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The Mt Pleasant Chapter of SPEBSQSA Inc. (DBA MountainTown Singers) is a non-
profit 501(c)(3) organization and is affiliated with the Barbershop Harmony Society.
The official 2016 publication from the MountainTown Singers.
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OvertonesOvertones is the annual publication is the annual publication
from the from the MountainTown Singers. It is provided MountainTown Singers. It is provided
to assist readersto assist readers to understand the scope of the to understand the scope of the
organization, its purpose,organization, its purpose, mission and values. mission and values.
Please enjoy this publication and Please enjoy this publication and feel free to feel free to
check out our Facebook page and Websitecheck out our Facebook page and Website for for
more information. more information.
We wish to thank all of the generous advertisersWe wish to thank all of the generous advertisers
in this publication. We value the relationships in this publication. We value the relationships
we have we have with them and are so appreciative of with them and are so appreciative of
their investment in our community by supportingtheir investment in our community by supporting
the MountainTown Singers. the MountainTown Singers.
We do our very best to live our purpose of improv-We do our very best to live our purpose of improv-
inging the lives of people through singingthe lives of people through singing. We focus . We focus
on groups including the area senior population on groups including the area senior population
and young singers from schools across the and young singers from schools across the
state.state.
We also thank our families and friends that en-We also thank our families and friends that en-
courage and support our passion!courage and support our passion!
Singcerely,Singcerely,
Joe McDonaldJoe McDonald
2016 Chapter President2016 Chapter President
www.mountaintownsingers.orgwww.mountaintownsingers.org
Musical Director - Jessica Thompson
Index Sing! For the Health of it……..................Page 7
Harmony Explosion Camp ……………………….Page 8
Music Therapy……………….......................Page 10
You Can Sing Too!...............................Page 12
Chapter Annual Report………..................Page 13
Singing Starts in Infancy ……………………...Page 18
“Music has blessed me in many
ways, most of all, with special
friends”. Jessica Thompson makes
new friends readily with her big
smile and friendly demeanor.
Music has always been a part of
her life.
Jessica became the third Musical
Director of the MountainTown
Singers in February of 2016. Her
background includes a broad base of
musical experience beginning well before high school
where she was her marching band’s drum major.
She was an active singer during that time and has
been since.
Like many others in our barbershop world, Jessica
worked her way up from simple leadership roles like
“Co-section Leader” and “Assistant Director” to
become the Musical Director of the Capital City
Chordsmen in Lansing where she led the group to a
district championship. She has been active in the
Sweet Adelines International since 1997 as a
performer and leader. Additionally, she sang tenor
in an accomplished mixed quartet, Sidekicks.
Jessica brings a different mindset to the Mountain-
Town Singers. Her specialty is the Performance
component of barbershop music. She is developing
a “storytelling” performance attitude among the
members and providing the guys a great weekly
rehearsal experience.
Thompson lives in Napolean, MI with her two dogs,
Sparty and Pepper. She has two adult children and
works for Consumers Energy in Jackson, MI.
"The purpose of The MountainTown Singers is to bring joy
to others through our performances by having a positive
influence on their physical, emotional, and social health."
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2016 Chapter Leadership President - Joe McDonald
Immediate Past President - Steven Marks
Secretary - Jim McMahan
Treasurer - Dave Rayburn
VP Membership - Dick Metz
VP Youth in Harmony - Jeff Rayburn
VP Music & Performance - Dale Hanson
VP Marketing & PR - Jim Whitten
Board Members at Large
Kevin Chamberlain *
Dean Deliyanides
Tom Ennis
Sherry Knight *
Freddie Phillips
(* denotes community board members)
Musical Director - Jessica Thompson
Asst. Directors - Jeff Rayburn & Jim Whitten
Chorus Director Emeritus - Dr. David Gillingham
Chorus Manager - Barry George
Webmaster - Tom Ennis
Overtones Publisher - Joe McDonald
For information regarding advertising
placement or patron sponsorship,
contact the Publisher,
Joe McDonald
joemcdonald510@gmail.com
Cell phone 989-560-6181
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Our Mt. Pleasant
chapter is one of a few chapters in the
nearly 800 chapter Barbershop Harmony Society that has
been granted special permission to add “Community-at-Large” members to our
Board of Directors. Our two Community Directors will enjoy the same voting rights and voice as our
other “membered” Directors. We wish Sherry Knight and Kevin Chamberlain a great experience with us in
2016 and look forward to what they will add to our organization.
is an associate vice president
of university communications
at Central Michigan University.
With a team of 17, Knight
directs CMU’s marketing,
public relations and internal
and external communications
efforts. She is responsible
for advancing CMU’s brand
and identity and oversees
communications with audiences
such as prospective students,
the campus community,
alumni and donors.
Prior to joining CMU in 2012, Knight owned an executive
communications firm based in Saline, MI. Her back-
ground includes roles in corporate PR and journalism.
Sherry and her husband Jim, Director of Marketing
for the CMU College of Medicine, reside in Mt. Pleasant
with their daughter Lauren.
grew up a performer. From his first per-formance in 2nd grade he knew he was hooked. All through school he performed in choirs, quartets, in compe-titions and talent shows.
At the age of 28 he was elected Tribal Chief by the members of his tribe, the Saginaw Chippewa, and served for 2 1/2 years. Kevin followed his dream after that while working for three years in Nashville as part of a vocal trio/band under development with Warner/Chappell Publishing .
He is currently the exclusive vendor for the Soaring Eagle Resort with his on-site audio-video service, Sweetgrass Productions. He is also very active as a solo performer and front man in venues around Central Michigan.
Kevin and his wife Candy are long-time residents of Mt. Pleasant. They have two grown daughters and a young grandson.
Kevin Chamberlain
Sherry Knight
Pioneering a New Leadership Model
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“Singing exercises the vocal cords and keeps them
youthful, even in old age. The less age-battered
your voice sounds, the more you will feel, and seem,
younger.” Graham Welch, director for advanced
music education at London’s Roehampton Institute
says that when you break into song, your chest ex-
pands and your back and shoulders straighten, thus
improving your posture. Singing lifts moods and
clears the “blues” by taking your mind off the
stresses of the day, as well as releasing pain-reliev-
ing endorphins. As you sing along, the professor
adds, your circulation is improved, which in turn
oxygenates the cells and boosts the body’s immune
system to ward off minor infections.
And “it provides some aerobic exercise for the elderly
or disabled,” Welch says. A recent German study has
shown that active amateur group singing can lead to
significant increases in the production of a protein
considered as the first line of defense against respira-
tory infections, and also leads to positive emotional
changes. “Given that every human being is, in
principle, capable of developing sufficient vocal skills
to participate in a chorale for a lifetime, active group
singing may be a risk-free, economic, easily acces-
sible, and yet powerful road to enhanced physiological
and psychological well-being.”
Singing daily for at least ten minutes reduces stress, clears sinuses,
improves posture and can even help you live longer.
Reprinted with permission
from the Barbershop Harmony
Society Website.
www.barbershop.org
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The MountainTown Singers organize and operate annual vocal music events for
young singers, both male and female. A three day summer camp is offered in July
along with a single day workshop during the school year. Both events offer
students, ages 13-25, opportunities to learn proper vocal technique, experience a
cappella music in the barbershop style, make new friends, and
perform on stage. These students tell us that “This camp
changed my life”. We are certain this is true...and we feel that
their enthusiasm has changed our lives.
Camps and workshops are underwritten in part by Harmony Foundation International
at the national level and by the Pioneer District at the regional level. Our events would
not be the high caliber experience that they are without their support.
2012 2011 2013
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“I love the camp so much! It feels
like I have family here and I barely
know these people.” Emily M.
“Literally, the only thing
wrong with this camp is,
it ends” Micah W. “This camp introduced me to the world of
barbershop, and I love it. The people
involved are incredible” Jenny K.
2014 2015
Office (989) 773-1311 Fax (989) 772-7859
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The Etude music magazine, founded by Theodore
Presser, was one of a number of popular music
magazines published in the years prior to the
establishment of the music therapy profession in
1950. During its publication run from 1883 to
1957, over 100 music therapy related articles
appeared, including 13 on the health benefits of
singing published between 1891 and 1949.
Written by authors with diverse backgrounds,
such as the famous Battle Creek, Michigan
physician John Harvey Kellogg and Boston
music critic Louis C. Elson, the articles contained
consistent and adamant support regarding the
health benefits of singing. The advantages
described were both physical and psychological,
and were recommended prophylactically for well
persons and therapeutically for ill persons.
Although the articles varied in perspective, from
philosophical to theoretical to pedagogical, there is
a consistent holistic medicine theme that appeared
almost ahead of its time and no doubt linked to
the push for vocal music education in that era.
The importance of The Etude in promulgating
ideas that helped shape the early practice of music
therapy should not be underestimated. For much
of its publication run The Etude was the largest
music periodical in print, reaching its peak circula-
tion of 250,000 copies per month in 1924.
Journal of Music Therapy: Vol. 36, No. 2,
pp. 125–143. Singing as a Therapeutic
Agent, in The Etude, 1891—1949
Reprinted with permission from the Barbershop
Harmony Society Website. www.barbershop.org
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Barbershoppers have Barbershoppers have
always been more than just hobbyists. From the always been more than just hobbyists. From the
earliest days, our Code of Ethics has declared “The earliest days, our Code of Ethics has declared “The
Society aspires toSociety aspires to preserve for its members and for preserve for its members and for
all future generationsall future generations of prospective members the of prospective members the
sacred right of men tosacred right of men to seek haven from the burden seek haven from the burden
of their daily caresof their daily cares through indulgence in oldthrough indulgence in old--
fashioned vocal quartet harmony.” fashioned vocal quartet harmony.”
Marty Monson, CEO
Barbershop Harmony Society
“We do this for the joy “We do this for the joy that comes that comes
from singing. from singing.
For the joy For the joy that comes from genuine that comes from genuine
friendships. friendships.
For the joy For the joy that comes from that comes from
joining together.joining together.
For the joy For the joy that comes from making a that comes from making a
difference in people’s lives. ”difference in people’s lives. ”
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The chapter is continually seeking
men with an interest in singing and
encourages them to visit our meetings
and events. We meet most Wednesday
evenings in the CMU school of Music
beginning at 6:30pm.
All Are Welcome!
Chorus members do not need to read music to
participate in and enjoy success in the group. The
chapter utilizes some modern tools and practices
that allow everyone to learn music effectively
between rehearsals. Most members are able to
memorize new songs introduced to the chorus in a
few weeks time.
Musical leadership is the key. MTS is blessed to
have a core group of members with musical
training that are always willing to contribute and
teach. Learning how to sing properly and comfort-
ably is part of our culture. The director and
assistant directors are regularly in front of the
group, but several others help behind the scenes.
Additionally, the group employs coaches and
clinicians on a regular basis to help improve the
chorus.
You can sing and enjoy the fellowship and commu-
nity service of this fine group too. Many current
members will tell you that they weren’t sure they
would fit in when they first decided to visit the
chapter on a Wednesday night. They were simply
curious. Some become involved, others don’t, but
they all agree that MTS is a great bunch of
welcoming gentlemen.
In January of 2013 a hesitant Dennis
Williams accepted an invitation from
one of our members. He had only
recently sung in a Christmas chorus
for the first time and he just liked to
sing around the house.
Here is what he has to say about
being a MountainTown Singer. “This
great group of gentleman has been
fun to be with every week and the
opportunity to add my voice in song
is pure joy”. I cannot read music,
but the learning tracks on MP3 teach me all I need to
know. I learn the rest at practice. “At age 60 I have
finally found a way to express myself musically.”
When asked, Jeff Rayburn will tell
you that he joined the Barbershop
Harmony Society at age 6. He
recently received his membership
renewal from the Society listing 40
years of service. Actually Jeff joined
at age 16 and has never looked
back. He is one of the founding
members of the MountainTown Sing-
ers. “Not only does music enrich my
life in ways words can’t describe, but
the camaraderie and friendships I
have made over the last 40 years has been immeasura-
ble to my well-being!" said Rayburn. "These guys
have become my second family, my brothers in
song"!
Jim Dunn was one of the first
students to attend our summer
camp. His experience at camp and
his interest in science brought him to
CMU where he has pursued his un-
dergrad degree in biochemistry. He
was recognized as a McNair Scholar
at CMU and will pursue his masters
degree at Ohio State in the fall.
“I came to CMU hoping to find a
group that would let me keep singing
in my life even though I wasn't a music major” said
Dunn. “MTS gave me just that and so much more than I
could have ever imagined. Being a part of this chorus
has given me support and confidence that has bled
through to every part of my life.”
“MTS has given me a family of brothers that I will
remember wherever I go in life. “
You Can Sing Too! The MountainTown Singers use
technology and talent to help every
singer improve and succeed.
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$14,639 37%
$5,538, 14%
$5,304 13%
$4,840 12%
$3,614 9%
$3,4218%
$784 2%
$1,904 5%
Chapter Expenses
Youth Camp $ 14,639
Outreach & PR $ 5,538
Member Training $ 5,304
Raffle Prizes $ 4,840
Performance $ 3,614
Staff $ 3,421
Operations $ 784
Social Fund $ 1,904
Total Expense $ 40,044
$15,068 39%
$9,350 24%
$5,655 15%
$4,069 11%
$1,450 4%
$680 2%
$1,837 5%
Chapter Income
Youth Camp $ 15,068
Raffle Sales $ 9,350
Overtones Ad Sales $ 5,655
Donations/Grants $ 4,069
Paid Performances $ 1,450
Member Dues $ 680
Social Fund $ 1,837
Total Income $ 38,108
Beginning Fund Balance $ 5,033
Fund Reserve - HX Scholarship $ 862
Revenue Over (Under) Expenses $ (1,933)
Year End Fund Balance $ 3,962
Financial Snapshot 2015 began with an unusual but intriguing project for the chapter.
The performance team led by the Musical Director provided mentoring and coaching for the performers in the 10th annual Morey Foundation Talent Show. 16 area high school singers benefited from one-on-one and group coaching. They put on the most memorable show in the 10 year history of the contest according the show sponsor. New relation-ships were made with area choral programs and choral directors.
In April the chorus won its fourth consecutive Pioneer District Chorus Contest Championship in Battle Creek. Then in May , the first ever “Community Sing Night” was prepared and hosted at a local community center. It featured one of the chapter’s community board members, Kevin Chamberlain, as the song leader.
July featured the 5th annual MountainTown Harmony Explosion Camp at Central Michigan University. 55 young singers experienced three days of vocal training, focused rehearsals and social interactions. Top clinicians Joe Cerutti and Erin Cook were assisted by teaching quartet Double Date, the 2014 World Mixed Quartet Champions. The camp concluded with a spectacular show of barbershop in the Staples Family Concert Hall.
The chapter celebrated its 10th birthday in August with an old fashioned shrimp boil, a spectacular birthday cake and a bunch of singing with friends and family in attendance. There were also paid performances during the summer including an outdoor summer concert series appearance. Another unique opportunity for the chorus occurred in September when the chorus performed live for an on-air fundraiser on an area radio station.
A temporary setback occurred in September when the chapter’s talented young musical director, Evan Boegehold moved out-of-state for an outstanding job opportunity. The chapter rallied under the circumstance to prepare for the upcoming contest. Ben Harding became the interim director even though he lives 6 hours away. Jeff Rayburn and Jim Whitten assisted Harding to prepare the chorus for the upcoming contest. The chorus matched its highest ever district contest score at the Kalamazoo Radisson Ballroom in late October.
November and December featured a number of appearances utilizing the chorus’ holiday music repertoire.
The chorus performed a number of times for assisted living centers around the area throughout the year and made appearances at the
local senior community center at Mother’s Day and for the 4th annual chapter sponsored free summer concert provided for the senior residents of the county.
2015 Fund Balance
2015 ANNUAL REPORT
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John Lennon, Professor Of Vocal Performance,
Emeritus Emporia State University, says, “I
contend that singing is an inborn response in
those moments of absolute emotional tranquility.
Babies sing to themselves. The fact that we
recognize no identifiable melodic sequence does
not mean that it is not singing. Such spontane-
ous oral response has sustained emission,
rhythm, pitch variation and emotional expres-
sion. Like the infant, we sing because we feel
good and singing makes us feel even better.
When we sing to ourselves we are, in effect,
communicating with the inner-self … it may well
be counterproductive to one’s well being not to
sing.“ Preschool and kindergarten teachers have
known for a long time that children learn best
through songs. They remember the material
easier and it is easier to keep them engaged in
the activity. It could be as simple as someone
who told us that it was something we shouldn’t
do because it wasn’t pleasant to listen to or the
self-talk that says it doesn’t sound good enough,
so don’t do it. Lennon asks, “Is the logic that if
one ‘sounds better’ one ‘enjoys‘ it more? Do we
sing primarily to sound better? It is a coveted
fringe benefit, but hardly the primary reason why
we sing.”
Singing Starts
in Infancy
Reprinted with permission from the Barbershop
Harmony Society Website. www.barbershop.org
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Email: bgeorge@tm.net
Phone: (989) 832-3276
The Barbershop Harmony Society has many great resources available to assist music educators in
teaching barbershop harmony in the classroom! From warm-ups, to tags (codas), to entire songs
which you may photocopy and distribute to your students for FREE! An educator will find every-
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and even college!
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increases poise, self-esteem &
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adds a rich, more pleasant quality to speech.
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is an ageless enjoyment – you are never too young or too old.
“Singing fortifies health,
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