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JANUARY!FEBRUARY 1985 ~a1monizer VOL. XLV No.1 A BI·MONTHLY MAGAZINE PUBLISHED FOR AND ABOUT MEMBERS OF The HARMONlZER (lSSN 0017·7849) Is the official publication of the Society for the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., INC., IN THE INTERESTS OF BARBERSHOP HARMONY. Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (S.P.­ E.B.S.Q.S.A.). It is published In the months of January, March, May. July. Septomher and November at 6315 - 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140-5199. Second-class postage paid at Kenosha, Wisconsin. Editorial and Advertising offices are at tho International 4 SINGING COMES FIRST FOR NEW SOCIETY PRESIDENT Office. Advertising rates available upon request. By Jim Bagby Publisher assumes no responsibility for return Meet Gil Lefholz, 1985 Society president. of unsolicited manuscripts or artwork. Notice of change of address should be submitted to the 6 THE RAPSCALLIONS oditorial offIces of THE HARMONIZER, 6315 - 3rd AVE., KENOSHA, WISCONSIN 53140­ What makes a winning quartet? The Rapscallions share their experiences and 5199, at toast thirty days befero the next introduce themselves. publication dato. Subscription prlco to non­ mombers is $6 yearly or $1 an Issue. Foreign 8 THE LOUISVILLE THOROUGHBREDS subscriptions ore $12 yearly or $2 an issue. By Dennis L. Spetz Copyright, 1985, by the SocIety for the Pre­ servation and Encouragement of Barber Shop The 1984 Chorus Champions take the gold for the seventh time since their Quartet Singing in America, Inc. first win in 1962. 10 THE TWIN CITIES WELCOME CONVENTION BARBERSHOP· PERS By Frank Gogins Set your sights on the 1985 International Convention in the Twin Cities, Min­ ABOUT THE SONG IN THIS nesota. Housing reservation form and city map will help you make your con­ ISSUE vention arrangements. Theodore Morse, composer of "Dear Old 16 BARBERSHOPPING WINS THE GOLD AT '84 SUMMER OLYM· Girl·' and "M·O·T-H·E·R'· collaborated PICS with author Edward Madden on the fun By Brent Anderson song ·'The Leader Of The German Band." The Santa Barbara Sound brought barbershop harmony to the Olympics row­ Author Madden wrote the words for such ing venue at Lake Casitas. hits as "Moonlight Bay:· "Red Rose Rag"; and "Down In Jungle Town." 24 VOLUNTEERS CALL INSTITUTE OF LOGOPEDICS HOME Incidentally. both Morse and Madden By Lynne DeMoss were charter members of ASCAP (1914). Barbershopper Walt Toupin and his wife, Liz, arc living and working at the Institute as volunteer staff members. Tom Gentry, Certified Arrangement 28 A.I.C. REVISES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Category Judge, Harmony College in· 29 OTTAWA CHAPTER HONORS BARBARA ROBERTSON structor and woodshedder "par excel­ By M. John Moor_ lence," has done a neat job of arranging Barbara's efforts saved the life of a Barbershopper at the Ontario District Con­ this novelty song - there's even some vention. suggestions for stage presence! Your quartet needs a song like this for its performance package, so give it a whirl.

3 PRESIDENT'S PERSPECTIVE 30 MEN OF NOTE CONVENTIONS 18 DISTRICT QUARTET 32 CHAPTERS IN ACTION INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONS 1985 Minneapolis. Minn. June 30·July 7 34 INTERNATIONAL 1986 Salt Lake City, Utah June 29-July 6 1987 Hartford, Conn. June 28·July 5 22 NEW MUSIC NOTES COMMITTEES 1988 San Antonio, Tex. July 3·10 26 HISTORICAL NOTES 35 NEW CHAPTERS MID·WINTER Jan_ 28-Feb. 2 1985 San Antonio, Tex. 29 CENTURY CLUB 36 MINNEAPOLIS 1986 Tucson. Ariz. January 22-25 REGISTRATION 1987 Sarasota. Fla. January 28-31 CHAPTERS 1988 Washington. D.C. January 27-20 BARGAIN BASEMENT International Officers PresIdent. Gilbert L. Lefholz, 13316 E 51st Street, Kansas CitY, MO 64133 Immediate Past President, John T. Gillespie, 712 Newgate Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Vice President. William K. Park, Box 621. Mendenhall, PA 19357 Thinking Aloud Vice President, Jim Warner, 6750 Poplar Ave­ nue, Suite 202, Memphis, TN 38138 Vice President-Treasurer, Darryl Flinn, 7975 by Hugh A.lngraham, CAE Cleveland Avenue NW, N. Canton, OH 44720 Executive Director Board Members CardInal, Ernie Nickoson, 1702 Cameron Ct., Lexington, KY 40505 Central States, Winston Aashlelgh, P. O. Box 133,2420 E 3rd St., Fremont, NE 6B025 Kath and I have four children, two Rapscallions; Scott Brannon and Steve Dixie, Charles McCann, P. O. Box 40969, Nashville, TN 37204 girls and two boys. Never did manage to Thacker of the Cincinnati Kids; Kipp Evergreen, Tucker Goodwin, 7240 Gilhurst get the boys involved in barbershopping. Buckner, Joe Connelly and Geoff Mucha Crescent, Richmond, BC V7A lN9 Far Western, Fred Koch, 6942 E. Calle Betel· though both can sing and did their share of the Interstate Rivals; Bob Gray of the geux, Tucson, AZ 85710 at family gatherings, birthdays, Christ­ New Tradition; Gary Parker and Greg illinois, Robert Cesmal, 416 North 9th, Mas­ coutah, IL 62258 mas, etc. Both girls did follow their Clancy of Gatsby; and Larry Wright and Johnny Appleseed, Roy Wergers, 8681 Mock­ Ingbird Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45231 mother in Sweet Adelines and, as a mat­ Jim Kline of the 139th Street Quartet. Land 0' Lakes, Del Ryberg, 306 - 17th St., ter of fact, a couple of years ago in Plus Jay Hawkins of the Interstate Rivals SW. Rochester, MN 55902 Mid-Atlantic, Don Vienne, 5212 Farm Pond Minneapolis sang in separate competing is the son-in-law of Louisville Thorough­ Lane, Columbia, MD 21045 choruses at their international. Which bred director Jim Miller. Northeastern. Richard Young, Homestead Farm, Moultonboro, NH 03254 brings me to what's on my mind this time The moral of all this? If you want to Ontario, Dyson Plnhey, 16 Parkside Crescent, 'round. make the Top 10, be born into a bar­ Napean, ONT K2G 3B5 Pioneer, Fran Jonos, 1490 Sibley, Lowell, Have you ever seen so many barber­ bershop family or marry into one. MI49331 Rocky Mountain, Fred Weise, 3711 S. Har­ shop families before? I haven't. Least I Seriously, what a wonderful thing it lan St., Denver, CO 80235 don't think so. Oh, sure, I remember is to see family members singing together Seneca Land, Jim EldrIdge, 211 Jefferson St., Warren, PA 16365 the Babbling Brooks, the Schmitt Broth· on stage, or at a chapter meeting, and en­ Southwestern, Ed Reeder, 2236 Flat Creek, ers, and the Lytles. But not like today. joying a mutual love of music, barbershop Richardson, TX 75080 Sunshine. AI Woodard, 358 Fairway North, There seem to be hundreds of father and style. I remember Freddie King telling Tequesta, FL 33458 son combinations in our chapters. Even me one time that winning the internation­ And Past International Presidents three generations, maybe four. From a al championship with the Oriole Four quartet standpoint, just look at last year's was no more thrilling than standing on Hank Vomacka, 1881 Rose Street, Sarasota, FL 33579 Top 10. stage with son Kevin and nailing down Merritt Auman, 2400 Wassner Or., West Lawn. PA 19609 Obviously, the Harringtons and the the Mid-Atlantic District championship Burt Huish, P. O. Box 1925, Twin Falls, 10 Knudsens. But let me run these by you with the Pros 'N Cons. B3301 (and sure as anything I'm going to for­ So when that whelp of yours emits a get someone.) cry at three of a winter's morning, think International Office Sons of Barbershoppers or former of him not as a hungry child, but as a HUGH A. INGRAHAM, CAE, Executive Director Barbershoppers: Dave Smatzer of the prospective tenor. SHIRLEY PANOSIAN, Executive Assistallt

D. WILLIAM FITZGERALD, Mgr.• Spedal Events DAVE LABAR, Music Services Assistallt WARREN lEISEMANN, Data Processillg Mgr. JOE LILES, Dir. Music Edllcati011 and Services BOB MUCHA, Mllsic Services Assistant Dear Mr. Ingraham: ROBB OllETT, Director ofeoU/ml/llicatiolls RON ROCKWEll, Field RepreselJtatiuc FRANK SANTARELLI, Director ofFinance It has been a monumental task since one came to visit. alld Admi1listratio11 my husband's death, to personally ac· Thank you for the fine story in your LYNNE SOTO, Publications Editor knowledge the tremendous amount of July/August issue, and the lovely tribute GARY STAMM, Mgr A lidia- Visllal Sucs. mail, tributes and testimonials from in the September/October issue. We are DAVE STEVENS. Mlisic Services AssistQ1lt BURT SZABO, Mlisic Services AssistQ1lt people in all walks of life. truly very, very appreciative. The Waring family and members of He was so thrilled to be honored by Telephone: (414)654·9111 S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. in St. Louis this past our music publishing company, Shawnee Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Juiy - just 3 weeks before he died. He Press, Inc., extend best wishes to you Mondey-Friday (Central TIme) thought the plaque was beautiful and all for continued success in "Keeping proudly called attention to it when any- America Singing". NEW ADDRESS Warmest wishes, S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. Mrs. Fred (Virginia) Waring 6315 - 31'd Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140·5199

2 Make Music Mean Membership by Gil Lefholz International President

During my early years of barbershop­ In other words, simply stated ... MAKE a 50·man chapter. or four men in a 30· ping I never dreamed, nor did it ever MUSIC MEAN MEM8ERSHIP! man chapter, and so it goes. If each of occur to me, that someday I would be For decades successful membership us will accept an individual responsi­ elected president of this great organiza­ drives have strengthened our chapters bility of one new member in 1985, tion. I am overwhelmed and awed with with members. We have attracted thous­ think where we will be for our 50th an· this honor. The many well wishes and ands of members year after year; and year niversary celebration! words of encouragement are greatly after year thousands of members no Our lifeline is music ... our continued appreciated and humbly accepted as we longer elect to be a part of our Society. growth and our very existence is direct· go forth in this year together. For every man that does not renew his Iy related to the quality of our music. The joy of sharing the thrill of bar­ membership. there will be personal, Our district musical leaders for 1985 bershop hafmony is exceeded only by private and individual reasons. However, will be intensifying efforts to MAKE the long and lasting friendships our I suggest to you the fun, the thrill, the MUSIC MEAN MEM8ERSHIP by devel­ hobby provides. I am thankful for both, satisfaction and the opportunity that oping good musical leadership at the and during this year look forward to this great barbershopping hobby pro­ chapter level. meeting and singing with many of you. vides, can on every occasion, give bar­ I'm excited about 1985, the combina­ In November it was my privilege to bershopping a high priority, if we strive tion of continued excellence in our sing­ attend a forum of district presidents, always to provide a meaningful musical ing, the heart warming experience we district directors of music education and experience not only to our membership, share through our involvement with district membership development coordi­ but to those who pass through our doors the Institute of Logopedics, and always nators in Kenosha. The men serving in as visitors. those lasting friendships we develop these capacities are there because of their The challenge has been issued ... if through the years. To coin a phrase, love of barbershop harmony, devotion we are to meet the membership goal it might be said ... "everything old is and dedication, but first and foremost established for our 50th anniversary year new again .. .' because at one time in their lives our in 1988, we cannot wait. We must act We would all like a medal for our music attracted them and offered them now and we must each be a part of barbershopping efforts, but I've found an unforgetable musical expereince ... sharing our hobby. through the years every Barbershopper one they are eager to share. Our district presidents will work to· wears a gold medal in his heart! As I The challenge we face in 1985 is the ward a goal of a 12% membership in­ said in the beginning, I'm very proud same as it has been down through the crease in 1985. By accepting this chal­ to be elected your president this year, years. Attract more men and provide lenge and meeting this goal, only 12 and I know that together we will MAKE them with an experience they won't men in the 100·man chapters must bring MUSIC MEAN MEM8ERSHIPI ." forget . . . a barbershop experience! in one new member each, or six men in

3 Singing Comes First For New Society President by Jim Bagby Central States District Director of Music Education

We often kid that the administrators Orval Wilson, a Society member since lation 71 (although he's sure it was of the Society, at the chapter level on 1939 and Kansas City's resident histori­ "several hundred" then). They attended up, are the guys who can't sing. Our new an and curmudgeon, recalls his first high school at Waverly, and lived at international president may permanently encounter with Gil; "Here was this Lexington, just east of Kansas City, destroy that image. pup, in his early 20s I guess, just bub­ after they were married in 1954. In fact, Gil Lefholz says it was only bling over with excitement, and he told Not long afterward, the newlyweds because he was having such a good time me, "Boy, I wish I'd gotten involved in were visiting a Navy friend in Springfield, singing that he wound up in administra· th is before!" Mo., and they happened across their tion. "Somebody asked me one day when Is Wilson surprised to see the "pup" first barbershop show. Those were the I was gonna' start putting' something with his picture hanging at Harmony days when a "Parade of Quartets" meant back into the organization, instead of Hall? "I think of him as a singer, wood­ just that; the Lefholz's were spellbound scooping off the cream by singing in a shedder and Barbershopper," Orval says, by the Confederates, Buffalo Bills, the quartet," Gil recalls. "I must have felt "But I'm awfully glad to see him climb hilarious Big Four from the Sweet Ade­ guilty," Whatever the reason, in a bar· the ladder ... he has practically dedi­ lines, and a group known as the Teen bershop career that now spans 30 years, cated his life to barbershopping." Tuners, who later became the Four Gilbert L. Lefholz has made it obvious Wilson and others close to the Lefholz Pitchhikers. that he's as dedicated to service as he ever family also credit Gil's wife, Donna, with It was a classic case of a terminal was to singing, being a genuine inspiration and power bite from the barbershopping bug. Donna Environment could be credited for behind the throne. Gil is quick to agree: went on to a 25-year Sweet Adeline part of what the 54-year-old new presi­ "I'd never be able to get it all done with­ career, including membership in a re­ dent has become. He is a proud and out heL" The third member of this bar­ gional championship quartet and three active member of the Kansas City Chapt­ bershopping family is daughter Kim, now terms as president in various chapters. er - not only the largest and most suc­ 26. She graduated from medical school Kim had a quartet at age 15 and was cessful in the Central States District, but last spring in Kansas City and now is a Sweet Adeline until she entered college. also the Society's second-oldest chapter. in residency at Mt. Clemens General For Gil, he found a friend back home Kansas City is the home of early Society Hospital in suburb.an Detroit, leaning who guided him to the Independence leader Joe Stern, and producer of the toward a specialty in obstetrics and gyne­ Chapter, and Gil made a downpayment 1963 International president, Bob cology. on his dues the first night. Before the Gall. In fact, it's only the second time in Gil and Donna were high school evening ended, he had been asked to try S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. history that a chapter sweethearts as they grew up in rural out with a quartet, and his course was can claim two members have held the northwest Missouri communities. Gil was set. Society's highest office. born at Grand Pass, Mo., present popu- That was the same year Gil went to work for Trans World Airlines, where he still is busy as a maintenance inspector ~ .~, I't} in the technical services division of the iI '.~ .h TWA Overhaul Base, just south of Kansas It ...; City International Airport, His primary job is to oversee the team that certifies engine and component parts as airworthy, and keep the mllintenance records. He also does maintenance publication work, and has written several procedure man­ uals, Recalling the fateful year of 1954, Donna laughs, "A wife, a barbershop chord and a job! And so far, all three are still alive and well." Gil later migrated to the more active Heart of America Chorus in the neigh­ boring Kansas City Chapter, and was a dual member or guiding light of several other chapters over the years, The Lefhalz family - Gil, Donna and Kim. In 1968 he entered the judging pro- 4 gram, and although he earned his certi­ fication, he never judged a contest. Huh? His category was Harmony Accuracy, and the 1975 contest in which he took his final exam was the last time Harmony Accuracy was used (then came the Sound category). "Maybe," Gil says, "they were trying to tell me something." Gil has been area counselor almost as long as that position has been around. He became Kansas City Chapter presi· dent in 1966, then began working his way up the line in the Central States District. He was Central States District president in 1974, followed by four years as International Board Member, then elec­ tion to international vice president in 1981. After three and a half years on the executive committee, the sudden health problems last June of 1984 Society In 1966 Gil served as president of the Heart of America chapter. Joining him at the Muehlebach President John Gillespie required Gil to Hotel are Robert Gall, international board member; Donald Webb, chorus director; Philip Pistill, hotel manager; Arthur Webber, general hotel manager; and Earl Reynolds, hotol vice president. represent the top office for the Inter­ national Convention. A month later, he it was none of the awards or champion­ cation, Gil stressed that every chapter was presiding at the executive committee ships, Gil says it was the Kippers' 1969 musical director must be offered the help meeting and international board meeting usa tour: 19 days of virtual non-stop he needs. The goal is to assure that the in St. Louis. "It was a little frightening at singing at hospitals in Japan, Guam and chapter membership has an enjoyable the start," Gil admits, "but I got an awful the Philipines. musical experience, at every meeting and lot of help from so many people; every­ As a chapter member, Gil says he has every performance. one was so great it was no problem." gotten the most satisfaction from singing "If the chorus sings better, chapter On his way to the top he has been (that word again!) with a good chorus, quartets will evolve and improve at the honored as chapter Barbershopper of the and the friendships that have resulted same time. Barbershoppers who are part Year, district Barbershopper of the Year over the years. of a good musical program will pretty and with the prestigious CSD Hall of Even being elected the No. 1 man soon want to try it on their own as Fame award (formerly Sammy Cohen in S.P.E.8.S.G.S.A. doesn't rate as his a member of a quartet. And the pUblic award), He sang bass with the 1966 CSD biggest administrative thrill. Instead, he will benefit by hearing good barber­ champions, The Four Kippers. And at smiles when he thinks of the chapters shop." Minneapolis this summer, he will be com­ he has been midwife to as an Area Coun­ Gil concedes that the Society goal of peting with the Heart of America chorus selor and district officer. 50,000 members by the Golden Anniver­ for the seventh time in international With that background, it's no surprise sary year of 1988 may be ambitious. But competition. that he came up with his theme for 1985: he contends that it's attainable if mem­ So what was the highlight? Nope, "Make Music Mean Membership." He says bers are attracted with a good musical conversations with Harmony Hall sage program at the chapter level, "so people USOSH and executive director Hugh Ingraham come in and stay in." For that message In a ••oclotlon with and others helped him arrive at what he SU,DlOU to reach Joe Barbershopper, Gil says it , , believes is much more than just an must be repeated and supported by every alluringly alliterative slogan. member of the administrative and musical , " " , "We get our members with music, team, from the international board, and sometimes we drive them away with through the district presidents, through it," Gil says. "The biggest challenge the district music educators and district facing the Society is to improve the officers, right down to the chapter quality of the music, and the music president and chapter officers. education, at the chapter level. If we Thus the membership summary at the can impress the people coming through end of 1985 will be an indication of the the doors, that's what will get us mem­ success of the Lefholz administration. bers. We can have guest nights 'til we're Central States District and Heart of blue in the face, but it won't do any good America Barbershoppers who know Gil if the music is not good." believe with Past District President In his keynote address last fall at the Ron Abel of Kansas City: "If personal Kenosha forum for district presidents, example and individual effort are any district membership development coor· barometer, the Society is in for a banner The Four Kippors - II to rl Ken Gabler, dinators, and directors of musical edu- year." J' Byron Myers, Gil, and John Goldsberry. 5 The Rapscallions Dave Smetzer, David Wallace, Jeff Oxley, Tim Frye

You don't hear the term 'rapscallion' Although barbershop quartetting was of the foursome (that makes him a bass) used much these days. Out of date now, somewhat new to them, music was not. was involved in many of the operatic the word used to peg someone who These B.G.S.U. Men's Chorus members productions at B.G. His performance was rascally, roguish. The term, rap­ were all involved in music in some form. studies helped him in many a lead role. scallion, was an appropriate title for four They were also all baritonesI Jeff is continuing his vocal training at young college students looking for an Dave Smotzer, who chose to sing the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. exciting, musical summer job. tenor, was involved in musical theatre. Living in Cincinnati affords him the The Rapscallions, all from Bowling Dave now works as an insurance agent in opportunity to sing with the Western Green State University, formed in Feb· Cincinnati. He also has the privilege of Hills Chapter. Jeff also assists Dave with ruary, ·'9aO. Four men had the vision directing the International Championship the chorus duties. of singing barbershop at Cedar Point Chorus from Cincinnati, the Southern Tim Frye, who became a baritone, in Sandusky, Ohio, a summer job of fun Gateway Chorus. holds a degree in music education, his and relaxation at an amusement park. Dave Wallace, who moved to the lead chosen vocation. He also occupies his The price for such a vacation: 444 shows, part, studies music composition at time in the same manner as Dave and rain or shine, sickness or health. Bowling Green. Like his tenor, David is David. Tim directs the Wayne County This was the beginning for the Rap­ an insurance agent and a chorus director. Chapter of Barbershoppers, the Way· scallions. Although three of the four­ The Sweet Adeline City of Flags Chapter neaires, in his hometown of Wooster. some had been Barbershoppers of a few of Canton claims David, a Canton resi· Tim keeps busy with his avocations, years (Jeff was the novice), thoughts of dent, as their leader. David is married his other hobbies, the Boy Scouting competition did not cross their minds and includes in his list of extra-curricu· program, and square dance calling. until the successful, enjoyable summer lar activities (other than arranging and The Raps, as they are affectionately had concluded. Dave,. David, Jeff and coaching for the two barbershop so· known, entered the Johnny Appleseed Tim all agreed to stay together and com­ cieties) some volunteer work for the Boy . District competition in the fall after their pete as a registered quartet in the fall Scouts of America. stint at Cedar Point. That year, 19BO, contests. Jeff Oxley, who had the lowest voice they placed fifth. Since they enjoyed

6 the camaraderie and the competitive spirit, they wanted to continue to com­ pete and achieve their goal of District Champions. In 1981, the Rapscallions attained the honor of District Champs. Not stopping for a moment's breath, they sang their way to a ninth place finish at the 1982 The Rapscallions with their International Competition staged in Pitts· stage presence coaches, John burgh, Penn.) They ended on a high rung Cleft) and Tom Sommer. Mary in their climb to their new goal, first at Alice Sommer has watched many rehearsals in her home. the International Convention. Also in the summer of 1982, the Rapscallions per­ formed at another amusement park. This one, located near Cincinnati, was King's Island. The next year, 1983, the Raps ascend­ ed even further in international com­ petition, grabbing sixth place in Seattle. In 1984 the Rapscallions became the new International Gold Medalists in St. Louis, Mo. To accomplish such a cherish­ Dave Smotzer with his par· ed goal, the Raps employed an idea they ents, Dorothy and Andrew, learned at the inception of the quartet ­ sistor, Pam Nelson, and broth­ making their performance enjoyable for or·in-Iaw, Bill. both the audience and themselves as singers. With this thought in mind, the Raps concentrated on putting together three consistent, FUN sets. The Raps enjoyed themselves; the audience enjoyed themselves; and the rest ... well, you know the outcome. What secret ingredient did the Raps use to achieve this success? They had the David Wallace, wife, Sandy, determination. They had the persever­ and daughter, Chelsea. (Chil· ance. They also had support, not only dren not pictured include from their families, but their close bar­ Shannon, Josh and Tyler.) bershop friends. These friends, who spent many hours increasing the quar­ tet's energy and expertise, include Tom and John Sommer and Don Clause. To these dedicated barbershop friends, the Raps extend a truly deserved thanks. This all started when four "rascally, roguish" students wanted to have fun singing a style of music they enjoyed so much. Will they continue? ... you can count on it! Are they Rapscallions? Tim Frye with his parents ... no doubt I -" Dotty and Calvin.

7 The Louisville Thoroughbreds

Its members are part of a special barbershop fami!yl

When the Thoroughbred Chorus won the The critical element in ~he Thorough­ Dick was a regular at practice, stand­ International chorus championship in St. bred success is really nothing more than ing on the top row with a smile that is Louis it was the end result of an ex­ this feeling of friendship that chorus best described as infectious. And that tended period of planning and dedica­ members have for one another. It is not smile was never wider than on that day in tion by the chorus members. And after incorrect to speak of the chorus as a Detroit in 1981 when the audience re­ the results were announced the same old family, for sharing those special mo­ acted to a line of trumpets and Dick's question was asked, namely, what is the ments of life brings us all closer to­ "left end" tuba which somehow mirac­ secret of the Thoroughbreds' success? gether in good times as well as in times ulously appeared during the marching There in Kial Auditorium the answer of trouble. To really understand what band medley. was the same as it was in previous years; makes the chorus so special one only I never knew Dick to shirk his respon· take a group of men willing to dedicate n~eded to know Dick Matthews. sibilities as a chorus member. He took his their time and talents to achieve a com­ Dick Matthews joined the Thorough· turn on the clean-up crew after practices mon goal, add equally dedicated musical bred chorus at about the same time I by picking up empty coffee cups or leadership, establish and stick to a sched­ joined and we served our apprentice­ taking down the risers and sound system. ule, and then do your best on the stage. It ships together. This involved learning When his schedule would permit he is, quite simply, a feeling of belonging to the mechanics of barbershopping, with worked on repairing the old church that a barbershop family. hours spent on attacks, releases, vowel was to become Thoroughbred Hall. He targets and the finer points of barber­ was a regular at package shows and sing· shop craft. And when someone would outs, always with that smile which made ask if we really were enjoying singing, me believe that Dick thought the entire Dick would smile and say that he was audience must consist of barbershop really the only legitimate singer in the stage presence judges. group because barbering was his voca­ The Monday following competition tion. the chorus held a party in our hall with His barbershop in a suburb of Louis­ food, beverages and plenty of singing. Of ville became a center for Thoroughbred course there were the memories of St. activities. Patrons of his shop were ad­ Louis that members would share with vised of his hobby and then sold tickets those in attendance, and no recollection to barbershop shows or ads for the show was more meaningful than Dick Mat­ programs. After all, he reasoned, what thews'. He spoke of how much the better place to promote barbershop chorus had meant to him and how harmony than in a barbershop? Over proud he was to have been a part of the the years I became aware that Dick was, organization. He closed by thanking in a very quiet way, a very special person chorus members for being his friends and who anyone would feel fortunate to have for their part in making the Thorough­ as a friend. breds a barbershop family. It was a

Dick Mstthows, Thoroughbrod 1927-1984 8 by Dennis Spetz

moving presentation. morning in July, Chorus members gather­ own. And as I stood outside the church The following Saturday Dick suffered ed with relatives and friends to pay tri­ the man next to me noted that Dick was a heart attack and he was taken to the bute to the memory of Dick Matthews. really a very special person in his own hospital. There, the physicians in attend­ In his eulogy, Dick's minister spoke of quiet way, "And that's what made him ance were able to stabilize his condition. the love that Dick had for his wife, his a Thoroughbred" he added. While recuperating during the next week children and especially for the chorus. He It was a difficult moment, but in Dick shared his enthusiasm for barber­ added that during their conversations in retrospect a meaningful one. For Dick shopping with doctors, nurses and with the hospital Dick spoke of the pride he Matthews was a very special person; members of his immediate family urging felt in being a part of a group of men husband, father, friend, and a member them all to make plilOS to attend the dedicated to "being your best" at barber­ of the Thoroughbred family. And that Thorollghbred's annual show in Decem­ shop singing. He closed the service by Is, in no small measure, an important ber. His unflagging good spirits buoyed noting that Dick found great pleasure component of the Thoroughbred tradi­ his recovery. in being part of a barbershop family. tion. .., Two weeks to the day after expe­ In the short period of two weeks riencing that magic moment on the stage chorus members had experienced the in St. Louis, Dick suffered another attack elation of victory now followed by the which was fatal. On a warm Tuesday deep sadness of the death of one of our

Tho Thoroughbreds in Dotroit with Dick Matthows playing tho end tuba position.

9 The Twin Cities Welcome Convention Barbershoppers by Frank Gogins

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The Minnoapolis Auditorium and Convention Hall will be the home away from home for convention Barbershoppers during July.

Looking for a different way to spend Be a part of this eXCiting week. The area, each an important and substantial this year's vacation? Want to take the 1985 International Convention will be community in its own right. family someplace special? Interested in hosted by the Twin Cities, Minnesota It's surprising how close the Twin being with folks like yourself who enjoy chapters. More than 400 Barbershoppers Cities is to the rest of the country. a good time? Want to share your bar­ from the area are waiting to welcome you Airport to airport it is 50 minutes north bershop hobby with thousands from all during the week of June 30 to July 7. of Chicago, two and a half hours west over the world? They all want you to experience a won­ of New York, three hours east of San Is it possible to do all these things on derful convention. Francisco, one hour north of Kansas one vacation? When people think of the Twin City, two hours north of Dallas and only Yes, just attend the Society's 1985 Cities they usually think of Minneapolis an hour south of the Canadian border. International Convention. and St. Paul. Minneapolis is the largest It's also within a day's drive of most of Every July. Barbershoppers converge of the Twin Cities with a population of the midwestern states. on a chosen city to share the joys of 450,000. St. Paul follows with 300,000 The Twin Cities grew at the junction barbershop harmony. They mingle with residents. But the total population of of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. friends, sing for hours, compete for the Twin Cities is more than 2,000,000. Remember the famous poem "The Song International honors and spend the week The balance of the residents live in other of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Long· having fun with their families. separate incorporated cities within the fellow/ The Minnehaha Falls mentioned 10 in the poem really do exist. You can visit and France. They brought with them a Many colleges and universities were them in one of the city's parks just a penchant for hard work, their cultures, formed by early settlers in the Twin short drive from the convention center. churches, beliefs in education and deep Cities. The Lutherans developed Concor­ The Twin Cities is also surrounded by concern for those in need. They also dia College, Augsburg College, Bethel 125 lakes which are widely used winter brought their love of good food, great College and Seminary, and Luther College and summer for recreational sports. entertainment and a strong desire to en­ and Seminary. The Catholics founded The Twin Cities is home to business, joy the out of doors. St. Catherine's College and St. Thomas sports, the arts and higher education. These traditions continue today. Twin College. The Methodists established Ham­ Many major corporations base their Cities residents fully enjoy out-door line University. The Presbyterians or­ home offices here. These include Min­ sports in the many parks and lakes that ganized Macalaster College. The original nesota Mining and Manufacturing, other· surround the area. Boating, fishing, swim­ state land grant college was the Univ~r­ wise known as 3M, The Great Northern ming, sailing, ice skating, skiing, snow­ sity of Minnesota. Today there are also Railroad, Honeywell, I.D.S., Ninth Dis­ mobiling and jogging all draw avid en· technical and vocational colleges in the trict Federal Reserve Bank, Northwestern thusiasts. Family owned restaurants area. National Life Insurance Company, Pills­ prepare the specialty foods of many There are many wonderful areas to bury, General Mills, Cargill, Control nationalities and make the Twin Cities explore in the Twin Cities. To discover Data, Fingerhut, International Multi­ famous for good food and elegant dining. more about these places, stop by the foods, Northrup King, Peavey, Tennant, The early heritage of the settlers is also hospitality booth during the convention. Tonka and Toro. preserved by nationality groups. The They will have pamphlets and brochures Professional sports are represented by American Swedish Institute is housed in which outline local points of interest and the Minnesota Twins baseball team, the the Swan Turnbald Castle, a unique various city and nature walks near the Vikings in football, the Strikers in soccer historical mansion. convention site. The Society will also and the North Stars in hockey. Theater and the arts make their homes in the Guthrie Theater, the Minnesota Sym· phony Orchestra and more than 100 col­ lege and independent theater and concert groups. The Walker Art Center displays one of the best contemporary art collec­ tions in the country. Indian tribes first settled in the Twin Cities area. The lakes and forests provided abundant food and materials for shelter. Early explorers tracked across the region in their search for the northwest passage to the Orient. While they were not suc­ cessful in that undertaking, they did find a wealth of furs, lumber, minerals, farm land and water power. These natural resources attracted fur traders, lumber jacks, miners, traders, farmers, grain millers, merchants and railroad men. All contributed to the development of the area. Modern day visitors to the Twin Cities area can experience life as it was lived in the pioneer days by visiting Fort Snelling. This restored fort was built in 1827. It is now garrisoned by cos­ tumed soldiers and their families as they recreate the times of the early settlers. The area around the Twin Cities was settled by people from Norway, Sweden, Loring Park and Lako, .one of 154 parks and 22 lakes in "The City of Lakes," is just a short dis. Finland, Germany, Denmark, England tance from the convention center. 11 be arranging organized tours of many of building in the world, a modern, high 47th Barbershop Quartet Society con­ these points of interest. Watch for more technology architectural feat. The build­ vention. You're not. You're also coming details in future issues of The HARMO­ ing hangs from a cable thirty feet above to a little piece of God's chosen country NIZER. the street. - the Twin Cities of Minnesota. ." One walking route takes you down For nature lovers there are walks Nicollet Mall which stretches the length through the Eloise Butler Wildflower of the downtown area from the shopping Garden and the Lake Harriet Rose Gar­ ATTENTION LADIES district to the river. The Mall is closed den. The Minnesota Arboretum is also a to automobile traffic. It is a pleasant nice place for a family picnic. We are looking forward to having place to discover the city with its tree All this and more is waiting for you in you as our guests in the Twin Cities and bench lined walkways, fountains, the Twin Cities. Make sure you'll have a during the International Convention in sculptures, flowers, art exhibits, street seat for the best show in town. Register July. musicians and concerts. If the weather today by mailing the form on the last We will be providing a Ladies Hospital­ is not to your liking, you can still wander page in the magazine to the International ity Room which will be open Monday around the downtown area - without Office. (Please be sure to include your through Saturday for relaxing and visit­ going outside. The Mall was one of the chapter and member numbers to help ing over a cup of coffee and cookies. first to construct second floor covered us process your registration faster.) We will also be able to provide you with bridges between stores. These are air­ To make your hotel reservations, information on the local shopping areas conditioned in summer and heated in use the convenient housing application and restaurants. Door prizes will be winter. form on the following page. Please mail given throughout the day. On your walking tour you will see the this form to the Minneapolis Convention There will be a Ladies Brunch on locks at St. Anthony Falls, moving river and Visitor Commission. The address is Thursday. More information will follow traffic around the unnavigatable rapids. on the form in the upper right Garner. in the next issue, but do keep it in mind. Visit the Minneapolis Grain Exchange, The Twin Cities is a warm friendly The entertainment will be an Old Fash­ the largest cash grain market in the world, place with a small town feeling. It's ioned Style Show with clothes from the and the Old City Hall. This was built waiting to show you its fine life style 1800's to the present. If you have never in 1899 and is still the center of city and enjoyable surroundings. Plan to been to the brunch before, we would love government. While city offices occupy a attend the convention and experience to have you come this year. historic building, the Federal Reserve their special way of life. You may have Ladies Hospitality Committee offices are located in the first suspension thought you were coming just for the 1985 International Convention

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(SEE MAP ON REVERSE SIDE FOR APPROXIMATE LOCATIONS OF HOTELS) Barbershopping Wins The Gold At '84 Summer Olympics by Brent Anderson

The Olympics have come and gone. I ful sounds of barbershop harmony were and auditioned them one night at their think most would agree that it was good heard echoing off the mountain tops. local chapter meeting. The members of for America, and good for the city of The Santa Barbara Sound, a well known the Santa Barbara Sound are al/ very Los Angeles, to have hosted the games. Far Western medalist quartet, sang on active in the Santa Barbara Chapter. The In addition to some of the best athletic three different occasions to over 25,000 tenor, Brent Graham, is also the director competition in the history of the games, people. of the chapter. The lead, 80b Wilke, we also saw, in the finest of Hollywood The Los Angeles Olympic Organizing is a 30·year Society veteran and the traditions, spectacular opening and clos­ Committee did a great job of scaring founder of the Santa Barbara Chapter, ing ceremonies. The opening ceremony everyone off the L.A. freeways, so the some 27 years ago. The baritone, George was a huge musical celebration of Amer­ traffic during the Olympics was not the Hoffman, is a lO-year Society veteran. ica. And while barbershop harmony was horrendous problem everyone had pre· The bass, Brent Anderson, is a nine-year not featured at this time, the Olympics dicted it would be. However, Lake member and currently public relations did include barbershopping during the Casitas has only a two lane road leading officer for the chapter. All these Barber· games. to and from the lake, and understand­ shoppers are staunch chorus supporters, One of the venues for athletic ably they were worried about 8,000 section leaders, show chairman and great competition was the beautiful Lake spectators all trying to get to an eight ambassadors of barbershop harmony. Casitas, nestled in the foothills just south o'clock event at the same time. The "Sound" was thrilled at the pros­ of Santa Barbara. Lake Casitas was the That's where the Santa Barbara Sound pect of singing for the Olympics until site of the rowing, canoeing and kayak· came in, The organizers of the Lake the entertainment committee said, "Well, ing events. It was here that the wonder- Casitas venue had heard about the quartet we'd love to have you and we'd like you

16 and ABC- TV cameramen cheered, as out of the fog came first the sound and then the sight of the Santa Barbara Sound. C~\ j,' Later that day the quartet was invited to be the special guests of the O.O.C. and the featured entertainment for all the various Olympic officials and V.I.P.'s of the rowing venue. This group included the President of the 0.0.C., Peter Ueber­ roth, the President of the 1.0.C., Juan Antonio Samaranch, and ABC Sports commentator Kurt Gowdy. As the quartet performed for these dignitaries and officials from over 40 foreign nations, the audience not only responded with enthusiastic cheers and applause, but also by rewarding the quar· tet with Olympic pins from the various countries. Although the "Sound" had not gotten involved in collecting the various Olympic pins, they found themselves suddenly showered with some very unusual and special Olympic souvenirs. The 23rd Olympic Garnes were suc­ cessful due, in part, to the tremendous The Santa Barbara Sound (I to r) George HoHman, barj; Brent Anderson, bass; Bob Wilke, lead; numbers of volunteers who gave so many and Brent Graham, tenor. hours to the games. The Santa Barbara Sound is very grateful for the opportun­ ity to participate in the games. They also to start singing at 5:45 a.m." rowing events for many years and he had hold the distinction of being the only "A,M.?" was the astonished reply. taken a three-month leave of absence volunteers whose uniforms were not It seems that in order to facilitate from his job to come to Lake Casitas and supplied by Levi Strauss. J' traffic, the officials planned to open the help set up the course. After introduct­ gates at 6 a.m. and encourage poople to ions and a song, Roger was asked what it arrive early and have breakfast at the was like to be out on the lake. He prom­ lakeside venue. The Santa Barbara Sound ptly replied, "How would you like to would then stroll among the early arrivers ride on the official barge, down to the and entertain them while they waited for finish line?" The "Sound" agreed and the events to begin. climbed aboard for the 2,000 meter Although bass Brent Anderson was ride. quite excited about singing at 5:45 This particular day was the only foggy a.m., there was some concern as to morning of the first week and it was the whether the higher voices could sing at day of the men's finals in rowing. So in­ that time. But every morning at 4:40 stead of singing along the beach shore, a.m. the "Sound" hummed their way to the crowd was treated to the sound of Lake Casitas. By 5:45 their voices were barbershop harmony coming through the warmed up, and in fact, have never fog off the lake. It was just foggy enough sounded better. that the quartet could be heard but not Most of the audience was American seen. And while most of the crowd in and they delighted in seeing and hearing the grandstands were American, most of barbershop quartet music. Many were the competitors on the lake were not. amazed that the quartet used no instru­ So the Santa Barbara Sound intro­ ments other than their voices. Many duced barbershop harmony to people Barbershoppers from the U.S. and Canada from all over the world by taking it to stopped to say hello and occasionally sing them in a most unusual manner. More a song or tag with the quartet. than one team of Olympic rowers drop­ One such Barbershopper was Roger ped their oars and listened from their Rowell from Madison, Wisconsin. He met sculls as they heard the sounds of "In the "Sound" at their car early one The Good Old Summertime" sung in morning as they were singing their final four-part barbershop harmony. As the warm-up and donning their arm garters quartet neared the finish line and the Madison, Wis, Barborshopper Roger Rowell and straw hats. Roger has been active in timing tower, all the Olympic officials was an Olympic volunteor at Lake Casitas. 17 1984 District Champions

CARDINAL CENTRAL STATES DIXIE

CLASS OF 84 SPECIAL TOUCH BOWERY STREET BOYS Louisville, Kentucky Topeka, Kansas; 'Kansas City & Sedalia, Tuscaloosa, Alabama (I to rI Gary Dodge, tenor; Dave Hasch, Missouri (I to r) Keith Jenning, tenor; James lead; Jamie Meyer, bass; Jon Nicholas, Rick Kready, tenor; David Krause, Lollar, bass; Bobby Wooldridge, bari; bari. Contact: Jamie Meyer, P. O. Box lead; Bud Clark, bari; Matt Moore, bass_ (seated) Charles Foster, lead_ Contact: 46, Anchorage, KY 40223, Phone: (5021 Contact: David Krause, 4917 N. Bell­ Bobby Wooldridge, 9-D Vestavia East, 245-0309_ aire, Kansas City, Missouri, 64119, Northport, AL 35476. Phone: (205) Phone: (816)454-0755_ 333-8126.

EVERGREEN FAR WESTERN ILLINOIS

.... HARMONIC TREMORS THE NEW TRADITION CHIEFS OF STAFF Lake Washington, Kitsap County, Ana­ South Bay, Pasadena, Whittier & EI Arlington Heights, Lombard & Oak cortes & Mt. Baker, Washington Centro, California Lawn, Illinois Matthew Campbell, bari; Ralph Scheving, (I to rl John Sherburn, tenor; Dan Jor· (I to rI Tim McShane, tenor; Chuck tenor; Douglas Broersma, lead; Clay dan, lead; John Miller, bass; Bob Gray, Sisson, lead; Don Bagley, bass; Dick Campbell, bass, Contact: Matthew Camp­ bari. Contact: Dan Jordan, P. O. Box Kingdom. Contact: Don 8agley, 951 bell, 4149 W, Old Belfair Hwy, Bremer­ 11244, Glendale, CA 91206_ Phone: Banbury Road, Mundelein, IL 60060. ton, WA 98312, Phone: (206) 479-5792_ (818) 243-9530, Phone: (312) 949-8696.

18 1984 District Champions

JOHNNY APPLESEED LAND 0' LAKES MID-ATLANTIC

BUSTIN'LOOSE SPECIAL EDITION ALEXANDRIA'S RAGTIME BAND Centerville, Cincinnati & Springfield, Faribault & Rochester, Minnesota Alexandria, Virginia Ohio (I to rl Larry Daby, tenor; Glenn (seated I to r) John Adams, tenor; Craig (I to rI Tom Rouse, bari; Troy Kaper, Aronson, lead; Craig Hall, bari; Jim Odell, bass; (standing I to rl Mike Wallen, bass; Dale Fetick, tenor; (center front) Barloon, bass. Contact: Jim BarJoon, lead; Alan Durick, bari. Contact: John Marco Crager, lead. Contact: Tom Rouse, P_O. Box 818, Rochester, MN 55903. Adams, 8201 Osbow Court, Alexandria, 7013 Summit Avenue, Cincinna,ti , OH Phone (5071 288-3021 VA 22308. Phone: (7031780·2683. 45243. Phone: (5131984-4089_

NORTHEASTERN ONTARIO PIONEER

FANFARE DEJA VU THE RITZ Portland & Waterville, Maine Oakville, Ontario Detroit & Grand Rapids, Michigan (I to rl Russ Lund, bari; Roy Rippiatt, (I to r) Ted McAlpine, tenor; Jim Turner, (I to rl Jim Shisler, tenor; Doug (Nic) lead; Jim Simpson, bass; Fred Moore, lead; Bob Davis, bass; 8ill Ellis, bari. Nichol, lead; 8en Ayling, bass; Clay tenor. Contact: Roy Rippiatt, 11 Ayers Contact: Ted McAlpine, 1055 Bloor Shu maid, bari. Contact: Clay Shumaid, Court, Falmouth, ME 04105_ Phone: Street East, PH No. 20, Mississauga, 1318 Woodrow, Kalamazoo, Michigan, (2071 781-3480. Ontario, L4Y 2N5. Phone: (416) 270­ 45001. Phone: 16161342·4393. 2395.

19 1984 District Champions

ROCKY MOUNTAIN SENECA LAND SOUTHWESTERN

BANK STREET SHENANIGANS RARE BLEND Boulder, Colorado & Albuquerque, New Rochester, New York Houston, Texas Mexico (I to r) John Casey, tenor; Ken Bissinger, II to rI John Wiggs, tenor; Paul Smith, (standing I to rI Tony Sparks, tenor; lead; Paul Sanderson, bass; Gary Pixley, lead; Bob Natoli, bari; John Vaughn, Toby Balsley, bari; (seated I to rl Dick bari. Contact: Ken Bissinger, 50 Durand bass_ Contact: Bob Natoli, 14411 Muir­ Giese, lead; Farris Collins, bass, Contact: Dr_, Rochester, NY 14622. Phone: (716) field Lane, Houston, TX 77095. Phone: Dick Giese, 14120 Domingo Road, 323-2663. (713) 859-9160. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123. Phone: (5051294-4697.

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There were thirty barbershop arrange­ Program included: Floyd Connett, the first "music man" ments released during 1984. Members Sunny Side Up INa. 7191 @ $,501. and roving field representative for our received a song in each of the six issues arranged by Ed Waesche and the first Society (the arrangement was distributed of our Society magazine. the HARMON I· published barbershop arrangement of in 1958), Staff man 8urt Szabo has given ZER, while subscribers to the Music this great song. Not an easy treatment but us another fun, up·tempo arrangement Subscription Program received 21. Three worth the effortI that you should consider for contest original barbershop arrangements were Down By The Old Mill Stream (No. presentation. published that were not distributed in 7192 @ $,50). arranged by 8urt Szabo. It was during the MENC Conven· either the HARMONIZER or through The first arrangement of this fine song tion in Chicago last March that folks the Music Subscription' Program but are (by 8ill Diekema) was released in 1967 in heard for the first time the song Joe Liles available for sale. Two of those were the "Show Tune" series. Burt's arrange­ wrote, titled "We Sing Our Hearts Out. ii written specifically for. the Harmony ment is certainly suitable (that's even The song became the theme of our Har­ College show and the other for the better than acceptable) for contest. mony College in August and was also big Music Educators National Conference Besides that, your audiences like this song used at COTS. It's a very stirring mes­ (MENC) Convention in Chicago. too. sage: "Let there be music our whole The July/August. 1984 issue of If I Had The Last Dream In The World life long; we sing our hearts out, we sing the HARMONiZER. discussed the music INa, 7193 @ $.50) is the inspiration of our song," and an inspiring melody to made available to music subscribers in the Harvey Donnelly and Society Director of support the lyric. Quartets and choruses first six months - here are those titles Music Joe Liles. This is one of the strong­ alike will find this song works as an and stock order numbers: est barbershop originals we've seen ­ opening or closing piece in any barber­ Rock·A·Bye Baby Days IND. 7177) don't overlook this ballad for contest! shop package. The stock number is 7680 Let's Talk About My Sweetie (No. The Gang That Sang "Heart Of My and sells for twenty cents. 7178) Heart" (No, 7027 @ $,501. arranged by The 1984 Harmony College show was Any Little Girl Can Make A Bad Man 80b Graham. is one of the pre·1970 ·'Whistle·Stop 8arbershop." written by Good (No. 7183) releases (1962) that has been revised, One Society Audio/Visual Services Manager Alabamy Bound (No, 7184) of the really neat spots in Bob's treat­ Gary Stamm, 8illed as "A Barbershop I'm Still Havin' Fun (No. 7185) ment of this 1926 song is a little shot of Harmony Production in Two Acts," Where Have My Old Friends Gone? patter in the reprise - very tasty bit of the show is the most professional pro­ (No, 7186) business and a great easy-beat for contest. duction to date and features two specially There's Nobody Else But You (No. My Sally, Just The Same (No. 7194 @ written songs: 7187) $.50) is one of the most appealing ballads Henry K. Holiday (No. 7681 @ $.20) I'd Love To Meet That Old Sweet to come down the pike in quite a while. by Society Director of Music Joe Liles. Heart Of Mine (No, 7188) Arranged by former Arrangement Cate­ The main character in the show is running Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up That gory Specialist Al Baker, you can hear for president and is "shaking each hand Old Gang Of Mine (No, 7189) this song on the 1981 and 1983 Society all across the nation." This opening song Somebody Stole My Gal (No. 7030) quartet recordings. then segues right into: Daddy, You've Been A Mother To Margie (No. 7029 @ $.50) is another We're Behind You All The Way Me (No. 7014) re-release of a pre-1970 publication. Burt (No. 7682 @ $.20). Written by Music Ser· Broadway Rose (No. 7049) Szabo has given us· a fun treatment of a vices Assistant Burt Szabo, this fun num­ How 'Ya Gonna Keep 'Em Down On welt-known song - a good up·tempo ber assures Mr. Holiday that "you got a The Farm? (No. 7190) arrangement for contest. Not that easy lot of friends in this old town," and is The songs inciuded in the 1984 to perform but worth the work required! sung again at the close of the show. HARMONIZERS were: Let Me Call You Sweetheart (No.7006 The script for "Whistle·Stop Barber· Thank You (No. 7545) @ $.50). arrangement by Greg Lyne. Still shop" will be in the hands of your chap­ My Wild Irish Rose (No. 8081) another re'release (and totally new) of ter president soon - and incidentally, The Streets Of New York (No. 8082) a golden oldie. We first heard Greg's don't forget the dozen or so other Har­ Cuddle Up A Little Closer, Lovey treatment of this on the International mony College show scripts that are free Mine (No, 8083) contest stage in Minneapolis in 1979 ­ for the asking. One last reminder: the Give My Regards To Broadway (No, also on the quartet recording from that price of the Music Subscription Program 8084) contest. is still only five dollars for the next fif­ Idal Sweet As Apple Cider (No. Say Misterl Have You Met Rosie's teen arrangements. There are a lot of you 8048) Sister? INa, 7001 @ $,50) was the very that aren't subscribers and you ought to The songs released during the last haif of first song released in the Society's be! "" 1984 through the Music Subscription "Songs For Men" series and arranged by

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According to Liz and Walt Toupin, and headed to Wichita. Group Activities "home is where the heart is," and for Although home is now smaller than both of them, their hearts anc home are what their pool area was in Florida, now in Wichita, Kansas at the Institute their hearts have touched over 300 In­ of Logopedics where they are volunteer stitute students and staff. Their "honey­ staff members. moon cottage," as Liz and Walt fondly After retiring from their successful refer to it, is surrounded by other cot· careers as owners of a food business tages that house Institute students. And in Michigan, the Toupins moved to as good neighbors, the Toupins have Florida for what they thought was already become very close to the child· going to be the good life. At first, Liz ren who live in their neighborhood. and Walt enjoyed their easy life, but after Children like sixteen year old Jimmy, five years, the routine grew wearisome. who likes to identify Liz by her age - Then one day, Walt, who has been a instead of her name (Liz jokingly says Barbershopper for over thirty-five years, she regrets not shaving a few years off made the suggestion to Liz that they her age when they first met), and twelve go to Wichita, Kansas and volunteer year old Paul who waits outside the for a year at the Institute of Logopedics. Toupin's door each morning to walk Liz, who claims that Walt has been them to work. If you called the Institute to order your Holi­ married to barbershopping longer than And work they dol One of Liz's day Greeting Cards last fall, chances are you talked with Liz Toupin who was coordinator he's been married to her, liked the idea. many duties since she's been at the In­ of the program. She immediately went to the phone and stitute has been coordinating the In­ called the Institute. The offer was a stitute's Holiday Greeting Card Pro­ placed in the Institute's vocational surprise to Institute officials who had ject, one of the Institute's major fund workshop and spent the fall months never received this type of proposal raisers. Besides this project, Liz has teaching the older students the fine art before. But after several weeks of con­ worked in the personnel department of woodworking. sideration, the Toupins were notified and the technical library as well as Since last June, Walt has also assisted that they were welcome to come to the helping in the lunchroom. She has also in the music program and has worked on Institute of Logopedics for a year of made curtains for classrooms and has Barbershopper plaques for the administra­ work in exchange for an apartment and helped with the music curriculum for the tion building hallway. His next project paid utilities. adult program. Liz's favorite job since after the holiday season will be making Six months after the Toupins made she's been here however, has been assist­ cabinets for the Institute's new art room. their decision, they signed the final ing in the preschool nursery class. And, of course, Walt still finds time to pape.rs on the sale of their Florida home Walt, a woodwork hobbyist, was sing with the local barbershop chapter, the Air Capital Chorus. Although Liz and Walt have been at the Institute for only a short time, they have already seen how the Insti­ tute's programs have made the difference in many children's lives. They feel that they have never worked with a "finer group of people," and they share the same concern of "where would these children be without the Institute?" Because of their strong commitment, the Toupins have already decided to extend their stay at the Institute another six months to January, 1986. If you can catch Liz and Walter on break from their busy schedules, Walt will say with a sparkle in his eyes, "We 1I:::-.:-o. M.luoll.....",-L.__.u-..;~~ still haven't lost our enthusiasm," to which Liz will hurriedly reply, "we never Christine is just ono of the students who benofitted from Watt Toupin's woodworking skills. Oftentimos it was difficult to decide who was having the most fun in class ... Walt or his students. will!" /.I 24 "Our growing family needs more insurance protection-so I added the Barbershopper's Family Term Life Plan."

"When we were first married, I bought basic life Insurance Administrator will send you a brochure and insurance. But that was five years ago. Today we application-at absolutely no cost or obligation." have a child and we've bought a home. With these added financial obligations-plus the impact of Underwritten by: inflation-the life insurance I bought several years ~ NORTH AMERICAN LIFE ago just doesn't give our family the protection we ~ need today." AND CASUAL TY COMPANY NAlAC 1750 Ilennepin Avenue, M,nneaPOlis, MN 55403 "I checked into buying another individual life insur­ ance policy, but the cost was more than we could afford. That's when a fellow Barbershopper told me Sponsored bY:~... about the Term Life Insurance Plan sponsored by S.PEB.S.Q.S.A. I found I could get term life insur­ ~ ance benefits of $25,000 up to $100,000 for myself and my wife-plus $1,000 of coverage for our son­ all at low group rates." Administered by: "It was easy to apply for this economical coverage. The S.P.E.B.S.Q.SA Insurance Administrator The S.P.E.B.S.Q.SA Insurance Administrator sent JamEsGroup ServiCE.Inc. me a brochure explaining the plan along with a short 230 West Monroe Street, Suite 950 application. I just filled out the application and re­ Chicago, IL 60606 turned it with a check for my first six months' pre­ mium. It was that simple! No medical exam was required, and no salesperson called on us. When my application was approved, I received a Certificate of ------.---- clip here and mail------· Insurance in the mail." Please send me a brochure and application for the "The Barbershopper's Family Term Life Plan gives Barbershopper's Family Term Life Insurance Plan. I me the supplementary life insurance coverage my understand there is absolutely no obligation. family needs-at affordabie group rates-with direct-by-mail convenience." Name Birthdate _

"If you'd like to learn how you can add this affordable Address _ term life coverage to your basic life insurance, just fill out and mail the coupon. The S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. City Slale ZIP _ \·2,9-10185 This ad is paid for by James Group Service, Inc. For faster service, Mail 10: The S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. Insurance Administrator JamES Group SErvicE.Inc. call James Group Service, Inc. 230 West Monroe Street, Suite 950 toll·free at 1·800·621·5081. Chicago, IL 60606 In Illinois, call 1·800·621·4207. UISTOKICAL NOTES

by Dean Snyder International Uistorian

The International Executive Committee is the heart of the "THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS" A long lost letter Society's administrative structure. This committee meets in turned up in the Historian's files, A member wrote in 1953 Kenosha several times each year, in addition to the July and "Here is a direct quotation from James Fenimore Cooper January International Board sessions. Careful minutes of these (early American novelist) in his "The Last of the Mohicans" meetings become part of the permanent record of the Society, (1826) on page 16 which goes as follows: "But four parts One of the longest such committee meetings was held on May are altogether necessary to the perfection of melody'~ Some­ 11-12, 1962, International President Lou Laurel presiding. where among our membership there must be a literary buff The minutes of this session cover 22 pages, single spaced. One who can check up on the accuracy of this quotation. The reo of the first items considered at that time was the decision ward will be to mention the member's name on this page, to employ Hugh Ingraham, then an International Board mem­ next issue. ber from Winnipeg, Manitoba, as the Society's first Inter­ national Field Representative.

Readers of The HARMONIZER in the 1950s and early 60s Exact membership records in the Society were not com­ were delighted by the humorous writings of Stirling Wilson, a piled during the first several years, A list of chapters does prominent Society member of many talents (deceased in exist as of May 1941, At that time there were 74 chartered 1964). An unpublished piece of his recently re-surfaced in chapters in 27 states (none in Canada), and 18 additional our files. So many Southern songs are sung by our quartets cities had charter applications pending. Beginning in the fis­ and choruses that Stirling was compelled to compose lyrics cal period 1942-43 and in succeeding periods a membership about "The Dear Old North." The verse begins "I never had summary is available on a year by year basis, a yen for yams or fields of snow-white cotton/And all I learned about the South was very soon forgotten/l never Historical quotes: (1) "History is the science of reporting yearned for turnip greens and never killed a possum!1 wouldn't the unique and the unexpected" - Daniel Boorstin, Librarian know a sugar cane from a magnolia blossom. , ." - and so of Congress, (2) "Take the old songs out of barbershopping on. Too bad these amusing lyrics were never set to music. and this Society would collapse" - Phil Embury, keynote speaker at the Minneapolis convention, 1956. The Society letter-head for 1952-53 contained 31 names - Board members and International officers. Today only three Quoting President Hal Staab from his report to the 1944 of these are still active in the Society - George Chamblin, mid-winter meeting: "We are fast approaching the time when a Reedie Wright, and your International Historian. full-time Secretary will be a necessity ... no man can properly handle on a part-time basis the mountain of work that has Tom Masengale, bass of the champion Chord Busters 11941 resulted." At that time Carroll Adams served as part·time winners), is a faithful correspondent of this page. He reminds Secretary, "moon-lighting" from his regular work and utiliz­ us that Del Jackson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, sang lead with the ing a bedroom in his home in Detroit as a part-time office. Chord Busters IBob Holbrook was the original leacl) from Today the Society maintains a full-time staff in Kenosha of 1948 to 1957, Del was an artist and draftsman with the 40 employees, Stanolind Oil Co, of which 0, C, Cash was an officer, Del Jackson ;s best known in the Society as the artist who painted A prelude to our current program, "Young Men in Har­ the beautiful portraits of 0, C, Cash and of Rupert Hall which mony," is found in the March, 1950 HARMONIZER, Nine now hang in Harmony Hall honoring Ollr founders. teen·age quartets are pictured on page 25 of that issue.

Twice in our history two quartets from the same city have been among the top five medalists in our championship con­ The purpose of these Notes is to bring together some little test. In 1942 the Elastic Four from Chicago won and The known or sometimes forgotten facts and oddities concern­ Misfits, also from Chicago, took fifth place, In 1948 the ing barbershop tradition and the Society and its members. Pittsburghers won and the Westinghouse Quartet, also from Comments and contributions are invited for future HAR­ Pittsburgh, were the fourth place medalists. MONIZER use. Items should be of Society-wide interest. 26 Bluegrass Student Union

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The officers and directors of the Asso­ AIC SCHOLARSHIP TRUST AWARD ciation of International Champions voted recently to amend the annual Ale schol­ "It shall be the purpose of the AIC· Scholarship Trust to promote the barbershop arship program to fund up to 20 scholar­ artforrn by providing financial aid for the education of aspiring barbershop quartet ships to Harmony College for deserving performers." (Adopted, October 19B4) applicants. This changes the existing pro­ gram which contributes to a recipient's Procedure for Application college or university. Full tuition and board scholarships (value $250 each) to Harmony College will According to Hank Brandt, AIC be awarded to up to 20 qualified applicants. The criteria for selection and pro­ president (and lead of the 1979 champion cedures are as follows: Recipients must be: 1) a member of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. 2) Grandms's Boys), the decision grew no older than 24 years of age on the date of application, and 3) a first time atten­ out of the Ale's renewed statement of dee of Harmony College. purpose. At an October meeting in Applicants shall complete and submit the following questionnaire, a letter from Chicago the officers determined the Ale the applicant stating his personal goals and musical aspirations, and at least two to be "an organization of quartet per­ letters of recommendation from unrelated Barbershoppers, music educators or formers serving the barbershop artform, musicians. quartets and Ale members." Applications will be accepted through April 15, 1985. Selection of recipients "It followed that our Scholarship shall be the responsibility of the AIC Scholarship Board of Trustees. Trust should serve to promote the bar­ bershop artform by providing financial Please complete the following application and send it, together with the required aid for the education of aspiring barber· letters to: Milt Christensen shop quartet performers." Brandt reo AIC Scholarship Chairman ported. S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. According to Brandt, the decision was 6315 3rd Avenue also influenced by the prospect of help­ Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140-5199 ing as many as 20 quartet aspirants versus liThe Association of International Champions is an organization of quartet perfor­ one or two students using the previous mers serving the barbershop artform, quartets and AIC members. criteria. "Harmony College is unmatched in terms of excitement, fun and music APPLICATION FORM education. Every young barbershop har­ NAME _ AGE _ mony enthusiast, including students of music in the nation's colleges and con­ (Lastl (First) (Middle) servatories, should share the experience. Our decision to change the program ADDRESS should help encourage those who up (Number and Street) to now have not been able to afford it or who were unaware of Harmony TELEPHONE _ College" Brandt said_ (State/Province) (Zip) In an effort to encourage as many CHAPTER TO WHICH YOU BELONG _ applicants as possible, a special form is printed on this page. Readers are asked to alert deserving young musicians to QUARTET EXPERIENCE: YES NO IF YES, HOW MUCH? the new conditions and encourage them to apply. For more details about the ADDITIONAL MUSICAL ACTIVITIES: Harmony College curricula and expe­ VOCAL _ rience, please write to the Music Depart­ ment. S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., 6315 Third INSTRUMENTAL _ Avenue, Kenosha, WI, 53140-5199. -" FORMAL MUSICTRAINING _

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28 Ottawa Chapter Honors Barbara Robertson by M. John Moor President Ottawa, Ontario Chapter

Barbara Robertson's husband is a Bar­ floo'r almost unconscious. and wanted to find her so they could bershopper, As a loyal barbershop hare Waiting for the ambulance, Barbara thank her, If she had not acted as she did, many supporter, she went with him to stayed and talked with the man, trying the man might have died. the 1984 Spring Ontario District Can· to keep him from lapsing into complete The man's son reported that the in· vention. While her husband went out to unconsciousness. Since she had trained cident ended with an amusing twist. a Sunday morning chorus gathering, and served as an airline stewardess, she As his father was coming around in the Barbara remained at the hotel and un­ was prepared to administer life saving hospital recovery room, he blurted out expectedly saved another Barbershopper's techniques if necessary. to the nurses, "Did you hear the great life, Barbara was unsure of the man's sound Ottawa now has?" He was refer­ Barbara started the morning alone in medical problem. She wondered whether ring to the Ottawa Chapter which had her Kitchner, Ontario hotel room. During he might have had a stroke since he had performed the night before as outgoing this time she became aware of a tapping difficulty moving and speaking, and his District Champs. He and Barbara must sound, like a three beat S.O.S., on the breathing was very shallow. have talked about this subject before he pipes in the bathroom, emanating from After the ambulance arrived and was taken to the hospital. somewhere in the rooms above. As the took the man to the hospital, Barbara In recognition of her life saving ef­ sound persisted but grew fainter, she realized she had forgotten to ask him his forts, Barbara and her husband, Barrie, became curious and somewhat alarmed. name. However, she did recognize his were the honored guests at the Ottawa Barbara alerted a hotel staff person uniform which was spread out on the bed Chapter's Annual Christmas Banquet in and emplored him to 'take her to the and knew he was a member of a nearby December. Barbara's heroism was ac­ room above hers to investigate. They chapter. knowledged with presentations made by entered the room but found no one About ten days later, Ottawa chapter Ottawa Chapter President M. John Moor, present. president M. John Moor received a letter Ontario District President Ted McAlpine, Feeling foolish and yet still concerned, from the man's son. He confirmed the International Board Member Dyson Pin­ Barbara requested that they proceed to story and indicated that the diagnosis hey, and the SI. John Ambulance Society, the room on the floor above. There they was a diabetic reaction. The family was The Ottawa Chapter is indeed very discovered a man lying on the bathroom very grateful to Barbara for her assistance proud of Barbara Robertson!

o Century Club Chapters

Congratulations I The following chapters' Riverside, Calif.. ,., , .. ,., 126· Aloha, Hawaii .. ,.",.,."",109 membership topped the 100.mark as of Buckeye·Columbus, Ohio. ,,•,,, ,125 DuPage Valley, III. "" .••.. , .. 109 November 30, 1984. Fresno, Calif, , ., ,., .. , .. , .. 125 Gtr. New Orleans, La. '" ,,,,,.' 109 Peninsula, Calif. ,.',,,,,, •. , .. 125 Providence, R.1. ' ..... ,•, ... ,. 109 East Aurora, N.Y,."", .•• ,., .124 Oklahoma City, Ok la, ." .. ,.".108 Whittier, Calif, , .... ,,., .. ,'., ,201 Eugene, Ore, ""." ..•. ,.",121 Wilmington, Del. , .. , .. ", 108 Dundalk, Md.. ,.", ... ,,,,' 186 Rochester, N,Y, , .. ,., ..•. ,.,. 121 8ryn Mawr, Pa ... ', 107 Dallas Metropolitan, Texas .. , ... ,180 Western Hills, Ohio. ,',.,. 105 Santa Barbara, Calif, .,, .. , .. '., 107 Alexandria, Va, , .. ,,.,.,,. 174 Gtr, Indianapolis, Ind, ,,, •• ,,.,. 119 Akron, Ohio " ,.,., 106 Manhattan, N.Y,. ,,,, .• ' ..... , 173 Livingston, N.J, ", ... " •. , ... 119 Denver, Colo, ,,,'., ,., 105 Lombard, III. " ,',' .,'., .. , 172 Maumee Valley, Ohio .. , ••.. ".118 Salt Lake City, Utah ., .. ,,•,,,. 105 Scarborough,Ont, ., •• ,.".,.,159 Milwaukee, Wis, , .. , •. , ,.118 Grand Rapids, Mich, ', .....• ',, 103 Houston, Texas ,." .••.. ,.,., 158 Des Moines, Iowa ,,,,,, ••• ,.,. 116 Harrisburg, Pa. , .... , .. ' 103 Cherry Hill, N,J. ,' .. , .. , .• ,',. 156 Arlington Heights, III. ,,'.' , 113 Mason City, Iowa. ", .•• ,.,. 102 Minneapolis, Minn _ 148 Sarasota, Fla, ,,,,.,,., •••. ,,' 113 SI. Petersburg, Fla, ,,,,'. 102 Phoenix, Ariz, ,,., .. ,'., 148 Westchester Co" N,Y. , .. ,. 113 Burnaby, B,C, " .. , .. , .••.. ,.101 Louisville, Ky, ,.,, .. ' .. ,•,'., 136 Chordsmen, Texas ...... •..... 112 Farifax, Va. ,.,, .. ,,.,, •• ,, .. 101 San Diego, Calif.. , .••...••. ,'. 133 Tucson, Ariz 112 Sacramento, Calif, '.,,,' ,101 Kansas City, Mo...•.. "".".130 Calgary, Alberta. ',,, .•• ',.,,. 111 Wayne, Mich. , ... ," .•• ' .. , 100 29 Men of Note-ability

The following men have brought new members M. Tom Woodall Coles County, IL Fred Witt EI Paso, TX Into the Society since the Man of Note program Jack Wentworth Buckeye-Columbus,OH Frank Huggins Gtr. Little Rock, AR began. Robert D. Hanson Silver Bay, MN Bruce E. Clark San Angelo, TX Thurman J. Slack Minnetonka, MN Oliver C. Leonard Pensacola, FL 115-19 members) Elroy Barnes Gtr. Baltimore, MD Carrol Mavis Gainesville, GA Bob Stewart St. Louis Suburban, MO Donald J. Clause Manhattan, NY Don J. Doering Davenport, IA Warren Bowen Spartanburg, SC George F. Gross Reading, PA John N. Becker Omaha, NE Donald E. Bruce Chattanooga, TN Patman Byers Alexandria, VA Byron Myers, Sf. St. Joseph, MO Thomas W. Davis Columbia, SC Joseph M. Nutry Ocean County, NJ James DeBusman Eugene, OR Lloyd Raincock Penticton, Be Vaughn E. Wilson Norfolk, VA Leo Wynne Spokane, WA Harry W. Magee Burnaby. Be Nell E. Pagano Litchfield County, CT Charles F. Walsh Long Beach, CA Gilbert Hanson Sno-King, WA Harold McLaughlin Boston, MA Carl E. Porter Gtr. Alton Area, IL Norman S. Johnson Soo-Klng, WA Elmer Down Oshawa,ONT Howard Blackburn Gtr. Indianapolis, IN James D. Haney Oakland East Bay. CA Joe Bradbury Rochester, NY Earl A. Limerick, Jr., S. Bond Mishawaka, IN Warren B. Grant South Bay. CA Joseph B. McCain Austin, TX Richard Dudash Canton,OH AI Ehly Sacramento, CA Robert J. Boyle Broward County, FL Reese E. Olger Lansing, MI Joseph Schlesinger North Shore, IL Russell L. Bull Casper, WY Frank Bateson Saginaw, MI Fred R. Ganter Mammoth Cave, KY' George F. Gross Pottstown, PA Donald Schroeder Monroe, MI Lou Delaney Northern Kentucky, KY Richard B. Brown Iowa City, IA Jere Richardson Fairfax, VA Lane Bushong Lima Beane, OH Glen Accola Ames,lA Fred King Dundalk, MD Fred G. Schaefer Maumee Valley. OH Raymond Donelson, Sr. St. Joseph, MO Robert Krodel Norwich, CT Carl Lehman West Unity. OH Edwin M. Johnson Hilton Head Island, SC George Stothard Rochester, NY Art McCue Western Hills, OH Burton p. Huish Twin Falls, 10 James Tobin, Jr. Manatee County, FL Bruce Gray Mankato, MN James D. Blokzyl Sea-Tac, WA Donald Schroeder Maumee Valley, OH E. A. Vande Zanda Hudson, MI Carl Walters Pomona Valley, CA Ralph H. Loney Columbus, GA Berney Kitchen Muskegon, MI Paul C. Woodall Whittier, CA Lloyd M. Felt Pomona Valley, CA Tom Pollard Wayne, MI Aobert p. Wilke Santa Barbara, CA Andy McCann Wlndsor,ONT Aobert S. Peirano Manhattan, NY John L. Krizek San Fernando Valley, CA John C. Anderson Ridgewood, NJ Aon Tutrone Manhattan, NY James H. Clark Champalgn-Urbaba, IL Jim Stone Shreveport, LA Herman Zwick, Jr, Islip, NY Don Duff Lombard, IL Joe Trousdale Sacramento, CA Richard Johnson Huntington North Shore, NY James B. Curry Lake County, I L Judson Harris Porter-La Porte, IN Donald J. Clause Hamptons, NY Morris Jennings Marion, IN Richard Malloy Columbus, IN Charles W. 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Wright Stockton, CA Fred Koch Tucson, AZ Dennis Sturm Scottsdale, AZ (20-29 new members) Richard J. Devlin Reading, PA Albert L. Detogne Lake County, IL James E. Gay III Winston·Salem, NC Richard H. Dickhaus Buckoye·Columbus,OH Don Hawkins Memphis, TN (30-39 new members) Larry L. Findlay Western Hills, OH Charles Osborne Centralia, WA William Legg Stockton, CA Norm DeCarlo Minneapolis, MN Stephen J. Mondau Tacoma, WA Robert Cearnal Belleville, IL James D. Richards Minneapolis, MN Gayle T. Irvine Nampa-Caldwell, 10' John McBride Arlington, TX Clore E. Swan Milwaukee, WI James E. Hawkins Tucson, AZ Larry Crabb. Jr. Stone Mountain, GA Jack Klle Oshkosh, WI Stanley A. French Fullerton, CA Buz Smith Modesto, CA Robert Gall Racine, WI Jack Fischer Gtr. Alton Area, IL Bert Warshaw Miami, FL Lotan V. Willson Boyne City, MI William Jensen Menomonee Faits, WI William Easterling Nashville, TN William P. 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Atkinson Fredericton, NB Robert B. Perkins Miami, FL Etvls Miller Sherman, TX Oliver Jones Oklahoma City, OK Robert Burgener Utah Valley, UT Henry S. Hammer, DDS Aloha, HI Einar N. Pedersen Gu. New Orleans, LA J. Burton Gibney Davenport,lA Dr. Saul H. Schneider Gtr. New Orleans, LA John Miquelon Macon, GA (40+ new members) Peter C. Anderson Gtr. New Orleans, LA Paut S. Gallagher Fairbanks, AK Stephen L. Diamond (43) Santa Monica, CA Paul Cracraft Boulder, CO Larry A. Siemon Sea-Tac, WA Charles Hunter (44) San Jose, CA Leo J. Larivee Wellesley, MA Jim Zuur Santa Rosa, CA Matthew Warpick (46) Manhattan, NY William S. Taylor Stoney Creek, ONT Bill Woolsey Pomona Valley, CA Walt Martin (47) Elgin, IL Winston Rashleigh Fremont, NE Roger L. Woodbury Aloha, HI James Strong (50) Hamptons, NY Jack W. Martin Florissant Valley, MO John Mulkin Carbondale, IL Patrick R. Mulherin (52) Augusta, GA James W. Owings Greenville, SC Richard G. 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THE SOUNOS OF THE HOLIDAVS The Dayton. Ohio Metro chapter Members of the Guelph, Ontario Members of the Alabama Jubilee chorus sang the national anthem during chapter surprised bulletin editor Owen Chorus of the Birmingham, Alabama opening ceremonies of the Cincinnati Siocombe at his home when they gather­ chapter joined singers from 35 other Bengals - Houston Oilers football game ed to congratulate him on winning the choral groups to present a holiday per­ during October. Director Scott Brannon 19B4 International Bulletin Editor of the formance of the "Messiah." This com­ led the 54 man chorus in their perform­ Year Award. Also present for the cele­ bined civic chorus, known as the Bes­ ance at Riverfront Stadium in Cincin· bration were Ontario District President semer Civic Chorale, has presented this nati. Ted McAlpine, International Board Mem· concert for the past 37 vears. ber Dyson Pinhey, and Guelph Chapter The Santa Barbara, California chap­ President Gordon Woodall. John Coun­ The Cincinnati, Ohio chapter added ter Channel City Chorus is lending sell, representing the City of Guelph, the songs of the holidays to the Junior vocal support to the University of Cali­ also presented a commemorative gift League of Cincinnati's annual Festival fornia Santa Barbara basketball team. from the city. Siocombe edits the Am­ of Trees celebration during December. The chorus is performing the national bassador Notes for the Guelph chapter. The chorus sang at the Cincinnati Con­ anthem for two games and presenting He also won the Ontario District Bulle­ vention Center before traveling around a special show at half-time. The Santa tin Editor of the Vear Award for 19B4. the city to sing at various locations on Barbara Sound Quartet is also scheduled Siocombe is a professor of veterinary the tour. to sing at two other games. medicine at the University of Guelph. He has been a member of the Guelph The Sound Connection Chorus of the During the past 30 years the Com­ chapter since 1977 and has edited the Greater East Texas chapter was part of modores of the Minneapolis, Minnesota Ambassador Notes for the past three the holiday festivities when they sang for chapter have supported a special charity years. the City of Longview Christmas Tree - the Special Research Equipment Fund Lighting Ceremony. Over 1,000 resi­ of the University of Minnesota Variety dents participated in the event. Club Heart Hospital. A recent donation brought their total contributions to The Big Sky Barbershop Chorus of $227,B22.B3! Barbershopper Bill Ashley, the Billings, Montana chapter organized chairman of the Heart Fund Committee, a special chorus to perform Christmas is now working toward a goal for chapter The Scenic Sounds, Iowa County concerts. The Yellowstone Men's Christ­ donations to top a quarter million dol­ chapter chorus, presented the opening mas Chorus recruited interested singers lars. Bill has directed this special pro­ night concert for the 20th Annual Wis­ to be part of the group which performed ject for the past ten years, building a consin State Music Conference. The at tree lighting ceremonies, nursing homes contributors' list and organizing fund chorus was invited to sing in Madison, and shopping malls. Project chairman appeals. The chapter hopes to meet Wisconsin for the music educators' Arlie Bornhoft saw this as a way to their goal during the next year. meeting. spread the joy of the holidays to the community and the joy of barbershop harmony to those participating in this The Golden City Chorus of the Santa The 1733 Barbershop Chorus of the special chorus. Ana, Calif. chapter sang for the con­ Kearney, Nebraska chapter sponsored the vention of the Woodmen of America. The fifth annual barbershop harmony festi­ Barbershoppers from the Mammoth Beach Nuts Quartet also entertained. The val for 127 high school students during Cave, Kentucky chapter were the fea­ chorus gave it the old barbershop try and November. Clinicians for the workshops tured performers during the fifth annual put on a show-stopper in spite of compe­ included Joe Liles, the Society's Director "Christmas Sing In the Cave" organized tition from a rock 'n' roll band perform­ of Music Education and Services, and by the Mammoth Cave National Park. ing in an adjoining hall. Karen Koch, director of the Lincolnaire The Cavemen sang in the "Methodist Chapter of Sweet Adelines. Karen is also Church" section of the cave during the The Lone Star Statesmen Chorus of the director of musical activities for candle lit evening concert. the Spring, Texas chapter added an in­ Region 20 of Sweet Adelines. After a day novative feature to their annual show. of instruction the students presented an Show stage manager Tim Hart,. a drama evening show, divided into all female and It's now football season for Barber· teacher at Spring High School, arranged all male choruses. Joining them for the shoppers tool The State College, Penn. for some of his drama students to become show were the men's choruses from chapter was the featured entertainment part of the act. The students created Grand Island, Hastings and Kearney, and at Penn State Beaver Stadium for a pantomime routines to accompany the the Meadowlark Chapter Chorus of the recent game. Their hour and a half show narration and songs performed by the Kearney Sweet Adelines. Barbershopper was also broadcast on radio station chorus. Ten students acted and assisted Fran Wilson coordinated the festival WMAJ. with back stage duties for the show. activities. 32 "

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33 International Committees

NOMINATING ETHICS Steve Jamison, Board of Review Merritt Auman, Board of Review Merritt Auman Ernie Nickoson, Chairman P. O. Box 261 2400 Wassner Drive 2400 Wassner Drive 1702 Cameron Court Kent Hills, ME 04349 West Lawn, PA 19609 West Lawn. PA 19609 Lexington, KY 40505 Don Gray, Board of Review Robert Brown, Board of Review Burt Huish Winston Rashleigh 9 Filson Place 3903 Brockton P. O. Box 1925 P. O. Box 133 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Riverside, CA 92501 Twin Falls, 10 83301 Fremont, NE 68025 J. Edward Waesche, Board of Review Larry King, Board of Review Hank Vomacka AI Woodard 6 Vista Lane 28890 Raleigh 1881 Rose Street 358 Fairway North Melville, NY 11747 Farmington Hills, MI 48018 Sarasota, FL 33579 Tequesta, FL 33458 STAGE PRESENCE CATEGORY HARMONY FOUNDATION LAWS & REGULATIONS SOCIETY MUSEUM Don Challman, Category Specialist TRUSTEES Wilbur Sparks (Chairman) Bill Park, Chairman 916 W. County Rd., G2 Sam Aramian, President 6724 N. 26th Streot Box 621 St. Paul, MN 55112 7202 W. libby Street Arlington, VA 22213 Mendenhall, PA 19357 Peoria, AZ 95345 Dr. Herman R. Cohen, Board of Jim Martin Bob Bisio Review Roger J. Thomas, Vice President 5307 E. Mockingbird lane 1330 University 5682 Evelyn Court 3720 St. Andrews Blvd. Dallas, TX 75206 Menlo Park, CA 94025 New Orleans, LA 70124 Racine, WI 53405

Jim Warner Dan Waselchuk Carl Dockendorf, Board of Review Burt Huish, Sect./Treasurer 6750 Poplar Avenue, Suite 202 1718 Reid Drive 1894 E. Magdalena P. O. Box 1925 Memphis, TN 38138 Appleton, WI 54914 Tempe, AZ 85283 Twin Falls, 10 83301

FINANCE Dean Snyder Roger K. Steffens, Board of Review Merritt Auman Darryl Flinn (Chairman) 1808 Hunting Cove Place 170 Island Creek Drive 2400 Wassner Drive 7975 Cleveland Avenue NW Alexandria, VA 22307 Vera Beach, FL 32962 West Lawn, PA 19609 N. Canton, OH 44720 Wilbur Sparks INTERPRETATION CATEGORY Reedie Wright Merritt Auman 6724 N. 26th Street Lance Heilmann, Category Specialist 1414 E. Lorna Alta Drive 2400 Wessner Drive Arlington, VA 22213 P. O. Box 158532 Altadena, CA 91001 West Lawn, PA 19609 Nashville, TN 37215 Robb Ollett Ernie M. Hills Roger Thomas 6315 - 3rd Avenue Eric Jackson, Board of Review Box 66 3720 St. Andrews Blvd, Kenosha, WI 53140-5199 202 Howard Street Medford, OK 73759 Racine, WI 53405 Rjverton, NJ 08077 CONTEST & JUDGING Plummer Collins 216 Conewango Avenue Don Wagner Kenneth W. Buckner, Chairman Howard Mesecher, Board of Review Warren, PA 16365 10106 Laingtree 104 Stivers Road 5555 N. West Avenue Dallas. TX 75243 Louisville, KY 40207 Fresno, CA 93711 Hugh A. Ingraham, CAE Executive Director LOGOPEDICS AND SERVICE COM­ William L. Hafley, Assistant Steve Plumb, Board of Review MITTEE MEMBERS 5207 Melbourne Road HC1, Box 31B 6315 3rd Avenue Reedie Wright (Chairman) Raleigh, NC 27606 West Shokan, NY 12494 Kenosha, WI 53140-5199 1414 E. Lorna Alta Drive Altadena, CA 91001 SOUND CATEGORY CHAIRMAN OF JUDGES 1984 HARMONY SERVICES Ronald P. Phillips, Category Specialist Fred Beattie, Category Specialist DIRECTORS Fran Durham 827 7th Street, SE 96 Owen Blvd. 14851 Stahelin Mason City, IA 50401 Willowdale, ONT Ernie Hills Detroit, MI 48223 Canada M2P lG3 Alan G. Copp, Board of Review Sam Aramian Charles G,inyer 1583 Skyline Drive Emmett Bossing, Board of Review 7211 9th Avenue W. Kissimmee, FL 32743 29101 Desert Hills Road Roger Thomas Bradenton, FL 33529 Sun City, CA 92381 Donald G. Flom, Board of Review F. Richard Ellenberger Gil Jacobs 107 Oakwood Drive George Gross, Board of Review 276 Waverley Street Scotia, NY 12302 RD 4, Box 66·4 Gilbert L. lefholz Palo Alto, CA 94301 Hamburg, PA 19526 larry Deters, Board of Review John T. Gillespie HISTORIAN & RECORDER 1009 Highland Road Frank D. Martin, Board of Review Dean Snyder Brentwood, TN 37027 594 Hartford Street William K. Park 1808 Hunting Cove Place Worthington, OH 43085 Alexandria, VA 22307 ARRANGEMENT CATEGORY Darryl Flinn Robert G. Hopkins, Category SECRETARY CATEGORY Wilbur D. Sparks (Associate) Specialist Andrew Dill, Jr., Category Specialist Jamos C. Warner 6724 N. 26th Street Hamilton College 800 Elkhorn Blvd. Arlington, VA 22213 Clinton, NY 13323 Rio Linda, CA 95673 Hugh A. Ingraham

34 New Chapters

POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA WELLESLEY, MASSACHUSETTS HUNTERDON COUNTY, NEW Mid-Atlantic District Northeastern 0 istrict JERSEY Chartered October 9, 1984 Chartered October 15, 1984 Mid-Atlantic District Sponsored by Landsdale, Pennsylvania Sponsored by Canton, Massachusetts Chartered November 26, 1984 40 members 30 members Sponsored by Somerset Hills - Plainfield, Michael A. Petro, RD 2, Box 356A, Clifford B. Roberts, 7 Allen Street, New Jersey Birdsboro, PA 19508 (President) Northboro, MA 01532 IPresident) 35 members John C. Dorfler, 801 Chester Drive, Albert W. Whitcomb, 25 Oldham Road, Craig Johnston, 638 A R0 No.5, Pottstown, PA 19464 (Secretary) Westboro, MA 01581 (Secretary) Flemington, NJ 08822 (President) David H. Deboe, RD No.8 Samuel Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 ISecretary)

PLANTATION, FLORIDA DODGE CITY, KANSAS FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA Sunshine District Central States District Mid-Atlantic District Chartered October 9, 1984 Chartered October 15, 1984 Chartered December 4. 1984 Sponsored by West Palm Beach, Florida Sponsored by Hays, Kansas Sponsored by Prince William County, 38 members 34 members Virginia Ed Knight, 920 SW 74th Avenue, Plan­ Gordon Day, 1805 6th, Dodge City, KS 35 members tation, FL 33317 (President) 67801 (President) Edwin C. Hagedarn, Rt. 3 Box 423, Frank Flannery, 1521 SE 23rd Avenue Roger Day, 2210 Fairway Drive, Dodge Warrenton, VA 22186 (President) No.2, Pompano Beach, FL 33062 ISecre­ City, KS 67801 (Secretary) Dennis M. Sutherland. 224 Falmouth tary) Street, Warrenton, VA 22186 ISecretary)

In Memorial

JOSEPH M. JONES Joe Jones, past International Board mem­ ber, passed away on September 23 at Send for Perusal Copies the age of 84. A Pioneer District Hall of Fame mem­ ber, Jones was active in the Society • 40 minute show skits • your chorus hams will love 'em! since he joined the Detroit chapter in the early 40's. Jones was a charter member of • maximum chorus participation, the Oakland County chapter. In 1945 wide audience appeal PERUSAL TITLES All Aboard! he helped organize the Manhattan chapter • barbershop song suggestions and Dudley Rides Again! and became chapter President in 1950. story line Klondyke Bride Fever! Jones sang with many quartets in School Daze! Michigan and New York. He later be­ • suggestions for blocking. cos­ Strike Three. You're oul! tumes, props and backdrop design came active on the Contest and Judging Please enclose $S handling fee Committee. Jones served as Vice-Presi­ per title (deductible frolll royalty) • involvement for new members dent on the International Board in 1962. In business life, Jones worked for • sense nonsense and fUll r HARMONY Walker & Company as an outdoor bill­ board advertising executive. • limited only by your imagination! SKIT Productions Jones is survived by his wife, Lucille; Box 298. a daugher, Barbara; seven grandchildren; ~ 4 weeks rehearsal time SEAFORTH, Ontario NOK IWO and five great-grandchildren.

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NB:":S::"S-~- LETTERHEADS (prices per hundred) I '7.. .-_....:'''0.".0.'.'---- 1... L Three·color bond all purpose (3501) !.".... ~. -- ~ . $1.05 U.S. $2.95 Canada Three·color bond (3506) ,..-...... ,.'" ...... $6.75 U.S. $11.25 Canada # ..1.$22.. I- INTER·OFFICE AND COpy PAPER 1-' Inter-Office Stationery with carbon (3504) I-­ $4.65/100 U.S. $8.15/100 C.n.d. I­ Copy Paper with carbon (3505) • r=., $4.65/100 U.S. $8.15/100 Can.d. BUSINESS ENVELOPES The Standard "No. 10" (4 X 9Y.) imprinted with Socletv name and emblem. Available in two styles: (per hundred) 1st Class 13-color imprint> (3515) FORMALS $4.20 U.S. $7.50 Canada For "Thank You's," invitations and othor cas­ Window (l·color imprint) (3513) ual correspondonce. A 3·coJor SPEBSOSA em­ $3.85 U.S. $5.35 C.nada blem sets off these elegant, 3\1, X 43/4" single fold notes with envelopes. (PrIce Is for one SPECIAL LETTERHEADS $1.15/100 U.S. note & ono envelope.) (for mlmeo use) (35221 $.40 6a. U.S. $.65 oa. Canada $3.20/100 C.lmada "Chapter Secretary" (3507) "Area Counselor" (35081 "Semi·Annual Report" (3509) "Chapter President" (3510) "Official News Release" (3611)

SPEBsaSA, Inc. 6315 Third A\/snu.e Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140·5199

PERSONALIZED ADDRESS STICKERS Your neme & address printed with Society om· POST NOTES blem. Sile refers to dlmonsion of sticker itself; Each package contains 12 post notes and lettering size is the same on both. Large size is 12 self stick seals - 3 different styles In each 5/0" X 1 7/0"; small stickers measure Y." X package. Great for gifts or writing short 1 W'. U.S. ONLY 150191 Large black on white $7.35/500 FRENCH FOLDED NOTE CARDS notes·, (60201 Small black on white $6.80/500 20 cards for writing your personalized 5026 $3.S0 U.S. Only (60211 Large black on gold foil $3.95/250 notes. Cream background with brown. 20 (50221 Small black on gold foil $6.80/500 cream envelopes. S626 $4.50 U.S. Only

The difference between u.s. and Canadian prices refleCIS dUI)' imposed by the Canadian U.S. FUNDS ONLY SOCIETY BUSINESS CARD Government. Comos with tho Society emblom and your name Send order to: and address. (Shown Above.) U.S. ONLY SPEBSOSA, Inc., 6316 - 3rd Ave., Kenoah., WI 63140-6199 250 cards (3066) $8.65/250 500 c"d. (30751 $ 15.55/500 Special design $1.00 extra 'I I 1 I J I 2 I III I

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SI. JOSepll, Missouri

VI VJ ~." ~~ o~ Over 30 different course offerings I o covering everything you've ever wanted o o to know about barbershoppingl oo~ m ~ n~ VJ Enrollment open to 600 students 00"" including 25 quartets. ~~

Only $275 per person, including room, board, tuition and materials. Pay BEFORE July 15. 1985 and pay only $250.

Advance deposit req·uired. S 100 Quartets S 50 Individuals Remember- Send check or money order to: Harmony college expenses. including transportation. are S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. legitimate chapter expenses. Harmony College '85 Be sure your chapter sends at 6315· 3rd Avenue least one representative. Kenosha. WI 53140·5199

Harmony college is offered to Final payment is due by August 4. members of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. U.S. funds only.

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