Oct. - Nov. - Dec. 2001 - Volume 44, Number 4
AS WE RAISE OUR TRIBUTES IN SONG, Harmony WE BECOME ONE VOICE Foundation Report Page 4
Dixie District Hall of Fame Page 6
President’s Report Page 8
A Special Thanks Page 10
Chorus Spotlight Page 12
DLHW Report Page 14
Fall Contest Scores Page 18 OUR VOICES Contest Photos WILL NEVER BE Page 20 STILLED New Officer Reports Page 23
See Page 3 DIXIE DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM
President VP Contest & Judging Young Men In Harmony Jim Sams (Doris) Don Lang Bob Dickson (Andria) 679 W. Warwick Oaks Ln P. O. Box 923 2805 Coxindale Drive Collierville, TN 38017 Millers Creek, NC 28651 Raleigh, NC 27615-3872 H - (901) 861-0676 H - (336) 973-8686 H - (919) 676-8354 W - (901 226-5750 W - (336) 973-8686 [email protected] Fax - (901) 226-1110 [email protected] [email protected]
Historian Bill Lester VP Events 1045 Seven Springs Circle Secretary Jack Donaldson (Sharlene) Marietta, GA 30068 Noah Funderburg (Mary) 7328 Fairview Road H - (770) 565-2854 1610 Harmony Lane Corryton, TN 37721 [email protected] Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 H - (865) 687-1533 H - (205) 758-5980 [email protected] B - (205) 348-4509 Fax - (205) 348-5680 Society Board Member [email protected] Wayne Brozovich Immediate Past President 4546 Glenbrook Lane Thom Hine (Carla) Palm Harbor, FL 34683 4212 Bretdale Run H - (727) 944-5500 Treasurer Kennesaw, GA 30152 Fax - (727) 939-1178 Curt Douglass (Celeste) H - (770) 419-7405 [email protected] 2695 Long Lake Terrace FaxX - (770) 419-7405 Roswell, GA 30075 [email protected] H - (770) 992-557 [email protected] Editor - Rebel Rouser Ron Hesketh (Joyce) VP Chorus Director 3010 Caldwell Rd. #207 Development Ashland City, TN 37015 H - (615)792-1623 VP Music & Performance Larry E. Deters (Sue) W - (615) 871-4500 X2287 1009 Highland Rd Drayton Justus (Sue Ann) [email protected] 500 Bethany Woods Dr Brentwood, TN 37027-5509 Temple, GA 30179 H - (615) 373-4507 H - (770) 562-9629 W - (615) 327-5332 [email protected] [email protected] Webmaster Patrick Thomas 920 Split Oak Dr. Antioch, TN 37013 VP Marketing & PR H - (615) 361-6131 Frank Cristina (Diane) W - (615) 665-7637 VP Chapter Support & 9565 Inavale Dr [email protected] Leadership Training Brentwood, TN 37027-8222 Jim Nappier (Judy) H - (615) 781-2814 PO Box 1179 Fax - (615) 834-6708 Clayton, NC 27520 [email protected] H - (919) 553-6748 B - (919) 553-7103 [email protected]
VP Member Services VISIT THE DIXIE DISTRICT Fred Hinesley (Elizabeth) WEBSITE AT 29 Chatuachee Crossing www.ddspebs.org Savannah, GA 31411 H - (912) 598-2977 [email protected]
DEADLINE CLARIFIED Deadlines for the Rebel Rouser are approximately four to five weeks before the publication reaches the membership. Please keep this in mind when planning advertisements for upcoming shows. Deadlines are the 15th of January, April, July and October.
PAGE 2 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 DIXIE DISTRICT - VISION THE EDITOR’S PAGE To be the best “cotton-picking” district within By Ron Hesketh the Society in every conceivable way by promoting excellence in barbershop quartet SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 singing throughout the states within the As we raise our tributes in song, geographic borders of the Dixie District. we become one voice DIXIE DISTRICT - MISSION To provide support and assistance to the e all were saddened by the members and chapters of the Dixie District in fully developing and realizing their individual events of this most memo- chapter missions, to conduct conventions, Wrable day. While no words can festivals and other events at which members and totally explain how one human can show chapters can share and enjoy their common love such disdain for human life, there are for barbershop harmony, to conduct schools and other educational events at which members and times when something can be said or Official statement others can learn and improve their musical skills, done to ease the pain in our hearts and from the SPEBSQSA to support a wide-range of charitable activities, help us manage through such a crisis. Board of Directors and to widely promote barbershop quartet harmony in communities throughout the In lieu of my usual District. The horrific events editorial, I have de- WE ARE THE POWER of this week numbed Advertising Rates, B/W ads cided to focus on our both mind and spirit Business card (2X3.5) $10 OF ONE, 1/8 Page $30 combined love for with their enormity. 1/4 page $60 life, liberty and the WE ARE UNITED, We are deeply sad- 1/2 Page $80 pursuit of a song, in dened by the terrible Full Page $120 COLOR ADS spite of the actions of WE ARE AMERICA! loss of life. Members Inside front or back cover some who ignore the of our Society were $450, single issue - $400/issue, annual contract sanctity of these val- among the many Outside rear cover $550, single issue - $500/issue, annual contract ues. taken from us and we offer our condo- Enclose check payable to: lences and prayers for all grieving fami- Dixie District, SPEBSQSA, Inc. Mail to editor: Included in this tribute are two items for lies. Ronald Hesketh all to read, ponder and absorb into our 3010 Caldwell Rd. being. We, as a society of compassion- We pray for and are uplifted by the cour- Unit 207 Ashland City, TN 37015 ate singers, have the unique ability to put age of those brave men and women dedi- a soul at rest. cated to rescue and relief. To our friends throughout the world, thank you for your What follows is the official statement of concerns, your prayers and your many The Rebel Rouser (USPS 2906) is published the SPEBSQSA Board of Directors and expressions of compassion. quarterly by the Dixie District Association of reflections from Daryl Flinn, followed by Chapters of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in the words that were read during our fall Oceans may separate the people of the America, Inc. Subscription rates are $3 per year convention in Chattanooga while the Big world, but our fervent hope is for har- and included in the annual dues of $13. Standard Chicken Chorus and the Stone mony to bridge those distances and Class postage paid in Nashville, TN. Office of publication is that of the editor, listed below. Mountain Chorus provided all in at- bridge our differences in the hope that tendance with, what I believe to be, the peace will prevail throughout all of the POSTMASTER, please send address changes to most stirring tribute to America, it’s hu- Rebel Rouser world. Toward that end, we lift our voices c/o Ron Hesketh, Editor manity and the spirit that lives within in song. 3010 Caldwell Rd., each of us. Unit 207 Ashland City, TN 37015 (615) 792-1623 I urge all to visit the Stone Mountain Healing website at through harmony www.stonemountainchorus.org Reflections from Executive Director Articles with no byline are and listen for yourself. Daryl Flinn contributed by the Editor
Continued on page 13 Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 3 A QUARTER IS NOT A QUARTER ANY MORE! Dick Lord , Dixie District HF Chairman
ack in Owen Cash’s day, if you If we have a “roaring twenties” (Hey, told your buddy you were car- wouldn’t that be a good name for a quar- Brying a “two bit” pocket knife, tet!) in this millennium, will there be he would know you didn’t expect very anybody singing about it? much of it. It probably had a wooden handle and “wouldn’t cut hot butter” So what can you do with a quarter those mentors who helped you get your after ten minutes of whitlin’. these days? act together; set aside a little of your good fortune to help pay for someone If you said the same thing to your grand- If every barbershopper in the Dixie Dis- else’s mentor. son today, he might not have any idea trict took two of those quarters laying what you were talking about. Come to on his dresser, put them in his pocket, At your board meetings and show com- think of it, I might not either if it weren’t and dropped them into a bucket at each mittee meetings, don’t forget that your for those lovely cheerleaders who used chapter meeting, the Harmony Foun- chorus members already had the de- to demand an inordinate share of my dation in Dixie could be 16% richer than sire and at least the basic knowledge to attention during those formative years. they were last year. (I’m assuming that sing when they came to their first chap- those chapters whose members are ter meeting; a part of your show pro- Their cries of “two bits, four bits, six currently dropping dollars into the ceeds should help assure that this is true bits, a dollar; all for our team, stand bucket will continue to do so.) And for future generations. up and holler!” will forever ring in my the chances would increase that 16% ears. Two bits wouldn’t buy much in of future children in our district would Your contribution to the Harmony Foun- the thirties. And it will buy even less be exposed to good choral singing. dation is the best way to assure that today. A quarter may still work in a your children, and your children’s chil- bubble gum machine, but don’t expect Why should barbershoppers care? dren, will “keep the whole world sing- it to pay for a telephone call or buy a ing”. cup of coffee. The “preservation and encouragement of barbershop singing” depends on the What’s that got to do with exposure of our youth to the basics. It’s singing? easy – and fun – to teach young men to sing barbershop, but it’s a whole dif- How long has it been since you were in ferent matter to teach a young man to a group of youngsters gathered around sing at the age of 20 if his only prior a piano singing “those good old songs”? exposure to music is what he’s seen on Hopefully, barbershoppers will say it MTV. hasn’t been too long, but many of Poker, COTS style! today’s young people will have no rec- You can make it a priority that you, your ollection of such an experience. The chapter and your quartet allocate a por- piano is no competition for the ubiqui- tion of the money that passes through tous TV, and requires more effort and your hands to the promise that the Har- training than the intuitive Nintendo. mony Foundation has given you: to “teach the world to sing!” Today’s second grade teacher, like the one who taught me “every good boy Make sure every member of your chap- does fine”, may not have time for mu- ter has an opportunity - and a reminder sic education now, and high school mu- - to chip in their four bits (or more) at sic education programs are fighting for every meeting. And if your quartet ever funds to outfit their “fifty man band”. experiences the wonder of a positive cash flow, or if it doesn’t, remember Hey guys: this is what we’re supposed to study at COTS, not play cards!
PAGE 4 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 Dixie District Donations to the Harmony Foundation Calendar Year 2000
Chapter Members Per Man Total Chapter Members Per Man Total Bronze Awards B-001 Columbus 20 $0.50 $10.00 B-056 Spartanburg 43 $26.49 $1,139.00 B-089 McDonough 17 $0.58 10.00 B-033 Metro Mobile 15 26.67 400.00 B-002 Birmingham 29 26.71 774.54 B-088 Columbus 13 $0.76 10.00 B-041 Upper Cumberland 31 29.84 925.00 B-070 Augusta 46 $1.28 59.00 B-073 Research Triangle Pk. 97 29.92 2,901.91 B-009 Grand Strand 34 $1.47 50.00 B-031 Greensboro 35 30.33 1,061.40 B-028 Charlotte 53 $1.63 86.60 B-023 Birmingham Metro 45 32.00 1,440.00 B-032 Winston-Salem 71 1.97 140.00 B-065 Raleigh 10 32.50 325.00 B-083 Seneca 34 2.13 72.50 B-084 Beaufort 19 32.89 625.00 B-066 Chattanooga 49 33.35 1,634.00 B-038 Roswell 106 2.42 256.60 B-090 Rock Hill 28 35.71 1,000.00 B-018 Anderson 15 2.66 40.00 B-027 Asheville 41 39.26 1,609.86 B-075 Greenville Area 25 4.00 100.00 B-048 North East Tennessee 39 42.51 1,658.00 B-035 Edenton 10 4.70 47.00 B-054 Florence 11 47.73 525.00 B-016 Marietta 140 6.18 865.00 Silver Awards B-044 Huntsville Metro 34 7.18 244.00 B-082 Fayetteville 33 $61.36 $2,025.00 B-014 Tuscaloosa 32 9.21 295.00 B-049 Greater Knoxville 28 62.81 1,758.60 B-037 Cleveland 21 9.52 200.00 B-022 New Bern 38 63.29 2,405.16 B-069 Columbia 27 10.83 292.51 B-020 Dothan 6 67.13 402.75 B-058 Macon 30 10.96 329.00 B-072 Hilton Head Island 51 83.82 4,275.00 B-081 Greater Gaston 16 11.56 185.00 B-008 Savannah 44 95.13 4,185.84 B-034 Memphis 57 96.94 5,525.66 B-024 Jackson 40 15.00 600.00 B-079 Knox County Metro 44 15.27 672.00 Gold Awards B-003 Mobile 21 21.43 450.00 B-019 Charleston 29 $107.31 $3,112.00 B-040 Wilmington 63 23.81 1,500.00 B-080 Rocky Mount 13 110.77 1,440.00 B-030 Stone Mountain 88 23.99 2,111.40 B-029 Hickory 42 216.69 9,101.00 B-015 Pinehurst 61 220.97 13,479.00 B-039 Nashville 46 396.94 18,259.40 Dixie District Total 1,940 $47.42 $91,996.73
SHOW NOTES
The Southern Crescent Chorus of McDonough, Geor- gia staged its charter show on October 20th in the Henry County Schools Performing Arts Center in McDonough. The show was sponsored by the Southland Chorus and The Big Chicken Chorus with FRED. It was a huge success! Information courtesy of: Bob Ziegler, Director Southern Crescent Chorus McDonough Chapter, SPEBSQSA
In Wichita, most every day, New children try “sounding their A”, Their vocal creations Are helped by donations Nashville Chapter President Patrick Thomas accepts the Sheldon Grebe From SPEBSQSA Award from Dick Lord, Harmony Foundation Chairman, for the highest (Jack Moore) contribution amount per man to the Harmony Foundation for the calendar p.r.o.b.e. Limiricks Unlimited 1986 year 2000 by a Dixie District chorus
Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 5 STAND UP BOBBY! The Dixie District welcomes it’s newest Hall of Fame member By Noah Funderberg, Dixie District Secretary & presenter
Editor’s note: The following is an edited you tonight about Bobby, but time is lim- members of that group included his copy of the script used during the special ited and we still have quartets waiting wife, Cathy, and his later friends in bar- Hall of Fame presentation by Mr. to perform. So let me give you these bershop, Jim and Tom Cain. You will Funderberg. I know I speak for everybody highlights. see Bobby and both Cain brothers on in the district when I say, “Well done Bobby, stage tonight in competing quartets. On this honor is well deserved”. reaching college he sang with the Uni- “OH, I’M SORRY versity Singers at the University of ver my 19 or so years of bar- NOAH, I THOUGHT Alabama, but he truly found fulfill- bershop, I have heard those ment of his musical talents when he O same three words, “Stand YOU WERE discovered barbershop. Up Bobby” in chapter meetings, BOBBY COTS, DLHW at Clemson, Dixie Dis- WOOLDRIDGE.” Bobby joined the Society 28 years ago trict Board meetings, District conven- through the Tuscaloosa, AL chapter. tions and even Society Board meetings. Almost from the beginning he became Each time I heard that refrain, I believed Anyone who active in all aspects of barbershop life. everyone present instantly knew it re- knows Bobby knows that he is a natu- He sang in quartets too numerous to ferred to my good friend, and tonight’s ral-born entertainer. I didn’t have to mention and, some, perhaps he would Hall of Fame inductee, Bobby check with his mother to find out about rather we not mention. Most notably, Wooldridge. his earliest days, though no doubt he was Bobby sang baritone with the Bowery smiling and humming from day one. I Street Boys , the 1984 Dixie District A number of years ago, as I was leav- do know that Bobby sang through high Quartet Champions. The quartet com- ing the Tuscaloosa County Courthouse, school with a small mixed ensemble at peted twice in International competition, I heard someone from behind yell, hold his church, Forest Lake United Meth- 1983 and 1985, including setting the up, I stopped, turned, and was record in Minneapolis for the surprised when a fellow lawyer quartet receiving the longest said, “Oh, I’m sorry Noah, I sound score penalty for exceed- thought you were Bobby ing the length of time of per- Wooldridge.” To tell you the formance. I believe that rule truth, at the time, that kind of ir- was changed about a year or ritated me. Yes, Bobby and I two later, which might be an- both are lawyers, so we both other testament to Bobby’s in- spent a lot of time at the court- fluence. house. Yes, we both have curly hair. And, yes, we both are what Bobby held most administrative Bobby might call, “vertically chapter officer positions, as challenged”, though I would has- well as section leader, music ten to note that Bobby is shorter committee chair, assistant di- than me. But somehow being rector and director of the mistaken for someone I didn’t Tuscaloosa chorus. Twice he really know just didn’t sit right. was the chapter BOTY. Now, 19 years later, I do know that man very well, and I assure Bobby Woldridgr accepts the Dixie District Hall of Fame Award from Noah Funderberg, District Secretary, presenter and long time friend. In the Dixie District, Bobby has you there is no one I would risen through the ranks as an rather be mistaken for than odist, which now is my church too. Area Counselor, Division Vice-Presi- Bobby Wooldridge. dent, and, finally, District President. This ensemble, The Bakers Dozen, He was the District BOTY in 1984. There is so much I would like to tell had quite an impact on his life. Other Bobby served on the Society Board for
PAGE 6 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 Stand Up (continued) four years, was the Society Treasurer, available to others – whether it is driv- and has served as the chairperson of a ing several hours one way to install number of important committees at the chapter officers, or giving up a week- Society level as well. I am sure our end to help coach a chapter or quartet. friend Charlie Rose would want me Though maybe small in stature, Bobby to be sure to mention that Bobby holds Wooldridge exemplifies many of the the rank of Colonel in the Confeder- characteristics we look for and need in ate Harmony Brigade. a leader. Many a person has looked up to Bobby over the years for wisdom,
Bobby has always loved encouraging guidance, and leadership. passing the time during this fall’s contest others to share in the joy of singing. session with what else; SINGING of course. Bobby has 13 men of notes awards, in- Bobby’s leadership abilities are also cluding Tuscaloosa’s long-term direc- widely recognized outside our wonder- tor, Ron Montgomery, yours truly, and ful organization. I wish there were time his two sons, Clay and Robby. Bobby to also list Bobby’s community activi- also likes sharing the barbershopping ties and accomplishments, but that THANKS TO experience as often and as widely as would just take too long. Let us simply PLATINUM possible. You could even call Bobby a say that Bobby’s talents and abilities Roland Moy, President - Triad Harmony coast-to-coast barbershopper as he was have been requested by his church, his Express, Winston-Salem, NC for several years a dual member with university, his profession, and his com- the Twalatin Valley, OR chapter and munity on many occasions and always would like to publicly thank competed with them in their district com- Bobby has given generously of his time PLATINUM for volunteering to petition. and energy. I do a 45-minute clinic/workshop the afternoon of their performance in As much as barbershopping has meant So, tonight, I would like to ask you to Boone, NC on August 18, 2001. to Bobby in his life, I think I love and help me honor this man who has given respect him even more for knowing that of himself over and over again to our Their appearance was secured he has worked to keep barbershop in district and our society as a member, through the local Arts Council in co- its proper perspective with his faith and officer, director, quartet member, coach, operation with Appalachian State family. This has included, sometimes administrator, and, in all respects a University and its School of Mu- making difficult and maybe even un- cheerleader. So tonight, I invite you to sic. In attendance were a dozen mu- popular decisions for his barbershop life, join me in a standing ovation as we sic students, about twenty in order to take care of his family’s life. barbershoppers, and some 15 commu- STAND UP FOR BOBBY. nity folks including female harmony Throughout his membership in the So- singers. ciety, Bobby has always made himself After a half hour warm-up session with some community singing and tags conducted by a couple of barbershop chorus directors, they took the stage and fielded questions and did some demonstration singing for more than their scheduled time. It was a very informative and inspiring session, es- pecially for the college singers in at- Your 2001 Seniors Quartet Champions, Joint tendance. Would that every Venture, receive their award barbershop show could schedule such
I solemly swear to attend COTS until I die! a session that included area student singers.
Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 7 SHARE THE WEALTH By Jim Sams, Dixie District President
e are truly blessed in Dixie now “hooked” on barbershopping and to be an “ever-growing” dis- will be great supporters of our future W trict. Over the last two years barbershop programs. I wish we all we have been averaging 2.5% growth could generate the same enthusiasm that and have actually grown 4% over the I saw in these new chapters at the con- last twelve months. And all of this is vention. happening while the Society as a whole is experiencing a drop in membership. I How easy can membership growth be? have been pondering why our district It CAN be easy as 1-2-3. First, you sees going on around him at a meeting. has been so successful with growth in have to get a prospective member to hopes that I might find answers to share the meeting. Until he has the opportu- Thirdly, you must have a well planned with other districts, but the answers are nity to experience barbershopping first- and a well-manned retention program not easy. hand and see what other that will follow up with potential mem- barbershoppers are like, the average in- bers in EVERY area of the life of the Fred Hinesley, our VP of Member Ser- dividual isn’t going to show up. Keep in chapter. As a visitor he needs to know vices, has been working very closely mind that we are talking “average” and what your chapter is all about. What with individuals who have contacted not those few who come seeking you are your goals, expectations, require- Kenosha requesting help in establish- out after reading about your chapter in ments, dues, and involvement outside ing new chapters. Ev Nau and Dick the newspaper or hear- the meeting walls? Eventually he needs to Bek have been faithful in visiting our ing your performance. YOU HAD extension sites and igniting the spark You have to be proactive know what music he is needed to encourage new licenses to to achieve this first step. BETTER HAVE required to memorize, grow. Our leadership team and chapter A PROGRAM the choreography he is coaches have been very active an- Secondly, if you bring a THAT IS FUN, expected to learn, and swering questions and offering re- man to visit your chap- EDUCATIONAL what learning aids will sources and encouragement to these ter you had better have AND ALLOWS be provided to help him fledgling chapters. This year alone we a program that is fun, THE learn. He will need to know what the out-of- have chartered three new chapters and educational and allows INDIVIDUAL TO licensed three more. And several other the individual to hear his pocket expenses will be extension sites are working toward li- own voice involved in HEAR HIS OWN and what the require- censure. ringing real barbershop VOICE ments are for him to be chords. If he doesn’t en- INVOLVED IN able to perform and/or I was very encouraged to see two of joy his first visit, or if he RINGING REAL compete with the cho- our newest chapters, Upper becomes overwhelmed BARBERSHOP rus. Cumberland TN chapter, and our new- with all the memory CHORDS. est licensee, Athens, AL perform on the work and choreography I repeat that this reten- district contest stage as voluntarily in- that he sees going on tion program is vital to eligible choruses. They were allowed around him, he may not feel he is ca- the growth of your chapter and the re- to perform for score and were evalu- pable of catching up with the rest of tention of both prospective and new ated by the judging panel, as were the the chapter. members. With this program you may other competitors. Both choruses were be lucky enough to retain every new given standing ovations for their efforts These meetings must be well planned visitor. Without it you will be lucky to and were encouraged to compete next with the expectation that a potential new see one in five visitors return for the spring. A letter from Athens, AL was barbershopper is going to walk through second or third time. very complimentary of the convention the door. The biggest deterrent to re- and all the fun that was had by these taining visitors is the sense of inad- If you are failing in any one of these new barbershoppers. I believe they are equacy or inability to learn all that he three areas you have just found out why
PAGE 8 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 WEALTH (cont’d) NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS Drayton Justus, V.P. for Music & Performance your chapter is not growing. If you don’t plan properly for growth and don’t fol- low through adequately with trained in- dividuals to work your plan, your hat!!, you say, “—New chapter will not experience growth. Year’s resolutions? Man, W you must be crazy! It isn’t I encourage EVERY chapter to develop even Christmas yet, and you wanna talk a VP of Membership position and an about New Year’s resolutions?” active committee to plan growth for utes to good health AND that a your chapters. It is much easier to talk Well, YES. This is the last issue of the healthy body contributes to better about it than it is to do it. As the old RR in 2001, and it couldn’t hurt much singing, I resolve to keep this “syn- country preacher says, “It is easier to to do a little planning for the kind of ergy” in mind and do all I can to talk the talk than to walk the walk.” resolutions you won’t even consider enhance it. breaking. Besides, all the stores have There are some very good retention their Christmas stuff on the shelves, If not already doing so, I resolve to programs available through the Dallas right? encourage my chorus (or quartet) Metro chapter (Vocal Majority) and to schedule a couple coaching ses- the Marietta Chapter. If you need any When you do get around to making that sions—for example, utilizing the help in obtaining these materials or list, don’t make it too long; a few well- District’s Coaches Guild. would be interested in starting a strong chosen resolutions are easier to keep in membership program in your chapters, mind—and to keep! Good places to As soon as a firm date is set for our keep reminder copies are the refrigera- contact Fred Hinesley or me for more annual show (or quartet’s public tor door, chained to the handle of your information. performance), I resolve to e-mail or toothbrush, and the inside cover of your phone old whatsizname [that’s me!] chapter (or quartet) music folio. I never ”Ever-growing or nothing else matters” to request a Standing Ovation Re- seem to be able to keep ALL of my rings loud and true across our Society. view. resolutions each year, but good inten- My dream is to see Dixie continue to tions are a great start, and I’m doing grow musically and numerically. And it I resolve to attend the major Dixie better. begins in YOUR chapter. And it ain’t District functions—and take the family whenever possible. going to happen if you sit around on your The following are just a few resolutions hands moaning about it. Be proactive! for 2002 that come to mind—certainly In addition to being an active mem- Lets get to work and fix it. I guarantee not all-inclusive, and in no particular ber, I resolve to seek out (or con- you that your District Leadership Team order of importance—and you are wel- tinue) at least one chapter or and committees will continue to support come to put any of them on your list. district responsibility, no matter your efforts with every resource avail- You will notice that these are mostly how small. able. “You have not because you ask barbershop oriented—surprise, sur- not.” Contact us and give us a chance prise! I resolve to bring at least one new to serve you. member into my chapter. I resolve to sing a little EVERY day, And, finally, send in your success sto- even if only in the shower. I resolve to buy one more American ries to our Rebel Rouser editor, Ron flag, display it prominently, and thank Hesketh, so that we can all read about Recognizing that singing BETTER my God every day that I was lucky what is working for you in your chap- is the most fun, I resolve to keep ters. We all need that encouragement enough to be born here—where I can looking for ways to make my own say what I think, worship as I believe, to know it can be done. Just keep ring- singing better, every time I sing. follow my dreams, and sing to my ing those barbershop chords! heart’s content. Recognizing that singing contrib-
Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 9 CARE & FEEDING OF CHORUS DIRECTORS Larry Deters, VP for Chorus Director Development ext to membership growth, our society’s biggest prob- lem is a shortage of qualified chorus directors. Re- N cruitment, retention and satisfaction of these scarce men and women is critical to your chapter’s health and de- velopment. Here are a few ideas that might help you attract and/or retain such people. g. Make sure that your director is compensated for a. Provide them with administrative support: It is his out of pocket expenses and consider paying a stipend. important that someone else be responsible for things like: The job is equivalent to a church choir director. If you have finding an adequate rehearsal hall, setting up risers, starting a small chorus 25 or less, it may be a labor of love (most of the meeting, introducing guests, ordering and passing out our very small chapters don’t pay a stipend). If it’s a larger music, producing the annual show, providing directions to per- organization the amount should be negotiated each year. Many formances (as well as where to park, etc), maintaining uni- of our chapters that don’t pay a stipend have a rude awaken- forms, selling ads and 1,000 other nonmusical activities. ing when their only qualified director leaves and they have to search the local musician market for a replacement. (An- b. Don’t wait for him/her to ask about financial sup- other good reason to develop assistant directors now). Some port to attend director training programs like Director’s Col- of our larger, successful choruses actually have full time di- lege, Dixie Lakeside Harmony Weekend, COTS and the like. rectors who receive salaries, insurance and other fringe ben- The Board should consider funding such programs at least efits. once a year and offer and encourage attendance. The same is true with ordering society director training manuals, video- Finally, take the time to thank your director and music team tapes, etc. for their hard work in planning and executing your musical program. c. Make sure that the musical program has a regu- larly scheduled amount of time for the director and music A VERY SPECIAL THANKS team to control. Make sure business, quartet and other pro- Editor’s Note: The following letter was received by gram items don’t infringe on the director’s segment without Patrick Thomas, Dixie District Webmaster, from the son discussing it in advance. A productive and interesting musi- cal program requires advance planning. of Lou Costabile. Nothing I add would enhance the im- pact our hobby projects. d. Encourage and actively pursue assistant directors. Mr. Thomas, Some day you will need a replacement for your present di- rector. Plan for this in advance. Send your assistants to training as money and time permit; allow them to teach and Hello, my name is Louis A. Costabile II, and my father was Lou Costabile. direct a few songs of their own. Consider having them learn some good warm up exercises to use at the beginning of the What a great surprise it rehearsal. was when I found the e. Provide the director with feedback, encourage good SPEBSQA (I even re- member what the acro- behavior and discuss ways to correct problem areas. The VP for M&P should regularly talk to members about their nym stands for) web site and saw that since level of enjoyment of the musical program and solicit sugges- 1972 an award has tions to improve the program. been handed out to the chorus that wins the f. Have an active music team. It should include the director, assistant directors, section leaders, music librarian, District competition in chorus master, and be run by the VP for M&P. Other mem- Lou Costabile with his quartet, bers could include quartet promotion, costume, makeup, cho- The Jubilaires, circa 1958 reography, etc. The team should meet regularly. Continued on page 23
PAGE 10 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 Beyond the call of duty By Bill Lester FACTS Date: Monday October 1, 2001 Time: 5:30 PM (heavy traffic time) Place: East bound on I-24 in Chattanooga area What: Headed for Marietta Big Chicken Chorus rehearsal Who: Tony Songer / 825 Tranquil Acres Rd/ Sequatchie, TN Problem: A wheel and tire just appeared, busted passenger side windshield, damage to car was $7400
ony was traveling with the heavy flow of eastbound got to him. The Traffic Accident Report was made out by the evening traffic on I-24 at 5:30 PM. Soon he would Police officer as traffic continued to move along. The wrecker T need to move toward the right lane to be in position to operator loaded his car and took him home. head south on I-75. He had made this drive over 600 times in the last eleven years. He was on his way to the last Marietta When he got home, cleaned up and changed clothes he got Big Chicken Chorus rehearsal before the Dixie District into the other car and headed to rehearsal about 140 miles Spring Contest. Rehearsal begins at 7:30 and he might miss a away. Tony knew he was going to be real late, but he was a bit of the warm up session. dedicated barbershop bass so he arrived at rehearsal at 9:45. After rehearsal he drove home arriving a bit after 1:00 AM. With no warning he saw a blur, felt and heard a loud shock and noise. The windshield exploded shooting shards of glass It is well known that a person who consistently does just a throughout the interior of the car. The wind beat against his little bit more will make a champion. We all recognize that face and he became aware of the road noise. A check of Tony does a whole lot more all the time, and we see him as a traffic around him pointed out the need to get his car out of CHAMPION. Tony, we are glad we can still say you are a the fast moving cars and trucks, but it seemed no one was member of the Big Chicken Chorus and express our thanks aware of his situation. Threading through the cars and trucks to Ann for sharing you every week. Tony finally moved over to the side. He called the Police, then called for a wrecker and was amazed at how fast both
HARMONY FOUNDATION LET’S HELP OTHERS SING FOR LIFE
Make the holidays “Sing” for others There are four simple things to do before the end of 2001 to ensure that your chapter will Sing . . . for life. · Remind your members to make individual contributions to the Harmony Foundation General Fund Drive. Individual contributions will count toward chapter awards. · Send in your chapter contribution to the Harmony Founda- tion General Fund. · Encourage your chapter quartets to make a contribution. · Make sure your chapter has a Chapter Harmony Founda- Nostalgics quartet entertaining at Trent Park Elementary school, New Bern, NC tion Chairman appointed for 2002 and inform Harmony Foundation who it is. A good barbershop limirick’s neater, Can Barbershoppers make a difference in this world? If it rhymes, which will make it sound sweeter. Absolutely! We do so with our singing and fellowship. But just as in singing My trouble is bringing We can also change lives through our contributions. To the poem, a solid, regular and consistant sense of meter! It’s a great feeling. Let’s work together to help oth- (Richard Treptow) ers, Sing . . . for life. p.r.o.b.e. Limiricks Unlimited 1986 Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 11 JUST A STONE’S THROW? SPOTLIGHT ON THE By Tom Schlinkert & Cliff White STONE MOUNTAIN CHORUS
he Stone Mountain Barbershop Harmony Chorus As an expression of friendship within the barbershopping com- got its founding energy from the Free Spirits quartet, munity, the Atlanta and Macon choruses, the Song of At- Tmade up of Dave McGill, Don Waller, Gus lanta Sweet Adeline Chorus, and a neighboring quartet from Ghirardini, and Tom Schlinkert. At many public perfor- Athens/Macon made the show a huge success. mances the Free Spirits met a number of men who expressed an interest in singing barbershop harmony “closer to home” From its inception, Stone Mountain has always been known in northern Atlanta instead of going into midtown to sing in as a “high energy and accomplishment-oriented” group, and what was then the only other Barbershop Society Chapter in its leaders guide the Dixie District and the International Bar- town, the Atlanta Peachtree Chorus. bershop Harmony Society to this day. Paul Alland served as Area Counselor, Charlie Robinson was District Secre- On June 18, 1980 the first meeting was held at Holy Cross tary, Jack Frobose led as District President, and Tim Church, in Chamblee, GA. Twenty-two men attended and Brooks and Tom Schlinkert are certified judges scoring showed such exu- International and berance for com- District Contests ing back that a throughout the second gathering United States, was scheduled two Canada, and weeks later. Soon, Scandinavia. twice monthly Membership meetings were held growth is vital to and as the nucleus our future. Stone grew, the chorus Mountain encour- sought recognition. aged the formation Its first public ap- of other area cho- pearance was on September 24, 1980, when it entertained ruses in Gainesville, GA; Roanoke, Al; and Marietta, GA. 25,000 people at Fulton County Stadium for a Braves base- ball game. The Chorus won its first Division Chorus Contest and has won several times since. A friendly rivalry with brother cho- The Chorus business leaders received positive feedback from ruses in Roswell, Macon, and Marietta continues today. Tim thirty-five men when questioned about becoming a Barber- Brooks took over the musical direction of the Chorus in shop Harmony Chapter. And so in March 1981, nine months 1988. In August 1994, the Chorus won the “Buckeye Invi- after its first meeting, the Stone Mountain Chorus was tational Contest” held in Columbus, OH. It consistently officially chartered as a Chapter of the Society for the Pres- finishes among the top three from the sixty or more choruses ervation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing from the six state Dixie District, and in the Spring of 2000 the in America, Inc. “Stone Mountain” was adopted as a famil- Chorus became Dixie District Champions for the first time. iar geographical name. Four district quartet champs hail entirely or partially from During its first year, membership grew to over forty men Stone Mountain: Atlanta Forum, Class of ‘94, Svelte consisting half and half of newcomers and former barber- Brothers, and Riptide . In January 2001, Luke Lindsay shoppers. The first leaders consisted of Larry Crabb, Presi- took over as musical director of the Chorus and led it to its dent; Don Waller, VP Membership; Bill Phillips, VP proudest accomplishment to date: an appearance as mic testers Activities; Tom Schlinkert, VP Music; Bill Schreiner, at the 2001 International Convention held in Nashville, VP Chorus Promotion; and Paul Alland, Secretary/Treasurer. TN.
Weekly meetings began in May 1981 under the musical di- The Chapter innovated the Mother’s Day “Flower and rection of Tom Schlinkert in preparation for the Charter shows Song” deliveries which have warmed the hearts of many which were held November 6 & 7, 1981 at the Dekalb Com- parents and children over the past decade. Aside from its munity College Fine Arts Auditorium. Both shows were annual fall and spring shows, the chorus also performs in near sellouts. “Cabaret Shows” at local bistros.
PAGE 12 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 EDITOR (cont’d) SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 One Voice, A Tribute
Continued from page 3 In response to the tragedy of September 11, Clay Hine created a new arrangement of America The Beautiful. It was performed for the first time on Saturday, Octo- ber 6, 2001, in the Tivoli Theatre, Chattanooga, TN, to conclude the Dixie District’s The Society encourages all of our Fall Competition and Convention. chapters to be true to who we are. We are emotional men (including our friends Performed by the combined voices of the Stone Mountain Chorus and the Big and families, of course), and we sing. Chicken Chorus it brought the entire barbershop audience to its feet in a show of That is what we do... we sing. faith, hope, and support for a united America.
There is something wonderfully cathar- by Cheryl Sawyer, a professor at the University of Houston tic about singing. We've received many reports of SPEBSQSA chapters open- ing their meetings by singing songs that As the soot and dirt and ash rained down, express America's hope, pride, and We became one color. resolution to endure. Sing them... mean them... and share them with others. As we carried each other down the stairs of the burning building, We became one class. Can you imagine the healing in our fami- As we lit candles of waiting and hope, lies and communities if a chapter was We became one generation. moved to sponsor a HEALING THROUGH HARMONY event in As the firefighters and police officers fought their way into the inferno, their town? We became one gender.
The invitation (sponsored by all local As we fell to our knees in prayer for strength, media) could be for all townsfolk to turn We became one faith. out on the steps of the courthouse or another appropriate public space, to join As we whispered or shouted words of encouragement, in a community sing led by the local We spoke one language. chapter. Simple sheets could be provided As we gave our blood in lines a mile long, containing the words to a number of We became one body. appropriate songs. As we mourned together the great loss, This does not have to be a big deal. If We became one family. the only people who showed up were your chapter members, or a quartet, the As we cried tears of grief and loss, singing would be powerful and the heal- We became one soul. ing should be significant. As we retell, with pride, of the sacrifice of heroes, We become one people.
STONE MOUNTAIN (continued)
Each year halves of the Chorus con- Throughout its colorful twenty year his- The Chorus would not be where it is duct a full day parade of nursing homes tory, the Stone Mountain Chapter has today without the musical leadership and to spread Christmas cheer through bar- proudly represented our community as direction of Tom Schlinkert, Tim bershop harmony. These activities give ambassador songsters and cheerful Brooks as current lead section leader a glimpse into the civic commitment of good citizens. We continue our dedica- and Chapter coach, Luke Lindsay, and the Chorus. tion to “Keep the Whole World Sign- Dylan Oxford as assistant director and ing!” baritone section leader.
Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 13 Dixie Lakeside and YMIH Report By Bob Dickson, Coordinator, Young Men in Harmony
i Gents. I’m sure you’ll be not be one of the Dixie District cho- happy to know that the Har- ruses that pushes the camp attendance mony Camp aspect of our to 53 next year! (That’s what we would H where this is heading?) He was asked DLHW is now firmly established. We have if we had at least one young to step in and direct the Friday night had 26 Campers on the risers as the man from each one of our youth chorus rehearsal and he didn’t opening act for the Saturday Night show chapters)...go get ‘em gents, the fu- even blink...he just asked to know the and they got a rousing welcome from ture is in your hands. Make sure you’ve songs they were working on and im- the SOLD OUT Brooks Theatre audi- got a YMIH Chairman on your chapter mediately went to work. ence. After their performance they saw board next year and see if he can get a super show, which featured FRED, your local high schools and colleges to As you can imagine Chris Hale is my Revival and Michigan Jake. participate in the Dixie District Har- candidate for Saint of the Month. The mony Camp. young people were not even aware that The Campers were ably directed by Chris was subbing and the evening went Dave Calland, lead singer of our 2001 As long as I’ve got your attention, I’d off without a hitch. What a solid start international silver medallist quartet, Up- like to tell you about a minor miracle with such a talented guy. town Sound. Dave did double duty on that occurred on Friday evening: Saturday, not only directing but taking over classroom sessions to instruct his At 8:00 PM we were advised that our Sponsors Needed charges on posture, breath control, bal- camp chorus director Dave Calland’s Is your chapter sponsoring a college age ance and blend, voice placement, tun- flight to Clemson had been cancelled quartet from your local campus to par- ing, presentation and a host and his rescheduled flight ticipate in the Dixie District 2002 of other barbershop skills wouldn’t get him in until AS LONG AS MBNA College Barbershop Quartet that will make their camp well after 10:00 PM. The I’VE GOT Contest prelims next March in Knox- experience truly meaning- campers were scheduled ville? ful. We’re sure a lot of high YOUR to begin their warm-ups school music educators will ATTENTION, and rehearsals at 8:15. All There are a lot of activities for a col- be pleased with what their of the likely candidates to I’D LIKE TO lege kid to choose from these days, but students have gained from fill in for Dave already had TELL YOU for good singers it’s never too late to this Clemson experience. assignments.... hoo boy!!! ABOUT A prepare a couple of songs in the bar- bershop style, to get some good coach- The campers had a “Pizza MINOR At 8:05 Michigan Jake ing from your Chapter pros and sign up Afterglow” in their dormi- was wrapping up an im- MIRACLE to “get their feet wet” on our district tory social parlor after the promptu “stairwell” per- THAT competition stage. Remember, the kids Saturday night show, with formance for a bunch of that win the prelims next March will be a parade of quartets that OCCURRED admirers with Chris Hale invited to represent us in Portland, Or- made the party truly memo- ON FRIDAY singing tenor (Chris is egon next July. They’ll be awarded rable. As you can imagine Mark Hale’s brother EVENING: $1000 to defray their travel expenses each quartet performed and the original tenor in and the District will pay their conven- admirably well because the quartet. He also tion registration fees. they benefited from their matrix ses- sang in the Louisville Times Chorus sions on Friday night and Saturday, so.... a few years ago). Chris was at It is strongly recommended that every we send plaudits to As You Like It, Clemson on Friday night just to visit with chapter have the MBNA/CBQC infor- Loose Change, CRESCENDO, his brother and the quartet, and sing a mation packet in their library. You can InDeCiSion, Ablaze, Voiceterous few for old times sake. He was plan- get yours by calling Jim DeBusman in and Revival for their participation and ning to leave when the evening classes Kenosha at 1-800-876-SING (it’s a getting up close and personal with our began. freebie). campers. You can bet those youngsters were impressed. Someone whispered in my ear that, among his other attributes, Chris hap- At this reading, most of the events I’m describing will be history but I thought It’s not too soon to entice your chapter pens to be a youth pastor and a choir you’d like to know about some of the into thinking about the 2002 Camp. Why director in his church.... (do you see
PAGE 14 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 YMIH (continued) YA’LL COME By Jack Donaldson things going on around the District putting together our requests right now V. P. Events (there are, no doubt, other activities, but for 2002. If your chapter would like to I haven’t heard about them yet). host such a visit, let me know the week you’re choosing and we’ll plug it in (call (1) Winston-Salem put on 919-676-8354). he Dixie District Spring Conven- another festival in August and featured tion will take place March 15- Platinum as part of their staff. They What follows are the locations and the T 17, 2002, in Knoxville, TN. The have already put out the word that dates for the MENC/MEA conventions weather in Knoxville in March is quite they’ll be sponsoring an a cappella con- in the Dixie District for 2002. As you pleasant so make plans to come early or stay late. test next April as well. They have been know, 99% of the Music Educators in doing this for years and it attracts all the profession are members of their There are many things to see and do in sorts of age groups and ensembles (sized state MEA organizations and at least Knoxville. Take a ride on the Knoxville from 3 to 30, all are welcome) and they 90% of them attend these once-a-year Riverboat or visit the Women’s Bas- even offer cash prizes. If you’re inter- events to keep abreast of the latest ketball Hall of Fame. These are just ested, contact Roland Moy: trends in their field. ( I suspect it also two of the many local attractions. The
ATTENTION: Choruses and On the society home page click on If your chorus or quartet is shown on Quartets forms, then on the forms page, click on this list, you are entered. If not, reenter the appropriate contest entry form, an- using the process above or call Starting in 2002 Quartet and Chorus swer all the questions and sign (elec- Larry Deters (615) 373-4507 entry forms for all Dixie contests will tronic) the form and click on submit. In or e-mail me at be found on the Society web site a few days you will receive a current [email protected]. (www.spebsqsa.org). entry listing. Larry Deters, VP for C&J Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 15 Magic beans? What magic beans? By Fred Hinesley, V. P. Member Services
n my last article I wrote about some sure effective publicity, presentation, of the ideas we discussed in the and follow-up. I Dixie Lakeside Harmony class— “The Magic Beans of Growing Your Lists of potential guests are needed. Chapter.” This article will continue the Letters, briefly describing the event and theme. inviting the potential guests, should be members invite guests to apply for sent. Follow-up phone calls should be membership. Membership invitations Among the topics we discussed in the made. come later. class were guest night presentations. A couple of guys in one of the classes re- Other organizations—civic clubs, mu- As soon as possible following the event, marked, “We’ve tried guest nights. sic and drama clubs, etc.—should be letters should be sent to the guests tell- They didn’t work.” During the 31 years notified and their members invited. ing them that chapter members enjoyed I’ve been a barbershopper, I’ve heard Church and school musicians should be their visit and inviting them to the next many similar comments, but I’m willing notified. The news media should be no- chapter meeting. The letters should to bet that, in every instance, the guest tified. Articulate chapter members be followed up by phone calls, and the nights didn’t work because there was should be interviewed on radio and tele- guests should be sent a copy of the chap- little planning, ineffective presentation, vision talk shows. Fliers and posters ter newsletter that contains an article and no follow-up. should be distributed. which enthusiastically describes the Spouses and significant event and which names the guests. What most likely happened SPOUSES others should be invited. was that the chapter lead- AND Chapter members’ Carefully planned publicity, carefully ership decided to have a spouses and significant SIGNIFICANT planned presentation, and carefully guest night, announced it at others should help. OTHERS planned follow-up are the magic beans chapter meetings, encour- SHOULD BE from which the chapter can harvest an aged the members to invite Packets containing infor- exciting, fun-filled guest night and in- friends, and on the ap- INVITED. mation about the chapter creased membership. pointed night performed for and the Society and music the guests (if any came), should be compiled for dis- It isn’t possible, in a brief article, to give and served them refreshments—and tribution to the guests. Greeters should detailed suggestions for successful guest that was about all that was done. It be assigned to welcome the guests, to nights, and that’s probably good. Hope- wasn’t enough. assist in completing information forms fully, with these words, I have come as and nametags, and to introduce the close as possible to that goal. According to a familiar barbershop slo- guests to other chapter members. Re- gan, “Guests don’t just show up, some- freshments should be prepared. body invites them.” Similarly, successful guest nights don’t just hap- The program should include entertain- pen. They are the result of carefully ment by the chapter chorus and quar- planned publicity, carefully planned pre- tets, a time when the guests can sing, a sentation, and carefully planned follow- brief welcome by the chapter president, up—the magic beans of chapter a brief description of the chapter and growth. Society by a chapter officer, a time when the guests and chapter members The guest night publicity and format can socialize, and/or other features should be tailored to meet the needs of which will make membership in the the local chapter and to appeal to the chapter appealing. Note that nobody FRED entertained all during the finale in community in which the chapter is lo- enjoys a long speech nor a poorly pre- Chattanooga cated, but the magic beans are essen- pared one on an occasion like this. The tial. In each case, careful and guest night format should not include imaginative planning is necessary to as- invitations to join, nor should chapter
PAGE 16 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 MARKET AND PR REVIEW FOR 2001 DIXIE EVENTS By Frank Cristina, VP M&PR
his article is to let the Dixie Dis- to start on-line market sales of prima- trict membership know what has rily Dixie clothing products and CD’s. T transpired so far this year, and Rusty can now sell shirts and other what to expect in the near future. We clothing items to district quartets and have had a number of successes and choruses. He may also be able to help are working on improving other areas. your chorus purchase your own logo patches. REBEL ROUSER: Editor, Ron Hesketh continues to improve the qual- CONVENTIONS: In 2001 we have ity of each publication, both in content started an aggressive ad campaign to tacted at [email protected], and and in photography. He is continuously promote our conventions. We had tre- Kevin at [email protected]. seeking articles on current quartets and mendous success in selling tickets to the choruses, as well as information on past general public through our radio ad Kevin will again contact each chapter chapters, quartets and choruses. campaigns at both conventions thanks president, by email, regarding these to our professional radio ad man Mike questions. A chapter goal for 2002 We are now selling ads to all barber- Schiermann. should be to have a bulletin editor who shoppers and to companies that have is a member of PROBE and/or a web barbershop product who wish to sell to We also started local coupon ad book- site. Also, if your chapter desires a web our membership. Ad space (about busi- lets to be given to our membership at site, but does not know how to proceed, ness card size) for quartets will be only our fall convention. This ad campaign please either contact Patrick Thomas $10 per issue. Contact Ron for addi- should have a positive effect for our fall or me for some ideas. tional pricing and placement of ads. For conventions at Chattanooga in ‘02, ‘04 next year, registration, housing and di- and ‘05. We will have our ‘03 fall con- This is an exciting time in Dixie, and rectional maps will be included in all is- vention in Pigeon Forge. Our spring we hope this continues for many more sues of the RR, prior to convention. conventions will be held in Knoxville years. If you have any ideas or con- These forms will also be available on from ‘02 through ‘05. If you are inter- structive criticism, please let me know. line. ested in radio ads for your show, please contact me, and we will help put your DD WEB SITE: Web Master Patrick ad campaign in motion. YA’LL COME (cont’d) Thomas has accomplished much and continues to improve our site. He is PROBE: Congratulations are in order Continued from page 15 currently working on on-line registra- for K. G. Palmer, editor of the New tion and housing for all Dixie events. Bernian Choraler, New Bern, NC for This will be a secure site that will be winning the Dixie District Bulletin site. In ’02 we will be holding our con- able to accept credit card payments for Editor of the year award. This area tests in the historic Tennessee Theater. all events, such as conventions, is one where the district needs to get For those of you not familiar with the Lakeside Harmony and COTS. This more chapters involved. I am, there- Tennessee, it is a beautiful old theater site will also be used to sell barbershop fore, happy to announce that Kevin that is similar to the Tivoli Theater in merchandise from our Dixie Market- Dickson will be our new Dixie Dis- Chattanooga. place. Efforts will continue to be made trict Chairman for PROBE and will to post all Dixie information, to this site, help promote PROBE with every chap- In this issue of the Rebel Rouser you in a timely fashion. ter in our district. will find the Housing and Registration Forms for the Spring Convention. You DIXIE MARKETPLACE: Ruth and Kevin is a PROBE member, editor of may also register on line at ddspebs.org. Rusty Kirkpatrick manage this store the Assembly Line bulletin and a mem- There is also a map of downtown Knox- in a pleasant and professional manner. ber of the General Assembly Chorus. ville that shows the convention hotels Rusty is always trying to keep desir- I would appreciate it if each chapter and the Tennessee Theater. able product on hand for our members. president would advise Kevin or me if If there is something specific you wish they have a bulletin editor, if he is a Mark your calendars now and get ready to order, just give him a call. Rusty is PROBE member, and if your chapter currently working with Patrick Thomas has its own web site. I can be con- for a great convention in Knoxville.
Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 17 OFFICIAL SCORING SUMMARY Dixie District International Preliminary Chorus Contest SPEBSQSA, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 6, 2001
FINALS SONGS MUS PRE SNG SCORE OnStg 1 Marietta, GA When You Were Sweet Sixteen 252 252 246 1509 86 The Big Chicken Chorus Ain't She Sweet 252 264 243 2 RTP, NC Love's Old Sweet Song 228 238 232 1396 42 General Assembly PutMeToSleepWithOldFashionedMelody 226 241 231 3 Stone Mountain, GA No, No Nora 228 238 223 1380 53 Stone Mountain Chorus You Keep Coming Back Like A Song 230 235 226 4 Cleveland, TN Blame It On My Youth 225 233 222 1379 24 Highland Harmony Chorus I Used To Call Her Baby 233 236 230 5 Memphis, TN Always 231 218 218 1320 39 Dixie Cotton Boll Chorus MidnightChooChooLeavesForAlabam' 220 222 211 6 Winston-Salem, NC You're Nobody's Sweetheart Now 208 213 216 1281 27 Triad Harmony Express Let's Get Away From It All 207 220 217 7 Nashville, TN If There'd Never Been An Ireland 208 217 214 1271 38 Music City Chorus St. Patrick's Day Medley 202 218 212 8 Greater Knoxville, TN Sing Me That Song Again 196 209 197 1192 42 Smokyland Sound Song Of The South 190 206 194 9 Greensboro, NC Hello! My Baby 182 179 167 1062 24 Tarheel Chorus The Little Boy 186 176 172 10 Wilmington, NC OldSongsAreJustLikeOldFriends 182 168 166 1022 24 Cape Fear Chordsmen For Me And My Gal 170 169 167 11 Chattanooga, TN Welcome Back To Dixieland 173 177 185 1020 41 Choo Choo Chorus My Melancholy Baby 150 170 165
Cleveland, TN is the Most Improved Chorus. Cleveland, TN is the Small Chorus Champion. Memphis, TN is the Intermediate Chorus Champion. Marietta, GA is the Large Chorus Champion. Marietta, GA qualifies to advance to the 2002 International Chorus Contest in Portland, OR.
PANEL: ADMINISTRATOR MUSIC PRESENTATION SINGING B. O'Leary-NED C. Arnold-ONT L. Clemons-SWD T. McQueeney-NED D. Kendrick-FWD R. Mance-NED J. Massey-SWD B. Moorehead-JAD K. Young-LOL S. Plumb-NED R. Wachter-MAD OFFICIAL SCORING SUMMARY, Dixie District Quartet Contest SPEBSQSA, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 5, 2001 FINALS SONGS MUS PRE SNG TOTAL PTS SCORE
1 CRESCENDO My Old Kentucky Home 231 237 225 1394 1345 2739 You'reNobodyTillSomebodyLovesYou 231 239 231 2 Ablaze IfTheRestOfTheWorldDon'tWantYou 229 221 208 1332 1330 2662 Lulu's Back In Town 231 231 212 3 them When You Were Sweet Sixteen 221 224 219 1325 1295 2620 It's Only A Paper Moon 219 224 218 4 Tag Team Love Me Tender 211 228 211 1315 1293 2608 Louise 216 238 211 5 One Trick Pony Flying Sinatra Medley 216 219 219 1304 1266 2570 Love Me And The World Is Mine 211 217 222 6 Smackdown Mammy O' Mine 207 218 208 1256 1285 2541 Old Folks At Home 201 216 206 7 Music Row Love's Old Sweet Song 209 221 201 1253 1264 2517 Eyes Medley 201 222 199 8 Voiceterous Wonderful Day Medley 197 209 197 1203 1226 2429 After You Get What You Want 195 211 194 9 Loose Change I'm Beginning To See The Light 196 206 195 1192 1176 2368 Down Where The Swanee River Flows 197 205 193 10 Southern Comfort My Mother's Eyes 185 204 183 1122 1175 2297 Girl Of My Dreams 183 186 181 PAGE 18 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 SEMI-FINALS SONGS MUS PRE SNG TOTAL PTS SCORE
1 CRESCENDO Sweet Mae 224 224 224 1345 0 1345 Lora-Belle-Lee 223 224 226 2 Ablaze I Have My Memories 233 214 213 1330 0 1330 Louisville Lou 231 219 220 3 them One Alone 223 222 209 1295 0 1295 Sweet Georgia Brown 213 221 207 4 Tag Team I'm Beginning To See The Light 213 221 203 1293 0 1293 I've Found My Sweetheart Sally 223 227 206 5 Smackdown WeddingBellsAreBreakingUpThatGang 207 222 212 1285 0 1285 If I Can't Call You Mine 213 223 208 6 One Trick Pony MidnightChooChooLeavesForAlabam' 207 209 211 1266 0 1266 PutMeToSleepWithOldFashionedMelody 211 217 211 7 Music Row WhenYouLookInTheHeartOfARose 211 211 210 1264 0 1264 How Deep Is The Ocean 205 215 212 8 Voiceterous Who's Sorry Now? 204 209 200 1226 0 1226 You Made Me Love You 198 208 207 9 Loose Change ILoveToHearThatOldBarbershopStyle 195 189 199 1176 0 1176 Last Night On The Back Porch 198 196 199 10 Southern Comfort Down Among The Sugar Cane 200 197 188 1175 0 1175 PutMeToSleepWithOldFashionedMelody 202 194 194
QUARTERFINALS SONGS MUS PRE SNG TOTAL SCORE
11 Spectrum Bright Was The Night 198 192 204 1174 Yes Sir/Ain't She Sweet Medley 199 188 193 12 Best Of Friends Up A Lazy River Parody 185 195 189 1151 Once Upon A Time 174 205 203 13 In Serious Treble I Didn't Want To Fall 194 196 197 1131 BeginningToSeeLight/Bye-ByeBlues 176 190 178 14 Crimson Pride IfYouWereTheOnlyGirlInTheWorld 192 195 185 1127 NoOneLovesYouBetterThanYourMAM-MY 181 193 181 15 Snapshot Heart Of A Clown 182 178 180 1095 The Original Dixieland One-Step 192 180 183 16 Time And Again When It's Night Time In Dixie Land 186 183 189 1094 The Moment I Saw Your Eyes 166 183 187 17 Chordial Company Sweet Adeline 182 176 184 1086 Sam, The Old Accordion Man 183 181 180 18 Mixed Nuts Midnight Rose Parody 174 174 176 1063 Put Me To Sleep Parody 184 187 168 19 InDEciSIon Undecided (Parody) 148 192 170 1048 Basin Street Blues 175 197 166 20 Collage Love/Eyes Medley 183 169 177 1047 Let's Get Away From It All 180 165 173 21 QuadraSound Don'tPutATaxOnTheBeautifulGirls 173 171 172 1026 I Found A Million Dollar Baby 169 173 168 22 Rock City 4 Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet 180 162 164 994 Don't Blame Me 167 163 158 23 Sounds Incorporated Forgive Me 159 165 60 982 I'm Alone Because I Love You 169 168 161 24 Twilight Time Hello, Mary Lou 165 161 168 980 Let The Rest Of The World Go By 170 156 160 25 Front Row Center Always 162 163 180 970 I'm Beginning To See The Light 140 163 162 26 Quicksilver They Wrote'em In The Good Old Days 158 158 138 862 Money,Money 130 153 125
PANEL: ADMINISTRATOR MUSIC PRESENTATION SINGING B. O'Leary-NED C. Arnold-ONT L. Clemons-SWD T. McQueeney-NED D. Kendrick-FWD R. Mance-NED J. Massey-SWD B. Moorehead-JAD K. Young-LOL S. Plumb-NED R. Wachter-MAD
Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 19 2001 TOP TEN QUARTET FINALISTS
1st Place Gold Medalist 2nd Place Silver Medalist CRESCENDO Ablaze Matt Troy, Mark Chandler, Jim Napier, Tom Jimmy Phifer, Clay Shumard, Mark Beeler, Scott Parker Tarver
3rd Place Bronze Medalist them Steve Dorn, Joey Jates, Brad Hine, Brian Williams
5th Place Bronze Medalist One Trick Pony Mark Lamback, Rob Jordan, Eddy, Sattah, Willie Mays
4th Place Bronze Medalist Tag Team Keith Jennings, Greg Roberts, David Busby, Tom Cain
6th Place Smackdown Daniel Rushing, Ryan Killeen, Lucas Lord, Jimmy Barr
8th Place Voiceterous Joe Doub, Brad May, Ben Atkinson, Bruce Atkinson
7th Place Music Row 9th Place Bob Davenport, Howard McAdory, Tom Holshouser, Loose Change Patrick Thomas Don Johnson, Mike Curry, Sam Hooten III, Mike Schierman 10th Place Southern COmfort Contest photos courtesy of Cornelius Photography Ben Miller, Travis Murray, Karl Stosch, Tim Fagan PAGE 20 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 2001 CHORUS COMPETITION
1st PLACE LARGE CHORUS & OVERALL CHAMPION BIG CHICKEN CHORUS, MARIETTA, GEORGIA, Clay Hine, Director
3rd Place 2nd Place Stone Mountain Chorus, Stone Mountain, Georgia General Assembly Chorus, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina Luke Lindsay, Director Robert Cox, Director
5th Place overall & 1st Place Medium Size Chorus Dixie Cotton Boll Chorus, Memphis, Tennessee 4th Place overall; 1st Place, small chorus; Most Improved chorus Dan Beard, Director Highland Harmony Chorus, Cleveland, Tennessee Chad & Brandon Guyton, Directors
Music City Chorus, Nashville, Tennessee Jesse Turner, Director
Triad Harmony Express, Winston Salem, North Carolina Beverly Dale, Director Contest photos courtesy of Cornelius Photography
Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 21 2001 CONVENTION QUARTETS
Best of Friends - RTP, NC In Serious Treble - Winston Salem, NC Crimson Pride - Tuscaloosa, AL
Snapshot - RTP, NC Time And Again - Memphis, TN Chordial Company - Roswell, Marietta, GA
Mixed Nuts - Tuscaloosa, AL Collage - Spartanburg, SC InDEciSIon - Marietta, GA
Quadrasound - Nashville, TN Sounds Incorporated - Augusta, Marietta, Frank Thorne Rock City 4 - Chattanooga, TN
Twilight Time - Birmingham, AL Front Row Center - Birmingham Metro, AL Quicksilver - Memphis, TN
PAGE 22 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 New Officer Costabile (cont’d) Reports Continued from page 10 By Noah Funderberg, Dixie District Secretary memory of my father. I have vivid memories of my father and his buddies singing in our living room and practicing for competition. I, to this day, still have one of his pitch pipes and y now chapters should have completed election of now my two young daughters use it around the house. Un- new officers. At the end of October, however, only fortunately I do not posses either my father’s vocal cords or Babout one-half of our chapters had reported their new his talent of directing a chorus but I love listening to a beau- officers to the Society. Chapter Secretaries, this is your re- tiful quartet harmonize. sponsibility. You can make your report in one of two ways. The easiest way is on-line through the Members Only Sec- Thanks to all the members of the Dixie District in keeping tion of the Society website. Go to http://www.spebsqsa.org , alive the memory of Lou and thanks for making my memo- then click on the link at the top of the page entitled Members ries of him even that much more special. only. That will take you to a sign-in page. All users must know their Society membership number in order to enter the secure portion of the Members Only page. Newcomers will need to create a password. Just follow the instructions on the page. Returning members only need to remember their password. If you have forgotten yours, fol- low the instructions on the page for retrieving your pass- word.
Once you have accessed the secure portion of the page, go down the list of options until you see the Report Chapter Officers link. Click on that link and you will be taken to a page where you can input the names of the new officers. Chapter secretaries who do not have Internet access or pre- fer a paper report can send in a Chapter Officer Reporting form. If you use this form, please send me a copy as well. My address is listed on the inside cover of The Rebel Rouser. Reporting new officers is extremely important to the Society and District leadership. It helps us communicate better with you by ensuring you receive notices and information timely.
District Directory
For 2002, we intend to create our Dixie District Directory in Lou Costabile on the cover of the Rebel Rouser a slightly different manner than in the past. We will not print Photos for this article courtesy of Muriel Costabile. and distribute to chapters a printed directory at the beginning of the year. Invariably, the information in that directory be- comes obsolete within a very short time and the cost of print- NOTE: received with the pictures included in this article. ing and mailing directories has become quite expensive. Instead, we have developed a method to accomplish three I just found the website and enjoyed seeing all the news of goals, (1) reduce overall costs; (2) protect the privacy of shows, quartets and the Lou Costabile award. I have lost District members’ personal information; (3) enable us to up- touch for many years and do not recognize most of the names today. I did recognize your name and wanted you to date information more easily over the course of the year. know that seeing all about the award pulled at my heart strings. Do not know the Director’s name to write him, but Sometime in January chapters will receive an envelope con- please pass along my regards for winning. This is from a taining two things – one printed copy of the Dixie District long lost follower of babershop harmony. Muriel Costabile Directory and a compact disk containing the directory as a (Mrs. Louis Costabile) Regards to everyone. Thank you. Continued on page 25 Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 23 OFFICIAL SCORING SUMMARY Dixie District Seniors Quartet Contest Contest SPEBSQSA, Inc., Chattanooga, Tennessee, October 6, 2001
FINALS SONGS MUS PRE SNG TOTAL SCORE
1 Joint Venture Old St. Louie 195 194 190 1147 That Old Quartet Of Mine 186 195 187 2 Next Edition Sing Me That Song Again 191 174 191 1102 Whatever Happened To The Old Songs 185 176 185 3 Masonboro Sound There’s A New Gang On The Corner 179 180 188 1083 Alexander’s Ragtime Band 175 178 183 4 Senior Sounds Old Fashioned Girl 181 174 171 1046 Bye Bye Blues 178 173 169 5 Sounds Incorporated Forgive Me 167 174 177 1040 I’m Alone Because I Love You 171 177 174 6 Recycled Let The Rest Of The World Go By 162 162 179 991 Love’s Old Sweet Song 154 160 174 7 Graytones Meet Me In St.Louis, Louis 144 141 142 819 Down By The Riverside 123 136 133
Joint Venture qualifies to represent the Dixie District in the 2002 International Seniors Quartet Contest.
PANEL: ADMINISTRATOR MUSIC PRESENTATION SINGING B. O’Leary-NED C. Arnold-ONT L. Clemons-SWD T. McQueeney-NED D. Kendrick-FWD R. Mance-NED J. Massey-SWD B. Moorehead-JAD K. Young-LOL S. Plumb-NED R. Wachter-MAD.
2nd Place Seniors Quartet 1st Place Seniors Quartet Next Edition 3rd Place Seniors Quartet Joint Venture Curtis Russell, Charlie Rose, Archie Steen, R. C. Fields Masonboro Sound John Adams, Mike Myers, Dick Dee, Gene Martin Don Dobson, Bob Appleton, Robert Young, James Mallett
Senior Sounds Sounds Incorporated Fred Jesse, Dave Abercrombie, Claude Walker, Clarence Wall Randy Miller, Charles Youmans, Bob Royce, Joe Wiggens Recycled Jim Baker, Charlie Ping, Dave Brennan, Sonny Holt
PAGE 24 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 Smokyland Sound, Knoxville, Tennessee Clay Shumard, Director
Tarheel Chorus, Greensboro, North Carolina Greg Zinke, Director
Cape Fear Chordsmen, Wilmington, North Carolina Bob Young, Director
Choo Choo Chorus, Chattanooga, Tennessee Paul Blazek, Director Two choruses performed on the contest stage for evaluation only and were awarded standing ovations. These were from Monterey, Tennessee and Athens, Alabama. Both chapters are new to the district and the society. Congratulations to both choruses for their efforts. It’s good to have you aboard.
Graytones We apologize to the Athens, Alabama chapter, as no picture was Fred Waterhouse, Bob Kellogg, Wayne Price, Donn Irmiter received. NEW OFFICER REPORTS (cont’d) Continued from page 23
MS Word file and an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. Chapters can distribute the information among chapter members by photocopying the printed directory and by sharing the com- puter version of the files in whatever way they see fit. Of course, Society rules restrict our sharing this information with others.
Periodically during the year, I will update the directory based Upper Cumberland Chapter, Monterey, Tennessee on information I receive about changes in members’ infor- mation. Anyone desiring an updated directory can email me and I will send him or her a copy of the directory by The Dixie District Board is very sensitive to the fact that not email attachment in either Word or Adobe PDF format. all chapters have Internet capabilities among its officers. Al- Chapters may also be able to obtain an updated printed though distributing information electronically could reduce our directory. costs to nearly zero, we appreciate the value of this informa- tion to members and want to ensure each chapter has suit- Whether I can fulfill such requests will depend upon the able access to updated information. Please feel free to contact costs associated with supplying updates in print by mail. If me with questions or concerns about the 2002 Directory. I only receive a few such requests, I probably will accom- Chapter Secretaries; I need you to update your officer list by modate. If there are numerous requests, then we may need no later than December 1, 2001 to ensure that information is to find someone in your chapter to receive the directory in contained in the new Directory. Thanks. electronic form and then print a copy for the chapter’s use. Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 25 A Proud New Legacy for Dixie By Bill Lester, Dixie District Historian
At Dinner in Chattanooga Saturday LIMESTONE TONEZ of Limestone evening, the wife of a fellow barber- College in Gaffney, SC competed with shopper expressed curiosity about the (t) Donnie Brown, (l) Jonathan lack of Georgia college quartets in the Moss, (br) Tony Warren, (bs) Joe MBNA College Quartet Contest. Af- Jones. ter returning home from the convention The MELLOW JACKETS of Georgia No record of Dixie involvement was I put some time to searching the avail- Tech in Atlanta, GA competed with (t) found for 1994 contest in Pittsburgh, able records. I suspect those of us from Don Scott, (l) Jason Patricki, (br) PA. old Dixie will be proud. Shawn Davis, (bs) Mat Largent. EXIT 4 of Gainesville College in 1995 Dixie was represented by three 1992 saw the start of the MBNA Col- Gainesville, GA competed with (t) Eric quartets. FOUR VOICES of Lee Col- legiate Quartet Competition in New Elliott, (l) Kirk Grizzle, (br) Kai lege in Cleveland, TN with (t) Lester Orleans. We can take pride in a couple Bassett and (bs) Tim Williams. of things in that first year. First, Dixie Rector, (l) Dan Vincent, (br) Chad Guyton and (bs) Jason Vanhook. The had four quartet entries. Second, the The 1998 International Convention and FLAPJACKS of the University of fourth place honors were brought home Contest was hosted by the Marietta North Carolina at Greensboro, NC with to Dixie. Chapter, the Dixie District and the City (t) Tim Huck, (l) Kevin Lindley, (br) of Atlanta. QUARTECH from Georgia Tech Eric Lindley and (bs) Danny Man- ning. GAINESVILLE COLLEGE earned the 4th place honors with (t) PRIME CUT of Emory University in ANCHOR of Gainesville, GA with (t) Jerry Parker, (l) Dylan Oxford, (br) Atlanta, GA kept the GOLD in Dixie. Jeff Ogletree (l) Jonathan Holman, Ryan Fuller and (bs) Stan West. Other Also representing Dixie was UNITED (br) Kirk Grizzle and (bs) Ryan Dixie quartets were: BLUE RIDGE AIRWAYS from Hume - Fogg, Gibson. BLENDERS of Appalachian State Hillwood, Heritage Covenant and University in Boone, NC with (t) Joe Vanderbilt with (t) Robert Ruther- 1996 saw FOUR VOICES from Cleve- Buckner, (l) Robert Harrelson, (br) ford, (l) Mark McCormack, (br) land, TN take first place honors in Salt Greg Johnston and (bs) Brian Lang. Danny Becker and (bs) Jim Barr. SOUNDWAVES from Mississippi Gulf Lake City and return to Dixie with the GOLD! (t) Lester Rector, (l) Chad Coast Community College in Perkinson, 1999 saw UNITED AIRWAYS at In- Guyton, (br) Branden Guyton and MS with (t) Jeff Reeves, (l) Johnny ternational in Ahaheim, CA where they (bs) Jason VanHook. Dixie was also Gilbert, (br) Tony Barnes and (bs) entertained with “I wouldn’t Trade the represented by WHATS’ YER PLEA- Jeremy Morgan. IN HARMONY Silver In My Mothers Hair” and “Sam, SURE? from Appalachian State Uni- from Union University of Jackson, TN., the Old Accordion Man”. Memphis State University in Memphis, versity in Boone, NC with (t) Ben TN And Bartlett High School of Bartlet, Edwards, (l) Josh Day, (br) Rob Carrington and (bs) Jeremy Remley. TN. Members were (t) Gabe Dunlap, The 2000 competition was held in Kan- (l) David Schrodt, (br) Philip Enzor sas City, MO and Dixie was repre- 1997 was staged in Indianapolis, IN and and (bs) John Sanders. sented by three quartets. LOW DOWN Dixie was represented by four quartets. SOUND of Appalachian State Univer- PRIME CUT of Emory University of 1993 found Dixie represented by three sity in Boone, NC returned to Dixie with Atlanta, GA earned second place and quartets. QUARTECH competed and the SILVER to share with the school, returned home with the SILVER. Mem- returned home with third place honors. families and of course proud Dixie bar- bers were (t) Mark Lamback, (l) The Mike Testers was SENIOR bershoppers. Members were (t) Josh Stuart Ambrose, (br) Eddy Sattah and STYLE from the North Carolina School Day, (l) Rob Jordan, (br) Jason (bs) Willie Mays. CHORDER ROYS of Science and Mathematics in Remley, & (bs) Jonathan Maness. of Appalachian State University in Durham, NC. Members were (t) Jody STAR STRUCK of Belmont U., Boone, NC competed with (t) Matthew Cummings, (l) Brian Liebnow, (bs) Lipscumb U. and the University of Ten- Scott Liner, (l) Nathan Mountjoy, Roby Rose and (bs) Chris McCrone . nessee competed with “Heart of A (br) Rob Beers and (bs) Eric Kesler. Continued on page 27 PAGE 26 REBEL ROUSER Oct., Nov., Dec. - 2001 Legacy (cont’d) DIRECTOR WANTED Rose” and “Old Folks At Home.” FIRST CLASS from Bob Jones U. competed at District with Chattanooga, Tenn. chapter, “Coney Island Baby” and “From The First Hello”. Choo Choo Chorus, a 55 man chorus that regularly puts 35 to 2001 International was hosted by the Nashville Chapter, the 40 men on stage for contests, Dixie District and the City of Nashville and third place hon- needs an experienced director to ors were captured by LOW DOWN SOUND from the Ap- palachian State University of Boone, NC. STAR STRUCK replace our current leader, who earned an 11th place. is retiring from his duties at the end of December this year. So now, let us look a bit closer. Dixie had quartets compete in nine of the ten contests. Dixie was represented by 17 differ- Our chorus consistently places in the top ten choruses ent quartets. Dixie quartets crossed the competition stage 24 at the Dixie District contest. This is a paid position. Chat- times in the ten years. That certainly reflects support of the tanooga is in the top ten cities in the country for outdoors College Quartet program. living activities and the top twenty cities in the country for the lowest cost of living. The results might be measured with recognition of Dixie rep- resentatives accomplishments. 2 GOLD; 1996 1998 If interested, please contact Dan Bruns 2 SILVER; 1997 2000 2 3rd Place; 1993 2001 423-751-6430 (day) 1 4th Place; 1992 423-493-1880 (evenings). The Mike Tester honors in 1993 Email at [email protected].
Let’s hear it for the Dixie District!
Do you recognize this Dixie District Champion quartet from the past? CLASSIFIEDS Nobody responded to my challenge on this one. Thanks to Bill Lester, our district historian, for supplying the following informa- tion: Director needed for a 28 yr old estab- The name of the quartet was Sound Accord.They repre- lished Chapter of 40+ in beautiful resort sented Dixie at the International in San Francisco, CA in 1976. Members of the quartet are Jeff Garreau, tenor; Ed town of Hilton Head Island. Excellent admin- Garreau, lead; Don Moe, bass and Mike Walker, bari- istration and strong community following. tone. They sang “Tumble Down Shack In Athlone” fol- Contact : Bernie Bookman at lowed by “ Motion Picture Ball”. In representing Dixie they scored 1032 points in this, their one & only International. 843-671-2052 or Don Moe sings in the Bass section with the Big Chicken [email protected]. Chorus
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DISTRICT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2002 March 15-17 Dixie Spring Convention - Knoxville, TN June 30 - July 7 SPEBSQSA International Convention - Portland, OR July 19-21 Dixie Lakeside Harmony Weekend - Clemson, SC October 4-6 Dixie Fall Convention - TBA
SHOWS 2001 December 1 Birmingham Metro, AL Charleston, SC December 7-8 Marietta, GA December 15 Northeast Tennessee
2002 January 19 Myrtle Beach, SC March 8-9 Hilton Head, SC April 7 Troy, AL April 20 Augusta, GA Greater Knoxville, TN Visit the Dixie Website at April 27 Beaufort, SC www.ddspebs.org New Bern, NC May 18 Fayetteville, GA Hickory, NC June 1 Spartanburg, SC June 15 Wilmington, SC
If your show is not listed here, please inform District Secretary Noah Funderburg, if you have not already done so. Chapter shows must have received a Show Clearance from the District Secretary in order to be listed here. Also, check the Dixie District Web Page at www.ddspebs.org for more listings.
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