   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 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 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. Thank night was probably the highlight of the O YA you all for everything you do! weekend for me. With several guests joining us, March 2016 THE BEAT Page 5 Now is the time By Greg Roembke, Chapter President

worth of people seeing their ads, since we also plan to use the program at other events we perform at during the year.

Norm Dew has the information for this ready to go, so now is the time to start contacting your past and potential new customers about advertising in our expanded program.

AWARDS DINNER

By the time you read this, the details for the 2015 CCS Awards Dinner will have been announced. Since 1971, our chapter has honored those who Pretty dramatic sounding title isn’t it? I just thought have dedicated their time to making our chapter, I’d take the time to discuss some of the things we our District and the Society better. And as we have have coming up and what everyone needs to be done for the past 44 years, on April 4 we will honor doing. So in no particular order, here we go. those who demonstrated their dedication during 2015. ANNUAL SHOW A reminder that our program has undergone some Remember that the date for our annual show, “The changes since 2014. Chapter members were asked Road Home” is June 11, not June 12! And while to nominate those who they thought were deserving that may seem like a long way off, now is the time of recognition to the Board. There can now be more to start doing some important things. Remember than one Barbershopper of the Year, and a member that during our “Effective Ticket Sales” session of can be honored more than once during their time CCS University, we talked about presenting “can’t with CCS. Also, all current Barbershoppers of the miss events,” and this show is one of those. It is Year will placed in the Circle City Sound Hall of not too early to start selling tickets, since our goal is Fame during this event. to sell out the Palladium. This year’s event will be on Monday, April 4 at 7:00 The lineup for this show should make that easier for p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 345 North Kitley. If us, since we will be presenting the International that address sounds familiar, that is because it is Quartet Champions (Instant Classic), one of the top where we rehearse every Monday. The cost for the female quartets in the world, (GQ), our chapter dinner will be $15 per person, and tickets will be quartets and, of course, Circle City Sound, an available by contacting me. Internationally-ranked chorus. This is an excellent entertainment value at under $30 per person. It This has always been one of those special events for will truly be a special evening and now is the time to our chapter, and this year should not be any sell the tickets before they are gone! different. We realize that some of you don’t agree with the day of the week or where the event is PROGRAM ADS being held this year, but I ask you to keep in mind And while we are talking about the show, please the real reason we have this event is to honor those remember that this year we are going to sell ads for members of our chapter who have earned and both the annual and Christmas show programs at (Continued on page 6) one time. Our advertisers will get a full year’s Page 6 THE BEAT March 2016

Now (Continued from page 5) deserve the recognition. So now is the time to make plans to be there for them. chapter and offer them support as they prepare for THIS AND THAT International. The information and signup are on our web site, so if you are planning on making the trip A few more items that may need your attention and haven’t done it yet, now is the time to let us include: know. Spring Cardinal District Convention. If you are Chapter Retreat. A reminder that on October competing with us in South Bend on March 19, you 14 and 15, we will be having a chapter retreat at will need an All-Events convention registration. If Bradford Woods. The information for this event is you haven’t yet done this, now is the time to go the on our web site. This should be a wonderful Cardinal District website. You can also access experience as we spend time with each other and housing information at the same time. And now is some of the best coaches in the Society. If you the time to make sure you are current on your have not yet committed to this event, now is the dues. time to do so, as it truly will be something special International Convention in Nashville. If you in our preparation for the 2017 International. are planning to attend any of the 2016 International So, as you can see, there are a lot of things to look Convention this July, now is the time to go to the forward to in the next year, and these are only a Society web site for information on registration and few of the events that we have planned. You will housing. Everyone should plan to be there for some want to be part of all these activities as we continue of the event. That includes being there to support on our path to being an excellent chapter in our chapter and district quartets that will be everything we do. competing, supporting the Louisville Thoroughbreds in their return to International competition, and of And now is the time for you to be part of our course being there for Instant Classic’s sw an song journey. set on Saturday night. If you want to talk about these items or anything Chapter Visit to Louisville. On April 18, we’ll else, give me a call at 317-410-7922. head south to spend the evening with the Louisville

Around the District and Society

All-member survey. Chapter Harmony University. Regis- members, don’t forget to re- tration is now open for the great- spond to the district’s survey by est Harmony University event March 14 at: ever. Dates are Sunday, July 24 https://goo.gl/HcIL87 through Sunday, July 31. Regis- ter at www.barbershop.org/harmony-university/ Chordlighters’ Spring Show. The Columbus/ Greenwood chapter will put on their annual Spring AIC Show. Tickets will soon be available for show on Saturday, April 16 at the Historic Artcraft the Association of International Champions show to Theater in Franklin, Indiana. This year’s theme is be held at the Nashville convention on Thursday, “Lost in the ‘50s” and will start at 7:00 pm. July 7. Check www.barbershop.org for details. March 2016 THE BEAT Page 7 Singing Valentines 2016 Article by Jerry Troxel, Singing Valentines Chairman. Photo submitted by The Rush.

What do songs of love, a zoning violation, a midwin-  I used Circle City Sound to deliver a singing tel- ter storm, a disgruntled restaurant manager and egram for Valentine's Day. They did a great job! tears of joy have in common? Singing Valentines, Couldn't be happier! of course!  Your harmony was absolutely gor- We delivered 57 Singing Valentines this year geous!! Thanks to all of you for making it a tru- throughout the Indy Metro area, singing our songs ly memorable Valentine's Day ~ It was a com- of love at schools, churches, offices, residences and plete and total surprise! :) senior facilities on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 12-14. All of our recipients were apprecia- You made Valentines Day very special for me. I tive of our musical gifts from their loved ones, and  we saw many smiles and tears of joy. was really surprised. I really enjoyed the quartet singing. Thank you so much. But during our advertising campaign, one of our members received a zoning violation for having one of our yard signs on display. It was only a warning, so he removed the sign before they made him pay a fine. During one of our deliveries at a local upscale restaurant, an over-zealous manager tried to stop the quartet and ended up toppling a waitress and her tray of drinks. A significant snowstorm came up on Valentine’s Day, but we were able to deliver all of our orders on time.

So is the Grinch now trying steal Valentine’s Day, too? The Rush sings for former member Sorry, Grinch; it didn’t work. See the testimonials Jim Patterson and his wife, Jane. which follow, at right. (Quartet, L to R): Larry Anthony, Steve McCullough, Don Brown, Sonny Griffith

Recent Guests We were glad to welcome the following guests to Pat Stevens), Doug Goodenough, and Jaylen our recent rehearsals: William Khaymen, Ste- Smith (guest of Spencer Petree and Jake ve Bogaerts, Brady Burke (guest of Ryan McNew). Smith), Richard Kovener, Fox Jackson We hope to see each of you again, soon. (guest of Kevin Curry), Kyle Gephart (guest of Page 8 THE BEAT March 2016

Member Spotlight Scott Bradford: Barbershopper and Music Educator Article by Jim DeBusman, Photo by Larry Tolle

Recently, the CCS family was very fortunate to have City Schools as their Music Department Chair and a special talent with a lot of musical experience both Director of Choral Activities. His career also includ- in the Barbershop Society and in Music Education ed programming concerts for intermediate, second- join our Music Leadership Team. ary and collegiate-level performances and performing as a singer/dancer We are very glad Scott Bradford for Holiday World, Darian Lake Fun agreed to be a part of the PVI pro- Country and Kentucky State Parks. gram and our visual program as well. For those of you who do not know Currently, Scott is the Choral Educa- him, this article is an opportunity for tion Director for the Indiana State all of us to get to know Scott a little School Music Association and is serv- more. ing as the Interim Artistic Director for the Castlewood Singers. Scott’s barbershop experience start- ed at the Louisville Thoroughbred Scott has a Bachelor’s in Music Edu- Hall under the direction of the Cita- cation from Eastern Kentucky Univer- tions' Jim Miller and Ken Buck- sity and a Master’s in Music for Cho- ner. He has two gold medals with ral Conducting from Indiana Universi- the Thoroughbreds as a chorus member and was ty’s Jacobs School of Music. blessed to be on the risers with them in 1978 the same year that their “chapter quartet,” Bluegrass Last year, Scott co-directed Marian University’s Student Union, won the International Quartet show choir, Knight Fusion, and for the past six years Championship. has taught online music theory as part of the Indi- ana Online Academy faculty. Scott was introduced to barbershop through a few of his high school buddies, Jon Nicholas and The Har- His conducting experiences have placed him on rington Brothers. What a way to get started! stages both locally and internationally, including Indianapolis’ Clowes Memorial Hall, New York’s Trin- In 1984 he sang with Jamie Meyer in the Class of ity Chapel, the Hong Kong Arts Centre and Italy’s ‘84 and later with Brian Doepke and Dick Treptow Sant’Agnese in Agone. as the Cardinal District Quartet Champions, High Spirits in 1990. Scott actually has sung in two Those of you who have had Scott for PVI’s already Cardinal District championship quartets. know the skills he has. Those of you who have yet to work with him personally now know you are in for As a choral educator, he taught in the state of Indi- a treat to work with such a talented Barbershopper ana for 32 years, recently retiring from Beech Grove and Music Educator.

The Lighter Side  I Wouldn't Take Her to a Dawg Fight, ‘Cause I'm Afraid She'd Win ACTUAL COUNTRY SONG TITLES

 I Fell in a Pile of You and Got Love All Over  My Wife Ran Off with My Best Friend, and

Me I Sure Do Miss Him March 2016 THE BEAT Page 9 They’re not in Kansas anymore! 2 CCS members journey to the Emerald City Article by Jerry Troxel. Photos by Brenda Truax

The weekend of February 26-27, Arsenal Technical trayed Zeke and the Cowardly Lion. Jake McNew High School staged The Wizard of Oz musical. Two was Hickory and the Tin Man. Congratulations to of our newest Circle City Sound members had fea- Tech seniors Spencer and Jake and the entire cast ture roles in the production. Spencer Petree por- and crew of The Wizard of Oz on a great show!

(L to R): Christian Pullings, Spencer Petree, They’re off to see the Wizard! Jake McNew, Jessica Bowles

Spencer Petree as the Cowardly Lion Jake McNew as the Tin Man Page 10 THE BEAT March 2016

Member Spotlight Kevin Kellogg: A success story Article and photos by Theo Hicks

The day had ended, and the after-school rehearsal me go Group 1, literally the hardest level.” I told was over. I was finishing up with a few emails when him to stop being negative and to start practicing. a small group of students stumbled into my After working for a while, he left and said, “See you room. Among them were several of my students, as at CCS!” well as a student who was not in any of my classes, Kevin Kellogg. I was in my office and let them be At the Solo & Ensemble district event a few days as I finished my work, and I heard Kevin say “Are later, he gave a heartfelt and genuine performance you kidding? This class isn't for me, I'm not a sing- of that solo. (He was so nervous, after his perfor- er.” mance he almost made himself sick.) When the judge handed me the sheet of paper that revealed As some of you may know, I love a good challenge, his Gold rating and his acceptance to the statewide so I peeked out of my office and said, “I bet I could competition, I couldn't have been more proud of teach you how to sing.” He laughed and said “I him. A few short weeks later, he participated in the don't think so. I love music, but I don't have the Statewide Solo & Ensemble Contest. Even with talent to sing.” more rigorous standards, he received a better score and a Gold rating there as well! If the attitude is in the right place, I truly believe that anything is possible. After twisting his arm a Kevin has done so much for the choir program at bit and challenging him, I convinced him to sign up Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School. He not only en- for choir. He became one of two basses in my courages fellow students to strive to be the best mixed choir that year. they can be, but he has truly developed the heart of a strong leader who will bend over backward for his He walked into class the first day and I gave him his peers. He shows an interest in music education in folder. Later, he swore to me that he would never the future, and also loves barbershop. He is con- learn to read music because he was incapable. He stantly improving his skills, becoming more mature also refused to sing out whenever the other bass (believe it or not!), and continues to inspire those wasn't there because “he wasn't good enough to around him, including myself. I am proud to know hold the part.” I could tell he struggled to hit the this young man, and am excited to see how his fu- correct notes, and saw that he really didn't have a ture unfolds! lot of self-confidence. He scoffed whenever I would give the choir a piece that he hadn't recognized on the radio. Like I said—I love a good challenge.

Fast forward two years.

“Basses, we’re having sectionals after school today on Mozart’s ‘Lacrymosa’! Don't forget, it's worth a grade!” The basses give a verbal grunt to their sec- tion leader and their class president, Kevin, to let him know that they will be there.

He walked into my office and looked at the picture of the Charlie Brown cast from two years ago. “That was such a fun production. I miss my Snoopy cos- Kevin and tume.” I agreed and asked him if he was ready to Theo run his solo. He said “I still can't believe you made March 2016 THE BEAT Page 11

The Songs We Sing: “I Love Being Here With You” from Wikipedia

Today, it is almost the norm for singers to was Capitol write their own songs, but in the 1940s when Records’ there was a proliferation of music coming out biggest hit of Tin Pan Alley, Broadway and Hollywood, it single by a was not. Not until Peggy Lee, who was the singer- first famous singer-songwriter. She wrote songwriter nearly 200 songs during her career. until the Beatles Lee began writing songs in earnest with her (and then it husband, guitarist Dave Barbour. One of her took four first songs, “What More Can a Woman Do?,” men!). In Peggy Lee written in 1945, was soon recorded by another 1955, she young singer named Sarah Vaughan. Sarah wrote the complete score for the Disney mov- recorded this song with Charlie Parker and ie, The Lady and the Tramp. Dizzy Gillespie. Lee collaborated with William Schluger in 1960 Peggy's first big songwriting hits, in 1946, to write “I Love Being Here With You.” Her were “I Don't Know Enough About You” and recording of the song was released in May “It's a Good Day,” which was later used as one 1961. The song has since been recorded by of the opening numbers in the film, With a dozens of other artists, including Ella Fitzger- Song in My Heart, about the life of singer Jane ald, Bette Midler, Barry Manilow and Froman. In 1948, she wrote “Mañana,” Queen Latifah. Aaron Dale arranged the which topped the charts for nine weeks and version we sing in 2012 for Ringmasters.

Chapter statistics as of March 1, 2016 3/2 Dan Pritchard 3/14 Skipp Kropp

3/4 Dave Bloomer 3/16 Tom Frank Chapter members: 119 3/4 Ray Deere 3/29 Frank Bynum Average member age: 54 Average years of service: 18 3/6 Kevin Bailer Number of active chorus members: 80 (67%) Page 12 THE BEAT March 2016 Greater Indianapolis Chapter Board Meeting Minutes Summary by Steve Cline for Frank Bynum, Chapter Secretary

The Greater Indianapolis Chapter Board of Directors Annual Show met on Wednesday, February 17 at Christ Lutheran Focus Group: Church for their regular monthly meeting. There President Greg were five members present plus Steve Cline who Roembke w ill was Frank Bynum’s proxy as Secretary. The fol- pursue some of lowing is a brief summary of the business transact- the ideas presented by the focus group. ed at that meeting. New Business: Officer Reports: Bylaws: The board adopted the new Society Stand- Secretary: The minutes of the January 2 meeting ard Chapter Bylaws. were approved as corrected. Executive Committee: In line with the new by- Treasurer: The January 2016 treasurer’s report laws, the chapter board has now formed an Execu- was received by the board. tive Committee to be composed of the President, Secretary, Treasurer and VP Music and Perfor- Music VP: Music has been selected for the mance. 2017 (Las Vegas) International contest cycle. Member Expense Account Policy: Jerry Troxel Old Business: will lead a review of possible changes to our Mem- ber Expense Account policy. Singing Valentines: Campaign is now com- plete. Fifty-seven Singing Valentines were sold and Member Applications: One new member was ap- delivered, for a projected net income of $1,805. proved by the board—Spencer Petree.

Two steps in the right direction Contest by Jerry Troxel, Editor of The Beat Checklist

You have read in this newsletter about our many activities in the month of February. Did you notice that it was a month chock full of “mission– When: Saturday, March fulfilling activities”? Namely, we were performing with excellence in our 19, 10:00 a.m. (meet at Singing Valentines and on the February Thaw Show, and we were out 9:00 a.m.) singing in the community. The O YA Chorus workshop brought in young Where: IUSB Northside singers from the area, and our Singing Valentines included several per- Hall, 1825 Northside Blvd formances in the common areas of local retirement facilities. South Bend, IN 46615

Your chapter leadership and others within the chapter, like Dan Uniform: Full tux, in- Pritchard, have a heart for this kind of thing. VP PR and Market- cluding vest and long tie, ing Larry Anthony will tell you that he gets many calls requesting day- and black patent leather time entertainment at senior facilities. We have a plan in place to help shoes. us meet those needs—our Barberpole Cat program. Let’s learn and Songs: “I Love Being Here polish those songs, get some quartets and VLQs together, and get out with You” and “Indiana” there, singing in our community! March 2016 THE BEAT Page 13 Page 14 THE BEAT March 2016 March 2016 THE BEAT Page 15 Page 16 THE BEAT March 2016