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Todd Wilson "Every consonant was so well synchronized Rick Middaugh that they sounded like a single mouth with four sets of vocal chords." Jeff Oxley -Angie Hill, Deseret News Jason January - Sail Lake City

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SPEBSQSA 8 Who owns the music? 6315 Third Avenue An excellent dissertation on copyrights and barbershop. Kenosha, WI 53143-5199 9 1996 district quartet champions Telephone (414) 653-8440 Photo spread. Toll-rree (800) 876-SING (7464) FAX (414) 654-4048 or 654-5552 12 From the Archives E-mail (name}@spebsqsa.org The Flying L Ranch Qum1et-from cowboys to movie stars. Ex: Darryl Flinn = [email protected] Office Hours: 8 a.m. -S p.m. 14 Leadership attitudes l\lol1day-Friday (Ccnlral Time) Final article in a series on leadership craft. 22 Buckeyes host high school Harmony Camp Buckeye-Cotumbus Chapler has analher busy summer. Hcadquarters Officc Staff

DARRYL FLINN, Executi\'c Director Departments .. FRANK SANTARELLI, Dif\."'CtorofFinance& Administration GARY S1'AI\I1\I, Dircctorof}'larkcting & }'Iembership Dirtttor ofDe\"e!opmcnt-SiligAmerica 15 Potpourri TO;'-I BAlm, HamlOllY Foundation Progmm Coordinator Items ofhuman interest from barbershopdom. RUTH BL.AZINA-JOYCE, Museum Curntor/Arehi\'ist DAN DAILY, Publications Editor 16 Men of Note, Chapter Eternal, In Memory JI~I DEBUSi\lAN, Music SpccialistlCOTSfQuarlets Third quarter reports. LANI DIETER, C&J CoordirotQf,'Qual1ct RcgistryJllC-DC RUSS roms, Manager of}'ledia Production :llld Scrvices 18 Charitable Services IlIUAN LYNCH, Public Rd:lIions Manager BETTY 1\IADSEN, i\lerch:llIdisc Operations }.fanager Heartspring creates special education institute. EV NAU, Manager ofMembership Developmcnt First grants from SingAmerica & SingCanada awarded. DILL RASHLEIGH, Music Sp.x-ialist/Youth Outreach GUEG RlSi\lOEN, Manager oflnfomlation Syste"ms 24 Reaching Out PATRICK TUCKER-KELLY, WorlllllamlOn)'fl,lembership DEE VESEVICK, Assistam to the Executive Dircctor Groups work to enhance school music programs. KEN BUCKJ'IEn., Manager ofCOl\\'cntions & }'fcetings louisville, Ky. (502) 893·7288 FAX; 893-6694 26 News About Quartets CIIARLJE GREEN, Director of De\'cloplllcnt Bub Thomas retires, and Acollslix on TV. Minneapolis, Minn. (612) 929-0041 FAX: 929-0552 29 Chapters in Action Barbershoppers work Otympics ... parade ... serenade. 31 Swipes 'n' Swaps-bargains for barbershoppers

SPE8S0SA VISION STATEMENT Convention insert The Society is to be a widely recognized, ever­ growing, singing fraternity of men, drawn together The center eight-page spread COntainS information and ordering forms for the 1997 by their love of the four-part, acappella, close­ harmony style of music known as barbershop, convention in Indianapolis. The March/April issue wili carry hotel information and whose mission is to perpetuate that style by shar­ housing forms. ing it and their love for it with people of all ages throughout the world; and to be a leader in the On the cover .I ~ ::"-. _n;., ,.'" ...,., ;::,-:::X.;Y·:'i cause of preserving and encouraging vocal mu­ . ". .).. ~" ·~t~· ~._.~._ ...: .. ,' _ '_.J.. '!'o!~~~ sic, in our education systems and in our commu­ nities, as a lifelong recreational activity and an The Indianapolis Motor Speedway provides the background for this issue's special essential element in one's clIliliralwell-being. coverage of the 1997 summer convention. See insert at magazine center for details.

January/February 1997 Barbershop Quartet we've had in the past. 1845 Ilristol Dr., Dubuque, 11\ 52001 Society ofours. We've designed and are soon to alUlounce Russ Sed}', Soclet)' Board Mrlllbrr 7626 OanlsblU)', W. Bloomfield, MI48324 The next thought is about our Society as a special discount to members who are 101m Walker, Sodet)' Board Memher a world leader in vocal music education. The age 22 or younger. We have developed a RD #2, Box 990, Cambridge Springs, PA 16-l03 third thought is about our new Director of special youth track and will have a youth Musical Education and Services, Dr. Gre­ chorus. We have a goal of 125 young Affiliate Organizations gory Lync, and how Dr. Greg's appointment men at Harmony College this summer. AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF MEN BARBERS!iOP SIl'\GERS (",,~mS) D.lvid RU$~lI, rr~,ilknl, 286 Wilti:ml StJ:«'I, OIlC will encourage an explosion ofthoughts We're also considering this year's Har­ Ilalhur:it, Xew South Walts 2195, Australia and two above. My fourth thought is about mony College as "Quartet College." Our BARllERSItOi' IN GERMANY (IJinG!) Regine Forst. Pr"si~nl, lange Slras~ 66, our upcoming Harmony CollegelDirectors coaching statTwill make this year's quar­ 441·U [),,)l1muml, Gcmllll)' College for the summer of 1997. tet track a truly "Top Gun" experience. BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF UARBERSIIOP SINGERS (BAllS) Dr. Greg Lyne will be properly intro­ Cb:u Owen. Vice Cluimlall, I Ol\'hard Way, Bo\ingJon, Wanna be a part of it? Call Jim Herts HPJ OJD, Unitt\! Kingdom duced in the next issue of Tile Harmonizer, DeBusman at Harmony Hall. DUTCH ASSOCIATION OF BARBERSIIOP SU,GERS (DADS) Hennan feitsma, President, Kb\"tm~n #1, but for now I know you'll want to help me Our show theme this year will be "Planes, IIJrokrw)'k 3&44 OR, The Netherlands welcome Dr. Greg, Manra, Cameron and Trains and Automobiles" (Or How We IRISH ASSOCIATION OF BAROERStlOPSINGERS (lAOS) Megan to the world headquarters ofbarber­ Nutty Barbershoppers TrtI\lel Fivm Chap­ Mn Elmes, Cluinnm, Fir HillHouse, Monhlm\TI, Counl)' Cork, Irelmd shop harmony here at Harmony Hall in ter A,feeting to Quartet Rehearsal to COI/­ NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION OF BARBERSHOP SINGERS (NlJ\OS) Meil EtMrlOn, f'r«ilknt, 955... Ouch Road, Kenosha. veutions to COTS to Harmon)' College Torb.:1)', Auckland. New Zealand As a university professor of choral mu­ and Back Again). SOCIETY Of NORDIC UARBERSHOP SII'\GERS (SNOBS) sic and conducting, Dr. Greg brings us a Friends ... this year's Harmony College! Kj('lllind~rl!. Pr...si&nl, NOlTltIg.\·~gen 54, S-I·U 43 Hudding"', SWNm unique reputation as an eminent teacher and Directors College will be attended by SOUTIIERN PART OF AfRICA TO:-lSORIAL SINGERS (SPATS) clinician. He is known far and wide in the Jeremy Re}llOlds, Presilklll, clo Hog.m Srs1ems, 5525lBJ fre-ew;l)', Barbershoppers worldwide and by music D.lll.u, TX 75240 world of music education, and is an active educators from all over North America, and part of the American Choral Directors As­ will have a very difTerent look. Yes, I know sociation, the Music Educators National that several chapters send their entire music Conventions Conference and other professional music or­ teams to HCIDC every year, but wouldn't it INTERNATIONAl. 1997 Indianapolis, Ind. June 29-July 6 ganizations. be totally spectaenlar if eVeI)' chapter sent 1998 Atlanta, Ga. . June 28-July 5 Dr. Lyne has already made his presence someone .. , such as their director or vice 1999 Anaheim, Calif June 27-JlIly 4 felt regarding the quality and value of our president ofmusic and performance? 2000 Kansas City, Mo. . July 2-9 musical education program Society-wide ... Now is the time to plan and prepare for MIDWINTER with a giant emphasis on a new look at Har­ your key men to attend, Do it now! We 1997 Sacrnmenlo, Calif, January 20-26 mony College/Directors College for July 27 need your understanding of the true impli­ 1998 Tampa, Fla...... January 19-25 - August 3 this coming summer. cations ofmusic education for the future of 1999 Gulfport, Miss, Janu3I)' 25-31 Here arc a few important changes about our beloved Society. e HARMONY COLLEGE/DIRECTORS COLLEGE 1997 this year's HCIDC: Missouri Western St3te College Sl. Joseph, Mo, July 27-August 3

2 8fminonizer JanuarylFebruary 1997 by Tim Hanrahan, SPEBSQSA President

launching membership to new heights the plus count continues!

elcome to Transition Year 1997! vened in Racine, Wisconsin, on October 30­ October and November/December 1996 II's time to take our initial steps 31 10 undergo leadership training and to Harmonizer "Management Study Report" W toward implementing the new begin the consolidated planning process for articles by Immediate Past President Dick Society structure. All across our Society, 1997. They were joined on November 1-2 Shaw. ~ we are beginning to put our new manage­ by the district presidents, the district func­ ment structure in place: tional vice presidents and functional com­ A streamlined pro·active Society Board mittee members for additional training and who will now meet quarterly to establish to initiate the Board, district officer and com­ policies and planning/operating gllide~ millee relationships. The ensuing COTS­ lines. Pills training sessions then introduced the New district functional organizations, chapter officers to their roles in the man­ which will showcase the district func­ agement st1"l1cture. tional vice presidents, under the leader­ So where does all this new structure lead ship of the district presidents, working us? The goal is much, much better service in consonance with their counterpatt So­ to our primary customer ... the chapter mem­ ciety committees to develop programs to ber. meet the member's needs and to provide But, it will be dilTicult to help ifthe cus­ the expertise to make those programs suc­ tomer doesn't know who he is and where he cessfnl. is going. That's why it is so important for The initiation of the Chapter Coaches each chapter member to "team" with the program whereby Chapler Coaches will chapter officers to determine "who we are, provide "hands on" counsel and support whom do we serve, whom do we represent to assist all chapters in achieving their and what do we do as an organization?" goals. Once this is done, the answers will pro­ SPEBSQSA CONVENTION The new chapter leadership concept in vide the foundation for your unique chapter which each chapter now has the flexibil­ mission statement. Then, the chapter can ity to determine its own management set its goals and take the musical direction structure, over and above the minimum the membership wants. Society requirements. Only then can the chapter coach, and the Kenosha Internet domain As 1996 drew to a close, the entire new district and society leadership, "team" with For members who use e-mail, the managemcnt process started to come to­ each chapter to help it serve its members, headquarters office now has its own e­ gether. Under the leadership ofthe Chap­ its community and the Society. It's called mail domain: spebsqsa.org. Some staff ter Support and Leadership Training Com­ "Unity of Purpose" ... all of liS understand­ members have one or more aliases, bul mittee (CSLT), the first Chapter Coaches ing that we are going in the same direction. any staff member may be reached by Training Course brought together 45 poten­ We will probably stnmble " few times in lIsing a firsl initial and lasl name. For tial chapter coaches for a weekend ofin ten­ 1997, but that's why we have transition example: [email protected]. For sive training. Similar courses will be con­ years. information about attaching files dncted by the CSLT throughout 1997 as they Transition '97 will be a challenge! It will formatted other than in ASCII texl, send strive for their goal of 160 Chapter Coaches. also be exciting and lots of fun! e-mail to Patrick Tucker-Kelly (ptucker­ The 1997 Society Board and the chair­ An excellent description of the Society [email protected]). men ofthe seven fUllctional cOlllmittees con- restructure may be found in the September/

January/February 1997 r!JlaJinollizer 3 Sing in a quartet, darn it! by Fred King. Bari. Oriole FOIII; 1970 Intemational Quartet Champion

y high school music teacher was You'll never believe the name ofthe first In those early days ofmy barbershopping one ofthree vocal teachers at the quartet to appear that evening. Bailey Goss, existence, not one man didn't sing in a quar­ M Forest Park High School in Balti­ the emcee for the evening, said, "and here tet. Not all of them were in a formal four­ more, Marylaud. In the spring of 1951, he they are, Ladies and Gentlemen, the 1951 some, but they all sang in a quartet. No~ had a need for a quartet in a production of Mid-Atlantic District Champions, the Vol­ body turned a man away that wanted to sing Kurt Weill's Down In The Valley. He went unteers!" The Volunteers charged the stage, with three other guys. As a matter of fact, to his other two cohorts and asked for po­ took a big bow, went to center stage and the chorus was not the primary reason that tential quartet singers. began with the lead singer, Mr. Daniel C. drew us together. When the auditions were completed, Bill Cuthbert himself, singing: "When I sang the We sang, maybe, tluee or four songs with Horianopou1is was the tenor, Jim Grant was tenor in that (the other three joined in on) the chorus the entire evening. The rest of the lead, Fred Geisler was the bass, and old quartet" .... When I heard those three the time was spent in mixing and matching, Freddie King was the baritone. In order to magnificent chords, my life was changed woodshedding, and formal quartet singing. acquaint us with the barbershop style, he forever. My fingers crimped the railing that In 1956, the Deacon Four became the taught us two songs from the Sigmund I was holding, and my eyes blurred. Oriole FOllr} and a future international Spaeth black book-"You Had A Dream" I turned to Jim and said, "We ain'l doin' champion was formed. Bob Doster was the and "Sweet Roses OfMorn." no singin' here tonight." This was the first new tenor with Jim Grant, Fred Geisler, and Harmonizing for me was like putting on all-male quartet we had ever heard. Then Freddie King as the personnel. We entered an old pair of shoes, because my family the emcee said, "Now we go to the distaff our first contest on March 23, 1957 at the would gather while mom played the piano, side." Jim didn't know what that meant ei­ DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., and we would woodshed songs while she ther until the emcee said, "Here they are ... and the rest is history. played, although I didn't know it was called the Chordettes! I fell down when [ heard I could elaborate on the history of the woodshedding until I joined the Society in those bell chords in "Running Wild." , but it would take an entire Har­ 1951. We leaned on the wall in the lobby dur­ monizer to cover that adequately. My rea~ We decided to call this new quartet the ing intermission. So stunned were we that son for writing this atiicle at all is to try to Deacon Four because, at the time, we all we didn't even try to sing one ofour songs. whet the appetite ofany man who is fence­ wanted to be clergymen. I'm sure that God The crowd filed back in, I found my finger­ post-sitting when it comes to singing in a is pleased that none ofus made it. From the prints on the railing and we resumed watch­ quartet or not. beginning, we never thought that men ing the show. shouldn't sing in a quartet. One incident The next quartet out was the Four Quartet singing is: sealed our fate to be barbershop quartetters Chorders from London, Ontario, the cur­ o The only place in the world where you con­ forever. rent second-place medalists at the interna­ tribute 25% of the action and receive 75% tional level. When they were done, I was in return. We heard real barbershop on the ground, bleeding, and I could barely o Atrue vestige of male mentorship. We read in the paper that "barbershop pull myself up to hear the emcee say, "And o An experience that requires personal sac­ quartets" were to sing at the Lyric Theatre here's what we've been waiting for ... the rifice to achieve ensemble acclaim. that Saturday evening. We decided to go !" I "died," crawled to next o According to Danny Cuthbert. it's "pray­ and display our wares with any ofthe other chapter meeting, and I haven't missed one ing twice." ensembles that showed up. We actually since. o Creating asum greater than its parts. thought we were going to be allowed to sing o The sharing of apersonal musical experi­ at this affair. Imagine our surprise to find ence. that standing-roam-only tickets were all that o The melding of minds and hearts to cre­ were available. ate joy for others. What was unfolding before us was the o The chance to create and sustain an art Baltimore Chapter's annual parade ofquar­ form. tets. We had no idea what was in store for o An experience of spiritual proportions. us that evening. We took our standing room o Just fun to do! places behind the rail ofthe last seats in the orchestra, and the show began. If I had my way, a quartet experience The chorus sang "Great Smokey Moun­ would be a requirement to belong to our tains In Dixie" and "Lonesome For You, Society. The chorus can bring marvelous That's All." [was duly unimpressed; my musical experiences as well, but nothing high school glee club was better. We comes close to the intrinsic joy of feeling couldn't wait until they started calling on your voice being blended by only three oth­ voluuteers for the quartet singing. ers.

4 8!aIfnonizer January/February 1997 We don't just sing-we perform! by ROI/ Black, Chairmal/, COl/lest & Jlldgil/g Committee

Several years ago. the Dundalk. Md.• (UPOI/ my relul'lljrom theSalt Lake City cOl/vel/tiol/ al/d cOl/tests, Ifoul/d a lerrer/tvm 01/ Chapter decided to try to have a quartet ex­ emment colleague, declymg the amount ofon-stage activity during the presentations of perience for every man in the chapter that sOl/gs il/ cOl/lesl. I'd like 10 share a part ofmy respol/se with readers ofThe Harmonizer.) year. We were able to convince 51 men to enter the division quartet contest, and the Thank you. as always. for your perceptions and ideas. One ofthe great things about our results were astounding. We had men rep­ Society IS to honor the "great ones" among us, treasure their input, and use it as a "can· resented in 17 different ensembles. and to science" to temper our occasional irreverent and casual treatment ofour style. Allow me top it oft; they garnered the first seven places to expound somewhat on my Salt Lake City perceptions: in that contest! I had rejoiced last year that apparently many. many members were seriously working Moreover. our chorus added 100 points on their singing and musical skills. As I traveled to various contests and received reports to its score from the previous fall, and won from many other folks. it was apparent that both Society quartets and choruses were them­ the division chorus championship that same selves enjoying the practice and performance ofbetter singing. Hurrah! day. Mebbe you think quartet singing If I had any concern. it was that performance skills might receive short shrift. As re­ doesn't help a chorus. but we proved other­ hearsaltime became utilized for singing development (a long-term process). perhaps our wise! performances would become musically better but not as entertaining as before. l'm here to tell you that you mllsl afford Wow. was I ever wrong! Not only did many SLC performances feature great barber­ yourself the absolute joy of singing with shop sung better than .ever before. but many performers captured musicianship. singing three other guys. skIll •. and great entertamment all wrapped up in a stunning presentation. You say. "How do I go about getting this DId we lose the "four men stand and belt out great barbershop" style ofthe past? No experience?" I say, "Go to your chorus di­ way! Look at performances such as "You're As Welcome As The Flowers In May." "Let reclor, and tell him of your secret desire." The Rest OfThe World Go By." "Those Wedding Bells Breaking Up That Old Gang Of Mine," "If I Had My Way," llDanny Boy," "How's Every Little Thing In Dixie?" "It's There are so many ways for a chorus direc­ tor to create the quartet experience during ¥ou," "Love Me, And The World Is Mine," u¥ou TeH Me Your Dream," just to name your chapter meeting that an encyclopedia several ofthe best. could be written with the information. [ In many eases. the resurgence of these old chestnuts include bits ofthe "original" ma­ wrote a small dissel1ation for the Society in tenal. such as the tag to "Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up." and many others. What a treat 1969: "Twenty Ways To Create Quartet to hear some 30- or 40-year-old chord progressions delivered again. with today's better Singing At The Chapter Level." Chances vocal and musical quartet skill! are that those articles are still in the archives And, have we not had occasional great comedy performers in the past. even in contests? ofthose early HEP School Days. Forexample. it seems to me from films ofold that I've seen. that brought the~r Just one other thing. Most men would contest audiences to their feet. not just by singing great. but by using entertaining give their eye teeth to spend more quality anhcs far more than many oftheir predecessors. What about the Salt Flats? Four Under time with their sons and daughters. Because Par? ? of SPEBSQSA. [ne.• [ had the luxury of Yes, these great llcomedy in contest" performers are rare. Why? You said it: U ...tens of thousands of man/woman hours expended on the factors of Presentation...... Rarely ever singing with my SOil, Kevin, in a quartet for nine years. The first time I never thought of can a performer master the essence of comedy and singing skill both-there just ain't him as being my son was the first day I sang enough time in "hobby" hours available. with him. He made it very clear. as the lead So. here's FRED. They. like the above. are a rarity. Will others try to imitate? Of cOl~rse. in our quartet, that my next note should be Will they succeed? Highly unlikely. What a rare understanding of comedy. all in tune ... father or not. We were able to dehvered through the clever ability ofallowing us to laugh at some other (often considered frOI~. ob~erver) reach the pinnacle ofthe top ten quartets in the outside trite and ingrown aspects of our style. Certainly. the "inside the world in 1986, and [ can say for sure Joke aspects oftherr comedy would fall short on the un-initiated. So also does much of that even winning the international was not the musical subtlety of Vietor Borge or Peter Sehiekele miss the non-musically-trained sweeter. audience member. For Tom Ewald and Harry Williamson. And then there's Bank Street. They first made their mark seven years ago as they stood Carl Snyder. Kevin King. and Fred King. the there and sang great barbershop ballads in Kansas City. After some personnel changes and experience ofsinging in the Pros 'N' Cons chasing stylistic ideas that didn't fit them well. they came back real strong this year. Won­ over a 13-year span will go down as some derful! "Love Me...... earned 1.326 points. Five more performances ofequal level would of the finest hours we ever spent in our have earned them a third-place medal! hobby. But you know, any man singing in a FRED's finals set earned 1.344 points on both songs. Was that the most entertaining quartet today can say the same. [fyou don't performance ofthe contest? Many people agreed by their applause/cheering/ovation. What believe me, give it a try. Your life will never about Singing well? They ranked fifth in the finals. a big improvement over the other sets! be the same. e And in Music. their choice and execution ofa consonant song like "Sweet Adeline." and I continued on page 7 I

JanuarylFebruary 1997 8/arfnonizer 5 by Dan)'1 Flinn, Executive Director

C're trying very hard to dedicate The That working towards the goals of the Publish at least twelve new arrangements. W Harmonizer to the fun of Ollr hobby, Society at every level allows for authen­ Provide the At/usic Premiere program to i.e., lots ofphotos, quartets and chapters in tic human interactions, and for men to at least 1,500 subscribers (two tapes, each action, etc. But cvery once in a while, a grow in administrative and leadership with six 31Tangements). Release dates will c1111nk of"administrivia" comes along that skills. be May and November. we think may be good to share with all of That the joy of self expression and ful­ Provide Free 1/'Easy packet (four public our members. Please read the following as fillment is a natural extension of active domain arrangements and an accompany­ a direct value ofyour membership. participation in the Society. ing learning tape) to all front-line chorns We hope that you have received adequate That these values extend to a directors by May 15th. information on the new structure ofour So· Barbershopper's family and, indeed, en­ Complete a "recommended list" oflegal ciety, our districts and your own chapter. If rich family life. but unpublished arrangements on file with so, you probably have agood idea about how Vision: "The Society is to be a widely Harmony Foundation, and convert 24 of it all comes down to serving you and me, recognized, ever-growing singing fraternity them to computer-generated manuscripts the individual Society member. of men, drawn together by their love ofthc by December 31 st. As time goes by, we'll get used to the four-part, a cappella, close harmony style of Revise and update the published brochure new terminology and to the inner workings music known as barbershop, whose mission by August. ofthe new struchlre. Here at Harmony Hall, is to perpetuate that style by sharing it and Work with district leadership to provide ofnecessity, we're a bit ahead ofthe crowd. their love for it with people of all ages at least one music-reading clinic in each With the guidance ofthe Society president, throughout the world; and to be a leader in district, preferably at the Mini-HEP the Board of Director and our many com­ the cause of preserving and encouraging school. Filly copies of 20 titles will he mittees, we began, in May oflast year, cre­ vocal music, in our education systems and supplied, free of charge, to one music­ ating missions and strategies for 1997. in our communities, as a lifelong recre­ reading clinic per district. Subsequent 11 is from these missions and strategies ational activity and an essential clement in sales ofthese titles will be tracked. that we thcn created objectives, tasks and one's cultural well-being." goals. These are all quantifiable and mea­ ~'lissiol1s: Strategy #2: Maintain acompetition sys­ surable, and they become the keystones of I. The Musical Experience tem that fosters the joy of singing and per­ our annual work plan for your stafT here at 2. Organizational Growth forming in, and an understanding of, the Harmony Hall. Over the next several issues 3. Image barbershop style utilizing the following lasks of The Harmonizer we will share with you 4. Events and goals: thc dctails of what we're trying to accom­ 5. Finance and Administration Provide stafT support to the Contesl and plish with our 43 employees and our $4.3 6. Revenue Ellhancemcnt Judging Committee. million budget. 7. Society Governance and Organizational Promote and coordinate MBNA A.Il1ericfl Management College Quartet Contest and related pre­ Our strategic framework document be­ In this issue, we'll cxplore the details of liminary contests. gins with a statemcnt of values: Mission I, "The Musical Experience." The SuppOJ1 the thrust of the SingAmerica/ Values: As we piau for the future of our next issue will take a look at Mission 2, SingCanada High School Quartet Contest Barbershop Harmony Society, we arc guided "Organizational Growth." Task Force. by the knowledge that singing the old songs in the barbershop stylc of close harmony, The ~1 usical Experience: Provide mu­ Stl'lltegy #3: Provide mechanisms that enjoying fellowship with barbershoppers sic, education, acompetition system and the promote and perpetuate satisfying singing worldwide and being an active part ofa lo­ support nccessary to perpctuate the barber­ and performing in, and an understanding of, cal chapter give real value to a man's life shop style ofsinging and performing, while the barbershop style utilizing the following and times. We believe that activc member­ satisfying the needs of a wide range ofage tasks and goals: ship in SPEBSQSA and the following val­ and skill levels. Provide instruction to at least 475 Har­ ues are intertwined: Objectil'e: Ensure that every membcr and mony College students and 100 Directors That singing music, especially barber­ prospective member has the opportunity for College students. shop harmony, enriches life. a satisfying barbershop musical experience Develop and document a coordinated That Barbershoppers are friendly men of in quartets and cholllses. training program for Society chorus di­ goodwill. rectors by November 30th. That Society membcrship provides avery Stmtecy #/: Publish a wide variety of Conduct twelve Chorus Director Work­ special place for men to share their love utilizing the following shop Intensive seminars. and generosity. tasks and goals:

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the incredible theme and delivery skills to make the comcdy work too, earned them the third-best scores in the finals. Strategy #4: Offer a program that intro­ However, the first-place Singing and second-place Music and Presentation performance, duces barbershop quartet singing to men, over all sets, was Yester)'ea..'s final packagc: "Son ofthe Sea," earning 1,402 points! So, especially young men and music educators, a great singing performance, from the heart, is still rewarded, by judge and audience alike. utilizing the following tasks and goals: Now, to address a few of your points: "Cutesy corn," etc., does not automatically earn Conduct atlcast 50 yonth outreach work­ Presentation points. Only when it works! Other letters of reply to you point out that shops and/or demonstrations by staffdur­ Presentation (33 percent ofthe score) is not purely visual at all! ing district travel, to reach 1,500 students. Yes, Presentation judges now receive training on the clements of comedy. Why? Be­ Conduct eight Youth Outreach festivals, cause some performers choose it as one way to "present" their barbershop. cost shared with the festivals. They also are traincd on musical development of tempo/rubato and vocal line, and Teach at least three non-Society music utilization of vocal skill to effect mood changes, just to name a few. In that area, we have educators at the Harmony College "mu­ even surpassed the best training ofthe old Interpretation Category! We are actually coach­ sic educators track" course and assure the ing these "really sophisticated" musical and performance elements now! attendance ofat least one high-ranking of­ There is no doubt in my mind, or the minds ofall judges and leaders in our Society, that ficial of MENC or ACDA at Harmony many thousands of man/woman-hours are now being spent in doing activities that help College. them sing beller. And in quartets/chapters that used to sing at the C and D level, too. Coordinate demonstrations, perfor­ Looking back in history, our art form evolved, even before the Society came into exist­ mances or booths for six major music edu­ ence, to more than a "choral/vocal" art. It was, in the days ofYaudeville and Tin Pan Alley, cators' conventions, one ofwhich will be a performance art form as well. And full of"corn" it was, too. the ACDA national convention. No,l can't make a perfect case against: "what we are doing visually is a traditional part Conduct two Harmony Explosion Camps ofthe style." We definitely have evolved and changed. Barbershop in the '90s is not the at separate sites, each reaching at least 150 '80s, which were not the '70s, etc. high school participants and 40 music Quartets ofthe '40s, for example, performed barbershop wilh total disregard for "pre­ educators, using local barbershop chap­ serving" the style as we outlined it in the 1970s via the Arrangement Category. They even ter members as "camp counselors." used gratuitous sixths and dominant sevenths as cadential chords (rarely), and made "non­ Strategy #5: Encourage and teach qual­ resolving-circ1e-of-fiflhs" dominant (barbershop) sevenths just because they felt good to ity public perfollnance by Society groups sing. To heck with the song-lyrics were only there to allow chords to ring, right? utilizing the following lasks alld goals: Yes, I will totally agree that a handful ofperformances again "pushed on the walls" of Educate a minimum of twenty-five stu­ the definition ofbarbershop, including stylistic issues, and, ofcourse, the comedic perfor­ dents in the Harmony College Successful mances with long, non-singing pauses. As always. we review these uborderline" perfor­ Performance class. mances, and express some sort ofcategory position on the results. No different than any Provide performance coaching to at least other year, to be honest. sixteen quartets at Harmony College. So, in closing, do I feel we have a "cancer that has evolved"? Pardon me, but to refer to Provide performance instruction for a anything so innocuous as "frantic antics," which occurred in less than one percent ofthe minimum of fifty directors at Directors international contest performances, as a cancer is overstating the case. College. We must, as Joe Liles so eloquently puts it in his Harmonizer article, not take this "hobby" that seriously. Barbershop will survive. Traditionalists will recognize the art We're not suggesting that your district or form in the year 2050. They will also be surprised at some changes, even shocked. So will chapter take on this kind of strategic plan­ I, probably! It is far more important that we just continue singing. ning ... but we should all be aware that the I still thrill to woodshed with three others and just simply invent chords to ring. Yes, new structure is functional. That's to say there are fewer barbershoppers that do that than in 1940. There arc also many fewer "ear­ that whatever is going on with the Society singers" in our society (not tlie Society) than in 1940. Board and committees now has adirect pipe­ . We are taking steps to reverse such trends. V\'c are teaching these young men to ear­ line to not only yonr chapter, but to you ... Slllg, to woodshed. I'm evcn teaching it to some girls in Sweet Adelines International! the member. Please continue to give us feedback on how you and others feel. But also, please lrust Let's Harmonize. @ those ofus who are, and will in the future, be given the rudder ofthe barbershop ship to do the following: We will preserve the essential clements ofbarbershop. We will view the forces ofartistic change in that perspective. We will trust that our larger sense ofmusicianship and barbershop history will serve as the ballast, the tempering effect on all the small and sharp allempts to "rock the ship" we are preserving; it will be smoothed out over time. Thanks for allowing me to renect and reach into my "vision" to pull up the previous thoughts. I needed it, too. @

January/February 1997 r!JfaJinonizer 7 Who owns the music? by Stall Tillkle, Fllllertoll, Calif, Chapter Excelptedji"OlIIthe chapter bllllelill, Barbershop Clippin's

e Barbershoppers like to concen­ But even then, ifwe sing for profit, we have SPEBSQSA arrangements. (fyou think he's trate on singing. We want our to pay the piper who first piped it. been too picky,just ask any poet ifhe'll let Wsheet music to be neatly prepack­ Imagine for a moment a world in which you "improve" his work. Born in 1888, aged, available at the touch ofa touch-tone the composer gets almost nothing for his Berlin died at age 101, a wealthy man. I phone (l-800-876-SlNG), and mailed to us music. In 1842, Stephen Collins Foster pub­ wonder what songs Stephen Foster would that day; and Kenosha had jolly well bettcr lished his first song al age 16. Foster has have written in such a lifetime. not take a doughnut break in the process, or been called the greatest melody writer ofall Okay, you say, I'li pony up a dollar if I they'll hear from us. time, but nobody ever called him a sharp lose my music. But what about the old On the other hand, we bridle at paying businessman. He was so poor he sold the songs, such as "Happy Birthday To You?" 75¢ per copy for the stuff, even though the rights to "Oh Susannah" for $1 00. The pub­ Doesn't every song become Public Domain price includes a few cents of royalty that lisher earned $ I0,000. Thai was in gold­ after 75 years? And then can'1 we duplicate goes to the composer. Why not save some backed dollars, when music was 2¢ a sheet. il for free? bucks by mnning off a gazillion copies at Foster was truly a "starving artist." In Sometimes we can, but some copyrights 5¢ a sheet? Isn't ASCAP getting pretty in­ 1857, he sold all future righls to his songs have been renewed. Irving Berlin's family sufferable anyway whcn it squeezes money ... his life's work ... for $1,900. These in­ does that. So Kenosha has maintained an from hotels for elevator music and threat­ clude "Jeannie With The Light Brown Hair," Old Songs Library to keep us out ofthe le­ ens the Girl Scouts for singing copyrighted which reflects his estrangement from his gal underbrush. A song like "Danny Boy," songs around the campfire? Haven'l they wife JealUlie, and "Beautiful Dreamer." At for example, is free for anyone to arrange, gone too far? age 37, al the height ofhis creative powers, and a quartet can "woodshed" its own ar­ Not with us they haven't. Methinks some Foster died alone in the charity ward of rangement for nonprofit use for free) as long ofus do protest too much. "Legal" music is Bellevue Hospital. as they keep it in their heads. an incredible bargain, and to have a "primo" By contrast, consider Irving Berlin, who But, ifyoll want to lise an excellent copy­ version (in four-part barbershop harmony, wrote more than 1,500 songs, including righted arrangement of "Danny Boy," you 110 less!), clean, legible and available in vir­ uAlexander's Ragtime Baml." Berlin was a must buy the legal copies, and if you per­ tually no time-it's little short ofa miracle! very good businessman. He and his heirs form it for profit, you'll pay a separate fee. Our choms buys its copies from Kenosha in have kept close watch on those who sell his We do this for our annual Spring Show, in a sets of 75 or more so that we'll have one music, wielding their veto power over some package deal with the Harry Fox Agency, copy per member, plus spares. The rub covering every song we will sing. An ar­ comes when somebody loses his copy and ranger can own the copyright to his own thinks he deserves another. Other copyright info", version of "Danny Boy" and earn a few If you're an avid reader of paperback bucks on it (very few, and well deserved),bul Not only sheet music is involved. books, as I am, you gladly pay $5 or more ifhe or she arranges an Irving Berlin song, United States copyright law gives for a book that you will probably read only Berlin's family will own that arrangement. the following exclusive rights to the once. Then, you abandon it on a shelf or a There's no such thing as a free lunch. If music copyright holder: hotel dresser ncxt to the Gideon Bible. we abolished the copyright laws, there • To prepare derivative works For the same $5, which is the price of a would be no guarantee that the sheet music based upon the copyrighted pitcher ofcheap beer, you could buy six (6) we bought was even a correct version ofthe work different songs, which you would probably song. • To reproduce the copyrighted revisit once or more a week at our Friday Just try to imagine "My Wild EI/glish work in copies of recordings Harmony For Lunch Bunch for the rest of Rose." We'd have the same chaos that pre­ • To distribute copies your life. Such a deal everyone should get! vails today in China, where copyrights are • To perform the work publicly By the way, how much do we pay for news­ ignored and computer software is being pi­ • To display the work publicly papers each week? And how often do we rated and duplicated wholesale, and then For detailed information on how reread them? sold abroad at bargain-basement prices. to satisfy these rights, a pamphlet, Fine, you say, but doesn't music belong Caveat Emptor, "Buyer Beware," is one Copyright laws andSPEBSQSA­ to everyone? Shouldn't the best things in label we don't need in barbershop. \Ve have arranging, recording, performing life be free? enough trouble matching tones and vowels, andbroadcast policies, is available Well, they are, if you can learn them by pumping up the lead and bass sections, loos­ from the Harmony Marketplace, ear. We singers try to get "offthe paper" as ening up the tenors, and toning down the stock no. 41 09 at no charge-limit: soon as possible, because that's when we baris. (Not in my choms, ofcourse; Imean one copy per order. begin to embody the song, and the music those guys down the road a piece.) @ starts to speak through us. At that point, we could donate alii' sheetlllusic to the chorus.

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January/February 1997 r!JfaJillonizer II •Not just another pick-up quartet by Ruth Blazina-Joyce, A1useul1I Curator/Archivist

he Flying L Ranch Quartct had a Once in the Windy City, the foursome unique and remarkable career. Start­ closeted themselves in their hotel room for T ing life as a nameless pick-up quar­ some serious rehearsing. The seclusion and tet, it went 011 to medal in 1943 and enjoyed hard work paid ofT when they took third a very successful career. Then fate stepped place at Medina Temple. in and took it in an entirely new direction­ The Mainstreeters enjoyed great success one unique in the annals of the Society. during the next few years. An appearance When the Wichita, Kansas, Chapter on the Hey RI/be show led to a weekly radio hmlcd up one quartet short for its show, Bill program over KTUL in Tulsa. They sang Palmer figured he could round up a few on numerous chapter shows and entertained friends to help out. He called on Harry Hall at many non-Society functions. And then, and George McCaslin of the champion one evening at the Tulsa Club ... Bartlesville Barnies, and Fred Graves of the Okie Four. They took the stage as The All this and Hereford heaven too l\'lystic Four, and sailed into fourth place, The quartet was singing at the Tulsa Club just behind the other three quartets in the one evening when they caught the ear afRoy Transformed into the Flying L Ranch show. Turner, rancher, cattleman, and governor of Quartet, 1945. Courtesy of Special Undaunted, the quartet decided to enter Oklahoma. Entranced, Turner decided they Collections, McFarlin Library, University the 1943 National Contest in Chicago. The were just what he was looking for. ofTulsa. members also decided to change their name. With friend and fellow rancher Bill But this proved a tough nut to crack, aud Likins, Turner proceeded to give the boys a augural ceremony on the steps of the state they were still nameless when they boarded thorough make-over. Likins became their capitol and attended the inaugural reception, the train for Chicago. Somewhere between manager, and the quartet was re-named the where the governor broke the receiving line Joplin and Kansas City, they became The Flying L Ranch Quat1et after Likins' spread. to sing with them. Turner kept the quartet Mainstreeters. Though they kept much oftheir Mainstreeter busy. They were often part of welcoming repertoire, Turner wrotc several special receptions for visiting celebrities, and on songs for them on a subject dear to his heal1: several occasions called on other governors Hereford cattle. Within months) they re­ as Turner's personal representatives. corded "Beau Blanc Visage (Beautiful The quarlet's greatest honor came in 1949 White-Face)" and "Hereford Heaven" as with the inauguration of President Truman. part of their fOUl'~l'ecord album entitled After travelling to Washington on a special "Hereford Heaven." inaugural train) they sang at the pre-inaugu­ The quartet entered a whole new phase ral banquet and the Oklahoma ball on suc­ ofits career, Backed by Turner) it became a cessive evenings, and the following day rode prominent mascot for the Hereford Heaven on the Oklahoma State float in the inaugu­ Association ofCattle Breeders, and an em­ ral parade. At an inaugural fete held at issary for the State of Oklahoma. Olmstead's Restaurant) reporters noted "the famous Oklahoma State quartet scored the l\1ovic stars and prcsidents biggest hit, [singing] serenades to all the In the summer of 1946, the boys broke other delegates." into the movies by singing one ofTurner's songs in Home in Oklahoma, starring Roy Empty saddles Rogers. They hit it ofT so well with the cow­ The quartet continued to perform well boy star that they ended up singing at Roy into the 1950s) making appearances The Mainstreeters as natty urbanites, and Dale's wedding, which took place at the throughout the southwest for chapter shows, 1943. Clockwise from right: Harry Hall, Flying L Ranch. charity benefits, and business functions. lead; George McCaslin, tenor; Bill Later that year, the quartet campaigned Eventually) however, it became too difficult Palmer, bari; Fred Graves, bass. for Turner ill his successful bid for re-elec­ to maintain everyday jobs as well as quartet Courtesy of Special Collections, tion. In January) they entertained at his in- work, and the Flying L Ranch Quartet fi­ McFarlin Library, University of Tulsa. nally disbanded in the late 19505. <@

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JanullrylFebrulll'y 1997 8!mfnollizer 13 Final arlicle in a series on leadership situalions and skills If attitude isn't everything, it sure beats whatever's second best by SIeve Rafe, Chairman, Leadership Trailling and Developmenl Resource Group

If attitude isn't everything, it sure beats Clarity and confidence the right to disagree, to take a different view, whatever's second best. It's true-organi­ This attitude establishes the climate for and even to bc "wrong." zations that excel, the ones that get the re­ the organization's success, and it's interre­ sults they are seeking, all seem to have one lated with all else. Clear objectives, clear Atlitude cquals succcss common denominator: the pcople within commitments, clear working relationships, Does a great attitude produce success? them have a healthy attitnde. clear understanding of each other's role in Or does success produce a great attitude? the organization's success-all contribute to We needn't wonder any longer-the two go What crcatcs it? the leaders' confidence and feeling ofworth. hand-in-hand. Both are essential and build The members of snch groups either In this environment, leaders arc more re­ upon one another. helped shape the organization's vision or laxed; more comfortable in their roles. It's We need not be a Pollyanna to have this they bonght into it when they joined. They also this attitnde that enables members-the philosophy succeed for us. We all know life believe the group's goals are both realistic "followers" if you will-to support their has its lipS and downs. It's how we respond and achievable, along with being challeng­ leaders, to enable thcm so that everyone docs that makes the difference. Snccessful ing. Through countless small successes, they well and enjoys their part in that success. people, like successful organizations, rely have built a cultural self-esteem-a self-con­ on a positive attitude to turn adversity into fidence that enables them to feel good about Positive thoughts opportunity. where they have been, where they are, and By working with and through one another When little Whitey Ford faced the "big where they're headed. for the benefit ofall, we nourish a sense of bat," Elston Howard, in the World Series, As a result, they believe that progress is team. We develop a mature inter-depen­ he summoned up his positive attitude to natural. They believe they are competent dence with one another. We spend more time strike Howard out. He later told an inter­ and can contribute to a successful venture. thinking about what we can do to hclp our viewer his only thought as he faced the six­ Just as importantly, they believe that the organization succeed, rather than what we foot-five-inch Howard was, "Wow! Look at at Iter members bclieve it, too. As a result, might not like abollt it. Compliments re­ the size of that strike zone!" Now, that's a they have a healthy attitude toward them­ place complaints. We become players rather positive attitude! selves and each other and this generates than critics. We look for ways to contribute These tips can help organizations and more ofthe same. Success begets success. to what becomes our own success. We seek members develop a successful attitude: new, creative answers to the question: how The role of vision can I help this organization, and its leaders, • Think only positive, constructive thoughts. The most successful organizations start succeed? • Avoid and discourage gossip. with a vision, and they keep it before them • Take problems to those who can help constantly---.,specially in difficult times. Feeling good solve them. When Jollllson & Johnson leamed ofa death When people genuinely feel good about • Think about what you feel good about. related to Tylenol, its exeutives immediately where they are and how they can help, they • Build apositive attitude one step at atime. referred to the company's Vision Statement. also feel good about who they are and how • Move from one success to the next. Its first principle placed the public interest they are-as individuals and as team mem­ • Show consistency and reliability. above all else. Swiftly and in complete ac­ bers. In healthy organizations, mcmbers • Be a friend. Treat others as you want to cord, the executives pulled the product from value one another, and it shows. Members be treated. the market, restoring it only after ensuring feel free to tell their leaders what they like, • Express appreciation and understanding. the product's safety---.,ven to the point of expect and need from membership. They • Be apossibilities thinker. Consider options developing tampcr-proofpackaging, Today, find positive, constructive ways to let their and alternatives. Tylenol remains a highly regarded product leaders know what isn't working for them. • Try to help make the world just alittle bit and J&J, a highly respected company. And, they come forward with suggestions better each day. and otTers to help. • Be alive. Be vital, be courageous, be Be something needed. As the German philosopher and writer, Rcspccting and protccting Goethe, said, "Before you can do something, In their meetings and other contacts, lead­ Iexpecllo pass Ihrough lhis world bUI once; you must be something." Successful orga­ ers in these orgllaizations help ensure that an)' good Ihing. Iherefore, Ihall call do, nizations know what they stand for, and put all actions, conunents, and behaviors reflect Or an)' kindness Ihall can show 10 their beliefs into practice. They value each the kind of orgnaization they are and want auyfelloll' crealure, leI me do it now. human being for his or her contribution to to become. As role-models, themselves, they LeI me nol defer or neglecl iI, the enterprise. Whether they are dealing set the example for others to follow. They for I shall nol pass Ihis wa), again. with a customer, or supplier, or vendor­ help members recognize and appreciate one -Slephen Grellel @ leaders ofsuccessful organizations treat oth­ another's contributions. Especially, they ers with dignity and respect. safeguard each person's rights-including

14 8!aJinollizer Jalluary/February 1997 Potpourri Harmony College by Bill Ford, DI)'II Mall'l; Pa., Chapter

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Shown above, The Dignitaries won the 1.994 Dixie District Seniors Quartet Contest ~EaIOW~ (I to r): John Ribble, tenor; Gil Oxendine, lead; Jack Henley, bass and Tom Prince, EXP.aESS~ bari. Dr. Prince was the Society Board Member representing the district in 1970.

January/February 1997 8fminonizer 15 Listed below are the Men of Note wilh 20 or more credits who added to their totals during the third quarter of 1996. Total credits are in the center column. Central Stales Land 0' Lakes Pioneer Drown, Gary 20 1 Eisenman, Roger 20 1 Hedges, Henry 21 1 Evergreen Mid-Atlantic Rocky Mountain Mondau, Stephen 26 1 Henschel, Orville 27 1 Burgener, Robert 30 2 Far Weslern Northeastern Hatcher, Horner 22 2 Gurule, John 28 1 Andrews, Alex 37 5 Southwestern Murphy, AI 29 2 Houpis, C. N 30 1 Clark, Mark 22 1 Johnny Appleseed Larivee, Leo 26 4 Tucker-Kelly, Patrick 29 2 Wulf, Gary 20 1

F~Chant·e·r Etern". '" .' '.. ... ··::-~·.'~.':..'r': 1":". CJI ,, ,.. ' '.,' ,.... , ,( ,', ~"~' ',," ;' ~ ...~,...... "'"'_'" .11 < .. _•_• ~ _ ..."' ...... :., ,• ..:. ... , .' _\j~L .~_'"l~ 'L."'L.....t',..,"". :~;. L"' • "1~'-'l't_(~ :.id~.i.u ~ ..... During the third quarter of 1996. the following members were reported to the headquarters office as deceased,

Cardinal Mid-Attantic Sunshine Kissinger, Gerald Valparaiso, IN Callan, George Mahanoy City, PA Davila, Richard Frank Thorne Nasser, Charles Porter-LaPorte Counties, IN Ensley, Douglas Columbia-Montour County, PA Foor, Wayne Naples, FL Worth, Robert Columbia City, IN Graham, Alexander Ocean View, DE Gardiner, Alfred Venice, FL Central States ladeluca, Louis Brooklyn, NY Getson, Warren Charlotte County, FL Burketl, Kenneth Kansas City, MO Lorenz, Robert Arlington, VA Morey, William Fort Myers, FL Johans, John St. Louis Suburban, MO Newsome, Francis Honesdale, PA Proebster, Frank Citrus County, FL Dixie Persons, Ted Carlisle, PA Reynolds, Edward Sarasota, FL Abendroth, Carl Asheville, NC Ruddy, Eddie Scranton, PA Cox, Orner North East Tennessee, TN Tobin, William Frank Thorne Jones, Edward Metro Mobile, AL Uphoff, Anthony Dundalk, MD Waldo, Clark North East Tennessee, TN Walsh, Harold Morris County, NJ

Evergreen Northeastern PERRY BAKER, Society Board Member from Adcock, Jack Canby, OR Bridge, Carl Keene, NH SWD in 1992, died August 12 after a long Jakeway, Ken Prince George, BC Clay, Louis Brockton, MA battle with lymphatic cancer. He was 55. Jones, Fred Spokane, WA Howe, Gordon Fredericton, NB Baker, who joined the Society at age 23, was Stigant, Bryan North Vancouver, BC Hubbard, Bert Hanover, NH a member ofthe Chordsmen (San Antonio) Far Western Mcintyre, Keith New London, CT Chapter. Gillogley, Howard Vacaville, CA Ontario Marquez, David Hemet, CA Brophey, William Chatham, ON CLARENCE BURGESS, composer of"We Sing That They Shall Speak," passed away in his Palmer, Hal Inland Cities, CA Childs, Bill East York, ON sleep on December 1. He was 92. Sebastian, Stanley Orange, CA Clark, Donald Owen Sound, ON An employee ofElectrolux Canada Lim­ Weckerly, Kona Aloha, HI Fox, William Grimsby, ON ited for 52 years, Burgess was an accom­ Zietlow, Albert Inland Cities, CA Meredith, Henry Peterborough, ON plished musician, and composed more than Illinois Pioneer 500 songs, including orchestral suites and Aldridge, Ralph Oak Lawn, IL Fricker, Albert Wayne, MI marches. A book of his poems was also Hogan, Lawrence Oak Lawn, IL Lee, Lyle Frank Thorne published. Meyer, Elmer Oak Park, IL Pelican, Cy Detroit·Oakland, MI Burgess joined the Oshawa, Ontario, Johnny Appleseed Van Langevelde, Dale Holland, MI Chapter in 1949. He was named the Ontario Albright, Michael Canton, OH Rocky Mountain District Barbershopper of Renown in 1982 Chilberti, Frank .. Pittsburgh North Hills, PA Nash, Robert Colby, KS (see The Harmoll;zer, luI!Aug '93). On the last page of his book of poems, Conrad, Frank Fostoria, OH Prince, Gary Pocatello, 10 the following verse appears: Swanson, Ellsworth Akron, OH Seneca Land "I'd like to feel that, when I die, Land 0' Lakes Hassel, James Venango County, PA Some cheerful lillie ode that I DeSeve, Charles Green Bay, WI Kuntz, Bernie Erie, PA Had written, or perhaps a line Eering, John Frank Thorne Walsh, Melvin Syracuse, NY Or two of simple prose of mine, Lloyd, Everett Albert Lea, MN Southwestern Might be remembered through the years­ Schlei, William Manitowoc, WI McNeely, D. C. Big "0", TX And ease, perhaps, a few foiks' tears. A tender smile, a lillie laugh, Would be my finest epitaph."

16 c!Jfminonizer January/February 1997 Indianapolis Convention Schedule of Major Events

Tuesday, July I Celebrate Youlh Ice Cream Social (localion and lime to be announced in Mar/Apr issue) Free evcnt-frce-will donations will benefit SingAmcrica & SillgCanada

Wednesday, July 2 MBNA America College Quanet Conlest Weslin HOlel Ballroom I p.l11. AIC Shows Murat Centre 6 p.l11. and 9 p.m.

Thursday, July 3 Quanet Quanerfinal Sessions Markel Square Arena 12: 15 p.m. and 7: 15 p.m.

Friday, July 4 \Yorld Harmony Jamboree Mural Centre I p.m. Quartet Semifinal Session Market Square Arena 7: 15 p.m.

Saturday, July 5 Choms Contest ", Market Square Arena 10:45 a.l11. Quanel Finals Market Square Areua 7: 15 p.m.

Note: a schedule for Sing 'Vith The Cham)IS and the massed sing on Friday, plus mall)' other exciting SI)ccial e\'en1s, will appeal' in a feature article ill the l\lal'l:h/Aprii issue of The Jlal"lnollil.er. Be sure to walch for this article.

Registratioll, ~'Pecial CI'ellt and tour ticket in/ormatioll Thc convcntion rcgistration area will be located in the Indiana COllvention Ccnter. Rcgistration opcns at 10 a.m. on I\'londa)', Jnne 30, and thercafter at 9 a.m. each da,}'. Rcgistration closes I\'lon-Fl'i al6 p.m nlld at 1100n on Sat. Convention registl'ations,special cvent and tour tickets will be mailed to the address shown on the order forms, provided receipt is prior 10 Juue IS, 1997. All orders received after Juue IS will be held aud may be picl

~ ~ • lnefianapofis lnternationa[Convention 7?egistration • June 29-JuuI 6) 1997 • INSTRUCTIONS Date Chapter name _ • • Complete order form and mail with paymenI 10: SPEBSQSA, 6315 Third Name Nickname ~ II • Aveuue, Kenosha, WI 53143-5199. Registf3tion fcc includes a conven- Spouse/guest name ______Nickname_.....,-o'-;-'+=O"-_ • • tion badge. a reserved scat at all contest • sessions tlnd a souvenir program. Address -'--__ • If yOli register for more than one City State __ Zip.Code _-':.,.---__ • persoll, please furnish cOJllplete infor­ I mation for each person on a separate • Telephone Bus ( Res () sheet and attach to this order form. , • I Alll'egistl"ations rccejved prior to • June I, 1997 will be mailed. Those Quantity Type Rate Total (US funds) , • • received after that date may be picked • up at the convention registf3tion area Ad~it $90.00 ea. $ • beginningMonday,Jnly I, 1997. Mail­ , • ings will be made during the month of Jr.. (under 12) $45.00 ea. $ May 199. • Add $3 P&H for each 8 registraiions ordered. S,9!.... • Full registrations purchaJetl during (Example. 1-8, $3, 9-16, $6, etc.) , $ 3.00 • I theconvenlion week are $IOOJoradults • alld $50for jlllliors (1Il1der age /2). ,~ TOTAL $ • Make checks payable to • • SPEBSQSA. When you receive con­ o Please check here if you have a disability and may require accommoda­ • finnaliotl, please keep it as your re­ tion in order to fUlly participate in the convention. You will be contacted ceipt. by a staff member to discuss your specific needs. • Regislmllollsmaybe Imllsferret/lo • • allolher perSall, bill Ihey are NOT o MasterCard 0 VISA mo~:;===y:e:a~r-=:::;:::=~ • Exp. date: • • reflllldab/e. Account No. LLILlIlJe.....__ ,: ••• •• ••• ••••• • • •••••••••• convention insert r!JfaIfnonizer No matter what YOtu' travel needs maybe... Camelot Travel Services is here to help you create beautiful music! LOWEST AIRFARES for SPEBSQSA members and guests ai-tending tile 1997 Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana JtUle 29 - July 6, 1997.

It all adds up to ffil easy choice... No membership fees or dnes. $150,000 travel insurance on airline tickets. DiscOlUlted rates on cruises, tOtu·s, cars and hotels. Fly for less anytime. Special promotion WitJl m~or air carrier. Cash rebates on airline tickets, cruises, taLUS, Amtulck mId senior citizen coupon books. CAMELOT TRAVEL SERVICES Call toll fi'ee: 1·800·877·5444, mId mention your access code SPEB Monday tll.rough Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, MST PC675 ".@.{D (i)~tJ!' ~ JAMBOREE VIII INDIANAPOLIS 1997 J! • WORLD HARMONY JAMBOREE.

THE MURAT CENTRE Friday 1 p.m. July 4,1997 Presents ... Worthing/Crawley, United Kingdom HOOKED ON HARMONY 1996 Quartet Champion (BABS) Huddinge, Sweden JAMBALAY 1996 Quartet Champion (SNOBS) Stockholm, Sweden STOCKHOLM CHORD MASTERS CHORUS 1996 Chorus Champion (SNOBS) Western Cape, South Africa BE SHARP 1996 Quartet Champion (SPATS) Cllesham, United Kingdom FEVER PITCH 1995 Quartet Champion (LABBS) Area 2 (Northeast U. S.) LIMITED EDITION 1995·96 Quartette Champion (Harmony, Inc.) Drumree, Ireland BLACK LACE 1996 Quartet Champion (lABS) Illinois, Michigan & Missouri WEEKEND EDITION 1995 Quartet Champion (Sweet Adelines International) Cincinnati, Ohio MARQUIS 1995 International Quartet Champion (SPEBSQSA) Auckland, New Zealand FOURTE 1996 Quartet Champion (NZABS) Foothill Cities, California 1996 Quartet Champion (SPEBSQSAj Harderwiyk, The Netherlands HERMAN FEITSMA Presenter (DABS) Gulf Breeze, Florida JEB STEWART Song Leader (SPEBSQSA) ADMISSION $18 All seats reserved ORDER FORM BOB BISIO Producer· San Francisco, California

2 8!aJfnonizer convention insert INDIANAPOLIS SPECIAL EVENTS

Celebrate Youth Ice Cream Social- For the second year, aspecial Tuesday night event will feature lois afyoung voices in concert, plenty ofice cream and group singing, and just all-around good fellowship. There is no admission charge, but free-will donations will be used to support SingAmerica & SingCanada. Tuesday, 8 p.m. in the Indianapolis Artsgarden, one block east of the Westin (HQ) Hotel. Seating for 400 persons is first-come, first-served.

MBNA Amel"ica College Quartet Contest-The sixth annual competition. Thcse young contenders for the collegiate title offer an exciting afternoon of barbershop harmony. Wednesday, July 2, at I p.m. in the Westin Hotel Ballroom. Open seating Event 31 $S

AIC Show of Champious - Two great shows again. Wednesday, July 2, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Murat Centre. See ad on last page of this insert

Ladies' Breakfast - The Westin Hotel's culinary slaff is preparing a special menu for this occasion. Many surprises are being planned by the Pride of Indy ladies, along with a special appearance by Nightlife, 1996 International Champion. Friday, July 4 at 9 a.m. at the Westin Hotel. Event 41 $IS

World Harmony Jamboree - This show, in its eighth year, has enjoyed sold-out status at previous conventions. Enjoy an afternoon of global harmony in the Murat Centre. All seats reserved. Transportation will be provided from the Convention Center. Show time is I p.m., Friday, July 4. Even'SI $18

Heartspring Breakfast - Start the day off with a good breakfast, good fellowship, good harmony and for a good cause. Drawings for the fantastic district prizes, four front-row seats at next year's convention in Atlanta and a guest appearance by Nightlife. 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July S, at the Westin Hotel. Event 61 $13

~ ~ • ORDER FORM • •Advauceorders for special events must bereceived in Kenosha by Jnne 15, 1997. Refllllds call1/ot beprocessedafterthat date. • •A limited numbe,'oftickets will beavailablefor purchaseduringconvention week in the registration area in theIndianapolis • •Convention Center. • Mail this form with credit card information, check or money order for the • • total amount, made out to SPE8SQSA, Inc., to: • • M8NA College Quartet Coutest SPEBSQSA Spccial Events • 31 @ $S each $ • 6315 Third Avenne • •Ladies' Brunch Kenosha, WI 53143·5199 • • 41 @ $IS each $--- • o Check o Money Order o VISA o MasterCard • •World Harmony Jamboree • • _51 @ $18 each $ _ Exp. date__ • • Hearlspring Breakfast Name _ • 61 @ $13 each • $--- • StreetIBox _ • • Total $--- City State ZIP _ • • Telephone () • •III ••••••••••••••• • •••••••••••••••••••••••• convention insert

ften referred to as the "Crossroads of America," Indianapolis is inter­ Osected by more segments of inter­ slate highway than any other metropolitan nrca: 1-69, 1-70,1-74,1-65 nlld 1-465. More thall halfofthe U. S. population lives within a day's drive ofIndianapolis. Did yOlI know lhat Indiallapolis once manufactured 64 dif­ ferent makes of automobiles, including Stulz, Ducsenberg, Marmon, Premier, Na­ tional, Cole and Herrf-Brooks? Indianapolis' Union Statioll, the first union railway depot in the U. S., opened in 1888. Thomas Edison was once a Western Union telegraph operator at Union Station. Today, the building has been renovated into a Illultimillion-dollar festival marketplace that features 12 express eaterics, six full­ service restaurants/nightclubs, and 30 spe­ cinlty shops. In the building's historic train Above, a bird's-eye view of downtown Indianapolis, wilh Ihe RCA Dome/Indiana shed is the 276-room Crowne Plaza Union Convenlion Center in the foreground. The SPEBSQSA contest venue will be in Station hotel, which features 26 suites in Market Square Arena, not the Dome. Banayole Photography restorcd Pullman sleeping cars. Indianapolis International Airport, 10­ port also features geokids, a free, interactive Museum of rndianapolis~the largest cnted just 12 minutes from downtown, is geography area forchildrcll. Taxi fare from children's museum in the world. The mu­ served by 18 nirlilles, with 185 daily depar­ the airport to downtown is approximately seum has the world's largest water clock, 30 tures and 91 direct and non-stop destina­ $17. feet tall and using 70 gnllons of water, and tions. It is the largest airport in the U. S. to Ihe largesl public displny oftoy lraills ill the be managed by a private firm: BAA, the A city or many afl1'3Clioils U. S.-more thall 1,500 tmill sels. There snme British firm that operates London's Tndianapolis offers many educational

For the record ... III 1994, Illdiallnpolis hosted 231 con­ ventions,trade shows and meetings, with a combined attendnnce of 858,228. This fig­ ure does not include attendance at the Indy 500 race in May, which attracts the largest crowd ofany sporting event in the world~ the Indianapolis Motor Speedway seats 250,000. Incidentnlly, Johnny GllIelle, n Union Station, Ihe firsl union railway depot in the U. S., opened in 1888. Today, the political cartoonist for 111e lndiw/(lpolis Star, structure has been converted into a festival marketplace of restaurants and shops. created the famous Raggedy Ann doll. The former train shed is now Ihe Crowne Plaza Union Station hotel. Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association photo

4 r!JlaIfnoruzer convention insert The summer climate ill Indianapolis is ideal for conventions. The nverage tem­ pemture in July is 75°F, rainfall avemges 4.32 inches and Ihe sun shines 66 percent of the time. Nntives or residents of Indinna are often rcferred to as "Hoosiers." Although the origin of the word "Hoosier" is not known, there are more than 30 theories about its meaning. Early pioneers used to answer knocks on their cabin doors by saying "Who's yere?" Perhaps this grecling be­ came the nicknamc for Indiana residents. Whatever its murky origins, "Hoosier" is often followed by "Hospitality," for which Indiana has come to be known.

SPEBSQSA relurns 10 Indianapolis The Society's 38th-Annual Convention and Contesls took place in Indianapolis in 1975. The gold medals went 10 the Happi. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis-largest of its kind in the world-offers a ness Emporium quartet and the Vocal wide variety of entertaining and educational activities for youngsters. PhOlobyO,"F"od' l\tlajority chorus. Twenty-one years later, barbcrshoppers from all over the world will million expansion and renovation in 1993. Transportation and RV facilities gather once again at the "Crossroads of The Convention Centcr itself now offers A dnily shuttle service will operate be­ America" for the 59th-Annual Convention more than 300,000 sguare feet of column­ tween most convention hotels nnd the Con­ and Conlesls, June 29-July 6, 1997. free exhibilion space and 127,595 square vcntion Center. A schedule will appear in The lndiana Convention Center, located feCI ofmeeling space. In 1994, 177 conven­ your convcntion program, to be issued in in thc henrt of downtown Indianapolis and tions and trade shows were held in this Indianapolis at the registration booths, and connecled to the RCA Dome-home ofthe fncility. The Convention Ccnter will be the in all daily convention bulletins. NFL Indianapolis Colts, underwent a $43 site for all Society offices, registration, The RV team of Ihe Indy Convention events ticketing, Harmony Marketplace, COlllmittee has put together an excellent exhibitors' booths and departure point for and complete brochure on RV/camping fa­ all tours. cilities ill the Indianapolis area, including Adjacent to the Convcntion Center and motor home parking for contest sessions. 1f accessible by covered walkway, the \Vestin yOll didn't pick Ill' a copy in Sail Lake Cily Hotel is the headquarters hotel. All Sociely last July and want one, write or call: committee meetings and Chorditoriul11 ses­ Jim Rennard sions will he atlhe Westin. 1907 E. 110th The contest venue will be the Market Indianapolis, IN 46280 Square Arena, about five blocks from the (317) 844-3810 Convention Centcr/headguHrters hotel. or Markel Square Arena seals 17,000 (modi­ John Doss fied 10 I 1,000 for Ollr cOllvenlion) and is 11414 East Central Drive home to the NBA Indiana Pacers. The Carmel, IN 46032 versatile facility has been lhe site of slich (317) 846-3237 eveliis as Ihe NCAA Final Four in 1980, the National Figure Skating Championships in Hotel information 1982, Ihe U. S. Gymnastic Championships A Illap of the downtown area depicling in 1986, and Ihe finals of the Professional hotels, details ofhotels serving the conven­ Bowlers Association Indianapolis Open in tion and a form for registering for housing 1995. will appear on these pages of the special Market Square Arena underwent a $5 convention insert in the March/April issue million renovation in 1995, including new of 71,e J-1amlOllizer. Please note that the Located in Monument Circle, the 284­ seats, improved sound and lighting, and March/April issue will be lhe Oll/Y publica­ foot-tall Soldiers' & Sailors' Monument Ilew air conditioning. Interestingly, Elvis tion of this inrormatioll. o@ stands as a tribute to Indiana soldiers Presley gavc his final public performance at and sailors who served in the Civil War. Markel Square Arena on June 27, 1977. Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Associalion photo cOllvention insert CJ!aIfnomzer 5 Monday, June 30-Friday, July 4, 1997 (All tours depart from the Indianapolis Convention Center)

TOUR A- CITY TOUR· 3· hours TOUR E• DOWNTOWN INDIANAPOLIS WALKING TOUR - 3 hours See Ihe sights and learn Ihe history of Indianapolis, plus tour the Put on your walking shoes for an interesting and informative tour world-famous home of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race and Ihe of the immediate downtown Indianapolis area. Learn about the NASCAR Brickyard 400. Your tour includes a ride around Ihe historic significance of several buildings, including the Indiana famous 2 0 mile oval, and admission to the Motor Speedway State Capitol Building and Union Station, plus enjoy a lour of Ihe Museum, which offers a free 2S-minute video of past history and RCA Dome. famous racing moments, along with numerous exhibits and cars E-17 Tuesday, July 1 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. from the past. Also lour the home of Benjamin Harrison, our 23rd E-18 Wednesday, July 2 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. President, who served from 188910 1893. His home is much like E-19 Thursday, July 3 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. it was when he died in 190 I. Other sites 011 the tour include E-20 Friday, July 4 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monument Circle,lhe Circle Theater, Buller University,lhe Seol­ COST: Adults $15 Children $10 (Escorted tour) lish Rite Calhedral, Loekerbie Square and the Museum of Art. A-1 Monday, June 30 12: 30 p.m. to 4 p.m. TOUR F· NASHVILLE, INDIANA AND BROWN COUNTY· 7 hours A-2 Tuesday, July 1 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spend the day in the scenic hills of southern Indiana. Travel one A-3 Wednesday, July 2 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. hour south of Indianapolis to picturesque Brown County and A-4 Thursday, July 3 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nashville, Indiana. Nashville has nearly 100 shops and boutiques A-5 Friday, July 4 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. nestled in ils downtown area. This quaint village is home to many COST: Adults $30 Children $20 (Escorted tour) artists and craftsmen. F-21 Tuesday, July 1 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. TOUR B- INDIANAPOLIS ZOO TOUR - 4 hours F-22 Wednesday, July 2 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit the World ofWaters, the Forest Area,the Living Deserls,the F-23 Thursday, July 3. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. African Plains and the Australian Plains at the Zoo. There is also COST: Adults and Children $35 (Escorted tour) an Encounters Area where you can pet various animals. Don't miss the enclosed Dolphin Pavilion where Ihe Zoo's trained dolphins TOUR G- CONNER PRAIRIE - 4 hours perform several times each day. Visit an rndiana pioneer village as it was in 1836. Costumed B-6 Tuesday, July 1 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. interpreters report on the village gossip, prepare meals, teach B-7 Wednesday, July 2 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. school and assist travelers at the Inn. Conner Prairie has been B-8 Thursday, July 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. acclaimed as one of the best living-history museums in the United B-9 Friday, July 4 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. States. It has a museum, restaurant and gift shop. COST: Adults $25 Children $20 (Escorted tour) G-24 Tuesday, July 1 12 noon to 4 p.m. G-25 Wednesday, July 2 12 noon to 4 p.m. TOUR C• CHILDREN'S MUSEUM· 4 hours G-26 Thursday, July 3 12 noon to 4 p.m. Visit the world's largest children's museum, and also view the G-27 Friday, July 4 12 noon to 4 p.m. lalesl release 10 be shown al the new IWERKS Iheater. The COST: Adults $32 Children $25 (Escorted tour) museum has five different levels ofinteractive exhibilS, a two-story water clock, a carousel from the early 20th century that you can TOUR H- THE INDIANA ROOF - 5 hours ride, plus a planetarium with shows throughout the day. The The proud history of the Indiana "Roof' goes all the way back to museum has a restaurant and girt shop. Includes admissions to the opening night, September 7, 1927. After a $6 million renovation museum and theater. the historic "Roof' was reopened in all its original glory in late C-10 Tuesday, July 1 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 1986. Since then, it has hosted a wide variety ofevents, nearly 250 C-11 Wednesday, July 2 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. a year! On July I, 1997, the Society is hosling its Tuesday Evening C-12 Thursday, July 3 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Spectacular under a rail/less "night-time sky," complete with C-13 Friday, July 4 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. twinkling stars, crescent moon and "real" clouds. Enjoy a scrump­ COST: Adults $30 Children $25 (Escorted tour) tious buffet, including sauteed Breast ofChicken and Roast Prime Rib of Beef, eomplele with all Ihe lrimmings. For your listening TOUR 0 - BOGGSTOWN INN AND CABARET· 4· hours entertainment, the world-class Indianapolis Children's Choir and Enjoy lunch, plus a two-hour show of ragtime music. Lunch other musical acts are sure to raise the "Roof." includes entree, vegetable, rolls, dessert and beverage. H-28 Tuesday, July 1 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. 0-14 Tuesday, July 1 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. COST: Adults $45 Children $35 0-15 Wednesday, July 2 10:30 a.m. t03 p.m. 0-16 Thursday, July 3 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. COST: Adults $45 (Escorted tour)

6 8lmfnonizer convention insert INDIANAPOLIS CONVENTION TOURS ORDER FORM (please indicate the number of tickets desired for each tour) TOUR A- CITY TOUR - 3' hours TOUR F- NASHVILLE, INOIANA AND BROWN COUNTY - 7 hours COST: Adults $30 Children $20 (Escorted tour) COST: Adults and Children $35 (Escorted tour) A-1 Monday, June 30 12: 30 p.m. $-­ F-21 Tuesday, July 1 9:30 a.m. $-­ A-2 Tuesday, July 1 9:30 a.m. $-­ F-22 Wednesday, July 2 9:30 a.m. $-­ A-3 Wednesday, July 2 9:30 a.m. $-­ F-23 Thursday, July 3 9:30 a.m. $-- A-4 Thursday, July 3 9:30 a.m. $-­ A-5 Friday, July 4 9:30 a.m. $-- TOUR G- CONNER PRAIRIE - 4 hours COST: Adults $32 Children $25 (Escorted tour) TOUR B- INOIANAPOLIS ZOO TOUR - 4 hours G-24 Tuesday, July 1 12 noon $--­ COST: Adults $25 Children $20 (Escorted tour) G-25 Wednesday, July 2 12 noon $-­ B-6 Tuesday, July 1 10 a.m. $-­ G-26 Thursday, July 3 12 noon $-­ B-7 Wednesday, July 2 10 a.m. $-­ G-27 Friday, July 4 12 noon $-- B-8 Thursday, JUly 3 10 a.m. $-­ B-9 Friday, July 4 10 a.m. $-- TOUR H- THE INOIANA ROOF - 5 hours COST: Adults $45 Children $35 TOUR C- CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - 4 hours H-28 Tuesday, July 1 6 p.m. $-- COST: Adults $30 Children $25 (Escorted tour) C-l0 Tuesday, July 1 9:30 a.m. $-­ C-11 Wednesday, July 2 9:30 a.m. $-- Mail completed form above with credit card information or check in C-12 Thursday, July 3 9:30 a.m. ~-- the total amount, made payable to SPEBSQSA, to: SPEBSQSA C-13 Friday, July 4 9:30 a.m. Indianapolis Tours, 6315 Third Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53143-5199. TOUR 0 - BOGGSTOWN INN AND CABARET - 4' hours o VISA 0 MasterCard (no other cards accepted) COST: Adults $45 (Escorted lour) 0-14 Tuesday, July 1 10:30 a.m. $-­ .l-L--'---'---'--'--' Exp. __ 0-15 Wednesday, July 2 10:30 a.m. $-­ 0-16 Thursday, July 3 10:30 a.m. $-- NAME _

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Jal1uary/February 1997 r!JfarmoJlizcr 17 Heartspring creates Shaklee Institute for Improving Special ~ducation .' . :b); Belind,; 11i11leis;· Dir~Clor ofP;,blic Relaiion's .' - n what direction is the field of special develop new paradigms; to provide lab set­ think-tank deliberations. All ofthese activi­ education going? What are the chal­ tings in which new paradigms can be imple­ ties can help gain public understanding and I.' lenges facing speciai educators? How mented and evaluated; to disseminate suc­ build a bridge between the Shaklee Institute can pl,blic policies be changed to benefit cessful new paradigms through professional and the professional special education com­ cl;ildren with disabilities? Is thcre one indi­ presentations, publications, and continuing munities. vidual or 'group that can help answer these education; and to purposefully influence The group met April 17 and 18 in Wichita questions? public policy regarding the'education ofpro­ and again Sept. 20 and 2I. During the last The concept ofa "think tank," or agroup fessionals and the delivery of educational meeting, the purpose statement "to effect of special education professionals meeting services to children. positive change in the education ofchildren periodically to discuss mid act on issues such Senior scholars include Douglas Carnine, with disabilities by improving professional as t~ose listed above, caine out ofa presen­ Eugene Edgar, James Kauffman, and Tho­ practice and influencing public policy" and tation by Thomas M. Skrtic, Ph.D., Univer­ mas Slutlc, joiued by Steven R. Forness, three strategic initiatives were developed. sity of Kansas, at the 1994 National Asso­ Ed.D., University of California, Los Ange­ The initiatives are I) to increase awareness ciation .of Private Schools for Exceptional les; Lynn S. Fuch, Ph.D., Vanderbilt Uni- of exemplary leadership and professional Children (NAPSEC) confer- practice in special education, ence attended by Heartspring 2) to promote the develop­ president Jack Andrews and 1 ment and integration of new executive vice president J0I1 "T\J I knowledge in special educa- Rosell. 'Jack and Jon then met tion, and 3) to promote the \vith Tom to further this con- I THE GLENDA B. AND FORREST C. development ofpublic policy cept into a first meeting ofsix that facilitates the delivery of such professionals. best practice in special edu­ Participants met in June, cation. 1995, in Wichita to discuss the Three additional senior group's rnissioll, vision, ob- scholars joined the group in jectives, a name for the group, and the names versity; James L. Paul, Ed.D., University of September. They were James Patlon, Ph.D., of other professionals to involve. Attend­ South Florida; and Ellen Schiller, Ph.D., The College of William and Mary; Dixie ing were Douglas W, Carnine, Ph.D., Uni­ Bethesda, Maryland. Jordan, parent advocate, Parent Advocacy versity of Oregon; Eugene Edgar, Ph.D., They will meet at least once a year to Coalition for Educational Rights; and Jim University of Washington; James M. identify opportunities consistent with the Wong, Directions International Inc., Dallas. Kauffman, Ed. D., University of Virginia; Shaklee Institute's purpose and strategic ini­ "They are convinced now more than ever Reece Peterson, Ph.D., University of Ne­ tiatives, identify specific targeted think tank that the field of special education needs a braska; Wayne Sailor, Ph.D., University of topics and recommend participants, review 'think tank' to help it continue to grow in a Kansas; Thomas M. Skrtic; Jon and Jack. annual perfonnance ofthe Shaklee Institute, positive direction," said Jack; "direction that Following this organizational meeting, reconunend adjustments to annual plans and will help all children with disabilities. Jack discussed the cOllcept, the activities that activities as needed, and provide candid and Heartspring is prond to sponsor this oppor­ had occurred, and funding opportunities constructive criticism, advice, and com­ tunity for collaborative thinking and plan­ with Forrest Shaklee, national co-chair for ments. ning for the future." the Heartspring capital campaign, and a Their responsibilities to the Shaklee In­ The next meeting of the senior scholars Barbershopper from California. He was stitute are to participate and provide leader­ will be Feb. 21 and 22,1997, in Dallas. very interested in the concept and indicated ship and facilitation for specific topic think­ "There is a high level ofbuy-in by these there would be funds available to help fur­ tank sessions on an interest and availability leaders in the field," said Jon. "They be­ ther its cause. basis, prepare summaries ai1d position pa­ lieve the Shaklee Institute is a great oppor­ The vision ofThe Glenda B. And Forrest pers as a result of deliber~ations, and to tunity to address critical special education C. Shaklee Institute for Improving Special present to national conferences and profes­ issues. They know the outcomes have the Education is to create a center where the siOllal groups. potential to make a positive impact on the most progressive and creative minds in spe­ They also are being asked to conduct lives ofchildren with disabilities. Because cial education can meet to challenge current continuing education sessions regarding new it is privately funded, work will be an ongo­ beliefs and practices in special education and knowledge and paradigms resulting from ing process with limitless possibilities." e

18 8fminonizer January/February 1997 Society awards first SingAmerica & SingCanada grants by Gmy Stal11l11, Director ofSil1gAmerica & SingConada Development

he Society's newest service project, to reach out to inner-city minority youths. SingAmerica & SingCanada, is rap­ The project is entitled the Urban Harmony T idly coming of age. This past sum­ Movement (UHM) and its goal is to intro­ mer, SingAmerica funds were llsed to help duce a cappella singing as a recreational and support the first HARMONY EXPLOSION Camp, fulfilling activity to young people who might held at Ball State University in Muncie, In­ otherwise turn to gang activity. The UHM diana. Approximately 100 high school mu­ is being conducted in the San Francisco Bay sic students and their teachers received in­ Area and has met with success. This sum­ struction from world-class clinicians in tra­ mer, the movement included a two-week a ditional choral music as well as barbershop cappella music camp in the Sonoma County, harmony. Participants were so enthusiastic Calif., woods, where young people enjoyed about the camp that plans are underway to learning a cappella singing in a fresh·air hold camps at two locations this summer. environment. Shown above, some of the participants Now, Harmony Foundation is very ex­ CASA grant from SingAmerica will be in the Urban Harmony Movement. cited to announce the first grants made pos­ used to for a special project to fUlther the sible by your SingAmerica & SingCanada Urban Harmony Movement. It is called "A and multicultural choir. It has been in exist­ contributions. As you know, the purpose of Harmonious Arrangement" and will support ence for about seven years, and includes 80 the movement is to support vocal music edu­ efforts to build a substantial music library singers, ages eight through 18. The choir cation in our schools and recreational sing­ from which the UHM participants (antici­ has sung twice in the White House and trav­ ing in our communities. These projects pre­ pated at 500) could choose. elled to Europe on a singing tour, plus many cisely capture the spirit and excitement of In the words of CASA, "This grant will other performances. SingAmerica & SingCanada. enable us to develop our materials to the The Manhattan Chapter of SPEBSQSA Our first grants reach out to other orga­ point that could make possible the inclusion will bring the WCC to New York for a ma­ nizations that support vocal music. These ofmore needy schools nationwide and sus­ jor kick-off event in Carnegie Hall, next partnership grants show how music organi­ tain the longevity ofthe program in schools spring. That show will be the impetus for zations can leverage their individual re­ where it has already taken hold. 'A Hanno­ the initiation of a New York "section" of sources and expertise by pooling them for nious Arrangement' is a crucial project for the WCC. The music director ofthe WCC, mutual benefit. We are excited to work with success ofthe Urban Harmony Movement." Sondra Harnick, along with members ofthe such a diverse group of talents in these Manhattan Chapter, will recruit singers for projects. World Children's Choir the WCC at the United Nations and in New The World Children's Choir (WCC), York City Boys and Girls Clubs, with the "A Hannoniolls Anangement" based in Washington, D. C., is committed intention of recruiting approximately 80 The Contemporary A cappella Society of to bringing young people of all nationali­ boys and girls from all ethnic, racial and America (CASA) began a program last year ties together in a world-class multinational national backgrounds. The show is expected to be a high-visibility event with outstand­ ing publicity. It is envisioned that there will be television crews and reporters present.

Music in Early Childhood The third grant is a SingCanada activity to fund projects for the Music in Early Child­ hood Program conducted by the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The program, initi­ ated in Saskatoon in 1986 and modeled af­ ter a similar program at the Alberta College Conservatory of Music in Edmonton, has grown over the past nine years to employ four teachers. Shown above during the West Coast A Cappella Summit are singers of the Urban Harmony Movement. continued next page

January/February 1997 8!aJfnonizer t9 costs for indigenous students and students continued from previous page I with special needs. Singly and collectively, these grants il­ Society grants lustrate the spirit and intention of Within the Music in Early Childhood SingAmerica & SingCanada, as well as the Program, Parenting with Music provides an Society's Vision Statement, ". . to be a opportunity for parents to develop their leader in the cause ofpreserving and en­ parenting skills, knowledge and confidence couraging vocal music, in aliI' education in stimulating their child's (four months to systems and in our C011l11l1lllilies, as a l({e­ three years of age) musical interest and long recreational activity and an essential growth and encourage the enjoyment of element in one~' cultural well-being." They music-making in the home tlnough appro­ will serve as inspiring examples of the im­ priate songs. It is also intended to expose portant work our new service project can In one clever song, Tar River boys sang infants to a rich variety of musical sounds accomplish. to the girls on the other end of the risers, and experiences which they enjoy now, and while the. girls pretended to taunt them. which will set the foundation for future On the local scene musical learning. Plenty is happening at the chapter and more than 75 Barbershoppers from 15 chap­ This project is particularly exciting be­ district level to encourage vocal music edu­ ters, and approximately 240 other singers cause it demonstrates the powerful influence cation and conununity recreational singing. ranging from elementary students to adults. music can have all child development. Re­ One excellent example took place in mid­ Following the day-long event, a Saturday search has shown a correlation between November in North Carolina. Spearheaded night show featured choruses, barbershop music and cognitive skills. The grant will by Society Board Member Charlie Rose, a quartets and VLQs, mixed ensembles, an subsidize tuition as well as transportation Music Festival was held, drawing together ROTC color guard and a thirty minute com­ munity sing-a-long. Dr. John White, President of Wesleyan College, where the event was held, said, "I have never heard such a variety ofmusic and community response from any musical event before. I'm sure that this will be just the beginning for many future Music Festivals." Imagine, if you will, dozens of projects sllch as these, being funded every year, as well as music scholarships, a choral music teacher institute, HAR~'10NY EXPLOSION Camps and festivals. Our Society can make a sigl/({icant impact 011 thefllture ofvocal music in North America with YOllr help. We The Tar River Children's Chorus, directed by Patsy Gilliland, was part of the North finally have achance to live up to our motto: Carolina Music Festival. "Keep The Whole World Singing." @

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20 r!JfaJinollizer Janunry/February 1997 Lou Perry Harmony College scholarships competition now open

Attention, all barbershop arrangers! The (c) a letter discussing your arranging ex­ 8. Arrangements previously submitted in competition is now open for the 1997 Lou perience, performance of your ar­ prior Lou Perry scholarship compctitions Perry Harmony College scholarships. The rangements, and any other relevant are ineligible. 1996 scholarships were awarded to: data on your barbershop involve­ 9. Previous winners are ineligible. Jayson Ryner Decorah, Iowa ment. Entries will be judged on: "De" DeGraw Kaneohe, Hawaii 2. Each contestant may submit only one (a) song selection (1/3) The adjudication panel for 1997 is Jack song/arrangement. (b) the caliber ofthe arrangemenl (2/3) Baird, Dave Briner and Dennis Driscoll. 3. Arrangements oforiginal songs will not Winners must be at least at an intermcdi- Each participant will receive a detailed re­ be accepted. This is a contest for arrang­ ate (but not expert) level, i.e., no three-part vicw of his arrangement by one of these ers, not songwriters. chords, non-chords, impossible voicings, or three. There will be two winners, each re­ 4. The song may be in Public Domain or non-stylistic devices. The arranger is ex­ ceiving prepaid tuition to Harmony College under copyright, but it must have been pected to show some imagination within the in St. Joseph, Mo., July 27-August 3, 1997. commercially published at some time. style, and to be at a skill level wherein he Transportation is the individual's responsi­ 5. The song should be acceptable for per­ can benefit substantially from courses at bility. Results will be announced by letter formance in a Society contest. Harmony College. to all participants by May 1, 1997. 6. A song that has been previously arranged Entries must be received by March 15, Here are the contest rules: by someone else is acceptable, but the 1997. Send (by regular mail) 10: 1. Entries sllall consist ofthree copies each submitted anangement must be based on Dave Briner of: the original sheet music, not on another 8095 Kendra Gourl (a) the arrangement, arrangement. Anaheim Hills, GA 92808 (b) the published sheet music (if avail­ 7. The arrangement must be original and able) and unassisted, i.e., no consulting with other arrangers. Whe does sight ImprOVe• so nd?

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January/February 1997 CJfarmonizer 21 Singing Buckeyes host High School Harmony Camp by Mike Rellllel; Bl/ckeye-Coll/lllblls, Ohio, Chapter

n August, the Singing Buckeyes spon­ sored the second annual High School I Harmony Camp at Otterbein College in suburban Columbus, Ohio. The camp was attended by 32 high school singers, mostly from the state of Ohio, but one from as far away as the state ofWashington, sponsored by the Anacorles Chapter, and a female high school quartet from Tampa, Fla., Encore 4. Jason Winge was selected by his Anacorles High School music teacher to re­ ceive the chapter's sponsorship, which in­ cluded registration and round-trip airfare. The Singing Buckeyes provided housing for Jason and and all-events ticket to the Buck­ eye Invitational, held immediately after the camp. Shown above, the High School Camp Chorus, under the direction of Dr. R. D. Mathey, The camp faculty was headed by Dr. Ri­ warmed up the crowd at the Buckeye Invitational Comedy Quartet Contest. chard Mathey, professor of vocal music at Bowling Green State University. He was assisted by Debbie Connelly, lead singer of Showtime, 1993 Sweet Adeline quartet champion and an outstanding vocal music teacher by profession. The kids were also treated to a talk on the history ofbarbershop by Dean Snyder, Historian Emeritus of the Society, and a demonstration by Corner­ stone, a comedy quartet from upstate New York. After only three days oftraining, the High School Harmony Camp Chorus performed before 1,300 barbershop faithful at the Funny Bone National Comedy Quartet Con­ test during the Buckeye Invitational. The standing ovation these youngsters received was an experience that both the high school singers and the audience will not soon for­ get. The recmiting process to seek camp at­ tendees involved Singing Buckeye musical leaders and chapter quartets visiting more than 30 high school choirs throughout the school year. The 1997 camp, will actually Shown above be two parallel camps conducted simulta­ and at right, neously in the same building, one for boys Encore 4, four and one for girls. We have leal'lled we have beautiful and even more interest from the high school talented young teachers if we can offer a program for their women from entire chorus and we will definitely get more Tampa, Fla., interest from the boys if the girls are there wowed Buckeye as well. Invitalional For information about the camp, which audiences all is open to boys and girls from around the week long. The country, call the Singing Buckeye office, ladies are part of Ihe Young Women in Harmony program sponsored by Sweet (614) 221-4480. o@ Adelines International, and are coached by Debbie Connelly.

22 8fminonizer JalluaryfFebruary 1997 Multiple Gold Medal Quartets Audience Judges Queens of Harmony determine half of the scoring. College Champs ***Stars of the Night Show*** International chorus competitors Saturday night from Canada, England, Holland, Funny Bone and the United States National Comedy Quartet Contest Marquis The Airwaves ~~~I Weekend Edition Buckeye Invitational IX WHERE CONTEST AND FUN BLEND INTO ONE Harmony in the Air Thurs. 7:30 PM August 14 -17, 1997 Comedy Quartets Fri.llAM Quartet Contests Fri. 5 &8PM Columbus, Ohio Chorus Contests Sat. 10 AM, 1:30 & 4:30 PM Stai·s of the Night Sat. 8 PM * the only barbershop contest where men and women compete equally before the same panel of certified judges * wall to wall barbershop excitement from the Thursday night Harmony in the Air Show to the Sunday morning Barbershop Worship Service r------, 1 Pleasepril/tallil/jol'maliol/. All Events Packages: (All contest sessions, Comedy, 1 1 Stars of the Night, Show of Champions, Kick Off Cookout, 1 Name (Mr., Ms.) 1 Sunday Pancake Breakfast) 1 Address _@$60 Entertainment Judge I @$55 Premier Seats !I @$50 Regular Seats Total = $ _ :;1 City State ZIP _ = Contests Only Packages: (All quartet contest sessions and ~I Daytime phone (_) _ all chorus contest sessions - Does not include Comedy): l: Visa/MasterCard # _@$32 Entertainment Judge _@$27 Premier Seats ]1 Expiration Date _ _@$22 Regular Seats Total = $ _ t~ 111 Make checks payable to: Buckeye Invitational () Chorus Only or () Quartet Only: (All chorus contest "'I sessions or all quartet contest sessions - Does not include 1 Mail with self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Comedy):

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bout a year ago, a quartet from the Bay AArea Metro, Calif., Chapter made a bar­ bershop presentation at a local grade school assembly, and received enthusiastic response [The Harmon;zeJ; Mar/Apr 1996]. The teacher, Ms. Kirkwood, not only invited the chapter to make another presentation at her school, but arranged for a special presenta­ tion before music teachers of the other ten schools in the community of Pleasanton, located about 30 miles east ofSan Francisco. As the result, plans were made to present ajoint show in 1997, feahlring a mixed-voice chorus from the combined schools, as well as the Pot 0' Gold Chol'lls and chapter quartets. Arrangements were made for pre­ sentations to the students, more than 3,000 in all, to introduce them to barbershop har­ Shown above, at left, Bay Area Metro, Calif., music director Gary Bolles made a mony. point to students at Amador High School during presentations of the barbershop The Brass Ring quartet made these pre­ style at 11 schools in the community of Pleasanton. The presentations resulted in sentations. The fact that baritone (and cho­ some 300 students signing up for a mixed-voice chorus to present two shows in rus director) Gary Bolles is a former teacher February, 1997, augmented by the Pot 0' Gold Chorus and chapter quartets. was a big help in gaining the teachers' ac­ Other members of the Brass Ring quartet, pictured above, are (Ito r): Tom Shields, ceptance and supp0l1. Subsequent visits by bass; Andy Maddox, lead and Ron Bass, tenor. chapter members enlisted 300 students for the mixed chorus. Proceeds from the two February shows will support the school music programs. The chapter is also exploring a grant program. @

Shown above, Naples, Fla., Chapter President Bill Moreland presented a "Music Makes The Difference" award to Ms. Kelly Parker, music teacher at Barron When the Minot, S. D., Chapter hired Excalibur as its headline quartet for the fall Collier High School. In support of the show, the contract called for the quartet to arrive a day ahead of time and visit some SingAmerica program, the presentation of the area schools to demonstrate barbershop. The foursome was especially well included a $500 grant to the school's received at the Magic City Senior High Choir rehearsal, where about half of the music program and a $500 grant to Ms. class period was given over to the singing and demonstration. Shown above, Parker to further her own music serenading Candace Wolf during Minot High's Symphonic Choir class are (Ito r): education. John Moksnes, tenor; Greg Volk, bari; John Korby, bass and Greg Dolphin, lead.

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Allhough The Blue Hill Four has retired from the chapter show circuit, the popular NED comedy quartet keeps its performance skills honed by promoting barbershop to youngsters in the Greater Boston area. Shown at ieft during a visit to the fifth-grade music class at C. J. Prescott Elementary School in Norwood, Mass., are (I to r): Bill Wedge, bass; Greg Smith, lead; Wait Ryan, bari and Bob Coskren, tenor.

One of the student groups performing on the Hastings, Neb., Chapter show was the Hastings Middle School Boy's Ensemble, shown at right, under the direction of chapter member Dr. Don Goodrich. Goodrich also directed the 40­ man Hastings College Men's Chorus during the Sunday matinee. The Hastings High School Boys' Quartet also performed on the show.

Members of the Spruce Grove Chorus, Spruce Grove, Alberta, Chapter shared the stage during special evenings of choral music last May with more than 150 students from the Queen Street School Boys and Girls Choir and the Meridian Heights School Choirs. The events were organized by chapter member Vern Roth. The combined ensemble, shown at left, performed "Teach The Children To Sing."

January/February 1997 r!Jfatfnonizer 2S The 1975 champion Happiness Empo­ rium is once again available for bookings­ but on a limited basis. The foursome has pared its repertoire to all-time crowd favor­ ites and anticipates a pace ofabout one show per month. Contact: Rod Johnson, 9151 Glen Edin Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55443; phone (612) 493-2317, fax (612) 493-3390, [email protected] for e-mail. .:..:..:. 1996 medalist BSQ has a personnel change; taking over as baritone and contact Illall is Rick Taylor, 1557 Star Pine Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401; (410) 626-8058; [email protected]. After a half-century of singing with the Dapper Dans at Disneyland and Disneyworld, The Springfield M nsic Compan)', 1996 "Bub" Thomas is retiring from active participation. Shown above in one of his final SWD comedy quartet champion, appeared performances (I to r): "Bub" Thomas, Joe Hudgins, Steve Culpepper and Buddy on Tony Orlando's Saillte to li

In what may be a Society first, a father and son became district quartet champions in the same year, but in different districts! Son Jason Pinkall sings bari in The Ar­ rangement, 1996 SWD champion, while dad David Pinkall is the bass of the 1996 eSD champion, Nebrasl

spread on pages 9-11 in this issne. e I \\ Shown above, wearing their "gold" medals, are the members of the winning quartet on the 1996 AHSOW cruise through the Panama Canal (I to r): Tom Millot, tenor; Hank Hammer, lead; Bert West, bass and Russ Seely, bari.

The Four believes in wearing costumes that suit the name. The 1996 MAD Seniors Champion also Shown above with Miss Uncle Sam on frames its two-act show around street Flag Day is the July 4th Quartet from scenes and songs. Shown above are (I Troy, N. Y. (I to r): John Oppenheim, to r) Dick Floersheimer, bass; Bob Jason and David Pinkall, son-and-father tenor; Fred "Uncle Sam" Polnisch, lead; Royce, bari; Dave Millelstadt, lead and 1996 district quartet champs in different Jim McFarland, bass and Joe Harrigan, (in front) Fred Kirberger, tenor. districtsi bari.

26 r!Jfmfnonizer January/February 1997 Shown at left with actor Robert Guillaume of Benson fame, Marquis appeared on the Cincinnati Pops Halloween Spooktacular, nationally broadcast on PBS stations October 30. The 1995 champion foursome (I to r): Dale Fetick, tenor; Randy Chisholm, lead; Jay Hawkins, bass and Paul Gilman, bari, sang "The Cockroach That Ate Cincinnati."

Acouslix flew to Nashville in October to tape an appearance on the Statler Brothers Show, scheduled to air on TNN January 4. Pictured at right with the 1990 champion is LeAnn Rimes, 14-year-old country music sensation. The members are (I to r): Todd Wilson, tenor; Rick Middaugh, lead; Jeff Oxley, bass and Jason January, bari.

The Silvertones, 1988 Senior Quartet Champion, performed as part of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s United Way Campaign in Akron, Ohio. Shown at left are (I to r): Bob Reidenbach, tenor; Bill Brooks, lead; Ralph Shonk, bass and Sam Love, bari.

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JallurH'y/rebruary 1997 CJfminonizer 27 1996 Illinois District champion Genuine Craft performed the national anthem last July at a special Organfrissue Donor Awareness Night in Comiskey Park before a White Sox game. Shown at lell are (I to r): Tim Carver, tenor; Ron Rank, lead; Steve Duncan, bass and Mark Keever, bari.

Golden Opportunity, the 1996 EVG Seniors Quartet Champion, was a guest at the Washington State governor's mansion in August. The foursome performed at a dinner for organizations that had contributed to the support of various children's needs. Pictured at right (I to r) are: Jim Blokzyl, tenor; Dick Latimer, lead; Mary and Governor Mike Lowry; Bob Hillstead, bass and Larry Siemon, bari.

Vocal Express performed the national anthem at Jacobs Field in Cleveland prior to the September 22 baseball game between the Indians and the Kansas City Royals. Pictured at lell in front of video stills from the performance are (I to r): Glenn Siebert, bari; Kirk Roose, bass; Rick Haywood, lead and Mike Fitch, tenor.

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Six members of the Frederick, Md., Chapter performed as a VLQ at the annual International Telecommunications Satellite (INTELSAT) organization's festival in Washington, D. C., in October. Shown at right (Ito r) are: Brian Groover, Brice Nash, Ron Mitchell, Don Thompson, Basil Day and Dick Kreh.

Shown at left with President Tim Hanrahan (front row, center) 16 of the 20 surviving past presidents of the Central States District atlended the CSD 50th anniversary celebration in October.

The Fayetteville, Ga., Chapter's Southland Chorus, shown at right, presented a 30-minute program at one of the final stops for the Olympic Torch on its way to the games in Atlanta. The venue was the municipal center in Peachtree City, Ga.

The Great Northern Union chorus of Hilltop, Minn., shown at left, performed the national anthem at a Minnesota Twins game in September.

January/February 1997 8fmfnonizer 29 As part of its summer singout program, the Kitsap County, Wash., Chapter's Kltsap Chordsmen entered a float, shown at left, in a local parade. Directing the group is Mike Menefee.

Shown at right, the Greater New Orleans Mardi Gras Chorus performed the national anthem for Tulane University's homecoming game in the Superdome in October.

At left, the Muskoka Music Men of Huntsville, Ontario, performed the Canadian national anthem at the re­ commissioning of the steam yacht Wanda 11/ in August. At the podium is Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien.

Below, members AI Villani, Don Veller, John Walton and Bob Facker of the Canandaigua, N. Y., Chapter pose with the "singing scarecrows" quartet the chapter constructed as part of the community's annual Harvest Fest.

1997 will be the eighth year that Barbershoppers from the Northeastern District will meet as the "Munch for Lunch Bunch:' shown above at a recent gathering at Tweed's Restaurant in Northboro, Mass. After dining, the men allending form a vehicle caravan and visit nearby nursing homes to perform barbershop standards for the residents.

30 8!aIinoruzer January/February 1997 LVI~ ~ Swipes 'n' Swaps listings are non-colllmercial ads onl)'. published as a sen'ice 10 readers. Rate: 525 per column inch or portion thereof. All ads subject 10 approval by the publisher.

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January/February 1997 8farmonizer 31 CHORUS SINGERS: Learn the secrets of a gold medal chapter, and take t)le stage in a BIG chorus

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