Jan - Feb - Mar, 2002 - Volume 45, Number 1 DISTRICT Dreams Do CHAMPION T he Come True Dixie District Page 5 Quest Guess Who’se Who Will Be Next? Coming! 2002 Page 6 ??? Share the Wealth Page 7 2001, CRESCENDO Scene & Herd! Page 8 The Journey 2000, Overture Page 14 YMIH Page 15 Christmas in Dixie Page 16 PROBE Report 1999, Four Voices Page 19 1998, Riptide 1997, Split Decision DIXIE DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM President VP Chorus Director Jim Sams (Doris) Development Young Men In Harmony 679 W. Warwick Oaks Ln Don Lang Bob Dickson (Andria) Collierville, TN 38017 P. O. Box 923 2805 Coxindale Drive H - (901) 861-0676 Millers Creek, NC 28651 Raleigh, NC 27615-3872 W - (901 226-5750 H - (336) 973-8686 H - (919) 676-8354 Fax - (901) 226-1104 W - (336) 973-8686 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Historian Secretary Bill Lester Noah Funderburg (Mary) VP Events 1045 Seven Springs Circle 1610 Harmony Lane Jack Donaldson (Sharlene) Marietta, GA 30068 Tuscaloosa, AL 35406 7328 Fairview Road H - (770) 565-2854 H - (205) 758-5980 Corryton, TN 37721 [email protected] B - (205) 348-4509 H - (865) 687-1533 Fax - (205) 348-5680 [email protected] [email protected] Society Board Member Wayne Brozovich Immediate Past President 4546 Glenbrook Lane Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Treasurer Thom Hine (Carla) H - (727) 944-5500 Curt Douglass (Celeste) 4212 Bretdale Run Fax - (727) 939-1178 2695 Long Lake Terrace Kennesaw, GA 30152 [email protected] Roswell, GA 30075 H - (770) 419-7405 H - (770) 992-5570 Fax - (770) 419-7405 Fax - (770) 992-7287 [email protected] [email protected] Editor - Rebel Rouser Ron Hesketh (Joyce) 3010 Caldwell Rd. #207 VP Contest & Judging Ashland City, TN 37015 VP Music & Performance Larry E. 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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 Jan., Feb., Mar. - 2002 DIXIE DISTRICT - VISION THE EDITOR’S PAGE To be the best “cotton-pickin’” district within By Ron Hesketh the Society in every conceivable way by promoting excellence in barbershop quartet OK! singing throughout the states within the geographic borders of the Dixie District. Now W hat! DIXIE DISTRICT - MISSION s I head into my second year Speaking of To provide support and assistance to the as editor of the Rebel Rouser, Lorin, I think he members and chapters of the Dixie District in A I look back and realize that I has turned the fully developing and realizing their individual have been very fortunate to have so Harmonizer into chapter missions, to conduct conventions, festivals and other events at which members and many people willing to add their two a premier publication that competes fa- chapters can share and enjoy their common love cents worth to the publication. The Dixie vorably with anything out there in the for barbershop harmony, to conduct schools and District board members have really commercial world. What a job he has other educational events at which members and come forth and provided us all with timely done. I also feel privileged to have others can learn and improve their musical skills, to support a wide range of charitable activities, and relevant information. worked with him on a more personal level and to widely promote barbershop quartet while publishing the daily bulletins at the harmony in communities throughout the OK, how about the rest 2001 international con- District. of you? We, as a district, vention here in Nash- need to know what the Therein lies ville. My learning curve Advertising Rates, B/W ads average Joe barbershop- the most as relates to the publish- Business card (2X3.5) $10 1/8 Page $30 per has to say about detailed ing program I am using 1/4 page $60 what is happening in analysis of for the Rebel Rouser 1/2 Page $80 their world. I know you contest took a sharp upward turn Full Page $120 COLOR ADS have something to say performances during that time and I Inside front or back cover and many of you prob- that I have thank him from the bot- $450, single issue - $400/issue, annual contract ably tell someone at one ever seen! tom of my heart. I still Enclose check payable to: Dixie District, SPEBSQSA, Inc. time or another that you am in contact with him Mail to editor: wish someone would and actively seeking his Ronald Hesketh 3010 Caldwell Rd. have said something about a subject or input to make this a better publication. Unit 207 event. Ashland City, TN 37015 OK, ladies and gentlemen of the Dixie I am attempting to make the “Letters District, NOW WHAT? What will the To The Editor” section an every issue year 2002 bring for our membership and event but I need YOUR input to make this publication arm? What contribution that happen. If you haven’t sent an ar- will YOU make to our success? The Rebel Rouser (USPS 2906) is published quarterly by the Dixie District Association of ticle in for publication, it’s about time you Chapters of the Society for the Preservation and get on the bandwagon. All I ask is that Come on now, don’t sit on your duffs; Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in you include your name and chapter af- get up and get active in all aspects of America, Inc. Subscription rates are $3 per year and included in the annual dues of $13. Standard filiation and “let ‘er rip!” your chapter and the district. Together Class postage paid in Nashville, TN. Office of we can, and will, continue to grow the publication is that of the editor, listed below. I want your opinions, but I also want Dixie District and keep it the “best cot- POSTMASTER, please send address changes to them to be a positive tool for your ideas ton-pickin’ district” in the society. Rebel Rouser and suggestions. Believe me, I have re- (Thanks Jim, for that phrase) Your c/o Ron Hesketh, Editor 3010 Caldwell Rd., ceived a few verbal spankings in the past words are the most important tool in ac- Unit 207 year for blunders I have committed. complishing that goal. Ashland City, TN 37015 They have all been warranted, but they (615) 792-1623 also have helped me refine my skills and Our old baritone’s name is Clare, become more aware of what I am do- his voice is more than just flair. ing. I have a long way to go to reach the Eighty eight is his age, level of a Lorin May, but I am making with the girls he’s a rage, Articles with no byline are every effort to get there. he is most unusual--I swear. contributed by the Editor Stan Myers taken from Probe Presents Limericks Unlimited, 1986 Jan., Feb., Mar. - 2002 REBEL ROUSER PAGE 3 PAGE 4 REBEL ROUSER Jan., Feb., Mar. - 2002 DREAMS DO COME TRUE By Jim Napier ith the tragedy and sorrow of September 11 for the announcement. What a thrill when Don Lang said “ and putting everything in perspective as to im- now your 2001 Dixie District Champions, CRESCENDO”. W portance, the Dixie fall convention was still a very special and meaningful time to CRESCENDO. I must admit that the next few minutes were a blur, as tears and hugs were being shared freely. The Standing O as we went up on the CRESCENDO was formed in January 1999 at the NC Harmony stage will always be remembered. Being introduced as the 2001 Brigade. We gathered in a small room after everything was over on Champs for the rest of the evening at the hospitality suites was a Saturday night and sang brigade songs for a couple of hours. We great feeling. liked how it sounded and decided to get together the next week. Being spread apart (Tom and Mark are in Kernersville/Winston Before the A&R sessions on Sunday morning, we decided to show Salem, Matt is in Greensboro) up at the church service and sing and Jim is in Clayton, we knew a couple of songs for the ser- we must make good use of our vice. Probably should have re- time and set some lofty goals to thought that, singing at 8AM accomplish. after being up half the night, but it was a great experience and The first goal was to always en- we were glad that we did it.