Northeastern District BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY
Fall 2016 District Convention & Contests
2017 International Prelims Seniors Quartet 2017 International Prelims Chorus
2016 District Quartet & Seniors Quartet 2016 District Chorus — CONTESTS — October 21-22, 2016
Westbrook Performing Arts Center Westbrook Middle School 471 Stroudwater St. Westbrook, Maine 04092
HOST Portland, Maine Chapter Downeasters Chorus
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When? Sunday, November 13th, 2016 Where? CREC Theater for Performing Arts 359 Washington Street, Hartford, CT What Time? 1:30 p.m. Tickets on Sale Now! Call: 1-800-838-3006 or visit www.hmih.org General Reserved: $20, Premium: $30
Congratulations to ALL Competitors!
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 2 DISTRICT PROGRAM Schedule of Events
W= Westbrook Performing Arts Center LOCATION H= Portland Marriott at Sable Oaks OF EVENTS { B= Marriott - Casco Bay Ballroom
Please note: Asterisks below denote that the posted start time is approximate and depends on the duration and end time of the previous event.
1. Friday, October 21 - Quartet Semi-Finals - page 11 START DESCRIPTION LOC. 4:00 PM Registration Desk Opens (to 8:00 PM) W 5:30 PM Doors OPEN for audience seating W 6:00 PM Quartet Semi-Finals W 9:40 PM Announcements/Awards W 10:30 PM Quartet Evaluations (except Finalists) H 10:00 PM Mini-Afterglow B
2. Saturday, October 22 - Chorus Contest - page 19 START DESCRIPTION LOC. 8:30 AM Registration Desk Opens (to 11:30 AM) W 9:30 AM Doors OPEN for audience seating W 10:00 AM District Chorus Finals W 1:10 PM Announcements/Presentations/Awards W 1:30 PM —Break for Lunch— – 2:20 PM Chorus Evaluations (to 4:30 PM) W 2:30 PM Strategic Planning/Listening Session A W 3:15 PM Strategic Planning/Listening Session B W
3. Saturday, October 22 - Quartet Finals - page 27 START DESCRIPTION LOC. 6:00 PM Registration Desk Opens (to 8:30 PM) W 6:30 PM Doors will OPEN for seating W 7:00 PM District Quartet Finals W 8:40 PM Special Presentation: A Tribute to “Doc” W 8:50 PM Quartet Finals - Awards & Announcements W NEDAC Show of Champion Quartets NEDAC Chorus of Champions Finale 10:00 PM Chorditorium/Afterglow (to 1:00 AM) B 10:30 PM Quartet Evaluations (Finalists) (to ~12:10 AM) H
Please note: the lyrics for the two National Anthems that are sung at the beginning of Quartet Finals contest on Saturday evening can be found on page 37 of this program. Thana k yoy u!u
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 3 to Portland & Westbrooktbrook PerformingPerforming ArtsArts Center!
ello Fellow Barbershoppers and Hwelcome to our 2016 Fall Convention in Portland, Maine! t’s that time of year where we meet and Icelebrate our Barbershop Brotherhood, do some singing and honor the best choruses and quartets in NED. But please join me in applauding all competitors, who have worked so hard to prepare for this weekend. In my book, they are all winners! s you may recall, last year we Aexperimented with one large open- format Fall Convention in Burlington, Vermont. While it was well attended and FUN, it was a challenge to coordinate all the contestants, scores, and hand out over 130 awards. After the event, we did a survey and also found that our membership still wanted something in the Spring. So we held Western and Eastern Regional Contests this past Spring, and this weekend is the qualifying results. Please enjoy all the performances. I hope you all get a chance to do some singing and will have a great time this weekend! inally, please do not hesitate to contact Fme, or any Board member, if you have questions or ideas on how we can improve the member experience in our great Northeastern District. Our doors, and minds, are always open! By the way, I’m a Baritone and will sing with anyone, any time, any place. Just ask! Sing-cerely,
Guy Haas 2016 President Northeastern District
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 4 Kyle Snook Donor Care Center Associate HARMONY FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL Nashville, TN Matt Mercier Board Member-At-Large BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY Concord, NH Murray Phillips Board Member-At-Large BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY Kentville, NS Antonio Lombardi Manager of Chapter Leadership & Education BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY Providence, RI We are honored to have you with us! Thank you!
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Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 5 Presented by THE SILK CITY CHORUS Manchester, CT Chapter SEND IN THE CLOWN Saturday, January 14, 2017 1:30PM and 7:30PM
Manchester High School 134 Middle Turnpike East | Manchester, CT www.silkcitychorus.org
Forefront 2010 Cardinal District Quartet Champion Barbershop Harmony Society 2016 International Quartet Champions
Signature 2015 Sunshine District Quartet Champion Barbershop Harmony Society 2016 4th Place Bronze Medalist Quartet
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 6 2016 NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT FALL CONTESTS
JUDGING PANEL
Contest Administrator (C.A.) Jim Sams DIX Associate C.A. Mike Thompson SWD
MUSIC Rasmus Krigström FHT Kirk Young NED
PERFORMANCE David Krause CSD Gary Wulf JAD
SINGING Jay Butterϐield MAD Harry Haϐlett JAD
General Information - All Contests
Please - no fl ash photography, noisy cameras or use of light-producing focus or red-eye reduction camera functions - as each does interfere with and distract the performers. Quiet Please! Remain in your seat! Quiet must prevail outside the entrances to the auditorium and in the corridor areas, in fairness to the competing quartets and choruses. Smoking is prohibited at all times in all areas. No food or drink is allowed in the auditorium, except bottled water. Please turn OFF all pagers, cell phones & alarm watches. You don’t need those now! Also, crying or restless infants and children are like good ideas, the quicker they are carried out, the better! Enjoy the performances! Admittance to the Westbrook PAC Auditorium Entry and exit are permitted between competitors during the contest sessions, but please do so quickly and quietly. Competitors will not be introduced while people are moving about the auditorium. No one may leave or enter the auditorium while competitors are on stage. No Recordings - Audio or Video - Camera or Phone Copyright law strictly limits the use of audio or video recording during any performance. No camera, audio or video device, whether or not in use, is permitted in the place of performance without permission of the Society. Any person found possessing any such device will be required to leave immediately. The tape, fi lm, memory card or other recording medium or device will be confi scated and any unauthorized recordings erased or destroyed. Enforcement of the copyright law protects you and us; but most importantly, it protects the copyright owners who make our music and performance possible. Thank you! Your support and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 7 2016/2017 District Officers
2016 EXECUTIVE President Guy Haas (Concord, NH) Executive VP Edward Fritzen (Manchester, CT) Immediate Past President Murray Phillips (Kentville, NS) Secretary Chris Henderson (Hanover, NH) Treasurer John Englander (Nashua, NH) 2016 DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTS Education Chris Howard (Portland, ME) Chorus Director Development Eric Ruthenberg (Concord, NH) Contest & Judging Brian O’Leary (Worcester, MA) Events Robert Bradley (Danbury, CT) Marketing & Public Relations Steve Salamin (Keene, NH) Membership and Outreach Sebastian Massa (Hartford, CT) Youth In Harmony Rodrigo Alvarez (Concord, MA )
2017 EXECUTIVE - Elect President Guy Haas (Concord, NH) Executive VP Edward Fritzen (Manchester, CT) Imm. Past Pres. Murray Phillips (Kentville, NS) Secretary Chris Henderson (Hanover, NH) Treasurer John Englander (Nashua, NH) 2017 DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENTS - Elect Education Chris Howard (Portland, ME) Chorus Director Development Eric Ruthenberg (Concord, NH) Contest & Judging Alan Lamson (Manchester, CT) Events Robert Bradley (Danbury, CT) Marketing & Public Relations Steve Salamin (Keene, NH) Membership and Outreach Sebastian Massa (Hartford, CT) Youth In Harmony Rodrigo Alvarez (Concord, MA ) NED - DIVISION MANAGERS Patriot Division David Patterson (Concord, MA) Mountain Division Walt Lane (Schenectady, NY) Yankee Division ~vacant~ Sunrise Division Doug Schofi eld (Cape Breton, Dartmouth & Truro, NS) Granite (New Hampshire) Ron Higgins (Hanover, NH) & Pine (Maine) Bill Pupkis (Bangor, ME)
wanted! A Few Good Men! • Yankee Div. Manager • you will be the Chapter Advocate for the Yankee Division! • NED Shed Manager • you will manage “the store” - the ordering, sales and running of the NEDshed at 4-5 district events yearly. • District Historian • you will manage, archive, organize and maintain District artifacts, memorabilia, critical documents, etc.
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 8 Convention Team - Credits NED EVENTS COMMITTEE Robert Bradley NED VP - EVENTS Antonio Lombardi NED EVENT REGISTRAR Bill & Linda Mitchell REGISTRATIONS, ON-SITE Marshall Wagner STAGE/CONTESTANT MANAGEMENT Flo Ragusa ON-SITE JUDGES SERVICES Vikki Bradley COMPETITOR SERVICES Tom Brooks COMPETITOR SERVICES Larry Newth COMPETITOR SERVICES Dianne Brooks AWARDS Jack Corish BACK-STAGE SERVICES Michelle Cole NEDshed / Harmony Marketplace Shop Glen Aliczi AUDIO / Advanced Lighting & Sound Solutions Tom Svenson VIDEO / 3DImagination NED VP - MARKETING & PR, Steve Salamin PROGRAM EDITOR / PERF. PHOTOS
NED CONTEST & JUDGING COMMITTEE Brian O’Leary NED VP - CONTEST & JUDGING Alan Lamson COMPETITOR LIAISON & AWARDS
HOST CHAPTER COMMITTEE David Cole HOST CHAPTER CHAIRMEN / VOLUNTEERS Mike Soper PRESIDENT - PORTLAND CHAPTER
The Northeastern District GREATLY APPRECIATES the incredible support and effort of the PORTLAND chapter and their friends and families for this weekend’s convention.
Please tell them... “Thank you!”
SPECIAL THANKS TO: Our Judges and Presenters for the weekend! Westbrook Performing Arts Center Jamie Grant - Director and Westbrook Middle School YOU! Our NED members, friends, and volunteers! Thank you for singing here with us!
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Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 9 Having an event? We have the sound you want! Good Luck to all competing choruses & quartets!
REPRESENTING THESE CHORUSES
Contact: Tony Nasto – [email protected]
Choose Your Favorite Quartet! It’s a new opportunity for YOU to select YOUR “Audience Favorites” during the Quartet Semi-Finals. THIS CONTEST! RIGHT HERE • RIGHT NOW NOTE! Ballots and golf pencils are available as you enter the auditorium! INSTRUCTIONS: Keep track of your ‘favorites’ in six categories throughout the evening. Transfer your inal selections to a ballot (one per attendee – honor system) before exiting the auditorium and place your ballot in the collection box(es) provided. The ballots will be counted and the announcement of the “Audience Favorites” will be made at the end of the chorus contest on Saturday afternoon. The -6- Categories are: • Favorite tenor • Most entertaining song (by title and performing • Favorite lead quartet) • Favorite baritone • Favorite ‘goosebump’ tag (by title and performing • Favorite bass quartet)
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 10 2016 NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT FALL CONTESTS 1. International Preliminary Seniors Quartet Semi-Finals & District Quartet Semi-Finals Contest Friday ~ October 21, 2016 ~ 6:00 PM PRESENTED BY: Matt Mercier ~ Board Member-At-Large BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY Concord, NH
CONTEST LEGEND: The names of quartet members 1. DQ = District (2 rounds) are listed here by voice part 2. IPS = Int’l. Prelims Seniors 3. DS = District Seniors (tenor, lead, baritone, bass) 4. MIQ = District Most Improved and is regardless of how 5. N = Novice they stand on stage. Of course!
CONTEST JUDGES & CONTEST INFO - PLEASE SEE PAGES 7 & 9
Fast Track Hanover, NH MIC TESTER QUARTET Bill Stearns, Daniel Signor, Dave Bagley, Daniel Falcone Song #1: ______Song #2: ______1. Crosswind Dartmouth, NS DQ / IPS / DS Wally Graham, Edward Shutt, Mark Radcliff e, Paul Stubbington Song #1: ______Song #2: ______2. Montreal Express Greater Montreal, QC DQ / DS / N Gerry Green, Jeff ery Mance, Michael Green, Berel Weiner Song #1: ______Song #2: ______3. Hot Topic Beverly, MA; Concord, MA; DQ / IPS / DS Lowell, MA Bob Shapiro, Bill Selander, Jeff rey Donahue, Paul Beausoleil Song #1: ______Song #2: ______4. RECYCLED PARTS South Shore, QC; DQ Plattsburgh, NY Steve Wheaton, Marcel Taillon, John Gammon, Alan Briand Song #1: ______Song #2: ______
5. The Essex County 4 Beverly, MA DQ / DS / MIQ Francis Page, Jr., Steve O’Connell, Charles Coogan, Irwin Cohen Song #1: ______Song #2: ______
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6. Sector 10 Concord, MA DQ / MIQ Anand Sitaram, Dan Byrne, Joel Sutherland, Benjamin Lewin Song #1: ______Song #2: ______7. Take 4 Bridgeport, CT; Central, CT DQ / N Vic Lembo, Jordan Kugler, David Hunter, Scott Poarch Song #1: ______Song #2: ______8. Rivermen Fredericton, NB DQ / N Shawn Bower, Ralph Simpson, John Hildebrand, Patrick Simpson Song #1: ______Song #2: ______9. Trade Secret Providence, RI; Worcester, MA IPS / DS Bill Wright, Bob O’Connell, Ralph St. George, Mike Maino Song #1: ______Song #2: ______10. Pickup Stix Concord, MA; Hell’s Kitchen, NY; DQ / MIQ Fremont-Hayward, CA Krys Petrie, Douglas Peterson, Matt Saucier, Nate Ware Song #1: ______Song #2: ______
INTERMISSION
11. Off the Chart Westchester County, NY; DQ / IPS / DS / MIQ Manchester, CT Neal Kellogg, Richard Moriarty, Craig Minor, Rich Tatem Song #1: ______Song #2: ______12. Curtain Call Providence, RI; Worcester & Concord, MA; DQ / MIQ Portland & Waterville, ME Antonio Lombardi, Isaac Swanson, Mert Danna, Cay Outerbridge Song #1: ______Song #2: ______
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13. Clef Hangers of Hanover Hanover, NH; DQ / IPS / DS / MIQ Nashua, NH Ron Higgins, Cliff Saunders, Bruce Pacht, Dave Eff man Song #1: ______Song #2: ______14. Port City Sound Portland, ME; DQ / IPS / DS / MIQ Manchester, CT Frederick Moore, Walter Dowling, Jim Curtis, Jim Simpson Song #1: ______Song #2: ______15. Inside Track Nashua, NH; DQ / MIQ Frank Thorne F. Houston Galloway, Eric Hanel, Roger Menard, Gil Dubray Song #1: ______Song #2: ______
16. I Don’t Know Why Central, Manchester, Hartford, Waterbury/Derby, CT; DQ Lyndon, VT; Alexandria, VA Steve LeClaire, Todd Lamson, Alan Lamson, Christopher Hall Song #1: ______Song #2: ______17. Game Day Frank Thorne DQ / MIQ Mark Lewis, Gerald Peters, John LeBlanc, Peter Kendall Song #1: ______Song #2: ______SING! forfor thethe “Health”““HHeaalth”llh”th” of it! Educating our seniori citizens on the health benefits of singing! Paul “Buzz” Beausoleil (978) 430-4386
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18. Exchange Street Portland, ME; DQ / MIQ Nashua, NH Ryan Norfl eet, Miles Hunt, George Feinberg, Mike Soper Song #1: ______Song #2: ______19. Chordination Burlington, VT DQ Charlie Cerutti, Neil Schell, Neil Cerutti, Chris Henderson Song #1: ______Song #2: ______20. Drive Concord, MA; Frank Thorne DQ Josh Beswick, Joey Constantine, Dan Allison, Raymond Johnson Song #1: ______Song #2: ______21. Fireside Lowell, MA; Concord, MA; DQ / MIQ Frank Thorne Jesse Heines, David Adams, Manoj Padki, Daniel Schwartz Song #1: ______Song #2: ______Nor’easterN Manchester & Central, CT; Hell’s Kitchen, NY; “MIC COOLERS” Concord, MA; Frank Thorne ThomasT Savinelli, Matthew Saucier, Steven Wolf, Tony Nasto Song #1: ______Song #2: ______Quartets! Have You Ordered Your Contest Performance Video? Go here now: NEDistrict.org/video
Quartet Finals Contest Preparation SEE PAGE 27 & 29 Write in the names of the “Top 10” Quartet Finals Contest quali iers, as presented AFTER the Friday night contest, in the correct draw order announced (Order of Appearance), or go online to the NED Facebook page or NED web site, or just enter each during the Finals Contest on Saturday evening. A Semi-Finals version of the Ofϐicial Scoring Summary will NOT be released Friday night. http://www.nedistrict.org/2016-fall-district https://www.facebook.com/bhsned/
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 17 PLAN AHEAD! MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
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Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 18 2016 NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT FALL CONTESTS 2. International Preliminary Chorus & District Chorus Contest Saturday ~ October 22, 2016 ~ 10:00 AM PRESENTER Kyle Snook ~ Donor Care Center Associate Harmony Foundation International Nashville, TN CONTEST JUDGES & CONTEST INFO - PLEASE SEE PAGES 7 & 9 1. IPC = Int’l. Prelim Chorus Choruses are listed in order of 2. DC = District Chorus appearance. Contest plateaus are 3. 1A = NED Plateau A (30 or less) based on membership fi gures 4. 2A = NED Plateau AA (31-64) as of December 31, 2015. 5. 3A = NED Plateau AAA (65+) LEGEND CONTEST 6. MIC = Most Improved Chorus = BHS Certifi ed Director Youth Harmony Workshop Northeast Anywhere MIC TESTER CHORUS NED Raymond Johnson, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______1. City of Lakes Chorus Dartmouth, NS DC / 2A Paul Stubbington and Wally Graham, Directors Song #1: ______Song #2: ______2. Green Mountain Chorus Burlington, VT IPC / DC / 2A / MIC Jim Coates, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______3. Valley Chordsmen Waterbury/Derby, CT DC / 1A Reuben Barnes, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______4. Narragansett Bay Chorus Providence, RI IPC / DC / 2A / MIC Bob O’Connell, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______5. New Sound Assembly Natick, MA DC / 2A / MIC Raymond Johnson, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______
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6. Vocal Revolution Concord, MA IPC / DC / 3A / MIC Dan Costello, Director Song #1: ______ Song #2: ______7. Silk City Chorus Manchester, CT IPC / DC / 2A / MIC Todd Lamson, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______8. Northshoremen Beverly, MA DC / 2A / MIC Gene Anderson, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______
INTERMISSION
9. Gentlemen Songsters Lowell, MA IPC / DC / 2A / MIC James Ham, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______10. North Country Chordsmen Hanover, NH DC / 2A / MIC Michael Pacht, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______11. Hartford Men in Harmony Hartford, CT IPC / DC / 1A Sebby Massa, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______12. Men of Song Worcester, MA IPC / DC / 2A / MIC Mark Goodney, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 21 northeastern district Voices!
Special Meetings Saturday • 2:30 PM start 2 Sessions - 45 min. each Barbershop Harmony Society Strategic Planning Initiative LISTENING SESSIONS
The Barbershop Harmony Society is deep in a strategic planning initiative and has been for months. We are currently in the “information gathering phase.” It is hoped that you have taken the opportunity to fill out both of the recent surveys designed to gauge your satisfaction with our organization and to help set future direction. On Saturday afternoon, October 22nd, at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center, and immediately following the Chorus contest, our own Matt Mercier will be bringing us yet another opportunity to make our voices heard. Matt and Murray Phillips will be conducting two 45 minute “Listening Sessions” in an adjoining classroom. As these sessions will be running concurrently with the Chorus Evaluations period, we’ve arranged having two such sessions to accommodate the folks who are waiting for their chorus evaluation. Matt Mercier is now one year in on serving a three- year term as a Society Board Member-at-Large, on the Board of Directors of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The objective here, to reiterate, is to allow your voice to be heard in the process that will be determining the future direction of our organization. Please, please participate!
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 22 Chorus Contest - continued - page 3 of 3 pages
13. Connecticut Yankee Chorus Central, CT IPC / DC / 1A / MIC Tony Nasto, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______14. Granite Statesmen Nashua, NH IPC / DC / 3A / MIC Jonathan Green, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______15. South Shore Saints South Shore, QC DC / 2A / MIC Alan Briand, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______16. Downeasters Portland, ME IPC / DC / 3A / MIC Jay Wiley, Director Song #1: ______Song #2: ______Special presentations follow the WAIT! last chorus performance. DON’T LEAVE! Please remain in the auditorium! Thank you!
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Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 23 NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT Barbershopper of the Year This award is presented to an individual who has done outstanding work in promoting Harmony on a District and/or Society level. It can also be presented to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the work of the District.
2016 ? ? ? ? 2015 Antonio Lombardi Providence, RI 2014 Roger Menard Nashua, NH 2013 Steve Salamin Keene, NH 2012 Mike Maino Providence, RI 2011 Steve Tramack Nashua, NH 2010 Walt Lane Schenectady, NY 2009 Steve Isherwood Lincoln, RI 2008 Michael Klein Lowell, MA 2007 Scott Domaratius Concord, MA 2006 Cotton Damon Brunswick, Norway - So. Paris, ME 2005 Ian Ferguson Dartmouth, NS 2004 Jim Dodge Portsmouth, NH 2003 I. Murray Philips Montreal, QC 2003 Steve Wheaton Montreal, QC 2002 John Rusk Pittsfi eld, MA 2001 Jim Nolan Manchester, CT 2000 David McFarland Worcester, MA 1999 Alan Lamson Manchester, CT 1998 Greg Caetano Concord, MA & Hudson, MA 1997 Paul Arnone Beverly, MA 1996 Andy Pratt Saratoga Springs, NY 1995 John Austin Burlington, VT “The Management” Quartet~ Providence, RI; Portland, ME; 1994 Larry Bean, Chris Peterson, Kirk Young, Michael Martin Frank Thorne 1993 Stephen C. Plumb Poughkeepsie, NY 1992 William Ragusa Canton, MA 1991 Brian O’Leary Providence, RI 1990 Jim Kissack Providence, RI 1989 Vin Zito Meriden, CT 1988 Don Flom Schenectady, NY 1987 Everett Nau Concord, MA 1986 Frank Lanza Providence, RI 1985 Joe Kopka Frank Thorne 1984 Sam Segal Concord, MA 1983 Terry Clarke Scituate, MA 1982 Ernie Johansen Canton, MA 1981 Mike Strianese Hamden, CT 1980 Wally Mance St. Laurent, QC 1979 Dick Young Laconia, NH 1978 J.Curtis Roberts Hartford, CT 1977 Roland LeClerc Waterbury, CT 1976 Dave Brooks Reading-Wakefi eld, MA 1975 Dick O’Connell Concord, MA 1974 Roy Hayward Worcester, MA 1973 Ronnie Menard Nashua, NH 1972 Dick Meinsen Hamden, CT 1971 Dick Ellenberger Schenectady, NY 1970 Richard “Doc” Sause Central, CT 1969 Lou Perry Boston, MA 1968 Al Maino Providence, RI
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 24 2016 Northeastern District DISTRICT CONTEST RESULTS Chorus Contest Small Chorus Champion: ______Most Improved Chorus: ______Director of the Most Improved Chorus: ______Plateau A: ______Plateau AA: ______Plateau AAA: ______5th Place Chorus: ______4th Place Chorus: ______3rd Place Chorus: ______2nd Place Chorus: ______
2016 NED 1st Place Chorus Champion: ______Representing the NED in the International Chorus Competition in Las Vegas in July 2017:
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YOU are an integral part of the encouragement and success of more youth singing in our great District - and beyond. Special thanks to: Harmony Foundation International Barbershop Harmony Society Chapter & Members of the Northeastern District NED Board of Directors Local Regions of Sweet Adelines Int’l. Local Areas of Harmony, Inc.
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 26 2016 NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT FALL CONTESTS 3. International Preliminary & District Quartet FINALS Contest Saturday ~ October 22, 2016 ~7:00 PM PRESENTER Guy Haas - President Northeastern District - Barbershop Harmony Society
CONTEST JUDGES & CONTEST INFO - PLEASE SEE PAGES 7 & 9
Mic Tester: ______Song #1: ______Song #2: ______
1. FINALS Quartet: ______
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2. FINALS Quartet: ______
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3. FINALS Quartet: ______
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4. FINALS Quartet: ______
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5. FINALS Quartet: ______
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6. FINALS Quartet: ______
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7. FINALS Quartet: ______
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Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 27 Northeastern District • 2015-2016 “Chapter Eternal” ‘Big Chorus in the Sky’ ǡ Ǥ Ǥ
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Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 28 Quartet Finals Contest - continued - page 2 of 2 pages
8. FINALS Quartet: ______
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9. FINALS Quartet: ______
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10. FINALS Quartet: ______
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Fast Track 2015 Northeastern District Quartet Champions 2016 Northeastern District International Representatives
William Stearns, Dan Falcone, Dan Signor & Dave Bagley
We would like to wish all the competitors good luck! Break a lip, rip a cord while ripping a chord, get kinks in your larynx, skewer a uvula…….
Fast Track would love to perform for you our brand of fun, quality barbershop!
Please contact Dan Signor: [email protected] or look us up on Facebook at Fast Track Quartet.
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 29 NED Quartet Champions! You’ll see many of these men this weekend. When you meet one - stop and shake his hand! Each is a NEDAC member and represents “the best!”
2015 Fast Track 2014 Timepiece 1980 Sound Assurance 2013 Downtown Crossing 1979 Showdown 2012 On Air 1978 Pilgrim’s Pride 2011 Average Joes 1977 Seventh Street Singers 2010 SnapShot! 1976 Great Chord Conspiracy 2009 On Q 1975 Spirit of ’76 2008 Our Town 1974 Four-n-Aires 2007 Quadraphonic 1973 Last Hurrah 2006 Club .406 1972 Penthouse Four 2005 Men In Black 1971 Boston Common 2004 Bourbon Street 1970 Four Scores 2003 Scollay Square 1969 Inspirations 2002 Prelude 1968 Spotlighters 2001 Road Show 1967 Neptuners 2000 Overdrive 1966 Adventurers 1999 Club NED 1965 Musical Mates 1998 Sunday Morning News 1964 Four Statesmen 1997 Saratoga Tuesday Night 1963 Cross Countrymen Good Time Music Co. 1962 Connecticut Yankees 1996 Northeast Connection 1961 Northshoremen 1995 Monkey Business 1960 B Sharps 1994 The Management 1959 Four Rascals 1993 Riverside Rascals 1958 Clip Chords 1992 New Day 1957 Bay Statesmen 1991 Rave Revue 1956 Nautical Notes 1990 Something Old, Something New 1955 Merry Notes 1989 Reunion 1954 Pacemakers 1988 Prime Alliance 1953 Helmsmen 1987 From The Heart 1952 Noblemen 1986 Beginner’s Luck 1951 Aberjona Moaners 1985 Classifi ed Lads 1950 Mohicans 1984 Fanfare 1949 Chord Scramblers 1983 Anything Goes 1948 Cavaliers 1982 Welcome Change 1947 Hormoneers 1981 Yankee Express 1946 Four Naturals
2017 International CONVENTION July 2-9 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA The stunning AXIS Theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas! • Mark Your Calendars! Make It Your Summer Destination! • Buy Your Registration NOW - Make Travel Plans! • Scream & Support your NED representatives! www.barbershop.org/vegas
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 30 2016 Northeastern District DISTRICT CONTEST RESULTS Seniors Quartet Contests
2016 NED Seniors Quartet Champion: ______Representing the NED at the 2017 International Seniors Quartet Competition “Midwinter” in San Antonio, January 17-22, 2017:
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District Quartet Contest
Novice Quartet: ______Most Improved Quartet: ______
5th Place Quartet: ______
4th Place Quartet: ______
3rd Place Quartet: ______
2nd Place Quartet: ______
2016 NED 1st Place Quartet Champion:
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Youth Chorus Festival International Seniors Chorus Festival International Seniors Quartet Championship January 17-22, 2017 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Lila Cockrell Theater Henry B. González Convention Center
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 31 Songs I Liked
Best Dressed/Uniform
Things To Do
Random Doodles & Thoughts
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 32 THURSDAY to SUNDAY August 3-366 2017 WOOCSORCESTER AST STATE UNU IVERSITYY
An awesome three-day FUN, educational, enthusiastic, encouraging and energizing SINGING MUSIC CAMP for high school youth - guys & gals! Plus ... there’s a track for adult music educators! Sponsored, in part, by YOU - the members and chapters of the Northeastern District of the Barbershop Harmony Society, and also Harmony, Inc., Sweet Adelines Int’l. and Harmony Foundation Int’l. — Watch for MORE INFO — www.NEDistrict.org/hxne Contact: Dan Anthony, Camp Director [email protected]
FRIDAY - SUNDAY August 4-6 2017 WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY Special Guest Quartet ? ? ? GreatGMiEdiihN Music Education with New Courses & Faculty! $'LUHFWRU¶V&ROOHJHWUDFNIRUGLUHFWRUVDQGDVVLVWDQWV the Amazing Saturday Night Show! with the Harmony Explosion Camp YOUTH Choruses and special guest coaching and teaching quartets!
A Great Location - Central Massachusetts - Great Campus! Great Facilities • Outstanding Food • Short Walks • Air-Conditioned!
Watch for more information! www.NEDistrict.org Contact: Chris Howard, DVP of Education educationvp @ NEDistrict.org
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 33 THANK YOU, NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT! Harmony Foundation International is honored to recognize our President’s Council and Ambassadors of Song
President’s Council Arnone, Paul & Carmen Lumbard, Mark Bowdler, Daniel & Roberta Manion, Bill Carter, Phil & Janet McAleesejergins, KJ & Emily Dodge, Jim McGrath, Kevin & Anne Dusenberry, Peter & Christine Naples, Don Kim Nester, Steve & Helene Kassler Emmerich, Marc & Anne Newton, Dick & Nancy Flock, Ron & Kathleen Nolan, Jim & Jean Golenbock, Rob GD]Yjq$:jaYf EYjq Grace, Bill & Jan Pacht, Mike & Barbara Haas, Guy Padki, Manoj & Manisha Hamilton, Susan Patterson, David Henderson, Chris & Lisa Pierce, Don Hewey, Don Plumb, Steve & Barbara Johansen, Ernie & Connie Reid, Glenn Klinger, Roger, Ellen & Laura Sauer, Shirley Kolaski Simpson, Jim & Karen Kopka, Joe & Shirley Tramack, Steve & Renee Kopser, Matthew Ware, Nate Labrecque, Richard Zimmering, Stan Lamson, Alan & Janet Logozzo, Francesco Ambassadors of Song Adelmann, Wally Costello, Dan Anderson, Barbara Daley, Robert & Carole Anderson, Danny Dalton, Roger Anderson, Gene Damon, Cotton Arico, Peter & Betty Daum, Lee Arnone, Paul & Carmen David, Judith Barrows, Gran Davis, Don & Lois Barry, Rich Davis, Ted Batton, Sam Degan, Bill Batton, Tom Dickens, Jeff Bayer, Andy Donovan, Dan Bernard, Bob & Jean Dowling, Walt Billings, Howard Dubray, Gil Blackstone, Russ Duplessie, Wally & Faith Blank, Ted Dyer, Steve & Pamela Bourbeau, Dick Eaker, Chuck Bowen, Jim Eastman, Brian Boynton, Stan Englander, John Bradway, Terry & Jeff Falcone, Dan & Meg Brazie, Reesie Farmer, Tom & Patricia Brooks, Emmy Farnham, Bob & Jane Brunner, Jim & Judy Feinberg, George Buerklin, Norm Fitzgerald, Pete Burger, George Fritzen, Ed & Michele Burgess, Edward & Nancy Frosch, Frosty & Bettie Jayne Burke, Bob Furtado, Andrew & Mary Ellen Carlson, Don Gervais, Richard Chestna, Jim Gifford, Edward Church, Charles Goebel, Bill Cilley, Art & Charlotte Grant, Joe & Jenna Clauer, Lynn Green, Russ Coates, Diane Greenberg, Paul Coates, Jim Gross, Kim
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 34 Gustafson, Al & Gloria Moriarty, Dick Hackett, Wayne & Betty Morse, Ian & Liz Hadigan, John Moscovitch, Ed Haley, Sally Moss, Larry Halpern, Eric Munnis, Rick Harrison, Warner Murphy, Roger Hayes, Don & Nancy Murray, Jean & Vivian Heines, Jesse & Bonnie Nachbar, Duke Hentchel, David & Melody Naples, Don Hopper, Jim & Marti Noble, Linda Horhota, Steve Nortz, Mike Hunt, Miles Oberg, Eric Hutchinson, Dave & Carol G;gff]dd$Kl]n] 9eqKo]]f]q Israel, Raymond G;gffgj$Bg`f Jolie, Don GEYdd]q$Lgfq EYjaYff] Joy, Ed & Amy Palonen, Chris Kehler, Tom & Lia Patterson, David Keith, Ronald Pero, Edward Kendrick, Cyrus Peterson, Douglas Kerr, Ralph Pierce, David & Avery Kettell, Charlie & Bettie Prior, Mark & Abby Kew, Jim Rashid, Stanley & Mai Klein, Michael Reichert, Chris & Tenille Kolda, Scott Riel, Skip & Robin Kraft, Phil & Peach Robillard, Dan Lane, Walter Rogers, Will Larochelle, Larry & Mary Ann Romanchuk, Jim & Rebecca Larson, Corbit Round, Scott Lee, Doug Ruff, Bob Lind, Don Salamin, Steve & Abby Lipman, Harvey Sandstrom, Harald Little, Jerry Sause, Doc & Donna Lively, Art & Natalie Secrest, Scott Lombardi, Antonio Selander, Bill Long, Doug Shea, Dick Lopatin, Bruce Sullivan, Scott Loring, Steve & Sylvia Sutherland, Joel Lotterman, Steve Takahashi, Antony Maino, Mike Taylor, Bradford Malone, Joe Taylor, Sam Marino, Joseph Topka, Terry Marstaller, David Tortorelli, Dianne Mason-Osann, Tim Tramack, Dave & Jerilynn Massa, Sebby Trimby, Trim & Peggy Maynard, Roger & Gail Verrill, Wendell McCarter, Duane Viens, Ernie & Gloria McCurdy, Ross Wagner, Marshall McGonegal, Bill Washington, Steven McQueeney, Tom & Nan Weatherbee, Theresa McSwiggin, Peter Wiley, Jay Medina, John Wistrom, Jerry & Maria Meissner, Bob & Pat Wood, Peter & Amelia Menard, Ronnie & Linda Woodhouse, John & Kathleen Mercier, Matt Wright, Bill & Sue Milgram, Jerry Wybieracki, Paul Moore, Fred & Ellen Corrigan
Every Voice Matters
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Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 35 Do YOU want to Extend YOUR Barbershop Longevity? Many of our most cherished Barbershop friends are getting older and, rather than just watch our pals retire or “age out” of Barbershop because they can no longer physically keep up, we decided to make some adjustments to CELEBRATE the “older” guys better! Aft er all, isn’t it the “older” guys that best know the history of our Society? Th ey can better recall the great Barbershop moments that need to be preserved and retold to the next generation? Main Street USA recently moved our weekly meet- ings to the aft ernoon to lessen the burden of having to drive at night. We choose to sing repertoire that is well within the vocal range of our singers in order to ensure that the chorus maintains a higher quality level. Look What We Offer! We sing only Traditional Barbershop! Tuesday Afternoon Rehearsals (1:30-3:30 PM) No Standing on Risers. No complicated choreography. Weekly Planned Quartet Activity. Frequent Chorus/Quartet Performances No Annual Dues. No formal Attendance Requirement No Chapter “Politics”* Because Main Street USA is independent entity, we are not a Chapter. We sing purely for the “love of the hobby” and thechorus itself makes all the central decisions. Keep America Singing the Old Songs! Join us in Fun, Fellowship, and Song!
For more info: Musical Director, Leo Larivee [email protected]
Tuesday Rehearsals: 1:30-3:30 PM Medway Community Church Barbershop Harmony Rte. 109, Medway, MA 02053 CHORUS MainStreetUSAChorus.com CHORUS (508) 533-6255 We Love to Sing The Old Songs!
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 36 NationalAnthems
O CANADA!
O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER
Oh, say! can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fi ght, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, The bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our fl ag was still there. Oh, say! does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
REMEMBERMEMBERS! RENEW your membership, update or correct your personal information, UPDATE your email address, download a chapter roster, FIND a member or quartet, SHOP at Harmony Marketplace!
Learn! Engage! Manage your proϔile! Keep Singing! www.barbershop.org
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 37 CHAPTERS: Hartford, CT - Men of Harmony - show ...... 2 Manchester, CT - Silk City Chorus - show...... 6 Worcester, MA - Men of Song - show ...... 14
QUARTETS: Fast Track Quartet ...... 29 Fireside Quartet ...... 23 Generations Quartet ...... 16 Nor’easter Quartet ...... 10 Quartets of Vocal Revolution ...... 20
FRIENDS & AFFILIATES: Main Street USA Chorus ...... 36 New England Voices in Harmony - show ...... 16 New England Harmony Brigade 2017 ...... 40 Sing For The Health of It! ...... 15
OFFICIAL: BHS Strategic Planning Listening Sessions ...... 22 BHS 2017 International Convention ...... 25 BHS 2017 Midwinter Convention ...... 31 Harmony Foundation International ...... 34 NED Audience Favorites - balloting ...... 10 NED Barbershopper of the Year 2016 ...... 24 NED Chapter Eternal 2015-2016 (fall2fall) ...... 28 NED Harmony College HCNE-2017 ...... 33 NED Harmony Explosion Camp HXNE-2017 ...... 33 NED Leadership Academy 2017 ...... 18 NED Open Positions on Board/teams ...... 8 NED Youth In Harmony HXNE Thanks!...... 26 NEDAC Quartet Champions ...... 30 NEDshed Hamony Marketplace SPECIAL OFFER ... 12 NED US & Canada National Anthems...... 37 Sing Canada Harmony ...... 12 THANK YOU!
A Better World. Singing... with you.y
Together ~ Making The Music That’s Making A Difference
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 38 UpcominggBarbershop Harmony 8 EventsEv
Source: the “Offi cial” NED Calendar C & C = “Convention & Contests” OCTOBER 2016 19 NED Board of Directors Meeting, So. Portland Marriott 29 Chapter Show - Bridgeport - Scottish Rite Theater, Stafford, CT 29 SAI Show - Champlain Valley Chorus - Plattsburgh Presbyterian Church NOVEMBER 2016 2-6 Harmony, Inc. - International C&C - Providence, RI 12 Chapter Show - Plattsburgh, NY - Stafford MS, Plattsburgh 12 Chapter Show - Waterbury/Derby - Rotella Sch., Waterbury, CT 12 SAI Show - West Island Chorus - Pierrefonds HS, Pierrefonds, QC 13 SAI Show - Boston Skyline Chorus - Temple Emunah, Lexington, MA 26 Chapter Show - Halifax - École du Carrefour, Dartmouth, NS DECEMBER 2016 3 NED Board of Directors Retreat - Nashua, NH 3 SAI Show - Profi le Chorus - So. NH Univ. - Manchester, NH 10 Chapter Show - Nashua - Alpine Grove, Hollis, NH 17 HI Show - New England Voices in Harmony - Nashua Senior Ctr. JANUARY 2017 6 NED House of Delegates Meeting, Worcester State Univ. 7-8 NED Leadership Academy Worcester State University - Worcester, MA - more info online soon 14 Chapter Show - Manchester, CT - Manchester HS (2 perf.) 17-22 BHS Midwinter Convention & Contests - San Antonio 27-29 SAI - Winter Regional Weekend - Newton, MA Marriott FEBRUARY 2017 14 Special Occasion - Sweet Deliveries of... Singing Valentines! MARCH 2017 23 Inter-Chapter - Patriot Div. - K. of C. Hall, North Providence, RI APRIL 2017 2 Chapter Show - Norwich - Ledyard H.S., Ledyard, CT 21-22 NED Spring Regional C&C - loc. tba 27-30 Harmony, Inc. - Area 2 C&C - Devens, MA 28-29 NED Spring Regional C&C - Sunrise Divison MAY 2017 4-7 SAI Region 1 - Regional C&C - Springfi eld, MA 5-7 NED Spring Regional & Int’l Quartet Prelims C&C - loc. tba 20 HI Show - Sounds of the Seacoast - Kennedy PAC - S. Berwick, ME JULY 2017 2-8 BHS International C&C - Las Vegas, NV - Axis Theater 23-30 BHS Harmony University - Nashville, TN AUGUST 2017 3-6 NED Harmony Explosion Camp Northeast ~ Worcester State Univ. 4 NED House of Delegates Meeting ~ Worcester State Univ. 4-6 NED Harmony College Northeast ~ Worcester State Univ. 18-19 Alton Bay Barbershop Jamboree - Alton, NH
Northeastern District Convention & Contests ~ Fall 2016 Page 39 • Are you passionate about singing in a really well-prepared quartet? • Do you get excited about singing Gold Medal arrangements? • Are you looking for three other guys to sing with, but can’t quite fi nd them in your chapter? • Does it seem like you can never fi nd three guys to sing with - who all know the same songs? • Do you have the ability and the drive to learn a lot of new music? If so, it might be time for you to take the New England Harmony Brigade challenge! It will change your life!
“The winner for me next year will be… NEHB... it’s much more fun to spend my time singing with well-prepared guys… the price is a bargain, considering the value you receive.”
At the New England Harmony Brigade Rally, it’s all about quartetting. You’ll come fully prepared on twelve challenging songs. You’ll mix it up with other singers who are similarly prepared. Participate in a fun, informal, random quartet contest judged by a special “Quartet in Residence”. Get your ‘dance card’ signed by 25 guys from each of the three other parts who are looking to sing with you! And sing in a chorus of almost one hundred guys on our Saturday night show with a great bunch of guys who are as prepared as you are! If you’re lucky, you’ll fi nd three other guys and audition Saturday morning. Then, if you’re selected, you’ll fi nd yourself singing on the show in a quartet Saturday Night! You get music, high quality learning tracks, meals, and a hotel room for the weekend, all for one inclusive price. And you’ll return year after year... because you’ll love it!
Don’t wait! Applications are open now! Spaces fi ll up fast! Priority Sign-Up Deadline is Monday, January 30, ‘17
Mark Your Calendars! The NEHB 2017 Rally is September 15-17 in Marlborough, Mass. www.nehb.net for more information – and to apply!