Vol. 46, Issue 4 Winner, PROBE International Bulletin Contest, 2011 and 2014 News and views from the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society April 2015 Our chapter mission: To enhance lives by performing with excellence and encouraging singing within our community. It doesn’t get much better than this! Cardinal to send a record 5 quartets to International History was made on a March weekend on CCS members David Zimmerman, Theo the campus of Anderson University. As Hicks, Kyle Kitzmiller), Late Shift those ringing chords from a weekend of (78.7, CCS members Tim Martin, An- music were still echoing around Reardon drew Myer, Bob Kendall, Adam Auditorium, seven top quartets took their Winans), 7th Avenue, (77.5) and The place on stage to be honored for their Rooftops (77.3, former CCS members achievements in the quartet contests. Bryan Hughes and Chris Gregory). Our 2015 District Senior Quartet Champions were an- Also representing our chapter and district well in the nounced first—Crosstown Sound (63.5, with CCS quartet competition were The Rush (69.8, CCS mem- members Brad McAlexander and Paul Gabriel) won bers Steve McCullough, Don Brown, Sonny Grif- the honor. Next up was Without a Doubt! (69.8, with fith, Larry Anthony) and mic-testers Rip Chord (CCS CCS member Josh Hughes and former CCS members members Phil Griggs and Kurt Vogel, and former CCS Greg Emmanuel and Steven Harris), winning the member Joe Schmidt). right to compete in the International Collegiate Quartet Circle City Sound competed in the Plateau Chorus Contest in Pittsburgh. Contest and won Plateau AAAA with a score of 81.8. And then the Cardinal District qualifiers for the Interna- To top it all off, the Greater Indianapolis Chapter was tional Quartet Contest were announced. A record five awarded 2014 Cardinal District Chapter of the Year. quartets from our district surpassed the 76.0 score re- quired to make the cut. Representing us in Pittsburgh What a weekend! It’s great to be a Cardinal District Bar- will be Forefront (89.7, former CCS members Kevin bershopper! (Pictures on page 7.) Hughes and Aaron Hughes), Instant Classic (88.0, In This Issue Convention Photos CCS University 2015 Annual Show Flyer Circle City Sound, Anderson, IN, March 2015 Page 2 THE BEAT April 2015 Practical Singing Tips Second in a periodic series from A2Z Smart Music Academy C = Communicate the Music's Message Jerry E. Troxel, Editor Member, PROBE (Public Relations Communicate the music's emotional Officers and Bulletin Editors) message. During performance it is 129 Yorkshire Blvd. E very important to communicate the Indianapolis, IN 46229 317 891-1634 [email protected] message of the song—and not any- The BEAT is published monthly by thing else. If you make a the Greater Indianapo- “mistake” (something you didn't lis, Indiana, Chapter of the Barbershop Harmo- plan on happening) don't point it ny Society, a proud member of the Cardinal out to your audience. It is most likely they did not even notice. Sometimes, District. those moments are special in their own right. Chapter Leadership 2015 If you can't remember whether you locked your keys in the car, don't allow President Greg Roebmke your distraction to show on your face, even if you can't keep the lack of focus VP Chapter Development from presenting itself in your vocal tone. It is most likely your audience won't Scott Beverley notice unless you point it out to them. VP Music & Performance Kyle Kitzmiller If you had a bad day, to be honest, the audience doesn't care, so don't share it VP PR & Marketing with them unintentionally unless you can sincerely incorporate that message in Larry Anthony your song’s story. VP Operations Steve Cline It's true that everything you think and feel can be heard in your vocal tone, but VP Program only you as an artist really know when your balance has been compromised— Don Brown unless you tell them. How do you tell them? Through the eyes, the face and Secretary the body. If you can get your eyes, face and body to reflect the message you Frank Bynum want the audience to receive, even on those days where your balance is far Treasurer Jerry Troxel from perfect, you can pull off a performance the audience will remember with Board Members at Large applause, instead of concern or pity. Not to mention the fact that truly losing Jason Best, yourself in performance not only helps the audience forget about their life chal- Norman Dew, David Sanders lenges for a moment, it can do the same for you. Immediate Past President Skipp Kropp ASK YOURSELF>> Am I sincerely communicating the song's message or just Interim Director reciting the story? Am I highlighting my strengths or showcasing my challeng- Theo Hicks es? Assistant Director David Zimmerman Make SMART singing choices >> Figure out what you want the audience to Circle City Sound meets every feel as a result of your performance and command your eyes, face and body to Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church follow that path. 345 N. Kitley Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 Enjoy your voice today! April 2015 THE BEAT Page 3 Strolling down memory lane A monthly look back at our chapter’s history Calendar By Lew Gillespie, Chapter Historian of Events Five Years Ago (2010) CCS Annual Show Several present members of CCS competed at the Cardinal District spring con- “A Night at the Movies” vention, held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 9-11, 2010. In the International Saturday, June 13, 7:00 p.m. Collegiate Quartet Prelims, Instant Classic was the first place winner with a The Palladium at The Center for the score of 74.3. Present members included: David Zimmerman, Theo Hicks, Performing Arts and Kyle Kitzmiller. Second place medalists were Comin’ Clean, which in- Carmel, Indiana cluded present member Tim Martin. BHS International Chorus Contest Indianapolis chapter members who competed in other quartets included: Friday, July 3, 10:00 a.m. Consol Energy Center Heatwave, with Kyle Kitzmiller; Smilin’ Through with Jerry Troxel, Pittsburgh, Penn. Dustin Hall, John McQuistion, and Harold Mathews; Three Longs and A Harmony University Short, with Ben Geesa; 65 South, with Andrew Myer; and Forefront, with July 26—August 2 Garry Texeira. In the Chorus Finals, the South Bend-Mishawaka Valleyaires Belmont University won first place with a score of 67.2; second place went to The Kentuckians Nashville, Tenn. from Lexington, Ky., with a score of 66.5; and third place medal was won by the Cardinal District Fall Rensselaer chapter’s Iroquois Valley Harmonizers, with a score of 62.2. Convention and Contests October 2-3 (Notes taken from the official score sheets from the contest, April 9-11, 2010). Pike Performing Arts Center Indianapolis Ten Years Ago (2005) CCS Christmas Show Saturday, December 12 The Cardinal District spring convention was held in South Bend, Indiana on April Pike Performing Arts Center 1-3, 2005, at Clay High School. Several present CCS members competed in the Indianapolis quartet contest and were as follows: Sycamore Road, with Phil Griggs and Cardinal District Spring Bob Whitacre; Breakthrough, David Bjork, David Hiner and Brad McAl- Convention and Contests exander; The Connection, Bob Kendall; Northside Edition, Ben Geesa; March 18-19, 2016 Location TBA River City Rhythm, Carl Sipe; Expressions, Jerry Bean, Jim Pyle and Jim Sauder; Keep ‘Em Guessin’, Kurt Vogel; and Still At Large, Tom Da- vis, Don Brown, Duane Henry, and David Coleman. For detailed information on all chapter performances check The Senior District Quartet Champion was River City Rhythm from Fort your Yahoo! Group emails Wayne, Indiana. In the Chorus Division, Plateau A winners were Sons of Dixie or go to: www.circlecitysound.org from Northern Kentucky; Plateau AA winners were The Cavemen from Mam- and visit the moth Cave, Kentucky; and the Plateau AAA winners were The Masters of Har- Members Only section mony from Valparaiso, Indiana. In the International Quartet Preliminaries, the gold medal went to Keep ‘Em Guessin’ with a score of 77.3 from Indy/Terre The deadline for the May issue Haute, while second place went to X4, with a score of 74.5 from Louisville; and of The BEAT is third place medalists were Afterthought with a score of 73.5 from Terre Wednesday, April 29. Send articles to: Haute. (Material taken from In-Ky Notes, Vol. 54. No 2, May 2005, Frank Ri- [email protected] doux, Editor). Page 4 THE BEAT April 2015 On the road with Circle City Sound Pittsburgh Preview 4 by Greg Roembke, Chapter President At the recent Cardinal District Convention, we picked up hot dogs to a few more passengers on the road to Pittsburgh. The cheese curds and small but mighty Cardinal District qualified FIVE quartets a smashed meat- to compete in this year’s International with two of them ball sandwich. coming from our own chapter. Instant Classic and Your choice of Late Shift will be competing for the gold, and we’ll be condiments will be there to cheer them on. We will also be rooting for limited to Heinz Without a Doubt! as they pursue collegiate gold. products since they call Pitts- The Consol Energy Center burgh home. Strangely enough, the Consol Center is one of the very few major arenas that does not serve Coke or Pepsi products. Your choices will be Dr. Pepper, RC Cola and Sunkist Orange to name a few. If you are one of those people who must have your Coke or Pepsi, you’d better load up before heading into the arena.