The Chordnator Keep the Whole World Singing! Fearless Leader Gary Helms Provides Wisdom Website At: at Christmas Kearneychorus.Com Dinner

The Chordnator Keep the Whole World Singing! Fearless Leader Gary Helms Provides Wisdom Website at: at Christmas kearneychorus.com Dinner

Volume VIII, Issue 2 Making Music in the Middle of America January 2018 Annual Christmas Benefit Concert Brightens Season

Christmas music rang out in the Fine Arts a free Recital Hall on the UNK campus on Decem- will of- ber 10 at 2:00 p.m. with the Kearney Area fering. 1733 Barbershop Chorus hosting its annual Another benefit concert. 50 peo- Fran Wilson, chorus director, producer of the ple were event, brought many people from the com- counted munity together to offer solos, or group num- as per- bers. formers and help These performances included both men and behind women, and instrumental as well as vocal the scenes. renditions of popular Christmas songs. MEMBERS OF HOLDAY HARMONY quartet put a nice touch on “It’s The show Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” with the 1733 Chorus at its Habitat 4 Harmony and a special quartet was followed annual Christmas concert at the UNK Fine Arts Recital Hall on December Holiday Harmony, added some variety as by a hot ci- 10. Holiday Harmony sang later in the show as well. They are a “pick-up” well. der and foursome that sang at the summer Kearney Community Theatre’s produc- Free will donations were accepted and those Christmas tion of “Young Frankenstein.” Members include: (l-r) Craig Knispel, gifts went to the chorus’s support of CASA, cookie get- tenor; Scott Schurman, lead; Fran Wilson, bass; and Neil Berke, baritone. and toward vocal music scholarships at together. Kearney Chorus members shown are: Back (l-r): Wyatt Hornaman, Ron UNK. Just about Ronhodve, Monty McCollough, Jim Berglund, and Richard Larson. Sec- The 1733 members sang five Yuletide tunes any type of ond row: Jon Stuart, Mert Feikert, Ed Kohel, and Bruce Holen. Front: including: “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” Yuletide Gary Davis and John Glatter. John Moore (behind Schurman) directs. (Photo by Linda Moore) “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christ- music possi- mas,” “Silver Bells,” “White Christmas,” ble was part Pie Jesu was especially impressive as a vo- and “Hark, the Harold Angels Sing!” of the program, including the opening duet cal duet by Stacie Blackmore and Amanda of Pie Jesu to “Silver Bells” by the chorus, Kidder, accompanied by Ann Bauer on the Pastor Robert Perry was Master of Ceremo- to an oboe solo by Heidi Farrell of Handel’s Andrew Lloyd Webber song. nies. It was estimated there was an audience “Rejoice Greatly, Daughters of Zion” from (Continued on page 4) of about 100 people donated nearly $500 for the “Messiah.” Volume VIII, Issue 2 The Chordnator January 2018 Page 2

JOHN GLATTER, OUR resident chef, carves the turkey for the annual chorus Christmas dinner and awards banquets. Held in the Faith United Meth- odist Church basement for An official publication of the the second year running, 1733 chorus members and Kearney Area 1733 Barbershop Chorus guests. Nancy Zwink looks on from behind. also en- joyed prime rib an Nearly 70 people were there on December 1. Board of Directors and Officers of the (Photo by John Moore) Kearney Area 1733 Barbershop Chorus

By Chorus Comic Musical Director Joke of A Juicy Bruce Beitler Fran Wilson, [email protected], 308/234-5376 the Month Assistant Directors One Print off two copies Monty McCollough, Ed Kohel, John Moore, Gary Davis "Mom, mom!" "What is it, Tim- of this newsletter to President share—one with your Gary Helms, [email protected], 308/236-7472 my?" family and one with Secretary "Lassie ate all of the someone you are Ron Morris, [email protected] cantaloupes in your garden!" bringing to a chapter Treasurer "Oh, no! Is she sick?" meeting. Let them James Berglund, [email protected], 308/627-6416 know they belong "No, but she's a little melancholy." VP Membership & Chapter Development here. John Moore VP Music & Performance Weekly meetings at Countryside Christian Monty McCollough, [email protected], Church, (west of Harmon Park) 3203 8th Ave. in 308/238-3423 Kearney at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays (except holi- Director of Pubic Relations days). Please use the south entrance and south Gary Straatmann, [email protected], 308/234-3500 parking area. Chapter Hospitality & Sunshine Chairman

Donald Lif, [email protected], 308/746-2533 NOTE: For those whose names and other information appear in the staff (left), please contact the bulletin editor and let him know if there is an error Chapter Historian in the description. Thank you for checking. jpm Mitch O’Neill, [email protected], 308/440-3330 Harmony Foundation Chairman Mitch O’Neill VISION STATEMENT Board Members at Large Robert Wagner, bobwag- [email protected], 308/240-1534; James Sanks, The vision of the 1733 Kearney Area Barbershop Chorus is to be [email protected], 308/237-7136 recognized as a quality men's choral group, bound by a love of

Bulletin Editor four-part barbershop harmony. Our aim is to have ordinary men Web Site Administrator produce extraordinary music, with every member encouraged to John Moore, 308/325-5430 [email protected] actively participate in the chorus and its related events.

Volume VIII, Issue 2 The Chordnator January 2018 Page 3 M E R R Y TREAS. JIM BERGLUND, presents $250 vocal music scholarships to Jon Stuart (l) C H R I S T M A S and Lucas Pistulka at the 1733 Chorus’s CRAIG KNISPEL EXPLAINS how “Auld Christmas concert December 10 at the UNK Lang Syne” is a song of remembrance of Now and then when I take photos of Fine Arts Recital Hall. (Photo by John Moore) friends and past years. He is the tenor for a the programs we produce as a barber- “pick up” quartet that initially got together to shop chorus, I am lucky enough to get several good shots. I thought I would present sing for a Kenney Community Theatre produc- some of those to you in this December holiday issue, hence the additional two pag- tion of “Young Frankenstein.” They sing this es, plus those on this page. tune as a separate number on the 1733 barbershop chorus’s Christmas concert December 10. I have said, year after year, that it’s unfortunate how folks miss the amazing talent They also joined the chorus with a counter who volunteer to be on our yuletide show, and it’s too bad more people do not both- melody of “Popcorn and Holly Berries” as er to attend this “benefit” concert. The free will offering goes to CASA, and to vo- part of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like cal music scholarships. Christmas.” WithCraig are: (l-r) Scott Schur- man, lead; Fran Wilson, bass; and Neil Berke, By jpm baritone.

H From the Barber’s 2 Chair are tidbits A about both members 0 and non-members P who have recently contributed time and 1 P effort to the better- ment of the Kearney Y Area 1733 Barber- LEVI LAWSON GIVES the audience at the De- 8 shop Chorus and cember 10 Christmas concert, hosted by the 1733 barbershopping in chorus an exciting medley from Irving Berlin’s N E W “White Christmas” motion picture and stage play. general. Y E A R ! (Photo by John Moore) Former Member, Just 4 Fun Tenor, Joins Choir Eternal Many of you remember Jerry Vap who used Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Ne- to sing with the 1733 Chorus and was the braska. tenor for Just 4 Fun. He passed away unex- Rosary was Friday, December 15, 2017; pectedly on December 10. 7:00 P.M. at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass He had been singing with the Hastings Cho- of Christian Burial was Saturday, Decem- rus of the Plains and with the quartet Four ber 16, 2017; 10:30 A.M. at St. Cecilia’s on the Floor recently. Catholic Church, Hastings with Father Kearney chorus members attended the fu- Joseph M. Walsh and Monsignor Ivan F. neral services and sang “It is Well With My Vap officiating. Burial was in Parkview CHAPTER PRESIDENT Gary Helms Cemetery, Hastings. Soul” with other barbershoppers. (Right), presents Barbershopper of the Month for October to John Moore. Hastings resident, Gerald F. Vap, 77, In lieu of flowers, memorials were given to passed away Sunday, December 10, at (Photo by Ron Morris) Hastings Catholic Schools. Volume VIII, Issue 2 The Chordnator January 2018 Page 4

(Continued from Page 1) Bob Crandall gave a short talk about CASA, the charity the chorus sup- ports. The chorus also provides two scholarships annually to the vocal music department at UNK. Recipients this year are Lucas Pistulka and Jon Stu- art. Jon is a member of the 1733 Chorus as well. Chapter treasurer Jim Berglund presented the students their checks. A quartet of trumpets filled the air as well with a rendition of “Carol of the BOB PETERSON celebrates his Trumpets,” a take-off on “Carol of 98th birthday. Bob is the elder the Bells.” Calling themselves the statesman of the 1733 chorus. An Four Horns were Tim Farrell, Blaine open house was held November Fisher, Morgan Sentelle and Gary 25. (Photo by Fran Wilson) Davis. Gary is a Kearney chorus member. Habitat 4 Harmony thrilled the audience with their performance of “Mary, Holiday Harmony, a quartet that has Did You Know?” sprung out of a community theatre play, sang “Auld Lang Syne” as well Family was especially well represent- as joining the chorus in a number. ed by the Hofakers of Holdrege, whose father and son combination, Sharon Campbell sang Gesu Bambi- Terry and Sam are 1733 chorus mem- no. She was accompanied by Ann bers. Mom and sister Gina and Han- Bauer. SPECIAL GUESTS STARTED the feast for the nah also provided a solo and duet. annual Christmas dinner hosted by the 1733 The audience got into the holiday spir- Hannah sang an a cappella version of Kearney Area Barbershop Chorus on December 1 it when Fran Wilson led everyone in ‘God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman” and at Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney. “Silent Night.” the pair sang “Hallelujah.” Then the four of them sang “The Little Drum- About70 people attended the event that included the Performing a medley from the motion mer Boy.” installation of the 2018 leadership team, and nam- picture and stage play “White Christ- ing of the Barbershopper of the Year. mas” was Levi Lawson who was ac- The family was the stage crew as well. (Photo by John Moore) companied by his mother, Aaron Hynds was sound technician. Gayle.

DENNIS SORGE OF Grand Island’s barbershop chorus was JIM SANKS (RIGHT) ADMITTED he was totally surprised installation officer for the Kearney chorus at a December 1 when Ron Ronhodve presented him with the 2017 BOTY at the Christmas dinner. Dennis is also a dual member at Kearney. Christmas dinner on December 1. (Photo by Ron Morris) (Photo by Ron Morris) Volume VIII, Issue 2 The Chordnator January 2018 Page 5

FRIENDS AND FAMILIES

The (upper right) with (l-r) Sam, Terry, annual (both chorus members) Gina and Han- Yuletide nah. Jan Holen, (middle left) wife of concert chorus member Bruce, provided flute hosted by the 1733 Barbershop Chorus solos. Levi Lawson (middle right) sang brings together many friends and families for a medley of the “White Christmas” an exciting variety show. One of the families classic movie tunes. The afternoon’s that offered several songs were the Hofakers show was given a fabulous opening of Pie Jesu by An- drew Lloyd Weber, The Kearney Sweet Adeline quartet of Cabri- sung by Amanda Kid- olet performed the pop song “Santa Baby,” der and Stacie Black- and the more traditional “I’ll be Home for more (bottom, l). Sta- Christmas.” Members include: (l-r) Sandra cie added Ave Marie Hanson, Bonnie Hahn, Judy Drown and later in the program. Sherryl Wilke.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS EXTRA

(Top two photos by John Moore)

PASTOR ROBERT Perry was Master of Ceremonies for the Kearney Area 1733 Chorus at its Christmas concert held at the UNK Fine Arts Recital Hall. Pastor Perry has filled this role for several years. Habitat 4 Harmony (right) sang an excellent rendition of “Mary Did You Know?” Members are (l-r) Clyde Mickelsen, Kirby and Fran Wilson and Mark Berke. The 1733 Chorus offered a second melody within the main melody of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” as Holiday Harmony quartet of Craig Knispel, Scott Schur- man, Fran Wilson and Neil Berke. They were a hit with “Popcorn and Holly Berries.” John Moore (center) handles the directing. Chorus members include: (back, l-r) Wyatt Hornaman, Ron Ronhodve, Monty McCollough, Jim Berglund, Ken Larson, Allen Krohn, Herb Roe- ser and Mark Berke. (Third row) Jon Stuart, Terry Hofaker, Ed Kohel, Bruce Holen, Gary Straatmann, Ron Morris and Bob Crandall. (Front) Todd Stover, Rod Stewart, Gary Davis, John Glatter, Bruce Beitler, Fred Stuart, Sam Hofaker and Jim Sanks.

. (Photo by Linda Moore)