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Scott Bradford: Barbershopper and Music Educator Article by Jim Debusman, Photo by Larry Tolle Vol. 47, Issue 3 Winner, PROBE International Bulletin Contest, 2011 and 2014 News and views from the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society March 2016 Our chapter mission: To enhance lives by performing with excellence and encouraging singing within our community. O YA = Oh, Yeah! Article by Theo Hicks, CCS Music Director, Lead of Instant Classic Photos by Lyle Southam Twenty-three O YA competed. This year, singers, 47 Circle City however, they chose not Sound members, 180 to go to the Reno con- mini Jimmy John’s vention so that they sandwiches and 40 could host a day-long boxes of pizza later, the Youth in Harmony Workshop in Indianapolis O YA youth workshop to reach out to students and “February Thaw in the Midwest. Show” on February 27 were wonderful successes! We had about 15- The day began with physical and vocal 20 students from around the Indianapolis area warmups, led by Chris and Shawn. Once the attend the workshop that began Saturday chorus was ready to sing, they worked on the morning at 10:00 a.m. It was at this time that three songs that the workshop students would Barry Towner, Shawn Oakes, Christopher join the O YA Chorus for that evening. As they Tanaka-Mann, and yours truly were broke off into sectionals, they were led by a introduced as clinicians for the event. wonderful quartet from the Ontario District called Yonge Guns. At the International A quick introduction for the O YA Chorus - The convention last summer in Pittsburgh, Yonge Ontario Youth A Cappella Chorus (O YA) w as Guns put on an incredible performance in the founded by Barry and Sharon Towner from the Ontario District in 2010. They put the chorus Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest (now together to compete in the International Youth called the Youth Quartet Contest) and became Chorus Festival held at the BHS Midwinter the 2015 Collegiate Quartet Third Place Bronze convention every January, and the chorus has Medalists. We were very fortunate to have received Superior ratings every time they have (Continued on page 4) In This Issue Singing Valentines Wizard of Oz CCS University Member Spotlights Page 2 THE BEAT March 2016 The “February Thaw” Show Photos by Lyle Southam Jerry E. Troxel, Editor Member, PROBE (Public Relations Officers and Bulletin Editors) 129 Yorkshire Blvd. E Indianapolis, IN 46229 317 891-1634 [email protected] The BEAT is published monthly by the Greater Indianapo- lis, Indiana, Chapter of the Barbershop Har- mony Society, a proud member of the Cardi- nal District. Chapter Leadership 2016 Shawn Oakes and the O YA Chorus President Greg Roembke Yonge Guns (L to R): Chris Secretary Tanaka-Mann, Frank Bynum Reuven Grajner, Treasurer Greg Mallett, Jonah Jerry Troxel Lazar VP Chapter Development Marc Hagn VP Music & Performance Kyle Kitzmiller VP PR & Marketing Instant Classic Larry Anthony (L to R): Kohl Kitzmil- ler, Kyle Kitzmiller, VP Program Don Brown David Zimmerman, Theo Hicks Board Members at Large Norman Dew, Steve King, David Sanders Immediate Past President Skipp Kropp Director Theo Hicks Assistant Director David Zimmerman Circle City Sound meets every Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 Guests are always welcome! Theo Hicks with Circle City Sound March 2016 THE BEAT Page 3 Strolling down memory lane Calendar A monthly look back at our chapter’s history by Lew Gillespie, Chapter Historian of Events Five Years Ago (2011) Cardinal District Spring CCS welcomed 14 singing guests in February: Theo Hicks, Ryan Convention and Contests March 18-19 Rosenau, Steve McCullough, John Hall, Ben Sigwarth, Mike Kattau IUSB Northside Auditorium and two high school quartets. Ringin’ Down The House, from Tech South Bend, Indiana High School, included Steven Harris, Jonah Stevenson, Lance Bates, and Chapter Awards Banquet Matthew Perry. CCS member Terry Silke brought another quartet, Monday, April 4, 7:00 p.m. this one from Cathedral High School, which included Steven Meuleman, Christ Lutheran Church Zain Santamaria, Malcom Herbert, and CJ Benberry. Indianapolis Chapter Visit to Becky Cline, wife of CCS member Steve Cline, helped CCS start the The Thoroughbreds Lucas Oil concession project during the fall of 2010. Two concession Monday, April 18, 7:00 p.m. stands were originally staffed. The first year, Becky reported the chapter Jim Miller Hall Louisville, Kentucky made over $21,000. This project brought together 90 people in support Bus leaves Christ Lutheran of the chapter. The Singing Valentine report showed that 99 Singing Val- Church at 4:30 p.m. entines had been delivered in February 2011, with a net income of ap- CCS Annual Show proximately $2,750. The Palladium in Carmel was booked for the annual Saturday, June 11, 7:00 p.m. show. (Notes taken from The Beat, Vol. 42, Issue 3, March 2011, Jerry The Palladium Carmel, Indiana Troxel, editor). Cardinal District Ten Years Ago (2006) Harmony Explosion Camp July 13-16 Announcement was made that the Cardinal District Spring Convention Anderson University would be held in Columbus, Indiana on March 17-19, 2006. The big Anderson, Indiana events would be the Plateau Chorus Contest and the International Prelimi- International Convention nary Quartet Contest. A fabulous show was planned, called the Cardinal July 3-10 District All Star Review, and would feature the Bluegrass Student Union, Bridgestone Arena Nashville, Tennessee Quartizzle, Keep ‘Em Guessin’, The Barons, the Banks of the Wabash Chorus and the Indiana Harmony Brigade. Harmony University July 24-31 Chapter President Jim Rosenau shared his views on the chapter’s new Belmont University Nashville, Tennessee Mission Statement: “Circle City Sound’s Mission is to perform with excel- lence in the Barbershop Style and encourage singing within the communi- For detailed information on all ty, because we believe that singing enhances life.” Rosenau stated that chapter performances check “our new Mission Statement is our vision for the present and fu- your Yahoo! Group emails ture.” (Material taken from The Beat, Vol. 37., Issue 3, March 2006, R. or go to: Duane Henry, editor, and In-Ky Notes, Vol. 55, No. 1, March 2006, www.circlecitysound.org and visit the Warren Donaldson, editor). Members Only section The deadline for the April issue Secure the future of Barbershop harmony through of The BEAT is your generous gifts to the Harmony Foundation. Wednesday, March 30. Send articles to: Provide additional support to your chapter and district [email protected] www.harmonyfoundation.org with the Donor’s Choice option. Page 4 THE BEAT March 2016 Road Trip (Continued from page 1) including the O YA Chorus, it was great to see 75+ men and one lady on the risers that night! these distinguished young men helping to lead With lots of singing, fellowship, and even some the workshop. coaching, it was the perfect way to end this wonderful collaboration with the O YA Chorus. While the students were rehearsing, there were several CCS members there who helped to bring I have to continue to thank you all for your treats and refreshments throughout the day, dedication to excellence in every form. While helped to set up and order the food during the there were some surprise curve balls and a few workshop, and even rehearsed the combined challenges (like Don Brown and I assuming the piece with the other had a key to get students. The CCS in!), the weekend was presence was strong a success, and the O during the workshop, YA Chorus had a and it was one of the wonderful experience. major reasons why the I heard over and over workshop was such a from their members success! that this experience topped any Midwinter The show started at convention they had 7:00 PM, and what an ever attended. It was awesome show it was! the personal touch and Not only did the O YA hospitality that CCS Chorus sing several O YA Chorus, with organizers Sharon and Barry Towner, and Instant Classic provided that really songs, but several made it special. individual acts were presented to display the level of talent present in the chorus. From singing Special thanks to Don Brown and his team of CCS with guitar to performing classical piano members who helped organize the food for the compositions, the kids did not cease to amaze workshop, thanks to David Zimmerman, Kohl with their talents. We also had the privilege of Kitzmiller, and Kyle Kitzmiller who provided hearing Yonge Guns perform their contest set some coaching throughout the day for the chorus again. CCS had a wonderful representation of and quartets, thanks to everyone who brought talent as well – The Rush impressed the items on our guest night so the boys would be audience with their polished sound, CCS sang a fed well, thanks to Steve McCullough for great three song set, and Instant Classic also providing extra guest books and copies of music sang right before the end of the concert, with for our guests to use, thanks to everyone who David Zimmerman being weirder than ever. spread the word to schools and students around the area about the workshop and show, thanks to The singing of “Shenandoah” by the combined Christ Lutheran for letting us continue to use choruses was truly a spectacular piece. With only their great facility, and all members of CCS. I’m 20 minutes of rehearsal, the end product of the so thrilled that CCS stepped up to the plate and combined voices was truly wonderful in every really helped to facilitate a great event for respect. We then ended the concert with an everyone involved. energetic rendition of “When I Lift Up My Head.” I am, once again, thrilled and humbled to be a The guest night which followed the next Monday part of this amazing chorus of excellence.
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