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The World's Largest Barbershop Chorus

Seniors Quartet Contest George Finalists Haggish Memorial Quartet The F.O.G.S.

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.- ~ EDUCATIONAL TOURS. INC. ------.,,i1 t jI _ I 5935 Sou'h Pula,k, Ro.d I CUT ~ -A:' d{YUI) """'Vr,f,;', f[ll E~~:~;~~~::g:~~~:~;9076 I ~ Dear Frank: Please send me your brochure and complete details on the Barbershop I I I IT Harmony Cruise to Alaska with Ihe Most Happy Feliows next June. FOR A MOST Name - I I OUT HAPPY TIME Address ~ L_ ------City __ __State _ Z:.. _..I 7be MARCH/APRIL 1986 VOL. XLVI No.2 ?3farmonizer The HARMONIZER (ISSN 0017-7849) Is tho A BI·MONTHLY MAGAZINE PUBLISHED FOR AND ABOUT MEMBERS OF officlal publication of the Society for tho S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., INC., IN THE INTERESTS OF BARBERSHOP HARMONY. Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Ouartet Singing in America, Inc. (S,P.­ E.8.S.Q.S.A.>. It Is publlshod in tho months of - .~' .. ~ January, March, May. July. Septomber and November at 6315 - 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, Features . '.... . ;...... ' (' ..' Wisconsin 63140-5199. Second-class postago • '{, "" ,,- '. 4 • ..,. _1; paid at Kenosha, Wisconsin. Editorial and advertising offices are at tho International 4 SOCIETY CHARTS COURSE FOR 1986 AT MID-WINTER Office. Advertising rates availablo upon request. Publisher assumes no responsibility for roturn CONVENTION of unsolicited manuscripts or artwork. Notice of chango of addross should be submitted to the 7 GROSSE POINTE, MICH. CHAPTER DONATES SENIORS editorial offices of THE HARMONIZER, 6316 _ 3rd AVE., KENOSHA, WiSCONSIN 53140· QUARTET CONTEST TROPHY 5199, at least thirty days before the next by Bill Lane publication date. A portion of each member's dues ;s allocated to cover the magazine's sub· 8 MIDWINTER KEYNOTE ADDRESS scription price. Subscription price to non· members is $6 yeariy or $1 an issue. Foreign by Dr. Val Hicks subscriptions are $12 yearly or $2 an issua, Copyright, 1986, by the Society for the Pre­ 10 SUNSHINE STAGES DISTRICT SENIORS QUARTET CONTEST servation and Encouragement of Barber Shop by George Hulst Quartet Singing in Amorlca, Inc. 12 HARMONY RANCH -A BARBERSHOPPER'S VACATION THE SONG IN THIS ISSUE DREAM "By The Light Of The Silvery Moon" by George Shields appeared in 1909. the same year as "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now" and 14 THE NEW TRADITION COACHING AT BRIGHAM YOUNG "Put On Vour Old Grey Bonnet" - it was UNIVERSITY a good year. Also in 1909. Henry Ford by Rollie Bestor built the first Model T; the Lincoln penny was first minted. You could buy an 1m· 18 HYDRATION - THE KEY TO HEALTHY SINGING proved Acme Charm Six·Hole Steel by Ron Phillips. Sound Category Specialist Range for your kitchen from the Sears Catalog for only $15.95, and you could 20 DO WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR YOU! HARMONY COLLEGE mail a letter for two cents. '86 Val Hicks, one of our finest barber­ by Joe Liles, Director Music Education and Services shop arrangers, has given us this arrange­ ment and we thank him for it. Val's 24 READING, PENN. CHAPTER RECALLS PERFORMANCE AT treatment of the verse is especially 1977 B.A.B.S. CONVENTION artistic, Your audience will enjoy it, by Robert Clark but don't tell them the title of the song. Keep 'em guessing - they'll give you a big "Oh, yeah" when you start the chorus. I'~ You will find the names of the writers, Also Thi's'lssue .:',. ~ ~" ~ Gus Edwards and Ed Madden. on many , • • < ••• ".. -• other songs we sing, including "Moon­ light Bay". "School Days" and "In My 22 NOTES FROM ABROAD 32 BARGAIN BASEMENT ADS Merry Oldsmobile." SALT LAKE CITY 26 CHAPTERS IN ACTION REGISTRATION

CONVENTIONS 28 ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS INTERNATJONAL 1986 Salt Lake City, Utah June 29·July 6 1987 Hartford. Conn. June 28·July 5 198B San Antonio. Tex. July 3·10 1989 Kansas City, Mo. July 2·9

MID·WINTER 1987 Sarasota. Fla. January 28·31 1988 Washington. D. C. January 27·30 International Officers

President, Gilbert T. Lefholz, 13316 E. 51st Thinking Aloud Stroet, Kansas City, MO 64133 Immediate Past President, John T, Gillespie, 712 Newgate Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 by Hugh A. Ingraham, CAE Vice President, James D. Richards, 1459 Clar­ Executive Director mar Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113 Vice President, Darryl Flinn, P. O. Box 2879, 7975 Cleveland Avenue NW, N. Canton, OH 44720 Vice President-Treasurer, James Warner, 6750 Poplar Avenue, Suite 202, Memphis, TN 38138 Board Members

Cardinal, Roger Davidson, 1201 Arundel Dr., Kokomo, IN 46901 Isn't it strange how you can remember pointment as the lead of our quartet. Central States, Ron Abel, 10232 Barton, Over­ the lines of a poem you memorized back What a night! We sang. from about land Park, KS 66214 Dixie, Charles McCann, P. 0, Box 40969, in junior high school but can't think of eight in the evening till the wee hours of Nashville, TN 37204 Evergreen, Tucker Goodwin, 7240 Gllhurst the name of a person you met last week. the morning. Sure, I'd sung in a quartet Crescent, Richmond, BC V7A 1N9 Just the other day the line, "I am a part in college and we'd sung by ear. No mu­ Far Western, Sam Barger, 610 Smlthrldge Park, Reno, NV 89502 of all that I have met" popped into my sic. And over a decade of barbershopping Illinois, Robert Cearnal, 416 North 9th, Mas· mind. I think it's Tennyson and I think and three quartets I'd done my share of coutah, IL 62268 Johnny Appleseed, Roy Wergers, 8681 Mock­ I first came across it back in about grade harmonizing. But, man and boy, nothing Ingbird Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45231 Land 0' Lakes, Del Ryberg, 306 - 17th St., ten. Certainly it must have made an like this. That's the night that I found out SW, Rochester, MN 55902 impression on me. Interesting line. about the art within the artform. I'd Mid-Atlantic, Don Vlenne, 5212 Farm Pond Lane, Columbia, MD 21045 "I am a part of all that I have met." do my best to hang out a lead line but Northeastern, Richard Young, Homestaed (Please don't hold me to it being an exact what these guys could improvise around Farm, Moultonboro, NH 03254 Ontario, Dyson PinheY, 16 Parkslde Crescent, quote; I'm too lazy to check it out at that melody line was like nothing I'd Ottawa, ONT K2G 3B5 Pioneer, James C. Gougoon, 38421 Harper, the library.) ever been involved in. Their names: Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 I guess that what it means is that Webb Leubtow, Bobby Brock, and Jim Rocky Mountain, Fred Wiese, 3711 S, Harlan St., Denver, CO 80235 we are a composite of many things, Poindexter. I'll not bother with lengthy Seneca Land, Jim Eldridge, 211 Jefferson many experiences that we have had dur­ explanations about who they were and St. Warren, PA 16365 Southwestern, Julian White, 4101 Glenmere, ing life. Some have made a profound where they were from; if you're a real N. Little Rock, AR 72116 impression upon us, others very little. old timer you'll know. If not, the ex­ Sunshine, L. 8rett White, 1631 South Bayshore Court, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 I'm guessing that our barbershop lives are planation probably wouldn't mean any­ no different. Our opinions and reac· thing anyway. Besides, names are not the And Past International Presidents tions today are based of what has gone poi nt of the story, Hank Vomacka, 1881 Rose Street, Sarasota, FL 33579 before. I'm sure that one of the reasons What about your experiences in bar­ Merritt Auman, 2400 Wassner Dr., West Lawn, I've been a big fan of woodshedding goes bershopping? How do they color your PA 19609 back to an experience I had back in 1961 present feelings toward the Society? International Office at the mid-winter convention in Mil­ Your chapter? Competitions? The judging waukee. program? Conventions? HUGH A. INGRAHAM, CAE, Executive Director Kath and I were living in Winnipeg, I guess the thing I'm trying to point Manitoba at the time and took the train out is this. We all come to our present JIM De BUSMAN, Music Gelleralist (Yes, trains. Remember them? Ran on barbershop position from varying bar­ D. WILLIAM FITZGERALD,Mgr., Special Events TOM GENTRY, Music Specialist rails and had whistles and horns that bershop backgrounds and experiences. MEL KNIGHT, Music Specialist proved the Doppler effect.) from there My opinion on a given subject may be DOLORES KOBROW, ExeClltive Secretary to Milwaukee. The train was so scheduled very, very different from yours because WARREN LEISEMANN, Data Processing Mgr. that we arrived very early. Indeed there of past experience. Maybe we can both JOE LILES, Dir. Ml/sic EducatiOlI and Services were almost no Barbershoppers in the benefit by listening to the other's point BILL MYERS, Music Specialist ROBB OLLETT, Director of CommwlicatiollS lohby. Three there were, who immediate­ of view. And thereby open our barber­ RON ROCKWELL, Field Representative ly approached with the question, "What shop vistas still further. FRANK SANTARELLI, Director of Finance part do you sing?" My reply of a little "I am a part of all that I have met." and Admim'stratioll lead and baritone led to my rapid ap- LOUISE SHAPLEY, Mallager, Office Systems LYNNE SOTO, PlIblicatiOlls Editor GARY STAMM, Mgr AI/dio- Visual Services BURT SZABO, MI/S1'C Specialist

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2 • Are We ist nl by Gil Lefholz International President

The passing of International President are music directors listening to mem­ sinks in, we must act. We must expand Bill Park was a personal shock to many ber needs for singing and education? our musical horizons through education Barbershoppers. The Society has lost a are we listening for the thrill of bar· and ollr membership goals through great administrator, fine leader and close bershop harmony and sharing it with growth. We must share this wonderful friend. others? sound called barbershop harmony in our After I agreed to fill the vacancy of is the Society membership listening to actions and our singing. International president for 1986, I re­ itself to determine what's best for the During the coming year, I'll be com· called conversations with Bill about how future of their organization? menting more on this question - "Are the 1985 theme, "Make Music Mean We Listening?" While all the chapters Membership," tied into his thought for The Society provides many ways to plan for 1986, let's be aware of member 1986 - "Are We Listening?" encourage better musicianship and better . needs, musical education offered by the There's a lot of philosophy in that chapters through Barberpole Cat tapes; Society and districts, and make the ef­ question, .. and it runs deep in all as­ barbershop preview tapes; convention fort to share the thrill of singing bar­ pects of Society life: films; video tapes on "What Are We bershop harmony. are we listening to the needs of the Trying To Preserve?" and "Eight Points And in Bill Park's memory, I charge chapter? To Fun" for chapter programming, each chapter to consider - ARE WE are we listening for problems instead "What's Right With The Society" and LISTENING to MAKE MUSIC MEAN of listening for successes? more listening tools to enhance our MEMBERSHIP? are we listening to our music leader­ hobby. ship on all levels? Once the philosophy of the question

Wi liam K. a k ,

The Society mourns the loss of 1986 in two districts. He filled this capacity ~., International President William K. Park. in the Society's two largest districts, ~bO'\~ Parkdied January 22 at the age of 61. Mid-Atlantic in 1972, and Far Western He was recovering from brain surgery in 1976. Before his election as Inter­ ~ which he underwent in October. national vice president, Park served as ~----- Park was the Society's 42nd president. an International board member. Park This is the first time an International was elected to the presidency at the 1985 president has died in office. While provi­ International convention in Minneapolis, sions have been made to fill the presi­ Minnesota. He had served on the execu· dency, the Society has lost the special tive committee since 1983. vision Park brought to the office. Bar· Park was a member of the Wilmington, bershoppers, friends, and the Interna­ Delaware chapter and sang with the tional staff will miss the exuberant spirit Chorus of the Brandywine. William K. Park Park displayed while preparing to serve Park was recently retired as manager his term. of domestic sales for the petroleum life. Members of the church choir, with Park was involved in barbershopping chemicals division of DuPont Company which Park also sang, and the Wilming· across the country. His job with DuPont after 35 years with the company. He was ton chapter Chorus of the Brandywine, Company took him to Westchester a member at the 25·year Club of the sang during the service. More than 200 County, New York; Houston, Texas; and American Petroleum Institute and a friends and Barbershoppers gathered for South Bay, California. He was active in member of the Society of Automotive the service. each of these areas as a chapter and dis· Engineers. Park is survived by his wife, Joan; trict officer. He is one of two Barber­ A memorial service at Aldersgate two sons, Fred and William Michael; shoppers to serve as district president United Methodist church honored Park's and a daughter, Anne. 3 Society Charts Course For 1986 At Mid-Winter Convention

Tucson offered warm weather and a big Redwood Chordsmen Chorus, and is pre· the international chorus contest; 10 will welcome to the 1,300 Barbershoppers sently writing the Society's 50th anni­ be provided upon request of the com­ and their families 'attending the 1986 versary history publication. Hicks is a peting chapter/chorus. Mid-Winter convention. college music instructor at Santa Rosa There was also considerable discussion The usual festivities were overshadow­ Junior College. Hicks is also credited concerning the questions of an enter­ ed by the announcement of international with giving the Osmond Brothers their tainment package for quartets at the in· president Bill Park's death. His passing start in singing barbershop harmony. ternational contest, and some sort of a brought the executive committee into The selection of the Society's 1986 chorus elimination whereby the top five special session. It was announced at the honorary member was of particular in­ would return in a final round to deter­ convention that 1985 president Gil terest to Hicks. The board approved mine the winner. No action was taken on Lefholz would fill the international presi­ granting four lifetime memberships to a either proposal at the present time. dent position for 19B6. John T. Gilles­ quartet - the Osmond Brothers. The Contest and Judging Program -A pie, international president in 1984, will Osmonds will be present to accept their number of changes were made in the serve as immediate past president. Park honorary memberships at the Interna· rules. Competitors and judges will receive had requested that Leiholz officiate at tional convention in Salt Lake City. complete and detailed information. Or, if the Mid·Winter convention as his recuper­ Other major international board/exe­ you are interested, you can request de· ation from brain surgery in October pre· cutive committee decisions include: tailed information from the music de· vented him from attending. International Convention -A format partment at the international office. When the international board con­ change will be introduced at the 1986 The following is a summation of the most vened their meeting, Lefholz welcomed convention in Salt Lake City on a one important changes. vice president Jim Richards as a new year trial basis. There will be three con­ Entries for district and international member of the executive committee, test sessions on Thursday - 11 :00 a.m., preliminary contests must be post­ Other elected officers for 1986 are Jim 3:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The semi-final marked 14 days prior. Warner, vice president/treasurer, and Dar­ quartet contest will be scheduled for The rules pertaining to patriotic and ryl Flinn, vice president. Friday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. (In a religious material were relaxed so as Lefholz also welcomed new inter­ previous decision, the finals were changed to allow passing references to God or national board members and presented from Friday night to Saturday night.) Uncle Sam. them with lapel pins and their badge of The board also decided that an eight Article 14 of the chorus and quartet office: Roger Davidson (Cardinal), Ron riser configuration will be standard for rules will now disallow the use of Abel (Central Stetes), Sam 8arger (Far Western), Jim Gougeon (Pionee,), Juiian White (Southwestern), and Brett White (Sunshine). International vice president/treasurer Jim Warner gave a very comprehensive report to the board on behalf of both the finance and executive committees. In conclusion he presented a budget for 1986 which contains no provision for a dues increase but does provide for an ex­ cess of income over expense of $12,600. This budget was approved by the board. Dr. Val Hicks presented the Mid­ Winter convention keynote address. (The complete address is printed in this issue.) Hicks is a Harmony College faculty mem­ ber, arranger, director of the Santa Rosa

Sam Aramian, 1977 International president; Gil Lefholz, 1986 International president; and Hugh Ingraham, tho Society's executive director, conferred during the International board meoting. 4 In recognition of international his­ three-for·one membership program for torian Dean Synder's contributions to the another year. Society, the board passed a resolution As required by bylaw, the following stating their appreciation of his efforts. subsidiaries were approved for 1986: The international achievement award AssociatIon of International Champions winners were announced during the can· IA.I.C.). DECREPITS (Association of vention. They are: Top Chapter - Saddle· past international presidents and inter· back Valley, California; Top District ­ national board members), Confederate Far Western; Second Place District ­ Harmony Brigade (Dixie District honor Mid·Atlantic; Third Place District - Sene· group), DELASUSQUEHUDMAC (Mid· ca Land. Atlantic District honor group), NEWCA­ In still another international board NEWENG (Northeastern District honor decision, it was decided to extend the group). PROBE (Public Relations Offi·

Mid-Winter Convontion Chairman, Fred Koch.

musical instruments for introductions, interludes and conclusions. Eliminated was the reference to specifically com· posed songs that convey the contest­ ant's name or names as being a dis­ qualification offense. Verbage was added to further identify the use and intent of the verbal com­ ment restriction. The amount of singing time was changed from four to six minutes, to three and a half to six and a half minutes. There will now be a total loss of score when a song or medley is dis­ qualified. The Phoeniciens of Phoenix, Arizona wore directed by Lou Laurel!n their Friday night concert. The international C&J Committee is now allowed to select the contest panels for both the district and inter­ national preliminary contests. The Association of International Champions (A.I.C.) received approval to stage a "Sing With The Champs" session in Salt Lake City. Following the success of the "Sing With The Champs" sessions in Minneapolis in 1985, the A.I.C. will again offer Barbershoppers the oppor­ tunity to sing with various A.l.e. quar­ tets.

Tho Mid·Wintor convention host chapter, tho Tucson Sunshino Chorus, also sang for tho Friday night show undor tho direction of Bob Johnson. 5 Three-For-One Program Extended

Members assisting three recruits to the dues will be waived for the join the Society will have their Inter­ member's next scheduled renewal. national dues waived for their next reo the member will remain liable for cers and Bulletin Editors), and AH-SOW newal period. all district and chapter dues other­ (Ancient and Harmonious Society of The International Board of Directors wise payable by the member. Woodshedders). extended the "Three For One" member­ a member will not be entitled to Mid·Winter convention special events ship dues incentive plan during the a waiver of his International dues attracted enthusiastic crowds. Tours were Mid·Winter convention. The program will for a period greater than one year, sold out and thoroughly enjoyed. The be in effect during 19B6. regardless of the number of mem­ World's Largest Barbershop Chorus To become eligible for the dues bers he sponsors during 1986. brough 710 Barbershoppers to the stage. waiver, current members must recruit all members brought into the So­ Directed by Bob Johnson, the Society's three men to join the Society. Those ciety through this program must former director of music education and recruited may be new members or men be properly reported to the Inter­ services, the chorus sang to a sell-out reinstating their membership. Student national Office by the chapter crowd. members are also included in this group. secretary. The Food For Thought Breakfast Based on the resolution that saw members brought in during 19B5 attracted 75 Barbershoppers. A general adopted by the Board, the plan speci­ cannot be credited to 1986 totals. fies that: For more information, contact the exchange of ideas for chapter activities was the highlight of the breakfast. the International dues waiver is on S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. Communications Depart­ a one·time basis. The first International Seniors Quar­ ment, 6315 Third Avenue, Kenosha, tet contest brought 18 quartets to the WI 53140·5199, (414) 654-9111. stage. Each registered quartet had to have its foursome total a cumulative age of 240. Each member had to be at least 55 years old. Winner of the contest was the George Baggish Memorial Quartet with Frank Lanza, Richard "Doc" Sause, Fred Steinkamp and Edgar Keller. The F.O_G.S. (Four Old Guys Singing) placed second with Lou Micco, Tom Keehan, Hector Rivas and Bob Angel. And the Close Harmony Tradition placed third with Dick Merritt, Warren Mitchell, Bob Mahoney and Chuck Benson. The winners were the first recipients I of the Mark Roberts Trophy, presented by the Grosse Pointe, Michigan chapter in memory of Mark, an ardent quartet The Mount Rushmore Four, Senior Quartet Contest participants, featured presidents - of the U. S. rnan and prominent Society judge and and the Society. Recreating the famed landmark were Gil Lefholz, 1986 International president, administrator. The trophy was presented as Teddy Roosevelt; Hank Vomacka, 1983, as Georga Washington; Richard Ellenberger, 1975, on stage to the winners by Pioneer Dis­ as Abraham Lincoln; and Wilbur Sparks, 1970, as Thomss Jefferson. trict international board member Jim Gougeon_ While the Mid·Winter convention be­ gan on a somber note, the joy of singing / barbershop harmony brought comfort and a special fellowship to the Barber­ shoppers gathered in Tucson. -"

"Evon though we'ro UI) hore, sitting on a mountain, wo'ro still having fun." 6 Grosse Pointe, Michigan Chapter Donates Trophy by Bill Lane

Mark Roberts, founder of the Grosse national contests, an International treas· in the Detroit area and was instrumental Pointe, Michigan chapter and a member urer and the first secretary-treasurer in obtaining the original ruling from the of the group which, in 1940, formed the of Harmony Foundation. In his spare Internal Revenue Service that the Society first District (Pioneer) east of the Miss­ time, Mark was a practicing attorney is a non-profit, educational organization_ issippi, passed away in April, 1983. In September of that year, the Grosse Pointe chapter (in which Mark, though living in Florida, retained membership until his death) decided to establish an appropriate memorial to Mark. It offered to provide an International trophy to be used for such purpose as the International board of directors should decide. After several suggestions, the chapter and the International Board agreed to a proposal made last August by Executive Director Hugh Ingraham that Mark be commemorated by a traveling trophy for the seniors quartet contest. The first Society sponsored seniors quartet contest was staged at the 1986 Mid-Winter convention in Tucson, Arizona. The Grosse Pointe chapter committee of Russ The George Boggish Memorial Quartet received tho Mark Roberts Seniors Quartet Trophy Seely, Art Jones and Bill Lane, worked from Jim Gougeon, Pionoer District International board momber. (I to r) Fred Steinkamp, with another chapter member, Ray Edgar Koller, Jim Gougeon, Richard "Doc" Sause, and Frank Lallzo. Starrette to design the trophy. in Jan· uary, the Mark Roberts International Seniors Quartet trophy was presented to The George Baggish Memorial Quartet the Society at the annual Uncle Sam's by Richal'd "Doc" Sause Night Party hosted by the Windsor, Ontario chapter. The trophy was then I first heard about the "Seniors" contest a way that I can stay a kid forever?" that given to Jim Gougeon, Pioneer District's at the International convention in Min­ I was crazy about. That influenced the International Board Member for the neapolis and thought it was a great idea. costume (kids, of course) and the quartet formal presentation at the Mid·Winter A fun contest, especially for us 60 year name George Baggish Memorial Quartet. Convention the following week. Attend­ alders. My first impulse was to call my Saturday afternoon was something else ing the Uncle Sam's Night presentation old friend Joe Daniels in California and - competing again for the first time in were Mark's two daughters, Marcia try a "coast to coast" quartet, but Joe years, first time for this quartet before Russell and Delores Horner, and their wouldn't be available for the January 25 an audience, forgetting words, speeding husbands Ron and Pete. Society members Tucson datel Well, maybe I could sing tempo, extra breaths, etc. Still, the ap­ from a number of Pioneer District chapters lead. I had, for my first 18 years as a plause was great, they liked us and we were also present, including Ray McCalpin, Barbershopper, but not since 1963. did have a great time. At the conclusion the last active charter member of the Deciding on a bass was easy. Ed Keller we were hoping for a spot in the top Grosse Pointe chapter, founded in 1945. was singing with me weekly with the three and you never saw four happier He knew Mark well during his active Note Wits and he's 62. How about Fred guys when the results were announced. career. Steinkamp (Lloyd's brother) for bari? Applause, cameras snapping everywhere, Grosse Pointe has been privileged in After all, he'd had years of experience good wishes, grinning faces -I remem· the past to have been involved in pro­ with the Note Witsl After gelling his bered L.A. all over again. What a great viding other International class trophies exhuberant acceptance, 1 called Frank idea! The first Senior contest!! It's sure including the Society's Ben Landino Lanza, myoid tenor from the Four to grow and we'll probably see District Quartet Champion trophy, as well as the Statesmen who thought he could still preliminaries some day. Pioneer District Quartet Champion tro­ cut two songs as tenor although he's Can we present the traveling Mark phy. been singing bari with the Take Four Roberts trophy to you in Sarasota in In addition to his extensive chapter from Providence for three years. '87? You'll never have more fun trying, activities, Mark was an International Steve Delehanty, tenor of the Note believe mel quartet finalist (The Detroit Turners, Wits provided our arrangements. Tom (Editor's Note: Doc and Frank wear 1942). Pioneer District president, memo Potenza, bass of Take Four became our gold quartet champion medals won at ber of the international Contest and Jud­ coach. Steve had done an arrangement of the 1967 International contest when ging Commillee, a judge in 13 Inter· a George Baggish song called "Isn't there they sang with the Four Statesmen.) 7 1986 Mid-Winter Keynote Address

by Dr, Val Hicks

I appear before you today not as a cheer­ The '70s and '80s brought Harmony to the ear, mind and eye. leader. This will be no pep rally, You'll College, new judging categories, more 4, It should be within the reach of the hear no rah·rah speech from me. I'm not music educators entering our ranks, along common man. When a style becomes present to tell us how great we are. with the fledgling Young Men In Har­ too esoteric, too complex or sophisti­ There'll be none of that because I am mony program. We began attracting cated and exclusive, it tends to alien­ honestly worried about the future of young, talented singers, some capable ate the common man of whom Abra­ our art form. I think we have entered a of truly excellent vocal work. We refined ham Lincoln said God must have mid-life crisis. our techniques often borrowing ideas loved because he made so many of us. In the December HARMONIZER from the university campus and commer­ Our style should not serve an inner Hugh Ingraham described the life,cycle of cial recordings. Our performers and circle of vocal hot-shots nor should it organizations, and art forms have Iife­ judges, most of whom are products of b~ the private playground for only cycles, too. In fact, they are remarkably the age of TV, placed greater emphasis the musically trained. We must not get similar to the life-cycle of voluntary on the visual. In fact, we began having too fancy for Joe Barbershopper. societies such as ours. Since barbershop contests at which the best singing groups harmony is an authentic art form, it too didn't win. Now this last point brings me to vir­ has a life-cycle, There were other stylistic features tuosity. A virtuoso is one who excels in Our youthful barbershop years con· which i'li get to shortly, but now I must the technique of an art. You'll note my sisted of spontaneous, vocal recreation. speak of fashion versus style. Fashions stress of technique. Virtuosity, then, is Unplanned, enjoyabie ear singing, Piaying fade with the times and seasons, but complete mastery of means and skill with chords, milking notes, experiment­ style is always in good taste. Our concern coupled with energy and confidence in ing with sounds. These were our forma' then is not with barbershop fashion, but performance-. During the last decade tive years of taking liberties with melo­ with barbershop style. For a style to we've been seeing and hearing some vir­ dies, harmonies and rhythms. We sang endure, buffeted by an ever-changing tuoso-like performances from some of for ourselves; truly self-entertainment at world, it has to have at least four quali­ our groups and on the surface it would its purest. As the poet wrote: "They sang ties: seem a desirable trend. This is the prob­ of love, not of fame, each heart recalled 1. It must hold an appeal for the rising lem: Virtuosity tends toward flamboy, a different name." (From Bayard Taylor's generation. An appeal which can cap­ ancy, ornamentation, and display of ego. "The Song of the Camp") Dipthongs, ture them as hobbyists as they mature. True artists subjugate their ego behind formants, secondary dominants, and syn­ Our days are numbered. Who will and underneath the music. They hide ergism were foreign terms. It was actually carryon in our stead? The torch must or disguise technique rather than flaunt a form of folk music. Not art music for be passed. Who will carry it and to it. Virtuosity invades our psychic dis­ art's sake or for that of John G, Public, where? tance and it becomes a matter of aural It was singing for self-amusement and 2, The elements of that style (melody, and visual "Can You Top This?" Vocal self·amazement. rhythm, harmony, lyrics, etc,) should art degenerates into circus and musical Our growing up years brought craft, remain in balance. That is, one ele­ substance is replaced by flash, glitz and education, judge training, better vocal ment should not be featured. Har­ franticism. habits, more respect for song elements many, lyrics, or movement/costume Historically, virtuosity brings the de­ and more concern for public image. In should not predominate. In a true cline and fall of a style. Technique, the 1950s and 1960s barbershop har, style, a lasting style, the various parts like a little bit of knowledge, can be many groups sounded better and looked of that style meld together in a uni­ dangerous. Technique must always be better. We tried to gain the respect of fied whole and no single constituent kept in check because it is merely a music educators, choral societies, and protrudes. There is symmetry and means to an end, and should not become music critics. That we did with limited balance between and among the melo­ an end in itself. The song and its message success, for our art form is neither dy, rhythms, chords, arranging devices, is always more important than the per­ fish nor fowl. We don't sing art music, lyrics and stage presence. formers and their skill. nor are we contemporaneous with current 3. The style endures because it doesn't If unbridled display of prowess is a pop music, and we're no longer folk art. cater to that which is silly, innane, problem in any art form, a second prob­ We're a living, breathing, ever evolving sarcastic or vulgar (some of the very lem is to control the evolution of our art form. As James S. Ackerman reminds things which killed vaudeville), The style. You see, we've actually preserved us: "Art has never been static; when it style should present that which is very little, but we have evolved a lot. is not vital, it degenerates." lovely, praiseworthy, and challenging Art forms cannot and should not remain 8 static. They're governed by opposing We need to be helping local high school forces of conservatism and liberalism and teachers get boys involved in choral barbershop harmony in any given year is music. Are we giving them printed the compromise in this musical tug-of­ music, supporting their concerts and war. There are always within our ranks offering to coach student ensembles? Is the forces of liberalism locking horns your chapter considered a lively musi· with the forces of conservatism. cal force - yes, even an artistic force ­ Barbershop singing, ala 1986, then is in your community? During my 34 an evolved art form, resulting from many years in the Society, barbershop has been silent, everpresent compromises. For 48 treated as an ugly musical stepchild of years these dynamic forces have been at the community. and I'm tired of this work. Firstly, there are the individuals: image, aren't you? We have the talent Your Phil Embury's, Maurice Reagan's, and potential to become a vigorous Bud Arberg's and S. K. Grundy's. Your musical force in our communities. In Mike Senter's, Lou Perry's and Dave the coming years we'll have to do this Stevens'. Then there are the hundreds of to survive and thrive in a changing world. judges, coaches, quartet men, and chorus Our task is not to entertain the worldl directors. Other outside forces impinge Let's leave that to Hollywood. Our task on our evolution in a more subtle way: is to get and keep more men involved in The Sweet Adelines, Gene Puerling, a solid, worthy vocal style called bar­ radio, TV, records, movies, college pro­ Dr. Val Hicks bershop harmony. Let's keep our per­ fessors and many other subtle agents of formances beautiful, free of excessive, change. thus far. Virtuosity was one, and control· egoistic ornamentations and down to The barbershop conservatist revels in ling the pace and direction of our musical earth. That's our mission. Not flash, nor the past, for it is from his past that he evolution was the other. And these my glitz, nor franticism, but barbershop. shapes his present. His yesterdays dictate friends are real, viable challenges. How­ Now in closing may I share with you his todays. He clings on valiantly to his ever, I've saved my most pressing concern a brief paragraph from a 1943 HAR· memories. He declares: "That's not the for last, and here it is. MONIZER? way O. C. Cash or Floyd Connett would American popular music, especially "Only rarely does America produce a have done it." Innovation is his enemy rock music, has become so all pervasive son with the ability to open the na· and creativity an ever present threat. His that even little children are listening to it. tion's eyes to what it has been missing task is to somehow bring back those It now caters to the pre-teen set and in simple and wholesome pleasure that good, old days. Hc's a worry-wart. He's many young parents are raising their kids is easily attainable. Less often does bothered that Stage Presence (as a judging on a steady diet of rock 'n roll. When I such a one have the generosity to share category) has grown from 10 percent in started my Masters degree at the Uni­ his vision beyond his immediate en­ the 1940s to 35 percent today. He wants versity of Southern California a quarter virons; the conviction, courage and more barbcrpolecatting, more woodshed­ of a century ago about 16 percent of tact to win others to his thinking; ding and fewer contest rehearsals. He has American high school students were and the patience backed by driving a vague, uneasy feeling about our musical enrolled in band, choir or orchestra, one force to attain an objective which future. out of six. Today it's below 10 percent holds no pot 0' gold reward ... O. C. The barbershop liberal on the other and dropping. We are becoming a nation Cash has done more than spread hand usually lacks a strong sense of our of musical spectators. Church choirs, wholesome enjoyment ... He has musical history and grows impatient with school and community bands and or­ furnished the means to preserve a tradition and long standing policies. He chestras, and many types of amateur period rich in American traditions. would agree with Mark Twain that music groups are struggling to stay alive. It is conceivable that his Society may "Loyalty to petrified opinion never Schools are cutting music budgets and in in the future be the connecting link yet broke a chain or freed a human some schools it is now an extra·curricular between whatever generation is cur­ soul." activity. In former centuries music was rent, the one preceeding it, and the He loves new ideas and the past is not considered as vital to culture as mathe­ one to follow, as oldsters and young­ sacred ground, but merely a foundation matics, language and science, for in sters group in harmony." on which to build. Innovation is vital as reality music is a bit of each. Now it's Isn't that a wonderful thought? As the liberal looks to tomorrow, just as the being squeezed out of the schools and oldsters and youngsters sing together in conservativc worships yesterday. The boxed and packaged as a spectator/ harmony. It is my hope, even my prayer, liberal assumcs any song can be bar· listener sport. that this may continue to be so. Thank bershopped so why not apply the style to This has deep and serious implications you. any tune you like? Some liberals look for for our future membership. From where (Author's Note: This speech was the day when S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. will will our future members come? From commissioned by International President, become an international singing society, underneath their walkman earphones? We Bill Park, who died two days before its an umbrella organization which over­ need to redoublc or even triple our delivery at the Mid-Winter Convention in sees competitions in various a cappella Young Men In Harmony efforts, not as Tucson, Arizona, January, 1986. It is styles. a present-day recruiting device, but as a fondly dedicated to President Bill. Thank I've mentioned two of my concerns program for future members, years hence. you, Bill, for the opportunity I) -" 9 Sunshine Stages District Seniors Quartet Contest by George Hulst

Senior quartet contests have been talked eral quartet contest of the district, using about for years. In a state such as Florida, the same schedule, the same judges, the where many active Barbershoppers are same scoring, and even the same score­ enjoying their retirement years, a senior sheet, the only change being the addition quartet contest appeared to be just what of an asterisk beside the names of the the doctor recommended. quartets eligible as seniors. Then their In November 1984, the Sunshine Dis· standings as seniors would be their order trict, which represents Florida Barber­ of finish. shoppers, appointed a committee charged In July, a letter was sent to each of the with the responsibility of bringing the eligible quartets, suggesting that they proposed activity out of the realm prepare for the special senior contest in of talk and into the realm of reality. the fall, reminding them their quartet Don Davis, of the Sarasota chapter, registration must be up-to-date and en· The Braden-Tones (I to r) George Hulst, tenor; was appointed chairman. His committee­ closing an entry blank. However, by Frank Folckemer, bass; Art Mould, lead; Don men were Bob Soemler of Orlando, September, Ned Fogler, chairman of the Davis. baritone. and Mel Stone of Sarasota, all being fall contest, had received applications former chapter presidents. If there was a from only three quartets. This was dis­ budget set aside for the project, its appointing but understandable, for during a few trophies and ribbons specifically existence was kept a pretty good secret. the summer months many of Florida's for the seniors. The first question for the committee, retirees travel north to visit friends and For other districts who may be con­ and it was a sticky one, was what would relatives, or to enjoy the delights of travel sidering a senior contest, the committee determine eligibility to compete as a they could not do when they were chairman, Don Davis, recommends: senior quartet. It seemed everyone in the working. However, the committee fol­ 1. That the Senior contest be held con­ district wanted the requirements gerry­ lowed up with phone .calls to all the currently with the regular quartet mandered to fit his own quartet. Taking eligibles. contest to minimize work and ex­ a firm stand, the committee ruled that At contest time, Friday night, October pense. for the first year at least, each quartet 18, four eligible senio.r quartets were 2. That the Seniors be scheduled once member must be 55 years of age or standing with their younger competitors a year maximum to keep it fun and older. Accordingly, a letter was sent to nervously listening to the judges' briefing. not wear off the excitement and all chapter secretaries requesting infor­ Then the parade through the warm-up glamour. mation about the quartets of their chap­ rooms, out on the stage of Ruth Eckerd 3. That the age "floor" of 55 be used. ters. Hall, back to the photographer and into This is the age of most of our retire­ The February issue of "The Sunburst," the audience to hear their later competi­ ments, when we are finding new the Sunshine District publication, carried tors. homes, new friends and a new way of a notice: "Senior Quartets Wanted" When the scores were announced, The living. What could be better than with an instruction to communicate with Braden·Tones of the Sarasota chapter, getting into a new quartet and upgrad· the committee. Letters were sent to all who came in 14th in the standings, were ing its performance via the contest district registered quartets, informing the highest scorers of the seniors, and route? them of the upcoming contest, and in­ thus became 1985 Senior Quartet Champ· 4. That the Senior activity be publi· quiring regarding their eligibility. Res· ions of the Sunshine District. Second cized at the district House of Dele­ ponses were received from 19 quartets place went to The Apollo Chords, of gates, in the district bulletin, at who would be eligible if they registered Bradenton, followed by the Jaxonaires COTS, at district craft sessions, and as quartets and decided to compete. In from Greater Jacksonville, and the Har­ the HARMONIZER. view of this response, the District offi­ manatees from Manatee County. 5. Local newspapers love to print stories cers realized the interest expressed and Everything worked out beautifully I about older people who are doing scheduled it to be part of the upcoming The Sunshine District pioneered a suc­ things. Their readers can identify quartet contest to be held in Clearwater cessful Senior quartet contest, possibly with them, whether seniors or not. in October, providing the committee the first to be held anywhere (We shall After all, we are all getting older! could work out the details. And worked be happy to be corrected on this). The out they were I only expenses, whether or not budgeted, In Florida we think senior quartet In view of the non-existent budget, over and above those that would have contests are here to stay, and we recom· it was decided that the Seniors contest been spent anyhow for the district con­ mend them heartily to other districts. 1.1 would be run concurrently with the gen- test, were a few letters and phone calls,

10 UDDER NONSE SE with the FOUR

/ Harmony Ranch A Barbershopper's Vacation Dream

by George Shields

Ontario Barbershoppers invite you to visit Harmony Ranch began back in 1972. We have several chorus directors at Har­ us in our vacation paradise. Harmony The Oshawa chapter hosted a camping mony Ranch - Ray Danley and Ron Ranch is 88 acres of space and includes a weekend for Ontario Barbershoppers and Whiteside of the Scarborough Dukes of heated swimming pool, sauna, two tennis it was an unqualified success. It was dur­ Harmony, George Shields of East York, courts, a members' lounge, teen lounge, ing this gathering that the concept of Peter Hughes of St. Thomas, and Bill picnic shelter, playing fields, horseshoe Harmony Ranch was born and by Easter Taylor of Stoney Creek. We have past and pits, community campfires and a wooded weekend of 1973 a run-down farm had present quartetters from the Canadian area complete with nature trails. A fea­ been purchased in Georgina Township, Heritage, Four Sound Reasons, Royal ture attraction is our man-made Melody at Baldwin, Ontario. George Shields was Assent, Royal Review, Rumours, Sound Pond, which provides swimming, a sandy the driving force behind the project. Shop, Northland, and New Street Enter­ beach, rope-swinging and an exciting Clearing the land was the first chore, prise, to name a few. Some 14 chapters water slide, all in a picturesque setting. along with tree planting, ditch digging, are represented, including far away San The property borders on the Black River, building, painting, more digging, looking Diego, California. Many wives and family which flows into Lake Simcoe (a boating for borrowed shovels, back rubs and most members belong to Sweet Adelines or and fishing paradise four miles down­ especially, more fun than we'd had in Harmony, Inc. stream). The river is ideal for canoeing, years. Each weekend throughout the summer bird watching, swimming and children's Today the members' roster presently will find planned activities. Have you ever fishing. numbers 100 barbershopping families. played Moose Pasture golf? Tennis

A bird's eye view of Harmony Ranch.

12 tournaments for both adults and teens are an annual happening, along with barn dances in the refurbished aid Barn, talent shows, golf tournaments at one of the many local courses, and baseball and football for the young at heart. In ad­ dition, many chapters hold their family picnic at Harmony Ranch. The more hardy among us enjoy winter activities such as cross-country skiing and skating. Harmony Ranch in winter. A one-hour drive from Harmony Ranch will find you enjoying the hos­ pitality of any number of barbershop chapters in the Toronto area. Our mana­ ger, Ron Ball, will be happy to direct you and with a little persuasion will probably come along. If you wish to escape to civilization, Canada's Wonder­ land is less than an hour's drive away. If you wish a little drama, the Red Barn Theatre in nearby Jackson's Point will give you the best in summer stock. The Royal Museum, Ontario Place, the Science Centre, the CN Tower, and restaurants galore can be found in Toron­ to, the capital of Ontario. You can even organize your wilderness camping and fishing trip to Algonquin Park - On­ tario's largest wilderness reserve. A typical trailer site. Harmony Ranch welcomes all Bar­ bershoppers to stop around and "burn some wood," sing some songs and meet with other Barbershoppers from near and far. Fully serviced sites are available for the serious RV'ers, along with campsites for the tenting fraternity. There's a laun­ dromat to help keep things in order and both service buildings have washroom facilities, hot showers and all the ameni­ ties that most campers demand. The ma­ gic of the simple campfire still exists at the Ranch. The night sky is unsurpassed and escape from daily routine is guaran­ teed. Locate your map of Ontario, find Baldwin on Highway 48 and start plan­ ning your next summer vacation. For more information about Harmony Ranch, contact: Ron Ball, Baldwin, Ontario LDE 1AD. Telephone: (416) 722-8858. .J' Boating on the pond.

13 The NewTradition Coaebiug At BrighamYoung Univel-sity By IC.ollie Besto."

While in Salt Lake City to headline the annual Beehive Statesmen show, the 19B5 International Quartet Champion, The New Tradition, conducted a master class session for the Brigham Young University music department. BYU, located 40 miles to the south in Provo, Utah has been active in developing an academic program to teach the bar­ bershop style of music to students, faculty, and staff. Rollie Bestor, a 23 year member of the Society and former certified Balance and Blend judge, was asked by the music department chairman, Newell Dayley, to audition, select, and prepare a male quartet to perform around Utah. Bestor is of all things, one of the athletic directors at BYU. While in Provo, The New Tradition, using three of the four BYU quartets, "It's my turn now," taught, coached, and demonstrated the barbershop style. The 90 minute session was enthusiastically received by the B3 faculty, student and staff members pre· sent. The New Tradition was visibly im­ pressed with the quality of the BYU quartets with which they worked. John Miller, bass, said in his opening remarks, "I am extremely impressed. I had no idea the quartets would be this strong. You do ~ , ",\\ an excellent job and are to be commend­ t····-,\ " ed for your efforts." The first official barbershop quartet to represent BYU was selected in the fall of 1981. It was an immediate suc· The New Tradition, (I to r) John Sherburn, Dan Jordan, John Miller and Bob Gray. Jr. cess. The following year, Bestor was asked to sample and evaluate the interest on campus for having a class to teach this style of music. A mixed chorus of 87 spent four months in weekly instruction. A female quartet was selected in February, 19B4. The music department has approved a curriculum offering beginning in the fall semester of 19B6. Dr. Bestor will coordinate the class. A teaching assistantship has been created providing for training of teach­ ers and conductors, as well as assisting Bestor in the coaching of four quartets now performing throughout Utah. Under· graduate student John Sasine, an active Barbershopper from Los Angeles, is the "Than you listen for tho applauso." first recipient of the assistantship. ~ 14 Bluegrass Student Union

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Several years ago, traveling to a quartet in color, smooth, covered with a thin, GENERAL HYDRATION: show in Fremont, Nebraska with my watery secretion and shiny. It should, quartet, the River City Delegation, I quite simply, demonstrate the "wet The normal nose alone will manu­ found that laryngitis was setting in with look." facture anywhere from a quart to a every mile we traveled. By the time we Now take a deep breath or say "ah" quart-and-a-half of watery thin mucus got to the show, I barely had enough and look at the back wall of your throat, per 24 hour period. Of this enormous voice to croak out a few songs. We even behind the tongue. This surface normally volume, the majority is evaporated into cut my solo number. is irregular and dotted with small bits of the air which one breathes in through the Since we had another show to do the orange/pink lymphoid (tonsil type) tis­ nose, In this way, dry room air is moist­ next night, I immediately went to the sue. There will be small blood vessels ened and filtered and warmed by the motel and went to bed, but only after visible on the surface between some of time it arrives at the vocal tract. This making arrangements with our quartet the bits of lymphoid tissue. Overlying fluid must be replaced. In addition, there host to get me an emergency ap­ all of this, however, should be the same is further fluid loss each day from exhala· pointment with an otolaryngologist for shiny "wet look" from normal, thin, tion of that moistened air and in the the next morning. That doctor worked a watery saliva, If this is the case, you don't waste products of the body. If the stand· miracle with me. A little medicine, need to read any further, and can stop ard size/weight adult were to be placed a little talk and a lot of advice. "Go back here, on absolute bedrest in the hospital and to the motel room, stay there and drink On the other hand, if instead of see· totally forbidden oral intake, a replace­ a glass of water every hour until your ing clear watery, thin mucus on the ment of probably 2% liters of liquid will performance. You'll probably be fine." throat wall, you see blobs of white, thick be necessary to keep up with this so· Then, he said something j've never for­ goo which look and feel like wallpaper called "insensible loss" of water. For gotten. "Stress causes dehydration and paste or glue, or a combination of the all of these reasons, water is of extreme dehydration causes laryngitis." two, and which you may have been cal­ importance in the normal functioning Since I am a voice teacher, this has ling "post-nasal drip," thls represents of the respiratory tract and of the vocal been the most valuable tool for over­ a good example of what I mean by de· tract in particular. What to do about all worked voices, voices with colds, etc. hydration. This thick and tenacious this? that I have ever worked with. For years mucoid secretion produces a sizzling now, I have told all my singers, "Drink sound when it gets between the vocal ENVIRONMENTAL WATER: lots of water." cords during speech or singing and it Last year I attended a workshop at the will certainly make you aware of it each During the initial space flights, NASA University of Minnesota entitled, "The time you swallow. Chances are also good found that superbly healthy astronauts Care And Nurture Of The Human Voice." that you will stop and clear your throat put into space invariably caught colds The main speaker was Dr. Van Law­ to rid yourself of the annoying secretion while they were in the capsules. They had rence, otolaryngologist with the Mac­ and irritate and inflame your larynx been examined by competent physicians, Gregor Medical Clinic in Houston, Texas, in the process, evaluated by every test known, and and company physician to the Houston Another parallel example: Rub your had been certified as healthy. Yet they Grand Opera. hands together with soap and w·ater. One caught colds. Ultimately it was found Dr. Lawrence has graciously given palm should pass the other with little or that when the cabin humidity was in­ his consent for excerpts of his article no friction, Dry your hands and rub them creased to a minimum of 40% several to be published in the HARMONIZER. vigorously together while they are dry. things happened. Initially it was found Redness, warmth and friction are inevi­ that virus propagation was interfered with. table. Your vocal cords vibrate and rub Most of the common respiratory tract SERMON ON HYDRATION against each other approximately 256 viruses (which are now probably Jiving times per second on middle C. To keep in a state of uneasy alliance in your own Stand in front of a mirror with your one mucus membrane surface from be­ nose and throat passages, in a so called mouth open and your tongue relaxed, coming irritated and causing friction "commensal" state), don't like moisture Look at the pink, wet membrane which against the other, a quantity of thin lubri­ and don't propagate as well in its pre· covers the inside of the mouth, the side cant is necessary. Approxmately 99,9% sence. In the presence of a 40% humidity, walls of the cheek, and near the lips of the time, the lubricant required is nasal membranes did not dry out and the themselves. This should be a healthy pink composed almost entirely of water. astronauts caught no more colds from

18 each other while in space flight. Since our SECOND album that time, 40% humidity has usually been maintained and the incidence of respira­ has arrived. tory tract difficulties, including dryness of membranes has been reduced to a minimum. How does this affect you? Get a steamer, a vaporizer, a humidifier, or a kettle of water on a hot plate in your bedroom and run it at night. Once the room humidity has reached 40%, your larynx will be happier.

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19 Do We Have Something For You! Harmony College '86 by Joe Liles, Director of Music Education & Services

From the barbershop harmony neophyte Script Writing ... Taught by the Quartets attending this year's coaching to those who feel they know everything, assistant director and/or production sessions will find an enriched program there are over 40 courses of study at manager of such TV series as "Little along with additional emphasis on enter­ Harmony College. For those who have House On The Prairie," "Loveboat," tainment as well as good singing. been many times, there are new offerings. "Giiligan's Island," "Phil Silvers A highlight of the 19B6 Harmony For those who need a refresher course Show," "Bonanza," "Love Story" and College wili be the Saturday Night and another baptism of barbershop, many others. He is Miles Middough, Show. It is designed for the 50th Anni· Harmony College is for you. Subjects great entertainer and quartet man versary year 19BB. cover every important musical issue for from the Far Western District. Registration cost for Harmony College Barbershoppers ... the choices are yours. is $250 if paid before July 15. After that How To Teach What You Know ... date it is $275. There is a fuli refund if NEW COURSES ARE OFFERED For those of you who stand before cancellation is received before July 15, Chapter Rejuvenation ,., using a your chapter to teach craft, vocal and a $25 cancellation fee after that date. new manual, "The Music Team Leader­ techniques, music, etc, You must pay the total fee upon registra· ship," a three·member faculty will tion. Chapters holding a block of regis· go into detail concerning chapter Arranging . .. The levels of arranging trations must also pay the total amount officer job titles, requirements, res­ have been increased from three to four and furnish names by May 15 or for· ponsibilities and functions, bringing in order to better serve the needs of feit reservations. together both administrative and mu­ arrangers with various skills and Harmony Coliege was filied by June sical leadership. Learn how to develop experience, last year, so get your reservations in early. great chapter meetings and a strong, You may make as many copies of the re­ musical chapter. Vocal Production ... Severai 12 servation form below as you wish. After hour courses taught by three of the receiving your payment we will send you Creative Interpretation II ... For finest vocal teachers we could find. information about classes and forms for those who have had Creative Inter­ Classes wili be held to 30 men each selecting your courses, ." pretation I by Eric Jackson. Both in order to provide individual at· courses will be offered. tention.

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Barbershop harmony is spreading across Australia by leaps and bounds. The In· ternational Office recently received cop­ ies of the "Barbershop Notes," the news· letter of the Western Australian Associ­ ation of Men Barbershop Singers (WAAMBS). Barbershoppers who attended the 1984 St. Louis convention may remem· ber the visiting Australian quartet, The Four Notes. One of their members, John Little, is now the first WAAMBS president. Newsletter editor, Bruce Okely, an· other member of the visiting quartet, -.,f reports on WAAMB's formation, growth and future plans in its first issue. Tho Four Notes at the 1984 International convention in St. Louis. II to r) Bruce Oke1v, David Macgill. John Little, and Laurie Russell. HOW IT ALL BEGAN The formation of WAAMBS sprang chorus rehearsal attendance regularly Tours, Inc., of Chicago and the tour directly from the visit, in July 19B4, around 40. operator for S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., plans are of the Perth male quartet, The Four The next program for Men In Har­ now being made for the biggest barber­ Notes, to the annual S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. mony will be their return to the Subiaco shop event Australia has ever seen . .. convention in St. Louis, Missouri. Theatre Centre in December. With the to be held in Perth, naturaily. The members of the quartet were larger body of singers and the added ex· Heading the list of visitors wiil be the amazed at the standard achieved by the perience behind it this chorus can be 19B3 International Champion Quartet, quartets and choruses performing at the guaranteed to present a delightful after' The Side Street Ramblers. This en­ convention. The almost incredibly high noon's music on this occasion. Support­ semble will be accompanied by a group level of sheer entertainment displayed ing items will include Vocal Connection. of 80 to 100 American supporters. inspired those Western Australians to the The Truine Four, The Morley VLQ and As if that won't be enough, we also point where they felt bound to attempt The Sentimental Blokes. expect the many times British Champion to offer something similar to Australian quartet. The Newtown Ringers from Lon­ audiences. SPREADING THE WORD don. In order to concentrate effort and gain The task of encouraging barbershop maximum results it was agreed to form singing on a wider scale has been accept­ WAAMBS is recruiting new members a new quartet, comprising three members ed by WAAMBS. This means trying to and spreading the barbershop harmony of the old The Four Notes (Bruce Okely, contact the barbershop fans elsewhere word with methods and means similar lead; David Macgiil, baritone; John Little, in the States and then in the rest of Aus­ to state-side Barbershoppers. bass) and a new tenor with Canad ian tralia. It is by no means easy, but some barbershop experience, Wally Bucknell. progress is being made. One of the ob· WE NEED YOUR HELP This new quartet which specializes in jectives for 1986 is a tour to Sunbury If you are interested in barbershop barbershop, is called Vocal Connection and Albany for the purpose of stirring music and would like to show your and it spearheaded the formation of the up this interest. This trip, planned for support, WAAMBS seeks your help. chorus which is now known as Men In early March, wiil be relying greatly on the This can be in one of several ways: Harmony. fine singing of Men In Harmony but also. By urging your singing friends to Men In Harmony commenced rehears­ possibly to an even greater extent. on the get involved in a vocal way. ing in January, 1985 and presented their warm sense of fellowship which pervades By seeking out quartets or ensembles first concert on 14 April, 1985. The suc­ barbershop singing wherever it goes. that have sung or are singing barber­ cess of this concert will go into legend. Plans being discussed for later in 19B6 shop and teiling them about WAAMBS (Okely reported on this concert in the include a gala concert season in Septem­ and Men In Harmony. November/December, 1985 HARMONI­ ber, possibly featuring an outstanding By joining WAAMBS (If you haven't ZER.) Australian quartet. But the 19B7 plans already done so). Currently the Men In Harmony chorus are just incredible . .. By supporting the activities of WA­ continues to grow in strength. New mem­ AMBS and its affiliated choruses and bers have been joining since the Govern­ APRIL,1987 ensembles. l.l ment House concert so that there is a Following the visit to Perth of Frank nominal membership of around 50 with Pipal, who is president of Educational

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The Reading, Pennsylvania chapter was editor of the Reading Eagle a montage, shall cherish forever. These people knew surprised to read the story about the depicting 75 years of public transporta­ how to conduct a convention, without Banks of the Wabash Chorus' trip to the tion in Reading, England. taking themselves too seriously, and hav­ 19B5 B.A.B.S. convention, and their Our trip to England happened in Sep· ing a great deal of fun with it all. At that claim that they were the first Society tember. On a Saturday afternoon an en­ time they had their male and female chapter to arrange such a trip. Our chap­ tourage of approximately BO people Barbershoppers competing on the same ter made a similar trip to the B.A. B.S. boarded two busses and headed for New weekend at a common place. I don't convention - in 1977. York's Kennedy Airport. From there we know if this has changed, but it sure Let us start at the beginning, which flew to Heathrow Airport in England. was wonderful with the families being for us was 1975. Gerry Holland, a pilot British Airways had even acknolwedged a together. This is truly what barbershop­ for British Airways and 1977 chairman special request we made and scheduled ping is all about, a family hobby. (president) of B.A.B.S., was a resident of Gerry Holland to be our pilot. I'll never The Saturday evening afterglow was an Reading, England. He decided to contact forget being roused out of a sound sleep emotional experience. Whoever came up our president, Leo Braun to set up a vi­ about 3:00 a.m. by tap on the shoulder, with the idea that the British are con­ sit between the sister cities. Many of his and being told that Gerry wanted to see servative and reserved could not have flights brought him to Philadelphia, me in the cockpit. When I asked him why been thinking of Barbershoppers. They which is only 50 miles from us, so in he summoned me, Gerry replied, "if are as congenial as anyone I have ever August, 1975 Gerry made the trip to I don't sleep, nobody sleeps." I think met. When it was time to leave that night, Reading on the train. Our entire chorus his original intent was to do some wood­ they formed a double line, there was met him at the station with a singing shedding, but he thought better of it, hugging and kissing, and I don't believe a reception, thus starting a long and lasting since some of the crew were sleeping dry eye in the place. Back to the hotel friendship. outside the cockpit. and a few 110urs of sleep, before half of us From the very beginning it was felt Upon our arrival in England, we were left for home, and the other half took that our two chapters should get to· escorted by bus to the Russell Hotel in off for Germany, Austria and Switzer­ gether. Plans were started by our chapter London. There we were greeted by the land. to go to England in 1976, but this ar· Berkshire Barbershoppers of Reading, We continued to correspond, and had rangement proved to be a little too short England. There was food, liquid refresh· many visits from Gerry Holland. Then on time. After that we changed the date ment and lots of singing before we in 1982, one of our members, John to 1977. Our trip committee was headed broke up and went to our rooms, all of Rickenbach, had a brainstorm which we by Harold Breisch, and after much cor· us feeling the iet lag. We spent two days pursued. John felt it would be a great responding, between the two chapters we in London, and then on Wednesday idea to have a truly international show were ready to go. morning traveled to Reading, England with the title "It's A Barbershop World." But before we visited England we be· for a combined chorus rehearsal. We were So with the help of Gerry, acting as our came hosts for an English quartet. At the scheduled to present a show in their European contact, we lined up our time, the Barry Tones were reigning town hall that evening. Prior to the show headliners. Gerry was able to interest the B.A.B.S. quartet champion and they we had a small pre·glow in the mayor's 19B1 B.A.B.S. quartet champion, Re· were invited to sing at the 1977 Inter· chambers, and were greeted by Mayor gency Pride, in performing in the states. national convention in Philadelphia. Bill Mander and his wife. The quartet and wives spent two weeks Through our correspondence with the The evening went off beautifully, here, with Reading as home base. We then Reading, England chapter, we learned with both choruses and their quartets went across our international border and of their visit and invited the quartet and singing, and then a combined chorus booked the 19B1 Ontario District Quartet wives to Reading, Pennsylvania. They sing under the direction of Barry Nowell. Champion, Jubilation. At this point our accepted our invitation and spent a few On stage that evening we were presented budget wouldn't budge anymore, so it days with us, being housed by some of with the Jubilee Chamberpot by their was decided to represent the U.S.A. with our members. The visit was highlighted chairman Pete Powell, and we recipro· our local quartets. by an outdoor party, attended by ap· cated with a plaque, depicting the com­ The English group was housed by proximately 300 people. Reading Mayor, mon bond of these sister cities. our members, and a finer group of Joseph Kusminski, presented the four­ Thursday was a sightseeing day, and ladies and gentlemen you never met. some with the key to the city. then Friday morning all aboard for They stayed with us foilowing our show, Barry Nowell, bass of the quartet, Leicester and the annual British Associ­ accompanying us on a mystery bus trip was employed by the Reading, England ation of Barbershoppers convention. We to one of our sister chapters, Lebanon, Evening Post as an overseer in the com­ were pleased and privileged to sing on the Pennsylvania. Here again was a very posing room. Being interested in news­ convention stage both evenings. I don't emotional parting, and was proven once paper work, they visited our local news· know if things have changed in the en­ again, no matter where you come from, paper. Barry presented the managing suing years, but this was an experience I Barbershoppers are the greatest. '"

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The Summit City Chorus from Fort The Texas state capitol building in How do you spell barbershop harmony? Way no, Indiana sang in the opening Austin was the site of a mass sing-in Society members across the country ceremony of the Fort Wayne Parks and during the fall division contest. More are publicizing their hobby as they drive Recreation Department's Spirit of Ameri­ than 300 Barbershoppers gathered around through downtown streets and country ca Festival during February. The show the seals of the nations which depict the back roads. They have special license included the raising of a 40 foot replica coat of arms of the five nations of which plates. of the Statue of Liberty. Texas has been a part. 1986 is Texas' Mark Rusch, music director of the sesquicentennial, marking 150 years since Atlanta, Georgia chapter, recently mount­ The North Pennsmen of the Lansdale, gaining independence from Mexico. ed his special license plate - SPEBSQ. Pennsylvania chapter entertained high The massed singers were directed by (Georgia only allows six digit license school students and their parents at the Bob Foley and Steve Keiss of Austin, plates.1 He reports that within the first Pennsylvania Music Educators Associ­ and John Devine of Houston. Mac Huff week of its installation he had a number ation District XI Chorus Festival during also directed the San Antonio chapter in of people ask him what it represented. February. a trilogy of songs about Texas. The Texas Following their conversation he took Gentlemen, a San Antonio chapter quar­ their names for their show mailing list. The Lombard, Illinois West Towns tet, also performed. Do you have a special barbershop Chorus performed at the illinois State Mo Rector, two-time International license plate? The HARMONIZER is American Choral Directors Association quartet champion, introduced one of the collecting examples of these plates for convention in November, 19B5. The spectators, Vickie Lowrance, America's a future story. Send your name, address, chapter also notes it now has 13 father· 19B5 Junior Miss. Her father, a member plate message, or a close-up photograph son singing combinations, including a of the New Braunfels chapter, was one of the plate if available. Please mail the father and two sons. of the assembled singers, information by June 1 to be included Local television station KTVV covered in the listing. The Vocal Majority of Dallas, Texas the sing-in for their evening news pro­ sang "No Place But Texas" for their gram. national television debut on the New l-'''--'''--''--''-'''--''-'''--'''--''--''-''--''-'''--''--''--'~-''-''-''--'''--''--''-''-'' _ •..--...--..--•• _) Year's Cotton Bowl Parade. They also sang the national anthem at the Cotton I Remember the gang that i Bowl for the football game. CBS radio network listeners around the world heard I sang ... with a photo. j their pre-game performance. The VM 1 • Officiia I cSonpvEenBtsioQn pShAolO grapher i also performed for the North American I ... - or ...... , Inc. i Heating and Air Conditioning Wholesalers i AN\'· Groups 01 4 or 400 - Our specialty i Association in December, 19B5. I •. ,.".j ,

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The Far Western District received the top The 1985 Champion Chapter award PLATEAU THREE award in recognition of their 1985 was presented to the Saddleback Vailey, (Membership 40-491 achievements. Their first place finish was California chapter (Far Western District). Saddleback, California, ,,,_,,,, ,820 followed by the Mid-Atlantic District in They totalled 820 points_ Sussex County, New Jersey "",,704 second place, and Seneca Land District in The following chapters were recog­ Youngstown, Ohio ,,, 637 third, Far Western placed fourth in 1984, nized for their efforts in retaining 100 Mid-Atlantic repeated last year's second percent of their 1984 membership during PLATEAU FOUR place finish, and Seneca Land moved up 1985: Norton, Kansas; Dodge City, (Membership 50-741 from sixth place. Kansas; Sheldon, Iowa; Hastings, Ne­ Fort Worth, Texas ,_,, 652 The contest is a means to determine braska; "Q" Suburban, Illinois; Logans­ the kind of chapter activity taking place port, Indiana; Albert Lea, Minnesota; Northbrook, Illinois ,,•,,,_,643 during the year. Achievement points Ozaukee County, Wisconsin; Le Roy, Longview, Texas .. ,, .. , ,582 are awarded for each district's net mem­ Minnesota; Fauquier County, Virginia; bership gain, choruses and quartets in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. PLATEAU FIVE competition, number of chapters holding (Membership 75-991 membership guest nights, use of the Sacramento, California 737 Barberpole Cat program, chapters char· Dayton Metro, Ohio , 711 tered, number of chapters with 50 or Fort Wayne, Indiana, , __ , __ ,,_,650 more members, officers attending Chap· PLATEAU ONE ter Officer Training Schools, delegates (Membership Under 30) attending district house of delegates' PLATEAU SIX Kenosha, Wisconsin 630 meetings, and chapters publishing regular (Membership 100 or more) Leavenworth, Kansas , 622 East Aurora, New York __ , ,_" 770 bulletins. To place all districts at the same Pontiac, Michigan, ,,,_,_,,_, __ 540 level, the total score achieved is divided Fresno, California, , _",,711 by the number of chapters in the district Western Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio ",684 PLATEAU TWO to ascertain the district's final score. The top three districts were awarded (Membership 30-391 appropriately designed plaques recogniz­ Porter-LaPort, Indiana, ,,,,, __ ,_715 ing their outstanding membership Longmont, Colorado __ ,_•• ,,,,, 635 achievement during 1985, St, Cloud, Minnesota, _, .• __ ,,,, 632

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29 District ogopedics Chairmen Visit The Institute INSTITUTE OF LOGOPEDICS by Theresa Anthony Hearn Coordinator of Development Programs and Publications

The Institute of Logopedics in Wichita, trict; and John Pulichino, Sunshine Dis­ dential program. They ate lunch with Kansas hosted the S.P.E,B.S.Q.S,A. Dis· trict. The International committeemen residential students and child care work­ trict Logopedics Chairmen Seminar Janu­ included Gil Jacobs, Fran Durham and ers in the students' apartments on the ary 16·1B, 1986. The seminar, funded Greg Elam. Ruth Marks, Harmony grounds. by Harmony Foundation, is held every Foundation Administrator, also attended The seminar also included the presen­ two years and serves as a way to educate the seminar. tation of a check for $160,000 to Frank the chairmen about the Institute of Logo­ The agenda for the seminar included R. Kleffner, Institute of Logopedics pedics. Reedie Wright, Logopedics and presentations by the International com­ president and chief executive officer, Service Committee chairman, conducted mitteemen; a session by Larry Hagerson, on behalf of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. The money the seminar. business and development division direct­ represents funds raised for the Institute Fifteen District Logopedics chairmen or, on financing the Institute of Logope­ by the Society in addition to the pledged and three International Logopedics com­ dics; an explanation and presentation of amount for 19B6. mitteemen attended the seminar. The the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. editor's kit which The seminar attendees conducted a District chairmen in attendance were has been prepared by Institute staff; special fund raising project while at the Mark Hostetler, Cardinal District; Garth and a session about how paperwork is Institute. The men raised $102 during Van Pelt, Cp.ntral States District; Wayne processed in Kenosha and at the Insti­ the weekend. The money was raised by Beall, Dixie District; Steve Mondau, tute, given by Ruth Marks and Larry putting a dollar in a jug every time a Evergreen District; John Schermerhorn, Hagerson. mistake was made by one of the chair­ Far Western District; Sol Gamis, Illinois The chairmen and committeemen were men. These included making smart re­ District; Dwight Salt, Johnny Apple· shown the Institute's facilities. The tour marks, bragging, interrupting Reedie seed District; Gary Stadler, Land 0' was highlighted with demonstrations, Wright, and singing the wrong words Lakes District; Darrell Muck, Mid·Atlantic presentations, and a visit to several during one of many song sessionsl District; Curt Roberts, Northeastern classrooms where Institute students greet­ The money was given to the Institute District; George·Shields, Ontario District; ed the men. to establish a memorial for Lois Harring­ Ray Christensen, Rocky Mountain Dis­ After the tour, the chairmen and ton. Harrington was the administrative trict; Chuck McFadden, Seneca Land committeemen were given the oppor­ assistant for Larry Hagerson. She died in District; Dick Rogers, Southwestern Dis- tunity to experience the Institute's resi- an airplane accident January 11, 1986.

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31 DIRECTOR WANTED - Golden Triad Chapter FOR SALE - Antique Barber Chair - Used FOR SALE BY THE VOCAL MAJORITY ­ of Sweet Adelines has the position of director for many years by visiting barber at exclusive 140 Green Tuxedo Shirts @ $15.00 each. available. We are a fifty member chorus, very boys' school, this Columbia chair must be 109 Green Velveteen Vests @ $22.00 each. active and competitive, Placed in top five in at least 100 years old. We were advised to ask 88 Green Velveteen Bow Ties @ $3.00 each, regional competition for past soven years, $1500 for it, but will consider more. Photo (Buy all the shirts & vests and receivo the bow winner twice, Hopeful of finding a director available. Contact: Ken Mac Load, 424 Mass. ties free\) Inquiries to: THE VOCAL MAJOR­ with the same aspirations as our chorus. Exten­ Ave" Apt. 3, Arlington, MA 02174, Phone: ITY, P. O. Box 29904, Dallas, TX 75229. sive background in barbershop not mandatory, 16171 646·9762. but would be helpful. However, we are seeking FOR SALE - 49 used white herringbone tuxe· person who is very amicable and is able to FOR SALE - 50 yellow coats, trimmed in dos with tails, black velvet collars/satin lapels communicate well with people, and willing to black, with matching yellow ruffled shirts. and 49 black wool tux trousers plus one direct· attend educational opportunities when avail· All sizes. $5 for coat and shirt combination. or's tux. Will include 38 red and white ruffled able. Contact: Ms. Jean Nitkin, Golden Triad Contact Marvin Meats, (316) 241-1161; 1809 dickies, several black velvet bow ties, cuff Chapter, Sweet Adelines, Inc., 750 Korner E. Simpson, McPherson, KS 67460. links and studs. Price $20 ea. Freight cotlect. Rock Road, Kernersville, NC 27284. Phone: Picture on request, Call Ed Schulz, (513l 298· (9191784·1524. FOR SALE - Approximately 75 gray jackets, 9648 or write 298 Fawnwood Dr., Dayton, paisley pattern with black piping & black col· Ohio 45429. WANTED - Chorus director: Daytona Beach, lars. Includes red shirt with ruffles on front Florida. The chance of a lifetime - to live in and black piping. looks sharp with your FOR RENT - World War I replica uniforms Florida, on the ocean, enjoy tho good life, and trousers and tie. $350.00 for all. Sample sent (70) complete with helmet, belt and wrap direct a chorus that wants to move upward in at your expense. Picture sont on request. leggings. Will rent smaller quantities. Super competition, Now "40 plus on our way to 60". Freight Collect. Contact: Vern Miller, Minne· successful show theme - WWI song list, script We have a good balance with many young tonka Chapter, 640 Ranchview, Plymouth, MN and staging suggestions available. Contact: voices, Contact: Hal Francis, 3606 South Penin· 55447, Phono: (612l 473·1889. Tom Russell, Riverbend Drive, Box 254A, sula Drive, Apt. 205, Port Orange, Florida Mystic, CT 06355 - day (203) 572-9121 eva. 32019 or call (904) 761·0178, FOR SALE - Approximately (60+) complete 12031 536·7733. outfits that will really make your chorus sen­ FOR SALE - 75 High School Chorus or Youth sational. Reversible, no·button vest-jacket, red HARMONY SONGS: Buy - Sell - Trade ­ Group "After Six Tuxedos"; Champagne Wind· ono side and red plaid on other, Whitf;! ollen­ Rent - sheet music, vocal arrangements and sor coets with brown velvet trim (most sizes neck shirt, Red neckerchief, Red trousers. records. For computerized Harmony Song list 34 to 40). matching pants {most sizes 27 to $600.00 for the lot, freight collect. Picture send $3 cash; and ask for (N/C) "Want" list 341. Machine washable and in excellent can· sont on request or sample sent at your expense. and/or "Available" list. Send 9 X 12 addressed dition. Asking price $10,00 each. Contact: Contact: Vern Miller, Minnetonka Chapter, envelope with $.39 stamp each to: Casey's F. W. Dressel, Chorus of the Dunes, 145 W. Oak 640 Ranchview, Plymouth, MN 55447. Phone: Harmony Songs, 38833 Overacker Ave., Fre­ PI" Griffith, IN 46319 or phone: (219) 924· 1612) 473·1889. mont, CA 94536 (member S.P,E.B.s.a.S.A. 6132. and N.S.M.S.)'

International Convention Salt Lake City Registration

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QUANTITY RATE TOT AL AMOUNT ,---INSTRUCTIONS -----, ADULT @ $50.00 $ JA. UNDER @ $25.00 Complete order form and I, $ 19 mail with payment to: TOTAL TOTAL $ REGISTRATIONS PAYMENT SPEBSQSA, 6315 3rd US FUNDS Ave., Kenosha, WI 53140­ TICKETS AND BROCHURES MAY BE SENT VIA UPS, THEREFORE A STREET ADDRESS IS PREFERABLE IF UPS IS NOT CONVENIENT FOR 5199. YOU PLEASE CHECK HERE. Registration fee includes re· served s.oat at all contest MEMBERSHIP NO. sossions, registration badgo CHAPTER NO (identification at all official events) and souvenir program. NAME RegIstratIon tIckets and ovent Infor­ STREET mation will bo sent in tho first weeks ADDRESS of April prior to tho convention. In the CITY STATE POSTAL CODE meantime, please keep receipt for PROVINCE your records. FOR OFF ICE USE

If your address changes boforo con­ 1986 CONVENTION ONLY vention, pleaso send a spocial notice to SPEBSQSA CONVENTION OFFICE

Make checks payable to "SPEBSQSA." Registrations are transferrable but not redeemable.

32 Now available on video tape! '85 International Convention Highlights This 3D-minute video tape features convention highlights plus one song from each of the top five choruses and quar tets.

The Vocal Majority - Danas The New Tradition West Towns Chorus - Lombard Vaudeville Big Apple Chorus - New York Interstate Rivals Southern Gateway Chorus - Harrington Brothers Western Hills (Cincinnati) Rural Route 4 Dukes of Harmony - Scarborough

Order your copy for only $30. Please specify VHS or BETA cassettes

VHS - Order No. 4020 BETA - Order No. 4019 Just released! New educational video tapes. What's Right With Onr Society (Order No. A Voice Building Program For The Warm-up 4021) Period (Order No. 4022) Bob Johnson, the Society's former director This 33·minute video tape demonstrates a of music education, focuses on the many two-fold program that can really benefit positive aspects of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. This your chorus or quartet. Bob Mucha (former 22-minute presentation should be a real music staff member and 30-year vocal motivator for your members. teacher) shows how to lay the foundations for vocal improvement during the regular warm-up period.

Video tapes rent for $8 per showing. They may also be purchased for $27.

New from the Young Men In Harmony program.

Young Men In Harmony (Order No. 4023) Young Men In Harmony Song Book (Order Designed to stimulate interest in the use of No. 6051) barbershop harmony by young men, this The music in this book is specially arranged short video tape shows several examples of for younger quartets and choruses. It also young Society quartets, and a Young Men In contains instructions for teaching barber­ Harmony chorus. ($8 rental, $27 purchase) shop hannony and performance suggestions. ($2 U. S. & Canada; 10 or more copies Young Men In Harmony Song Book Learning $1.50) Cassettes Singers can learn the arrangements from the song book quickly and easily. Audio cas­ Order all merchandise from: S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. settes are available for each voice part. 6315 Third Avenue Kenosha, WI 53140·5199 CASSETTES U. S. CANADA* (414) 654·9111 (4812) Tenor $ 3.65 $ 4.30 (4813) Lead $ 3.65 $ 4.30 MASTERCARD and VISA accepted. (4814) Bari $ 3.65 $ 4.30 *U. S. funds only. (4815) Bass $ 3.65 $ 4.30 (4828) All Four $13.60 $16.80 You'll always want to sing one more song when you're at Uarmony College '86

August 3 -10, 1986 Missouri Western State College St. Joseph, Missouri

Over 40 different course offerings covering everything you've ever wanted to know about barbershopping, New course offerings include classes on' advanced interpretation, how to teach what you know, and chapter rejuvenation.

Enrollment open to 600 students including 25 quartets,

Fees include room, board, tuition and most materials,

Pay before July 15, 1986 - $250 Pay after July 15,1986 - $275

Total payment required. No partial payments accepted,

Refunds for cancellations.

Cancel before July 15, 1986 - Total refund Cancel after July 15. 1986 - $25 charge

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Harmony College expenses, including transportation, are S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. legitimate chapter expenses. Harmony College '86 Be sure your chapter sends, at 6315 Third Avenue least one representative. Kenosha,~ 53140·5199

Harmony College is offered to members ofS.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. Payment in U.S. funds only. ~~ ~~~