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® Monthly E-Newsletter September 2016 HeraldA monthly publication of the Tampa, Florida, Chapter, Barbershop Harmony Society Volume 71 • Issue 9 In this issue: HoH Calendar of Events...... 2 From the President...... 3 Membership News...... 4 Inner Secrets...... 4 Celebrities in Barbershop...... 5 Anona/Christmas/Cruise & Sing 2017...... 6 Get your registration now for Fall Contest Rehearsal Notes...... 7-11 Remembering Bob Mitchell and Sunshine District Early Bird Bruce Yeager...... 12 Note from Rich Casanzio...... 13 Registration Ends Soon! Convention Info...... 14 See Page 14 for important details Angel Notes...... 15 Did You Know...... 16 Pun of the Month...... 16 Chapter Quartets...... 17 Dave Larson honored Barbershopper of the Month...... 18 Support Our Advertisers...... 18 for 50-year Upcoming Birthdays...... 19 Board Meeting Info...... 19 membership Friends of the Heralds...... 20 BACK PAGE 2016 Chapter Leadership Directory HoH Contact Info • Helpful Links

Ready Rehearsals (most Mondays) at 7 p.m.: September 19, 26 Set October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 ... Terrace Palms Community Church Paul Stiles 9620 Davis Road, Tampa, FL 33637 Christmas Show Click for Directions Awarded the "Joe Tickets De Rosa Award of Available Soon! Excellence" See Page 6 See Page 14 www.HeraldsofHarmony.org The Tampa HERALD Page 2 September 2016

DISTRICT AND SOCIETY EVENTS HoH CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2016 October 7-9, 2016 SEPTEMBER 2016 Fall Convention 19 Rehearsal 25 Rehearsal 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. 26 Rehearsal

OCTOBER 3 Rehearsal 4 Rehearsal at Toast of Tampa See you there! 7-9 Sunshine District Fall Convention - Orlando ORLANDO AIRPORT MARRIOTT (International Prelims) Register now at 10 Rehearsal http://sunshinedistrict.org/events/ 13 Board Meeting 17 Rehearsal 24 Rehearsal 30 Performance - Anona UMC - Largo 31 Rehearsal

NOVEMBER 7 Rehearsal 13 Performance - First United Methodist Church - Dunedin 14 Rehearsal 21 Rehearsal 28 Rehearsal

DECEMBER 4 Christmas Show - The Villages 5 Rehearsal January 17-22, 2017 10 Christmas Shows - USF School of Music http://www.barbershop.org/sanantonio/ 12 Rehearsal 14 Christmas Show - The Palladium Theater 19 Rehearsal 26 Rehearsal

AND BEYOND... 2017 Jan 28 First United Methodist Church - Palm Harbor (Tentative) Feb 12 Installation of Officers Banquet Mar 11 Spring Convention (District) Apr 22 Encore ’17 - USF July 2-9, 2017 Apr 23 Encore ’17 - Palladium Register Now! Jul 2-8 International Convention - Las Vegas http://www.barbershop.org/vegas/ The Tampa HERALD Page 3 September 2016

willing to learn and audition 33 repertoire songs? From the President We must find singers that first have to have the by Dave Roberts, Tenor capability to perform at a certain level, that love the harmony of the Heralds, and are willing to dedicate I am frequently asked, “How the time and energy to be a Herald. It is a level of do you think things are going commitment that not many qualified singers have this year?” I guess that is a fair available. But, there has to be a solution and we question as we are now two- must find it. Some of us will be meeting September thirds through the year and at 17 to begin again that journey. Whatever we decide this point should have some to do, we will then provide resources. idea. 2016 events were designed to ensure a busy year due to We begin a fall performance season with seven our absence from the spring district contest and opportunities for demonstrating our talent. One the Nashville international contest. We wanted to of those will be the return to the contest stage on perform. And, that is what we have done before October 8 followed by six shows throughout the over 4,000 patrons in seven shows. That is to the quarter. Our show revenue, along with grant and credit of Tony, the Music Team, and the Chorus to sponsor income, should help close on our budget. have put together an outstanding performance Added to the above will be a new Christmas album package. that will be available in December. This is a nice spot to offer my view of how our Let’s continue to have fun. performance skill is being improved. Continuing Thanks, Dave improvement of our performing skill is the sole responsibility of Tony and his Music Team. Ninety 2016 plus percent of the available chorus time is his to Oct 8 — Fall Convention - Orlando (Prelims) manage. I fully believe that if the Heralds were to Oct 30 — Anona United Methodist Church score a 100 at a contest at a point in time that the Largo next rehearsal, Tony would be all over things that Nov 13 — First United Methodist Church - we could still improve. Each of our weekly rehearsals Dunedin is now a clinic. Three hours seems to evaporate as Dec 4 — Christmas Show - Villages we try to absorb the challenges that Tony demands. Dec 10 — Christmas Shows - USF All of these rehearsals are captured by video (Brian Dec 14 — Christmas Show - Palladium and Danny Wunderlin) and then posted to the website. An outstanding rehearsal summary (see 2017 Page 7 in this bulletin) is written and distributed by Jan 28 — Palm Harbor UMC combo show with Charlie Nelson, which combined with the videos, Toast provide a continuing learning experience for our Feb 12 — Installation of Officers Banquet members. Of course, all of this hinges on Tony, Mar 11 — Spring Convention (District) and he supplying the knowledge on how we keep Apr 22 — Encore ’17 - USF improving. Apr 23 — Encore ’17 - Palladium We just recently added two new members which Jul 2-8 — International Convention - Las Vegas brings the total new members to seven for an Oct 28 — Fall Convention (prelims for Orlando average of one per month. Growth of membership 2018) is our toughest measure. We have always placed Nov — Show performance (TBD) this responsibility with the Membership VP (Bob Dec — Christmas Show — (TBD) Slaney), but in truth, it is all of our responsibility. Dec — Christmas Shows — USF How do we find singers who are willing to give up Dec — Christmas Show — Palladium one night a week plus 8 to 10 weekend impacts, and The Tampa HERALD Page 4 September 2016

MEMBERSHIP NEWS by Bob Slaney, VP Chapter Development, Bass

We had a total of 11 visits by seven guests in August. Welcome Congratulations to Gino Terinoni and John Boatwright August Guests who have both passed their auditions. Sergio Perez Gino Terinoni Coming soon.... John Boatwright Guest Night - October 17th – last of 2016. Please be Jon Christensen talking up this final guest night of 2016 with everyone Rick Taylor (Harmony Foundation) you know who likes to sing. Erik DeLorenzo And, as always, EVERY rehearsal is guest night!

The Inner Secrets Of A Veteran Barbershop Recruiter by Jim Frye, The Chordsmen • Young guys want to know others it’s no big deal either way. Sell the Chronicle - April 2016 their age participate. “all male” aspect when they ask, Nobody, in the history of the world, • A good speaking voice is “what kind of music do you sing?” ever walked up to a stranger and sometimes a clue. … The answer is “all kinds”, which is true. However, the best answer said, “Do you know any good groups • Very few guys will come by I can sing with?” You have to invite is to give them a practice tape themselves the first night. Either and say... “Listen to this.” them. escort them or suggest they • Potential singers are usually bring a friend with them. • Men who have sung in organized worried if they are good enough groups are usually our best bets. • Don’t talk dues. They’ll ask when If the guy is over 50 and has to sing with us, while we are they’re ready. usually worried if we are good never sung organized music, enough to invite potential • If a guy is sincerely interested, the odds are pretty long on him singers into our group. he’ll be back. Don’t badger him! being able to do it. There are His actions will tell you. Don’t be always exceptions. • The majority of male singers pushy. don’t read music... they just • Never underestimate our music’s follow the notes up and down. • As a general rule, recruiting “old ability to hook somebody. barbershoppers” is a waste of • Our music is our best • Don’t make excuses for your time. Sell them a show ticket. If group. advertisement. they want to come back, they • The busiest people are the best will. • Since the chorus is growing, recruits; they’re doers!! reassure the recruit that there are • Hang with your recruit at other new men just starting. • Don’t oversell; your only job is to meetings. Make sure he meets get them there the first night - the guys, gets music and, most You have to be willing to go beyond Let the chorus sell itself. importantly, is NEVER LEFT your immediate circle to find new ALONE! singers. You may have to ask ten or • International Contest, District or more guys to find a singer. Don’t stop Chapter “stuff” is meaningless to • Don’t oversell or undersell on number nine! the new recruit. Sell good music barbershop music. Most young and fellowship. guys have no idea what it is, so The Tampa HERALD Page 5 September 2016 Celebrities in Barbershop barbershop.org Through the years, more than 250,000 men have While most of these men have been card-carrying been accepted for membership in our Society, members, some have been associated with the from all walks of life. Some of these men have been Society as celebrity supporters. “celebrities” and well known public figures in the fields of politics, sports and entertainment. Some have been named as Honorary Members* of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

John Ashcroft (1942 – present) Senator Lynn Hauldren (1922 – 2011) TV / Empire Pat O’Brien (1899-1983) Actor Angels (R-MO) Attorney General / The Singing Carpet pitchman with Dirty Faces / Ragtime Senators Tom Henrich (1913 – 2009) Professional The Osmond Brothers* Preteen quartet, Art Baker (1898 – 1966) Radio and baseball player Yankees RF later pop music stars television personality, actor Burl Ives (1909 – 1995) Folk singer, actor, Jerold Ottley (1934 – present)* Former Ned Beatty (1937 – present) Academy Oscar winner music director Mormon Tabernacle Choir Award nominated Actor / Network (1934 – present) Senator (R/I Jim Pike (1938 – present)* Member, The Irving Berlin (1888 – 1989)* Composer of – VT) The Singing Senators Lettermen “God Bless America”, “White Christmas” Jim Jordan (1896 – 1988) Star of “Fibber Gene Puerling (1929 – 2008)* Singer Victor Borge (1909 – 2000)* Pianist, McGee and Molly” radio series and Arranger / The Hi-Los and Singers comedian Unlimited The King’s Men – Professional quartet, The Buffalo Bills – Famous quartet from regulars on “Fibber McGee and Molly” Mike Rowe (1962 – present) Dirty Jobs The Music Man on Broadway and film, TV show / Spokesman Ford Motors 1950 international quartet champion Bob Lally (1934 – present) TV director, The Jeffersons / Mary Hartman, Mary William Sessions (1930 – present) Bobby Bragan (1917 – 2010) Professional Hartman Director, Federal Bureau of baseball player/manager/Phillies/Braves Investigations Chester Lauck (1902 – 1980) Lum of Greg Buttle (1954 – present) Professional “Lum ‘n’ Abner” radio series Micah Sloat (1981 – present) Actor – lead football player – NY Jets, Linebacker role, Paranormal Activity 1 & 2 Gordon Lightfoot (1938 – present)* Pop Mike Conaway (1948 – present) U.S. singer, composer “If You Could Read my Alfred E. Smith (1873 – 1944) Governor Congressman (R-TX) The Singing Mind, Love”, “Sundown”, “Wreck of the of New York Senators Edmund Fitzgerald” Sigmund Spaeth (1885 – 1965) Music Bing Crosby (1903 – 1977) Singer, actor, (1941 – present) Senator (D- critic, “The Tune Detective” Barbershop Harmony Society board MS) / The Singing Senators member The Sportsmen – Professional quartet, Groucho Marx (1890 – 1977) Actor, regulars on Jack Benny radio series Bob Flanigan (1926 – present)* Member, comedian, host of “You Bet Your Life” The Four Freshmen Harry S. Truman (1884 – 1972) 33rd James Melton (1904 – 1961) Opera President of the United States William Frawley (1887 – 1966) Song & singer Dance man / Actor – I Love Lucy (Fred Dick Van Dyke (1925 – present)* Mertz) George Mikan Jr. (1924 – 2005) NBA Television and film actor, singer superstar – Minneapolis Lakers (6' 10") Bill Gaither (1936 – present)* Gospel Fred Waring (1900 – 1984)* Choral Singer / Producer / Grammy and Dove Miles Middough (1922-2009) Production conductor, leader of the Pennsylvanians award winner manager Little House on the Prairie Rudy Wissler (1928-2007) Actor / Singing Arthur Godfrey (1903 – 1983)* Radio and Mitch Miller (1911 – 2010)* Orchestra voice of Scotty Beckett in The Jolson television personality leader, host “Sing Along with Mitch” TV Story show James Gregory (1911 – 2002) Actor – TV Meredith Willson (1902 – 1984)* Author & Film – Captain Luger on Barney Miller Sherrill Milnes (1935 – present)* Opera and composer of The Music Man singer Ferde Grofé (1892 – 1972) Composer of classical music; “Grand Canyon Suite” John Miller (1950 – present) Executive vice-president, NBC television network Bill Hanna (1910 – 2001)* Creator of The Flintstones, many other television Burt Mustin (1884 – 1977) Actor – cartoon series television and film The Tampa HERALD Page 6 September 2016

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HoH Members, watch your inbox for more • Resonance comes from soft palate lift. Take care not to artificially timely delivery of these rehearsal notes. Here push the voice box down, rather lift in the space (soft palate.) they are if you missed them, or if you are a • We have moments of really good sound, and others where we virtual herald ;) and living singing vicariously through Tony and are “working on it.” Strive for consistency with forward, naturally Charlie. (Unedited) produced, stress-free, good sounds and stay with that vocal production. • Tony’s interpretative philosophy is not based on chord by Tony De Rosa, Director, & structure. Rather, it is based on what he feels is more natural Charlie Nelson, VP Music & Performance, Bass and and consistent with the plain spoken message of the song. In this way, he is looking for the performance to feel less Rehearsal Notes - August 22, 2016 contrived by interpreting to communicate the emotional value Thanks guys for a super night of great singing! And it and musical potential in the song. He is striving for a greater was great seeing 3 guests on the risers! Tony presented sense of singing/technique to make people enjoy what we are a virtual treasure trove of tips, too many to include here, presenting. Sure technique is still important, but he is trying to so feel free to watch the videos. But we’ve included the get a balance of technique and spoken delivery of the line with highlights here. As always, if you have any questions, enough source of resonance sound that chords line up. What’s please let us know. really neat about this is that we buy into this, and its starting to show Warm Ups/General Tips Goodbye, World, Goodbye • One of our improvement goals, stated simply, is to become more interesting not only in the sound • Harmony singers are making very wise decisions in voice we produce, but in telling the story of what we placement…but take some care to avoid letting the character/ sing. This responsibility belongs to each individual color of that sound change as your placement changes. As one singer to be more “on purpose" with the sound example, this happens when going from head voice to chest being produced and in being fully engaged in voice: “Rise with a shout gonna ‘fly’.” presenting the story. • Harmony parts can match the intensity with leads on “Now, • The slower the tempo, the less likely don’t you weep….” The leads are producing a line that has real you are as an individual singer to be spirit and conviction. This is not about technique. Just sing! Go interested in what you are singing. forward with that same spirit. • There are times when we try • Tenors on the “high part” at end…it’s a really spirited sound… too hard to do all of the but needs less effort. By pressing more to get the sound out technical things right, you are pushing it back. Keep it forward. Need the ping and rather than just singing brilliance…less girth in the sound. and delivering the lyric. You Fifties Medley can become distracted by • We recommend you take a look at the choreo video to refresh concentrating on technique you memory. This was a bit rusty, and we will be using this on and not engage with the stage (hopefully) at the District Convention. It will be a true song properly. crowd pleaser! • Tool Alert!: An important technique when faced • Sh-Boom. At the finish of this section on last word, “sweet- with a descending pitch into a word with a singable consonant: heart”…it sounds like we are out of breath or trying to sing Sing that consonant on the note you are leaving, allowing softly. Needs a more fully produced sound. the following vowel to be the first thing you hear on the new tone. • Little Darlin’ section: more lift to the correct pitch is needed. • We heard this in “say you’ll be mine” in Heart of my Hearts Time After Time and later in Time After Time on the phrase “in my heart.” In • This song is coming along very nicely, and we got a taste of how both cases, the “m” should be on the note you are leaving we will approach this song in the next six weeks. Some great before singing the vowel on the lower tone to avoid having things already happening! to climb up to the vowel to be in pitch. (Continued on next page) The Tampa HERALD Page 8 September 2016 Rehearsal Notes, continued

• “I say to you”….don’t land hard and watch the pacing of this watch just one of the videos. TIP: If you do that daily, it will be a 20- phrase. 30 minute investment of time that will truly improve your personal • Pretty singing is nice, but pretty gets old after a while. In all cases, abilities. You’ll get coaching EVERY DAY...how exciting is that? At we need to do something with the sound. We always need depth least, resolve to listen to those songs where you, personally, have the and purpose behind our sound.Needs heart and message. most issues. You’ll find it a rewarding experience to hear what our amazing Director has to say to you. • Layer on the sheer believability of the story you want to tell. Love the embellishments. Lots going on with shape on the I’ll use myself as the example on notes and words, which can frustrate word hear. all of us. I have personally qualified on all songs, including Time After Time. So why do I continue to make mistakes, particular when we • If “you” could hear. Makes it personal. Don’t push it because start a song “out of context,” meaning somewhere in the middle? Tony tells you to push it. Push it because she’s right there, right It’s because while I know the song, and can sing it confidently, from in front of you. beginning to end, I’m not as proficient on the song, as I need to be • Tony wants us all to think about technique, but good to pick up the song anywhere Tony starts. I really need to perform technique has to be balanced with artistic intent. Sing with a song many, many times (probably around 50 times) before that heart! This song is all about the message! proficiency comes. That’s my responsibility to do so, and not rely on Little Drummer Boy singing the song during practice. We all need to develop complete proficiency on our repertoire, and particularly on our contest songs. • For all “Pum” singers…sing it this way! “POHM”. Listen and sing to the video interpretation that Brian Wunderlin (not • “Mary Nodded" section….Always sing with lifted buoyancy. the learning recording) has provided, and practice multiple times. It • Pay attention to when the rhythm involves triplets and when it will pay off. I promise. doesn’t. General Comments/Observations Away in the Manger • I counted. On 5 different occasions during warm ups, Tony • Several changes to the chart on this song. reminded us to “move more air” to help keep that relaxed, warm lifted, resonant space. I’ll be there’s a clue there to maintaining • M. 27. Harmony parts hold “wakes” for full value, as written, with quick breath in to “Lit-tle.” that HOH sound on a consistent basis. • M .37. All parts, eliminate “un” in the word un-til’. Still sing as • Did you notice how singing high and light on the “ooo’s” in written, musically, but use only the word “til.” Goodbye World Goodbye, kept that song in key. Another clue, perhaps? Relaxed, air driven sound will help keep us in pitch! • M. 39. Tenors/. Leave out “til” go straight to 'morning is nigh' in m. 40. (Continued on next page) • M. 64-65, Take out “Ooohs" for Tenors and Baritones. Basses will sing the A, and Leads will come in on “E”, at the end of 65. • M. 66. Baritones, the rhythm is Quarter note on the E, and Get Your HoH Gear Here! Half note on the G# M. 68. Breath before “Thee there”. For next, week, we will plan on working the same set of songs, as we pivot from the finalization of our CD to intense contest prep, so please take a look at them and brush up on any areas that are still challenging to you. Remember, the Q date for Away in the Manger” HoH Logo Gear is next Monday. ______Rehearsal Notes - August 29, 2016 And get Barbershop Monday night was a fantastic clinic on a myriad of technical issues, merchandise at accompanied by some very, very good singing. There are WAY too many comments for me to list here, so we’ll just hit the highlights. http://shop.barbershop.org It really will pay you to take a few minutes a day, and listen and The Tampa HERALD Page 9 September 2016 Rehearsal Notes, continued

• Volume is NOT nearly as important as tonality and clarity in measure 35. sound. Remember, Danny’s masterful presentation? We had a • More crescendo needed from measure 39/40 into measure 41. tremendous amount of ring in the chord, with one bass, singing The phrase is “new (so new)”, leading into “Time After Time”. in the right place, against the entire chorus. We’ll figure out the Don’t wait until the end of the embellishment to crescendo. volume adjustments as we go along, but keep that HOH sound moving forward, first and foremost. • Quick breath is needed in measure 36, between “show” and “ You’ve.” Fifities Medley • Breath for all in measure 54, before “entwined.” • On the first vowel in “Lollipop”, go for the “aaah”. There is a little bit of indecision at the beginning of this song, which is easily • In measure 32, for leads, “I on-ly” know, the “n” should be on the fixed by being brighter and getting to that first vowel sooner. same note as “o” before singing the new note on “ly”. • We need to move our feet on the “Lollipop” section to do the • All of measures 41 - 47/48 needs to be full until Tony brings choreo. (BTW, a personal choreo refresher on this song, would us back in dynamic at the very end. You will need a personal help many of us.) breathing plan to make this happen. Also on this phrase, sing the musical line, not with choppiness. Little Drummer Boy Away in A Manger • At beginning verse, leads are taking a bit too long to get to the pitch. Try to keep the sound more open as its lower in your • In measure 23, the resolve the second beat of the measure will register. be held, followed by a breath for all, prior to “The cattle...” • In the tenor/lead duet at “So, to honor him”, we could use more • Measure 34, watch Tony...there is a move by the Baritones that tenor. occurs on the word “the” before all come in on “SKY” in 35. • Going from verse 1 to verse 2 and then into verse 3, need to • There is no “un” in measure 37...all sing “til” on both notes. crescendo more into those next verses to build interest and • NEW: measure 48. Change the rhythm to “quarter note, quarter excitement. note, eighth rest, eighth note.” “ev-er, rest, and” • Baritones and Basses: Remember, its POHM. • Baritones: Measure 66, the rhythm is “quarter - half” on the “ooh” • Suggestion for CD recording session: use an I pad or tablet on This was really a very good night of singing, although I do encourage the risers to ensure all is correct. each of us to spend more time on Time After Time and Away in Mary, Did You Know a Manger before our next practice. That practice, by the way...is WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, due to the Labor Day Holiday. There • Fantastic coaching on technical issues. You owe it to yourself to is no practice on Monday, September 5. AT our next practice, we will listen to this entire session. Plus, there is some fantastic singing, spend considerable time on Away in a Manger, Time After Time, Eyes in this section at times, that will thrill you. Go ahead...take a Medley, Goodbye World Goodbye, and Fifties Medley. Have a safe a listen. It’s only 32 minutes. wonderful holiday. • Everyone: all sing the word “is” in measure 52...not the place for ______a breath. • Harmony parts, listen very carefully to the leads when we are Rehearsal Notes - September 7, 2016 singing “holding” with them in measure 64, so we are together. Guys, a short set of notes this week, after a well attended, hard- In that same measure, harmony parts have a full quarter note working session last night. it was great to see three guests on the rest while leads sing “is the.” risers on a Wednesday night. Plus, the night highlighted the treasures we have in our two amazing Directors: Tony and Drew. We are so Time After Time (song that probably needs the most personal fortunate to have them both. work from all.) Simply stated, you have all the musical tools you need to be a • Take a look at measures 34 - 36. We are not staying in tempo truly outstanding chorus. All we need -- and I really mean this -- is here, so we need to make sure there are no issues with these consistency. If we could challenge ourselves to produce just two chords and the performance of this phrase. In particular, “Passing things, consistently, we would be where we all want to be. Those two years” needs less “s” and more vowel. More “ee” in the “sing” word things won’t surprise you. They are: sound, and the word “years”. • Consistent, HOH vocal placement and production with relaxed, • Basses need some sectional help on the word “years’ -- actually air-driven sound through maximum space and delivered one on one performance with coach -- to solidify that note in constantly forward (Continued on next page) The Tampa HERALD Page 10 September 2016 Rehearsal Notes, continued

• In tune singing, or tonality. (Remember, when Tony said this is from our Musical leaders -- whether it be pitch awareness, watching the one thing he constantly thinks about for himself in every rehearsal videos, practicing choreo, maintaining vocal production... single session he’s hired to do?) Resolve to have this as your is really, WHY NOT! Why not do what is being asked...The rewards are guide: “Being higher on the pitch must ALWAYS be on my simply there for the taking if we take the challenge! mind...always!” If it takes a conscious effort, even for a World- In general, Drew reinforced those things that Tony has been asking Class professional, like Tony, it must become a conscious effort of us: consistent HOH vocal production technique, move more air, for us, as well pitch awareness, singing the “linear line” (yeah, we knew what that meant, Drew!). WHY NOT get to the point where we deliver on these Just imagine the possibilities for yourself AND the chorus, if every issues without being asked, because we know it’s the right thing to member delivered just those two things...every...single...time! Go do to be the singers we aspire to be? Remember, WWTD? Sing as if ahead, take a minute and think about it! Oh, the possibilities! you already knew what Tony wants you to do! JLD...”Just like Drew!” For Saturday, please take some time before we gather, to really hone We spent a lot of time brushing up on the choreo plan for Fifties up your personal knowledge of Away in a Manger, Drummer Boy, Medley, I’m On My Way, and Eyes Medley. But more important than and Mary, Did You Know. This is our final recording session and those choreo moves (which are important, don’t get me wrong) is these three songs are done well, at times, but there are sections what we do when we don’t have a choreo move. I have a specific where we brown out, because we just don’t have these songs challenge for you...some homework, if you will. Go watch the first confidently underneath us. Come very prepared to make good few minutes of Eyes Medley as just one example. You don’t need to music by knowing your music. watch the choreo moves...they’re actually getting better and better... The same goes for Time After Time, particularly the last section and but watch what we do when there isn’t a planned move. It wouldn’t into the tag. There are still some guys who don’t know it. (BTW: I be fair to say “nothing.” But if you watch the video you’ll easily sent a message to the section leaders this morning, asking them to note that we don’t do a lot when encourage the remaining 9 HOH members who haven’t there is no planned choreo qualified on this song, to do so, move. We are being asked to right away. We are well past be much more believable and the Q date on this contest tell the story, and that MUST song, and 9 “not qualified” is be done when there aren’t really too high for a chorus any planned choreo moves. that strives to be a consistent It’s what you do between the A level chorus.) moves that will make the I’m looking forward to difference. Saturday. It should be a great • Eliminate the RESET day! WWTD from your personal choreo plan. As a reminder, do bring a Rather, think how you will “Re-MOVE!” lunch on Saturday as we want to maintain • That means...what will I do AFTER the planned choreo move to momentum throughout the day and not have to stop for an vocally and movement wise tell the story in a believable way. extended lunch period, losing a little momentum. That’s going to take some individual practice, looking at what Also as a reminder, be fully prepared for all out contest prep the words mean, and how you might convey that emotion to beginning Monday. We’ll certainly review rep songs in preparation your sweetie, with the “big, beautiful eyes!” for our Saturday night joint appearance with the Toast of Tampa at the District Convention and our 9/25/16 show at the Church, but our • This is important..the choreo moves are not as important as focus will be on contest prep. what you do the rest of the time. Yes, you still have to hit the ______choreo moves, but selling the piece comes in between the choreo moves. That’s where the score will be. Rehearsal Notes - September 12, 2016 A few notes on individual songs” Our chorus owes a big debt of gratitude to our Musical leadership. In Harmony THANK you, Drew for an outstanding evening! Thanks also to Ralph • Emphasize the “Ha” vowel target rather than closing to the “r” in and Dave for refreshing us on choreo on three of our songs. You the word Harmony. Only way to match with others. guys are inspirational! So let me ask you...WHY NOT? As we approach this “ramp up” to • Deliver this song with less choppiness and more emphasis of contest, Drew has issued a challenge on every aspect of our craft vowel targets throughout. that we are being asked to do. The simple answer, to every request If There’s Anybody Here From Out of Town The Tampa HERALD Page 11 September 2016 Rehearsal Notes, continued

• Same advice on the word “Town.” We are turning the diphthong • Don’t forget that the “bro-ken” move is changed. It’s not like in town too quickly and matching resonance isn’t as good as it snapping a twig any more, plus hold the “bro” syllable full value. could be. • Take the final key change by storm. It builds into the tag, so we • Take care with the word “some” in the phrase “some hospitality. need to nail it, and do it with energy. It’s not a throw away word. Give it full value and energize • Remember the new potential tag for baritones and tenors. through it. Baritones are singing the old tenor line. Tenors are singing the • We have a tendency to pop on the words, “If there’s” any time we line, an octave higher. sing them. Give them full value, like you do the rest of the song. • Another reminder: let the words of the song move your more • Build the “USA” phrase, right before the tag. Build excitement for than the planned choreo. the tag. Make it something special. Next week, we will spend a great deal of time on the two contest Eyes Medley pieces. In addition, be ready for a review of Circle of Life, Tonight, Slow Boat to China and God, Bless America, for review. • Sing all the way to the end of the “wild” movement. We are cutting the sound off too quickly. Tony, Drew and Charlie

Bill Glasgow plays Brian Wunderlin Downtown Denver awarded Barbershopper of the Month July 2016

Bill Glasgow playing the piano Brian is all while on smiles as vacation he accepts in Denver. the award He was in presented Denver by HoH to see the President Tampa Dave Bay Rays Roberts play the Monday, Colorado September Rockies. 12. The Tampa HERALD Page 12 September 2016

Remembering Bob Mitchell

The Heralds lost a friend with the The following was published in the Herald Tribune on Aug. 31, 2016 passing of Bob. He sang lead for many years with the Heralds and Mitchell, Robert H. (Bob) other choruses in the area along February 7, 1943 - August 25, 2016 with many quartets for many years. Robert H. Mitchell (Bob) died at his home in Sarasota, Bob started singing Barbershop FL on Aug 25, 2016 with his family by his side, after an in 1989 and continued to delight extended battle with stomach cancer. He was 73. in the hobby until he passed on Born Feb 7, 1943 in Newark, NJ, only child of Margarette to the heavenly choir. Bob sang (Frunzi) Mitchell. He grew up in West Orange, NJ, in six BHS registered quartets. His highest ranking graduated from West Orange High School in '61. He quartet, The Best of Times, finished as high as 4th in received his undergraduate ('65) & master's ('67) from Sunshine District competition. Seton Hall University, served in the US Army abroad then received his law degree ('76) from Seton Hall Law School. He sang with five Sunshine District quartets: He married Maryann (Petriella) Mitchell on June 4, 1966, Somethin’ Else, Swing Street, Talk of the Town, in Irvington, NJ. They relocated to Sarasota, FL in 1981 with The Best of Times, and Old Guys Rule. He also their two sons. sang Lead in The Usetacould Four, a North Carolina Harmony Brigade championship quartet in 2011. Bob leaves behind his wife Maryann, sons Mike Bob competed five times Internationally with the (Colleen) of Brandon, FL and Bobby of St. Petersburg, FL. Granddaughter Maddie & step-granddaughter Kailene Heralds of Harmony and was an active member of Quinn of Sarasota, FL. Sarasota Chorus of the Keys where he co-directed in 1999. Bob is remembered for his love of family, great friendships, great singing voice, his sense of humor, and his giving Please keep Bob’s family and friends in your spirit. He was a proud member of the Lakewood Ranch thoughts and prayers. Rotary Club, the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony, the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, and he was the founder of the Miracle League of Manasota.

Remembering A Memorial Service was held Friday, September 2, 2016, at Bruce Yeager Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Sarasota. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Miracle League of Manasota via their website.

Bruce passed away Thursday, August 11, 2016. He fought a long battle against cancer. A long-time member of the Heralds, Bruce sang bass and previously held the office of Vice President Chapter Development, served as Membership Chairman, and performed on many shows. There were no local services for Bruce. Please remember Bruce’s family and dear friends in your thoughts and prayers. The Tampa HERALD Page 13 September 2016

Dave Roberts Presents August Barbershopper Note from of the Month Award to Rich Casanzio Kevin Miles I'm sitting here 4 weeks out the hospital after fighting the side effects of my 2nd Chemo plan. Having a lot of time on my hands I've had to face the fact that my energy level will not return soon (if at all) to attempt to get back to being an effective member of H9H. I really hoped that following this latest plan might get me back but it's obvious this will not happen. Therefore I must regrettably resign from the Heralds. Thank all of you for the invitation and opportunity to progress & grow with you these last few years. I have also resigned as Lead of The 4 Sharps Quartet which had a good 10 year run. The only membership I am retaining is the Heart of Florida Chorus in hopes of singing on the Christmas Show. I am so grateful for what Barbershop has given me in my life and thank the GGG's, Don Clause's, Scotty Werner's, Tony De Rosa's of this BHS world and my quartet members for making me the best I could be.

Yours In Harmony,

Rich Casanzio Bari - Heralds Of Harmony Chorus Lead - The 4 Sharps Quartet Lead - Heart of Florida Chorus e

Kevin Miles was presented the Barbershopper of the Month Award for August, 2016, for his expertise in CD recording and all the work he has put in to making the new Heralds Chorus CD all it can be. Thank you Kevin! The Tampa HERALD Page 14 September 2016

CONVENTION INFO by Chuck Steiner, III, Vice President Events & Chorus Manager Early Bird Registration

Ends Sept 23rd 2016 Fall Convention If this is your first contest, you picked a good one! October 7-9, 2016 Keepsake will be with us on Friday night for a ORLANDO AIRPORT MARRIOTT special show, along with Signature and Hot Shots. HOH Schedule Toast of Tampa will be with us Saturday. Oh, and we have a contest or two wedged in there, too! Shaping -Friday night rehearsal after quartets up to be a fun, nostalgic, and slightly hectic, yet very -Saturday morning warm-up/rehearsal in control weekend! -Saturday Chorus Contest to qualify for Vegas As a competitor, each person on stage MUST -(Possible) Saturday late-afternoon quick rehearsal have an "ALL EVENTS PASS." A single-event with Toast of Tampa registration is NOT what you want for yourself. -Saturday night performance after quartets as HOH This ALL EVENTS PASS allows you into all contests (if we qualify for Las Vegas) and shows on Friday and Saturday, and is $45 until -Saturday night performance with Toast September 23. Regular price, $65. (after quartet finals) Any of the ALL EVENTS PASSES (50-Year BHS -(Possible opportunity) encore performance at Member, Student-under 26 years, and Family Pack) Saturday night afterglow, all quartets welcome are fine if you are in that category. As of now... Everything can be booked by going to the District website. There's a link for registration, and a link for We are wearing GOLD ties with black vest for hotel rooms. Questions? Ask away to me directly at Saturday contest. [email protected] (Not you, Rodgers- you've We are wearing PURPLE ties with black vest on exhausted your question allowance). Saturday night. http://sunshinedistrict.org/ Bring your JACKET to be prepared for changes.

Congrats Paul! Outstanding! by Dave Roberts, President Congrats to Mr. Paul Stiles on being awarded the most recent "Joe DeRosa Award of Excellence!" This is an extremely elite club within the Heralds of Harmony show chorus, and a greatly coveted award! The Tampa HERALD Page 15 September 2016

Heralds Rick Taylor Directs the work on Heralds, for a song Rick Taylor, their new National Development CD at Manager of Harmony the last Foundation recording paid a visit to the Heralds session ... rehearsal August 15, 2016. He's shown here directing "Keep the Whole World Singing" at the end of rehearsal.

Angel Notes Kaye McCarthy heal quickly, we will miss you at Convention!

UPCOMING ANNIVERSARIES 9/21 - Kim & John Santamaria 10/2 - Laurie & Greg Shuss 10/7 - Linda & Jerry Tobin 10/10 - Carol & Lou Wurmnest

UPCOMING ANGEL BIRTHDAYS 9/18 - Kirsten Cragg 9/21 - Tatiana Boltenko New Website Design 9/27 - Rhonda Starks 9/29 - CC Hutchison Underway! 10/1 - Jim McCarthy 10/3 - Ashley Espinoza Watch for exciting 10/8 - Carol Wurmnest 10/11 - Carolyn Glasgow changes coming soon! 10/11 - Cindy Loftis The Tampa HERALD Page 16 September 2016 DID YOU KNOW?

The Tampa Chapter (aka The Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony) was first named theOrange Belt Chorus in 1948. Shown here is the very first show program for the chorus. (Click to see full size.)

PUN OF THE MONTH When she saw her first strands of gray hair, she thought she'd dye.

St. Petersburg Chamber Welcomes Heralds The Heralds of Harmony official liason to the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, Matt Crisostomo, is the Chamber's newest member. Matt attended his first meeting September 14 announcing the Heralds' wish to deliver a capella style singing to the area. The Tampa HERALD Page 17 September 2016 CHAPTER QUARTETS (shown alphabetically)

Back Street 4 Easy Street Tony De Rosa Paul Carter - Tenor Joseph De Rosa Dave Cross - Lead Aaron Stratton Bryan Hevel - Bass Brock Stratton Charlie Nelson - Baritone Contact: Tony De Rosa [email protected]

The Flexible Four Main Street Chuck Steiner, Dan McFarlane, Ralph KickStart Quartet Mike McGee Nicholas Folkes - Tenor Brown and Steve Matheson Myron Whittlesey Christian Espinoza - Lead Contact: Steve Matheson Tony De Rosa Chris Kline - Baritone (813) 963-3517 (H) Roger Ross Jonathan Meadows - Bass (813) 254-9115 (W) Contact: http://flexiblefour.com http://www.mainstreetqt.com/

SongDaddy Vantage Point Russ Powell – Tenor Drew Kirkman Steve Cragg – Lead Jared Becker Chris Barthauer – Bass Tim Perenich Marty Port – Baritone Duane Fenn Contact: http://songdaddy.weebly.com

To have your Chapter quartet and photo appear here, send your information to Roxanne Clapp, [email protected] The Tampa HERALD Page 18 September 2016 Barbershopper Barbershopper of the Month of the Month July 2016 August 2016

Brian Kevin Miles Wunderlin CD Recording Video Support The Tampa HERALD Page 19 September 2016

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Upcoming Birthdays MEETINGS The next Board Meeting will be held Lou Richardson Sep 15 October 13, 2016, at 7 p.m. Andrew Schrader ...... Sep 15 Terry Garvin ...... Oct 9 The previous Board Meeting was held September 8, 2016, at 7 p.m. Sergio Perez Oct 9 ______

Birthday information provided by Brian Wunderlin, Minutes to Board Meetings are available to all Secretary – [email protected] members on the ‘Members Section’ of the website. Board Meetings are typically held online and open to all members. If you are interested in attending, you can obtain the link and sign-in information from Dave Roberts: [email protected]

Deadline for the next Herald is October 10. Send your photos, stories, and updates to the Editor, Roxanne Clapp, at [email protected]

The Heralds of Harmony is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation and receives regular public funding through grants from The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, The Arts Council of Hillsborough County, and Walmart; as well as employee matching programs at Verizon and Honeywell, and is sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of

State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Sponsored in part by Arts and Culture. the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture. The Tampa HERALD Page 20 September 2016

FRIENDS OF THE HERALDS “Friends of the Heralds” (FOH) is a fund-raising program that is an important part of the PRESIDENTIAL Heralds yearly operating budget. Our mission $1,000 and up is to preserve and further develop a cappella singing through musical excellence. FOH Charles & Cynthia Barbarisi Dave & Dianne Roberts was established to help sustain Heralds of Larry & Roxanne Clapp John & Kim Santamaria Harmony financial needs as we increase the Tony & Jodi De Rosa Theresa Schweiger number of singers on the risers and continue Terry & Emily Garvin Steve & Irene Stenzler to improve our musical performance. We are Dick & Susan Murbach Paul & Jennifer Stiles a non-profit organization supported by our Marty & Barbara Port performance ticket sales, dues and grants. Under the direction of Tony De Rosa, we will continue to offer the best musical and entertainment experience for our audience. PLATINUM This year we placed in the top ten worldwide $500 to $999 at the International Chorus Competition Ralph & Chris Brown of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The Steve & Sheri Matheson Heralds are poised to continue this significant Mark & Karen Tuttle growth and progression.

FOH allows members, Alumni, as well as GOLD our friends, family, and barbershop fans, to $250 to $499 assist us on our musical journey and support James & Margo Allen Robert Janes Sandra Roth our financial needs. Your tax-deductible Pat & Medarda Bauer Al & Julie Kelly Ray & Pam Scalise contribution is very much appreciated and Greg & Donna Garvin Bob & Jane Lang Lou & Carol Wurmnest will help us in this endeavor. Bill & Carolyn Glasgow Doug McDonald If you wish to write a check, please send to: Jerry & Judy Huetz Ed McKenzie Heralds of Harmony; Treasurer - Bill Glasgow; SILVER P. O. Box 274076; Tampa, Florida 33688-4076 $100 to $249 or click ‘Donate’ here: Ms. Melinda Allen Joe & Kaye McCarthy Alex & Tatiana Boltenko Dan & Marcia Deignan Nick & Irene Nicosia Richard & Victoria Casanzio Bill & Tamuel Fowler Barbara & Ken Ongemach David & Marlene Cross Steve Janes Bob & Shauvon Powell Tom Davidson Jane Reichert

BRONZE Thank you to our “Friends of the Heralds” who up to $99 have supported us, and we hope you will do so once again. Michael & Melanie Burt Louis & Sharon Markee Myra Dickens Thomas and Nancy Kropp Flora McClain Marty Port Brian & Lancya Hutchison David & Nanci Larson Dan Proctor Chairman, Friends of the Heralds P McKay Kelly Don & Dana Long Lynn Smith The Tampa HERALD Page 21 September 2016

Tampa Chapter 2016 Officers and Board of Directors It’s GREAT PRESIDENT to be Dave Roberts [email protected] a Herald! IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT John Santamaria [email protected]

TREASURER SECTION LEADERS & GO-TO GUYS Bill Glasgow [email protected] Tenor Section Leader: Matt Crisostomo [email protected] Lead Section Leaders: Andy Schrader [email protected] SECRETARY Christian Espinoza [email protected] Brian Wunderlin [email protected] Admin Contact Steve Cragg: [email protected] Baritone Section Leaders: Charlie Nelson [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT - MUSIC & PERFORMANCE Chris Kline [email protected] Charlie Nelson Bass Section Leader: Drew Kirkman [email protected] [email protected] Administrative Contact: Ed McKenzie [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT - EVENTS & CHORUS MANAGER Visual Team Leader: Ralph Brown [email protected] Chuck Steiner, III Visual Team Assistants: Drew Kirkman, Dave Cross, Danny Wunderlin, Paul Stiles [email protected] Need HoH information or assistance re: VICE PRESIDENT - CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT Rehearsal Videos: Brian Wunderlin [email protected] 727-459-8245 Bob Slaney [email protected] Music Librarian & FINALE Music Software: Ed McKenzie [email protected] 727-505-2095 VICE PRESIDENT - MARKETING & PR Uniform Coordinator: Matt Crisostomo [email protected] 727-259-3058 Steve Matheson Website Content: Dave Roberts [email protected] 813-546-8953 [email protected] E-Newsletter Editor: Roxanne Clapp [email protected] 813-994-4380 VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT P. O. Box 274076; Tampa, Florida 33688-4076 Paul Stiles [email protected]

BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (‘16) Ralph Brown HELPFUL LINKS... [email protected] Heralds of Harmony (HoH) • www.heraldsofharmony.org BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (‘17) Heralds of Harmony on Facebook • Heralds of Harmony Danny Wunderlin [email protected] Heralds of Harmony on Twitter • @TampaHoH BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (‘18) Sunshine District (& Sunburst) • www.sunshinedistrict.org Ed McKenzie [email protected] Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) or (SPEBSQSA) • www.barbershop.org

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