending chapter officers, and those Allhough the mauuals prepared by the class socializing, the swapping of ideas and interested in taking on the officer role in international office go a long way toward information, and the chance to ring a few future years, to COTS, chapters will vastly describing the details of chapter jobs and tags. improve the chances for success in thecoming offering guidance and suggestions, there is year and assure a means ofproviding fulfill­ really no substitute for a classroom setting, How to kill a lame duck ment for the membership. Plan now to have where practice sessions, combined with the An article in the March, 1951, issue of all your officers attend the forthcoming opportunity to ask questions of qualified The Harmonizer was entitled, "How to kill a Chapter Officer Training School in your instructors, can start the new officer in his lame duck." It had nothing to do with district. @ job with confidence and capability. More- shooting crippled waterfowl, but centered

40 tflaJinonizer September/October 1990 ~...... • I Louisville International Convention Registration. June 30· July 7,1991 I

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September/October 1990 r!JfaJinonizer 41 craft Harmony Lane by Rob Campbell Arrangement Category Judge

The Sound Category series of minute adjustments, particularly creating the meaning ofthe text and impart­ Oneofthe things barbershoppers love is in the baritone and tenor. ing the full musical/textual message to the good sound. We love to sing in tune, with Often, in barbershop singing, these audience. Perfonners must bring songs to matched vowels, and whether we know it or adjustments are made quite unconsciously, life, and must support their plan creatively not, we love good rhythmic execution and a with singers using their ears as their best using proper phrasing, dynamics and tempi. balanced, resouant, blended tone. Some of guide. If you were to try to make your way Different songs fall into different cate­ us still revel in purely infonnal crooning, through a baritone part thinking of it all gories. Songs are primarily lyric, melodic, which is fine bY,me and something we need consciously-well, that way madness lies. rhythmic or comedic, medleys or parodies; to preserve, but it seems that many more of Similar word sounds, in good quality each has its own stylistic imperatives. us are also interested in improving the sound and optimum volume relationships between Among the factors considered by the of our quartet or chorus. voice paris, enhance the sensation ofconso­ interpretation judge are mood development The Society defines barbershop souud nance by mutual reinforcement of over­ from start to finish, communicating the as the "pleasing, expressive. auditory effect tones. Individual tone is important, and song itself, and the use of supporting de­ produced by the combination of similar­ with audible overtones we have a clear vices and combinations. One important sounding voices singiug justly tuned four­ mark of good singing. Overtones provide a key to success lies in properly approaching part harmony, with a predominant melody glow to the ensemble sound and enhance and highlighting the song's climax, where and the optimum superimposition ofconso­ every other musical element. To make the main mood or emotion of the song is nant harmonics of each voice part, so as to chords ring, roots and fifths must be identi­ communicated in its strongest fonn. This produce both audible overtones and combi­ fied and sung strongly, thirds somewhat could be a loud passage, or it could be a nation tones (sum and difference tones) to softer, and sevenths and added tones (sixths, very soft, tender moment. the extent that the sound appears greater ninths) softer yet. Somespecific devices areused to achieve than the sum of the individual voices." One of the recommendations of the interpretive goals: dynamics, volume lev­ What a complicated way to put it! Future II Sub-committee 011 Contests and els, tempo choices and tempo changes, the At any rate, this "expanded" sound is Judging was that the barbershop sound is musical devices-ritardando (slowing), judged using four basic criteria; accuracy our most unique asset and should be given accelerando (speeding), tenuto (stretching), of intonation to the tonal center and be­ more weight in contest. The International fermata (holding), rubato (free time), meter tween harmony parts (tuning), uniformity C&J Committeeand the Intemational Board (4/4,3/4), rhythm patterns, phrase shaping, of word sounds in good quality (vowell agreed, and, for a two-year trial period, basic legato (smooth) technique, the vocal consonant matching) proper volume rela­ starting in the spring of 1991, the Sound effecls of marcato (broad accent), staccato tionships between voice parts (blend), and judge's score will be weighted by a factor (light accent) and portamento (sliding), the precision of attacks, releases and overall of 1.5 so that, in essence, he will start with dynamic effects crescendo (louder) and synchronization (rhythmic accuracy). ISO points instead of 100. Olher changes diminuendo (softer), and the overall degree Generally speaking, in a given key, the are also being examined in committee. of expertise in inflection, diction and tonal melody singer should be faithful to the color. Boy, that's a lot! tonal center ("do"), while the hannony parts The Interpretation Category By evaluating these and other factors, tune to the melody. However, at one time For many concert musicians, the con­ theInterpretationjudgedetennines thedegree or another all parts must make pitch adjust­ cept of interpretation is suspect. Ideally, to which moods and emotions are created. ments to produce a fully consonant en­ they are trying to re-create a great com­ The judge must be receptive emotionally semble. The reason for this is that every poser's intentions, not put their own inter­ and analytically in order to arrive at the note has a function in addition to its loca­ pretive stamp on a work. It is different with correct score. tion. popular songs, though, where a proper in­ Barbershop sound is something we can LeI'S take the note B-flat; in a B-flat terpretation is a necessity for the song to analyze technically and objectively, whereas chord, the note functions as the roOI; in a G­ truly communicate. When it strengthens the value of interpretation rests in the ap· minor chord it becomes the third; in an E­ the song's lyric and message, supports the propriate enhancement of a given song. flat chord it is the fifth; in a C-seventh musical elements and tastefully enhances Next time, more on the other two scoring chord, it is the seventh. Since the natura) the finished product, interpretation is a categories, Arrangement and Stage Pres­ overtone series gives us the formula for wonderful, indispensable part of our style. ence. @ proper tuning of roots, thirds, fifths and The Society defines interpretation as sevenths to produce overtones, you can the artistic transformation of a musical set­ (From Attacks & Releases, l/Iillois understand the necessity for a never-ending ting into an emotional performance, strongly District Blllletill, Craig Rigg, editor)

42 t!fafinonizer September/October 1990 Looking At The \\\Jrld Through Rose Colored Glasses Every Tear Is ASmile In An Irishman's Heart What Kind 01 Fool Am I I Used To Call Her Baby I Baby Face I I Want A GirllMedleyl Old Cape Cod It's AGreat Day For The Irish lit's ALong Long Way CHIEFS OF STAFF To Tipperary I MacNamara's Band (Medley) I Never Knew I You Were Meant For Me (Medley) I May Be Gone For ALong Long TIme INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS They Were All Out Of Step But Jim Lonesome - ThaI's All Mary lou KIss Me One More TIme

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IWIIt n ... _-•• ~~_ '_"_0 'o__'_'~_ The distribution, sale or advertising of unofficial recordings is not a representation that the contents of such recordings are appropriate for contest use. Museum displays bring back memories

A display featuring the , 1941 interna­ tional champion quartet from Tulsa, Okla., currently domi­ nates the main lobby of Heri­ tage Hall Museum of Barber­ shop Harmony. The museum, located in the basement of the international headquarters building, is continually being updated and expanded for the enjoyment and information of Society members. Included in the Chord Bust­ ers display arc the actual Western-style shirt, pants and boots that comprised one of the quartet's uniforms, a scrap­ book that was presented to the quartet commemorating their win, and copies of sheet music for the songs they sang in contest, Photos show the group in a variety of poses and uni­ forms as World War II and olher events caused personnel changes. Visitors can also hear a recording of the Chord Bust­ A display of memorabilia from the Chord Busters quartet, 1941 champion, features a quartet ers singing two of their songs uniform, photos of the group and songs it sang. The display case is located in the lobby of the and listen to bass Tom Masenw Heritage Hall Museum of Barbershop Harmony at the international headquarters. gale talk about the quartet. Many of the items in the exhibit were Archives Committee, to raise funds to main~ Tapes of Edison cylinder records, do­ donated to the museum by Masengale and tain and display Society history. According nated by John German, include comedy by tenor "Doc" Enmeier. Oral-history in­ to committee chainnall and Past Interna­ sketches dating back to the 1890s. Several terviews with Masengale supplied interest­ tional President Dan Waselchuk, a mailing recent oral-history interviews, conducted ing information. to members will go out in October. by SWD Historian Grady Kerr, are cur­ A popular feature of the museum is the "We greatly appreciate the support we rently being translated. Littlest Theater, in which visitors can sit have received tlnough the years from bar­ A museum project includes making oral and watch video tapes of an early conven w bershoppers who recognize the value of history tapes available to the membership. tion, a portrayal of Society history, or the historical research and of displaying photos Collected over many years, these tapes latest contest session. In planning stage is and artifacts that have been important to contain amusing anecdotes, recollections an audio-tape library that will allow visitors our past," Waselchuk said. and thought-provoking comments by to hear the sounds of famous quartets and Recent additions to the museum collec­ members of medalist quartets, international Society leaders. tion have included an oil portrait ofthe Four presidents, arrangers and others. The Society's museum and archives are Harmonizers, 1943 champion, by Dick Museum funds have permitted purchase primarily supported by contributions from Sturges, and a framed set of photos of the of a hygrothennograph, used to measure barbershoppers. Each year, a fund drive is quartet donated by Gary Ives. International temperature and humidity in the museum/ held to raise money to continue this impor­ Historian Emeritus Dean Snyder donated a archives area. A display of museum activi­ tant activity; last year's drive resulted in collection of papers from Jean Boardman, ties was set up near the registration area at donations totaling $9,000. an early Society leader, relating to the the San Francisco convention. @ This fall, Society members will again be beginning of the Harmony Heritage series solicited, on behalf of the International of Society published music.

44 r3iaJfnonizer September/October 1990 Help keep barber shop quartet singing alive through LifeLine®

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46 8!aIfllOnizer September/October 1990 Society MasterCard Update

As readers may recall, MBNA America Bank, which issues the Society Master­ Card, contributed $10,000 toward the ex­ penses involved in bringing the Soviet Union's Quiet Don Quartet to the U.S. for its five-week visit, including the intenla­ lianal convention (see feature story, this issue). We currently have 5,200 Society Mas­ terCards in use. A check for $14,500 has been received as our share of participation in the program for the second quarter of 1990. This brings the total revenue re­ ceived by the Society, from use of the card Name' _ QTY AMT by members, to $40,000. _ TAPE $8.95 _ Address, _ If you arc not currently participating, Cityi __CD $14.95 _ and use plastic, anyway, why not consider S'a'eiZip, _ Shipping/Handling $2.00 joining the more than 5,000 Barbershop­ The distribution, sale or advertising of unofficial recordings is not a pers who are involved in this method of representation that the contents of such rl:'CorJings 'Ire ilppropriale for conlesl u!>('. TOTAL raising non-dues revenue? As a non-profit organization, most of .iIt!__,~._.~~••..•.• ~ •..~f##'...... the Society's music education programs are designed as break-even ventures, or are :~ ~ 'F:~r~a~kS ·~la~::TE::a::·:: ·~AND· S~~NDS' ~~~ services based on a share of dues income. T:e S::::T ·is .. Additional revenues, such as those from the I• offering personalized "LETTERS from SANTA CLAUS". This ., cheerful greeting includes a colorful T-shirt transfer. - MBNA MasterCard, permit enhancement ~ To order send names and addresses of the children alOng~., of those programs at no additional cost to , with $4.00 (U.S.) per letter. Letters will be mailed & • postmarked from NORTH POLE between Dec. 1st & 20th. • the membership, Orders received· later than December 19th will receive an . "after Christmas" letter. PLEASE ORDER EARLY! I, • • • See advertisement on the inside back .. • MA I I... ORDERS TO: Santa's Workshop • '. cover of this issue. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS The Great Land Sounds .., WI LL BE DONATED 1'0 TilE P.O. Box 55349 ... I,.. INSTITUTE Of LOGOPEDICS. North Pole, Alaska 99705-0349 )". PLEASE PRINT •' •• Name BoyOGlflD ••• o' Custom Cloisonne Pins · , Address EngJIShOSpllnl5hD . available for your chapter, show I~ (I', & 5"" Z'P) .. :::.'''' .. gl"h~:~::~g ·1," • ••• City & State ltp·-.• O"e"@ ~ II additional space IS needed, please allach another sheel. U,~~ (i :~:::::ED BY j I ~ & .~' •• CITY STATE liP , ~ ANDSEWON 25C elllra per Jeller on Foreign Overseas Mad 337 Main St., EI Segundo CA 90245 ~ (213) 322·0727· FAX 213-322-2661 ·11 Dale Thank You ,.' ~-, ~~....: '.• ...-.,.,.._ ~'.-.-.'.-:~~.~=-:'••.•" ".'.. o.-...r~ ~.-...... •• ••

September/Oclober 1990 8!mfnonizer 47 The Soviets were here!

urely by now, every barbershopper not allowed to take rubles out of the coun­ s knows Ihat the Quiet Don Quartet, try). The 139th Stl'cct Qual'tct volun­ them through customs, then were chauffered by limosine to a hotel. The Manhattan from Rostov-on-Don, USSR, visited Ihe teered to handle the financial arrangements, Chapter's annual show, held at Carnegie U.S. this summer. The unusually high with baritone Pete Neushul taking care of Hall on June 2, featured, in addition to the media attention attracted by this historic the details. President Jim Richards ap­ Quiet Don Quartet, the Alexandria Har­ Irip makes it a good bel thai most of North pointed a committee, headed by Neushul, monizers, Manhattan's Dig Apple Cho­ America was made aware of the event. Few consisting oflhe 139th Street Quarlel, FWD I'IIS, Ihe Bluegrass Student Union, 1978 barbershoppers. however, know the par­ Barbershopper Bob Bisio, who had experi­ international quartet champion, and the ticulars of the journey. ence in inter-consulate relations, and Heller, Growing Gil"ls quartette from Sweden, The quartet was fOllned after its mem­ to take charge of the openttion. current Harmony, International champion. bers, while touring Gennany with the choir While Bisio tackled the byzanline de­ The Russians closed ,!lei,. part of the show oflhe Rostov PedagogicallnslituleofMusic tails of arranging U.S./Sovict govemmen­ by singing "God Bless America," having in September, 1987, heard and met with the tal approval for Ihc Irip, Neushul made received the words and music jusl48 hours Ruhrpolt Company, a Gennan quartel thai quick progress on the even knottier prob­ before! Interviews and perfonnance clips later enlertained during Ihe Society's 1988 lem of finances. Through a suggestion by were shot and aired on NBC and CNN. convention in San Antonio. The Soviets Dundalk's Bill Moreland, IheMBNABank, After the show, the Russians spent a few were captivated by the barbershop sound which issues the Society's credit card, of­ days being shown the sights of New York, and the Germans encouraged (hem to form fered 10 conlribute $10,000 IowaI'd airfare including a Sunday picnic sponsored by the Iheir own group. They did so, developed a for the project, a major hurdle. Following host chapter. repertoire by phonetically learning the up on a simple announcement from the On June 5, the Russians were taken English words, and became popular per­ international office that chapters might help north to Boston, where they were intro­ formers in local concerts. by staging bcnefit shows for Ihe Quiet Don duccd to Mayor Flinn. Hosted by barbcr­ In May, 1988, Alexandria, Va., Chapter Quartet, Neushul and his network put to­ shop families, they were treated to a sail member Dean Rust heard abarbershop qum1et gether a twelve-show tour during the month around Cape Cod before singing for Gover­ on a morning CBS News broadcast. Al­ of June for the quartet; the proceeds of these _nor Dllkakis on Friday and being inter­ though singing a popular American song in shows to cover the remainder of the ex­ viewed by numerous members of the local English, Ihe foursome had a dccided ac­ penses. cent. When the an- media. On June 8, they appeared on a bar­ nouncer reported that bershop show at the quartet was Rus­ Boston's Fanueil sian, Rust followed up Hall with the Sci­ on the story. Eventu­ tuate Chol'lls, the ally, a recording of Sounds of Con­ (he program was ob­ cord chorus, Ihe tained and forwarded Narragansett Bay to our international Chorus (N.H.) and office by Ihen-Inter­ the NED quartets national Vice Presi­ thai qualified for dent Jim Richards. international Society Manager contesl-Salurday of Communications Night Live, Primc Ray Heller wrole to Alliance and the quartet, including Rcunion, pillS the some Society sheet Guests and hosts swapped hats as the Quiet Don Quartet and the 139th Street , music and recordings Quartet got together in San FranCISco (I to 1'): Pete Neushul, Evgeni Feldman, John our 1980champion. in the package. An Sherburn, Yuri Vasiliev, Doug Anderson, Oleg Kovalenko, Jim Kline and Sergei The nexl stop for exchange of corre- Tarakanov (bart, lead, lead, tenor, tenor, bass, bass, bari). the Quiet Don spondence followed and, in 1989, Ihe four- Many chapters coutdbutc cffol'ts Quartet was Co­ some was invited to visit the U.S. for a tour, to the cause lumbus, Ohio, for participation in Ihe Apple to conclude with participation in the San On their U.S. arrival in New York, the Corps, the Johnny Appleseed District's annual barbershop craft clinic weekend, Francisco convention. Quiet Don Quartct members were hosted The Quiel Don Quartel accepled Ihe by the Manhattan, N.Y., Chapler. They June 9-10. They also visited the Daylon, invitation, provided cxit visas and financ- wcre met at the airport by achaptcr member ing could be arranged (Soviet citizens are from the immigration service, who sped continued on next page

48 rf}/mfllonizer September/October 1990 i_.._~~ .. _,~ .. _,~.~~ .. _.. _.. _,~ .. _.. _.. _.. _.. _,~._ .._.. _.. _.. _,~~,_ .. - i Ohio, chapter meeting and received a proc­ lamation from Russian-speaking Ohio ( Remember the gang that i Secretary of State Sherrod Brown. I ' h h I Traveling east to Washington, D.C., alii' I sang, .. Wit a p oto. I visitors appeared on a dinner show at Lisner I • Official convention photographer i Theater, located on the campus of George i for S,P,E,B,S.Q,S.A, Inc. I Washington University, with the Home­ I • Groups of 4 or 400 - Our specialty ! towne USA Chorus, Montgomery County, I i Va., and the Fairfax, Va., Jubilaires, plus i Jim MinerPhotography, Inc. I quartets from both host chapters. The show i The Loop Mall I took place on June 12. i Kathy Hawkins 2216 Dundee Road i On arrival in Columbia, S.c., June 13, and im Miller Louisville, Kentucky 40205 i the group participated in a press conference / J (502) 454-5688 i at the airport, then attended a reception at ._.. _..--..--.,_ .. _.. _.,- .. _..--..--.. _.. _.. _..--...--..._., _.. _.._...--...--..--.. _.~--...-- ...--....--...-- . the center for cultural arts. The next day, they did a half-hour radio talk show in the morning and appeared on "Carolina To­ day," a TV talk show, in the afternoon. That evening, they were on a show spon­ sored by the Columbia Chapter and shared the bill with Columbia's New Dixie Hal" many Brigadechorus and Charlotte, N.C. 's, Carolina Chord Company chorus. On June 15, the foursome toured the children's ward at the county hospital, lunched with local performing arts groups and attended a chapter party in the evening, The governor presented them with the Order of the Pal­ metto. Winging to Chicago on June 16, the Quiet Don Quartet appeared on a show produced by the Northbrook chapter that featured the West Towns Chorus of Lom­ bard and Northbrook's NewT"adition Cho· ''us, plus the Chicago Chord of Trade quartet. Later in the the week, the Russians performed for the opening ceremonies of the Directors College in Kenosha, Wise., and toured Harmony Hall. On June 19, the group traveled by van to perform at a concert-in-the-park in Rock Island, Ill. The quartet went sight-seeing on June 20 and, on June 21, performed on an "Intemational Inter-chapter Barbershop ChorusSummit,"highlighting ashow hosted by the Davenport, Iowa, Chordbusters that featured six choruses and ten quartets. The foursome also visited the following area chapters: Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Sterling Rock Falls in Iowa, and Rock Is­ land, Peoria and Dubuque, Ill. The Minneapolis and Hilltop, Minn., chapters hosted the Quiet Don Quartet's next stop-the twin cities, The St, Paul chapter sponsored a picnic on the four­ some's arrival, June 23. That evening, the

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September/October 1990 8iaJinonizer 49 continued from page 49 co-hosting Comlllodoresand Great North­ ern Union choruses, abetted by LOL's competing quartets at international, Har­ monyWol'l{s and Celebration! plus alternate ESllrit de Corps, staged a show featuring the Soviet quartet. The Commodores also hosted an afterglow the following day at the Sheraton Midway HOlel. June 26 found the Russians at Disneyland, where they performed with the Dapper /. Dans, the park's resident barbershop quar­ tet, and joined in a sing-out on Main Street, .oJ \ '1- USA, at high noon. This event was tele­ The Quiet Don Quartet paid a visit to former president Ronald Reagan during the vised nationally as a segment of the Enter­ tripto Los Angeles, prior to the international convention. It was during Reagan's visit tainment Tonight program. After a visit to Moscow for a summit conference in 1988 thtat the sounds of barbershop with fanner President Ronald Reagan on harmony from that part of the world first reached western ears.

By the time our visitors got contest final session on Saturday night. On to Seattle, July 1, local coordi­ Monday, July 9, they boarded a plane for nator Burt Staffen thought they their flight back to the Soviet Union. @' looked a mite travel-worn, so, after pelforming that day on a Biographical infol'll1ation show sponsored by the Bellevue, Yuri Ivanovich \lasiliev, tenor, was born Wash., Chapter that featured the in Bugurllslan in 1935. He serves as city choir director in Rostov-on-Don, sings in NOI'thwest Sound chorus, the the chamber choir and manages the qllar­ Most Happy Fellows, the tet. He is all instructor and the state man­ Growing Girls and SNOBS' ager oj the Illstitllte ojMllsic. Good TimeSingers, Staffen ar­ Evgeni Garreivich Feldman, lead, was ranged forthe foursome to spend born in 1956 in Lllbillov, Moscow. He is a classical flutist and sings in the chamber the next day relaxing, taking in choir, ill addition to the quartet. a few sights and sampling the Oleg Nickolaevich Kovalellko, bass, was local cuisine. born in Nevellllomik in 1963. He is a On the Fourth ofJuly, the student of theoretical composition while Quiet DonQuartet received three serving on the faculty of the Rostov Peda­ gogical Institute of Music. He manages standing ovations at the Inter­ another musical institllte and sings in the national Show in San Francisco. chamber choir. During convention week, they Sergei AlexGndro\'ich Tarakanov, bari­ also made appearances on the tone, was born in 1958 ill Gorky, f1ear AIC Show, Wednesday night, Moscow. He teaches at a choir directors and sang prior to the quartet school and is director ofa women's choir.

The Soviet foursome (top) belted one out during rehearsals in Columbia, S.C. ... however, they agreed that choreog­ raphy (below) wasn't one of their strong points.

June 27, the group joined the 139th Street Quartet for ajoint concert at the Los Ange­ les Equestrian Center in Burbank, then, with media coverage, visited area chapters. During a side trip down the coast, June 28­ 29, for a perfomance at the University of San Diego, the quartet was awarded a proc­ The Quiet Don Quartet became Mouseketeers while performing another hat trick lamation by the mayor. On June 30, they at Disneyland with the Dapper Dans, pictured above (I to r): Mike Economou, performed on the pier at Santa Monica. Shelby Grimm, Jerry Siggins and David Fries.

50 !jfaJfllonizer September/October 1990 A bumpy trip to iriternational ends well

Fullerton, Calif., Chapter Barbershop­ pel's Mike Levering and Ron Precup, both youthful members, departed home for the San Francisco International Convention on Friday, July 6, in Levei'ing's car. At about 1:30 p.m., Levering's mother, the wife of Fullerton Barbershopper Don Levering, received a phone call stating that the boys had been in an accident and were on their way to the hospital. The call was made by Santa Maria, Calif., Chapter Barbershopper Brad Bor­ man, who was also on his way to the con­ vention. He had witnessed the accident and stopped to render assistance. Borman had noticed the Levering vehicle because of the SPEBSQSA license plate frame and knew it belonged to a fellow barbershopper. An unsafe lane change by a brown van had forced the boys off the road and when Bannan got to the Levering car, it was upside-down in a gully. When he pulled the TH~ boys from the vehicle, Mike Levering was NIGHT HOWlS unconscious, but by the time more help had Have performed Barbershop Harmony in Comedy Style in arrived and an ambulance had been called, 31 states, Canada, Sweden, and for the U.S.O. in Japan, Levering regained consciousness, gave Guam, Okinawa, Hawaii and the Phillipines. Borman a phone number and asked that he Contact: Don Challman, 916 W. Co. Rd. 0-2 call the parents, which Borman did. St. Paul, MN 55126 (612) 484-9738 After assuring the Leverings that the boys were not badly hurt, Borman and his wife continued their journey, watching for the brown van, which had not stopped after the accident. Sure enough, they spoiled the van further down the road, pulled over by the California Highway Patrol. Borman stopped and informed them of the circum­ is now on CD! stances of the accident he had witnessed. That's right! The Ritz has just finished a brand Meanwhile, the Leverings had departed new recording entitled "The Ritz . ..On Moon; to drive 200 miles to be with the boys. light Ba)'." This new recording has somc of your When they arrived at the hospital, the boys had been treated and released and, although favorite Ritzsongs like: "I'OII Can'r PIa)' Sweet Adeline sore, bruised and battered, they wanted to all No Piano; Louisville LOUi and java Jive" plus some exciting new matcrial. Ofcoursc, wc continue to the convention. Since they have cassettes available of both recordings. wer~ not in any shape to drive, the Lever­ Send this order form and your check payable to the "The Ritz" ings took them to San Francisco. (Canadian orders please specify "U.S. Funds") Don Levering's report went on to state, "After the chorus contest on Saturday, we Ritz Recordings were standing in the parking lot with thou­ 3154 Sherbrooke, Toledo, Ohio 43606 sands of other convention folks when Brad The distribution. sale or adl"erlising 01 unofficial recordings is nol a representation thaI Borman found the boysI He had been ­ the contents of such recordinllS are appropriate for contest use. looking for them, among all those faces! He told them how glad he was that they had ------made it to the convention, after all. It was I ORDER FORM Quantity Total I a very emotional time for all of us. We had I The Rit I so much to thank him for, the boys were thrilled to see him, and my wife and I were I I grateful for the opportunity to thank him, I I personally." I The Ri, I In appreciation and recognition of a fellow Barbershopper who went the extra I I mile, the Leverings have donated $100 to I I Logopedics in Borman's name. Mike I Name I Levering says that, more than anything I Address I else, he hopes someday to be able to sing a la~ ~ barbershop song or two with Brad Borman. L _ Zip I @

September/October 1990 r3!arrrumizer 51 The Way I See It ...

Cal's corral (adapted from 111'0 articles ill Hometown News, Johll Rosenblatt, editor) No more quartets!

by Col Sexton by Keith Clark Music Director, Montgomery County, Md. Chatauqua County, N.Y.

When yOll leave your home or place of In recent years, our membership has Over the years we have seen a phenome­ business on Tucsday* evenings. are you peaked and started to decline. Society stud­ non in our Society. wherein we have lost going to "chorus rehearsal" or to "chapter ies have indicated that an over-emphasis on many members. That phenomenon is known meeting?" Ifyou joined the Society during chorus singing and chorus competition may as"quartetshock"! I, personally, have known its first 25 to 30 years, your answer would lie behind our decline in membership. I several men who suffered this dreaded dis­ probably be"chaptermeeting." Ifyoujoined agree! ease and have left because ofit. A quartet is the society during the mid-sixties or later, DidYOI/ knoll' tllat, iI/ 1954, tile Mal/lllll­ fonned, smiles are on the faces, work is put your answer would likely be "chorus rc­ tan. N.Y., Chapter had over 600 members? into learning the songs, time is spent in hearsaL" Why is there this difference in The chapter met once a momll at tile old perfecting the unit, and, for reasons known orientation? Ruppert Brewery in Manhattan. Quartets only to that foursome, the unit is suddenly Theanswer lies in the steadily increasing (JIIlIgllest barbershoppersfrom milesarollllll no more. emphasis on chorus activities, beginning clamored fo be atoneoftllOse meetings. The Some of the hardier souls seek out oth­ around 1962 and continuing to date. When ManJwttali ChOl'IIS. howe\'er,rehearsedOIIce ers to fill this need for the "quartet sound" o. C. Cash fonnded the Society, the premise a week and neverhadmore than thirt)' or so which is so addictive. Meanwhile, there are was that any man who loved barbershop participallts. music was welcomed as a member. Many By 1972, Manlloltan's membership had others who, now that they are no longer men who joined in the early days didn't even declined by so milch that the)' mergedwith a needed in that disbanded orreformed group, sing! They jnst loved to listen to barbershop chapter ill Queens. quietly leave foJ' other horizons. and wanted to be part of the preservation 111/983. a new chapter was organized ill Nothing could be fnrther from the truth movement. But, most of the men joining Manhattan aronnd the Big Apple Chorl/s, I than u not needed"! Every barbershopper is early on were quartet singers. was the chol'l/s dil'ector oftile old Manhat­ needed! The experience that was gained in The chorus, as we know it today, didn't fan chapter ill 1969 alld 1 am a charter a quartet surrounding, has made most good exist. Chapterchoruses started cropping up, I/Iel/lbel' ofthe Big Apple Chorl/s. singers more able to share, teach, and re­ here and there, beginning in the mid-forties, A little over six months ago, Ollr chapter form, with others, into new quartets. What Chorus interest continued to increase, and started a new program. We call it the SIG a loss to just fade into memory. when the district structure became fOlmal­ program, all acronym for Special Interest I will do my part to help rid our Society ized in the early fifties, district chorus con­ Group(s). Uncler the SIG program, a half­ of this most feared and hated condition by tests were introduced. By 1953, interest, hourofevery chaptermeeting is dedicated to not recommending anyone for a quartet, Society-wide. had increased to the point that non-chorus barbershop activities, such as never asking anyone to sing in a quartet, or an unofficial chorus contest was held as a wQodshedding, tag singing, quartet coach­ el'ersuggesting that the foursome that sounds special event at that year's international ing, quartetting, vocal techniques and music tllat good, should register. convention. In 1954, the first official inter­ theor)'. I, for one, think this program has I will never, repeat,never, do this. Until been great! We are Ilowentering the second national chorus competition was held. the next time. e Chorus interest initially helped theSoci­ phase of the SIG program. No longer an (Froll/tlle Erie Canal Crier, Walt Hart, ety grow to numbers higherthan everbefore. experiment. the SIOs will become a penna­ editor) However, instead of the chorus being just nent part of our chapter life. one of a variety of barbershop activities I am proud that our chapter is one of the . '\ ,I -:. being offered by the chapter to its member­ first in the Society to recognize that the _~I~S~ ship, in most chapters the chorus became the "chapter" and the "chorus" are not one and ...... _~ ...... ,.. '~14(' primary activity. The other activities, such the same. Our next quarterly workshop will .;.;.;.;.;..•.•. ,.,'.' -~"~_ .. .ot.'\.' as quarteuing, tag singing, woodshedding, be dedicated to quartelling. Programs for ._ - { etc., were left to the individual members to existing quartets, in addition to the fOlma­ ~~. do on their own time outside of the chapter tion of quartets, VLQs (Very Large Quar­ 7· meeting. Ourrecruitment efforts focllsed on tets), etc., will be part of Ihis exciting day. men who already knew how to sing. and the Let's all work together to make each of Wisconsin Congressman Les Aspin ar­ non-singer, no maller how much he loved ourchapters one that lives upto O. C. Cash's ranged to provide the Society with the barbershop, was made to feel unwelcome. original premise. When yOll leave home flag that was flown over the U.S. capitol, That's quite a departure from O. C. Cash's nex tTuesday* evening, make surethat you're on the opening day of the San Francisco premise: "anyone who loves barbershop is leaving for your chapter meeting, not your convention. Posed with the at welcome." chorus rehearsal. e the front door of Harmony Hall are inter­ national staff members Robin Butkee *Readers substitufe appropriate day. Ed. (left) and Jill Heg,

52 8!millonizer September/October 1990 Jim Bob Kirkendoll sez: Letters to the Editor lIIEY'RE To the editor: If we could have had a buck for every onc who took our picture, or asked to have The day before I left for San Francisco, their picture taken with liS, we would have I mLL was contacted by the Chicago White Sox. had a very fine paying job. We had several They asked ifmy qUaltet, the BarberChords, interviews with newsfolk, as well as several could sing at their old-timers game, July II, TV shots. Most ofthem asked if we did this commemorating the 1917 World Series all the time, or "is this some sorl of club?" HERE! champions. Few of them admitted to having heard of "I moon, are we reody fOf !his? Irs been over a Frank White, our lead, would still be en SPEBSQSA. yOOl now and ihe Dealer's Choice is still togethe<. No list fights. 110 lawsuits. Just thlee howl intllidools route from the convention, so our baritone, We did sing with some out-of-town and ooe old SOleheod, puttin' out asoooI tOOt oo~ a Ralph Aldridge, took over as lead. I asked barbershoppers, and there was a guy from compoct dis< coo dornl. Don Peddycord to sing baritone, and Dick Holland, whose wife had just joined a sing­ And speoking of COs,lheir new ~rie, Like The Beery sang bass, while I sang tenor. ing group, who asked if we were singing First TIme, is sttonget tOOn a 51Kie pot,h of We sang inside the gates before the barbershop. Some even asked about our ~Iopei\os. Imoon, dyoo like yOlK 'Shop spiced, yoo've game as 40,000 fans and about half the chapter-including a young vocal music gono tty ihis.lrs like aflee Iex-Mex buffel. Somethin' fOf ev8f\'body, knowwholl moon, old son? country's media were coming in. Between major from aUf town, who sings tenor. He T"I!his menu: Mr. Plano Man, Rose Colored innings. we circulated in the upper deck. promised to visit our chapter. Glasses, You'll Never Know, ~us 60"1 POIk.(s Just one song per section-just the chorus What did we get out of this? Free manumentol Beach Boys of old-time songs. There was no time for parking, admission to the game, and tickets Medley, ritOOrs ."", full-scale productions-they loved it! for a later home game. Plus, the greatest not enough, odd \~"..... _•.. ' The whole point of this letter was to tell barbershop experience we ever expect to oll·!h&bo

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September/October 1990 o!Jfminonizer 53 Young Men in Harmony

The Arts High Barbershop Four vis­ ited the Montclair, N.J., Chapterrecenlly as part of the Young Men In Harmony program. The quartet is coached by Dick Boyle, directorof the Ocean County, N.J., Ocean Aires Chorus. (I to r): Don Reckenbiel, director of Montclair's Dap­ per Dans of Harmony, Antonio San­ taro, Darrell Walls, Damian Wilborne and Bernard Barr.

Reviewing tile releases Far Western quartets exclusive by Don Richardson Phoenix, Ariz.

In looking at the names on the list of throughont. It's difficult to categorize the pion; that is, they don't take enough chances quartet champions in the Far Western Dis­ songs; most of them are relatively easy to to be really great. The sort of confidence trict directory, I'm struck by an irony: not listen to and there are few points of criti­ that the top quartets display is the result of all of the quartets that competed in interna­ cism. The two weakest songs, I think, are years ofsinging together and ofchoosing to tional contests from the Far Western Dis­ "Cabaret" and the accompanied "Some­ reject lheeasy, prediclable path whichcontest trici have won OUf district contest. Then, 1 body's Knockin' at Your Door." Both are judges usually reward. Of course, it isn't imagine. there arc groups here that have C(uitestrophic; that's probably why thequarlet necessary to become the Four Under Par to WOIl our district contest and never qualified had Larry Wright accompany them on the be regarded as creative, yet such comedy forthe international competition. This means gospel tune; unfortunately, inadequate sal­ groups do have something to say to more that the list of our quartet champions (and vation. serious quartets. international competitors) is very exclu­ The solos on "River of No Return" Finally, what a pleasure it is to compli­ sive. (which is also re-recorded to add a pleasant ment a group on including all of the publi­ Introducing the 1988 Far Western Dis­ depth of sound), "Do I Love You" and cation information about the songs they re­ trict champion quartet, Musician's Choice: "When 1 Look in Your Eyes," are all done corded. The composer's name and the year 1 bought a copy of their casselle, "With a quite well. Despite being wrillen in 1939, is given for all fourteen songs, and thirteen Smile and a Song," at the Barbershoppers' "Do I Love You" is one of the most mod­ of them list arrangers. This attentiveness to Shop at COTS in Anaheim, and it is the ern-sounding of the songs, but then, the paying debts is what I hope to see emulated subject of this month's column. composer was Cole Porter. by other groups in the future. The cassette features f01l11een songs, so Although the quartet uses a very jarring To order "With a Smile and a Song," you get your IHoney's worth. The songs technique of increased nasality to empha­ contact Craig Ewing, 7297 Cherokee Cr., range from 1917 to 1988 in composition size a point, I suppose the primary criticism Buena Park, CA 90620 (714) 521-8221 or year, and they include good, solid barber­ ] have to level against Musician's Choice is Ray and Bev Magill, 211 N. 3rd Street, shop, show tunes, an accompanied gospel the same one I made about the Great West­ Fowler, CA 93625 (209) 834-3331. @ song, three solos, and rewarding singing ern Timbre Company,lhe 1986 FWDCham-

54 8"!aJilJonizer Scptcmbcr/October 1990 Music hath charms. Jl. '13ar6ersfiopper's Psa{m by Ken Gisoms Polk County, Fla.

After silence, that which comes nearest '71ie clion{ is my snepnmC; to expressing the inexpressible is music. Music is indivisible. A dualism of feeling J sna({ IlOt sillg /fat. and thinking is resolved to a state of unity. It mal(gtn. me to fie d01lJn in cneap notds in which one thinks with the heart and feels with the brain. 11lnere J 1IJoodsnea 'tie dmvII. Music is a means ofgiving fonn to inner feelings without attaching them to events or It objects in the world. The entire pleasure (eadetn me ill tne patns ofbasses, consists in creating illusions, and common !For perversity's sal(g. sense is the greatest eHemy ofmusic appre­ ciation. What gives music its universal appeal is the fact that it is, at the same time, ~Yea, tnollgn J 1IJa(f(tnrollgn. tne varley of the most subtle and intangible, and the most contest, primitive ofall arts. It can make a dog howl or silence a crying baby. J wi({fear 110 jlldge, Too many people are trying to justify !For my qllartet is witn. me. the precision with which organized musical sound is produced, rather than the energy with which it is manipulated. By concen­ '71ieir sevet/tns alia oveltolles­ trating on precision, one arrives at tech­ nique; but by concentrating on technique, '71iey comfort me. one does not arrive at precision. '71iey preparest a I(gy enallge forme Melody is the golden thread by which In tfie presence ofseven frats; the ear is guided and the heart reached. People compose for many reasons: to be­ '71iey alloilltetn.my ncaa witn. collfMet/ce. come immortal; because the piano happens '!l'(yStage PresC1lCC I1l11lletn. over. to be open; because they wallt to become millionaires; for the praise of friends; be­ cause one has looked into a pair of beautiful SlIrdy namlOllY alla (arYllgitis sna({foe· eyes; or for no reason whatever. Every composer knows the anguish and despair (ow me occasioned by forgetting ideas which one JI({ tne days ofmy (ife. has no time to write down. The public today must pay its debt to Jllla J 1vi({awd{in tne nOllse of'Xfllosna great composers of the past by supporting !Forever. the living creators ofthe present. You can't TIlE BEST OF TWO WORLDS have critics with standards, you can only __ Compact Discs@$15'i'l have music with standards which critics __ Casselles@$11'i'l may observe. GROWtNG GIRLS ALL GROWN UP Time is to the musician what space is to __ CompactDiscs@S14'i'l the painter. Psychologists have found that Casselles@$t01i music does things, whether you like it or THE SECOND EDlTtON t not. Fast tempos invariably raise the pulse, __ CompactOiscs@S14'i'l respiration and blood pressure; slow music Cassettes@S9l!; lowers them. Music hath channs to soothe SECOND EDlTtON T.SHtRTS the savage beast, soften rocks, or bend a 95 knotted oak. $7 r,)(h(Adult Sile:sOoo)) Good musicians execute their music, OL OXL OXXL but bad ones murder it. Some musicians The International Convention MdS2:tlSll'~~oo take pains with music, others give them. It Pin is still available, TOTAl(f~~~/USIvrd;l is not necessary to understand music, it is If you missed getting yours only necessary to enjoy it. in San Francisco - send $5.00 Of all the arts, music is practiced most. and we'll RUSH one to you. Music is a kind of counting perfomled by the mind without knowing that it is count­ ing. The hardest thing in the world is to ( ) start up an orchestra, and the next hardest is THE BEST OF TWO WORLDS to stop it! P.O. Box 4010' 910 tbc!lilnd Llne There should be music in every house. T Jenefsolw,"e,ltI41131·4100 The more you love music, the more music All OldelS Sen' UPS ~ ~~ Rush Orders Call (812) 28H083 you love. <.'ll (9 am· 5:30 pm ESt t.lon· flil Cardl hp. (Seell ill Notes from Polk, Clille Clal'y, n-.e (W.r'W'.Qf\. ~.~ (Jt ~,trtlSr.g t

September/October 1990 8imflJonizer 55 ~ ~ Swipes 'n Swaps

Swipes 'II Swaps listings are non-commercial ads only, The Morris Music Men, MorrisCounty, N.J.'sonly GOWITHTHE GOLD! Ninely medium-weighlgold published as a service to readers. Rate: S10 percolumn barbershop chorus, is seeking a dynamic music uniforms for sale. Chapter is disbanding. Asking inch or portion thereof. All ads subject to approval by director 10 lead our 40-man, gOOd-singing chorus. $6 each for entire lot, $7.50 for minimum of 75 the publisher. We welcome inquiries from personable, knowl­ shipped collect. Extra bolt of cloth included. Send edgeable and patient individuals who are interested $1.50 for color photo and details to: Gordon Mad­ CHORUS DIRECTORS WANTED in providing long-term musical leadership and who sen, 708 W. Cady SI., Watertown, WI 53094 (414) are willing to work closely with our established 925-3737 days, (414) 261-6682 eve's and week· Atlanta, Georgia's Peachtree Chorus, chartered music team. Conlact Tom Blain, Apt. E·1, Cherry ends. in 1954, is looking for an energetic and knowledge­ Lane, Boonlon, NJ 07005 (201) 335-3740. able director. With an active membership of 35 and UNIFORMS FOR RENT enthusiastic membership and music teams, aswell ACROSS THE ALLEY FROM THE ALAMO. Are as two experienced assistant directors, the Atlanta you the chorus director we're looking for? If so, FOR RENT- World War I replica uniforms (60) Chapter ison the rise and needs adynamic individ­ come live in San Antonio, the Society'S most excit­ complete with helmet, belt and wrap leggings. Will ual to help bring it all log ether for performance and ingand beautilulconvention city. The Chordsmen, renl smaller quantities. Super successful show competition. As the economic and cultural hub of 1960 international chorus champions, have been theme· WWI song list, script and staging sugges­ the southeast, Atlanta offers almost unlimited ranked in the top 7, internationally,8Iimes. We want tions available. Contact: Tom Russell, Riverbend employment and social opportunities. Come join a to be a winning force. Our new leader needs to be Drive, Box 254A, Myslic, CT 06355. Day: growing chapter in a growing city. Contacl Ken a showman, a skilled musician, a patient teacher (203)572-9121: Evenings: (203) 536-7733. Worley, 4803 Elam Rd., Slone Min., GA 30083 or and, moslof all, atrue barbershopperwhowill place (404) 296-8957 evenings. enjoyment of the chorus and an audience ahead of MISCELLANEOUS personal ambitions. We need a man who will work WANTED: Chorus Director to take 65-man, B+ as a team player with our chapter administration, DESPERATELY SEEKING Harmonizers, records, level chorus to the A level. Hard-working music our show committee and our dynamic music com· photos, score sheets, int'I convention programs, commitlee, outstanding administrative team, beau­ mittee, since all play an active part in song and books, buttons, SWD Roundups and any other tiful location in Southern Maine. Contact: Larry arrangement selection. Does this sound like your barbershop material. Items to be used in historical Newlh, RR 2, Box 414AA, Yarmoulh, ME 04096. cup oftea? Contact Mo Rector, PO Box 18522, San displays to educate newer members and bring (207)846-5110. Anlonio, TX 78218-0522, (512) 494-3139. back fond memories to all others. Please send to: Grady Kerr, 1740A Arrowdell, Dallas TX 75253 or UNIFORMS FOR SALE cail (214) 557-0385.

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