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1991 International Quartet Champion

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JOE LlLES~ Exeeuth"e Directorl\IEL KNIGHT. Director of l\Iusic Educ:ltion & ServicesFRANK SANTA ,{ELLI, Dil\.'(torofFinance& AdminislrJlionnUTH BLAZINA-JOYCE, Museum Curator/ArchivistKEN BUCKNEn, l\lan:lger of Conventions & 1\lcetingsDAN DAIL\', Editor of PublicationsJI1\1 DEBUSl\IAN, l\lusic Speci:llistlQuartel Promotionnuss FOnIS. Learning Tapes/Audio-visual Arl'hi\'esNANCY FOniS. QlIartetl{egistryTOM GENTRY, Music SpecialistlWorld-wide HarmonyRA Y HELLEn, i\fanager of CommunicationsWAnREN LEISE1\tANN, i\lllnllger of Infonnation SystemsBRIAN LYNCH, COlllmunications SpecialistBETTY 1\IADSEN. Sup.:wisor, Mailing & MerchandisingHUTlI1\IAHKS. HamlOny Foundation Progmm CoordinatorEV NAU, i\fusic SpecialistlPerformance GuidelinesBILL nASHLEIGH. i\lusie Sp..'(ialislfYoung r-.lcn in HarmonyGREG RlSMOEN, Computers & NetworksRON ROCKWELL, ~"etllbershipfCOTSi\lanagcrGARY S1'A1\I1\1, Manager of Media and PerfonnanceBUIlT SZABO, ~'lusic Specialistflo.lusic PublishingPATRICK TUCKER·KELLY, l'Ikmh:rshill'C&J CoordinatorDEE VESEVICK, Assistant to the E.~ecuti\'e Director

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In Memory

Young Men in Harmony

Chapters in Action

News about Quartets

Letters to the Editor

The Way I See It .

Men of Note

Swipes n' Swaps-bargains for barbershoppersConventions

INTERNATIONAL1992 New Orleans, La. Junc 28-July 5

1993 Calgary, Alberta June 27-July 4

1994 Pittsburgh, Pa. July 3-10

1995 Miami Beach, Fla. July 2-9

MJDWINTf.'R1992 Long Beach, Calif. January 27-Fcbruary 2

1993 Corpus Christi, Tcxas January 24-31

1994 Sarasota, Fla. January 23-30

On the coverThe 1991 International Quartet Champion, The Ritz, poses with the HughIngraham Memorial Trophy and individual ASCAP awards (I to r): JimShisler, tenor; "Nic" Nichol. lead; Ben Ayling, bass and D. J. Hiner,baritone. A feature story on the foursome will appear in a forthcoming issue.

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lutions to controversial issues. Ican tell youthat the committee's exchange of writtencommunications reveals some truly insight­ful, even inspirational, thinking in QUI' Soci­ety today. David Wright's article in the lastHarmonizer is a good example ["A FewThoughts on Preservation," July/August is­sue].

It occurs to me that nearly everyone ofthese issucs stems from a difference in point­of-view between two classes ofBarbershoppers: those who like to sing inprivate and those who like to sing in public.

Woodshedding four-part harmony to afamiliar song is one of the most pleasurableactivities in barbershopping and lies at theheart of the formation of the Society. But,professional quartets were performing onthc stage long before there was a SPEBSQSA.It was inevitable that some Society quartetswould eventually want to perform in public,OUl' later expansion to include a chorus for­mat came as naturally as breathing, andwould have been just as hard to prevent.

You must remember that 0, C, Cash wasa tax attorney. When he saw that his idea waslikely to become an organization, he wiselyapplied for copyrights and othcr protectionand obtained tax exemption as a "fraternal"organization. Under this exemption, theprimary source of chapter income had to befrom member dues.

Bcfore long, chaptcrs began to put on a"parade of quartets" as a public show andchargcd admission. By 1965, an annualshow usually included a chorus performanceand had become a major sOUl'ce of chapterincome, The IRS stepped in and dcnied QUI'

excmption. \Ve arc now exempt under the"cducational and charitable" provision,which is why we have a music educationprogram, contribute to local charitics andhave a unified servicc project in the Instituteof Logopedics. All of this came about be-

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At any event of the magnitude of one ofour conventions, one is bound to encountera few differences of opinion in one venue oranother, which leads me to thc primary topicof this articlc.

Those ofyou who read thc "As ISee It .. .o'and "Lcttcrs to the editor" columlls in thismagazine know that there is not universalagreement among us Barbershoppers all anUl11bcroftopics that affect our hobby. Whatsome of you may not kllow is that the FutureII Committee is charged with mediating so~

Iwrite this article having just returnedfrom onc of the most enjoyable andsuccessful international conventions

in our history. The Louisville ConvelltionCOlllmittee went abollt hosling the same waythe Thoroughbreds enlcr choruscompetiton-with painstaking preparationand impeccable pcrfonnance. This issue ofl'lJe HamlOllizer is devoted to reporting thehighlights of the convention and I hope youwill enjoy reading about it.

One or tile hits of tile convention was theTuesday night show featuring Mr. JackDaniel's Original Silver Cornel Band. Thisinstrumental prcsentaUoll oflhe kind ofmusicbarbershoppcrs love, evoking un era inAmerica's past so closely clHwincd with ourown roots, garnered several standing ova­tions from the 1,800 or so carll' birds whoattcnded. The evening's entcrtainment wassponsored in entirety by MBNA America,Ollr bank card company, who also under­wrotc the trip or the Quiet Don quartet fromthc Soviet Union last year.

The company has comc up with an excit­ing promotion for next slimmer. MBNA willaward a set of tickets to the New Orleansconvention, along with $1,000 toward ex­penses, to a SPEBSQSA card-holdcr cachmonth between August and May. \Vatch fordetails in upcoming issues of Ti,e HarnlO­nizer.

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by Bob Cearnal (ker-nel)International President

PRogressbegins with PR

Please allow me to lise this article toexpress my appreciation to severalindividuals, quartets, and chapters who

have done a truly outst<lnding job in publicrelations during the last several months.Without their efforts, the Society would havemissed many opportunities for excellent in­ternal and external PRo

The first of these opportunities occUlTedlast June allhe Wolf Trap Performing ArtsCenter in Vienna, Virginia, where a widevariety of American and intcl'Ilational musi~cal performers entertained a sell-ollt crowd.Featured 011 the20th-Allniversary Gala wereDizzy Gillespie, the Canadian Brass, Rose­mary Clooney, the Preservation Hall JazzBand, a group of Japanese drulllmers, ancl­are you ready forthis?-theSccond Editionand Banl< Street quartets and the Alexan­dria Harmonizers choms. Thanks prima­rily 10 Bill Moreland of the Internalional PRCommittee, we will be able to see theseoutstanding barbershop representatives whenthe show is aired over PBS beginning inearly Seplemher.

The second round of applause goes toLarry Knott, general convention chairman,and his tnlented team of workers from theLouisville Thoroughbreds and their ladies'auxiliary. Because of their untiring cfforts,a record-breaking II ,OOO~plus attcndeeswitnessed everything from Mr. Jack Daniel'sOriginal Silver Cornet Band and the ChordBusters quartet's 50th-anniversary celebra­tion to Bill Hanna's honorary mcmbershipinduction and competition betwecn 65 out­standing quartets and 17 fantastic choruses.

The convention committec truly set thestandards by which future conventions willbe Ineasurcd. Personal thanks are extendedto my hosts, Park and Linda Trammell, andmy close associates Jim and Dorothy Gra­ham, for all that they did to accommodate Joand me all week long. Finally, to KenBuckner, convention mnnnger at interna-

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tional headquarters, I owea tremendous debtof gratitude for making "my" convention sosuccessful. I am sure that the Barbershoppersand their fnmilies who allended the interna­tional convention and the readers and view­ers of thc press releases and television cov­erage saw PR at its finest in Louisville,Kenllleky, last July.

While these events are history now, theongoing efforts of John \\lard, Dce Paris,John Krizek, Tom Toftey, Bill Morelandnnd Ray Heller of the International PublicRelations Committee hold a great dcal ofpromise for the near and distant future.Combined with the skills of Greg Elam anclthe rest of the International McmbershipCommittce, the PR Committee will take fulladvantage of the PBS broadcasts.

Also "in the works" by the PR cOlmnitteeis a set of pattern news releases that chaptercommunicators can use to announce guestnights and other events.

Two mcmbers of the committee visitedthe ivlusic Educators National Convcntion(MENC) headquarlers, which has offered apromising recruiting source-their 600 col­legiatechaptcrs and theirTri-M Honor Soci­ety, with an estimated 10,000 members in350 high school chapters. The eommillee isalso investigating potentinl magazine pro­motions, and they have suggested a "KccpAmerica Singing" program for music educa­tion in our schools that holds real promise.

I want to congratulate the Chiefs ofStaff,1988 quartet champion, who have been se­lected to uppear in a movie based on the lifeof Babe Rllth. They will be singing u songwritten and arranged by 0111' own executivedirector, Joe Liles. What I wouldn't give fora modern-day version of 11,e J\rlu!iic Mall!

Much has happened and is about to hap­pcn on the PR scene. 1 really appreciate theencrgy thm so mnny of you are devoting toeliminate the "best kept sccret" syndrome.Keep up the good work. !1l!

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cause the lIl<uority ofom mcmbership w[lIltedto sing in public.

No onc would argile that singing in pub­lic docsn't require preparation. All of ourmusic improvement programs arc in further­nnce ofthnt preparation. The problems arisewhcn chnpler chorus preparation leaves notime for casual singing. Our "dropped mem·ber <Iuestionnaire" review indicates that thevast majority became uncomfortable becausetheir local chnpter could not, or would not,provide programs to fit vnrying degrees ofparticipation. The "Bryn Mawr Experience"proves that this Ileed not happen.

There are a numbcr of issues besidesmember retention and mllsic education thatslem from this same rool. SPEBSQSA is andalways will be a Society for men who lovc tosing barbershop harmony. Some will prefcrto sing in private while others will enjoyperforming before an audience. Our Socictymust accommodate both. It's nOI a matter ofpublic or privatc singing, right or wrong,black or white. Lct me assure you that, if thecurrent dialogue in the Future II Committee isany indication, our mediators are wisc, in­deed, and we call look forward to an interest­ing and exciting future as a Society. e

1995Midwinter

CONVENTION

BIDDERS

Chapters interested in bid­ding for the 1995 midwintercanvenlion must submi t theirbids to the international of­fice by February 1, 1992.

•For information, contact:Ken Buckner, Manager,Conventions & MeetingsSPEBSQSA, Inc.6315 Third AvenueKenosha, WI 53l43-5199

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President Bob Cearnal (left) posed with MBNA America representatives to theconvention (I to r): Terry Flynn, Charles Cawley and Bob Wolf.

Congratulations go in all directions as members of Acoustix hang medals on thenew champs. Jim Shisler ducked behind "Nic" Nichol's upraised thumb whileshaking hands with Ben Ayling. Jeff Oxley (facing camera) gave D. J. Hiner an old­fashioned bear hug.

Ale show features swan songsThe featllrcd entcl1ainlnent Wednesday

night was the 1991 AlC Show ofChampions,which encompassed cleven quartets and twochal1lses in a faur-pat1 celebration of ourSociety's vcry best. Emcees Tim Stivers andFreddie King kept the audience doubled overwith laughter when they wercn't tinglingwith goosebumps.

Several qllartets paid homage to our 1961champions, the Suntoncs, with songs thefoursome made famous. The Suntones them­sclves performed a set that proved to all theadage, "once a champion, always a cham­pion,"

The Louisville Thoroughbreds presenteda splcndid performance demonstrating thenair and excellence which has won for themseven gold medals. The crowd rose to its feetin tribute to the Thoroughbreds, who, as hostsof the convention, chose not to compete thisyear.

That was the first of several ovations thatevening. Taking the stage after intermission,the Rural Route 4 (1986) announced theimpending retiremcnt of tenor DOll Kahl.Eyes shone in the audience as the qUUltet

fonnance of great American Inusic.\Vednesday morning found the registra­

tion booths humming along at full capacity,as the majority of convention goers arrived intown, More and more organized qucutetscould be found roaming the hallways in match­ing clothes, ready to sing their newest num­bers for any who would listen.

For the wives, children and other 11011­

Barbershoppers in atlcnu<ll1ce, there was avariety of activities from which to choose.Bus excursions took tourists to ChurchillDowns and the Kentucky Derby Museum,Mammoth Cave, or Shakertown. TheBarbel1een program featured excursions to abaseball gamc and the Kentucky Kingdomamusemcnt park.

MBNA show II big hitTheentettainmcnt forthe week was kicked

off in grand t~tshion Tuesday nighl by Mr.Jack Daniel's Original Silver Cornet Band,sponsored by MBNA America, issuer of theSociety Mastel{:ard®. The I,SOO-phlS gllestsin attendance thrilled to an exceptional pcr-

Barbershoppers' Emporium rang up morethan $150,000 in merchandise sales for theweek. New items available this year includeddesktop publishing systems and computer­ized music composing equipment. Latcr inthe week, the exhibit space was doubled withthe addition of the vendors' display boothswhich offered unifonlls, electric pianos andstill more barbershop apparel and parapher­nalia. Said one cxhausted shopper, "If theycan put a musical note on it, you can buy ithere,"

by Brian Lynch

1991 international conventionbreaks attendance recordThe Ritz, Vocal Majority win gold

It's hard to believe that there are stillsome Barbcrshoppers who have not yetmade their pi Igrimage to nn international

convention.Competition aside, the international con­

vention is where our hobby shines at its finest.For proof, yOll may ask any of the 11,000Barbershoppers and guests who attended the1991 intcmational convention in Louisville.

The intcmatiollal convention is where, at2 p.l11. or 2 a.m., there's always a sparebaritone available to round olll your pickupquat1eL It's where two Brits, a Yank and aSwede can meet to ring achord. It's where theonly things that hurt are two sore feet, fromstanding all night long in Polecat City.

In shOlto it's why we're all Barbershoppers.This year' 5 record-setting crowd was

treated to a well-planned, smoothly executedweek of song and fun. It was all madepossible by the more than 200 green-shil1edvolunteers who answcred questions, ushered,coordinated tnmspol1ation, setup booths andsmiled the way your SP coach keeps tellingyOll to. That famed SOllthern hospitaiit)'made each attendee feel like a personal guestof the hosts.

The administrative and policy-makingbusincss of the Society was transacted atcommittee meetings and work groups thatconvened eeuly Mondayand stretched throughthe week.

In the Exhibit Hall, the flllly stocked

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President Bob Cearnal (left) was greeted at registration by Convention GeneralChairman Larry Knott. (All convention photos not otherwise credited arc by Jim tvliller Photography)

More tlmn just a contestFriday began at 6:30 a.m, for pm1icipants

in the annual golf tournament John Jackson,Sr., of Niceville, Florida, took the prize forlow gross score, and Frank Chlad of Aurora,Ohio, look the prize for low net score.

Acrowd gathered early and stayed all daylong in the Exhibit Hall for the always-popu­lar "Sing with the Champs" event. For a $25donation to Logopedics, Barbershoppers ofall ages, sizes, and talent levcls had the oppor­tunity to "sub in" for a member of one of theirfavorite qum1ets. Even the most cynicalobserver got a lump in his throat when hewatched the oldest and youngest singers par­ticipate: 84-year-old Hal Purdy, a fifty-yearSociety member, singing with Acoustix, andnine~year-old Shawn Martin, of Carlisle,Peun., singing with the Bluegrass StudeutUnion. All told, the event raised more than$3,100 for the Institute of Logopedics.

The noonday sun pounded down all therivcrfront Belvedere, whcre an estimated4,000 Barbershoppers convened for a massedsing, which could be heard for blocks throughdowntown Louisville. Local television andCNN gave wide exposure to the event, show­ing clips of Mel Knight leading the assemblythrough Barberpole Cat numbers.

Welcome relief from the heat and humid­ity of Louisville in July was to be found in theGrand Ballroom of the Galt House East,where the World Harmony Jamboree washeld Friday afternoon. The best of barber­shop from Great Britain, New Zealand,Canada, Sweden and the U,S. performed to a

In typical fashion, a 65~quartet marathonwas not enough for tme barbershop fans;Thursday night's Chorditorium in the head­qualters hotel played to a full house.

rizes stage presence today. The Rilz scoredthe highest Sound category mark of any qum'­tet when it was awarded a 270 for "Old SongsAre Just Like Old Friends." SNOBS cham­pion 4U received a tremendous, rousing ova­tion when it became the first Swedish qum1etto make the cuI.

Between contest sessions, the crowd de­scended ell mas!J"e upon Ihe Food Fest hall,where lip-smacking pork chop sandwichesand monster ice cream sundacs made for longlines, but happy tummies. San Diego's SunHarbor Chorus took a break from the longqumtet sessions and made its way across theparking lot to thc Kentucky Kingdom amuse­mcnt park, where it performcd in an outdooramphitheater for an enthusiastic audience.

Vocal Majority director Jim Clancy ad­dressed the audience following the cho­rus championship award while DallasMetro Chapter President Jim Martincradled the trophy.

Largest contest eve..Dawn on Thursday found 264 anxious

Barbershoppers leaping fromlheil' beds shout­ing "Today, we make history!" The eventwas, of course, the Socicty's largest-everquarterfinal contest round, From StackedDeck (DlX) to Sonic Boom (EVG), 65 quar­tets came to Freedom Hall ready to sing theirheal1s out. Flip Side (aNT), the 66th qUal1et,had to withdraw-see story on page 29.

Palms sweating, throats knotted with anxi­ety, anti-perspirants pushed past design toler­ances, four men would wait in the wings forthe cmcee to announcc their qum1et, then stcpinto the spotlight where, bathed in the ap­planse and thejoy of harmony, they forgot thecrowd, the judges, the hall, and made theirown special miracles. Four men, a song, anda few brief moments 10 join them-that'swhat our competitions are all about.

Giant video monitors nanked the stage,delivering a lm"ger-than-lifc view of the per­formances to every seat in the house. A state­of~lhe~m1 sound system designed by acousti­cal engineers made Ihe whisper of a ballad asclear as the "screamer" tags, And what ashow to watch! Ballads,marches,lem"-jerkers,gut-busters, medleys, the entire range of bar~

bcrshop was on stage,Perennial crowd-pleascr Chordiac Ar~

rest brought the house down with its "Barber~shop Squat" routine, which hilariously sat i-

performed its last AIC show in the ClllTentconfiguration, then applauded wildly to wel­come lead singerCalvil1 Yoder's son, \Vesley,as the group's new tenor.

Later in the evening, the Interstate Rivals(1987) announced it would be disbanding, asthe members each had new commitments tofulfill. Lead Joe Connelly now sings leadwith the 1991 silver medalist Keepsake; tenorKipp Buckner now sings tenor with GasHouse Gang, which this year placed third. Amoving ballad from the foursome againbrought the crowd to its feet.

Due to geographic relocations of the mem~bers, the Second Edition (1989) will also besplitting tip after fulfilling their ClllTent showobligations. The quartet gave new meaningto the concept of singing from the hem1, andleft not an eye dry in the house with its swansong.

Not to be outdone, the B1negrass StudentUnion (1978) announced that, after seven­teen years, the members were finally stm1ingto like one another, and planned on singingtogether for another seventeen.

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The youthful and enthusiastic singing of the Helsingborg Barberboys drewstanding ovations at every venue where they performed. (Dick Stuart photo)

The Food Fair adjacent to the contest area offered a variety of tempting fare toBarbershoppers throughout Thursday's 55-quartet quarterfinals. Most quartet fansmade a day of it at the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center.

The Main EYentAs one might expect, the quartet finals

were simply splendid. Each medalist qumletsang its top set, and earned its top scores forthe week. As the judges tallied the scores,retiring champion Acoustix thrilled the audi­ence with a lour de force pclformance ofSousa's "Stars and Stripes Forever."

Then came the final announcement: Thel{itz had sung a superb set that eamed thehighest score of the week. This pushed themahead of Keepsake, and won the Ohio four­some the 1991 championship.

The 1991 International Convention willlong be remembered for its efficiency andhigh level of organization, especially impor­tant when dealing with a record-setting 11,000people. And, fond memories of the host cityof Louisville will be treasured by all whoattended.

So... have you ordered your registrationfor New Orleans yet? e

Lifc Member Bill I-lanna, of Hanna-BarberaProductions; and Tom Mascngale and DocEnmeier of the 1941 champion qumlet, TheChord Buslers.

Doc spoke to the audience by way oftelephone hookup, because health problemshad kcpt him from attending the convention.Tom Masengalc's words were deeply mov­ing. Speaking in a hushed, almost reverenttone, he accepted the award all behalf of hisdeceased paltners, whom hc said he couldc1em'ly see standing on stage with him. Mo­ments like that remind us that our Society isabout marc than singing; more than a fewpeople were cl)'ing with affection for a manthey'd never met.

reminiscences of the gang left behind, ofgirlsfair and wild, and, of course, Dixieland,Alabam' and that old mammy of mine. Theshow stopper of the day was the uproariousKeystone Kops set presented by the Jackson­ville, Florida, Big Orange Chorus, whichfeatured pratfalls, geysers of steam and a"Mistakes" parody with a seemingly endlesstriple tag.

When the dust had settled and the Foot­hills, California, ~Iasters of Harmon}' cho­rus had sung away the trophy, the new champswere announced. Old champs, really, for theDallas Metro Vocal iVlajorit)' had regainedthe crown it has worn five times previously.

Saturday night fevel'More than 11,000 people jammed into

Freedom Hall for Salttrday night's quartetfinals. The program for the evening includedall the appropriate ceremony: emcee andjudges in tuxedos, recognition of dignitariesin attendance, and special recognition forscveral great men in our Society: Honorary

The big, big, big showSaturday morning was filled with the bustle

of IranspOlting 17 choruses and their regaliaout to Freedom Hall-no mean logisticalfeat. Promptly at noon, however, Interna­tional President·elect Terry Aramian sprangto the podium and introduced the Pride ofIndy, mike testers for the chol11s contest.

Again, the entire range of barbershop har­mony was employed. Ballads went frombarely-audible whispers pleading for forgive­ness, to earlh-shaking cries of pain over abroken heH1t. The aftell100n was filled with

packed house. Highlights of the show in­cluded a performance by Chicago's VillageVocal Chords, the first chorus to appear asofficial representatives of Harmony, Inc., at aSPEBSQSA convention; the hilarious "Ba­nana Boat Song" by the Helsingbol'gBarberbo)'s (SNOBS), which drew a rau­COliS standing ovation; and a heal1warming,mixed-septet performance of "SentimentalJoumey" by the Avon City FOUl' (NZABS)and three of their wives.

Another packed house at Freedom Hallgreeted Classic Ring (ILL) as they steppedforward to mike test at Friday night's semi­finals, and the race was on again. Twentyqum1ets poured out their hem1s in song, andan appreciative audience sat in rapt attentionthroughout. Between songs, though, thecrowd was compelled to release some of theirenergy and enthusiasm; chanting. clapping,and the "Wave" swept through the audito­rium as favorites were introduced.

Old Kids on the Block, reigning seniorsqualtet champ, entertained the nervous tluongas the scores were tallied. Immediate PastInternational President Charlie McCannmounted the podium and announced the drawfor the finals. Amazingly, although only thesccretat)' of judges knew it, The Ritz andKeepsake were tied going into the final round.

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Members of the 1992 Executive Committee were introduced to the Saturday-nightaudience. Pictured (I to r) are: Jo and Bob Cearnal; Dick Shaw; Bobby Wooldridge;Norma Jean and Ernie Nickoson; Sandy Hanne and Terry Aramian. (Committeemember Joe Liles and his wife, Kay, are out of the picture at photo left.)

International Board meets,1992 officers elected

The International Board of Directors meton Wednesday morning, July 3, 1991, witha full agenda. The Board received a verypositive report from Jay Butler, senior mod­erator of the District Presidents' Confer­ence, which had met on Monday and Tues­day, and reviewed a llumberoftopics result­ing from meetings of the Executive Com­mittee earlier in the week.

Among other actions, the Board reaf­firmed the dedication of the Society to theInstitute of Logopedics, and voted to returnthe mOllO, "We SingThat They Shall Speak,"to Society stationery and other customarylocations.

Executive Director Joe Liles (left) pre­sented a special award to TomMasengale, one of two surviving mem­bers of the 1941 quartet champion, theChord Busters.

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Convention capsules

The 1994 midwinter convention wasawm"ded to Sarasota, Fla., January 23-30,1994.

Oftlcers of the 1992 Executive Committee,to take office in January, 1992, are:

President - Terry Aramian, FWDVice Presidentffreas. -Ernie Nickoson, CARVice president - Bobby Wooldridge, D1XVice president - Dick Shaw, SUNImmediate Past P,esident - Bob Ce'Ullal, ilLExecluive Director - Joe Liles .@

An award was presented tothe Society'sDr. Val Hicks by Dr. Charles Hoffer,(right) representing the Music Educa­tors National Conference (MENC). WilburSparks accepted for Hicks, who couldnot be present.

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Saturday's chorus contest featuredsignificant awards and introductions

While competing choruses were enter~

ing and exiting the stage, presenter TerryAramian conducted a number of award pre­sentations, annoullcements and introductionsof attending dignitaries,

Fifty-year membership pins were pre­sented to Hal Purdy and Harry Fioretti ofMontclair, NJ" and John Sarson ofSt, LouisSuburban. Also recognized but not presentwas Ed Fach of Detroit-Oakland GlennHoward, the only man known to have at­tended el'ery international convention, madeit number 53.

MBNA America, our bank-card com­pany, who sponsored the Mr. Jack Daniel'sOriginal Silver Cornet Band hit show onTuesday evening, was represented by CharlesCawley, Bob Wolf and Terry Flynn, accom~panied by their wives. Also introduced wereBetty Anne Cash, daughter offounder O. c.;Betty Tracy and Sharon GrceH, internationalpresident and executive director of SweetAdelines International; and President PennieBarbour of Harmony, Incorporated.

Dr. Charles Hoffer of the University ofFlorida Department of Music, representingthe Music Educators' National Conference(MENC), made a special presentation to Dr,Val Hicks in recognition of his outstandingservice to music education and lobarbershopping.

International affiliate representatives rec­ognized from the floor included: Don Amos,BABS Life President, and Phil Jones, chair­man of BABS; DABS President Theo VanDijk; Hans Olausson, president of SNOBS;President Graham Nobbs of NZABS; Presi­deut John Little of AAMBS and ChrisMolyneux and Frank Bentley, representingSPATS. Also recognized as conventionguests were reigning quartette championsPanache, Sweet Adelines International;l\'lontage, Ladies Association of BritishBarbershop Singers (LABBS), and FirslClass, Harmony, Incorporated,

Just before Rob Hopkins announced thechorus contest results, the audience wastreated to a performance by the l\Ilasters ofHarmony, our outgoing chorus championfrom the Foothill Cities, Calif., Chapter,under the direction of Dr. Greg Lyne. o@

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Quartet contest addsto Society trivia

Another bit of trivia was added to theSociety records when Mike and Joe Connellybecame the first father and son to medal indifferent qUal1ets in the same year, Mike asbari for The Naturals, Joe as lead in Keep­sake. Perennial finalist 1391h Street Quar­tel brought back its sixth sct of medals. @

World Harmony Council looks toenhanced support of world-widebarbershopping

Chaired by Ed Waesche, the World Har­mony Council met on Wednesday, Juty 3,1991. All Society affiliates were representedas discussion centered on desirable ways tosti mulate world-wide barbershoppi ng througheducational assistance.

Don Amos of BABS and John Buckleyof NZABS testificd to their appreciation ofsuch assistance provided to date by vohm­teering Society members.

The point was made that, contrary to theconcerns of many Society members, theworld-wide harmony program is financiallysupported in entirety through contributionsand the proceeds from the world harmonyshows at our international cOllventiolls.

Tom Gentry, world harmony liaison atthe international office, reiterated the needrorall Society members who plan trips toouraffiliated COUll tries tocoordinate with him inorder to maximize the effectiveness and el1­

joyment of such trips. @

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Future II Committee meetingnotes changing trends innation's music programs

The Future II Committee echoed the In­ternational Board's commitment to contin­ued support of the Institute of Logopedics,while suggesting that chapters also consideradopting local charitable causes to enhancecommunity relatiOllS.

The committee also discussed the factthat public schools are reducing and, in manycases, eliminating vocal music programs. Thesituation docs not bode well for our future, orfor the future of others who recognize theimp0l1ance of music in a person's life.

The Society's recent support of the MusicEducators National Conference (MENC) pe­tition to Congress on the matter is illustrativeof OUl' position. ~

\ ~ t'·., ), " "hiShown at the AIC breakfast meeting are (I to r) Rod Johnson, 1992 president;George Davidson, 1992 administrative vice president; Hank Brandt, lead of the1979 champion, Grandma's Boys, and Bobby Gray, Jr., 1992 board member.(Photos this page courtes}'of AIC's Tile Medallioll)

program with a$2,000 grant toward collegescholarships for participants. and will paythe first year's international dues for partici­pants who apply for Society membership.

AtC also voted to wholeheartedly snp­port the petition to the International Boardby Ihe Association of International SeniorQnartet Champions (A ISQC) to amend theSociety Bylaws to permit the seniors 10 weartheir medallions sllspended from the neck.

The Ale Endowment Fund, initiated lastyear in lieu of the Harmony College Schol­arship program, will provide Illorc flexibil­ity in utilizatiollofthe interest income. Grantsmay be awarded to any deserving applicantfor any purpose that will advance the Soci­ety. The fund's principal is expected toreach substantial size this year. @

Fed up with being looked down upon by too­tall bass Jeff Oxley, members of Acoustixcame up with this standing arrangementwhile petforrning at the AIC breakfast. Pic­tured are (I to r): ToddWilson, Rich Middaugh,Oxley (on knees) and Jason January.

AIC officers elected for 1992At its allllual business meeting during

convention week, the Association of Inter­national Champions (AIC) elected the slateof officers to govern the body beginning inJanuary, 1992. Previously, AIC officer termshad run from July to July, but the associationmade the change to coincide with the termsof the Intcrnational Board to effect bcllercoordination. AIC members laking officenext year will be:Rod Johnson, Pn,sident

Happiness Emporillln 1975&0'1 Hagn, Vice President

Side Sh-ee' Ramblers 1983George Davidson, Adminisuntive Vice PJ",idelll

Classic Collection 1982Paul Gilman, Secretruy

Interstate Rivals 1987Bell Willirull'i, Tn:~asmer

Four Renegades 1%5Ken Hatton, Immediate Past President

muC!.~'3SS Sh,dent Union 1978Drul Jordrul, Borud Member

Director, Ale Endowment FundTI,e New TrmUtion 1985

Bobby Gmy, Jr., Borud MemberChainllan, AlC Summer ShowThe New Tl'l1dition 1985

Jamie Meyer, Boord MemberDil~'Ctor, Qurutet DevelopmentSecond Edition 1989In other action, Ale voted to support the

Far Western District's high-school quartet

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Dick Stuart, left, presented Ray Hellerwith a plaque recognizing Heller's induc­tion into the PROBE Hall of Honor.(Photo by Dick Stuan)

President Cearnal (right) presented fifty­year membership pins to (I to r): JohnSarson, Harry Fioretti and Hal Purdy.

Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson (right)harmonized with Dan Burgess, baritoneof the Bluegrass Student Union, dur­ing the massed sing.

PROBE President Bob Arthur (left) presented Bob McDermott with his trophy aswinner of the International Bulletin Contest. (Photo courtesy or Dick Stuart. JAD Cider Pn-ss)

After receiving his honorary Society membership, Bill Hanna, creator of the Flintstonesand winner of numerous awards in the entertainment industry, declared ''This is thegreatest day of my life." Hanna subsliluted as lead with Rural Route 4 in singing ''TheOld Songs" (I to r): Jim Bagby, Willard Yoder, Hanna and Don Kahl.

Bob McDermottLowell ShankJim StyerRay HellerBob Arthur

President:VP-BE:VP-PR:Seeyrrreas:IPP:

are:

PROBE winners, honorees,new officers announced

The mUllin) meeting of Public RelationsOfficers and Bulletin Editors (PROBE) tookplace on Friday, July 5,1991, at the interna­tional convention. 1991 PROBE PresidentBob Arthur of Monterey, Calif., presided.

\Villl1crs of the International BulletinContest were Bob McDermott and TomUickcr, co-editors of the Gentlemen's Song­Sler, bulletin of the Detroit-Oakland, Mich.,Chapter. Jerry Roland, editor of theLancaster, Pu., Red Rose Rag. was IlIIlIlCr­

up and Harmol/otes, submitted by KansasCity, Mo., editor Wade Dexter, placed third.McDcrmotl is also the editor of 11,e l'rouba 4

dour, the Pioneer District bulletin, whichmeans that, for the second year in a row, theIBC winner for chapter bulletins was also adistrict bulletin editor.

Three men were inducted into the PROBEHall of Honor in recognition oftheir years ofservice 10 the organization and the Society:Wade Dexter; Stanton uStasch" Sperl, famedbarbershop cartoonist, and Ray Heller, nowof the international staff. "Slubby" LahasKiof Salem, Ore., and Sperl, who hails from\Vaukesha, Wis., received 5-Year JudgesCertificates, commemorating their serviceto the mc conies\.

In other busincss, thc numberofbulletinsrequired to be published to qualify for themc contest was reduced from tcn to eightper year. PROBE officers elected for 1992

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First Place MedalistVOCAL MAJORITY

Dallas Metro, Texas (SWD)Jim Clancy, Director

IVho'll Take My Place (IVh"" 1'111 GOlle);Alexander's Ragtime Balld

Second Place MedalistSOUTHERN GATEWAY CHORUSWestern Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio (lAD)

Jim Miller, Director

If 1'011 Had All The IVorld Alld lIs Gold;WlIiting For 1'l1e Robert E. Lee

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Third Place MedalistGREAT NORTHERN UNION

Hilltop, Minn. (LOL)Roger Williams, Director

1'111 Son}' I Made 1'011 Ci}';

Lookillg AI The IVorld 111m Rose ColoredGlasses

Fonrth Place MedalistNEW TRADITION

Northbrook, 111. (ILL)Jim Arns, Director

All Aboard For Dixie Lalld/FloatingDown The Riller;

I IVish I Had My Old Gal Back Agaill

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Fifth Place MedalistSUN HARBOR CHORUSSan Diego, California (FWD)Lloyd Steinkamp, Director

When YOII SOllg Sopmllo (And I SangIJaritonc)/\\'hen YUII \Vere SlI'eet Sixteen/PIIf 011 YOlll' Old Grey BOHnet;

Deal' Old Gil'l

MAINLINERSBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania (MAD)Eric Jackson, Director

Just A Drallll Of YOlf, Deal';Alabama Jubilee/When It's Night Time InDixie Lalld

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HEART OF AMERICAKansas City, Missouri (CSD)Jim Bagby, Director

That Old Qllal'tet 0IMille;Thel'e'll Be SOllie Challges Made

SOUND OF THE ROCKIESDenver Tech, Colorado (RMD)Larry \Vilson, Director

/'m JIIS! All Ordil1my PetiolI FOl/nd MyLittle Miss Right/While Stl'olling ThrollghlI,e Pal'k One Day/I FOlllld A Million Dollal'Baby; Play 1\ Vaudeville SOl/g For Me To­

night

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BIG CHICKEN CHORUSMarietta. Ga. (D1X)Clay Hine. Director

Tilat Old Gallg OJ Mille;DOH'I/ Yonder

BIG ORANGE CHORUSGreater Jacksonville. Fla. (SUN)

Chuck Griffith. Director

The Keystone Kops:Mistakes Parody

HELSINGBORG BARBERBOYSHclsingborg. Sweden (SNOBS)

Jan Olsson, Director

711e Little Boy;1IIe lI'ild lI'ild 1I'0lllell (Are Makillg A

lI'ild Mall OJMe)

NORTHWEST SOUNDBellevue. Washington (EVG)

Bobby Gray. Jr.. Director

There Neller Was A Gallg Like l\1illclTheGallg Tilal Sallg "Heal"/ OJMy Hearl"/

Tile SIOIY OJ l1,e Rose;Old Pill,' ,Ire The Best Pals AJier All

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CAVEMENMammoth Cave, Kentucky (CAR)Ron 'Vagner, Director

111e Sweetheal'l OfSigma Chi;YOII Gal/a Be A Football Hero/MisterTouchdowll, U.S.A.

SOUNDS OF CONCORDConcord, MassachuseliS (NED)David Patterson, Director

Who's Sari)' Now?Come Take YOlir Place In Nt)' Hearl

HARMONY HERITAGE CHORUSMacomb County, Michigan (PIO)Jack Slamka, Director

SI. Pall'ick's Day Parade/AtlacNolllara 'sBalld/lt's A LOllg, LOllg \Vay ToTippermy/lt's 1\ Gre{/( Day For The Irish;Sweet Old Irish Lady

EAST YORK BARBERSHOPPERSEast York, Ontario (aNT)Grant \Vilson, Director

To The Swi11l11lin' Hole Wilh A Fishill'Pole/Barefoot Days;I Miss Mother Most OfAll

FRIENDS OF HARMONYEast Aurora, New York (SLD)ROil Mason, Director

All Dressed Up lVith A Brokell Heart;Original Dixie/and Olle-Step

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SCORING SUMMARY53RO ItlTERUATIOIIAl QUARTET COUTEST

louisville, Kentucky· June 3D· July 7, 1991

Rank Quarlel name DistrIct SIlO" IflT SP ARR Tolal1. . TheRilz......... . JAD 2366 1572.. . 1522.... . 42. . 55022..... . Keepsake SUN 2339 1604 1517._, -18... . 54423 GasHouseGang CSD 2253. . 1568 1540 58........ . 54194 . . The NatUlals . JAO 2241 1586.. . 1508 53 53885 139th Street Quartet .. . FWD 2261 1510 1490 32 52936 Bank Street RMD 2209 1523 1426 41 51997 Special Feature. . FWD 2212.. . 1450 1407 34 51038 Tulsa Tradition.. . SWO. . 2203.. . 1476.. . 1400.. . 10.. . 50899 Bustin· Loose.... . JAD 2129 1464 1376 18 498710 Joker'sWild.. . JAD 2112 1472 1364 29 497711.. . Broadl'lay .. MAO 1411 . 955.... . 890. . 22 @327812 California Gentry FWD 1378 963 922.. . 15 @327813 HarmonyWorks lOl 1381 957. .906..... . 13 325714 Northwest Spirit.... . EVG . 1393............ .. 927.... . 914........ . 21 325515 Chordiac Arrest Ill . 1244 1015 995 ·2. . 325216 .4U.. . SNOBS .. 1339 951 930 0. . 322017 SimplyGrand lOL....... . 1358 899 832 16 315518 Reunion .....•.. . NED 1347 . 903 874. . 24 314819 Crackerjacks . OIX 1298.. . 927. . 879.. . 18 312220 Esprit de Corps .. lOl 1312.. .... 898 894 .. 16 312021 Classic Ring . Ill 693 469 450 ·8 160422 Harmony Spectrum FWD 699 464 431 6 160023 His Master's Voice.. . JAD . 636.. . 476 463.. . 24 159924. .. Power Play......................................................................... .. PIO 663.. . 460.. . 448.. . 7.. . 159825 SRO.. . FWD 6B6 466 .443 2.. . 159726 Basin Street Ouartet.... . SWO .. .. 696 455.. . 437 1 .. 158927 The Untouchables MAD 635 496. .. 452 4 158728 .Main Street Station CSO 705. . 446 420.. .. 12 158329 East Side Kids .. MAD 629..... .476 471 1 157730 \Yestern Union F\VD 687 . 451 433... .. 2 157331 Nightlife .. F\VO 656 456 441 10 156332 Arcade .... MAO 662 475 413...... ....•....... 2 155233 Dueces Wild . SWO 663 453 422. . 7. . 154534 By Oeslgn . . ONT 665 .453 .419 7 @154435.... . fREO. . . OIX . 640........ .451 . . .446 7 @154436. .. Curtain Call ...••.......... . , BABS... . 663. . 461 411.... . 6... . 154137.. .Heyd'y..................................... . EVG 648.. . 426 .447 14 153538 Yesteryear . JAO 672. ..446 415... . 0 @153339 Swinglime.. . FWD 651 438 424 20 @153340 EasySlreet.. .. EVG 636 425 452 8.. . 152141 Maln Event SWO 654.. . 446.. . 413 4 151742 SoundSlandard DIX 626 435.. . 446.. . 9.. . 151643 Missouri Valley MusIc Company CSD 648.. . 434... . 421 10 @151344 Harmonic Motion .. . . JAO 639. . 444.. . 426 4 . .@151345 Front Row Center . SlO 648 440 413. . 8.. . 150946... .Dallas Sound . SWD 647 452..... . 407 .. ..·2... .. 150447 Trademark . SlD 648. .. 427 418 9...... . 150248 People's Choice .. lOl..... . 624................ ... 442... .. 425 9...... . 150049 Route66 .. RMO 623 428..... .. 429. .. 12......... . 149250 Doubletake.......... . MAD........... . 641........ .. .. 447...... .. 403 0.... . 149151 Sonic Boom . EVG .618 424 425 17 @148452 Cavaliers . SUN .. 617 464 410 ·7 @148453 .. WesIWinds....... . SWO 615 429 414 18 147654 StackedOeck OIX .. , 629 430 404.. . 7.. . 147055 Escapades.. . PIO 657 425 386.. . 1 146956 Risky Business .. .. MAO 594. .. 427.. . 416 6 144357 loneStarSound.. .. 5\'10 605 428 405 2 144058 SpeciaITouch.. . CSD 605 412 401 8.. . 142659 Something Old. Something New NED 561 413 421 .. . 9 140460. .. Saint Cily Singers . CSD.. ...578.. . 420.. . 388 . . -3.. . 138361 TheBarons.. . CAA 567 410 396 7 138062 BaysideBoys................... . SLD 603.. . 404. . 368 -1 137463 Yesterday Today OIX 560 416 388 9.. . 137364 Avon City Four . NZABS 546 395. . 384 7 133265.. . Sound Decision .CAR . 557 414... . 364 ·5 1330

53rd ItlTERtlATIOtlAl CHORUS COUTESTlouisville, Kentucky· June 30 • July 7,1991

Rank Chorus and Chapter SlID' HIT SP ARR Tolal Men1 Vocal MaJority. Dallas Metro, Texas (SWD) 831 557 531 8.. . 1927.. . 1342 Southern Gateway Chorus. Western Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio (JAD) 788. . 561.. . 522. . 16.. . 1887 1433 Great tlolthern Union, Hilltop. Minn. (lOL) .. . 765 521 506 12 .. .. 1804 . .. 754 .. flew Tradition. Northbrook. 111. (ILL) .. 776 528 485 5 1794 865 Sun Ilatbor Chorus, San Diego. Calif. (FWD) .. . 744 507 508 20.. .. 1779 1196 ",ainllners, Bryn Mawr. Pa. (MAD).. .. 692 521 488 10 1711 1107 Heart 01 America, Kansas City, Mo. (CSO) . .. 728 499 478 4 .. . 1709.. . 908 Sound olthe Rockies. Denver Tech. Colo. (RMD). . 720. .. 495 481 . . 12.. . 1708.. . 859 Big Chicken Chorus. Marietta, Ga. (DIX) . 723 . . 506 469 8 .1706 10110 Big Orange Chorus. Jacksonville. Fla. (SUN) . 615 ..519 528 14 1676.. .. 8711 Helsingborg 8arberboys, Helsingborg, Sweden (SNOBS) 687 . . 479 465 4 1635 4512 tlorthwest Sound. Bellevue. Wash. (EVG).. .. 689.. . 459.. . 454 8.. .... 1610.......... .. 5213 Cavemen. Mammoth Cave. Ky. (CAR) . 672 ..444... .. 467 4 1587 . 6814 Sounds 01 Concord. Concord. Mass. (NED) 684 458.. .420 .. 12 •... . 1574 . 6815 Harmony Herllage Chorus. Macomb County, Mich. (Pia) ..656........ .. 446.. . 451 . . 3 1556. . 7116 Easl York Barbershoppers, East York, Ontario (ONT).. . 623 .. . 454. . 456 . 13 1546 6617 Friends 01 Harmony. East Aurora, N.Y. (SlO).. . 621 447 418 9 1495 80

'Sound score totals Include sound judges scores muHiplied by 1.5@Ranklng tie broken by scores In Sound· Article 27 of OIliclal Contest Rules

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1991 Quartet Medalists

THE lUTZ - First Place Gold MedalistDefiance and Maumee Valley, Ohio (JAD)(I to r) Jim Shisler, tenor; Doug "Nic" Nichol, lead; Ben Ayling, bass; D. J. Hiner, bari (seatcd). Contact: Ben Ayling,3154 Sherbrooke, Toledo, OH 43606, (419) 473-2490. IVhell The Red, Red Robill COllies Bob, Bob, Bobbill' Alollg; OldSOllgsAreJllsl Like Old Friellds; Tool, TOOl, Toolsie; 1'11I All ThaI 's Lefl OfT/wI Old Qllarlel; She Didll 'I Say No; I'oll'reThe Flower OfMy Heart, Sweet Adeline

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-KEEPSAKE - Second Place Silver MedalistWinter Park, Orlando and Polk County, Florida (SUN)(I to r) Roger Ross, tenor; Joe COllnelly, lead; DOll Barnick, bass;Tony De Rosa, bari. Contact: Joe Connelly, 411 Lanier Lane SE,Winter Haven, FL 33884, (813) 324-1623. Raill (Whell Yo GOIIIWRaill Agaill)/Raill (LeI Us Cllddle); Roses Of Picard\,; Is 11/is JllsfAllotherSollg Abolt1 Love?; Hull' COl/ld YOIl Believe J\1e When! SaidI Love YOII When YOli Knoll' I've Been A Liar AII1Hv Lire/It ','I A SillTo Tell II Lie; Last Night all The Back Porch; Oll<:e UpOIl A Tillie

GAS HOUSE GANG- Third Place Bronze MedalistSI. Charles, Missouri (CSD)(I to r) Rob Henry, bari; Jim Henry, bass; Rich Knight, lead; KipI'Buckner, tenor. Contact: Rich Knight, #5 San Camille, St. Charles,MO 63303, (314) 925-1925. Goodbye Broadway, Hello Frallce!Pack Up 1'0111' Tl'OlIbles III 1'0111' Old Kit Bag/We're All GoillgCalling all The Kaiser/We're COlina Hang Out The Washing 01111,e Siegfried Lille; KP; Bower)' Boys Medley; So LOllg, Mother;Derby Cily, USA; The Ride OfMy Life

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THE NATUHALS- Fourth Place Bronze MedalistWestern Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio (lAD)(I to r) Mike Connelly, bari; Randy Chisholm, lead; Jim Gentil, bass;Bob Moorehead, tenor. Contact: Bob Moorehead, 2855 Weslnunsler,Springboro, OH 45066, (513) 748-2814. By The Beaut!ful SeallllThe Good Old SII11I1IIer Time; If YOIf Were The OIl{Y Girl; LoadingUp The Malldy Lee; My Gal Sal; AlabmllY BOlllldlAlaball/a Jubilee;Oh' What A Pal Was Mm)'

139TH STHEET QUAHTET - Fifth Place Bronze MedalistWhittier, South Bay and Indian Wells Valley, California (FWD)(1 to r) John Sherburn, lead; Doug Anderson, tenor; Jim Kline, bass;Pete Neushul, bari. Contact: Pete Ncushul, 3114 Martingale,Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274, (213) 54 I -7452. Crazy lI'ords­Crazl' Tillie .. Swallee; Dodd)', You've Been A JUother To JYle; Llllu'sBack 111 1'011111; DowII By l'l;e Old l\1ill Stream; Seashore Medley

1991 Quartet Finalists

BANK STREETAlbuquerque, New Mexico (RMD)(Ito r) Tony Sparks, tenor; Dick Giese, lead; Toby Balsley, bari;Farris Collins, bass. Contact: Dick Giese, 12334 Haines NE,Albuquerque, NM 87112, (505) 294-4697. Dust 0fl That OldPia/ilia; IAliss NlotherAlosl OfAll; 1'111 Lonesome For You DearOldPal; How'.l Every Little Thing In Dixie; The One Rose; There's ARose On Your Cheek

SPECIAL FEATUREReno, Nevada and San Diego, California (FWD)(I to r) Raymond Davis, tenor; Jamie Arrington, lead; William Hill,bass; Paul Olguin, bari. Contact: William Hill,4460 Mira Loma Dr.,Reno, NV 89502, (702) 826-4132. \\Ihen The Midnight Choo-ChooLeaves For Alabam '; Among IvI)' Souvenirs; IDOH 'I Remember HerName; I jl/sf WWII/{/ Call You A1ille; jusl A Babv's Praver At1\I'i1ight; IW{IS BOnl Seventy Years Too Late . .

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TULSA TRADITIONTulsa, Oklahoma (SWD)(1 to r) Tim Ambrose, tenor; Curt Angel, lead; Doug Crowl, bass;Don Conner, bad. Contact: Tim Ambrose, 4554 S Louisville, Tulsa,OK 74135, (918) 747-4828. Hello! My Baby; Chase The RaillAwol'" Dark/ow1I Strutters' Ba/l- Fro1l111w First Hello To 11le LastGool/bye; The Rose Of No M;lII's Land; When YOllr Hair HasTumed To Silver

BUSTIN' LOOSEDayton Metro and Western Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio (lAD)(1 to r) Tom Rouse, bari; Paul Ellingson, bass; Marco Crager, lead;Dale Fetick, tenor. Contact: Tom Rouse, 7013 SUlllmit Ave.,Madeira, OH 45243, (513) 984-4089. Gil'e My Regards TaBro{/{/way; The End Of The Rond; Song For IHm)'; So Long,!vIa/her; /\1({l1Il11y 0' A1ine; LlIst Night \Vas The Elld G/The World

JOlmR'S,VILDShenango Valley and Buckcye-Columbus, Ohio (JAD)(l to r) Steve Legters, bari; Dave Kindingcr, bass; Mark Green, lead;Steve Iannacchione, tenor. Contact: Mark Green, 4813 PowderhornLane, Westerville, OH 43081, (614) 890-4909. IfYoli Had III/ TheWorld And lIs Gold; Sweet Georgia Browl/; l\ify Buddy; Sillg MeThaI SOllg Again; IfYoil Call 'I Get A Gil'lln The SU1111/1ertime; StarsFell all Alabama

POST-MIDWINTER CONVENTION BARBERSHOP CRUISE

What a great way to top off our Long Beach convention-a four-day barbershop cruise aboard theNorwegian Cruise Line's five-star cruise ship, the SOllthward.. Sit back, relax and leave your worriesbehind! Let them spoil you with gourmet food, superb entertainment, a lavish casino, a '50s-'60s eveningand three superb ports of call, including Ihe laid-back Mexican port of Ensenada. There'll be plenty to see,plenty to do and plenly of singing. Special group discoullts. Four-day cruise from $439.00 per person.Cruisers will be picked up at our hotel on Monday, February 3, 1992 and transferred to the Port of LosAngeles. The cruise ends on Friday, February 7 at 8 a.m. Cruise sponsored by Harmony ServicesCorporation. For complete details contact Windsor Travel, (800) 648-7456 or (312) 581-4404.

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BROADWAYManhattan, New York; Salisbury, Maryland (MAD)(I to r) Jay Nickcl, tenor; Rick King, lead; Tom Sterling, bass, CalSexton, bari. Contact: Jay Nickel, 25 Heathcliff Rd., Rumson, NJ07760, (201) 747-7165. Togelher; Carolhle, /'1// COl//illg Back ToYOII; II's II Sill To Tell A Lie; lvIistokes

HARMONYWOlU<SHilltop, Minnesota (LOL)(Ito r) Bill Wigg, tenor; Dean Haagenson, lead; Mel Eliason, bass;Dave Nyberg, bari. Contact: Dave Nybcrg, 3381 Sumter Ave. S, SI.Louis Park, MN 55426, (612) 936-9656. /'1// Lookillg Ol'erA FOllrLeaf Clove,.; El'ery Tear Is A Smile /11 All lris/ulla"'s Hearl; TheLittle Boy; YOH 1'vIlISI Have Been A Beautiful Baby

CALIFORNIA GENTRYVentura, Iudian Wells Valley and South Bay, Califomia (FWD)(Ito r) Russ Walker, tenor; L'my W.ight, lead; Max DeZemplen, bass;Nick Pall<1george, bali. Contac!: Max DcZemplen, 3548 Faust, LongBeach, CA 90808, (213) 421-5675. bdalld lvIlISI Be Heal'ell For MyMotller Came From There; When I See All 17,e Lolling They Waste 011Babies; Leaning 011 A Lamp Post; 17ml Old Irish Mother OfMille

NORTHWEST SPIRITBellevue and Sea-Tac, Washington (EVG)(I to r) Dan Tangarone, tenor; Wes Sorstokke, lead; Tom Wilkie,bass; Chuck Landback, bari. Contac!: Chuck Landback, 20809 SE123rd, Issaquah, WA 98027, (206) 226-4663. Swallee; B&O Lille!Nly ClIte)' 's DueAt 1'wo-To-Two Today; GOI 1\1)' rhltmb GUI(Hitcllill'A Ride); Lost 111 The Heart OJ lH)' 011'11 Home Towll

CHORDIAC ARRESTNorthbrook and Chicago #1, Illinois (ILL)(Ito r) Gregg Peters, tenor; Dick Johnson, lead; George Peters, bass;Lynn Hauldren, bari. Contact: George Peters, 1970 BriarcliffBlvd.,Wheaton, IL 60187, (708) 653-2200. Togelher Parody; TheBarbershop Squat; We Losl ThaI, Too; After He's GOllerrhere AreSmiles/Aill'/ He Neal

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4UHelsingborg, Sweden (SNOBS)(I to r) Slaffan Paulson, tenor; JellS Friis-Hansen, lead; PedeI'Tel1l1ck, bass; Niclus Kase. bari. Contact: PederTcnnek, Box 4047,25004, Helsingborg, Sweden. The Chllrch Bells Are Rillgillg ForMOlY; I'll Hop, Skip Alld Jlllllp 11110 My MalllIllY's Arllls; Sillg AGood Old Barbershop Sallg; (1/ IlVere YOII) I'd Fall 111 LOl'e lVilhJHe

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REUNIONLitchfield County, Manchester and Meriden, Connecticut (NED)(I to r) Roger Brown, lead; OltO Sabatelli, bass (seated); BrianHarvey, tenor; Ted Brown, bari. Contact: Brian Harvey, 1333Arbutus, Durham, CT 06422, (203) 349-0137. GOl/a Be Oil MyWay; The End O/The Road; 1'l,e Showboat Came To TaWil; Let IHeCall YOH Sweetheart

SIMPLY GRANDLaCrosse, Wisconsin (LOL)(l to r) Jim Larson, bari; Steve Mendell, bass; Ken Kiehne, lead;Brian Kowalke, tcnor. Contact Sieve Mendell, 3411 Kenton St,LaCrosse, WI 5460 I, (608) 878-5594. Hello! My Baby; I MissMOlherMosl O/AII; Salll, The OldAccordioll Mall; DOli 'I Leal'e Me,IHaIJIIJI)'

CRACKERJACKSResearch Triangle Park, North Carolina and Frank Thorne (DIX)(I to r) Steve Tremper, tenor; Larry Reinhart, lead; Greg Zinke, bass;Chris Slaeke, bari. Contnet: Chris Slacke, 522 Mineral Springs RoadN, Durham, NC 27703, (919) 596-6288. 111<11 Railroad Ilag/!'I'eBeel! Workin' On The Rai/road; Alabamy Bound; All Dressed UpWith A Broken Heart; Who's Son)' Now?

ESPRIT DE CORPSBloomington, Minnesota (LOL)(Ito r) Greg Yolk, tenor; Greg Dolphin, lead; Mike Faris, bass;Nathan Rickertsen, bari. Contact: Nathan Rickertsen, 4200 24thAvenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (612) 724-2411. IVhell MySugar Walks DOU'1l The Street/Ai" " She Sweet/Yes Sir, That's /HyBaby; SOIlIlY Boy; YOII 're SOllie Prelly Doll/Oh! YOII Beallliflli Doll;1/I Had The Lasl Drealll Left III The 1V0rid

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CLASSIC RINGLombard, Chicago No.1 and ChampaignlUrbana, Illinois (ILL)(I to r); Kirk Wood, bari; Scott Kitzmiller, bass;Paul Fernando, lead;Rick Anthoney, tenor. Contact: Kirk Wood, 1866 N Brookfield,South Bend, IN 46628, (219) 289-1405. My Halley's LOl'ill' Arms;Do YOll Really, Really LOl'e J\1e?

HARMONY SPECTRUMBay Area Metro, Merced and Fresno, California (FWD)(l to r) Brad Wilcox, tenor; Richard Nielsen, lead; Jim Turnmire,bass; Pat Henley, bari. Contact: Jim Turnmire, 732 ERamona Ave.,Fresno, CA 93704, (209) 221-8778. 111st A COllage Small (By AHlMeljoll); Good Nigllt, Lillie Boy OfMille

HIS MASTER'S VOICEWestern Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio (JAD)(I to r) Don Gray, tenor; Mark Bowman, lead; Gil Storms, bass; DonJennings. bari. Contact: DOll Gray, 9 Filson Place, Cincinnati, OH45202, (513) 421-2413. Allm Lee/Lol'e Me Tellder; Let's Gatller'Round The Player PiaI/o

SROPhoenix, Arizona and Foothill Cities, California (F\VD)(I to r) Russ Young, bad; Joe D'Amore, bass; Fraser Brown, lead;Gary Steinkamp, tenor. Contact: Gary Steinkamp, 2321 \V Acoma,Phoenix, AZ 85023, (602) 863-9313. Wllell My Baby Smiles At Me;From nte First Hello To Tile Last Goodbye

POWER PLAYMacomb County, Michigan (PIa)(Ito r) Jason Oyler, tenor; l'vlike Slamka, lead; Jack Slamka, bass;Mark Slamka, bari. Contact: Mike Slall1ka, 23103 Socia, SI. ClairShores, Ml 48082, (313) 293-9169. The Besl Times / Ever Had (/Oll'e 'Em To My Gootl Old Dad); / Miss Motller Most OJAll

BASIN STREET QUARTETGreater New Orleans, Louisiana (SWD)(l tor) Hank Bryson, tenor; Art Swanson, lead; Paul Melancon, bass;Joel Bourgeois, bad. Contact: Art Swanson, 9709 Robin Ln., RiverRidge, LA 70123, (504) 737-1879. I'II/Sillgillg l'ollrLove SOllgs ToSomebody Else; Rillg Ollt 71,e Bell.' /11 Dixie/alld

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THE UNTOUCHABLESPatapsco Valley and Dundalk, Maryland (MAD)(Ito r) John Brohawn, tenor; Kevin King, lead; Brell Pryor, bass;Fred King, buri. Contact: Kevin King, 25 Village Rd., Baltimore,MD 21208, (30 I) 653-3805. Wilen Your Hair Has TumedTo SiI"er;I'm Comin' A-Cour/ill' Corabelle

EAST SIDE KIDSManhattan, New York; Bucks County and Bangor-Pen Argyl,Pennsylvania (MAD)(I to r) Terry Reagan, bari; Jack Fair,lead; Joe Fair, bass; Jack Pinto,tenor. Contact: Joe Fair, 3 Ranger Trail, Sparta, NJ 07871, (201)729-4502. How Sweet/t/s; That's Wilat/ Call A Pal

NIGHTLII'EFoothill Cities, California (FWD)(I to r)Jcff Baker, bari; Brett Littlel!eld, bass; John Sasine, lead; RobMenaker, tenor. Contact: Rob Menaker, 2802 W 145th, Gardena,CA 90249, (213) 327-3788. Hello Broadway; Tilere's SOllletMug /Like Aboul Broadway

MAIN STREET STATIONNewton, Kansas (CSD)(I to r) Steve Hoskins, tenor; David Hill, bass; Wayne Lankcnau,lead; Brent Lembke, bad. Contact: \Vayne Lankenau, 2432 SGlendale, Wichita, KS 67152, (316) 682-8461. / Miss MotilerMoslOfAll; Dust Off11/(/1 Old Pianna

WESTERN UNIONRancho Bernardo and San Diego, California (FWD)(I to r) David Garstang, tenor; Mike Spencer, lead; Mike Lawton,bari; Terry Monks, bass. Contact: Mike Lawton, 14353 SandhillDr., Poway, CA 92064, (619) 679-7032. /f He Figilts For HisConntl)' Like He Fongilt AI HOllie; Tile Captain OfTile Toy Brigade

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BY DESIGNKitchener-Waterloo and Scarborough, Ontario; Frank Thorne (ONT)(Ito r) Jim McKnight, tenor; Scott McCarthy, lead; AI Baker, bass;Barry Towner, bari. Contact: AI Baker, t2 Swayze Courl, Thorold,ON L2V 4Y9, (416) 227-5031. I Will LOl'e 1'011 'Til The El/(I OfTime; When JohnflY Comes A1archill , /fome Tonight

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:1 IFREDMarietta, Georgia (D1X)(Ito r) Fred Hine, bari; Fred Clay, bass; Fred LaRosa, lead; FredCarlson, tenor. Contact: Rick LaRosa, 1415 Barrier, Marietta. GA30066, (404) 928-4284. Ballill' The Jack; Keep I'ollr Eye 011 TheGirlie 1'011 LOI'e/Solllebody Stole My Gill

CURTAIN CALLWest Midlands, England (BABS)(Ito r) Rod Butcher, tenor; Bernie Cureton, lead; John Riseborough,bHSS; Dale KynaslOl1, bad. Contact: Bernie Cureton, HornbyHomes, 4 Smithdown Place, Liverpool L15 9EH U.K., 051-733­8421. 1'111 LOllesollle For 1'011 Dear Old Pal; Hello' My Baby

HEYDAYWest Portland, Oregon and Frank Thorne (EVG)(I to r) Paul Krell7., tenor; Bob Swanson, lead; Clay Campbell, bass;Matt Campbell, bari. Contact: Bob Swanson, 212 NE 87th,Portland, OR 97220, (503) 253-1143. Raill (Whell I'a Gall/Ill RaillAgaill)/Raill (LeI Us Cllddle); Let It Raill, LeI II POllr

YESTERYEARElyria and Maumee Valley, Ohio (lAD)(I to r) Steve Miller, bari; Rodney C. Nixon, lead;Randy Baughman,bass; Daniel Trakas, tenor. Contact: Rodney C. Nixon, 6020Oberlin Road, Amherst, OH 44001, (216) 233-5036. 11Iat's WhatI Call A Pal; I Had Yo/I, , Lost YOII, I Foul/d YOIl

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MAIN EVENTHouston, Texas (SWD)(I to r) Bruce Kenyon, tenor; John Devine, lead; Tommy Gartman,bass; Bob Natoli, bari. Contact: Bob Natoli, 15114 Runbell Place,Houston, TX 77095, (713) 859-9160. How ra GOlflfa Keep 'EIIIDown 0/1 The Farm? My Honey's Lovi1l' Arms

MISSOURI VALLEY MUSIC COMPANY\Vatcrloo and Des Moines, Towa; Fremont and Omaha, Nebraska(CSD)(l to r) John Vaughan, tenor; Jon Ellis, lead; Dave Pinkall, bass;Randy \Veir, bari. Contact: Jon Ellis, 16612AlamoanaCir., Omaha,NE, 68128, (402) 339-5419. Looking At 1IIe World Thru RoseColored Glasses; The Olle Nose

EASY STREETTacoma and Bellevue, Washington (EVG)(I to 1') Bob Hodge, tenor; Neal Booth, lead; Forrest LaMotte, bass;Steve Barclay, bari. Contact: Forrest LaMotte, P.O. Box 4081,Federal Way, WA 98063, (206) 767-7215. I Wonder Who's MilkingHer Cow; Pearl, My Rlfral Pillral Girl

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HARMONIC MOTIONrV1cKeesport, Shcnango Valley and Pittsburgh South Hills, Pennsyl­vania (JAD)(I to r) Dave rvlcKinllon, tenor; Dave Bash, lead; Jim rvlazza, bass;George Lepsch, bad. Contact: Dave McKinnon, 10177 LavonneDrive, North Hunlingdon, PA 15642, (412) 864-6734. Ifroll WereThe O//ly Girl; Dal'kfowlI Stl'lltters' Ball

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FRONT ROW CENTEREast Aurora and Watertown, New York (SLD)(1 to r) Dave Mason, tenor; Tracy Robertson, lead; Jack Trenchard,bass (seated); Ron Mason, bari. Contact: Jack Trenchard, 3882Lynn Dr., Orchard Park, NY 14127, (716) 649-8299. The GallgThaI Sallg "Hearl OJ My Hearl"; Nobody's Sillgillg AI Tile OldBarbershop

TRADEMARKBinghamton, New York (SLD)(Ito r) Mike Esposito, bass; Dave Scott, bari (front); Ken Thomas,tenor (back); Tom Glosick, lead. Contact: Tom Glosick, BeachRoad, Apalachin, NY 13732, (607) 729-3246. Dark/oll'lI Slmllers'Ball; Mistakes

DALLAS SOUNDGt"ater E.1St Texas ,md Town N011h Dalla" Texas (SWD)(I to r) Keith HOlltS, tenor; Anthony Pennington, lead; Earl Hagn,bass; Dennis Devenport, bari. Contact: Earl Hagn, 1217 Stratford,Richardson, TX 75080, (214) 235-4374. My Daddy Is Ollly APicture; I Didll 'I Beliel'e

PEOPLE'S CHOICEFargo-Moorhead, North Dakota and Park Rapids, Minnesota (LOL)(I to r) Mark McLaurin, bari; Gary Jacobson, lead; Dave Anderson,bass; Brent Gerber, tenor. Contact: Gary Jacobson, 1417 S 21st St.,Fargo, ND 58103, (701) 280-2597. I May Be GOlle For A LOllg,Long Time; Toot, Toot, Too/sie

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DOUBLETAKEMontclair, Rahway Valley and Sussex County, New Jersey (MAD)(I to r) Bob Rund, bari; Touy Carlini, bass; Bill Stauffer, lead; JamieCarbone, tenor. Contact: Bill Stauffer, 7519 Tamarron Drive,Plainsboro, NJ 08536, (609) 936-9684. Iv/w)', rOIl're A Lillie BitOld Fasllioned; Susie's Fe/ler

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SONIC BOOMVancouver and New Westminster, British Columbia (EVG)(I to r) David Cotton, tenor; Tom Metzger. bass; Dave Vincent,lead;Mark Metzger, bad. Contacl: Dave Vincenl, 2301-1150 Jervis,Vanconver, BC V6E 2C8, (604) 685-8925. Margie/No, No, Nom/lHy Blushi,, ' Rosie; }'ou're Breaking III A New Heart (While YOll'reBreakillg Mille)

CAVALIERSTampa, Jacksonville and Orlando, Florida (SUN)(I tor) Wayne Helbig, tenor; JeffLnthom, lead; Tim Brozovich, bass;Sean iVlilligan, bari. Contact: Tim Brozovich, 2299 Lagoon Drive,Dunedin, FL 34698, (813) 734-7643. No aile LOl'e.' }'Oll AllY BetterThall YOllr Nf-A-Dollble lv/-}'; lHlll11a-A War Ballad

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STACKED DECKTuscaloosa, Alabama (DIX)(I to r) Freddie Braswell, tcnor; Ron Jv!ontgolllcl'y, lead; Tom Cain,bass; Jim Cain, bari. Contact: Tom Cain, 3807 2nd A"e., Tus­caloosa, AL 35405, (205) 752-1456. My Ideal; 1'1/1 Going SOlllh

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ESCAPADESFlint and Grand Rapids, Michigan (1'10)(I to r) Andrew Clements, tenor; Mark Garlock, lead; LynnSommerfeld, bass; Gaylord Miller, bari. Contact: Lynn Sommerfeld,1890 Camrose COLIn SW, Wyoming, Ml 49509, (616) 538-6753.Jllst A COl/age SlIIall (By II WaleJjitlf); 50111, The Old Accordioll Mall

RISKY BUSINESSDundalk and Patapsco Valley, Maryland (MAD)(I to r) Rob Seal', tenor; Michael Price, Icad; Mike Kelly, bass; JimKraus, bad. Contact: Michael Price, 34 Stone Park Place, Balti­more, MD 21236, (30 I) 529-3240. Kiss Me aile Mare Tillie; 11IeKey To SI/cce.<;s \Vith The /Jell/aUld Girls

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LONE STAR SOUNDSan Antonio, Texas (SWD)(I to r) Pete Cogswell, tenor; Rich Evans, lead; Mo Rector, bass;Darrell Kirby, bari. Contact: Rich Evans, 4410 Black HickoryWoods, San Antonio, TX 78249, (512) 492-6775. I LOl'e A Piallo;Sweet Georgia 111'011111

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEWPlattsburgh, New York and Pierrefonds, Quebec (NED)(Ito r) Dick Sears, tenor; Mark Lewis, lead; Ed Jobson, bass; KenAbbott, bari. Contact: Ed Jobson, 187 Beacon Hill, Beaconsfield,PQ H9W ITS, (514) 697-3192. Let A Smile Be YOllr Umbrel/a;DOli '1 Tell 1\1e The Same Things Over Again

THE BARONSLexington, Kentllcky and Evansville. Indiana (CAR)(Ito r) Bud Haggard, tenor; Ed Gorman, lead; Bill Woodward, bass;John Heaton, bari. Contact: Bill Woodward, 737 GJendover Road,Lexington, KY 40502, (606) 269-2098. I'm Alolle Becallse I LOl'eYOIl; Brillg /Jack Tlw.<;e Vaudeville Days

SPECIAL TOUCHTopeka, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri (CSD)(Ito r) Rick Kready, tenor; David Krause, lead; Matt Moore, bari;Keith Schweer, bass. Contact: David Krause, 7319 NW Eastside,KansasCity, M064152, (816) 587-1315. Black EyedSlIsall Broll'lI;Wllell My Sligar Walks DOII'II Tile Street

SAINT CITY SINGERSSt. Joseph, Missouri (CSD)(I to r) Ken Gabler, tcnor; Byron Myers. Jr., lead; Stan Grossman,bass; Byron Myers, Sr., bari. Contact: Byron Myers, Jr., 5119Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO 64506, (816) 279-5484. Brillg BackTllose Good Old Days; I WOllder 11'11", 's Become OJSally

BAYSIDE BOYSErie, Pennsylvania (SLD)(I to r) Aaron Praetzel, bnri; Brian Praclzel, bass; Jon Zimmerman,lead; Daron Prac(zel. tenor. Contact: Daron Praetze), 5717 WattsburgRoad, Erie, PA 16509, (814) 825-3114. Wllell/ Leal'e Tile WorldBellilld; I Miss Motll.,. Mas' OJAI/

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YESTEIWAY TODA YNashville, Tennessee (DIX)(I to r) Frank Cristina, bari; George Luken, Jr., bass (at rear); LarryDeters, lead; Clyde Perkins, tenor. Contact: Frank Cristina, 9565Inavale Drive, Brentwood, TN 37027, (615) 781-2814. The GallgThaI Sallg "Hearl OJM.\' Hear'''; Allra LeelLOl'e Me Tellder

SOUND DECISIONTerre Haute, Indiana (CAR)(Ito 1') Bob Montgomery, tenor; John Rector, lead; Terry Wence,bass; Dave Keith, bari. Contact: Terry Wcnce, 1026 S 11th St.,Terre Haute,lN 47807, (812) 232-0956. The SOllg Is Elided (BlII1!1eMelody Lillgers 011): The Elld OJ The Road

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Over the past several years, we havereceived numerous requests for an arrange·ment of "When There's Love At Home," asong whose uplifling lyric reflects so wellthe spirit of family closeness and the sanctityof the home.

Joined with a melody both simple andmajestic in its structure. the song beautifullyexemplifies the barbershop spirit with itsemphasis on "O"-rated entertainment andfamily activities. Its message will be wellreceived by everyone in your audience.

Composer John Hugh McNaughton wasborn in 1829 in Calcdonia, New York, andwas the writer of numerous popular songs ofthe 19th century, including "The Blue AndThe Gray" and "A Faded Coat Of Blue,"both obviollsly inspired by the events of theAmerican Civil War. "When There's LoveAt Home" has, for many years. served as ananthem for members of the Mormon faith,

Our fine arrangement was prepared bySociety Director of Music Education andServices Mel Knight. ~

Freddie King, Oriole Four-1970, doing hisfalse-teeth routine while singing "LiulePal"with the SUlltones.

Both the young and the young-at-hearlmade appearances. Brothers Steve andShawn Marlin are tenors from Carlisle, Pa.Steve, age 12, sang "The Auctioneer Song"with Bluegl'ass Student Union, whileShawll, age 9, sang "Darkness On The Delta"with the Classic Colleclion. Hal Purdy, 84,sang bari to "A Little Street Where OldFriends Meet" with Acoustix. ~

With eight AICquarlets participating, theannual "Sing With The Champs" programraised more than $3,100 for the Institute ofLogopedics. an all-time record. Foursomesinvolved were: theSutlloncs-196l, Dealer'sChuice-1973, Happiness Emporinm-1975,B1negrass Student Union-1978, ClassicColleelion-1982, Rural ROllte 4-1986, Sec­oud Edilion-1989 and Acollstix-1990.

The singing slots were sold out com­pletely by the time the event got underwayFriday morning. Spectators were treated tonumerous highlights. including the antics of

"Sing With The Champs" a success

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The members of Flip Side, a quartet fromthe Ontario District, had high hopes for1991. The Canadian foursome's score of2,157 in the prelims placed it in the top halfofcompetitors in Louisville, and the men feltthey had a realistic shot at the top twenty.The)' made their travel arrangements andplanned 011 an exciting week ill Kentucky.

Adrian Michael Swann had other plans.Tenor Rob Swann's wife, Lynn, was due

to deliver abollt July 3. Following an occa­sionally turbulent pregnancy, it seelned likelythat the baby would be born well before thenso Rob and Flip Side would be able to go t~the competition. Rob had taken two weeksvacation from his job as a police detective tobe with Lynn for the blessed event, and thento go on to Louisville.

But, babies have a way of doing just asthey please. Contractions on Friday, June28, proved to be false labor, which continuedin stnrts and stops through the pre-conven­tion weekend. Rob made arrnngements tofly out ofToronto at 6 a.m. Thursday, July 4,which would put him in Louisville by 9a.m.~just enough time to rush to FreedomHall, dress, and be all stage with Flip Side atits 11: 12 a.lll. quarterfinal slol.

Lynn and Rob were up all \Vednesdaynight, timing contractions nnd waiting forthe baby to arrive. Finally, at 5:30 a.lll. onThursday, Rob crliled his qunrtet mates andbroke the bad news; he would not be able tomake it.

"There will be other internationals, butyour kids are only born once," Rob said.

Vital statistics: Adrian Michael Swannborn 717/91, 8lbs., 6 oz. Mother and childboth healthy and happy but, to mother'sconsternation, the family appears to havegained another singer. o@'

The Louisl'ille COllvelll;oll Program/isted66 quartets in competition. Ollly 65 actllallycompeted. This is "The Res! of the StOl)'."

Ed Gaikema, tenor of the 1944 interna­

tional championqual1et, the Harmoll)' Halls,passed away on July27 after a long illness inGrand Rapids, Mich. He was 85 years old.Gordon Hall, bass, remains the survivingmember of the quartet.

A 48-year Society member, Gaikema alsosang with the Grand Rapids chorus when itwon the first chorus contest held at a nationalconvention-in Detroit in 1953. He waselected to the Pioneer District Hall of Famein 1974.

At the conclusion of a memorial serviceheld in Grand Rapids on July 30, a recordingwas played of the Harmony Halls singing"The Lord's Prayer."

Gaikema is survived by his wife, Sadie, ason, a daughter and seven grandchildren.

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DIRECTORS COLLEGE1992

A great educational opportunity to share 1-\lith chorus directors throughoutthe Society . .. taught by the finest faculty to be assembled anywhere.

July 12-19. Carthage College. Kenosha, Wisconsin

Enrollment is open to 300 chorus directors, from begin­ning to advanced. In order to ensure that as manychapters as possible are represented, we will accept,beginning on October I, 1991, applications for onedirector per chaptet'. Additional applicants from thesame chapter will be held on a waiting list until January1, 1992, at which time enrollment wi II be filled on a first­come, first-served basis. The earliest applicants afterOctober I will be the first selected.

Required classes will include:.:. Chorus Directing - multi-levels.:. Vocal Techniques - multi-levels.:. Perfonnance•:. Leadership Training.:. Music Theory - multi-levels•:. Music Reading/Ear Training - multi-levels

Elective courses will be available in each area for thosewho pass pre-testing in Music Theory and Music Read­ing/Ear Training, or who had basic courses last year.

T-shirts, video and audio-educational tapes, manuals,workbooks and a syllabus for each class are included inthe registration fee. Fees also cover room, board, tuitionand transportation to and from the Milwaukee airport.

Directors College expenses, including transportation,are legitimate chapter expenses. We hope many chapterswill be represented at this annual event. Fill out theapplication below and send ((fier October 1, 1991. Pay­ment of $345 is due upon registration. A penalty of$1 00will be charged for cancellation after June I, 1992.Directors College is offered only to members ofSPEBSQSA and affiliates. Payment in U.S. funds only.For more information, call (800) 876-SING.

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Young Men in Harmony

Mid-Atlantic District bringsYMIH to Society conventions

For the past 14 years, the Reading, Pa.•Chapter has sponsored ils own Young MenIn Harmony high school qmll'tet contest.Music educators from area high schools havesupporlcd the project with enthusiasm.Reading's Pretzel City Barbershop Cho·rus awards the prizes after contestants per­form before a judging panel comprised ofBarbershoppers and music teachers. ThisFebruary,ninequartets from six high schoolsvied in the anllual Bushy Rhoads MemorialYoung Mellin Harmony Barbershop Quar­tet Contest, held aI Fleetwood High School.Placing first was The Hi·Lo's, fromKutztown High School. In second place byamere three points was the Unspoken Four,of Mount Pocono High.

The Suspenders, a Young Men in Harmony quartet from Mamaroneck HighSchool, N.Y., qualified to represent the Metro Division at the Mid·Atlantic DistrictConvention in October. Pictured are (I to r): Kurt Neumeister, tenor; Ryan Zawel,lead; Zachery Stein, bass and Arnaud Durteste, barr. The group is sponsored bythe Westchester County, N.Y., Chapter.

Bill King of the Medina County, Ohio,Chapter believes in starling 'em outyoung. King is pictured teaching "WaitTill The Sun Shines, Nellie" to four·year·aid grandson, Matthew.

Atlantic Division's winner was theLampeter·Strasburg Boy's Qual'lel, span·sored by the Wilmington, Del., Chapter.Lampeter-Strasburg High School is locatedin Lancaster, Pa., and Barbershopper JayButtertleld is the choral director.

Incidentally, The Hi-Lo's had a summersinging job in Dorney Park, Near Allen·town, Pa. Their task was to roam the parkfrom 1 to 8 p.m., singing barbershop har­many. The stint ran six days a week fromMal' 25 to August 30. @'

The Hi-La's, from Kutztown High School, Pa., will represent the AppalachianDivision at the Mid·Atlantic District Young Men in Harmony High School QuartetContest during the district's fall convention. Pictured (I to r) are: Mike Held, bari; A.J.Reitz, bass; Rusty Edinger, lead and Blake Miller, tenor. The foursome issponsoredby the Reading, Pa., Chapter.

District initiates programThis year, The Mid-Atlantic District be·

gan a program for high school quartets thatallowed sponsoring chapters to enter OIlC

youthful foursomc into a high school quartetcontest, to be held as a part of each MADdivision spring conventioll. Thrccdivisions,Appalachian, Atlantic and Metro held suchcontests.

Each quartet sang two songs and wasjudged, in the same four categories as Soci­ety quartets, by a panel of Society-certifiedjudgcs. \Vinners becamceligible to competein a district-wide Young Men In HarmonyHigh School Quartet Contest, to be held inconjunction with the district convention inOceau City, Md., in October.

The Reading Chapter, perforce backingThe Hi-La's and knowing that it could onlysponsor one group in the subsequentAppalacian Division high-school quartetcontest, arranged for the Stroudsburg Chap­ter 10 sponsor the Unspokcn Four. Thequartets tied scores Ihis time and thus bothmade the Cllt for the district contest.

In the Metro Division contest, the districtqualifier was The Suspenders. frol11Mamaroneck, N. Y., High School, sponsoredby the Westchester County, N.Y., Chapter,whose Golden Chordsmen chams presentsa Fred Steinkamp Memorial Plaque each yearto area high schools that promote barbershophannony in thcir music cUITicula.

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Society support for MENC petition detailed

The "HAPS" are alive and swell! And if you don't have all of theirwonderful albums you're missing out on a lot of great barbershopmusic from these perennial gold-medal favorites.

And now they have released a stereo video of their incredible"Wizard of Oz" routine which has been enthralling audiences allover the country. When you see it you'll know why!

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SPEBSQSA,MENCissue statementof agreement

As mentioned in the convention story allpage 8, the Association of InternationalChampions (AIC) is beginning to under­write a program of scholarships for the FarWestern District's high school quartet pro­gram. Ale President Ken Hatton contactedthe Music Educators National Conference(MENC) to discuss guidelines.

As an olltgrowth of that contact, SocietyExecutive Director Joe Liles collaboratedwith MENC representatives John Mall Imannand Karl Glenn to establish a statement ofagreement regarding recruitment of high­school-age boys into the Society. The fol­lowing agreement represents a relaxation ofthe MENC attitude toward membership inthe Society:

"MENC and SPEBSQSA share ajoint interest in the involvement ofyoung men in the joys of vocal music.Because barbershop harmony can be alifelong commitment, it is reasonablethat some-high-school students maywish to join a local barbershop chapter.This can be an enhancement to themusical development of the student,but should not be at the expense of hiscommitment to the local school pro­gram. It is every bit as important forthe barbershop chapter to fully supportthe music programs in the schools."

In a Junc letter announcing the agreementto district presidents and y:rvllH chairmen,Liles made the following points:

"Our chapters must be encouraged tosupport thc music and arts programs in thelocal schools. They mllst be cautioned thatan ali-out, aggressive membership drive forhigh school boys could result in loss ofsupport from local music teachers. How­ever, a supporti ve attitude for the local musicprograms, along with a judicious member­ship plan, will go a long way in creating awin/win situation."

Cooperation between MENC and theSociety has been enhanced, following ameeting with members of the InternationalPublic Relations Committee and Mahlmann.Liles also acknowledged Hatton's role inopening the door to an easing of the guide­Ii nes that led to the above statement ofagree­ment. o@

September/October 1991

LaSl year, Society members were invitedto sign the following petition to demonstrateto the U.S. Congress the unrecognized na­tional support for music education, in lightof recent cutbacks in education funding:

"Yes! I want to make music education adriving force in America's schools. If ourchildren cu-e to succeed in the workforce andworld of the fUllll-e, they must be provided witha well-rounded education cuniculum incOlpo­rating music and the other cuts."

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Natioll-wide, nearly a quarter ofa mi Ilionsignatures were obtained by the February22, 1991 deadline. Counted and bound, theywere presented to Rep. Bob Clement andSen. Nancy Kassebaum at the national sym­posium in Marcil.

According to SOlllldpoSI, the MENCnewsletter, the single organization contrib­llting the most signatures was SPEBSQSA,outdistancing everyone with a whopping9,917 signatures. @

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One child's story: Sleeping through the night a milestoneNSTITUTE OF LOGOPEDICS

III adark room with only a mattress on theOoor, a IO-year-old girl sleeps the entirenight for tile first time. No furniture or little­girl decorations fill the room to distract theyoungster. Nothing prevents the child fromgetting up; no person is there to put her back10 bed. It's jusllhe sleeping child and herblanket.

While it sounds like so lillie, for Khakiand her family, it was a miracle. Khaki hadn'tslept through the night in a bed in her life.

It took a lot of hard work over manyweeks to teach Khaki to sleep. Three Insli­tute of Logopedics child cnre professionals(CCPs), following a specially designed pro­gram, aclually taughl the girllosleeplhroughthe night during the Institute's 1990 summerprogram.

\Vhile the most dl'Hmatic, Khaki is justone of last summer's success stories. \Vhatmakes herstory even more rcmarkable is shewas one of four"surprise" students; childrenwhose disabilities were more severe than

anticipated.

Normally, the Institute takes only higher­fUllctiolling children in the summer becauseafstaffing. said Cayla Teal, residential coor­dinator for the summer program. Thesechildren would not have been able to stayhad it not been rorthe funds available throughsummer scholarships. Those funds pickedup the costs of one-to-one carc and allowedKhaki and three other children to benefitfrom the Institute program.

This summer, 34 additional stuclentsjoined the Institute's full-year and residen­tial-only students for the) 991 summer pro­gram. Students came from across the UnitedStates to participate: Arizona, California,Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota,Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey,New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma,South Carolina, Texas and \Vashington.Many of these students had participatecl inthe summer program before and returned.A.nd, several were able to attend because ofscholarship assistance madeavai lable by theDallas Melro, Texas, Chapler, home of theVocall\llajority chorus.

Retiring Institute president honored

Frank Kleffner, President and CEO uftheInstitute, retired July I arter 15 years ofservice. In honor of his tenure at the Insti­tUle, Ihe Frank R. Kleffner Conference Cen­ter was dedicated Junc 28 in a special cer­emony. Included in the festivities was theunveiling of a plaque in Kleffner's imagethat will hang inside the conference center.

That evening, a reception for formcr andpresent board of trustee members, friendsand dignitaries, honored the Kleffners.Members or Wichila's Air Capital Chorusperformcd as pan of the program activities.A presentation of art work the Institutccam­missioncd was presented to Klcffner alongwith the announcemcnt of the establishmentof the Frank Kleffner Siaff DevelopmentFund. This endowment honoring Kleffnerwill support scrvice staff participation in in­service training, confercnces and seminars.

Jack E. Andrews of Dallas became thcInstillltc's new president and CEO. @'

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SPEBSQSA, you warmhearts with your harmoniesat Christmas all year'round. And, by supportingyour international charity,the lnstitute of Logopedics,you've helped bringharmony into the livesof thousands of childrenwho have communicativedisorders and multipledisabilities.

When you purchase andsend Holiday GreetingCards crealed by studentsat the lnslitute, you generateproceeds to help supportthe programs and servicesof this non-profit, residentialfacility and show youbeiieve in recognizingchildren who strive to betheir best.

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national chorus champion, the i\'lasters orHarmon)', from the Foothill Cities Chapterin Santa Fe Springs, Calif. Also featured atshowtime will be the 1991 seniors cham­pion, Old Kids on the 1lI0d<, and theSanDiego 5nn Harbor Chorus, 1991 fifth­place medalist. The colllest and shows willtake place in the Terrace Theater, part of theConvention & Entertainment Center on theLong Beach waterfront.

Miclwinteractivities will include amassedsing at the Hyatt Regency headquarters ho­tcl, a golf tournament, a woodshedjamboreeand much, much morc. Tours of all kindshavc been arranged [see Tile Harmonizer,July/August issueJas well ns apost-COIl\'CIl­tion cruise to Mexico [sec advertiscment onpage 17 of this issue].

Register HOW for your midwinter con­vention. A registration form may be fOllndon page 5 I. @'

The Society's midwinter convention,January 27-February 2, 1992, offers the bestway for Barbershoppcrs to exchange frostfor fUll, boredom for barbershopping andovershoes for overtones. Long Beach, Ca­Iir., has temperatures in the mid-70s, milesof public beach and a host of recreationalactivities within easy reach.

Ostensibly. the midwinter convention isthe occasion for the Executive COlllmittee,International Board of Directors and DistrictPresidents to meet and prepare their respec­tive agendas for the coming year but, for themany Barbershoppers who attend, the weekoffers a great deal morc. In recent years, oneof the highlights has been the Seniors Quar­tet COlllest~expected to be more excitingthan ever in 1992.

Thechampion and medalist quartets fromthis slimmer's international convention andcontest will perform, as will the 1990 inter-

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Other notable features of the SPEBSQSA cards include a competitive 17.9% Annual Percent­age Rate. Enjoy the advantages. of using your SPEBSQSA credit card without risk. Both cardsare issued free of their annual fees the first year.· There after, you'll pay only $40 for theGold MasterCard with a companion Designer Visa card or $20 for the Designer card alone.Extensive travel benefits and services also accompany the cards: GoldPassage~ Travel Service;MasterAssist~; MasterRental~, a Supplemental Auto Rental Collision/Loss Damage InsuranceProgram; up to $1,000,000 Common Carrier Travel Accident Insurance with the Gold card;Supplemental Lost Checked Luggage Protection and cash advance availability around theworld through participating branches and CIRRUS~ Machines. In addition, Premium AccessChecks~ are available for your convenience.

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Chapters in Action

A fewdaysaftertheSnllsational Chorusfrom the Pueblo, Colo., Chapler sang al alocal Luthemn church service, a member ofthe Methodist church lip the street com­mented to a Lutheran associate, "YouLutherans sure dress lip for church." "Why.no," was the response, "we dress quite casu­ally." "Don't tell me that," said the Method­ist, "Just last Sunday I saw a whole bUllch ofyour men entering church in tllxedos,"

* * *The Manhattan, N. Y" Chapter meets just

down the street from the Empire State Build­ing, so it seemed natural Ihal the chapterwould participate in the 60th-anniversnrycelebration forthe landmark structure. FayeWray, who starred in the original King Kongmovie in which the building was featured,was also in attendance. An appropriatelynamed and not-too-shabby Manhattan pickupquartet-the Empire Statesmen-per­formed: Roger Payne, Joe Hunter and BrianHorwath; tenor, lead and bari of Four Un­der Pal' fame; and Joe Fair, bass of the EastSide Kids, a contender at Louisville.

The Big Apple Chol'us holds ils annualshow in Carnegie Hall, a stl'llcture celebrat­ing its lOath anniversary this year. Featuredon the June Ievent were thcSulltones, 1961SPEBSQSAchampion, and Ambiance, 1986Sweet Adelines International Queens ofHarmony.

* * *In response to a \\fashington, D.C., radio

personality's request for audio tapes to in­clude in a50-mi Ilute program ellti tied "DesertSlorm, a Salutc in Song," the AlexandriaHarmonizers submitted "American Med­ley." Response to the program was so greatthat it was repeated on consecutive Satur­days. It was also picked up and aired byABC and Armed Forces Radio.

Alexandria's annual Spring Tonic showthis year was built around a "knights of old"theme, complete with props that included acaslle wilh draw bridge. At the afterglowfollowing the sell-alit Saturday night show,emcee Mike Fultz asked Pam Werner, daugh­terofMusic Director Scott "Verner, to comeon stage for a final announcement. Heproposed, she accepted, and the crowd wentwild.

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The Warsaw, N.Y., Chordbusters chorus aptly named its 1991 show "50 Years ofHarmony." The chapter, organized by famed Barbershopper Phil Embury, is oneof five celebrating a 50th anniversary this year.

The Bluff City Chorus of Allon, III., is shown prior 10 Video-taping its performanceof "Rain" for the Easler Seal Telethon Ihat was broadcast to several southwesternIllinois counties last June.

The Beverly, Mass., Chapter sponsored a tri-city choral interchange at its meetingfacility last March. High-school choruses from Beverly, Malden and Peabodyperformed for, with, and were performed to by chapter quartets and theNorthshoremen chorus. Shown making four-part harmony is the Malden group,directed by Ellen D'Angio, wife of Northshoremen director Carl D'Angio.

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In response to an article in Update, theinternational office's monthly newsletter tochapter presidents and bulletin editors, re­garding the statement of mutual support be­tween the Society and MENC [see relatedstories, page 331. the Manahawkin, N.J.,Chaplcrsponsored aJuneshow that includedseveral high-school student-musicians; TheIsland Singers. a community chorus and thechapter's own Barnegat Ba)'tones chorus.Proceeds of the show went to the SouthernRegional High School Music Department.

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The Houston, Texas, Tidelandcrs had astar-spangled Fourth of July, performingwith the American Pops Orchestra before anaudienceof9,OOOat Cynthia Woods MitchellPavilion the day prior, and then for an esti­mated 100,000 during the Freedom Festivalin downtown Houston.

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Mayfair, the annual community arts fes­tival in Allentown, Pa., commissioned anorigiual dance work for the 199 Lc_ele_hr"=­tion. Choreographer Stephan Koplowitz ofNew York developed "Diapers, Dating,Working and Waiting," chronicling life'svarious rites of passage. Twclve dancersfrom southeastel'll Pcnnsylvania performedIhe work, in part to the accompaniment ofthe Lehigh Valle)' Harmonizers, chorus ofthe Allentown-Bethlehem Chapter, singing"Tie Me To Your Apron Strings Again" and"Smile Medley."

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The Prince William County, Va., Chap­ter adopted the Center for Missing and Ex­ploited Children as a locnl charitable causearter the December, 1989, disappearance ofthe five-year-old granddaughter ofone of itsmembers Isee story, page 29, The Hanllo­nizer, July/August, 1990). Thechapter,fea­turing the Bull Run Troubadours chorus,has put on four benefit shows to date, withproceeds to theCenter uowexceeding$6,000.

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For the second yeur, the Denver, Colo.,Mile-Hi Chapter participated in the MileHigh Kennel Club's "Hound Dog Derby"[see story, page 24, The Harmonizer, No­vemberlDecember 1990). This year, theevent raised $7,066 for the Institute ofLogopedics. @

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News about quartets

Five months after suffering a massive stroke, 21-year-old Steven Jackson joined hisquartet on stage to sing forthe annual Harmony Homecoming in Truro, Nova Scotia.Pictured are (Ito r): Paul Grimm, bari; Ralph Morehouse, bass; Steven's father,Perry Jackson, lead and Steven, tenor.

Easy Company, from the Buckeye-Columbus, Ohio, Chapter, sang for the kick-offparty for "Ameriflora '92," part of "America's Celebration of Discovery" that will honorthe quincentennial of Christopher Columbus' opening of the New World and takeplace between April and October of 1992. Pictured (Ito r) are: Roger Suver, tenor;Bill Nicewanger, lead; AI Castrodale, bass and Tom Larsen, bari.

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Harmony Sound S)'stcm, a foursomefrom the Oak Lawn, III., Chapter, performedat the "Pre-taste of Chicago," a press-onlyevent at Buckingham Fountain on June 19.The occasion was in preparation for theTaste of ChicagoannITaIcelebration and wasopen to the mcdia by invitation only. Thequartet was invited to appear by city em­ployee Ed Thornlon, who jusl happens to bea member of the Oak Lawn Chapter.

The quartet had two stage opportunitiesand a photo session with Mayor RichardDaley that made the evening news on localABC, CBS and Fox affiliates. WON, broad­casting nation-wide, providcd the best cov·erage. The members are: Bob Tuohy, JerryBuikema, Harold Pastoor and Ernie Kopp.

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After seven-and-a-half years, the mem­bers of Auld Lang Syne have decided tohang up the pitchpipe. Many·time interna­tional competitors Andy Nazarro, tenor; RonBorges, lead; Jan Muddle, bass and GlennJewel, bad performed their swan song Ht lheOttawa Chapter's two-night show in Ontarioon June 28-29. In the closing, Saturdaynight, when emcee Dyson Phiney asked theaudience tojoin in singing the final song, thequartet was surprised and movcd when theentire house sang"Auld Lang Sync" insteadof Ihe traditional "Keep The Whole WorldSinging." The quartet members thank allwho supported them during a fun-filled timetogether. They say, "It was grcat ... just forthe sake of it!"

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Last January, Steven Jackson, a radionewscaster and the assistant director of theKcntville, Nova Scotia, Dul<cs ofI<ent eho·rus, suffered a massive stroke at the age of21, sustaining substantial damage to the in­put/output center of the brain and right-sideparalysis. His condition was listed as criti­cal.

Three weeks later, at an in-hospital birth­day party for a friend, Steven's mother,Dianne, noticed that he was singing some ofIhe words to "Happy Birlhday To You."Prior to that time, he had only been able tomumble "Um." Dianne remembered fromhcrexpericnce working with disabled peoplethat singing is a right-side brain activity andthat Steven's right-side paralysis was due toleft-side brain damage. She began to singvocal exercises with him and eventuallybrought in a tape recorder with his favoritetapes of the Boston Common to sing alongwith.

In early February, Steven was transferredto the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Center inHalifax. By May, he was able to walk witha supportive brace and could movc his rightann, although the hand remained paralyzed.\Vith therapy, his specch was inlproving andfor singing exercise, the members of hisquartet, the Countf)'mCIl, visited often. Afterall, the lead singer is Steven's father, Perry.Stevcn is the tenor.

Still in rchab, Steven began, at the urgingof his parents and with the enthusiastic sup­port of his chapter members, attendingKentville chorus rehearsals during April. Afew weeks later, he directed the closingsongs, "We Sing That They Shall Speak"and "Keep The Whole World Singing." IIwas an especially poignant moment.

On June 8, Steven appeared on stage withthe Countrymcn at the allBual HarmonyHomecoming in Truro, Nova SCalia, singing"Swing Down Chariot" and "Danny Boy."Another moving moment.

Steven was discharged from the rehabcenter in late June and continues therapy athome. Hehas a long way to go bUl contilluesto improvc. He attributes his love of singingbarbershop harmony to giving him the in­centive to kccp going. His next goal is tocompete with the Countrylllcn on stage atLake Placid this fall at the NED convention.

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Pickup quartets are where you find 'em.While traveling through Texas all Amtrakand enjoying the singing of spiritual musicby a group from the University of Jackson,Miss .• Barbcrshopper Floyd "Blackie"Blackwell of the Palomar-Pacilic, Calif..Chapter found out there were two otherBarbershoppers aboard. Entertaining thefolks in the club car shortly thereafter were:Blackwell~ university student Earl Murray,lead; Bob Bork. formerly of the HoustonTidclandcl's and Rick LervlaircoftheElgin,Ill., Chapter.

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In April. when Society Public Relationswizards Dee Paris and Bill Moreland visitedthe Music Educators National Conferenceheadquarters in Reston, Va., theMENGlead-­ership asked for a quartet to perform for itsbiennial meeting on July 15. Washington.D.C.-area natives Paris and Moreland l1attl~

rally wenl to the Alexandria Chapter forhelp. Performing for the MENC meetingwas Goin' Nowhere, a highly experiencedfoursome consisting of Ed Cazcnas, tenor;Scott Werner. lead; Bill Cody. bass <att for­merly oflhe international medalist, Vaude·ville) and Dennis Malone, bari (from the1983 champion. Side Street Ramblers).The 30-minute show was reported to be aSillash hit with the music educators.

On May 28, Acoustix performed the"Star Spangled Banner" for a crowd ofmore than 26.000 fans at Arlington Sta­dium before a Texas Rangers vs. Minne­sota Twins game (above). In atten­dance was George W. Bush, managingpartner of the Rangers and son of U.S.President George Bush. Pictured in thephoto at right are (Ito 1'): Todd Wilson,Jason January, Bush. Rick Middaughand Jeff Oxley.

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AI age 6, the Harris Triplets, from left, Anthony, Bernard and Charles, sang "Daddy,Get Your Baby Out of Jail." Their photo appeared in the May, 1948 issue of TheHarmonizer.

Among those who enjoyed the Society's largest internalional convenlion were IheHarris family, from left: Tony, Barney, Joe and Chuck. Father Joe and his triplelsons, who sang togelher as Three Lads 'N Dad in the 1950s and '60s, held a familyreunion in Louisville_

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I-Ianis triplets hold "euuionThe Louisville international convention

provided areunion fora quartet called ThreeLads 'N Dad, originally from Muncie, Indi­ana. This quanet, popular 011 Cardinal Dis­trict shows and contests in the late 1950sandearly I960s, consisted of Joseph Harris andhis triplet SOilS.

The family has a long history of singingharmony. Joe Harris, now 81, was achartermember of the Muncie Chapter and sanglead in the Tcmplairs Quartet who weresemifinalists at the inlernntional conventionin Miami in 1955. He (lUS been amember ofthe Society since 1946_

The brothers, Anthony, Bernard andCharles, now aged 48, began singing three­part harmony in kindergarten. They remem­ber, as youngsters, sncuking Olll of bed topeek through the stair railing at theirfather'squartet rehearsing downstairs.

As a trio called the ABC Triplets, thebrothers began singing in public in the early1940s. They became known as "mascots" ofthe Muncie Chapter, and appeared 011 showswith the Buffalo Bills, InkSpots, Mills Broth­ers, Chordettes, and other famous groups.

Anthony, who sang tenor, now lives inToledo, Ohio and SI. Petersburg. Florida_Bernard lives in Roanoke, Virginia and sangbass. Charles, the baritone, is a member ofthe Greater Indianapolis Chapter.

Three Lads 'N Dad sang together on stagefor the last time during the 1951 interna­tional convention. Two of the brothers wentinto the service shortly thereafter, breakingup the group_ ~

At the BABS convention in Bournemouthlast May, 88-year-old Society HistorianEmeritus and baritone Dean Snyderhooked up wilh 18-year-old lead SlephenJones of BABS 10 harmonize "The StoryOf The Rose" (Hearl of my heart, I loveyou). (Photo by BOl1rnclllOl1lh Evening Echo)

Power Play, a Pioneer District quartet Ihat just missed being a semifinalist inLouisville, also appears to have just missed Ihe idea of visiling Thoroughbred horsecountry while in town. The note accompanying this photo didn't say, but perhapsIhe group is performing "Donkey Serenade" for Ihis obviously inIerested barbershopfan. Pictured (110 r) are: Jason Oyler, tenor; Mike Slamka, lead; Jack Slamka, bassand Mark Slamka, bari.

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Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:Few articles in The Harmonizer have

affected me as much as the aJ1icle in theJulylAugust issue, "A Few Thoughts on Preserva­tion", eXCCIl)ted from a Future II C0I11Initteepresentation by David Wright. This at1icleand, similarly, Ken Hatton's anicle, "We'reTrying 10 Preserve Something That NeverWas," have presented a critical issue in thedevelopment of our society. The fact thatDavid's thoughts were published in 77le Har­monizer is a sign of growth, in and of itself.

Anyone who is familiar with David Wrightand his arrangements is aware of his tremen­dous ingenuity and masterful command ofthe harmonic language. It is my opinion thatwe should listen intently to his thoughts, re­think our present position of "Keep It Bar­bershop"-ism, and allow ourselves the luxuryof life: growlh and change.

I commend The Hnn110Ilizer for publish­ing such mlicles, and commend David Wrightfor the obvious time and thought that wentinto his presentation. It is this kind of thinkingand action thaI will help our hobby gmw.

Bob RumlNew York City

Dear Editor:"Amen" to Dave Wright's thoughts on

the preservation of bnrbershop harmony.Perhnps, more correctly, barbershop style.

Having heard the line "keep it barber­shop" bandied about for years, I have toagree with Dave when he says modern songsare OK "so long as they are reasonablystraightforward, have consonant harmoniesthat ring, are natural to the ear and, thereby,can be believably prescnted by our uniquefour-Pall style."

After all, isn't the ability to promote ourhobby somewhat commensurate with theability to entertain any prospective mem­bers? The ability of any choms or qurulet topresent a varied repertoire cellainly lendsitself to good, solid PRo How many chaptershave experienced a membership increaseafter a bang-up, cntcllaining annual show?Probably a greater incrcase than they wouldhave had by keeping the show a little toostraight-laced.

Dave definitely gets an "atta boy" for hisefforts.

Norm BarnardArea Counselor, Land O'Lakes District

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DcaI' Dan,J am writing you regarding the article

you published in the July/August issue ofThe Harmonizer, written by David Wright,on the subject of "Preservation."

I thank you for including it in the maga­zine, and I congratulate David for his wis­dom and his down-to-earth style of explain­ing the various issues, and the reasons forhis opinions. He has introduced some inter­esting new points of view for our membersto consider.

As a forty-year member of the Society, Ihave to admit that the logic of his argumentshas shifted my previously held views on thesubject. At least, I can discuss it withoutfoaming at the mouth. However, I stillwon't be ordering tapes and albums so I canhear the likes of "Mack The Knife" or"TheIne From Exodus."

I feel the membership of the Society is sofortunate to have men with the experienceand intellect of David serving on the FutureII Committee. ]f the rest of the committeemembers are of this caliber, we awjndeedin good hands.

Buford StrangeCrescenta Valley, Calif., Chapter

Dear Dan:Perhaps you can print this note in the

next issue of The Harmonizer.This is tothe rank and file ofthe member·

ship present in Louisville. I'm not certain Idid a very good job of thanking them, themembers, for their most wonderful recep­tion of the tribute paid the Chord Busters.Their response at the show was very deeplyappreciated. Their many kind words after­wards resulted in even more very fondmemories to look back upon. The ChordBusters are indeed proud to have been a partof the Society.

On behalf of both Doc Enmeier andmyself, I again ofFer our deepest thanks.

'1'0111 MasengaleNorman, Okla.

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Dear Fellow Barbershoppers,Almost two wceks have passed since the

conclusion of the convention in Louisville.After more than six years of planning andanticipation, the big ellenf is now history. Iwill leave it to others to relate all the waysthat this was a record-setting convention.Most of the records were numbers-typerecords, and your overwhelming responseto our invitation to come to our city wasresponsible for those.

The memories that the Thoroughbredswill enjoy in the years to come involve thewarmth and love demonstrated by you dur­ing that wonderful week ill Derbytown. Itcomes as no surprise to me that, almostuniversally, the comments I have heardfrom people around our city are that this wasa fun convention for them and they weretruly impressed with the fun-loving bunchof Barbershoppers who showed such carefor aile another and such consideration forall with whom they came in contact duringthe week. For me, personally, it was areaffirmation of the most importanLreason1 have stayed involved in this wonderfulhobby for almost 30 years-Barbershoppersare just nice folks to be around.

I've wondered how I could possibly reachall of the people who assisted us in ourhosting duties to express our appreciation. Ihope this letter will do the job. To all ofyou-and you know who you arc-ourheartfelt thanks! To you who attended theconvention, our thanks for your generousexpressions of appreciation to our volun­teers during the week. I'm sure it eased thepain in some tired feet.

Finally, my sincere thanks to the Louis·ville planning committee for your dedica­tion and hard work over the last couple ofyears-·-it was truly a championship pelfol'·malice!

Lnrr)' F. KnollGeneral Chainnan1991 International Convention

September/October 1991

To The Harmonizer:1often think of the USA and your people.

YOli have a beautiful cOlilltry and nic:epeople. \Ve have many outstanding pic­tures and good memory of 139th StreetQuartet.

We have benefitteclmuch from our trav­els in USA. 'We have learned and seen forourselves what barbershop is doing as anorganization, not only in the USA but inter­nationally. \Vc arc thankful to you forenabling us to visit the USA,

We [the Quiet Dou quartet] are busypracticing and preparing to appear in fvlos­cow in November. \Ve will perform there inschools and in conservatories.

\Ve hold America in great respect. USAstays in our memory as exclusive planet onwhich live good, reliable friends.

Kenosha, with many parks, especially bythe lakeshore, T' II remember throughout mylife. Pass our greetings along to our friends.

Eygenic FeldmanRostov-Ou-Don, USSR

Dear Editor,1want to say how much I like you running

"The Lily of St. Pierre," by Damon Runyon,in the May/June issue of The Harmollizer.That Runyon mug can write, even if he isexpired awhile now, and it is a pleasure to seehim actively contributing again, even if heisn't, if you get my drift.

It is a few years ago, before I come to theGreat Midwestern Hem1land which is nowmy permanent location, that I go to NewYork City to live while going to school. NewYork City is an education in itself, not tomention the school I am attending, and I findmyself exploring the City a lot, looking forthe places I hear a lot about.

I learn that Good Time Charley's joint isno longer on the SCCIlC, nor is Jack Fogarty'slittle speak down the street, at least not so asI can find it, although I will grant you thatmaybe thc citizens of Broadway are nottelling everything they know to a student.But Broadway itself is still there, cutting adiagonal line across Manhattan Island, Hcr­aid Square still sits by Macy's depat1mentstore, though there are no heralds you wouldnotice. FOity-Second Street is still busy, butI do not recommend giving anyone your

regards there, neither guys nor dolls.I am no student any more, but I go back

once in a while, and what 1 see then is stilltme. There is still enough there that you canlook around, say at Broadway and Thirty­Fourth, or up on Forty-Eighth where GoodTime Charley's is not anymore, and if youclose your eyes just a little bit (do not closethem all the way, or some of the citizens maymisunderstand and take you for someonefrom out of town, and greet you in wayswhich are traditional since Runyon's time),you can see Jack O'Hearts, Little MissMarker, Harry the Horse, Nathan Detroit andall the rest. And, if you listen with yourmind's ear, just before 5 a.l11. when Broad­way gets as quiet as it ever gets, you canmaybe hear, very faintly, the sound of aqUal1et, keeping it down so as not to disturbOfficer CaITigan on his beat.

And this is a good thing, because Runyon'sstories about the guys and dolls of Broadwayshould never die, just as barbershop qual1etl11usic should never die.

Now, for tenors who cannot hold the highnotes, this is another question entirely.

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September/October 1991 r!JfmilJonizer 49

The Way I See It ...

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As a singer and music theory enthusiast,Tthink it's great that the Society has identi­fied and published the stylistic traits thatdefine our music. Similarly, the character­istics of renaissance polyphone and ba­roque counterpoint were identified ami writ­ten down by earlier music theorists. Theprinciples of improvising or"woodshedding" (the othcr half of barbcr­shop) havc also bccn cadi lied, and thuspreserved.

The idea that this genre must be inhibitedfrom migrating to a different style is bothfutile nnd UI1Jlccessnry. Ifbal'bershop musicis a living art form. it will generate stylesthat may become independent. But thatdoes not menn that the strict version willccase to exist. Renaissance and baroquevocal music are different, yet the latterevolved from the fonner. And, both "strict"forms are enjoyed today by muny singers.Even though our music may be more paro­chial than those two broad musical periods,it is still a dynamic style.

\Ve call draw the line somewhere forcontest, but that is arbitrary. The arrange­ment boundaries are fuzzy and judging willalways be subjective. Also, although con­tests arc challenging and exciting, competi­tion is an artificial addition to the early daysof barbershop. The guys harmonizing inJoe's Barbershop in 1903 weren't too con­cerned about scoring higher than the guysover at Tom's. And, at present-day con­tests, quartets don't woodshed songs onstage. \Ve can only hope, since everybodyplays by the same rules, that contests arefair; I think they are.

The twofold mission of our Society is topreserve and encourage. \Vith today's tech­nology it would be difficult 1/ot to preservethis mllsic. Not only have the theorists,recordings, illld published arrangementsdOlle their job of preserving "pure" barber­shop music, but the subsequent expansionof the style beyond those boundaries hasbeen recorded, published ...and preserved.

Our other mission is to eflcourage bar­bershop singing. Do we want to encouragebarbershop in general (which includeswoodshedding familiar tunes), or only theearly arrangement style? If we do theformer, we'll have a conglomeration ofarrangcment styles, but among them will be

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the original, early barbershop music. Thiswon't draw people away from the old songs.Some singers recognize early barbershopmusic better, and enjoy it more, after sing­ing other barbershop arrangements of popu­lar songs from later decades. Alternately,some do prefer the later music, but usuallynot to the exclusion of strict barbershoparrangements.

Encouraging involvement in the "not forcontest" songs (and even non-barbershopmusic) would give our Society wider ap­peal, and eventually expose fresh cars to theold songs. Pcople usually gain a deeperappreciation for any music when they'reexposed to and understand other styles andforms. It is possible to recognize them asdifferent and enjoy them all.

Dall ThorpcLa Crosse, Wis.

The rccent open-house was the first an­niversary of my association with the Soci­ety and the Boise Valley Chordsmen. 1thought it might be interesting to writedown n few of my observations.

First of all, as a life-long music lover andmusician, I've found that barbershop sing­ing holds an extremely high musical satis­faction "nlue for me. Learning a song wellenough to perform it requires dismantling itto identify and learn all the composite parts.\Vith many other types of music I've per­formed, this process tends to take away a lotof glitter and magic of a favorite tune. Notso with barbershop. The hairs stand up onthe back of my neck just as often now as theydid a year ago!

Another revelation: "expanded sOllnd"is real! Though I've always wanted tobelieve in ghosts, UFOs, magic and otherparanormal things, the scientific and logi­cal part of my brain (such as it is) has alwaysruled them out. Granted, the scientist in mecan relate to the l11umbo-jumbo about rein­forced overtones and stuff, but when Ray,Brad, Eric and I hit the last chord of "My\Vild Irish Rose" in one of the classroomslast spring, and that high B-flat sailcd just afoot ovcrhcad as clear and loud as the fournotes we'd stacked up... well, beam me up,SCally I

8iaJfnolllzer

As far as being a part of "organizedbarbershop" goes, the Society seems a lotlike Illany other special-interest hobby ori­ented orgnnizations. Like many of theseother outfits, it has a mission to preserve aslice of a bygone era. Accordingly, therewill always be debates ns to what exactly topreserve and how to go about it. Unlikeother organizations, however, it is mucheasier for men of various social strata toenjoy the camaraderie and fellowship of ourhobby. It isn't necessary to own a fullyrestored Model A or ' 57 Chcvy or $1 00,000Airstream trailer or rare Civil War memen­tos 10 belong.

Lastly, I've observed that, although theSociety boasts thousands of members, thewhole thing centers on the vitality of thechapters. All chaptcrs, particularly thesmaller ones, have distinct and easily swayedpersonalities of their own. A few fireballscan keep things humming along. Con­versely, general apathy or frustration canextinguish the whole works. lfit weren't forour Barbershoppers·of-the-Year, olll' quar­tets, our directors, our cnergetic officersand other fireballs ...well, I'm sure therewouldn't be a chapter here right now. AndI'd never havc had such wonderful times towrite about.

Stcvc HoeftBoise, Idaho[/-Ioeft is the origil1ator of the "Famous

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