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THE TAGS IN THE MOST RECENT ISSUE of of the Society members who are good old days with The Harmonizer (“Yesterday I Saw down-to-earth “Real Barbershop- “Everything Old is The Rain” and “Time After Time,” pers” that sing to have fun and en- New Again” and November/December 2005) illustrate tertain our hometown audiences. “5-8-8-2-300, Em- only too well too many arrangers' dis- The November/December 2005 pire!” on pages 20- regard for the elements of barbershop Harmonizer had fourteen pages plus 21. And a truly style, and show just how far some writ- the cover devoted to the ten percent interesting device ers are straying from the hallmarks of minority who are mesmerized by the “The Barbershop the style. Excessively high notes (yes, desire for gold medals, and only four Hall of Fame.” some singers can handle them,) the pages telling about the activities of What a cruel proliferation of major seventh chords, Real Barbershoppers. irony, it’s like ask- and the free use of harmonic sixths There are independent singing ing those men to with little or no justification, are groups springing up all over the approve of the merely three of the disturbing features country which are being formed by destruction of their hobby and their of these examples. And, pray tell, Society members. Why? They seem society. where does that awful-sounding E flat to feel their membership is needed Thirdly, now that we are prepared minor triad in measure 10 of the only for the purpose of collecting for it, we come to the reason for this “Time After Time” tag come from? I dues, and they really are not needed exercise I turn first to the book review must doubt the suitability of that song or appreciated. If the activities fea- on page 19. Here I read, “the book cer- for barbershop treatment, with its tured in The Harmonizer were fo- tainly requires a follow up that ex- many weak chords and cused on what the ninety percent plores barbershop after 1970, discuss- weak voicings. Sure, it’s majority are doing instead of pander- ing significant changes in barbershop Burt puts his a great jazz standard, ing to the ten percent who are gold theory and pedagogy, and the new pen where his but... seekers, maybe a lot of these men breed of arrangers whose renditions of mouth is: I wonder how would still be members. ‘the old songs’ caused major sonic four NEW Szabo many members have CHARLIE BAUDER changes to the music.” tags appear on successfully sung these Green Valley, AZ But the worst item is the brochure pp. 47-48. tags or attempted to on Page 10. Wow! What can we be teach them in their chap- THE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER HARMO- thinking? A NEW SOUND—FOR A ters. Few, I suspect. The sugges- NIZER IS A OF MIND MA- NEW ERA, indeed. Perhaps we tion that “ will need to learn NIPULATION. It is sad to see that hav- should not be satisfied with getting rid to sing like ” and that “leads and ing decided to go ahead with the of that nasty word “preservation,” baris may choose to swap some notes scheme of changing what barbershop maybe we should become the just to make them reachable” is harmony is in a futile attempt to “SDCBSQSA” Society Dedicated to grounds enough to preclude publica- gain membership, by appealing to Changing Barber Shop Quartet Sing- tion of such material. Lou Perry, Dave younger guys, that we could stoop so ing in America. Stevens Val Hicks, Earl Moon and low as to publish an issue with the BOB DEWATER many others would be sorely troubled message this one has. Corvallis, Oregon by the deliberate transformation of the First we are bombarded with the barbershop style that we are hearing. thought that evolution has always Three letters this month strike at When will our arrangers return to been a part of our hobby and our the heart of the endless questions: writing real barbershop again? And craft. That evolution is a good and What is the Society today? What is it when will our highly expert quartets necessary thing. See “History” page to be in the future? And and choruses return to singing real bar- 10, “A Brief History of Contest Scor- how does The Harmo- bershop? And when will contest judges ing” page 26, and even “The Tag” nizer reflect these vi- cease rewarding fake barbershop and page 42. The biological theory of sions? return to recognizing the real thing? evolution requires hundreds of mil- Speaking as myself BURT SZABO lions of years in order to work. This alone, allow your editor Orlando, Florida evolutionary idea should be able to to opine: The Society make barbershop unrecognizable in will be what members Brian Lynch BRIAN, I HAVE A QUESTION: Aren’t we less than a century. make of it for them- editor, wanted? Then we are thrown a sop in the selves, one quartet, The Harmonizer By “we,” I mean the ninety percent form of some nostalgia about the

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 4 2/24/2006, 1:04 PM STRAIGHT TALK  Ed Watson, Executive Director • [email protected] What I’ve seen one chorus, one chapter at a time. Figure out what barbershop ought to be for you, and do it to the very in the past two months limit of your ability, desire, passion, with like-minded singers. A loose agglomeration of random ideas on a hobby I love... Like old songs? Sing ’em! Like new songs? Sing ’em? Want to help We are too soon old and too late smart. young singers? Help ’em! Want to I first saw that on a Pennsylvania Dutch souvenir focus on bringing in members your on a vacation with my family to Lancaster, Pa. many own age? Get ’em! Like ridiculously years ago. I liked it then (when I was young and high tags? Go for that high B, buddy! naïve) and I like it now (old and naïve.) It came to Make yourself happy doing barber- me (like a shower thought) while I was watching a shop the way you like it. wonderful seniors quartet contest at the midwinter Ed Watson says, “Your hobby. You convention in Sacramento. In case you had not decide.” Right on; every Road trippin’ checked, you must be 55 years of age or older to be Barbershopper in every issue is a “real in a senior quartet, and the average age of the quar- Since last issue, Ed has tet must be 60 years or older. (Funny, but that barbershopper,” enjoying his hobby in been visiting Barbershop- his way, on his own time. doesn’t seem as “old” to me as it used to seem.) Still, pers around North my point is that the demonstration of skill, craft, and As to how the magazine reflects America, soaking up their this: there will always be variations on “smarts” by each quartet in that contest was awe- needs, fears, triumphs, some. I was reminded of the story of the old bull and these themes. Will it be perfectly bal- and sharing his deep- anced, one cookie for you, one cookie the young bull, which I can’t repeat here. Many seated belief that this is a people bemoan the aging of our Society. I think we for you, one cookie for you? Not hobby, a fun hobby, and a likely; not necessary. The distinction should enjoy the wealth of experience and…wealth way of life that we can all that it brings. between “seeking a balance” and share. His travels have “throwing a sop” is the fine art of edi- The young bulls put on two great shows at Mid- taken him to... winter as well, and great fun was had by all. Sorry if torial judgment. Even when it’s mind • Ontario COTS, for the manipulation. ■ you missed it; ask someone who didn’t. kind of terrific weekend Gold, silver, antique. that every It seemed like almost every quartet name in the Barbershopper should midwinter senior contest contained one of those experience three adjectives. (Only 6 of 26, but it did seem like • Barbershop Pioneers more.) I recently registered a quartet and chose the January/February 2006 Convention in Nevada, Volume LXVI Number 1 name Silver Streak, thinking it was a great name, Complete contact info: page 41. for a fun hard-core and an even better Gene Wilder movie. Even The Harmonizer (USPS No. 577700)(ISSN 0017-7849) is the woodshedding weekend official publication of the Society for the Preservation and though I knew the fee was going up, I procrastinated Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in • Midwinter convention in until January. I was probably the first guy to have to America, Inc., dba Barbershop Harmony Society. It is Sacramento pay the higher fee, so I sent myself a complaining published in January, March, May, July, September and No- • Outstanding chapter vember at 7930 Sheridan Road, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53143. email. Wonder if I’ll read it? Periodicals postage paid at Kenosha, Wisconsin, and at Christmas shows in Membership, membership, membership. additional mailing offices. Editorial and advertising offices are at Northbrook, Ill. and the Society headquarters. There has been an interesting thread on the Advertising rates available upon request or at Greendale, Wis. Harmonet concerning singing members versus non- www.barbershop.org/ratecard. • Beatrice, Neb., and St. Publisher assumes no responsibility for return of unsolicited singing members. Let me first say that if we have manuscripts or artwork. Joseph, Mo. Chapters to rules that discourage membership, we should exam- Postmaster: send address changes to editorial offices of present awards in for ine them carefully and consider changing them. In The Harmonizer, 7930 Sheridan Road, Kenosha,WI 53143 at membership growth in least 30 days before the next publication date. (Publications many chapters where I have been a member, there Agreement No. 40886012. Return Undeliverable Canadian the You Can Sing Too are rules concerning attendance, auditions, proving Addresses to: Station A, PO Box 54, Windsor ON N9A 6J5. recruiting campaign Email: [email protected]) dedication, and more. And that’s before you can ap- A portion of each member’s dues is allocated to cover the • Chicago Metro Chapter ply for membership! magazine’s subscription price. Subscription price to non-mem- installation bers is $21 yearly or $3.50 per issue; foreign subscriptions are Many chapters put up hurdles before they are will- $31 yearly or $5 per issue (U.S. funds only). • Next stop: New Orleans, ing to accept a new member’s dues. Sometimes that © 2006 The Society for the Preservation and Encour- to visit Barbershoppers agement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, Inc. is for good reason. Sometimes, it is because “that’s dba The Barbershop Harmony Society. rebuilding after the hur- the way it’s always been done.” Take a look at your ricane chapter’s rules, and keep in mind precept four in our

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 5 2/24/2006, 1:05 PM Code of Ethics: (look on the back of your member- So what’s the point? Certainly we don’t want to mislead poten- ship card, if you’re willing to expose it to the light: tial members, promising them something they can’t have. And Mr. “4. We will accept for membership only congenial Zellers the elder was not mistreated; he just never was enticed into men of good character who love harmony in music returning to get that special feeling that the rest of us have gotten. or have a desire to harmonize.” Requirements for the performing chorus of your chapter should be It doesn’t say anything about how well they must determined by your music team. But if a man comes to your meet- sing, or even if they must sing at all. Some of the ing looking for fellowship, looking for fun, looking for service, why best members I have known, the hardest working, not give him a way in? couldn’t sing at all, but loved barbershop nonethe- less. Membership, membership, membership part deux. And now the story by Steven Zellers: Another item on the Harmonet caught my eye and I thought My father loves barbershopping, but has I’d share it: never been a member. He has gone with me to “Jay Giallombardo becomes Life Member of the Barbershop several different chapter shows...often travel- Harmony Society: The Northbrook New Tradition Chorus ing several hours to hear our music. He (mom proudly announces that our director, Jay Giallombardo, has been and the whole family) joined us at Salt Lake presented by the membership of the chapter with a Life Member- City and except for three quartets (when we ship in the Barbershop Harmony Society.” went out to the tents to get a bite to eat...great Jay is a great director, arranger, and barbershopper who directs a idea by the way) attended every session includ- terrific chorus in Chicago, and it looks like they feel pretty good ing the AIC show, the Chanticleer show, the about him. I’m sure he felt honored by their affection. Gospel Sing, and the Sunday morning Taber- Isn’t there someone you like well enough to consider giving nacle Choir extravaganza. them a membership in the Society? Maybe not a life membership, My father has always sung and loves to ear- maybe just a year’s worth. Some time down the road, he’ll realize sing harmony whenever and wherever he can. just what a great gift you’ve given. He may be family, he may be a We used to ear-sing stuff like “Sentimental close personal friend, or he may just be a high school kid with no Journey” ever since I can remember. Yet he has money. I know a gold medal champion who didn’t pay for his first never joined a chapter. He has never felt wel- year as a Society member. What a great investment that was. come. He knows that he can’t read music and Membership, membership, membership part deux + un. feels that what a chapter wants is someone I traveled to St Joseph, Mo. and Beatrice, Neb. last weekend to who can read music and perform like those deliver prizes to those chapters and some individual members for championship choruses he sees at their success in the UCANSING2 campaign. Barbershop is thriv- internationals. Even when visiting a local ing in the Central States District, I can attest. The membership chapter, he sees them all sitting there with mu- drive in 2006 is a little more personal than UCANSING2, sic in their hands. (U2CANSING, UCAN2SING, UCANWHATEVER.) You don’t I’ve told him just to go a couple of times and have to beat someone else to win. Aside from the benefit of a become a non-singing chapter member and healthy Society, for each new member you recruit in 2006, the So- after awhile you’ll learn the music without ciety will waive 20% of your international dues for 2007. Five having to READ it. When he inquired about it members, you pay $0.00 for your 2007 Society dues. Districts and at his local chapter (which quite honestly is far chapters have their own rules, but are being asked to consider from making the International stage) they told waiving their dues as well at the five member recruiting level, so him that he would have to attend at least discuss your feelings about that with your chapter and district three rehearsals and then would have to audi- boards. Regardless, the biggest chunk of your dues is the interna- tion by singing his part with a quartet and go- tional chunk, and those will be waived to the tune of 20% per new ing through a vocal audition. No non-singing member up to five (100%, hence name of the drive, the 100% route was even suggested. Club.) It’s a great hobby, share it. They just lost out at having a GREAT orga- The king is dead, long live the king. nizer and people person (retired minister) but I would be remiss if I did not thank Rob Hopkins and welcome also a darn good voice who has a pretty good Drayton Justus. Rob has served many years on the Society Board, self-trained ear. To be honest, he has always the last two as Society President, and is now serving on the board been sensitive about his lack of music literacy. for another year (at least) as Immediate Past President. Rob was He was a member of his college and seminary feted at the midwinter convention and Drayton Justus, gold medal and a choirmate had to teach him all lead of Gentlemen’s Agreement, was installed as the new Society his music. He swore his kids would all have President. Talk about an extreme makeover! Both men have music lessons... and that we did. But the Soci- served and continue to serve the Society faithfully and well, and ety is without a person who truly loves the deserve our appreciation and gratitude. So, if you see them, sing sound and probably attends more concerts and with them. Like a kid in a candy store! ■ owns more barbershop CDs than many of our members.

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 6 2/24/2006, 1:05 PM THE PRESIDENT’S PAGE Drayton Justus, Society President • [email protected] President Drayton Justus rallies Society leaders at forum

When I began to think about what Whole World Singing.” you would like to hear from your in- The statements of core values and coming President, I thought maybe I mission are the culmination of a great should begin with something like “Ask deal of thought and discussion by a not what your Society can do for dedicated Society Board, but the re- you… ” or maybe “Read my lips; no sulting statements of who we are and new dues” or maybe even “Three score where we want to go are logical, clear, and seven years ago, our founders and really quite simple. There are no brought forth in Tulsa, Oklahoma…” startling new secrets for success—no Nah! What I really want to do in clever, amazing formulas that will the next few minutes is share some solve all our problems and accomplish thoughts about why I came up with our aims in record time. But the basic the motto Singing, Service, Fellow- ideas in the conference theme and the ship, Fun! motto (obviously based on our core Drayton in a nutshell Let’s quickly remind ourselves of our values and mission) can and should be five core values—our Society’s funda- cornerstones for the future growth and • 46-year member of mental reason for existence and those prosperity of the Barbershop Harmony the Society things in which our priorities and ob- Society. • Quartet champion jectives should be grounded. They are: Last fall, our Leadership Forum with Gentlemen’s • Singing theme was Members First. It recog- Agreement (1971); • Fellowship nizes that, above all, if chapters do • Long-time lead, • Fun not attract and retain members, • Enrichment nothing else really matters. You’ve • Retired academic • Creativity heard it said so many times: “If it professional; degrees If we haven’t already, let’s memorize doesn’t happen at the chapter level, it in music education, them, and ask ourselves periodically if doesn’t happen.” In recent history, I human resource and we are remaining true to them in all believe we have improved in our will- education manage- our decisions and actions. ingness to accept not only that chap- ment And let’s take another minute or ters are different in size, level of musi- • Past chorus director two to review our six-point mission. cal achievement, and mission, but also • Currently member of It’s worth repeating as often as the op- that Marietta and Atlanta portunity presents itself! 1. There is no boiler plate program for Metro Chapters • We enrich lives through singing. success • We perpetuate and celebrate the 2. There should ideally be programs to barbershop harmony style. accommodate the differences, and • We serve each new generation of 3. More of the time and energy of our singers through support of vocal volunteers and staff, at both the music education. Society and district level, and fi- • We serve audiences through an up- nancial resources must be redi- lifting, wholesome variety of rected wherever possible to chapter musical entertainment. assistance. • We serve our members by sharing How’s that for a mouthful? Some of fellowship, performance skills, and our leaders point out to us that the leadership development. majority of our chapters don’t send a • We help build better communities chorus to compete in any contest. It’s and a better world, bonding diverse probably a safe assumption that those people through the pure fun of chapters can generally be classified a cappella harmony as we “Keep the

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“recreational chapters” as opposed to director and other chapter leaders old and new?! “work-to-perfect-the-craft” chapters, have to offer, then go home and forget Fun is an element which we can and that the quality of their singing, in about it until same time next week, we easily define for ourselves, but have many cases, does not help them attract are not getting the full measure of en- some difficulty in defining for others. and retain new members. I think we joyment and positive experience pos- Some of the things that are fun for you can and will do more to assist our sible. You’ve all heard the adage may not be fun for me. However, we chapters in generating more variety, “What you get out of something de- do know this— if we look at our five energy, and fun at chapter meetings pends largely upon what you put into core values, of which fun is one, the AND the realization that, at whatever it.” I’m of the opinion that every chap- other four—singing, fellowship, en- level of singing proficiency, there is ter member should have a special as- richment and creativity—are them- great satisfaction in improvement. signment—a job—and we should en- selves, to a great degree, fun. It’s fun to Bottom line: I would hope that we courage that at every opportunity. It ring a well-tuned chord. It’s fun to agree that the success of our activities doesn’t have to be very time consum- learn new music and to learn to sing can be measured by the extent to ing, and it should be something the better. It’s fun to perform and to listen which they serve our members. individual enjoys and takes pride in to others perform—to entertain and be Singing, the first word in the doing. It can be a chapter leadership entertained. It’s fun and very satisfying motto, is almost taken for granted. It is role in music or administration, or it to contribute something of yourself to who we are. It is our first core value. can be responsibility for the risers or others. It’s fun to leave your daily cares Through singing in four-part harmony, making coffee. There’s plenty to be behind at least once a week, share we provide opportunities for personal done. I took one of Todd Wilson’s some energy and excitement with expression, spread joy in performance, chapter marketing courses at Harmony friends, and go out after the chapter and enrich our lives and the lives of College, and he listed under the head- meeting for a lemonade. We know we others. Although we often function as ing “delegation of chapter jobs” almost will keep singing. It shouldn’t be too fans of our heroes—favorite quartet 100 different possible assignments. difficult to encourage members to and chorus champions, for example— Give a member a special responsibility serve in some special individual way ours is primarily a participation sport. for which he is depended upon and that they enjoy. Fellowship is there for We love to sing. None of our programs appreciated, and the probability of re- the taking. or activities should ever relegate sing- tention increases dramatically. An English prayer goes: “Give us, ing to secondary importance. We sup- Fellowship is a large part of what Lord, a bit of sun, a bit of work, and a port vocal music education in our members seek and enjoy in our organi- bit of fun.” Joe Montana of football schools—whatever style—because zation. We hear much these days about fame said: “This is what it’s all about: that support is sorely needed to pre- the decline of social capital in our If you can’t have fun at it, there’s no pare future generations to enjoy the technological age. Don’t interpret that sense hanging around.” If members activity. Our Society began with a as a change in human nature. There aren’t having fun, they will likely name that referred only to the United was a pretty smart guy back in the leave. So what can we do to ensure States; then changed it to America; middle of the last century named that FUN, to the extent possible, is then decided we should “Keep the Abraham Maslow. He was a psycholo- experienced by all our members, Whole World Singing.” We can reach gist who determined that people are present and potential? In all our deci- out to form alliances with other motivated by different kinds of needs, sions and activities, put MEMBERS a cappella singing organizations, but and he categorized them according to FIRST. Request that every chapter de- make no mistake—whether in quartet their level of importance. First came velop goals and a mission statement— or chorus, competing or survival and self-preservation— such what they want to do and be. Work woodshedding, old songs or new ones, things as food, water, clothing, shelter toward designing Society and district we are primarily engaged in preserving and safety. Next in line after those services that address individual chap- and encouraging barbershop harmony. very basic requirements came “belong- ter goals, missions, and needs. Service is more important, I be- ing and social activity.” Cicero said, Orient those services toward vari- lieve, than we sometimes realize. “Life is nothing without friendship.” ety, humor, feel-good stuff, and ener- There are various kinds of service, but Every man in this room finds some of getic programs anyone can run. Keep here I’m talking about service by the his closest friends in barbershop variety and excitement in our district member in a volunteer organization. circles. What better place could there and Society conventions and func- To me, it means doing something be- possibly be to satisfy the need for ca- tions—and last but not least, in all our yond simple participation— contribut- maraderie than one of our chapter decisions and activities, put MEM- ing something extra. If we come to our meetings where men come together for BERS FIRST! ■ chapter meeting one night a week and the harmony of both spirit and song, are “spoon-fed” whatever the music and to share the experience with

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Antique Gold wins seniors gold Antique Gold of Greater Vancouver, B.C., took the gold in the hotly contested Barbershop Harmony Society’s international seniors quartet competition. Only two points separated Antique Gold, with a score of 856 points, from the second place Vintage Gold of ’s Bay Area. Only four points made the difference between first and the third- place Chicago Times of the greater Chicago area. A total of 26 quartets from the U.S., Canada, Sweden and England competed in the annual contest. This may be the first time a father and sons won their respective competitions within months of each other. Charlie and George are father and uncle, re- spectively, of Tom and Mark Metzger, two members of , the quartet that swept the regular quar- Antique Gold: tenor Tom Bates, 70; tet internationals last July. lead George Wakeham, 63; Score sheets and top ten: www. barbershop.org/ George Metzger, 58; scores Charlie Metzger, 59. Downloadable barbershop coming to iTunes Soon you'll be able to legally purchase thousands of barbershop performances from iTunes, Napster, Rhapsody, MusicMatch, and more! The Society has recently partnered with Naked are rather fragile so a by product of this effort will be Voice Records in a collaboration that will have a the conservation and preservation of the Society's profound effect on the availability of barbershop au- audio legacy. It is estimated that this initiative will dio worldwide. NVR is a record label owned by Bar- ultimately result in an available barbershop catalog of bershoppers (AIC members, in fact!) and dedicated tens of thousands of tracks! exclusively to the digital distribution of a cappella This body of music will join the digital catalog of music. NVR already available through a variety of the most Phase I of the project will make available world- popular legal music download services such as iTunes, wide virtually every quartet and chorus contest per- Napster, Rhapsody, and more. These services offer le- formance recorded at international contests since gal digital downloads and/or streaming delivery of CD 1999. Initial release is expected in the first quarter of quality audio on a piecemeal basis. Both Apple and 2006. Windows based computers are supported both with Over the succeeding months, NVR hopes to digi- and without the popular portable players such as the tize and add to the catalog, all contest music dating iPod, iRiver, Zen, GoGear, Sony and many more. back as far as the technology will allow. As you Watch this space for the launch of these incredible might imagine, old reel-to-reel tapes from the ’40s new music services!

Welcome New Chapters Dover, New Hampshire Chapter Kankakee, Illinois Chapter Casa Grande, Arizona Chapter Good Times Barbershop Harmony Chorus Spirit of Illinois Desert Sounds President Phillip Carson President John Gronski President Richard Timmerman Music Director Steven Jones. Music Director Bruce Richardson Central Alabama Chapter Northwest Ohio Chapter, Bowling Green, Ohio James River Chapter, Richmond, Virginia Voices of the South Voices of Harmony Soundworks President Don Stroup President Mark Blake President Paul Laurenz Music Director Ed Wharton Music Director Richard Mathey Music Director Joshua LeClerc

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Society to seek HQ site in Nashville The Society Board at its 2006 Midwinter Conven- tion in Sacramento adopted a motion instructing the Headquarters Relocation Committee to find an ap- propriate site for Society Headquarters in the Nash- ville area. “The Board feels that Nashville will prove the greatest location in which we can achieve our vision Vocal warmups to go, with Mayo of the Society’s future,” said Society President Drayton Justus. “Nashville’s international reputation You asked for it: a CD of the famous Paul Mayo "Road to Better as ‘Music City USA’ connects our musical art form Singing" program. Although Paul is now deceased, his fabulous with many other resources to advance our mission teaching will live forever through this new CD. Anyone wanting to and vision.” improve his or her singing should have this booklet and CD set that Strong possibilities for tourism, an excellent busi- features warm-up and voice-building exercises for all voice types. ness and employment climate, and a transportation- Order now (stock no. 4675, $20.00) at friendly central location were also cited as reasons www.harmonymarketplace.com for the choice. The action comes after four years of national Scholarships available for Harmony University search by a Harmony Hall Task Force and its succes- Here are four ways to support your barbershop education habit. Apply sor Headquarters Relocation Committee, both for these scholarships today! charged with evaluating and identifying locations for • Larry Ajer Scholarship the Society Board to consider. Nashville, Dallas-Fort Supports quartet coaching Worth, and the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor had www.barbershop.org/ID_044978 been considered finalist locations from an initial list • Earl Moon Scholarship of more than fifteen cities. General studies scholarship Although several Nashville-area facilities have www.barbershop.org/ID_047358 been reviewed, no specific site has been selected. • Lou Perry Scholarship “The Board’s action directs the committee to bring www.barbershop.org/ID_042565 back a list of options, and a business plan for reloca- Arranger’s scholarship competition. tion, including the actual site in Nashville, the • Directors Scholarships headquarters total operational needs, and the staff- www.barbershop.org/ID_060750 ing to support it,” said Justus. As many as 100 directors can take their first trip to Directors An initial timeframe for moving in 2007 is con- College tuition-paid! templated, although this will depend in part on the Apply online or call 800-876-7464 for details. See more Harmony Uni- progress of a new IT infrastructure installation, and versity info on page 17-18. the timeliness of the recommendations and negotia- tions in securing the best site within the Nashville market. “Our dedicated Harmony Hall staff has been ex- Found object tremely patient through this entire search,” said Ex- ecutive Director Ed Watson. “Some families may choose to not relocate, yet their professionalism con- of the month tinues to drive them to serve our members every day. The Board applauds the dedication and patience shown by our staff during this unsettling period of uncertainty.” ■

“Ted, it’s never easy making a change. But we feel this will be in the best interest of the organization....”

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 10 2/24/2006, 1:52 PM Spencer hired to lead Society music programs Rick Spencer has accepted the position of the Barbershop Harmony Society, core values lived Director of Music and Education for the Bar- deeply by heroes I follow: Joe Liles, Mel Knight, bershop Harmony Society. Greg Lyne.” “Every current and future member of this A 17-year member of the Society, Spencer organization should be given the opportu- started barbershopping at the age of ten, and has nity to experience barbershop harmony the directed choruses, sung in international-caliber way he wants it,” said Spencer. “I’m looking quartets, coached, and taught throughout North forward to leading a team of staff and volun- America and Europe. teers in expanding and developing educa- “Rick Spencer is a fine musician, vocalist, ar- tional programs to enrich the experience of ranger, teacher and extremely well organized,” said all Barbershoppers. Joe Liles, a past executive director who has served “These are exciting times for the Barber- as interim director of music education the past shop Harmony Society. Our Youth In Har- eight months. “He is in touch with youth and has mony and Collegiate Development programs great vision for the future of the Society. He has continue to grow due to the efforts of the already proven himself to be a good manager. I’m music staff and the countless volunteers in- looking forward to working with him in his new volved each year. We are developing programs to capacity.” build on this groundwork, to work more closely with Spencer earned a bachelor of arts degree in mu- other a cappella and music organizations to get more sic and a bachelor of science degree in music edu- young people singing and enjoying the experience cation from the University of Connecticut. Prior to that a cappella music offers. his time with the Society, Spencer was a sixth- “When you get right down to it, it’s all about ex- grade general music and chorus teacher in Con- periencing the music together, with people who en- necticut. joy singing this music as much as you do. That's the Spencer and his wife, Melissa, reside in Kenosha, very heart of the traditions and fraternal aspects of Wisconsin, with their baby girl, Caitlyn.

CONVENTIONS Join Rick’s team: music educator job open 2006 INDIANAPOLIS Major duties include: • Membership in the Barbershop July 2–9 • Develop and conduct music activi- Harmony Society. barbershop.org/indy ties for youth and music educators. • Proven success as musical director 2007 DENVER • Develop and conduct music festi- of a barbershop chorus. July 1–8 vals and workshops. • Competent computer skills. 2008 • Assist in curriculum development • Quality writing skills. NASHVILLE and implementation for Society • Experience in curriculum develop- June 29- July 6 2009 education programs. ment and implementation. ANAHEIM • Work with Harmony Foundation to • Excellent teaching skills. June 28- July 5 develop fundable music programs. • Extensive and barber- 2010 • Travel to various districts to facili- shop arranging skills desirable. PHILADELPHIA June 28- July 5 tate the Society’s mission state- • Quartet experience desirable. 2011 ment. • Instrumental experience (including KANSAS CITY • Assist with the planning of the composing or arranging for instru- July 3–10 Society’s annual Harmony Univer- mental ensembles) desirable. 2014 NASHVILLE sity • Willingness to travel. June 29-July 6 To apply for the position, send a MIDWINTER Qualifications: résumé with other supportive materials 2006 • Bachelors degree in Music or Music to: SACRAMENTO Education. Rick Spencer Jan. 15-22 • Prior work experience in a music Director of Music and Education www.barbershop.org/ midwinter related field. 7930 Sheridan Road 2007 • Previous experiences in providing Kenosha, WI 53143 ALBUQUERQUE music activities for youth. [email protected] Jan. 21-28

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CARDINAL DIXIE

QUARTIZZLE Aaron Rosenau (T), David Bjork (L), RINGSIDE Andrew Stainbrook (Bs), Jeff Braun (Ba) John Hiltonsmith (T), Robert Strong (L), www.harmonize.com/Quartizzle Willie Mays (Bs), Lee Franks (Ba) Contact: David, h: (317) 842-5974; w: (317) 576-5399 Contact: Robert, h: (901) 759-9653; w: (901) 485-0489 [email protected] [email protected]

CENTRAL STATES EVERGREEN

TAKE 4 Richard Kready (T), Jeff Kready (L), Aaron VOCAL MAGIC Burklund (Bs), Grant Hunget (Ba) Jeremiah Pope (Ba), Donald Rose (L), Mike Contact: Grant, h: (913) 764-8755; w: (816) 421-7050 Menefee (T), Ted Chamberlain (Bs) [email protected] Contact: Donald, h: (253) 756-8633; w: (253) 535-9881 [email protected]

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 12 2/24/2006, 1:06 PM MID-ATLANTIC FAR WESTERN FOUR ACES Nicholas Aiuto (L), Scott Risley (Bs), Richard Lewellen (Ba), Ed Cazenas (T) HI-FIDELITY www.harmonize.ws/skyline Gregg Bernhard (Ba), Martin Fredstrom (Bs), Contact: Nicholas, h: (703) 421-1962; Tom Moore (L), Craig Ewing (T) [email protected] www.hifidelityquartet.com Contact: Gregg, h: (951) 808-1988; w: (714) 904-7184 [email protected] JOHNNY APPLESEED LAND O’ LAKES

HOT AIR BUFFOONS AFTER MIDNIGHT Harry Haflett (Ba), Randy Baughman (Bs), Tom Matchinsky (T), David Bailey-Aldrich (L), Mark Lang (L), Denny Price (T) Steve McDonald (Bs), James Emery (Ba) Contact: Mark, h: (330) 638-5183; [email protected] Contact: James, h: (612) 824-7464; w: (952) 912-3074 [email protected] NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS

SKYLINE Tim Carter (T), Mark Betczynski (Ba), Doug Smith (Bs), Dan Starr (L) MEN IN BLACK www.harmonize.ws/skyline Raymond Johnson (Ba), Karl Hudson (Bs), Contact: Daniel, h: (630) 483-0418; w: (312) 715-6032 Tony Nasto (T), Oliver Merrill (L) [email protected] www.meninblackquartet.com Contact: Tony, (860) 869-6786; [email protected]

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THE AUTHENTICS Stephen Picyk (T), John Mallett (L), Rob Lamont (Bs), Lee Sperry (Ba) PARTY OF FOUR www.authenticsquartet.com Kevin Morey (T), Toby Shaver (L), Contact: Stephen, h: (905) 648-8194; w: (416) 353-2308; [email protected] Wally Krause (Bs), Mark Spear (Ba) Contact: Toby, h: (734) 578-2170; [email protected] ROCKY MOUNTAIN SUNSHINE

LAST CALL IGNITION! John Poore (T), (back) Mark Dan Testa (T), Curtis Terry (L), Schlinkert (L), (front) Aaron Ledger Dennis Malone (Bs), James Taylor (Ba) (Ba), Jerry Johnson (Bs) www.ignitionquartet.com Contact: Mark, h: (407) 855-7733; w: (407) 370-5562 Contact: Curtis, (720) 364-5800 [email protected] [email protected] SOUTHWESTERN SENECALAND

FELLOWSHIP Rich Bresenhan (T), Peter Frank (L), Drew Tepe (Bs), Joel Gross (Ba) f Oxley (back) (Bs), www.fellowshipqtet.com Greg Clancy (T), Jef Contact: Peter, h: (412) 215-0663; [email protected] Gary Lewis (front) (Ba), Tony De Rosa (L) www.maxquartet.com 14 The HARMONIZER • January/February 2006 Contact: Greg, h: (972) 874-8282; w: (972) 241-9993; [email protected]

Hz200601_P_0.pmd 14 2/24/2006, 1:08 PM HARMONY HOW-TO  Andy’s sure-fire path to fun and Zen enlightenment while learning notes How many times have we made it to rehearsal, ex- ily members would all rather get together and pitch in actly seven days after our previous chapter meeting $50 or $100 so that you can get connected to them and found ourselves thinking, “Darn, I haven’t worked and to the world. Get online! For those of you who on my song”? still work with tapes or even CDs (CDs are great for Have you ever witnessed a house being built these the car though), the learning curve will only get harder days? Two weeks max! Build a deck? Two or three days? and harder with age. I would hate to see talented sing- How about the time it takes to sew a missing button ers lag behind and be kept off the risers simply because from your favorite shirt? Okay, bad example because they couldn’t keep up. that tiny chore could take years! The point is this: Learning your part should not take Get an MP3 player (ideally as long as building a house, nor building a deck, and with voice recorder), a modern- definitely not as long as it takes to change one measly miracle audio device that costs round acrylic button lying in the junk drawer under little and is easy to use. Dump the batteries screaming “get off the couch and get me both your learning track and a outta here!” performance of the exact ar- From the first day I joined barbershop, I had to find rangement as sung by an inter- my own method of learning, my technique, my short- national level quartet. Take a cuts and my tricks, all designed to facilitate quick and walk during lunch with your accurate learning. Along the way I developed differ- trusty MP3 player. Bring it to the ent methods depending on the time of year, on what gym. Schedule a daily ½ hour technology was on hand or at my disposal as well as walk (rain or snow) with a pre- who I knew that could help me in my learning pro- cise goal in mind. Example: “I cess. will learn the lyrics to the intro, first Sometimes learning became more of a duty than a verse and chorus by the time I get back delightful experience. When that happened, I changed home.” Bring it when you go canoeing, hik- my methods to accommodate my boredom or my non- ing or when your do you’re gardening, shov- chalance. eling, painting. At first I thought that the song selection was caus- One of my favorite things to do is to head out early ing me to not want to learn the number, but soon I in the morning for groceries and sing along with my realized that if I used different techniques, tricks and MP3 player. I don’t care if people look at me like I just Andy Doré shortcuts, learning turned not only into a fun exer- fell from a spaceship. I play a game where I try to fin- is co-director cise, but a challenging one. It forced me to learn more ish this ultra-boring chore as fast as possible because I of the Quebec about music theory, computers and computer technol- hate shopping, and at the same time, I sing along with South Shore ogy, audio and visual, and instruments. It also led me a champ quartet and try to learn one song part before Saints and to communicate with and learn about many other sing- I am done. I rarely do, but my chore gets done and the lead of ers, recording quartets, musicians and Society staff once-painful food duty has been transformed into a GetSharp! members, not to mention members of my chorus. thirty minute sing-and-learn-fest. Contact: Over time, I discovered methods to incorporate adore@ learning with exercise, chores and hobbies and activi- Do not only listen to your learning tracks. Listen doreliaison.com ties. Below you will find hints and tricks that I have to quartet recordings not in your repertoire! Try to learn found incredibly valuable in keeping the “learning our one of the parts. By trying to learn from a performance, music” part of our hobby interesting, challenging and you get to hear what barbershop should sound like, most of all, fun! Read on! and you learn more than just notes, you learn vocal production, syncopation, breathing, performance and s), Get up to speed on technology. Buy a computer, interpretation from the champs! Listen to their tone, a (L) or get someone to donate one. Ask for it as your next how they play with volume and sound creation. Free birthday, anniversary, or holiday gift! I’m sure your fam- coaching! Some people will say that learning of a re-

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 15 2/24/2006, 1:11 PM cording causes people to learn arrange- as well as your sight-singing. When I be- crease your efforts because no one likes ments that are not common in the cho- gan singing barbershop, I did not read to be beaten by a kid! It is amazing how rus world, and then it is hard to unlearn music, but I played guitar, bass and pi- quickly we learn when we have to teach what you picked up off a quartet record- ano quite well simply by having a good the material to others. My retention of ing. I think that the pros outweigh the ear. Now, four years later, I can play a material has increased dramatically be- cons. barbershop score on the piano by read- cause I have the responsibility of teach- ing the chart. It was long and arduous ing others not only one part, but four Get music software like Finale®. but now I can read music and it makes parts! Install on your computer, then learn to learning my part that much more fun reproduce your score onto the software. and rewarding. The added bonus? I am Join or form a chapter quartet, or This teaches you music theory and helps staring to play pop, rock and classics by even better, invite outsiders to form a sight-singing, and by the time you enter reading the score! Double-whammy in- quartet. You can become the teacher and your part (you can also enter all four deed! you may recruit new members. parts if you wish) you will have a better appreciation for note accuracy and the Duet, trio or quartet during rehearsal Sing tags! What does this have to do reward will be that the computer will coffee break, or ask one of your accurate with learning your part? Nothing di- play back your part anytime you want, members to sing it for you to see if you rectly, but indirectly, it teaches you to perhaps while you are surfing the net or have any errors to correct. listen and repeat. It is a great method to playing bridge on-line or playing the learn how to learn. If you chum up to a ever-so popular Texas Hold’Em with Invite three members who sing the tagmeister, your listening/repeating abil- folks on the Web. (I have met many Bar- three other parts for a ride in your car ity will improve dramatically and will bershoppers while playing cards online (30-60 minute ride) with perhaps a game infiltrate into your time spent learning simply by telling them, on the chat, that of golf, billiards or bowling at the end of your part. I was listening to barbershop.) the road. You now have anywhere from Never go a day without listening and one to two hours of extra rehearsal time. learning with your learning track, even Get chummy with a great sight- A delight! if it means you listen to it while you are singer. Almost every chorus has a guy clipping your toenails. Not because you that can read off the paper (love/hate Ask a musician to play your part on have to, but because learning is a be- relationship, no?). Ask for help and have their preferred instrument while you sing havior that dwindles if we do not include an evening together when that gifted it. We all know people who can play an it regularly into our day-to-day life. It is person will share his talent with you and instrument simply by reading the chart. amazing how many of us will not go a become a no-cost coach. You may have Try this with anyone who has the chops, day without shaving, weighing ourselves, to share imported beverages; I under- it is fun. making a pot of coffee, turning off the stand Scotland has many fine flavors. house lights, sweeping the kitchen floor, Learn lyrics by recording your voice exercising or calling our parents or Record yourself singing your part, speaking the words as a poem. Play friends, but cannot find 15 minutes a day then give it to your section leader, or back the recording and try to speak the to have fun with our hobby. Combine your director, or another Barbershopper, lyric a split second before your recorded your learning with chores or into a regu- and ask him to highlight the sections voice does. Then incorporate the same lar routine, or learn with a friend. Make that need improvement. You might ask technique using the learning track. Sing it fun and you will learn faster and you a musician friend to help you by listen- a split second before the learning track will never find yourself thinking, “Darn, ing; he might become interested in join- voice. Play a game with your children I haven’t worked on my song.” ■ ing. Kill two birds with one stone. by teaching them the lyrics. If they can learn them faster than you, you will in- Play it on an instrument. Many of us have instruments lying around that are collecting dust: violins, guitars, trumpets, pianos, mandolins, organs, harmonicas, and even ukuleles. All these instruments can be used to play your part or more than one part at a time. The trouble is that many of us do not know how to play these dormant sound makers. Well then, here is a double- whammy. Buy a book or take a class on how to play the instrument. By learn- ing music theory and an instrument, you will immediately improve the speed and accuracy with which you learn your part

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BACK TO THE FUTURE

NEW HARMONY UNIVERSITY New Show Site—St. Joseph Theater Missouri Western State University You asked, we listened!

The Barbershop Harmony Society will return to St. Joseph, MO July 30—August 6, 2006 for an upgraded, exciting, new Harmony University. Photo by Dave Mosher • Realtime 2005 • Next Generation Chorus Significant remodeling and new meeting space (with International room for more people) has once again made it an • Honors Chorus Quartet Champions excellent fit for one of the most exciting weeks in • Open to the public barbershop…Harmony University! Open Enrollment New facilities mean plenty of room for ALL 2006 HIGHLIGHTS Barbershoppers of ALL stripes, from around the world! Mixed quartets welcome! New Name—Harmony University • Our primary aim and expertise is the • Three colleges within one University. advancement of barbershop harmony. All friends • Harmony College—classic Harmony College and fans of close harmony singing are welcome. offerings, including vocal production, arranging and songwriting, performance, CURRICULUM 2006 history, tag singing— New This Year—You asked, we listened! the works! • Barbershop Honors Chorus—Under the direction • Quartet College—a week of intensive coaching for of the incomparable Mark Hale, this your quartet. auditioned chorus will be one of the • Directors College—develop as a musician, main features of the Saturday night leader, and passionate advocate for show. Spend all week rehearsing with barbershop harmony. one of the Society’s greatest directors. • Learning CDs and music for all Open to all members of the Barbershop general sessions will be mailed out to Harmony Society. all attendees in advance. • History of Barbershop II—David Wright has • Meet the new Dean of Harmony expanded more exciting information to be shared University, Rick Spencer. with barbershop singers young and old. • Bring Your Chorus—(Full Week or Weekend New Facilities—We asked, they listened! Session) Bring your entire chorus and receive 2 hours of chorus • New dormitory! Everyone housed in the newest coaching daily by the Society’s dorms on campus. top coaches. When the chorus is • State of the art “smart” classrooms. not receiving coaching, members • The new Fulkerson Center for general sessions can choose from the many great and other special events is attached to Harmony College track courses. the cafeteria.

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• The Quartet Factory—Everything you need to LEARN FROM THE BEST know about starting a quartet or a quartet FACULTY ON THE PLANET! development program for your chapter. • Finale Basics—Creating arrangements you can This year's faculty includes David Wright, Fred update, email, playback and transpose. King, Farris Collins, Dave Calland, Royce Ferguson, Tom Gentry, Brandon Guyton, Rob • You Be the Judge—Ever wonder what the judges Hopkins, Burt Szabo, Bill Myers, Joe Hunter, are listening to or looking for? Find out from three Cindy Hansen and many, many more! experienced judges, then practice scoring in “your category.” • Theory—Directors College Theory classes are now open to ALL students at Harmony University. • More quartet classes than ever before including MC, Rehearsal Techniques, Choosing Music, and many more! • New classes for directors including Class Voice for Directors, The Art of Possibilities, and more. 2006 Harmony University Prices: • More quartet coaching spaces than ever before. We will be capping the limit at 30 quartets this Early Admissions (Through March 1, 2006) year. Sign up quickly to ensure you get a spot. Members, Directors of Society Choruses, Affiliates • The same great offerings that you come back for and Music Educators—$525 year after year including Physics of Sound, Commuter—$400 (includes meals) Directing Techniques, Music Theory, Arranging, (Non-member add $125 to above costs) Performance, Vocal Techniques and many, many more! After March 1, 2006 Society Members, Directors of Society Choruses, New Weekend Session—You asked, we listened! Affiliates and Music Educators—$575 Can’t make it for the whole week? Come to the Commuter—$450 (includes meals) Weekend Session. Meet up with the week-long Next Generation—$375 Harmony University students on Thursday night, (Non-member add $125 to above costs) August 3, 2006 for the “Mid-Term Bash” and then a $100 increase to all tuition prices after June 15, 2006 special opening session just for you. Choose from over 20 classes on Friday and Saturday as an Weekend Session individual or bring your quartet or chorus and get Society Members, Directors of Society Choruses, coaching from the Society’s top coaches (limited to Affiliates—$195 12 quartets). The Friday and Saturday night shows Commuter—$150 (includes meals) are also part of the fun experience of the (Non-member weekend add $50) Weekend Session. $50 increase to weekend prices after July 15, 2006

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ny ensemble might come to a point where a significant repertoire turnover becomes appropriate. Perhaps the group has been singing the same material for many years and it’s time to find new ways to keep the excitement by learning new music. Maybe a dynamic new director is at the helm and he or she is excited to present new challenges to the chorus. Or maybe there are even “tricky” musical elements which might be addressed in new pieces, providing opportunities for mastery of such things. Whatever the reason, there is often much apprehension both as a singer on the risers and as the director in Afront in making the decision to take this step. Many questions, without any concrete answers exist: How will we learn this new music? How many new songs are too many? How will the singers react to the high learning curve? Do we drop the songs we’ve been performing for years? What if the chorus doesn’t like one (or more) of the new songs? There are countless unanswered questions. Eventually, as the process continues, each one will be an- swered. THE PORTSMOUTH, N.H. AREA IS A VERY ARTSY COMMU- NITY; at one point, I found 14 choral groups advertis- THE ONLY SONGS ing“ for members! We are in the battle of our lives just “WE CARRY from trying to attract singers to come through our doors. one spring show This chorus has been together for almost 30 years. to the next are the It became a very “old” chapter, very fast. We have ones we sing on lived with that legacy for 25 years and were routinely contest. We fig- dismissed by the community. The only way out was ure if they’re pay- to learn to sing correctly and to perform better than ing to see a show, any of the other groups so singers might want to see they should see a what we are all about. new show, not Every chorus hits walls of skill achievement. With the same one beginning choruses, notes and words will remain the Jayson Ryner they saw last Jim Dodge wall if you don’t do things to move past it. River City Chorus year. Yankee Clippers Chorus We have spent a lot of time trying to eliminate Mason City, Iowa We often put Portsmouth, N.H. vertical singing from the moment a new song is intro- in the program a duced. The singing gets stilted right away and remains coupon-like slip for audience members that way. As the chorus has progressed, we are start- to list songs they’d like to hear us sing; ing to get a more legato feeling with the music. sometimes we bring a song back after a Now that we are figuring this part out, we need to concentrate a few years. Being from Mason City, we bit more on tempo, especially for swing and up-tunes. We need to rotate the music into learn to sing with our bodies and to honor the beat patterns of each our show so we always have something of these genres. My feeling is that we can only do that by intro- from there. ducing new music that is unblemished by old habits. To learn new material, we turn down As always, everything we do as directors hinges on what songs we shows between January 1- March 15. We decide to sing. We can keep it really simple, or attempt charts that also turn down shows from mid-August stretch our skills. I like a little of both. We did “Everybody Loves a until contest (beginning of October) for Lover” last year in preparation for “Goodnight Sweetheart preparation. Of course, if a unique per- ,Goodnight” this year in preparation for “When I Lift Up My Head” formance opportunity does come along compiled by later this year. The last one will be a stretch for us but we have to try during those two times, we often will Rick Spencer it. When your chorus rewards you with amazing performances and make ourselves available for the perfor- Director of the acquisition of new skills, it is a director’s duty to push them to mance. Music Education newer places that they haven’t imagined yet. If they push back, I’ll The guys like it this way. They have and Services have to rethink this strategy—but it hasn’t happened yet!! reasons to keep coming to rehearsal all year. New spring show stuff in the sum- mer and fall, new contest stuff in the ” spring. IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Read full transcripts at www.barbershop.org/harmonizer ”

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 19 2/24/2006, 1:13 PM I THINK A NEW DIRECTOR SHOULD TURN THE REP- I THINK YOU NEED TO TURN OVER “ERTOIRE OVER QUICKLY but find songs much like HALF OF YOUR REPERTOIRE EACH what they sang in the past to start with. It’s “YEAR so that every two years you much easier for a director to change some- turn over your repertoire com- thing than a chorus. I turned the chorus’s rep- pletely, or as much as possible ertoire over almost entirely the first year so anyway. Singing the songs you the chorus could learn songs where we weren’t learned two years ago, the way fighting each other interpretively. you were singing two years ago Mark Hale I’ve never been into too specific a theme Jim DeBusman is counterproductive to your but would rather present a show with several Dairy Statesmen musical development. As you Santa Fe Springs, Calif. smaller themes, say, three or four songs per Racine, Wis. grow as singers you get better. group. It’s easy for an audience to understand It is always best to incorporate and you’re not stuck with sixteen Jolson songs. Be- those better habits into new material than try to change cause there is a finite number of songs a chorus can old habits in old material. sustain, you should be choosing music to replace cer- The Dairy Statesmen have 15 active songs in their tain songs that need to be dropped for whatever rea- repertoire; which includes everything except our son. Christmas music. We have such a strong community There’s a dirty little dichotomy in choosing music: presence all year, but especially during the holiday sea- on one hand a chorus likes to learn new music and son that we have an extensive holiday repertoire of gets bored with it quickly; on the other hand, the music about 12 pieces. We also turn this repertoire over an- that the chorus has known the longest very often is nually, averaging four to six new Christmas/holiday the best stuff they do, and the audience can tell the songs each year. difference. A lot of choruses get bogged down with In the two sets of repertoire there are some stan- the idea that they don’t want to repeat songs for an dard, “staple” songs that the singers just love to sing audience. However, in many cases the audience ei- and perform. From our repertoire, “Wonderful World,” ther would love to hear it again (since when did more “Irish Blessing” and “America” come to mind. These than a single hearing become intolerable?) and can’t are signature songs for us and should be kept. We do remember that they heard it in the first place. The work on them to improve how they sound, and while main thing is to note when songs are getting tired or some older habits may creep in every once in a while, the chorus just doesn’t like to sing them. it is important to the guys to keep these songs Always try to perform songs that the chorus loves active. ■ to sing, because we have to live with them week after week—the audience only has to hear them once. ” Mix the song choices up so there is a good variety COMMON THEMES of music, as well as delivery choices (straight ahead, with choreo, with a soloist, by a quartet or small en- Regardless of size or skill, semble, up-tune, ballad, religious, inspirational or pa- triotic, etc.) Finally, before choosing music for a reper- these choruses think alike in many ways.... toire try and design a perfect show you’d like to give. Consider the number of songs that will fill the time Repertoire size desired and then write out the outline: opener, famil- • Typically 9-15 songs in active repertoire iar uptune, barbershop ballad, novelty song, solo num- • Holiday repertoire of 8-10 ber, patriotic song, closer, etc. Then, using your cur- rent repertoire, drop in the songs you already do and Using “themes” in repertoire consider where you have holes. Many choruses have • Not a driving force repertoires that resemble my mom’s living room—ac- • Don’t lock so tightly to a theme that you can’t cidentally eclectic due to poor planning. sing an informal performance Teaching method I DO NOT PICK SONGS FOR A SPECIFIC THEME. All our songs ” • Mixed approaches work best: quartet method, can be integrated in the current repertoire and be avail- “ CDs/MP3 learning tapes, speed the process able for performances. We do, however, learn music • High expectation for “off the paper” speeds to sharpen our skills in performing certain musical el- learning ements. For example, we specifically learned “You • Don’t allow old bad habits into new songs! Make Me Feel So Young” for the purpose of improv- Jack Pinto ing our ability to perform a swing-tune successfully. As Benefits to chorus as a result a result, it was our highest scoring up-tune in the eight Brothers In • New material becomes a source of continu- years we have been a chorus, scoring an average 81.7. Harmony ous performance improvement We will most likely be singing swing tunes for future Easton, Pa. • Keeps singers coming back each week! choices.” 20 The HARMONIZER • January/February 2006

Hz200601_P_0.pmd 20 2/24/2006, 1:14 PM Makeover your show IT’S A PRIMARY PERFORMANCE GOAL in the life of a barbershop chorus: a big annual show. Your best music, best singing, biggest audience, and fanciest venue. And you’ve been doing it the same way for the past 29 years. How’s attendance doing? How are rev- enues doing? How is your satisfaction as a performer? Are your BEFORE: regular patrons coming to see you out of a sense of obligation, or Cast/Chorus show • A small cast acts out a because they know they’ll get a new treat each time around? You scripted storyline might be due for an extreme makeover, barbershop show edition. • Chorus generally remains on the risers and sings songs that reflect the action of the scene, but not necessarily participate in the scene BEFORE: Emcee/Chorus on risers show Strengths Parade of Quartets/ Chorus concert setting • Script tends to have greater • Chorus stands in formation on the risers and sings; emcee introduces dramtic possibilities to en- songs from lectern hance musical settings • Emcee performs casual patter and jokes/anecdotes, or • Typically more visual inter- • Emcee follows a scripted storyline which links songs together in a theme est in players moving about and interacting more with Strengths one another • Simplest style to execute, requiring minimal technical work • Limited theatrical training • Sstrong joke-telling emcee can build audience rapport and enthusiasm required of most chorus sing- • Supports infinite thematic variety in materials ers Limitations Limitations • Theatrical presentation is • Emcee carries a great deal of responsibility; might not “make” the show, only as good as its actors but can certainly break it • Can bog down in script (es- • Can become stale over time, without new faces/approaches pecially if amateurish) in- • Disconnect between lighthearted emcee material and musical num- stead of singing bers can diminish effect of either. Painful example: “Ha ha ha! Now, • Some actors may be removed let’s listen to ‘So Long, Mother.’” from contributing to chorus • Unscripted emcee (especially if unfamiliar with barbershop audiences) performance can stray into inappropriate/offensive material • Stronger scriptwriter and • Visually static, lacking dramatic interest to keep audience immersed stage director required

BEFORE: Full theatrical (or “Musical”) show • Chorus members play characters integrated into a storyline by • Risers are replaced with sets and the chorus members become supporting actors to the Bill Rashleigh entire production. Music Educator/ Strengths Limitations Chorus Director Development • High entertainment potential, • May become amateurish in hands of inexperi- “complete” entertainment expe- enced writer, director or actors rience • Requires higher performance skills • Takes full advantage of sophis- of cast/chorus ticated theaters/auditoriums • Rehearsal time for dramatic portions can de- tract from singing rehearsal • More failure points in technical execution

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• Use a different emcee. Get a fresh face and ap- proach to show. Find someone in your district with a quick wit or in a funny quartet to tackle the task. • Edit the material. Many times we just leave it up to the emcee to select their own material, but if it is the same old jokes that your audience has heard for years, you would be the ones to know that. • Rehearse with the emcee. If you get the chance, especially if you provide a script, work with the emcee on line delivery to set the mood appropriate to the song. You can read the script the way you CAN THE CORN— think it will best reflect the mood and record it, to Now might be a good time to give the emcee an opportunity to hear your inflec- review emcee jokes. How many tions. times will we be asked why there • Use a different stage director. Perhaps contact a are interstate highways in local college, university or community theater to Hawaii? find an aspiring actor/director to work with the emcee or vamp up the script a bit. • Restyle the script by referring to the “Six Meth- ods of Song Introduction” in the Show Production Manual. Make sure any material used is fresh. • Work to tighten up the timing, eliminating white space. • Break up the chorus formation on one or more songs. If they have been standing on risers for every song, consider a more loose blocking for a song or two, perhaps on platforms instead of risers. • Emcee can act as a single character introducing the songs as a story-teller. • Split the emcee responsibilities between two char- acters. • Move to Cast/Chorus style show. Sometimes the best makeover is to change style completely.

AFTER THE SHOW IS DONE: WHAT NEXT? Now that the big show is over: what do you do with the songs and script? Will they work for a Lions Club performance, or at the mall? How might you transition or apply the extreme makeover to your casual performances? • Determine the songs to be used and the order in which they will be sung. Just like a show, start with a solid opener, this could be followed by an easy beat song, then a ballad or a humorous number. You should have enough songs for a 20-30 minute package. • Adapt the show script. The same methods of song introductions available in a show are also avail- able in a singout. Write the script so it provides some variety in how the songs are introduced, keeping the pacing quick. • Consider some staging possibilities for variety. Changing chorus positions, perhaps to a more loose- style for a ballad, would provide some variety in the stage picture. • Include an audience sing-along. These can be fun. Have your chorus members mingle with the audience for this portion. When they hear someone singing well, talk to them afterwards inviting them to attend a meeting. Never pass up the opportunity to recruit. • Include small set pieces. Particularly if you are singing songs with a thematic connection.

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 22 2/24/2006, 1:15 PM AFTER: Cast/Chorus show • Recruit actors from outside the chorus. They can be found in nearby choruses or from local community theatres or college/university. • Consider a fast-paced, energetic, Emcee/Chorus on Risers show. The variety and excitement of a well-produced, thematic show can be very entertaining for your audiences. • Rehearse the actors separately from the chorus. This gives you a chance to help guide and further assist in character development and continuity. • Upgrade the set pieces. You can rent backdrops, scrims and other special effects devisces to help

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DESIGNED IN THE UK AND CREATED IN OHIO FOR HARMONY JUBILEE— Mark Christ, public relations vice president for the Lorain, Ohio Chapter, displays the images his son designed for the Lorain Chapter’s annual show. Not only does the Golden Crescent Chorus wow its audiences with great barbershop singing, it also creates the mood for each song with suggestive, colorful scenery. John Christ, a graphic artist working for a design firm in London, England, builds on themes from the show repertoire to design the colorful images seen here. The scaled images are emailed to the chapter construction crew, which reproduces them as ink jet color transparencies which are then sketched onto panels and painted by chorus members. From left: Dan Van, Jim Nichols, John Lengen, Ken Foisy, Tom Kirk, and (kneeling) Chapter President Don Flock.

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Tag Singing Join us July 2-9, 2006 for the with Bill Rashleigh and Barbershop Harmony Society’s 68th Annual Jim Bagby International Convention & Contests

The Best Contests International Quartet Contest—Fifty of the world’s top Next Generation quartets performing at ever increasing levels of musical Trivia Master excellence and artistry. with Patrick McAlexander and International Chorus Contest—A new, more inclusive event featuring more choruses than ever before—30 chorus competitors will vie for the chorus gold medal on Friday, split into two sessions. Gold Medal Hour The College Quartet Contest—Rapidly becoming one of our with Realtime hottest attractions at the summer convention. Here’s an opportunity for you to ask them the question you’ve always wanted The Best Special Events answered by our champions and hear them sing some of The Association of International Champions Show—The their most famous songs. perennial favorite parade of our championship quartets plus the ever-popular AIC Chorus under the direction of Clay Hine. Master Class The Harmony Foundation Show—A benefit show for the with Masters Of Harmony charitable arm of the Barbershop Harmony Society that has Experience some of the featured compelling performances by groups like the Kings techniques and philosophies Singers, the Swingle Singers and . Other acts that won them the gold for the confirmed for this year include our current quartet champion sixth time and hear their glorious sound one more time. Realtime, with the BUZZ, The Alley Cats, and VoCa.

World Harmony Jamboree—The greatest variety of barbershop sounds assembled in one show. Men, women, Directors Class choruses, quartets in a rainbow of sounds to celebrate the Explore rehearsal techniques and address concerns that are human voice. certain to assist you and your chorus be better at what you do.

Opening Ceremony—Back by popular demand, this proud and inspiring Olympic-style opening event with a flag procession will Singing Barbershop Copyright, honor the competitors, their districts and our affiliate organizations. for Life Butterflies Not Wrong with Jim Bite the Dust with Joe Liles Mixed Harmony Showcase—With men and women blending DeBusman with Gary Plaag their voices in concert.

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IT’S EVEN SCARIER WHEN DAVE BARRY SINGS with HotShots. From left: James Kastler (T), Andrew Borts (L), Dave, Paul Agnew (Bs), Mitch Greenberg, (Ba). Dave Barry’s quartet treasure

WHEN YOU’RE A PULITZER PRIZE WINNING WRITER Creat- going to be used in the puzzle. They also mysteri- ing mind-bending clues for your annual scavenger ously asked us to record a snippet of “Sweet hunt in Miami, you’d better be able to keep a secret. Adeline.” With no control of our material, this However, it might be a good idea to warn the quar- meant most of our comedy songs were scratched off tet you brought in to be part of the puzzle just how the list because they were afraid it would be too con- big a role they were playing in your game. fusing. However, we did get to keep “Lydia the Tat- Every year, authors Dave Barry (Miami Herald) tooed Lady” and had a blast watching people try to and Tom Schroder (Washington Post) host a day- write down the lyrics in hopes of finding a hidden long event called the Herald Hunt for the Miami clue. (Waterloo? What year was Napoleon Herald, that is a bizarre mix between a scavenger defeated…that’s got to be the clue!) Some teams hunt and a series of mind-melting brain teasers. The stayed through several performances thinking the event is so popular that 7500 people showed up from clue was harder than it really was. They were lucky around the nation this year to form teams in hopes that Dave told us not to sing our pig-latin version of Paul Agnew of solving all the puzzles. This year, HotShots from “Caroline!” (Paul@ the Sunshine District was honored to be featured as Just before the contest started, we took the center 4hotshots.com) one of the four main puzzles. stage at City Hall in sings bass When we were approached by Dave’s assistant, Coral Gables and tested in HotShots. Judi Smith, a Sweet Adeline who sings in the South the mics with “The He loves to Florida Jubilee (directed by our tenor, James) we in- Weather Channel Song” plug their web stantly agreed to be one of the “clues”. Judi said that – making fun of how we site at www. when she suggested using a quartet Dave immedi- South Floridians live our 4hotshots.com ately thought a barbershop quartet would be a great lives glued to The HotShots! way to present a set of puzzle clues and add some Weather Channel dur- HotShots! entertainment to the event. Fortunately, he did not ing hurricane season. HotShots! have any negative preconceptions and did not ask us Considering many Got it? to show up in straw hats or handle bar mustaches! people at the Hunt still Contest winners (Not that there’s anything wrong with that.) We did did not have their elec- Mark Engelberg and agree to wear matching socks. tricity restored from hur- Steve Friedland have Preparing for the event was simple enough. We ricane Wilma’s visit, the barbershop just gave them a list of our repertoire and included bit was greatly appreci- experience, which all of the lyrics to our songs. They picked the songs ated and they rewarded helped them solve that would fit the puzzle without being too mislead- us with a standing ova- the final puzzle to win ing, but refused to tell us how the songs chosen were tion. Well, okay, they the contest.

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 32 2/24/2006, 1:18 PM were already standing at the edge of “The HotShots were sage of us singing a couple of bars of the stage, it was outside and there a terrific addition “Sweet Adeline” followed by “The were no chairs, but we’re not going Beatles singing Eight Days A split hairs now, are we? to the Herald Hunt: Week.” The astute players figured Our clue was a clever one. Show terrific singers, personable, out they had to get the key to programs were handed out to the Sweet Adeline from the program, contestants. On the outside was a and very funny. Also, there are add it to the number 8, then find barbershop quartet with a quote the next clue on the puzzle map. underneath that said, “Music is the four of them, which is exactly (B-8) key to understanding.” Inside the what we look for in a In the true spirit of barbershop program was information on twenty fraternity we immediately pressed songs that supposedly are in our rep- barbershop quartet.” the winners into service singing a ertoire. Under each song title was the —Dave couple of polecats! Overall, the composer, lyricist, arranger and key experience was one of the high- for the song. Now, if you wrote down lights of HotShots’ quartet career the key to the four songs we sang you and we are proud to say we represented ended up with D-Eb-E-D. (Don’t email the final clue was announced from the our fellow Barbershoppers in high me – those aren’t the real pitches of stage by Dave Barry. Teams immedi- style. Dave Barry commented, “the the songs.) Easy, huh? Well, you have ately took off in all directions trying to HotShots were a terrific addition to to write out the keys as DEflatED – or figure out the puzzle so they could win the Herald Hunt — terrific singers, Deflated. This still meant nothing un- a trip to the Caribbean. Within min- personable, and very funny. Also there til you noticed on the puzzle map that utes, people following a red herring in are four of them, which is exactly what there is a drawing of a deflated blimp a the puzzle started coming up to us and we look for in a barbershop quartet.” couple of blocks from our stage. A asking which of us was David Wright – It’s always fun to get showered with quick run over to the location indi- having wrongly deduced his name compliments, but it’s frustrating when cated on the map brought you to the from the program as the final solution! they tell you they didn’t realize barber- front window of a toy store. Observant Since we weren’t privy to the inside shop was still around. We’re doing our contestants noticed that in the win- information, all we could do was tell part to change that, and you can help dow of the store were several items people we were not the final answer. us. If you like brainteasers, go to with prices, including, oddly enough, a Still, it didn’t take too long for the www.tropichunt.com to see how it all deflated soccer ball. The price on the winners to emerge – with the team works, then make plans to come to ball was the solution to the puzzle. including two Barbershoppers! Miami next November. Barring any (Yeah, me too…) This was one of the The winning team had a slight ad- hurricanes (ix-nay on the urricane- easier puzzles! vantage because of the two players hays), we’re going to enter an all-bar- At the end of the day, and after that had experience singing barber- bershop team in hopes we can win top singing the same four songs repeatedly shop. We found out later that the final honors. We’re going to win it, as long for three hours (reminds me of prepar- clue directed contestants to call a tele- as next year’s theme isn’t Gregorian ing for contest – just with less crying), phone number to hear a recorded mes- Chants! Why men barbershop OHMIGAWD I’M STANDING NEXT TO ALYSSA MILANO! OC Times managed to stay conscious between songs while performing at the starlet’s birthday party. Show this picture to your teen son, then find out if he’d like to give barbershop another chance.

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The World’s Largest VLQ*: George, Abe, Teddy, Tom Jefferson...

THE IDEA CAME FROM A We were al- MEMBER of the Shrine of lowed to bring Democracy Chorus in cameras and vid- Rapid City, S.D., which eos, but could not meets almost in the take pictures of shadow of Mount the steps or the Rushmore. What would security measures be it be like for a barber- in the immediate shop quartet to sing on area leading to the top of the world’s largest back of the monu- Non-presidents in the quartet? ment. We were VLQ included Chuck It turned out not to be given full access to Knowlton, Jim such a far-fetched no- the cavernous but Gogolin, Pete tion. Veteran Rapid City empty “Hall of Anderson, Del Beck Chapter leader Chuck Records,” envi- and Jim Bagby. Knowlton has gotten to sioned by sculptor know Gerard Baker, su- Gutzon Borglum as the repository for writings of perintendent of the Presidents Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson and Teddy Mount Rushmore National Monument, who told Roosevelt. The hall is below another set of steps him that some small groups are permitted to go to leading up to the 60-foot-tall faces. the top of the famed granite landmark. We climbed to the back of the neck of George I was along because Chuck has invited me several Washington, and there the five of us sang “This Is times to be the clinician for the annual “Harmony My Country” and Joe Liles’ overlay to “America the Happening in the Hills,” involving chapters from Beautiful.” By that time, the park was open and early across the Black Hills area. They gather for a day- arrivals in the spacious amphitheater below could long festival in August, culminating with a Saturday hear the sound bouncing around. Creating the har- night concert as part of the impressive lighting cer- mony at 5,700 feet were Knowlton, Jim Gogolin, emony at Mount Rushmore. If you’ve never seen the Pete Anderson, Del Beck and me. ceremony, I highly recommend it as a patriotic and When we returned, folks below were asking “Was visual delight. that you singing up there?” Naturally, we wanted to This past August, Chuck arranged for four mem- say, “Nope, it was the presidents.” bers of his chapter to meet at 6:30 a.m. in Baker’s We didn’t actually sing on top of the four faces, office, just past the Hall of Flags in the sprawling en- because Ranger Darin said the rule is to allow only trance to the park. Joann and I were invited to go one person at a time to rappel up the rope to reach along, and our group was joined by Tony Perrottet, a the top of George’s head. There the ranger took pic- writer for the Smithsonian magazine; his article is tures of each of us, with Lincoln in the background due in the May issue. — stunning! We were guided up the mountain by soft-spoken Oestman also said he’d lead one of us at a time Ranger Darin Oestman, a personable South Dakota atop Jefferson, too, but by then, he knew us all pretty native who’s a fount of information. Within the first well, and pretty soon, everyone was on top of ol’ 15 minutes, Chuck had given him chapter and verse Tom — all with their cell phones out, like kids, on the Rapid City meeting night, and we’d all hollering “Guess where I am?!?” pitched in about the joy of barbershopping. But the There is no ready access to the tops of the other young government employee allowed that singing two presidents; probably just as well for them. was not really his thing. But before we headed back down, we persuaded There’s no trail, just a fairly ambitious climb Oestman to sing one tag with us. ■ through rocks and pines, culminating in a set of 200 stairs.

Author Jim Bagby (above left) directs the Kansas City Heart of America Chorus * Very Large Quartet and won gold as baritone of The .

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Cardinal Illinois Jerry Kishbach Southwestern Harrisburg, PA John Edris Bob Maurus Bucky Buchholtz Porter-LaPorte Counties, Rock Island, IL James Major Austin, Mahanoy City, PA IN Larry Snyder Central Texas Corridor, Rock Island, IL Joseph McTigue TX Central States Philadelphia, PA Theron Wiley Robert Chapman Klaus Frank Bloomington, IL Paul Miller Centroplex, TX Overland Park, KS Allegany County, MD John Clark Johnny Raymond Rudacille Dixie Northwest Arkansas, AR Appleseed Dundalk, MD John Foster Bill Bremer Jr George Salsburg Centroplex, TX Savannah, GA Frank Buffington Heart of Ohio- Philadelphia, PA Don Hackett Ed Cates, Jr. Columbus, OH Sabie Torsiello Dallas Metro, Beaufort, SC Greater Central, OH Ocean County, NJ Town North Plano, TX Frank Cristina Stan Friedline Vincent Trapane Fred Kuddes Nashville, TN Miami-Shelby, OH Columbia-Montour Corpus Christi, TX Raymond Herring Steve Geroski County, PA Einar Pedersen North East Tennessee, TN Fostoria, OH Emil Zeller Greater New Orleans, LA Brian Holland Glenn Kern Patapsco Valley, MD Bob Roberts Winston-Salem, NC Alle Kiski, PA Northeastern Fort Worth, TX Tom Schlinkert Dick Newton Nicholas Shibylo Marietta, Roswell, Maumee Valley, OH Hank De Martino Corpus Christi, TX Stone Mountain, GA Troy, NY Joe Nixon Maurice Sterling Bud Schneider Mansfield, OH Ronald Mead Big “D”, TX Savannah, GA Waterbury/Derby, CT Pix Randall Otis Stracener Bill Sutton Marion, OH Jon Shafer Southeast Texas, TX Spartanburg, SC Springfield, MA Fowler Terry Bill Worthington Land O’ Lakes Leon Shapiro Centroplex, TX Savannah, GA Kenneth Clayton Norwood, MA Jim Williams Sunshine Evergreen Beloit, IL Dale Goenner Frank Thorne - K Ping Alberdi Paul Gauthier St Cloud, MN Pasco County, FL Yakima, WA Ontario Dan Waselchuk John Bishop Jerry Koltun Appleton, WI John Cameron Orlando, FL Snohomish County London, ON Jim Chisholm Bill Ummel Mid-Atlantic Ross Mitchell Ocala, FL Coeur D’ Alene, ID Scarborough, ON Robert Benton Gil Collingwood Far Western Columbia-Montour Pioneer Sarasota, FL County, PA Dick Harrison William Dostalek Charles Bickel Al Martin Inland Empire, CA Battle Creek, MI Suwannee Valley, FL Altoona, PA Gene Henry Bill Getty Bruce Bolstad Tom Shepherd Palomar Pacific, CA Gaylord, MI Melbourne, FL Mt. Vernon Jerry Merrill Floyd Holmquist Alexandria, VA Frank Thorne - D Rocky Mountain Pensacola, FL Karl Brecheisen Alvin Thompson Arnold Hyman Stroudsburg, PA John De Foe Palomar Pacific, CA Denver MountainAires, Suwannee Valley, FL Donn Grady CO John Wunderlin Keith Markley Frank Thorne - J North Valley, CA Keith Markley Palm Harbor, FL Don Herman Longmont, CO Ray Neal John Zula Nassau-Mid Island, NY Naples/Fort Myers, FL Greater Phoenix, AZ Earl Huff Seneca Land John Smeets, Jr. Lewistown, PA Donald Houghton Dana Point Harbor, CA Linwood Ireland Sr Auburn, NY Paul Gulder Dundalk, MD Ed Oakley Danny Kegel Buffalo, NY Pottstown, PA

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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL OVER THE TOP LEADERSHIP GIVING PROGRAM REACHES 110% OF GOAL

The new Foundation giving feature of Donor

Every now and then an opportunity Choice has been some of the most welcome news

“ comes along that you know is right for barbershop enthusiasts during ‘05.This option for its time. The“ 2005 President’s provides each individual donor a way to direct up Council Leadership Challenge was to 30% of any gift to the Annual Fund, including one of those. President’s Council membership contributions, to their District or Chapter. Chapters in every district Ev Nau, Harmony Foundation will be receiving gift income in the next few Director of Major Gifts weeks because of Donor Choice contributions last year. ix very generous and farsighted President’s Council members each gave $10,000 to Together with every gift to the Foundation’s S annual fund, these individuals make it possible for create a giving challenge and act as pacesetters in helping the President’s Council one young man to say, reach a goal of 200 members by December 31, 2005. New and renewing members who joined If it were not for barber- between September 15 and December 31, 2005 shop, I wouldn’t be in had their membership matched by a $1,000 from “ college now. I really wasn’t the Leadership Challenge. planning to go to college. I “The Board of Trustees joins me,”states Clarke never had music lessons, Caldwell, President and CEO of Harmony just barbershop vocal coaching. Now,

Foundation,“in offering sincere thanks to these I’m a music student at the University noteworthy members for their investment and of Miami, studying for a Jazz/Vocal “ vision in creating the 2005 President’s Council Leadership Challenge: degree. The one type of music I will sing the rest of my life is barbershop. • Warren Capenos • Roger and Sue Lewis • Don Gray • Randy and Jolene Loos Paul Saca, Fortissimo • Buzz and Jean Haeger • Russ and Shirley Seely The increase in giving to Harmony Foundation and “For Roger and Sue Lewis, the music programs of the Barbershop Harmony this act of generosity and Society are what caused one mother to say recently,

commitment is just the

most recent contribution I’m so grateful my son got connected “ during two years of service as Co-Chairs of the “with Barbershop. I thank God every day President’s Council. As they that he got connected with these men. conclude their term of serv- ice, the success achieved to this point has their handprints all over it. CREATING A STRONG TODAY! “Roger and Sue would want me to thank the The President’s Council is all about creating a President’s Council Cabinet also for the role it has strong today! It brings a focus to major gifts for played and the support it has lent in every way.” annual support, money that is used to meet current

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needs, such as scholarships for Harmony Explosion OUTSTANDING GROWTH Camp and Directors College. It creates a vision and inspiration for what members of a major gift pro- Says Caldwell,“Everything points to outstanding gram accomplish together. It creates opportunities growth for Harmony Foundation, led by the vigor for members to share in the thrill and excitement and optimism of the barbershop family and their at International Conventions of seeing old friends involvement in the President’s Council and our and making new ones as the drama of the other giving programs.As the Society clarifies and competition unfolds. A few helpful measures are: strengthens their national music programs, the sustaining financial support of its chapters and • There were 63 members at the convention in individual members will serve to win the Louisville, 129 in Salt Lake City and 219 by confidence of external income sources.” December 31.That is about a 70% increase in the last six months of 2005. • The Partner membership growth rate is over President’s Council Members Average Annual Gift 100% this past year.

• Director level membership has gone from 0 to $1,400 6 or from $0 - $60,000. $1,200 • The Counselor level of membership was started $1,000 in late 2005 and already makes up 7% of the $800 program income. $600 • 54% of President’s Council members are also $400 members of the Founder’s Club. $200 $- • 48% of President’s Council members have not 5-Year (’00-’04) 3-Year (’02-’04) 2005 been contributors to annual giving before. • Two Ensembles of Excellence have joined. President’s Council Income By Giving Level • Six generous members contributed $10,000 20% each to create a Leadership Challenge to Partner motivate sixty new members to join. Counselor Ensemble • So far this year, one individual has contributed Advisor $25,000 to start the Leadership challenge for 2006. Director • We are on track to raise a half million dollars 3%

through this program in 2006. 3% 67%

7% HONORARY MEMBERS OF THE PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL

Vocal Majority President, Chad Ehmke, announces that a gift of $1,000 has GIVING PROGRAMS been made to Harmony Many people, both barbershopper and Foundation in honor of non-barbershopper, are very happy to identify Jim and Judy Clancy, organizations that are the right fit for their making their director and charitable giving. Someone who currently gives to his wife honorary education, music or youth causes will find that members of the Harmony Foundation and the music programs of President’s Council. Photo by Greg Fussell, the Barbershop Harmony Society are also worthy Cliff Productions of their financial gifts.The Foundation provides giving programs for gifts large or small and for support to current programs or endowment. For further information, contact the Foundation at 312-701-1001 or www.harmonyfoundation.org.

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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT

Please accept this membership in The President’s Council with a commitment of $ ______in unrestricted, current gifts for the next 12 months at the level of: K Partner—a statement of significance, membership with a gift of $1,000 - $2,499 K Counselor—a resource of personal and professional experience, membership with a gift of $2,500 - $4,999 K Advisor—a relationship of trust and distinction, membership with a gift of $5,000 - $9,999 K Director—a commitment of unquestionable consequence, membership with a gift of $10,000 or more K Ensemble of Excellence—a quartet’s joint statement of support, membership with a gift of $4,000 or more Contributions to Harmony Foundation for The President’s Council membership will be made as follows: K $______Monthly, $ ______Quarterly, $ ______One Time K $______Enclosed Payment form (contributions tax deductible in the US) K Check or money order (payable to Harmony Foundation) K Credit Card auto-deduction (Visa____ MasterCard____ Discover____ Amex____) Number______Exp__/__ Name on Card______K Electronic Check auto-deduction Bank Name______Routing #______Account #______Signature (required) ______Date______Donor Choice—You may designate up to 30% of your contribution to your district or chapter. K Please give ____% of my gift to my District: (name) ______K Please give ____% of my gift to my Chapter: (name)______

Name(s) / Quartet ______Member ID# ______Street Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______Phone ______(h) ______(o) ______(m) Email: ______Chapter ______Sponsored by ______

PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP ROSTER, 219 MEMBERS AT YEAR END.

Cardinal District Shank, Lowell & Sharyn Leslie, Jerry & Pat Justus, Drayton & Sue Ann Partner Treptow, Richard Scott, Ted & Trudi Linnerud, A.C. & Palma Denton, Gary & Jeannette Central States District Dixie District McCann, Charles Duncan, David Advisor Partner Mallett, Jim & Anne Hatton, Jerald & Adrienne Edmondson, Gayle & Pat Balser, William & Rona Moore, Jim & Barbara Haley, Pat & Jan Partner Belote, Dick & Eloise Sams, James C. & Doris Henry, Duane & Micci Richardson Beckman, Dean & Nancy Carter, Al & Nancy Schlinkert, Tom* & Marianne List, Donald & Barbara DeVries, Gary & Karen Funderburg, Noah & Mary Selano, Jeff & Mary McAlexander, Brad & Ann Edwardson, Larry & C.L. Groat, Freeman Warner, James C. & Ann McAlexander, Patrick & Maggie Gall, Harriett* Hine, Thom & Carla

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Evergreen District Bieritz, Wesley & Sheila Steiner, Mike & Camila Southwestern District Partner Caldwell, Clarke & Esther Tarpy, Roger & Jean Roberts Partner Bates, Chuck & Kathryn Fagan, Jack Wachter, Bob & Jean Anderson, Louis & Darlene Schievelbein, Jack & Sherry Kirkham, Chris & Heather Waesche, Ed & Kate Black, Ron & Joanne Topolski, Robert Murahata, Rick & Renee Wagner, Rick & Peggy Clancy, Jim & Judy Nau, Ev & Mary Wile, Alan & Patricia Clemons, Larry & Peggy Counselor Ensemble of Excellence Wolff, Barry Cooper, Dwayne & Barbara Anderson, Brent & Sue Gadzooks Quartet Northeastern District Fullerton, Baxter & Michele Heron, Robert & Claire - Cain, John Counselor Fullerton, Dan & Maggie Miller, John D. & Sharon - Miller, Bill & Charleen D’Angio, Carl Graham, Jim & Linda Partner - Scheible, Robert & Karen Partner Hackett, Don* & Diane Abrahamson, Clark & Rosemary - Ward, Bill Arnone, Paul & Carmen Hammer, Henry S. Aramian, Terry & Sandy Land O’ Lakes District Clarke, Terry & Judy Rettenmayer, John & Claudia Barger, Samuel Counselor Guiggey, Bob & Gloria Russel, John & Wendy Bolles, Gary Lietke, Mike & Carol Menard, Ron & Linda Shaner, Russ & Michelle Brilhante, Ollie Partner Moore, Fred & Ellen Corrigan Stevens, Jack & Lesle Cale, Bill & Janet Brutsman, Robert & Ellen O’Malley, Tony & Marianne Tweedy, Sam Eames, Al & Patricia Challman, Don & Barbara Schall, Bob & Pam Wilson, Todd & Jennifer Engel, Paul DeBusman, Jim & Barbara White, Dick & Jackie Ensemble of Excellence Feeney, Peter & Kathleen Dorow, Bill Zito, Vin & Jean The Saturday Evening Haedtler, David & Carrielynn Gibson, John (Bo) Post Quartet Ontario District - Delude, Scott & Jo Hunter, Sr., Chuck & Pat Goodell, Ron & Jeanne Partner Kline, Jim Green, Charlie & Barb - Gasper, Allen & Lori Martens, Larry & Lise - Gray, Bobby & Terri LaMontagne, J.P. Heike, Dan & Lisa MacDougall, Digger & Nancy Larson, Bill Hutton, Duane & Linda - Wilkie, Tom & Julie Maddox, Doug & Jan Lee, Jim & Linda Pioneer District Sunshine District Morgan, Bob Lidstad, Dick & Margaret Director Director Ollett, Robb & Jerri Olson, Hardin & Judy Lewis, Roger & Sue Loos, Randy & Jolene Palmquist, Joe & Jackie Orff, Judd & Angie Seely, Russ & Shirley Counselor Priceman, Bernard & Ruth Monroe, Dennis Partner Fogler, Ned & Anne Rapp, Jim & Pat Schneider, John & Lucy Anderson, Dave & Pat Partner Stover, Ross & Bette Taggart, Bill & Patricia Bonney, Alfred & Joan Alden, Phil & Nancy Young, Russ & Wendi Watson, Ed & Cathy Dugan, Marge Alexander, Charles Dumbauld, Ted & Marilyn Frank Thorne District Zarling, Rudy & Carol Aucoin, Ed & Janet Eubank, Ron & Marcia Bowser, Bob & Judy Partner Mid-Atlantic District Kunz, Jim & Kristina Leitnaker, Frank & Christel Counselor Brinkmann, Daniel & Barbara Sadlier, Cliff & Joanne Brozovich, Wayne & Celeste Santarelli, Frank & Dorene Berger, Joe & Anna Smith, Robb & Patti Maynard, Art & Phyllis Williams Brueckman, Jack & Carol Johnny Appleseed District Wisdom, Bob* & Marcia Connelly, Joe Director Partner Arberg, Bud & Jane Rocky Mountain District Elswick, Shannon & Becky Gray, Don Partner Frobose, Jack & Helenanne Advisor Bonsal, Richard Buechler, Chris & Dixie Kennett Biffle, Bill & Lillian Gilhousen, Larry & Julie Jenkins, Joe & Barbara Bruning Bolles, Tobey Greenfield, Jack & Phyllis Partner Colosimo, Bill & Linda Delehanty, Steve & Connie Clark, Dan & Jamalee Hanrahan, Tim & Pat Bushong, Lane & Nan Coffin, John & Maureen Kellogg, Bill & Barbara Flinn, Darryl & Meredith Fetterolf, Howard & Sharon Gouveia, John & Laurel Cook, Dennis & Terry Larson, David & Nanci Hawkins, Tom Deputy, Mike & Sheila Loos, Donald & Kathleen Johnson, David & Jo Ann Harner, Charles Hawthorne, Jim & Pearl Pranaitis, Tony & Nancy Morrissey, Bob & Janis Kropp, Skipp & Nancy Sgrignoli, Rod & Susan Page, Wayne & Kathryn Mills, Bob & Gerri Heyer, Bill Kempton, Virgil & Marilynn Tabares, Travis Parker, Dave F. & Marilynn Moorehead, Bob & Edie Wheeler, Jim & Barbara Phipps, Bill & Linda Ramsey, Jim & Bette McFarland, Sam McKnight, Dean & Elizabeth Seneca Land District Port, Marty & Barbara Reichenbach, Terry Rose, Ken R. & Marilyn Ulrich, Jeff & Mary Miller, Keeth & Barbara Director Pollack, Bob & Lynne Capenos, Warren Schwob, Nick Illinois District Reynolds, Terry Partner Shaw, Dick & Nancy Director Rust, Dean Hopkins, Rob & Kris Smith, Ed & Maggie Haeger, Buzz & Jean Sims, Lew McCollum, Chuck & Betty Sperry, Carl & Suzanne Partner Smith, Gary W. Ward, William D. & Lois Ahlgrim, Jim & Merrilee & Sarahjane League *deceased Anderson, Allan & Susan

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Copyright info For those of you who are new to the Bar- the permission a one-time permit and bershop Harmony Society, or if you are For more information on copy- no other copies than what the agree- a new arranger, you should know that right, go to the Society website ment states may be made. They may we are avid supporters of the copyright and search the site for “Copyright even designate the arrangement for a law. Without those protected rights we Basics for Barbershoppers.” Also, one-time use in a specific situation. would have little music to sing because purchase from Harmony Market- 8. When owners do allow subsequent songwriters like Irving Berlin, Cole Por- place “Copyright: The Complete copies to be made, and the permission- ter, Cy Coleman, Billy Joel and thou- Guide for Music Educators,” 2nd to-arrange request has been negotiated sands of others over the last centuries Edition by Jay Althouse, through the Society, we list the arrange- and on into the future would have no stock no. 6072, $13.95 ment in our online catalog using a stock financial incentive to create their works number that begins with “U,” as, of art. U14542, the U indicating unpublished. Arrangers and performers are always The Society pays the publishers/owners seeking new material to arrange or an Copyright holders, usually publishers, the copy fees on a monthly basis. old song for which to do an updated ar- do not have to respond to a request. NOTE: Society-published pieces, rangement. If a song was written before Most do, but some are very slow in ne- such as those in the Music Premiere Sub- 1923 it has outlived its protective time gotiating. It usually takes between 30 to scription Program are just four digit num- period and has fallen into public domain 60 days but can vary, of course. It’s im- bers, like 8502. (PD), becoming property of the public portant to plan well in advance and to 9. The Society sends a copy of the at large. An arranger can, without have a back-up song handy. Medleys can agreement to the arranger for his/her anyone’s permission, create an arrange- take the longest to process since each files, files a copy under the song title, ment of this PD song and actually copy- song has to be approved. Also, some another copy in a contract file of the right his/her arrangement of the song. songs may have ownership split between publisher, and maintains an electronic Songs written in 1923 won’t become several publishers and they all have to file of the transaction and handles all PD until 2019. Therefore any song writ- be in agreement. the paper work in order to assure a record ten in 1923, or since, is very likely to be 4. Until permission is granted there of the compliance. copyright protected and, get this, any can be no copy of the arrangement in 10. If the Society has been the liai- arrangement created of that song be- the possession of a performer. The son between the arranger and the comes property of the copyright holder copyright law is specific about this. If you publisher(s), a copy of the arrangement of that song! were to see “Permission Pending,” “For is required for our files. By the way . . . Following is a sequence of events for Rehearsal Only,” or some such state- there a few publishers who want to see an arranger to make an arrangement of ment, you can be sure that the copy is the arrangement first before they will a copyright-protected song: not a legal arrangement. The copyright commit. We prefer a copy in Finale (mu- 1. An arranger finds a song to arrange owners can say no. It is their legal right sic notation software for computer) but or a quartet or chorus engages the ser- to so choose. it’s not an absolute requirement. We vice of an arranger. 5. If the owner of the copyright gives have some outstanding volunteers who 2. A search is done to determine the permission, there will be a permission- can input the arrangement into Finale legal owner(s) of the song. to-arrange fee and a per-copy fee that for no charge. If we have a Finale file it’s 3. A request is made to the copyright must be paid. There will be provided, easy for us to make the appearance com- holder for permission to arrange the by the owner, a specific copyright no- ply with music standards as set forth in song. This service is facilitated by BHS tice that must be placed at the bottom “Barbershop Notation Manual” (it’s due staff who specialize in these kinds of le- of the first page of the music. for an update!!) on the Society website. gal agreements between arrangers and 6. The arrangement becomes the Check it out. administrators of copyrights. A few ar- property of the copyright owner and However, we don’t have enough time rangers seek permission on their own and the arranger has no distribution rights to teach arranging from the office, so ar- discover that it’s a lot of work and takes other than what the copyright owner rangements having major problems are a great deal of time away from arranging delineates in the agreement. marked with “Not For Circulation” and in order to administer the collection of 7. Most of the time the copyright not placed in the online listing. We have fees and per copy payments to the right owners allow subsequent copies to be classes for novice arrangers in district people if the arrangement is approved. made for a per-copy fee. However, since schools and at our summer Harmony Most of them later come to the Society they are in complete control of the dis- University. We support you in your for help. tribution, they have the right to declare efforts. ■

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 40 2/24/2006, 1:20 PM MEMBER SERVICE DIRECTORY  How can we help you barbershop today? Get answers from your staff.

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 41 2/24/2006, 1:47 PM Official Affiliates of the Barbershop Harmony Society Our fellow harmonizers worldwide AAMBS (Australian Association of Men’s IABS (Irish Association of Barbershop Singers) Barbershop Singers) http://www.irishbarbershop.org/ http://www.aambs.org.au/ Contact Catherine Gallagher: [email protected] Contact Michael Donnelly: [email protected] NZABS (New Zealand Association of BABS (British Association of Barbershop Singers) Barbershop Singers) http://www.singbarbershop.com/ http://www.nzabs.org.nz/ Contact Stuart Lines: [email protected] Contact David Birdling: [email protected] BinG! (Barbershop in Germany) SNOBS (Society of Nordic Barbershop Singers) http:// www.barbershop-in-germany.de http://www.snobs.org Contact Liz Döhring, [email protected] Contact [email protected] DABS (Dutch Association of Barbershop Singers) SPATS (Southern Part of Africa Tonsorial Sing- http://www.dabs.nl/ ers) Contact Toon de Vos: president @dabs.nl Contact Tony Abbott: [email protected]

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 42 2/24/2006, 1:21 PM THE TAG  Joe Liles, Tagmaster!! The Postmaster is in arbershop singing is an experiential sport . . . well, solid harmony. As Bob Johnson used to say, “Im- OK, a way of life for some of us. You must participate mersed into deep, hot barbershop!” in it to thoroughly understand what it’s about. Cer- In the Free ‘n’ Easy section of the Society website tainly a listener can enjoy the ringing sound and wit- there are lots of great tags, free and fun. There are Bness to the sense of joy in those who perform it, but four “hanger” tags. We are leaning toward calling feeling your own voice lock up with three others in them “post” tags now. Here are four more, written by harmonious resonance is a life-changing sensation. one of the greatest Society arrangers and tag cre- The quickest way to get a guest hooked on barber- ators, Burt Szabo. I contacted Burt and asked him for shop is to involve that person in the singing of a tag. some new one-voice-post tags and he immediately And the easiest way to accomplish this is to provide sent two for each part!!! What an incredible talent. a four-part tag in which the newbie can post a note Thanks, Burt. and hang on for dear life while s/he is baptized in

Here’s one for the tenor voice. The chords underneath are just luscious and a thrill to sing. That tenor is “gonnawanna” do this more than once . . . guaranteed!! TODAY Tenor Post BURT SZABO To - day. 3 2006  ¡ 1 X 2 X O¡ ¡ D¡ X 4 X Tenor E ¡ ¡ ¶ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Ì Ì X Lead 8 , To --day; IK know to day will be my luck - y day. ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ D¡ ¡ Bari "  E ¡ ¶ O¡ ¡ D ¡ ¡ ¡ D ¡ ¡ OÌ DÌ X Bass , D Ì D Ì X

Here’s one for the lead voice. The eighth notes may be sung straight or treated as swing (triplets). The UH vowel should be matched in the word “love.” There will be those who may sing it like an AH vowel because they will drop the chin too much. An AH sung simultaneously with an UH will not achieve a maximum ring. HARMONY LANE Lead Post BURT SZABO I'm stroll--- in' down Har mo ny Lane with the one I love. 2006 4 1 ¡ 2 K 3 D ¡ X¡ ¡ O¡ ¡ D¡ X¡¡D¡ ¡ ¡ X X Tenor D E ¡ Lead 8 D I love. I'm stroll--- in' down Har mo ny Lane with the oneK I love. " ¡ ¡ O¡ ¡ D¡ ¡ OD¡ ¡¡¡ O¡ ¡ X X Bari DD E ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ D¡ X X Bass D ,

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Hz200601_P_0.pmd 43 2/24/2006, 1:26 PM THE TAG  (Hey! This issue has two pages of tags. Story starts previous page.)

Next, the baritone singer. Well, here’s that UH vowel again on “love.” Be sure the bass gets nice and high on the D note on “world” with not a lot of volume, since it’s a low third in the chord. The tenor on that same chord can give it some character. This chord is a perfect marriage of lyric, color and emphasis. The penultimate (next-to-last) chord is a warm, wonderful match to the last word . . . “love.”

IN LOVE Bari Post BURT SZABO K 2006 1 K 2 ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ 3Ì DÌ 4 X Tenor DD E ¡ ¡ ¡ ¶O¡ ¡ ¡ ¶O ¡ Ì Ì X Lead 8 ¡ , , In love, in love, I'll tell the world I'm so in love. In love. ¡X D¡ ¡ D¡ X X X Bari " D E ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ D¡ Ì Ì Bass D ¶, ¶ , X love, in love, I'll tell the world I'm so in love.

Ah, at last the bass. Johnson called them “God’s chosen people,” but I think that was because he sang bass. Well, come to think of it, they sometimes have that attitude. Now here’s the opportunity to sing a pure AH sound. The bari has a word and note unto himself in measure 3. Burt . . . you’ve done it again. Thanks for sharing your music with all of us.

I SMILE Bass Post 7 BURT SZABO K 2006 D  1 2 ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ 3 ¡ ¡ D¡ ¡ 4 Ì Tenor 8 D D  ‹ ‹ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ D¡ Ì Lead V , Ev'- ry time I look at you I smile. 7 K ¡ ¡ ¡ O¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Ì Bari " D  Ì Ì Ì Ì Bass D D  ¡ I smile.

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