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Barbershopping, whether singing in a quartet,chorus, or just woodshedding, is a joyous cel­ebration of our musical heritage. If only life couldalways be so sweet!

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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 1986VOL. XLVI No.5

The HARMONIZER (ISSN 0017-7849) is theofficial publication of the Society for thePreservation and Encouragement of BarberShop Quartet Singing In America, Inc. (S.P.­E.B.S.a.S.A.). It Is published In the months ofJanuary. March, May. July. September andNovember 8t 6315 - 3rd Avenue, Kenosha.Wisconsin 53140.5199. Second·class postagepaid at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Editorial andadvertising offlcos ara at the InternationalOffIce. Advertising ratos available upon request.Publisher assumes no responsibility for returnof unsolicited manuscripts ur art\'\Iork. Noticeof change of address should be submitted to theeditorial offices of THE HARMONIZER, 6315- 3rd AVE., KENOSHA, WISCONSIN 53140­5199, at least thirty days before the nextpublication date. A portion of each member'sdues is allocated to cover the magazine's sub­scription price. Subscription price to non­members Is $6 yearly or $1 an Issue. Foreignsubscriptions are $12 yearly or $2 an Issue.Copyright, 1986, by the Socloty for the Pre­sorvation and Encouragement of Barber ShopQuartet Singing In America, Inc.

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(5farmonizerA BI·MONTHLY MAGAZINE PUBLISHED FOR AND ABOUT MEMBERS OFS.P.E.B.S.O.S.A.• INC" IN THE INTERESTS OF BARBERSHOP HARMONY.

Features

6 CONVENTION WEEK IN SALT LAKE CITY

10 OSMOND BROTHERS NAMED 1986 HONORARY MEMBERS

12 CHORUS OF THE KEYS HOSTS SARASOTA MID·WINTERCONVENTION

14 PHOTOS OF THE 1986 INTERNATIONAL QUARTETS ANDCHORUSES

28 COMPETITION SCORING SUMMARY

30 A.I.C. SPONSORS COACHING SESSIONSby Kenny Hallon. Bluegrass Student Union

CONVENTIONSINTERNATIONAL

1987 Hartford, Conn, June 28·July 51988 San Antonio, Tex, July 3·101989 Kansas City, Mo. July 2·91990 San Francisco, Calif.

To be scheduled

1987 Sarasota. Fla,1988 Washington, D, C,1989 Honolulu,.Hawaii1990 Tucson. Ariz,

MID·WINTERJanuary 28·31January 27·30

To be scheduledJanuary 23·28

32 BARBERSHOP AND BALALAIKASby Donald Wheeler

36 REJUVENATION PLAN BRINGS CHAPTERS BACK TO LIFEby Jim DeBusman, Music Generalist

Ron Rockwell, Administrative Field Representative

38 DUKES OF HARMONY AND THE VOCAL MAJORITY PRESENTTHE BEST OF BARBERSHOPby Art Gaiger

40 PLANS FOR BARBERSHOP HARMONY COMMEMORATIVESTAMP NEED YOUR HELPby Wilbur Sparks

42 SIDE STREET RAMBLERS SING FOR I.S,M.E. IN AUSTRIAby Brian Beck

44 MEET THE 1986 GREETING CARD DESIGNERby Julie Perry

50 RECALLING 42 YEARS OF HARMONYby Stephen Elgas

Also In This Issue

46 CHAPTERS IN ACTION 52 BARGAIN BASEMENTHARTFORD REGISTRATION

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king Aloud•I

by Hugh A. Ingrahm, CAEExecutive Director

International Officers

President. Gilbert L. Lefholz, 13316 E. 51stStreet. Kansas City, MQ 64133

Immediate Past President, John T. Gillespie,712 Newgate Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Vice President, James D. Richards, 1459 Clar­mar Avenue. Roseville. MN 55113

Vice President, Darryl Flinn, P. O. Box 2879,7975 Cleveland Avenue NW, N. Canton.OH 44720

Vice President-Treasurer, James C. Warner.6750 Poplar Avenue, Suite 202, Memphis,TN 38138

Board Members

One of the pleasant jobs I do here at theInternational Office is read our 16 dis­trict publications. Once, in the "dear,dead days beyond recall," when I was thepublic relations director for the SocietyI used to read every chapter bulletin aswell. But no more. That's taken care ofby HARMONIZER editor Lynne Soto.I still, however, read every district bul­letin. Which is a long, roundabout way ofgetting to the what the heck I'm tryingto say.

Just today I received the latest editionof the Central States "Serenade." Lots ofinteresting things, especially with theRural Route 4 winning international.Two things, though, really caught myeye. Deserved a second look. Or even athird.

The first was an ad for a show beingheld in Kansas City featuring the FourUnder Par, Rural Route 4, Special Touchand - The Merry Mugs. Now anyone offirst three aforementioned quartets couldcarry a show by themselves. Top talent.But it was because of the Merry Mugsthat I just had to see this show. So manymemories. They sang at the board recep­tion at the Kansas City convention in1962, the year I came on staff. Theywere part of the first group of quartetsI took to entertain at the naval base inGuantanamo Bay, Cuba back in the'60s. They sang on the first comedy quar-

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tet show at an international convention.For years they were one of the top showquartets in the Society. Dan Henry and"Old Sara Jane."

But, you know, right on the adjoin­ing page to the ad was a picture of theBooneville River City Chorus on theircharter night. Now that deserved a secondlook. And a third. Dark pants. White,long sleeve shirts. Bow ties and armbands. "Boy," I thought to myself,"I've been there." And never had agreater time in my life.

Do you remember your charternight? And the events leading up to it?How would people respond to barber­shop? Would there be anyone there?Would we lose our shirts? How do youhandle a "big name" quartet? Fear.Excitement. Wonder. Pride. How manyemotions can you name?

I've been involved in a number of char­ter nights in a number of capacities:as a volunteer and a staff member, as acharter member and as a member of asponsoring chapter, as a member of aguest quartet, and as an area counselor.I really hope, if it hasn't already hap­pened, that you can, someday, be a partof a charter night/first show of a newchapter. It's without question one of themost heartwarming experiences in bar­bershopping.

Cardinal, Roger Davidson, 1201 ArundelDr., Kokomo, IN 46901

Central States, Ron Abel, 10232 Barton, Over·land Park, KS 66214

Dixie, Charles McCann, P, O. Box 40969,Nashville, TN 37204

Evergreen, Tucker Goodwin, 7240 GilhurstCrescent, Richmond, BC V7A lN9

Far Western, Sam Barger, 610 Smith ridge Park,Reno, NV 89502

Illinois. Robert cearnal. 416 North 9th. Mas.­coutah, IL 62258

Johnny Appleseed, Roy Wergers, 8681 Mock­Ingbird Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45231

Land 0' Lakes, Del Ryberg, 306 - 17th St.,SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Mid·Atlantic, Don Vienne, 5212 Farm PondLane, Columbia, MD 21045

Northeastern, Richard Young, HomestaedFarm, Moultonboro, NH 03254

Ontario, Dyson Pinhey, 16 Parkside Crescent,Ottawa, ONT K2G 385

Pioneer, James C. Gougeon, 38421 Harper,Mt. Clemens. MI 48043

Rocky Mountain, Fred Wiese, 3711 S. HarlanSt., Denver, CO 80235

Seneca Land, JIm Eldridge, 211 JeffersonSt. Warren, P A 16365

Southwestern, Julian White, 4101 Glenmera,N. Little Rock, AR 72116

Sunshine, L. Brett WhIte, 1631 South 8ayshoreCourt, Coconut Grove, FL 33133

And Past International Presidents

Hank Vomacka, 1881 Rose Street, Sarasota,FL 33579

Marritt Auman, 2400 Wassner Dr., West Lawn,PA 19609

Burt Huish, 1531 Julie Lane, Twin Falls, 10B3301

International Office

HUGH A. INGRAHAM, CAE, Executive Director

JIM De SUSMAN, Mus;c GeneralistO. WilLIAM FITZGERALD, Mgr" Special EvellisTOM GENTRY, Music S/JccialistMEL KNIGHT, Music SpecialistDOLORES KOBROW, l!:.-.:ccut;ve Secretar)'WARREN LEISEMANN, Data Processing Mgr.JOE LILES, Dir, Music Education alld SeroicesBilL MYERS, Music SpecialistROBB OllETT, Director of Com 11111 II icatiOilSRON ROCKWEll, Field RepresentativeFRANK SANTARELLI, Director of Finallce

and AdministrationLOUISE SHAPLEY, Manager, Office SystemsLYNNE SOTO, PublicatiOlls EditorGARY STAMM, Mgr Audio-1/iSlwl ServicesBURT SZABO, Mus;c Specialist

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Are We Listening?by Gil Lefholz

International President

I must prevail upon you to allow me tore-cycle the Salt Lake City conventionone more time. While every aspect of thecompetition and convention was thril­ling and exciting, I would be remiss if1 did not share with you the absoluteecstasy I felt in presenting the RuralRoute 4 with their championship tro­phy.

I believe I can brag and extol the plea­sures of this task, and even take the priv­ilege of writing an extra paragraph ortwo, because until this time in our So­ciety's history an International Presidenthad never presented tho championshipto a quartet from his own chapter! It'slike presenting your own child with theblue ribbon in the baby contest.

The Rural Route 4 are part of mybarbershopping history family and chap­ter! To say I remember them when,would be an understatement and serveneither them or me; suffice to saynicer guys you'll never meet and thechampionship is in good hands. Theywill carry forth the banner of barbershopharmony and represent each of us withhumility and pride. Certainly I share inthe excitement and pleasure of theirchampionship, as I believe you do. Need­less to say, Kansas City is jumping!

Heartiest congratulations are also inorder for the Alexandria Harmonizers,and to all the other winners in Salt LakeCity. These winners, our competitors,continue to make our conventions thegreatest, and provide us with thrillsbeyond expectation.

The presentation of honorary mem­berships to the Osmond Brothers wasanother highlight. And the Osmondkidsl Will they someday stand wherethe brothers stood; on our stage, at

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another international convention thank­ing the Society and singing the praisesof barbershop harmony? Let's hopeso!

While enthusiasm is at a high pitchshouldn't we be telling someone aboutour great hobby? If you haven't doneso, do it today. You owe it to yourneighbor, a co-worker or the guy in thechurch choir looking for another way toextend his vocal expertise!

Board actions have been reported else­where. Topping the list of these actionswas the election of officers. Heartiestcongratulations to Darryl Flinn, our 1987president. I know he will appreciate andreceive the same support you have givenme.

Speaking of support! Shortly afterour return from Salt Lake City I receiveda phone call from Past InternationalPresident Phil Embury. Due to a recentillness he was unable to join us in SaltLake City. We visited at length about anumber of things concerning our Society.

It has been my very good fortune,during my tenure as president to have hadcontact and the opportunity to becomebetter acquainted with many of the elderstatesmen in our Society. The welfareof our Society is always uppermost intheir minds and their concern and lovefor barbershopping never wanes. We havegrown in so many ways, and much ofthis growth can be attributed to the fore­sightedness of these leaders, who throughthe years have added their strength toour already good and sound foundation.If given the opportunity, make the mostof conversation with these men. It willmake you reminiscent of your childhood,and remind you of the intellectual geni­uses your parents became as they grew

older ... or as we grew older! So it is inbarbershopping. Twenty years ago itwould never have occurred to me that aPhil Embury, a Dean Snyder, or an ArtMerrill could tell me anything about thishobby of ours, but today.

By the time you read this, the 1986Harmony College will be only a memory. , . but what memories! The regularswill have chalked it up as another funfilled learning experience in their bar­bershop lives. The rookies will be aghastat the excitement that was crowdedinto the week, and wonder in amazementhow they ever missed out before! Andthe ever faithful faculty who untiringlyserve, will have packed it away for an­other year.

Perhaps we've been negligent in tip­ping our hats to the men who make upthe Harmony College faculty each year.Certainly we should not take their dedi­cation and hard work for granted; so toJoe Liles and his brilliant staff ... thankyou! Can you imagine what this organi­zation would be if every member couldthrill to the experience of HarmonyCollege, basking in the knowledge andteachings of these men? You are appreci·ated and applauded for your dedicatedefforts. Surely it was Barbershopperslike these that made Bill Park ask thequestion; ARE WE LISTENING?

Listening to the needs of our mem­bers! Listening to the suggestions of ourmembers! Listening to the hopes of ourmembers! Our Society can only becomegreater if we LISTEN and fulfil theseneeds and these hopes; and continue tolisten as we MAKE MUSIC MEAN MEM­BERSHIP! ~

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Convention Week InSalt Lake City

The 48th annual International con­vention returned to Salt Lake City. Utahfor the second time. The 1986 gatheringwas as much of a success as the 1980version. More than 8,900 Barbershoppersand their families enjoyed a sunny weekand the warm hospitality of the Salt LakeCity host chapter, the Beehive Statesmen.

Two European quartets competed inthe quartet contest for the first time. TheHappy Nite Quartet from the Societyof Nordic 8arbershop Singers (S.N.O.B.S.)and the Gilt Edge from the BritishAssociation of Barbershop Singers(B.A.B.S.) were warmly welcomed bothduring the contest and at other con·vention activities.

CONTEST RESULTSSinging from the Salt Palace Arena

stage were 50 quartets and 16 choruses.The Rural Route 4 (Central StatesDistrict) from Kansas City, Missouri tookthe gold. They placed fifth in 1985. Thiswas the eighth time the quartet sang onan International contest stage since theirfirst competition in 1976. This is the firsttime the gold medal quartet and thecurrent International president are fromthe same district, city and chapter.

The Interstate Rivals and Vaudevilleexchanged their 1985 standings withVaudeville (Mid·Atlantic District) placingthird and the Interstate Rivals (CardinalDistrict) taking second. The Cincinnati

Kids (Johnny Appleseed District) placedfourth, moving from eighth place in1985. The fifth place medal went to theChiefs of Staff (Illinois) who also com·peted in 1985 when they finishedtwelfth.

Scott Werner, lead of Vaudeville, had abusy Saturday. Finishing third with thequartet was the icing on the cake af·ter he directed the Alexandria, VirginiaHarmonizers to their win as choruschampion. This is the Harmonizers firstgold medal.

Another duel for second place wasfought by the West Towns Chorus fromLombard, Illinois and the Southern Gate­way Chorus from Western Hills (Cin-

The Vocal Majoritv and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir presented a sr>ocial concert for convention Barbershoppers on Sunday morning in the Tabernacloon Temple Square.

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The Genoral Assembly Chorus from Research Triangle Park, N. C. entertained in the lobby of theMarriott Hotol.

The Association of InternationalChampions IA.I.C.) show featured theInnsiders (19761, 81uegrass Student Uni·on 11978), The Rapscallions (1984), SideStreet Ramblers 11983), The ClassicCollection 11982), and The New Tra·dition 11985). The Most Happy Fellows(1977) sang their swan song and receiveda certificate from the Society for theirmany accomplishments, The quartet iswell known for their "Wizard of Oz"routine which was recently filmed for a

Three Society leaders, II to rl Dick Ellenbergerand Art Merrill, past International presidents;Dean Snyder, International historian at theDECREPITS meeting.

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CONVENTION HAPPENINGSBarbershop harmony was the featured

activity in Salt Lake City during con­vention week. Media coverage was ex·cellent for the entire convention.

used lor the lirst time during the 1987Hartford convention. The use of a uni­versal entry form for chorus and quartetcontests was also approved. This willstandardize the entry procedures for allSociety contests.

Four members of the 1987 executive committee II to rl Gil Lefholz, immediate past president;Darryl Flinn, president; Morey Jennings, vice president; and Jim Warner, vice president. Vicepresident/treasurer Jim Richards is not shown.

Convention chairman George Beagley (far left)met with Hugh Ingraham and Gil Lafholzduring convention week.

INTERNATIONAL 80ARD ACTIONInternational President, Gil Lelholz,

led the International board of directorsthrough their Wednesday meeting agenda.

International Officers who will serveduring 1987 were elected.

President: Darryl Flinn INorth Can·ton, Ohio)

Immediate Past President: Gil Lelholz.IKansas City, Missouri)

International Vice President: JamesWarner IMemphis, Tennessee)

International Vice PresidentlTreasur­er: Dr. Jim Richards (Minneapolis,Minnesota)

International Vice President: MoreyJennings (Marion, Indiana)

Convention sites for 1990 wereselected. San Francisco, California willhost the International convention" andTucson, Arizona will welcome thoseattending the mid-winter convention.

The International board approved arecommendation that Laws and Regu­lations committee draft the language tochange the Society's by-laws to includethe position of a music vice president foreach chapter. Dyson Pinhey, Inter­national board member from the OntarioDistrict, requested consideration of thisadditional office.

Decisions related to contests centeredon the chorus competitions. An Inter­national chorus contest super-finals wasapproved. The chorus contest will bedivided into two rounds. The first roundwill involve the 16 district choruses onFriday afternoon. Six chorus finalists willbe selected and they will compete onSaturday night in conjunction with, andprior to, the quartet finals. The scoresfrom the two rounds will be combined toselect the winner. This format will be

cinnatiL Ohio. They tied making itnecessary to break the tie by the Sound

score. This placed Lombard in second andWestern Hills in third place. Dr. GregLyne, West Towns director, foundhimself facing director Jim Miller for asecond time in three years. Miller retiredas director of the Louisville Thorough­breds, 1984 chorus champion, but agreedto direct Western Hills after their 1985director, Dave Smotzer of The Rapscal­lions, moved to Toledo.

The Phoenicians of Phoenix, Arizonawere directed by Lou Laurel and tooklourth place. Rudy Partin led the GeneralAssembly Chorus of Research TrianglePark, North Carolina to a lifth placefinish.

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of July. Organ,zed by the Osmond Broth·ers, the annual event is staged at BrighamYoung University in Provo, Utah. Morethan 4,000 Barbershoppers and theirfamilies were transported to Provo by100 buses. The show and fire worksdisplay attracted 50,000 to the B.Y.U.stadium. The Barbershoppers attendingthe show were part of the program,singing a number of favorite barbershopsongs.

Convention week ended with the jointSunday morning concert presented by theMormon Tabernacle Choir and VocalMajority of Dallas IMetro), Texas. TheTabernacle was filled to over-flowing.Barbershoppers stood in the doorways;others viewed the concert in a nearbyassembly hall on closed circuit television.The concert was also broadcast through­out the Temple Square grounds. Thechoir and chorus presented a program ofdevotional and inspirational music.

During the week the Presidency of theChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter·daySaints welcomed the executive com­mittee to Salt Lake City. LDS PresidentEzra Taft Benson; First Counselor Gord·on B. Hinckley; and Second CounselorThomas S. Monson met with the com­mittee in the church office and PresidentBenson then sang a song with the group.The Presidency also attended the VocalMajority - Mormon Tabernacle Choirconcert on Sunday.

AWARD WINNERSThe International bulletin contest

sponsored by P.R.O.B.E., the Society'sorganization for public relation officersand bulletin editors, named the winningchapter bulletin editors at their Fridaymorning meeting.

The top five bulletins are:First Place: HOT·AIRE, editor Don

Sprouse, Monterey·Peninsula, Cali­fornia

Second Place: OVERTONES, editor,Dick Teeters, Greater St. Paul Area,Minnesota

Third Piace: QUAKER QUARTET·TER, editor, Gayle Sherrodd, Whit·tier, California

Fourth Place: TONE CRIER, editor,Frank Schaller, Ridgewood, NewJersey

Fifth Place: GREEN MOUNTAINOVERTONE, editor, Steve Tremp·er, Burlington, Vermont

The International Office also an­nounced 12 public relations awards.Certificates will be presented at the Fall

The Most Happy Fellows announced theirretirement at the A.l.e. Show of Champions.II to r) Bob Hodge, Larry Hassler, Jack Lyonand Ken Hawkinson.

ady, New York chapter, served as anofficer of the Northeastern District, andwas a member of the International boardand executive committee prior to beingelected president.

A.I.C. sponsored the Sing With The.Champs booth for the second year.Barbershoppers were able to sing withseven champion quartets on Friday andSaturday morning. A.I.C. contributed$2,000 to the Institute of Logopedicsfrom the proceeds raised by the event.

The special "Light of Liberty Show"was a very popular event on the Fourth

The A.l.e. Show of Champions.

..The Mass Sing in front of the Salt Palace was led by Joe Liles, director of music education andservices.

The Sing With Tho Champs booth was againa big success. Burt Huish, past Internationalpresident, sang with tho Most Happy Fellows.

special television program about theInstitute of Logopedics.

The Society presented honorary lifememberships to the Osmond Brothers­Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay. The Os·monds began their careers as a quartetsinging barbershop harmony with Societymember Dr. Val Hicks writing many ·oftheir early arrangements and acting astheir coach.

Art Merrill, 1955·56 Internationalpresident, received a special award for hisyears of service to the Society. Art wasfounder and president of the Schenect·

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SPECIAL THANKSThe Beehive Statesmen'and their ladies

auxiliary, the Queen Bees, deserve a bigthank you for organizing a fun-filled con·vention. Convention chairman, GeorgeBeagley led a hard working team throughtheir second successful Internationalconvention.

District conventions for the recipients.Polk County, Florida and Orlando,Florida chapters for participating innationally televised Disney EasterParadeWhittier, California chapter, KnudsenBrothers quartet and 19B5 Inter­national champion quartet The NewTradition for participating in theMusic Educators National Confer,ence in Anaheim, CaliforniaThe Side Street Ramblers for par­ticipating in International Music Edu­cators National Conference in AustriaDubuque, Iowa chapter member SteveLueke for his United Press Inter­national wire service photo of a snowsculpture depicting a smiling bar­bershop harmony singerMinor Leaguers quartet and Wayne The Ne\'/ Tradition said farewell to their championship year.

Lawhorn, Mason City, Iowa chapterfor the story in the MAAPCO Em­ployees magazine ci rcu lated nationwide.

Ver Fadders Mustache quartet fromDowney, California chapter for per­formance on daytime program "Gen­eral Hospital"139th Street Quartet for cameoappearance on NBC-TV program"Cheers"Lake County, Indiana chapter mem­bers Roger McLaughlin, John Stocks,Tom Foss, Rudy Tlngloll and JimOyster for story in Inland Steelemployee newspaper.John Peed, San Juan County, NewMexico chapter, published "A Begin·ners Guide To Barbershop Singing" inthe American Choral Director's Associ­ation magazine.

Steve Diamond, Santa Monica, Cali- The Rural Route 4 sing after their win in the quartet contest.fornia chapter for article in DIS·COVERY magazine, November issue.Dalla$ (Metropolitan), Texas chapterfor Cottownbowl Parade and MormonTabernacle Choir appearances,Austin, Texas chapter for participationin ABC-TV's "Texas 150" program

Gil lefholz, International president, prosents the chorus trophy to Royall Geis, president of theAlexandria Harmonizers.

Convention photos by Jim Miller Photography.

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(Photo courtesy of tho Deseret News, Saltlake City. Utah.)

The Capitol City Four heard aboutO. C. Cash and the founding of S.P.E.B.·S.Q.S.A. in 1939. They drove 1,500miles to compete in the first contest inTulsa, Oklahoma and took second placeto the Bartlesville Barflies after a sing­off to determine first place.

Howard competed in 1940 with thePlough City Four from Canton, Illinois.This quartet was also in the finals. The1941 contest brought the Capitol CityFour back to the contest stage and theyagain placed in the finals. From 1942to 1945 Howard competed with the WhizCandy Makers. The quartet, sponsored bythe Beich Candy Company of Blooming·ton, Illinois, always finished in the finals.

Since 1945, Howard has attendedconventions as a spectator. At 84 yearsof age, he's now planning for his 49thand 50th contests in Hartford and SanAntonio. Howard now lives in Cisco,Illinois. He is a retired farmer and em-ployee of Picture Craft Company. .r.I

The Whiz Candy Makers, (I to r) Dwight Dra­goo, tenor; Glenn Howard, lead; Floyd Mier,bari; and George Wendt, bass.

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If someone asked you to recall what youdid during the months of June or Julyfor the past 48 years would you be ableto remember? Barbershopper GlennHoward can. He's attended every inter­national convention sponsored by theSociety since 1939.

Howard began singing barbershop har­mony at the age of 17 with the OrioleFour from Illinois. The quartet sangseveral times at the Illinois State Fairin Springfield, beginning in 1924.

In 1927, Howard formed the CapitolCity Four while living in Springfield.The quartet included Dwight Dragoo,tenor; Roy Fox, lead; Glenn singing bari;and Fred Raney, bass. They sang on theSchultz Baking Company radio programfor 18 months and toured Illinois forGovernor Honer in 1936. They wereperformers on the National Barn Dance,the WLS Alka·Seltzer radio program duroing 1939 and in 1941 recorded an albumfor RCA Victor.

The Happy Nito quartet from Sweden wereinterviewed hy Gerry Pond (left forefront)for the Voico of America Radio program.

Donna and Gil Lefholz at the President'sDinner.

The Gilt Edge, representing B.A.B.S., warmup before the contest.

A continuont of B.A.B,S. woll-wishors followedtho Gilt Eduo quartot to the convention.

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Osmond Brothers Named 1986Honorary Members

The Osmond Brothers (I to rl Alan, Wayne, Merrill and Jay.

"The secret of our success is the founda·tion we gained singing barbershop har­mony."

Words from an 1nternational quartetchampion? No,

The comment was made by Jay Os·mond, one of the four Osmond Brotherswho were named the Society's honorarymembers for 1986.

AI"n, Wayne, Merrill and Jay acceptedtheir honorary memberships at the Satur­day night quartet contest in Salt LakeCity. Speaking of their singing careers,they recalled learning barbershop har­mony under the guidance of Barbershop­per Dr. Val Hicks. Hicks arranged manyof their early songs and introduced themto the barbershop show stage in the early1960s. The quartet sang for their firstbarbershop auqience at a Pasadena,California chapter show in 1961.

The Osmond Brothers sang at manyFar Western District shows and alsosang barbershop harmony during theirappearances at Disneyland in 1961 and1962. The quartet expanded their audi­ences through television appearances onthe Lawrence Welk and Andy Williamsshows during 1962-1964. They begantheir recording career in 1969. From theirmany recordings, 29 became gold records.

The quartet expanded to includebrother Donny in 1968. Soon after, withthe addition of sister Marie, the Osmond

Brothers changed the name of the groupto the Osmonds.

During the mid-1970s the four broth·ers moved into producing televisionshows when Donny and Marie began theirown TV variety program. The familybecame involved in other television pro­duction work through their companyOsmond Productions.

In the 80s the Osmonds have con­tinued their musical careers. Three of the

Osmond brothers have formed a country/western group. Marie has become acountry/western vocalist, and Donnyis making singing appearances and rec­ords. The brothers are also involved inproducing television shows, mass audi­ence spectaculars (such as the Light ofLiberty Show in Provo for July 4th),and other entertainment packages,

Recently Alan's sons have started sing­ing the same music their dad learned asa boy - barbershop harmony. The foursons Michael (10), Nathan (9), Douglas(8), and David (6) sang for conventionBarbershoppers after their dad anduncles received their honorary member­ships. The young quartet sang 'We'reThe Osmond Brothers" as their openerand followed with "Side By Side."

In selecting the Osmond Brothers ashonorary members, the executive com­mittee cited that, "The Osmond Brothersare famed performers and entertainers.They are nationally recognized in themusic world. Considering their start inbarbershop quartet singing, the nationalrecognition during their television debutand their continued interest in music,the Osmond Brothers are granted ourSociety's honorary membership." ~

Two generations of Osmonds, each with their beginnings in barbershop harmony.

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Chorus Of The Keys HostsSarasota Mid-Winter Convention

The Sarasota Committee is hard at workplanning for what promises to be anotherfun·filled Mid·Winter Convention. Threeshows are planned; for Friday night,Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.An afterglow will follow each of the even·ing shows at the headquarters hotel, theHyatt Sarasota.

The Friday night show will featurethe Sidekicks from Orlando and Tampa,ninth place finalists in Salt Lake City,the Tampa Heralds of Harmony Chorus,and the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys,together with other quartets from bothchapters.

On Saturday-afternoon you'll be enter­tained by the 1986 International Quar·tet Champion Rural Route 4, fourthplace medalist Cincinnati Kids, fifthplace medalist Chiefs of Staff, and thesuper entertaining Dapper Dans of Dis­ney World. The Rural Route 4 andDapper Dans will appear again on Satur­day night (with completely differentprograms) together with the second placemedalist Interstate Rivals and thirdplace medalist Vaudeville.

The first Seniors Quartet Contest wasa resounding success in Tucson last yearand will be held again in Sarasota on Fri­day afternoon. Details for entering thispopular event can be found on the facingpage.

Another successful Tucson event wasthe Saturday morning Food for ThoughtBreakfast which will also be repeated inSarasota. Its purpose is to serve as an ideaexchange. Anyone having ideas on howto improve membership, chapter pro­gramming, quartetting, chorus singing,etc., is invited to submit them. Let yourimaginations run wild. Just send them toBill FitzGerald, Manager, Special Events,S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., Inc., 6315 Third Ave.,Kenosha, WI 53140·5199. They shouldbe camera ready, typed on plain whiteletter size paper with no limit as to thenumber of submissions per person.They'll be duplicated, gathered into pack·ets, and distributed to all attending thebreakfast. It's not necessary that youattend the convention to submit ideas.

A Historians Rally will be held im·mediately following the breakfast. Alldistrict and chapter historians are in-

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vited to attend together with anyoneelse with an interest in preserving ourbarbershop harmony heritage.

No trip to Florida would be completewithout taking the time to tour some ofthe state's world-famous attractions. Agood sampling has been arranged for youby the convention committee.

On either Tuesday, January 27, orWednesday, January 28, you can travelby bus to Orlando to tour both DisneyWorld and the EPCOT Center. The tourswill leave the Hyatt at 7 a.m. and willreturn at 8 p.m. The cost is $45 perperson.

On either of the same dates there willalso be a bus trip to Orlando to visitSea World featuring Shamu, the two tonperforming killer whale, and a myriad ofother attractions guaranteed to pleaseeveryone. The time schedule and cost isthe same as the above.

Want a shorter trip? On January 27,28 and 29 you can visit the RinglingMuseums described at length on page 12of the July/August HARMONIZER.The tour on the 27th will include din·ner and will depart from the Hyatt at3 p.m. returning at 8 p.m. The tours onthe 28th and 29th will include lunchand will depart from the Hyatt at 9 a.m.,returning at 2 p.m. The cost for eachtour is $30 per person.

Still looking for something to do?On January 27, 28 and 29 there's a tourto St. Armand Key and its famous shop·ping center, one of the world's largestwith over 150 stores, specialty shopsand eating places in a circular complex.The tour on the 27th will include din­ner and will depart from the Hyatt at3 p.m., returning at 8 p.m. On the 28thand 29th the tours will include lunch andwill leave the Hyatt at 10 a.m., returningat 3 p.m. The cost for each tour is $30per person.

Dinner at Old Heidelberg, one of Sara·sota's largest and oldest restaurants, willbe a feature on Wednesday, January 28.Transportation will leave the Hyatt at8 p.m. and will return later in the even­ing. The cost of $20 per person includesyour transportation, dinner, gratuitiesand entertainment. Get your ticketsearly for this one; it was sold out last

time we were in Sarasota.Save some of your energy for Thurs­

day night because you'll be kicking upyour heels at the "Class Reunion" din­ner/dance. Following a sumptuous roastbeef dinner, you'll dance to the rhythmof your favorite tunes from the '30sand '40s spun by one of northern Flori­da's favorite disc jockeys. All of this isin a room decorated so as to put youright back in the middle of those greatyears. Dress is strictly casual. If you havea high school or college letter sweater,beanie, or the like stored away in yourattic, get it out and bring it along.There'll be a prize of two Hartford can·vention registrations for the couple dres­sed most authentically. Cocktail hourwill begin at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at7:30 p.m. And then, dance the nightaway. The cost for this trip back in timeis only $20.50 per person.

Forms for ordering tickets to the tours,dinners, Seniors Quartet Contest andFood For Thought Breakfast will beincluded with the show ticket orders asthey are sent out.

Note that for those purchasing thecomplete show/registration package ­tickets to all three shows plus registrationfee - there is a five dollar savings. Also,a further note regarding priority seating.In order to receive this privilege, it isnecessary to purchase one registrationeach for the largest number of ticketsordered for anyone show. For example,Jim and Mary Smith are going to Sara'sota and plan to attend all three showsand want priority seating for each. Theirshow/registration packages would cost$35 each for a total of $70. Jim's parentslive in Sarasota, can attend the Saturdayshows only but want to be sure to bescated together with Jim and Mary inthe priority section. The cost of theirtickets would total $40 plus $20 for tworegistrations to ensure that their seatingneeds are met. Therefore, Jim's orderwould total S130 and the parents wouldalso be entitled to attend the Saturdayafterglow should they so desire.

Plan now to pack up your sun andswim gear and head down to sunnySarasota in January. ~

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Second Annual Seniors Quartet ContestThe first Seniors Quartet Contest was so successfulthat the second annual contest will be staged inSarasota during the 1987 Mid-Winter convention.You're never too old to compete on the Internationalstage in this contest! Get your entry form in earlyso you qualify for this special competition.

ELIGIBILITY1. Any Society member (including Frank H. Thorne)

who is 55 years of age at the time of the contest;the cumulative age of the quartet members mustbe at least 240. (eg. ages 55, 68, 57, and 60)

2. All quartets must be registered with the Society.Details may be obtained from the Quartet Re~is­

try at the International Office.3. All members of competing quartets must be re­

gistered for the convention.

JUDGING1. Society quartet contest rules as modified above

by the Contest and Judging and Executive com­mittees will apply.

2. No A & R session will take place.3. There will only be a finals contest, no preliminary

or elimination sessions.

GENERAL1. The contest will be held on the Friday afternoon

of the mid-winter convention, starting at 2:30p.m.

2. Entry forms may be obtained from the Inter­national Office and should be returned to theInternational Office.

3. Entry forms should be submitted no earlier thanNovember 1 and no later than December 31 andwill be restricted to the first 20 received, subjectto reconsideration by the executive committeeif circumstances warrant.

SARASOTA MID·WINTER CONVENTION REGISTRATION

Enclosed is my check/money order for:

Ouantity Total AmountL:onventlon Registrations <2l::>1Friday Night Show @510Saturday Afternoon Show @510Saturday Night Show@510Complete Show Registration pkg. @535

I Total Amount

Although it is not necessary to purchase a registrationto obtain show tickets, NON·REGISTRANTS willnot be assigned seats until after December 15, 1986at which time tickets will go on sare to the gonoralpublic. REGISTRANTS will be assigned immediatepriority seating in the odrdor in which their registra­tions are received.· Registrants will also receive anamo badge, entry to the afterglows, and a housingform from the headquarters Hyatt Sarasota enablingthem to obtain special convention rates.

DATE RECEIVED

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Make checks ,layable to: S.P.E.B.S.a.S.A. 1987Mid-Winter Convention.

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1986 International Convention

Medalists

RURAL ROUTE 4 - First Place Gold MedalistKansas City, Missouri (CSD)(I to r) Jim Bagby, bari; Willard Yoder, bass; Calvin Yoder,lead; Don Kahl, tenor. Contact: Calvin Yoder, Rt. 2, Box317A, Garden City, MO 64747. Telephone: (816) 862-8343.How's Ev'ry Little Tiling In Dixie; If The Rest Of The WorldDon't Want You,· Tie Me To Your Apron Strings Again; BringBack Those Rock-A-Bye Baby Days; My Mother's Eyes; MyMissouri Home

INTERSTATE RIVALS - Second Place Silver MedalistLouisville, Kentucky (CARD)(I to r) Kipp 8uckner, tenor; Joe Connelly, lead; Jay Hawkins,bass; Geo(f Mucha, bari. Contact: Jay Hawkins, 1103 Broad­fields Dr., Louisville, KY 40207. Telephone: (502) 896-6969.There'll Be Some Changes Made; The Little Boy; Pal Of MyCradle Days; Mammy 0' Mine; At The End Of The Day WithYou; Nobody's Sweetheart

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VAUDEVI LLE - Third Place 8ronze MedalistAlexandria, Virginia (M·AD)(l to rl John Casey, tenor; Scott Werner, lead; Bill Cody,bass; John Hohl, bari. Contact: Scott Werner, 3302 N. Brad­ford St., Dale City, VA 22193. Telephone: (703) 670-2668.The Key To Success With The Beautiful Girls; Oh, How IMiss You Tonight; My Cutey's Due At Two·To-Two To-day;The End Of The Ro"d; Those Vaudeville MenlWho Will BeWith You When I'm Far Away?/Now's The Time To Fall InLove; Back In The Old Routine

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CINCINNATI KIDS - Fourth Place Bronze MedalistWestern Hills (Cincinnati), Dayton Metro & Cincinnati, Ohio(JADI(I to r) Randy Graham, tenor; Scott Brannon, lead; SteveThacker, bass; George Gipp, bari. Contact: Randy Graham,705 Kiowa Trail, Lima, OH 45805. Telephone: (419) 999·2022.Wedding Bells Are Breaking Up That Old Gang Of Mine/JustAnother Poor Man Gone Wrong/Goodbye, BoyslWe AllFall; / Wish I Had A Girl; I Found The End Of The Rainbow;Anna In Indiana; I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now; My WifeIs On A Diet

CHIEFS OF STAFF - Fifth Place Bronze MedalistOak Lawn, Arlin9ton Heights & Lombard, Illinois (ILL)(I to rl Tim McShane, tenor; Chuck Sisson, lead; Don Bagley,bass; Dick Kingdon, bari. Contact: Don Bagley, 951 Banbury,Mundelein, I L 60060. Telephone: (3121 949·8696.Sam, The Old Accordion Man; The Old Piano Roll Blues;St. Patrick's Day Parade/MacNamara's Band/It's A Long, LongWay To Tipperary; Every Tear /s A Smile (In An Irishman'sHeart); Little Town In The Ould County Down; I. Used ToCall Her Baby

1986 Finalists

139th STREET QUARTETWhittier & Indian Wells Valley, California (FWD)(I to r) Jim Kline, bass; Doug Anderson, tenor; Larry Wright,lead; Peter Neushul, bari. Contact: Peter Neushul, 3114 Mar­tingale, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274. Telephone: (213)541·7452.Don't Take Your Lines From Dime-Store Novels/Brush UpYOllr Shakespeare; 1927/Charleston; Swanee; The Best TimesI Ever Had (lOwe 'Em To My Good Old Dad); (If I Were You)I'd Fa/lin Love With Me; How Come I Can't Get The Girls

REMEMBER WHENPhoenix, Arizona (FWD)II to r) Fraser Brown, lead; Galen McClain, bari; Rick Wells,bass; AI Mau, tenor. Contact: Galen McClain, 3934 E. SahuaroDr., Phoenix, AZ 85028. Telephone: (602) 996·1498.Down By The Old Mill Stream; Rain, Rain Go Away/Let ASmile Be Your Umbrella; The Gang That Sang Heart Of MyHeart; Who'S Sorry Now/Someday You'll Want Me To WantYou; I'm Nobody's Baby; When My Baby Smiles At Me

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KNUDSEN BROTHERSPhoenix, Arizona (FWD)(I to r) Owen Knudsen, bari; Jak Knudsen, bass; Lynn Knud·sen, lead; Curtis Knudsen, tenor. Contact: Jak Knudsen, P. O.Box 5162, Giendale, AZ 85312. Teiephone: (602) 978·8509.To The Swimmin' Hole With A Fishin' Pole/Barefoot Days;Schoolyard Sweetheart/"A" You're Adorable; If The RestOf The World Don't Want You; Something To Write The FolksAbout; M·O· T-H-E-R; Someone Is Losin' Susan/If You KnewSusie

SIDEKICKSOrlando & Tampa, Florida (SUN)(l to r) Harold Nantz, tenor; Dave LaBar, lead; Don Barnick,bari; Randy Loos, bass. Contact: Dave LaBar, P. O. Box16232, Clearwater, FL 34279. Telephone: (813)855-5915.The One Rose IThat's Left In My Heart); I'm A Star; No OneLoves You Any Better Than Your M-A-Double M- Y; If TheyString Me Up I'll Never Live It Down; You're Some PrettyDoll/Pretty Baby; When Your Hair Has Turned To Silver

PROS 'N' CONSDundalk, Maryland IM·AD)(I to r) Harry Williamson, tenor; Kevin King, lead; Tom Ewald,bass; Fred King, bari. Contact: Harry Williamson, 253 LindenAvenue, Wilmington, DE 19805. Telephone: (302)998-3086.Roses of Picardy; That's What I Call A Pal; Singing With MyDad ISon); Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella/Powder Your FaceWith Sunshine; Time After Time; Bye Bve Blues

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1986

Semi

FinalistsBASIN STREET QUARTETGreater New Orleans & Lafayette, Louisiana ISWD)(I to rl Hank Bryson, tenor; Arthur Swanson, lead; Paul Melan·can, bass; Joel Bourgeouis, bari. Contact: Art Swanson. 9709Robin Lane, River Ridge, LA 70123. Telephone: (504) 737·lB79.Who'll Be The Next One (To Cry Over You); If You Were TheOnly Girl In The World; I'm Singing Your Love Songs ToSomebody Else; The Gang That Sang Heart Of My Heart

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BENCHMARKSLombard, Illinois (ILL)(I to r) Jim Foley, bari; Ben Williams, lead; Dave Boo, bass;John Erickson, tenor. Contact: John Erickson, 1270 ExeterCourt, Wheaton, I L 601B7. Telephone: (312) 963·35BO.Sing Me That Song Again; We'll Have To Pass The ApplesAgainlThere's A Little Bit Of Bad In Every Good LittleGirl; Let Me Call You Sweetheart; Sweet Georgia Brown

ACTIVWestern Hills ICincinnati), Ohio (JAD)II to rl Woody Woodrow, bari; Dick Baker, bass; Randy Chis·holm, lead; Bob Moorehead; tenor. Contact: Woody Woodrow,117 Tate Avenue, Englewood, OH 45322. Telephone: 15131B32·2163.Open Your Arms My Alabamy; Caroline, I'm Coming Back ToYou/Carolina In The Morning; Dearie; My Melancholy Baby

THE RITZDetroit No.1 & Grand Rapids, Michigan IPIO)II to rl Jim Shisler, tenor; Ben Ayling. bass; Doug (Nicl Nichol,lead; Clay Shumard, bari. Contact: Clay Shumard, 11605Rock Drive, Middleville, MI 49333. Telephone: (616) 795·7365.St. Patrick's Day Parade/MacNamara's Band/It's A Long, LongWay To Tipperary/It's A Great Day For the Irish; Little TownIn auld County Down: Vou're The Flower Of My HeartSweet Adeline; I've Only One Idea About The Girls AndThat's To Love 'Em

HIS MASTER'S VOICEWestern Hills ICincinnati), Ohio (JAD)(I to rl Don Gray, tenor; Chuck Voung, lead; Gil Storms,bass; Dave Jung, bari. Contact: Don Gray, 9 Filson Place,Cincinnati, OH 45202. Telephone: (513) 421·2413.Let's Gather 'Round The Player Piano; Padellin' Madelin'Home; If You Were The Only Girl; Mention My Name InSheboygan

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MISSOURI VALLEY MUSIC COMPANYWaterloo, Iowa & Omaha, Nebraska (CSD)(I to r) John Baughan, tenor; Jon Ellis, lead; Dave Pinkall,bass; Leil Erickson, bari. Contact: Jon Ellis, 2011 S. 145 Ave·nue, Omaha, NE 68144. Telephone: (402) 334-7803.What A Wonderful Wedding That Will Be; Won't You Sing MeAn Old- Time Love Song; Daisy Bell/In The Good Old SummerTime; From The First Hello To The Last Goodbye

HARMONYWORKSHilltop, Minnesota (LOU(I to r) Bill Wigg, tenor; Dean Haagenson, lead; Jerry larrison,bass; Dave Nyberg, bari. Contact: Dave Nyberg, 3381 SumterAvenue S., Minneapolis, MN 55426. Telephone: (612) 936­9656.Shine On, Harvest Moon; My Melancholy Baby; For The SakeOf Old Lang Syne; Five Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue/SomebodyStole My Gal

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INN'S-N-OUTT'SHouston, Texas (SWD)(I to r) Ken Litman, tenor; Mike Borts, lead; Tom Pearson,bass; Guy McShan, bari. Contact: Guy McShan, 9007 Concho,Houston, TX 77036. Telephone: (713) 774·7742_Song For Mary; Dear Little Boy Of Mine; I'm Making A StudyOf Beautiful Girls; If We Can't Be The Same Old Sweethearts

K. C. CONNECTIONKansas City, Missouri (CSD)(I to r) Rich Huyck, bari; Larry Wilson, bass; Wayne Lankenau,lead; Rod Rule, tenor. Contact: Rich Huyck, 204 NW 44thStreet, Kansas City, MO 64116. Telephone: (816) 452-8385.Forgive Me; In The Land Where The Shamrock Grows; Don'tLeave Me Mammy; My Little Silver Lady

NORTHEAST EXTENSION8angor-Pen Argyl, Delco & York, Pennsylvania; Cherry Hill,New Jersey (M-AD)(I to r) Allan Ziegler, bari; Richard Lemley, bass; Roy Eckert,lead; Darrel Hill, tenor. Contact: Roy Eckert, 17 Jarvis St.,Pemberton, NJ 08068_ Telephone: (609) 894-8678.I'm All Dressed Up With A Broken Heart; Sunny Side Up;Powder Your Face With Sunshine/Smile Darn Ya Smile;I'm Looking For A Girl Named Mary

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1986 Quarter unaiis s

FOUR UNDER PARManhattan & Westchester County, New York (M-AD)(I to r) Roger Payne, tenor; Joe Hunter, lead; Frank Hendricks,bass; Brian Horwath, bari. Contact: Frank Hendricks, Route116, Somers, NY 10589. Telephone: (914) 277-4732_We Sold New York (Parody); Red Men (Parody)

NORTHERN COMFORTSt. Paul, Minnesota (LOll(I to rl Jeff Griese, tenor; Duane Rygg, lead; Mike Faris, bass;Rick Anderson, bari. Contact; Rick Anderson, 1475 N. St.Albans, St. Paul, MN 55117. Telephone: (6121 489-5393_Down In The Old Neighborhood; Margie/No No Nora/MyBlushin ' Rosie

CELEBRATION!Hilltop, Minnesota (LOll(I to r) Roger Williams, tenor; Kirk Lindberg, lead; John Kor­by, bass; Jim Emery, bari. Contact: Kirk Lindberg, 11970Albavar Path, Inver Grove, MN 55075. Telephone: (6121450·1288.Little Pal; There'll Be Some Changes Made

THE IVY LEAGUEMonroe & Wayne, Michigan (PIOI( I to r) Jim Pollard, bari; Scott Turnbull, lead; Robert Hart­ley, tenor; Dave Drouillard, bass (kneeling). Contact: Jim Pol·lard, 44740 Oregon Trail, Plymouth, Ml 48170. Telephone:(3131459-5257.Take Me Out To The Ball Game; Wait 'Til The Sun Shines,Willie (Parody)

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YESTERDAY BOUNDSaratoga Springs, New York (NEDI(I to rl Pat Gilgallon, tenor; Gary Glidden, lead; Dave White,bass; Archie Steen, bari. Contact: Gary Glidden, 10649Terry Drive, Sough Glens Falls, NY 12801. Telephone: (518)793-4570.If I Could Do Just One Thing, I'd Play Piano Like That ManIn The Band; Put Me To Sleep With An Old Fashioned Melo·dy (Wake Me Up With A Rag)

HARMONIC TREMORSBellevue, Bellingham & Anacortes, Washington (EVGI(I to r) Ralph Scheving, tenor; Doug Broersma, lead; ClayCampbell, bass; Matt Campbell, bari. Contact: Matt Campbell,4149 W_ Old Belfair Hwy., Bremerton, WA 98312_ Telephone:(2021479-5792.Who's Sorry Now; How Could You Believe Me When I Said ILove You When You Know I've Been A Liar All My Life/It's A Sin To Tell A Lie

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COPYRIGHT '86Arlington & Alexandria, Virginia (M·AD)(I to r) Bill Colosimo, tenor; Mike Wallen, lead; Steve White,bass; Bob Austin, bari. Contact: Bob Austin, 6203 BealeCircle, Riverdale, MD 20237. Telephone: (3011 779-4528.I'm Sitting On Top Of The World; The Sweetheart Of SigmaChi

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CHEERFUL NOISEPolk County, Orlando & Tampa, Florida (SUN)(I to r) Gene O'Dell, tenor; Roger Ross, lead; A. Paul Agnew,bass; Bill Billings, bari. Contact: Gene O'Dell, 6695 Breckin­ridge Court, Lakeland, F L 33803.Someone Is Losin~ Susan/If You Knew Susie; I Wonder What'sBecome Of Sally

SPECIAL TOUCHTopeka, Kansas; Kansas City & Sedalia, Missouri (CSD)(I to r) Richard Kready, tenor; David Krause, lead; MatthewMoore, bass; 8ud Clark, bari. Contact: David Krause, 4917 N.Bellaire, Kansas City, MO 64119. Telephone: (816) 454·0755.Gatta Be On My Way; If I Had The Last Dream Left In TheWorld

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ROYAL CHORDSMENLivingston, Montclair & Somerset Hills-Plainfield, New Jersey(M·AD)(I to r) Don Reckenbeil, bari; Gregory Zinke, bass; MarkPowell, lead; Dane Marble, tenor. Contact: Mark Powell, 223Watchung Avenue, Upper Montclair, NJ 07043. Telephone:(201) 783·1089.(Looking At The World Through) Rose Colored Glasses;Lost In The Heart Of My Own Home Town

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BANK STREETAlbuquerque, New Mexico (RMD)(I to r) Tony Sparks, tenor; Dick Giese, lead; Farris Collins,bass; Toby Balsley, bari, Contact: Dick Giese, 14120 DomingoRoad NE, Albuquerque, NM B7123, Telephone: (505) 294·4697,So Long, Mother; If You Can't Get A Girl In The Summertime(You'll Never Get A Girl At All)

GOLDEN HERITAGEWest Portland, Oregon (EVG)(I to r) Tim McCormic, bari; Mike McCormic, lead; LowellSmith, bass; Paul Krenz, tenor. Contact: Tim McCormic,9370 SW Washington Dr" Tigard, OR 97223, Telephone:(503) 246·05B3,No One Loves You Any Better Than Your M·A-Double M- Y;I'm Gonna Hop Off A Train, Skip Down The Lane, AndJump Into My Mammy's Arms

CLASSIFIED LADSProvidence, Rhode Island; Worcester & Framingham, Massa­chusetts (NED)(I to r) Steve Irish, tenor; Ralph St, George, lead; Bill Mitchell,bass; Jim Hecox, bari, Contact: Bill Mitchell, 101 EpworthStreet, Worcester, MA 01610, Telephone: (617) 752-1331,When You Look In The Heart Of A Rose; Margie/No NoNora/My Blushin' Rosie

BEST OF FRIENDSGreenwood & Indianapolis, Indiana (CARD)(I to r) Dave McPhee, tenor; Dave Galbraith, lead; Art Atkin·son, bass; Jerry McPhee, bari. Contact: Dave Galbraith, 1432W Demaree Road, Greenwood, IN 46142, Telephone: (317)7B6-9004,Forgive Me; Whatever Happened To The Old Songs

THE PARTNERSWellesley & Concord, Massachusetts (NED)(I to r) Rick Ottman, tenor; Don Johnson, lead; John Mac­Donald, bass; David Patterson, bari. Contact: David Patter­son, 27 Ridgewood Lane, No, 2, Gardner, MA 01440, Tele­phone: (617) 632-9382,So Long, Mother; Let Me Call You Sweetheart

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SOUND DECISIONTerre Haute, Indiana ICARDI(I to rl Bob Montgomery, tenor; John Rector, lead; TerryWence, bass; Dave Keith, bari. Contact: Dave Keith, Rt. 13,Box 273, West Terre Haute, IN 47885. Telephone: (3171832·2526.From The First Hello To The Last Goodbye; Little Pal

HEARTLANDTuscaloosa, Alabama (D IX)(I to r) Keith Jennings, tenor; Charles Foster, lead; Tom Cain,bass; Jim Cain, bari. Contact: Tom Cain, 1600 15th Street EE·301, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. Teiephone: 12051556·8860.The Sweetheart Of Sigma Chi; Nobody Knows What A RedHead Mamma Can Do

HAPPY NITE QUARTETRonninge, Sweden IS.N.O.B.S.I(I to r) Roddy Brun, tenor; Gunnar Neidenmark, lead; RolfSoderlund, bass; Greger Soderlund, bari. Contact: BertilNordstrom, Solfagravagen 95, S·141 42, Huddinge, Sweden.You Don't Have To Live In Dixieland To Sing A Dixie Tune;At The Moving Picture Ball

SAN FRANCISCO STORM DOOR & WHALE OIL CQM·PANYMarin & Peninsula, California (FWDI(I to rl Wayne Mansfield, tenor; Don Gubbins, lead;Jim Sher­man, bass; Bill Tieberg, bari. Contact: Jim Sherman, 2853Lexford Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124. Telephone: (408)265-9034.My Honey's Lovin' Arms; T1,at Old Quartet Qf Mine

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ON THE BOARDWALKDenver Mile Hi, Colorado (RMD)(I to r) John Coffin, bari; Duane Bosveld, bass; Chris Sonder·by, lead; Jerry Lentz, tenor. Contact: Duane Bosveld, 936 E.9th Avenue, 8roomfield, CO 80020. Telephone: (303) 469­2823.Red Head; Oh, You Bealltiful Doll

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MATCH POINTAsheville, North Carolina (DIX)(I to r) Bob Eubanks, bari; Chuck Greene, bass; Scott Hughes,lead; Ed Scruggs, tenor. Contact: Chuck Greene, 47 Map/eRidge Lane, Asheville, NC 2B806. Telephone: (704) 255·B505.Song For Mary; I Wonder What's Become Of Sally

EASY STREETTacoma & 8ellevue, Washington (EVG)(I to r) Bob Hodge, tenor; Neal Booth, lead; Forrest LaMotte,bass; Steve Barclay, bari. Contact: Bob Hodge, 354 SummitAvenue, Fircrest, WA 9B466. Telephone: (206) 565·1049.You're Breaking In A New Heart (While You're BreakingMinel; Who's Sorry Now/Someday You'll Want Me To WantYou

'LECTRIC CHORD COMPANYFargo·Moorhead, North Dakota (LOll(I to r) Bill Kilbourne, tenor; Gary Jacobson, lead; Brian John·son,. bass; trv Williams, bari. Contact: Bill Kilbourne, 3501S. 11th Street, 301, Fargo, ND 58103. Telephone: (70ll293·5571.Back In The Old Routine; Rose (Ring To The Name Of Rosel

THE ESOUIRESWarren, Pennsylvania (SLD)(I to r) Jeffrey Mahan, bass; Daniel Seaman, lead; Paul Ma·han, tenor; John Berenguer, Jr., bari (kneeling). Contact:Daniel Seaman, 7 E. Fairwood Drive, Lakewood, NJ 14750.Telephone: (716) 763·8953.Someone Is Losin' Susan/If You Knew Susie: My MelancholyBabv

GILT EDGEPlymouth, England (B.A. B.S.)(I to r) Jack Bird, tenor; Graham Willcocks, lead; Ian Wiseman,bass; Roger Williams, bari. Contact: Roger Williams, 41 WiltonStreet, Stoke, Plymouth, Devon, England, U. K.When Somebody Thinks You're Wonderful; Who'll Dry YourTears

POTENTIAL FAVORITESNashua & Manchester, New Hampshire (NED)(I to r) Matt Mercier, tenor; Ken Kopka, bass; Dave Kryger,lead; Steve Tramack, bari. Contact: Ken Kopka, 45 KimballHill Road, Hudson, NH 03051. Telephone: (603) 882·8412.No One Loves You Any Better Than Your M·A-Double M· Y;Gatta Be On My Way

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Second PlaceWEST TOWNS CHORUSLombard, IllinoisIllinois DistrictDr. Greg Lyne, DirectorSing Me That Song AgainI'll Make A Ring Around Rosie/Rosie/

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Kit Bag/It's A Long Long Way ToTipperary/Over There/Give My Re­gards to Broadway

Fourth Place .THE PHOENICIANSPhoenix, ArizonaFar Western DistrictLou Laurel, DirectorWhen The Music Man Came Into Town/

76 Trombones/Everybody Join TheBig Parade

Playa Vaudeville Song For Me Tonight

Fifth PlaceGENERAL ASSEMBLY CHORUSResearch Triangle Park, North CarolinaDixie DistrictRudy Partin, DirectorWho'll Dry Your TearsI'm A Star

THE OK CHORALEOklahoma City, OklahomaSouthwestern DistrictJim Massey, DirectorForgive MeIf They String Me Up I'll Never Live /t

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NARRAGANSETT BAY CHORUSProvidence, Rhode IslandNortheastern DistrictTed Doran, DirectorBarbershop ConventionsMake A Fool Of Myself Tonight

THE BIG ORANGE CHORUSOrange Park, FloridaSunshine DistrictChuck Griffith, DirectorWe'll Sing Another Jolson Song (Parody)So Long, Mother (Parody)

THE COMMODORESMinne.apolis, MinnesotaLand 0' Lakes DistrictDouglas Miller, DirectorSaturday Matinee, Musical Comedy, Old­

Tirne Variety ShowStep Right This Way Into Vaudeville/

If You Knew Susie/Soft Shoe Song

FRIENDS OF HARMONYEast Aurora, New YorkSeneca Land 0 istrictRonald Mason, DirectorSunny Side UpGive My Regards To Broadway

MILE HI CHORUSDenver, ColoradoRocky Mountain DistrictRon Kientz & Bill Niles, DirectorsSo Long, MotherTake Me To My Alabam'

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1986 Choruses

THEPROUDIMAGECHORUSBlack Hawk Metro (Waterloo), IowaCentral States DistrictDave Boyd, DirectorGoodbye, My Coney Island BabyIWe All

FallSt. Patrick's Day Parade/MacNamara's

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~~U~~ m.".__._=_~__~~_CASCADE CHORUSEugene, OregonEvergreen DistrictDenny Stiers, Directorrm Always Chasing RainbowsRain Rain Go Away/Let A Smile Be Your

Umbrella/I Get The Blues When ItRains

BANKS OF THE WABASHTerre Haute, IndianaCardinal DistrictMyke Lucas, DirectorPalO' My YesterdayGive Me A Good Old Mammy Song/

Carolina Mammy/My Mammy/Mammy0' Mine

GREAT LAKES CHORUSGrand Rapids, MichiganPioneer DistrictFran Jones, DirectorMy Wild Irish RoseTake Me To The Land Of Jazz

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SCORING SUMMARY

48TH INTERNATIONAL QUARTET CONTEST

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JULY 3·4

RANK Name of Quartet SND INT SP ARR TDTAL

1. Rural Route 4 .CSD 1512 1655 1560 33 47602. Interstate Rivals .CARD 1523 1631 1529 2 46653. Vaudeville. .MAD 1454 1628 1472 47 46014. Cincinnati Kids. .JAD 1433 1531 1535 lB 45175. Ch lefs of Staff .ILL 1443 1484 1487 2B 44425. 139th Streot Quartet. .FWD 1449 1534 1454 ·9 44287. Romember When. .FWD 1410 1463 1376 56 4305B. Knudsen Brothers .FWD 1399 1470 1399 35 43039. Sidekicks .SUN 1407 1480 1334 11 4232

10. Pros 'N' Cons .MAO 1289 1447 1369 ·14 409111. Basin Streot Quartet .SWD 92B 994 B17 26 276512. Benchmarks. .ILL 917 940 850 46 275313. The Rltl .PIO 919 957 B56 3 273514. Act IV . .JAD BB4 965 B66 lB 273315. His Masters Voice .JAD BB9 973 B51 15 272816. Missouri Valley Music Co. .CSD 914 91B B41 22 269517. Inn's-N·Outt's. .SWD 931 961 BOl ·1 2692lB. HarmonyWorks .. .LOL B62 925 B73 29 268919. K. C. Connection. .CSD B7B 941 B4B 13 268020. Northeast Extension .MAD BBl 954 B1B 26 267921. Four Under Par. .MAD 335 504 475 ·6 130822. Celebration I . .LOL 419 462 41B 7 130623. Northern Comfort .LOL 419 457 395 34 130524. The Ivy Leaguo .PIO 399 463 434 ·3 129325. Harmonic Tremors .EVG 432 453 401 3 128926. Yesterday Bound. .NED 41B 4B3 377 6 128427. Copyright '86 . .MAO 440 456 3B4 3 12832B. Special Touch. .CSD 423 444 403 10 128029. Cheerful Noise .SUN 393 477 396 12 127830. Rumors .ONT 422 417 419 16 127431. The Four of Us .SWD 419 44B 391 4 126232. Royal Chordsmen .MAD 391 462 395 3 125133. Northern Union .ONT 423 425 379 15 124234. Classified Lads .NED 394 42B 3B2 31 123535. Bank Street .RMD 421 43B 363 10 1232'

36. Best of Friends .CARD 393 430 406 3 1232'

37. Golden Heritage .EVG 37B 439 416 ·12 12213B. The Partners .NED 416 414 358 24 121239. Sound Decision .CARD 39B 432 377 3 121040. Heartland .DIX 3B9 442 3Bl ·3 120941. Happy Nite Guartet .SNOBS 390 435 366 17 120842. San Francisco Storm Door and

Whale orr Company .FWD 427 415 419 -5B 1203'43. Nickel City Harmony .SLO 3B7 435 377 4 1203·

44. On The Boardwalk .RMD 40B 392 397 2 119945. Match Point. .DIX 415 41B 36B -4 119746. The E squ ires .SLD 399 402 373 14 118647. Easy Street .EVG 401 426 325 23 11754B. Gilt Edge .BABS 3B8 42B 364 ·9 117149. 'Lectric Chord Company .LOL 362 401 373 1 113750. Potential Favorites .NED 337 362 304 5 1008

INTERNATIONAL CHORUS CONTEST SCORING SUMMARY

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - JULY 5, 1986

RANK Name of Chapter District SND INT SP ARR TDTAL TOTAL MEN

1. Alexandria, Virginia .MAD 535 552 520 33 1640 1052. Lombard, Illinois .ILL 521 555 517 25 1618' 1523. Western Hills (Cincinnati), Ohio .JAD 510 551 533 24 1618' 1034. Phoenix, Arilona . .FWD 500 533 546 14 1593 1255. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina .D1X 459 511 4B6 24 1480 516. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma .SWD 495 506 479 ·1 1479 B57. Providence, Rhode Island .NED 435 475 553 1 1464 BOB. Orange Park, Florida. .SUN 423 469 499 15 1406 799. Minneapolis, Minnesota .LOL 443 456 46B 16 1383 72

10. East Aurora, New York .SLD 440 443 438 30 1351 B5

". Denver, Colorado. .RMD 426 472 430 13 1341 7512. Black Hawk (Metro). Iowa .CSD 437 415 471 7 1330 5413. Ottawa, Ontario .ONT 412 442 435 32 1321 B714. Eugene, Oregon. .EVG 447 435 432 5 1319 B515. Terre Haute, Indiana. .CARD 413 431 411 16 1271 7516. Grand Rapids, Michigan .PIO 391 391 393 21 1196 60

• Ranking tie broken by scores In Sound - Article 26 of Offlcial Contest Rules.

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A.I.C. Sponsors Coaching Sessionsby Kenny Hatton

Bluegrass Student Union

Well, the Association of InternationalChampions Quartet Development Pro­gram is off and running! The first threeguinea pigs report rave reviews of theirfirst effort. I suppose you're wonderingby now just what the AICQDP is? It'syet another attempt on the part of theAle to encourage quartetting. The re­cent change in the Ale ScholarshipProgram, which now sends recipientsto Harmony College, has been so success­ful, the past champs are looking for otherways to use our organization efficientlyto help quartet-men learn more aboutquartet singing,

We decided the most practical waywould be to work in conjunction with theexisting Mini·H EP Program at the districtlevel. We felt that in order to make astrong contribution to the schools, weshould send an active AIC quartet, themembers of which could not only coachand teach, but perform for the generalsessions as well.

The AIC board of directors agreed tosponsor three quartets from its ranks asa test, to see if the program would beworthwhile. The quartets received anhonorarium from the AIC treasury (re­venue generated by the annual AICShow and by past champs' record sales)in addition to their expenses from theparticipating districts.

The districts and the quartets wereselected according to distance, preferenceand scheduling, although not necessarilyin that order, but the heartening thingwas ...all the quartets and District Di­rectors of Music Education were anxiousto participate. The decisions were made.On June 6 and 7 the Bluegrass StudentUnion headed for Joe Jenkins' JAD"Apple Corps," and the Classic Collec­tion set sail for Sam Breedon's Sunshine"Sizzle," while on July 25 and 26 theSide Street Ramblers wound up at Clem­son University for Neil Bruce's DixieMini-HEP School.

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Brian Beck reports by phone that agrand time was had by all at Clemson. Itcertainly was swell of the Side StreetRamblers to take on this job so soon aftertheir trips to Europe and Australia! I alsoreceived written comments from studentsand faculty of the Sunshine and JADschools.

"I was delighted that our havingthe Classic Collection for our Sizzle wasthe start of an effort by the AIC to makewhat I believe will become a very pro­ductive contribution to the Society'sbetter singing goals. Though a quar­tetter myself since 1956, I guess I'dalways thought of the AIC as a groupwho got together annually to put on anAIC Show on Wednesday night and fig·ured they must argue a lot about whohad the toughest year in which to win.The idea of using all this talent, know­ledge and experience to teach others isgreat - and about 15 years overdue."

Cline Clary, Editor, The Sunburst,Winter Haven, Florida

"Some coaches have all the answersbut none of the experience. These guyshave both!"

Eric Christensen, High GearSunshine District

"There is nothing more inspiring thanto have a championship quartet show youhow to do it and perform it right in frontof you. For me, it makes me want towork harder to get back to the Inter­national stage ... this is a chance to real·ize that they are just like you, but havepaid the price to become Internationalchampions."

Ed Berry, ShowtimeJAD

"It's great to see the champs back inthe trenches."

Neal Oxman, Back Porch Majority,JAD

"Not only were the Classic Collec­tion most generous in providing fantasticentertainment at our general sessionsand Saturday Night Afterglow, George,Terry and Curt worked e,ight hours onthe quartet coaching staff with 16 quar­tets while Larry came to my rescue anddid an outstanding job of teaching thechorus directors' classes. The SunshineDistrict is indebted to the AIC and theCollection for making this the greatestSIZZLE in the history of our district."

Sam Breedon, SunshineDistrict DME

"Best coaching session I've ever ex­perienced. "

Bernard Bastachy, Caddyshack Four,Sunshine District

The fact that all three of the Mini­HEP Schools mentioned experienced re­cord attendance this year reflects the factthat these are quite possibly some of thebest and healthiest schools in the wholeSociety. Now we can fully appreciate thegood work Sam, Joe, and Neil are doing,not to mention the other faculty mem­bers. It is evident to us the Mini-HEPProgram was in good order before theAle ever came along. We only hope ourprogram will add to theirs, making agood thing even better. In 1987 comesour next test; we have been authorizedto send six active AIC quartets as facultymembers of six Mini-H EP Schools. Thechallenge will be to be as helpful andproductive in districts where the Mini·HEP Programs are less sophisticatedand more sparsely attended. We willalso attempt to increase attendance atthese six schools by advertising to theregistered quartets in the applicable dis­tricts. In any event, if we are successful.our next goal will be to expand the pro­gram to include all 16 districts annually.It certainly is great to be "back in thetrenches." See you there! '"

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Barbershop and Balalaikasby Donald Wheeler

Barbershopper Don Wheeler (far left) with quartet members from the Sharing A No-.... Song '86choral group, Jim Hall, Dave Clapp and Dave Goikie.

Can you imagine being in a park in Si·beria on July 4th, singing barbershopto "In The Good Old Summer Time?"In addition to this, our choral groupsang II America, The Beautiful" and otherAmericana songs, passed out Americanflags and other souvenirs to the Russianadults and children who were there.Our Independence Day celebration endedwith both Russians and Americans singingsome of their folk songs.

In the Fall of 1985, the "Sharing aNew Song '86" choral group of men,women and young people (ages 12-70)was organized to learn some Americana­type songs in preparation for a trip latein June 1986, for an 18-day singingtour of the Sovlet Union. During theyear we learned several show songs,jazz, spirituals, Stephen Foster songs,several religious songs and also a fewsongs in Russian. Stan Bates, bulletineditor of the Concord, Massachusettschapter, where we are both members,originally called my attention to thegroup. I liked what I saw and heard, andsigned up to go, once it was determinedat the Montreal Fall Convention that theSounds of Concord would not be com­peting at Salt Lake City.

Late in June, 1986, a group of 44singers headed to Moscow, the capital

of the Soviet Union. I lined up threeother members of the tour group to singas a barbershop quartet with me. (Ithought "Siberian Sounds" would make agood name, but we never used it).

After a brief stay in Moscow, we andour Intourist guide, Marina, took thetrain, north about 200 miles, to the cityof Yaroslavl. The first afternoon wewere given the "bread and salt" welcom­ing reception in front of city hall. Every­one was in colorful costumes and we hadon our uniforms. We then paradedthrough a park to the banks of the VolgaRiver. Along the way, on each streetcorner, there was a musical or dancinggroup to entertain us, balalaikas, accordi­ans, singers, folk dancers, etc. Thesegroups had been recruited from Yaroslavland surrounding towns. A stage had beenset up near the river bank for our groupand two Russian choral groups (one ofmen and women in formal dress, and theother of teenage girls in colorful cos­tumes). We stood on three sides of arectangle and took turns singing. Thequartet made its first performance hereand was well received. It was a movingsight to see and feel the friendship thatthese people had for us. Many Russiansknow a few words of English, and withour dictionaries and sign language, it

was surprising how much could be com­municated.

That evening we did a joing concertwith the Yaroslavl choral group at thetown hall and sang to a capacity audi­ence. Their chorus is a permanent organi­zation and sang very well, especially ontheir folk songs. Following their singing,we were presented with special pins indi­cating that we were now honorary mem­bers of the Russian Choral Society.

The next night, our group and theYaroslavl choral group went on a boatride on the Volga River. Being so farnorth, darkness does not arrive until11 p.m., so it was like a day-time boattrip. Both groups did a little singing,but most of the time we were in smallgroups, talking about music, about ourfamilies and comparing life in Russia andAmerica. My roommate, who sang leadin our barbershop quartet, and I got to­gether with Andres, the pianist and assist­ant director, and his friend, Michael, aclassical giuitarist, and sang some bar­bershop tags that I had brought along.This was one of my goals on this trip ­to sing barbershop with some Russianmen. After the boat ride, Michael invitedus back to his home, a second floor, tworoom apartment where we met his wifeand eight year pld daughter. Such aninvitation is rare because Russians arediscouraged from associating with for­eigners. We spent the rest of the eveningtalking and comparing countries.

I still had one more goal to reach onthis trip, and this was to have our quar­tet sing in a Russian barbershop. Thiswe did in Irkutsk, and for the lady bar­ber. She didn't know what to make ofour music and our friendlieness, butcooperated anyway and let us take apicture of her with the quartet.

Prediction: The first barbershop chap·ter in the Soviet Union will be in Yaro­slavl. I plan to keep in touch with Andresand Michael and send them music fromtime to time. Also, we will be trying tofind a way for the Yaroslavl choralgroup to visit the U.S.A. It was a greattrip and we met many warm and friend­ly people.

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Rejuvenation Plan Brings Chapters -Back To Life

by Jim DeBusmanMusic Generalist

Ron RockwellAdministrative Field

Representative

Patient: Barbershop chapterMalady: Lack of enthusiasm, poor ad­

ministration, declining membership,loss of fun spirit once present ingroup, poor music program

Prescription For Cure: Large dose ofchapter rejuvenation plan

Treatment: Using Society materials andprograms take control of your chap­ter's administration and music pro­gram

Prognosis: Improved probability for re­turn to healthy chapter status

Every chapter has problems. Whileindividual chapters may think theirsituation is unique, the InternationalOffice, in working with chapter admin­istration, sees the same areas of concernthroughout the Society.

Some of the most common chaptercomplaints that are reported are relatedto chapter stagnation and loss of en­thusiasm among the membership. Re­ports of poor administration, decliningmembership, lack of organization andleadership, and inadequate music pro­grams are usual additional concerns.

One might think that once a chapterreaches this level of disorganization anddecline that its fate is determined and itwill only continue its downhill trend tothe point where it ceases to function.However there are chapters that haveproven there are other options to thissituation. These chapters have recognizedtheir problems, reorganized their leader­ship teams musically and administra­tively, established new goals and pri­orities, involved chapter members innew programs, and brought the fun backinto the chapter's singing and activities.

In talking with these chapters, theInternational Office staff discovered thatrather than invent new programs to ac­complish this task, the chapters haveused materials and programs that arereadily available from the InternationalOffice in the areas of music leadership,administration, membership developmentand program planning.

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With this in mind, the music andcommunication areas designed a programwhich could be presented to chapterswho recognize they have a less thandynamic chapter but don't know howto go about improving their situationthemselves. The plan takes an overviewof chapter organization and addressesall the areas of concern, rather thanseparating them as individual problems.This focus on the inter-relationships ofthe music and administration areas isthe key to the new program devoted tochapter rejuvenation. It stresses threemain areas - the music team, currentmembership and new member training.

Ron Rockwell, administrative fieldrepresentative, and Jim DeBusman, musicgeneralist, have been involved in rejuvena­ting a test group of chapters during 1986.Warren, Ohio; Boulder, Colorado; Jack­sonville, Florida; Great Falls, Montana;North Shore, Illinois; London, Ontario;and Omaha, Nebraska are among thisgroup. Each set aside four days duringwhich the rejuvenation plan was pre­sented to the chapter administrationand general membership. By condensingthe time involved in the presentation,the chapter is highly motivated andexperiences how it feels to be a part ofa well-run chapter.

The rejuvenation plan provides ideasthe members can use to better organizeand administer the chapter; improve theperforming chorus; organize the musicteam; and support the administration andgeneral membership. It deals with

orienting new membersimproving the vocal and overallperformance quality of all membersproviding continuity over the lifeof the chapteremphasizing funencouraging active roles by themembership

- supporting the chapter programsdeveloping fleXibilityplanning more singing opportunitiesconducting exciting rehearsals

One recommendation that chaptersparticipating in the rejuvenation program

are encouraged to adopt is the additionof a music vice president to their groupof elected officers. While the chapter hasofficers who are responsible for programplanning, membership development andadministration, the chapter's music sidehas not been represented by an electedofficer. The establishment of this newposition places the responsibility forthe music team in this office. The musicteam includes the music director, assist­ant directors, section leaders and otherrelated positions. This team is responsiblefor the chapter's musical decisions. Thisarrangement removes the sole responsi­bility for the music program from themusic director, involves more membersin the music program, and permits betterplanning between the music and ad­ministrative teams.

During the rejuvenation plan's packagepresentation, the International staffmembers first meet with the chapterpresident, chorus director, music vicepresident and music team. Some of thepoints covered in this meeting include:

how the chapter board supportsthe music teamjob descriptions for the musicand program vice presidents andthe music teamhow to place a chorus directorunder contracthow to make chapter meetingsmore interesting, educational andfunhow to teach a songhow to achieve better attendancehow to achieve rehearsal disciplinehow to establish performance re­quirementshow to utilize the teaching quartetmethodhow to incorporate learning tapesand their importancehow to develop a performancerepertoirehow to plan chapter retreats andtheir importancehow to present information aboutbarbershopping and the chapter toprospective members in order to in-

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form them of their commitmentto the chapterhow to conduct new membertraining and orientationhow to audition new membershow to welcome visitorshow to process a new member(flow chart)

Following the initial discussion of theplan, the program is then presented tothe chapter board. The presentation tothe general membership is conductedby the board and the music team. Thesame points are discussed and the mem­bers are shown how they fit into theoverall plan.

The entire process of rejuvenating achapter through this program extendsover a year's time. Initial contact withthe selected chapter is made three monthsprior to the plan's presentation. Duringthis time the chapter is informed aboutthe plan's general purpose and a musicvice president is selected. After thechapter becomes involved in the actualrejuvenation process, the InternationalOffice staff maintain follow·up contactwith the music team and the chapteradmi nistration.

District officers, area counselors, thedistrict membership development co­ordinator and director of music educationare involved in a chapter's rejuvenationin support roles. These district officers

are encouraged to attend the presen­tation sessions and maintain contactwith the chapter as it works to imple­ment its new programs.

The initial goal of the rejuvenationplan is to bring together the chapter'smusic and administration functions sothat they are both involved in planningand accomplishing the chapter's goals andactivities. Once this relationship is es·tablished, it will be possible to improvethe areas of music, leadership and mem­ber involvement. It has been proven thatactive members are more likely to renewtheir Society membership as they aremore satisfied in their participation inthe chapter.

The rejuvenation program is not di­rectly a membership recruitment pro·gram. Instead it works with existingmembers to increase their enjoyment andimprove the chapter's organization. Oncethis condition is established, chapterrecruitment drives will be more success­ful in attracting and keeping new and cur­rent members.

The decision as to which chapterswill be selected to participate in futurerejuvenation programs is now being madeby each District. The InternationalOffice receives recommendations fromDistrict presidents as to which chaptersin their districts could benefit from theprogram. The District membership de-

velopment coordinators (DMDCI anddirector of music education (DME) arealso consulted for their recommenda­tions. Those chapters under considerationare sent two questionnaires, one com­pleted by the chapter president, the otherby the music director. Their responses arereviewed to determine whether thechapter will benefit from the programand its level of interest in participatingin the rejuvenation program. If yourchapter is interested in participating inthe program, contact your DME, DMDCor District president.

Because the rejuvenation program usesmaterials which are already availableto Society chapters, it is possible forany chapter to begin working towardrejuvenating itself at any time. By im­plementing the ideas found in ChapterOfficer Training manuals, membershipdevelopment kits, and music programbooks chapters can rediscover the fun ofsinging and more efficient ways to ad­minister a chapter. If your chapter needssuggestions on how to start its rejuvena­ion on its own, call Jim DeBusman orRon Rockwell at the InternationalOffice for more information. With theirhelp you can guide your chapter to agreater enjoyment of barbershop har·mony.

Tho Omaha, Nebraska chapter loaders gathored to discuss the rejuvenation plan with Jim DoBusman (far loft) and Ron Rockwell (second from right).

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The Dukes of Harmoney AndThe Vocal Majority Present

The Best Of Barbershopby Art Gaiger

There are thrills a-plenty in this hobby ofours, whether they come from enter·taining at nursing homes, District shows,competitions, or whatever. There aregreater thrills that come from competingon the International stage, and for thefortunate few, winning a medal, yes,even a gold one. But there is anotherthrill that competes with all the rest forthe tingling of spine, the raising of goose·bumps, and the moistening of eyes. Thatone comes from being part of a massedchorus, surrounded by a few hundredother well-drilled 8arbershoppers, per­forming beautiful music for a large audioence, and then watching from the risersas they erupt from their seats in a pro·longed standing ovation because of themusic you have helped create.

That's the way it was, again, for theDukes of Harmony at this year's "BestOf Barbershop" concerts at Roy Thom­son Hall in Toronto, when they joinedthe great Vocal Majority chorus on therisers for the show finale to sing "Didn'tWe Girl," "On A Wonderful Day," and"The Lord's Prayer."

After a year of planning and pre­parations in Dallas and Toronto, theVocal Majority's advance guard ar­rived in Toronto on May 8 along withthe chorus' uniforms, props, and instru·ments. Ron Anderson, the Dukes' entre­peneur-showman from whose fertile brainthe "Best Of Barbershop" concept isderived, was on hand with the necessarytransportation. He also brought a certifiedcheque for $11,000 to post a bond withCanadian customs to permit the VMuniforms, etc. to enter the country.

On May 9, three flights brought theVM singers and some wives and sweet­hearts. They were greeted and sent onto their accommodations. At 8 p.m.,both choruses met in the Royal YorkBallroom for socializing, rehearsing, andentertaining each other with songs.

Refreshments were plentiful, giftswere exchanged, and new friendshipsformed while old ones were re·inforced.Early on Saturday morning, May 10,(how about 8:30 a,m.?) both choruseswalked the short distance to Roy Thorn·

son Hall. The visiting choristers showedenthusiasm over the facilities at thisconcert hall and its backstage facilities forthe performers. Then began the soundchecks, sound system calibrations andrehearsals. At noon, lunch was served bythe Dukes' Music Mates at an adjacentchurch. Then it was time to get ready togo on stage to open the matinee with"Showtime," an original Renee Craigsong written for this occasion.

There were three shows this year in­stead of the normal two on Saturday.This was due to the growing popularityof this event with the management ofRoy Thomson Hall. Whereas back in1983 they weren't sure they even wantedto let us rent the hall for our relativelyobscure art-form, they now wanted us todo an extra performance on Sunday fortheir subscription series. At this thirdshow, the patrons were the normalsymphony orchestra followers, and to betruthful, we suspected that they mightnot be as enthusiastic, nor would theyreact to the music as the loyal barbershopcrowd would. What a marvelous surprise I

Tho combined choruses performed during tho "Best of Barborshop" finale.

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They loved it all and became instant fans,applauding loud and long, and givingprolonged standing ovations just the sameas the two Saturday audiences. Withoutdoubt, this reaction was largely the resultof the combination of barbershop andshow tunes that were performed by thechoruses.

The Vocal Majority is a magnificentchoral ensemble, whether singing tra­ditional barbershop or the wide varietyof other songs they perform. The qualityof the quartets on the show was extreme­ly high, with the featured Rumors andClass Of The '80s quartets demonstratingInternational grade skills. Ottawa chap·ter's Sound Proposition provided somegut-busting comedy routines and whenthe six Duke quartets sang as a mini­chorus, it sounded like a chorus thatmight easily win a few District champion·ships. The quartet included MajesticAssembly, Catch '44, Current Affairs,Signature, Northland, and Rumors.

Following the matinee, both chorusesand 750 guests and patrons of the eveningshow enjoyed the world·famous beefdinner at Ed's Warehouse. And afterthe evening performance, 2,000 peopleattended the afterglow in the hall'sGrand Foyer, where a nine-piece bandplayed, quartets were showcased oncemore, and refreshments and food wereenjoyed by all. And when this ended, thedie·hards gathered back at the hotel forthe glimmer which went on \.mtil 4 a.m.One of the great traditions of this annualevent is to observe the interplay betweenBig John MacDonald of the Dukes,verbally jousting with the hotel securitystaff about noise, -when will it stop,--?etc. etc. Security won again, as usual!

Following the Sunday matinee, verylittle time remained before the VM hadto board their plane, but due to the wellcoordinated arrangements for luggage andbussing, there was time for two songsin the massive hotel lobby. Jim Clancyand Ray Danley directed us in "FromThe First Hello (To The Last Goodbye)"and "Keep The Whole World Singing."And then, it was all over, too soon itseemed, and then this great bunch ofBarbcrshoppers from Texas was gone!

Jim Clancy, a gifted and gracious man,remarked that the Saturday night showwas "the highlight of his VM directingcareer." I think the audience woulddefinitely agree, and there would beno dissenters in the Dukes. Just as ourown Ray Danley is largely responsible

Show organizers Ron Anderson lIeft) of theDukes and Brian Belcher of the Vocal Ma·jority.

Ray Danley, Dukes director (leftl and JimClancy, director of the Vocal Majority.

Rumors, the Dukes' featured quartet, includesDavo Beetham, William Moore, Richard Morri·son and Robert Lamont.

Class of the '80s, the VM's foatured quar­tet, includes Greg Clancy, Dan Bell, ToddWilson and Jason January.

for the Dukes' gold medal status of thepast, we suspect that the same could besaid for Jim Clancy and the VM.

And so, number four in the "Best OfBarbershop" series passes into history,carrying the acclaim of the many bar­bershop luminaries that attended, manyof whom are said to be convinced that

they witnessed the best quartet and char·us show, yet to be staged, anywhere!When we hark back to the first show andthe Thoroughbreds "shooting it out withthe Dukes" that's what they all saidthen, too. When we recall how RonAnderson talked the Gentlemen't Agree·ment out of retirement for our secondshow, and teamed them with The MostHappy Fellows, they said that was "thebest." And last year, when RamapoValley, the championship Sweet Adelinechorus joined our show and stole it rightfrom under our noses, we made legionsof the show's fans angry because wedidn't bring them back again this year!However, I think we calmed them downwith the Vocal Majority's visit. Now, theywant to know when they're coming back!

Hug~ Ingraham, the Society's execu­tive director, served as master of cere­monies on the first show, and also on thisrecent one. He commented, "The week­end is a unique experience in bar­bershopping, a combination of finesinging, superb hospitality, and withmembers from both sides of the borderinvolved. It's like a small Internationalbut without the pressure."

Jim Clancy offered his impressions,that "I n the past three weeks, we've hadthe privilege of performing with two ofthe finest choruses in the Society. Wefirst visited Rhode Island and sang withthe Narragansett Bay Chorus, and lessthan three weeks later performed withthe great Dukes Of Harmony in Toronto.Being the director of a relatively youngchorus, I was especially grateful for theopportunity we had, to learn from themore exoerienced ones. We were over­whelmed by the hospitality extended tous, and made hundreds of new friends.Boy, it's great to be a Barbershopper!"

For the moment, the Dukes are goingback to singing basics, to the pure joysof competing and having fun. Shows?Sure, we know how to put them on andwho to invite to sing with us. We'll beback, and when that happens, fill out theorder form and get your cheque in themail. You won't regret it, nobody hasyet!

So, who will be on the next "Best OfBarbershop" show? When will it be?Those are questions we cannot answer,yet. Whoever, and whenever, rest assuredthat Barbershoppers will read about itfirst in The Harmonizer.

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Plans for Barbershop HarmonyCommemorative Stamp Need Your Help

by Wilbur Sparks

Many Barbershoppers have wonderedwhy Uncle Sam has never recognized theimportance of barbershop harmony, amusical idiom which is native to ourcountry, through the issuance of a com­memorative postage stamp. In anticipa­tion of our 50th Anniversary in 1988,the Society is now in the midst of a cam­paign to persuade the U. S. Postal Serviceto do just this, and you can help. It willprobably not happen, in fact, unlessyou and many Barbershoppers do help,and help soon.

The Postmaster General makes thefinal decision on the subject matter ofthe 25 or so commemorative stamps thatare issued each year. However, he acts(almost always without questioning) onthe recommendations of the CitizensStamp Advisory Committee, composed ofabout 18 members, all private citizensfrom outside the Postal Service. Theyconsist of people well versed in history,graphics, art and other helpful areas.They meet every two months in Washing­ton, D. C. to examine a list of possiblesubjects prepared by a small staff.

Each commemorative stamp is issuedas a part of a series dealing with a singlesubject. Recent series have been GreatAmericans, Performing Arts, AmericanArchitecture, Hispanic, Folk Art, Ameri­cana, and the Literary Arts. Most stampsare issued on the 50th, 100th, or 150th(or multiple of 50) anniversary of anevent connected with the subject matterof the stamp. In any given year, proposalswhich are considered may number ashigh as 500, though the number whichis seriously proposed and advocated ismuch smaller.

The Society has already prepared aproposal for a "Barbershop Harmony"stamp, and has submitted it to the Citi·zens Stamp Advisory Committee. Thetime has come for assistance from all ofour members.

We are advised that in order to suc­ceed, support for a "Barbershop Har-

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mony" stamp must come from manyindividuals who favor its issuance. Thissupport need be nothing more than apersonal letter. You can start giving yoursupport by writing your personal letterto the Citizens Stamp Advisory Commit·tee. In addition, you can help by gettingothers to write their own letters.

Who besides yourself can help us inthis letter-writing effort? To name afew: 1) Anyone with an obvious exper­tise skill, or special interest in music,history or the arts - teachers, writers,scholars or performers; 2) those who areinterested or engaged in government ­members of Congress, governors, mayorsor other federal, state or local officials;or 3) people of any prominence - cele­brities, those with recognizable names, orthose with credentials in industry orbusiness. It will help if their message iswritten on their own letterhead.

What should the letter of endorse·ment say? First, it should be written inthe writer's own words. It can stressthe fact that barbershop harmony is anative American musical idiom ~ one ofonly four (plus the spiritual, jazz andthe cowboy baiiadl. It can state why, inthe writer's own view, barbershop har·mony is important to our country.

Second, the letter may refer to theroots of present-day barbershop har­mony: the singing of field hands on mid­19th century plantations and farms,quartets in minstrel shows of the late19th century, the "close harmony" or"curbstone" singing in our cities byyoung men during the early 1900s, andthe quartets of the vaudeville stage andthe recording studios of the 1900-1930era. Most important, however, was thesinging by ear that occurred in the home­town barbershop and the family parlorduring the early part of the 20th cen­tury.

Third, it is important to point out thatthe idiom of barbershop harmony ispreserved and nurtured today by the

Society for the Preservation and En­couragement of Barber Shop QuartetSinging in America, which (through itsquartet and chorus singing) will observeits 50th Anniversary in April, 1988.

Every letter on this subject should beaddressed to The Postmaster General,c/o Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee,475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington,D.C. 20260-6352. Be careful to keep atleast one copy for your file, and if otherswrite at your suggestion, try to obtaincopies of those letters also.

While letters from any citizen in sup­port of a barbershop harmony stamp willbe important, some of the most import­ant may come from your own senatorand the two congressmen who representyou. You can ask them to support youby sending each of them a copy of yourletter to the Citizens Stamp AdvisoryCommittee. Write them at either the U. S.Senate, Washington, D.C_ 20510, or theU. S. House of Representatives, Washing­ton, D.C. 20515. This copy should be ac­companied by a personal letter from you- their constituent.

The members of two congressionalcommittees may be particularly influen­tial for us in this campagin. The firstof these is the Senate Subcommittee onCivil Service, Post Office and GeneralServices. The members are: Senators TedStevens (R-AKI, chairman; Charles McC_Mathias, Jr_ IR-MDI, William L. Arm­strong (R-COI, Jeff Bingaman ID-NM).and Jim Sasser (D-TN).

Second, the members of the HouseCommittee on Post Office and CivilService may also be' particularly influ­ential. They are Reps. William D. FordID-MII,chairman; Morris K_ Udall ID-AZI,William Clay (D-MO), Patrician Schroeder(D-COI, Robert Garcia (D-NY). MickeyLeland ID-TX), Donald Joseph Albosta(D-MII, Gus Yatron ID-PA). Mary RoseDakar (D-OH). Gerry Sikorski (D-MNI,Katie Hall (D-IN), Ronald DellumsID-CAI, Thomas A. Daschle (0-501,

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The Chiefs of Siaff are proud to present their first album "Tribute." A tribute to the old songsand the Quartets that made them famous. Many of the songs included on Ihis recording havebeen associated with some of the legendary names in Barbershop history. From the NightHawk's immortal "Buddy, Can You Spare A Dime?" to the Mark IV's "Piano Roll Blues" and"Million Tomorrows." A quick trip to Detroit for Gentlemen's Agreement's "Ma, She's MakingEyes" and then back to Chicago for the Elastic Four's unforgettable "Mood Indigo." Also,humbly preserved herein are collected "oldies" arranged for and performed by such four­somes as the Suntones, Chicago News, Four Statesmen and Easternaires.

Ladies and gentlemen "Chiefs of Staff" invite you to join with them ill this labor of love.THIS TRIBUTE

-------------------------------,I Please send me: II _Albums@$8_00each~ $___ II - Cassettes@$8.00each=$___ W....'E [PLEASE PR lin II Add $1.00 per item for postage and handling. II Make check or money order payable to:

Chiefs of Staff STREET II 972 Howard St. Des Plaines, Il 60018 II Canadian order specify "U.S. Funds" CITY STATE llP II The d;slt;oot'on. s~e Of 3d.·ert:sing of unoffICial reoord'ngs is not a leptesenlalton thaI the COI1len!S of suW 10000d ngs iUe appropriale for coolest U$€I I1 -------------------------

JOHN W. LAWRENCEJohn Lawrence, past International

board member, died June 27 at the age of75.

A charter member of the Loganairre,Ohio chapter which was founded in 1959,Lawrence served as the Johnny Apple·seed District president in 1967 and 1968.He was an International board memberin 1969 and 1970. He was also electedto the Johnny Appleseed District Hallof Fame.

A 35 year member of the Society,Lawrence also belonged to the Buckeye­Columbus, Ohio and Polk County, Flori·da chapters during his barbershop years.

Lawrence, a retired carpet contractor,is survived by his wife, Christine; anda brother, Henry Lowry.

In Memory

Charles H, Schumer ID-NY), DouglasH, Bosco ID-CA), Gene Taylor (R-MOl,Benjamin A. Gilman (R-NY), Tom Cor·coran (R·IL), James A, Courter IR-NJ),Charles Pashayan, Jr., IR-CA), WilliamE. Dannemeyer(R-CA), Daniel B. CraneIR·IL), Frank R. Wolf IR-VA), and Can·nie Mack IR·FL),

In conclusion, remember you can helpimmensely by getting others to write.Look around for that high school musicteacher or church choir director. Finda contact in your mayor's office. Andif you know someone (who knows some·one, etc.) who can get to a Big Name,

You may have a blockbuster! Let's seehow many thousands of letters we cangenerate for a Barbershop HarmonyCommemorative Stamp!

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Side Street Ramblers SingFor I.S.M.E. In Austria

by Brian Beck

The Side Stroot Ramblors (I to rl Keith Houts, tonor; Brian Bock, load; Donnis Malono, bari; andEarl Hagn, bass.

For the second time, the Side StreetRamblers, 1983 International QuartetChampion, were invited by the Inter­national Society of Music Educators(ISME) to bring the barbershop style totheir convention at Innsbruck, Austriaduring July. We performed for them twoyears ago at Eugene, Oregon, and I guessthey liked us,

Like school teachers everywhere, theISME operates on a bare-bones budget;and they were only able to offer us a fewdays' lodging and meals. Our Society'sDirector of Music Education and Ser­vices, Joe Liles, was able to arrange agrant fro_m the Harmony Foundation toprovide our air fare and lodging.

Unlike Eugene, where the perform­ances had been in a large auditoriumso as to maximize the audience size,Innsbruck's facilities consisted of many,many small halls normally used for asymphony here, a music school's recitalsthere, and perhaps the local "Chorge­sang" (German singing club). So ourperformances were a little bit moreintimate than a chapter show atmosphere.

We were paired with a double quar­tet on the first concert, eight young mendoing quite a bit of Renaissance andRomantic light classical songs, but some­times throwing a little Kings' Singersmusic, and even a few quiet sight gags topep things up. Their quality was quitegood and we were properly appreciativeas they finished and we got ready to goon.

We had decided to give it our all,comedy and the whole nine yards, ourregular chapter show routine, eventhough the audience seemed more gearedto the classical repertoire. What the heck,we thought, they'll either like the changeof pace, or throw whatever Austriansthrow at a bad act. To our relief andgratitude, they ate it up. There wereAmericans and a few representatives ofother countries, but this audience waspredominately Austrian. They caught all

the bits, and certainly seemed to enjoythe music.

Our mistress of ceremonies was anAmerican lady married to an Austrianand living in Innsbruck, a teacher andtranslator named LeeAnne Oberhofer.She told us later that the Austrians nevergive a performer the two encores that wehad at that performance.

We thought we were done for theevening, having done our "hands acrossthe water" bit, when we went out into

the hall to say goodnight to Vocalitas,our double quartet colleagues. They allspeak English quite well, and so we hungaround and chatted, and even tradeda couple of tunes right there in the lobby,in the best barbershop tradition. Some­one suggested that we go down thestreet to a little "Stube" and have dinnertogether. So the baker's dozen of us(LeeAnne made an even 13) trooped offfor beer and that good Austrian down ­home cooking.

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Tho Madlingor Doppelquartot, Vocalitas, a doublo quartet from Modling, Austria.

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Now you can share inthe pleasure of new songs (like "Looking Through MyWindow" by British barbershopper Mike Barrett), old songs (like "I love YouTruly" by Carrie Jacobs:Bond), difficult songs ("Kitten on the Keys"­arranged by Walter Latzko (if you can take this one off the record-be ourguest!) and memory songs (Mike Senter's arrangement of "I WonderWhat's Become of Sally" and Brian Beck's original "I'm Sorry I Made YouCry", we sang it last in Seattle-remember that tag?) Let us make someyesterdays for you!

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Lots of gab, quite a few more songstraded, and we were beginning to thinkwe were at an everglow in Peoria. Lee­Anne suggested that we retire to herplace to really polish off the evening ingrand style; and it was there, we like tothink, that we were able to do the bestjob of spreading barbershop. We reallygot to know those guys then, and thecamaraderie was instantaneous. Moresong-swapping (they keep a 100 ready!),a few of Austria's best bubbly, thetrading of names and addresses, andsincere invitations all the way around to"come over and stay with us." Whenyou're talking about 5,000 miles you'dbetter mean that kind of an invitation!

They're our kind of people, I thought:love to sing (they, like the Ramblers,are a hobby group: doctor, businessman,etc,), friendly, little bit crazy, like to havefun. Why, they ought to be Barbershop·pers! And I suspect our prospecting inthat part of the world will begin withthose eight fellows who sing so wellalready, and who caught the barbershopbug that night.

We presented one more "official"performance, and a lobby show or two,as we tried to maximize our exposure asmuch as we could.

Again the two sincere encores at thesecond performance; and our hostess saidthey would have given us three. Unheardof, according to her.

Certainly the opportunity to repre­sent the Society at a formal functionlike the ISME convention is an honor anda responsibility. The Ramblers wouldlike to thank the Harmony Foundationfor making the trip possible, and we hopeyou hear back from them that you gotyour money's worth. We'll never forgetour five days in Innsbruck, and itwouldn't hurt our feelings to be con­sidered for the next convention in Austra­lia!

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INSTITUTE OF LOGOPEDICS

Meet the 1986 Greeting Card Designerby Julia Perry

In 1959, Dr. Martin Palmer, Institute ofLogopedics founder, began the holidaygreeting card program. Since then, ithas become a tradition to use a designcreated by a student at the Institute forthe annual holiday greeting card. Thisproject has grown to be an importantfund-raising and promotional activity. In1985 nearly 3,600 boxes of cards weresold.

Three burning candles with the mes­sage "Peace on Earth" was selectedfor the Institute's 1986 greeting card.This card was designed by Rachael whohas been at the Institute for two years.

From Tennessee, 11 year old Rachaelwas born with a rare genetic disease,Muccolipidosis IV which affects motordevelopment and the function of mouthand tongue muscles. She has a severespeech and language dysfunction.

Rachael is humorous and delightfulto be around. She is a Girl Scout andenjoys swimming and bowling. Listening

Rachaol at her drawing board.

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to music is her favorite leisure activity.Her favorite food is pizza though shedoes like hamburgers, popcorn and soda.She won two medals at the Special Olym­pic games in the softball throw andassisted walk.

Her day begins at 7: 15 a.m. when shegets ready for school. Twice a week sheattends physical therapy in the morning,and occupational therapy in the after·noon. While in school, she works on herwriting, speech and signing skills. Sheparticipates in gym and art in the after­noon. After school, at 3 p,m., she usuallygoes with her child care worker, Beth,swimming, skating or bowling.

Rachael received the 1985 Student ofthe Year award. The award was based onimprovement in occupational therapy,academics and speech. Her art work wasselected for display at the Wichita ArtMuseum in conjunction with the 1986Very Special Art Festival.

The 1nstitute estimates card sales for

LRachael is the artist of the 1986 Instituteholiday greeting card.

1986 to reach almost 7,700 boxes. In1985, patron organizations ordered 1,348card packages with 65% of the orderscoming from outside of Kansas, includingCanada and Panama. Patron groupsaccount for the majority of project sup­port throughout the United States.

The Institute is grateful to S.P.E.B.­S.Q.S.A. members for the continuousdedication and valuable support whichbenefits our special children. From allof us to you, Happy Holidays!

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Why not place your order today? A box of 25 cards and envelopes may be purchased for just $7.95. A simplephone call will guarantee your card order and provide support· for the special children at the Institute ofLogopedics. To order, call 1·800·835·1043 (Ilansas, Alaslla and Hawaii residents call 1·316·262·8271 l.

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Chapters In Action .

The Alexandria, Virginia Harmonizers,1986 International Chorus Champion,received a special letter of congratulationsfrom a local Washington, D. C. fan.

"I've just learned of The AlexandriaHarmonizers' victory at Salt LakeCity, and I'm delighted to join in con·gratulations. When you came to singtwo Christmases ago, I knew you hadto be the best in the land. Keep thoseharmonies rising! And God bless you."

Ronald ReaganPresident

Many choruses have special equipmentfor their community performances ­risers, sound systems, stage props, cos­tumes and transportation boxes. Someeven have special trucks, trailers or vansto move these items. But how manychapters have a wagon built especiallyfor parade appearances?

The Chain 0' Lakes Chorus of theColumbia City, Indiana chapter addeda parade wagon to our chapter assetsthis year. Our chorus is located in anurban/rural community county seat withseveral more small communities andcounty seats within 25 miles. And allthese towns have parades. This pastsummer our chorus rode in five parades,singing barbershop harmony to thepeople gathered along the parade route.

Our 34 man chapter built tile S' by

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The Topeka, Kansas Capitol CityChorus spent the July 4th weekend bring·ing barbershop harmony to more than100,000 Kansans. The chorus performedat Topeka's "Go 4th" celebration, athree day event held on the WashburnUniversity campus. Their half hour showentertained more than 85,000 peoplegathered for the evening's fireworks.The Bonafide Blend quartet, also fromTopeka and current state quartet champ·ions, presented six, 3D·minute shows atthe Lawrence, Kansas Independence Daysbefore an estimated 25,000 people.

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16' float. A director's cubicle with safe­ty bars was added to the front of thewagon. From this two·level vantagepoint, the director can lead 32 seatedBarbershoppers. A local artist helpedpaint the Society's logo and musicalnotes on the rear of the wagon. To com­plement the red, white and blue float,the chorus members wear white or stripedshirts, red bow ties and straw hats.

The float has given the chapter a greatinterest boost. We wanted a float whichwould represent what the Society standsfor and the pride we feel for our chapter.During the parades when we were notsinging, people would cheer and callout, 'Sing 'Sweet Adelinel' ..

W. A. BuekerColumbia City, Indiana

Members of the Big Apple Chorusfrom the Manhattan, New York chapterperformed with the sao member LibertyChorus which took part in the closingceremony and show of Liberty Weekendduring the July 4th celebration. Chaptermembers were invited to perform withchorus by producer David Wolper. TheLiberty Chorus was featured on nationaltelevision's coverage of the Statue ofLiberty re-opening celebration.

The Big Apple Chorus performedas part of the Summer concert series atthe Snug Harbor Cultural Center onStaten Island. Other entertainers in theconcert series included the Supremes, theNew York Philharmonic Orchestra, theMetropolitan Opera, the Preservation HallJazz Band and the Glenn Miller Or·chestra.

The New Westminster and Langley,British Columbia chapters performedas part of a four hour show of localchoral groups at the opening of EXPO'86. The concert was presented on thePlaza of Nations Stage and featured 17groups. Each chorus sang a half hourshow for the more than 10,000 specta­tors. The concert was also recorded bythe local cable television station. TheGentlemen of Fortune from the NewWestminster chapter have performed atEXPO twice before and have anotherconcert scheduled for September.

The Des Moines, Iowa chapter had avariety of performances planned for thesummer. During August they sang forthe Mail Carriers Convention, the IowaHomecoming '86 celebration, and theIowa State Fair. All three concerts werepresented during the same week.

The Montgomery County, Marylandchapter Hometowne U.S.A. Chorus pre·sented a concert for the Twilight Con­certs in the Park series sponsored bythe Montgomery County RecreationDepartment. Chapter membership vicepresident Ted Ricketts took advantageof the opportunity and built a member­ship booth near the stage to pass outinformation about the chapter and theSociety. Nine guests attended the nextmeeting after signing up at the concert.

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Barbershop QuartetLimited Edition Lamp

This limited edition lamp was made specificallywilh the Barbershop Quattet Singers in mind.

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Chapters In Action•

The Vocal Majority of Dallas (Metro),Texas sang for the North Texas ChoralDirectors and Denton Arts Council.The show at the North Texas State Uni­versity featured the VM and the StageDoor Four quartet.

The Big Orange Chorus of the OrangePark, Florida chapter spent part of theirtime in Salt Lake City raising fundsfor the Institute of Logopedics. As partof their pre-contest antics, members ofthe chorus chased an "escaped convict"through the streets, hotels and Salt Pal­ace. The Keystone Cops in hot pursuitsometimes locked up the wrong personin their portable jail. The bail thesepeople paid to get out of jail was donatedto Logopedics.

When the Macon, Georgia chapterfound thems~lves with two active quar­tets ICrackerland Chord Company andSouthern Accents) each with one mem­ber from other cities, but no' chapterquartet available for local sing:outs, theystarted looking around for a solution.Sonny Henderson (Showboats, Cracker­land Chord Company) quickly organizedthe "Sweet Sixteen," a group of experi­enced (present and past) competitionquartet members from the chapter. Thegroup maintains a repertoire separatefrom the chorus and can sing in anycombination to guarantee a step·outquartet for any chorus performance orform a quartet (or octet, or .. .) to fillin on short notice or limited space en·gagements. The group is also used to em­ploy the quartet teaching method fornew chorus music and provides a solidcore of singers when songs are movedfrom the "Sixteen" to the chorus reper­toire.

Arnold WadeChorus Director

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Oklahoma City's OK Chorale, sixth­place finisher at the International choruscontest in Salt Lake City, warmed up forthe contest by singing for nearly 2,000high school students at the annual con­vention of the National Association ofStudent Councils in Oklahoma City.

Members of the Lima Beane Chorusfrom the Lima, Ohio chapter traveledto Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnatiduring July to sing the Canadian andUnited States national anthems to start

The teen·agers frequently interrupted theperformance with cheers and applauseand gave the chorus a standing ovationat the conclusion of the show. Jim Mas­sey (center) is director of the OK Chor­ale.

the baseball game between the MontrealExpos and the Cincinnati Reds. Thechorus also sang several songs during apre·game performance. More than 24,000baseball fans were in attendance.

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There'll be seven delightful days crammed with themagic and wonder that is the Caribbean. Sailing fromSan Juan (instead of Miami or New York) gives youmore time to explore the sparkling jewels of theCaribbean. You'll discover six ports in seven days. Inaddition to San Juan, there's 51. Maarten (Dutch),Barbados (British), Martinique (French), 81. Thomas(U.S.A.) and tiny Mayreau, an undiscovered tropicalisland paradise in the Grenadines, where we'll enjoyamouth-watering barbecue on a palm studded whitesand beach.

You'll love the Sun Princess. It's the ship originallyused in the filming of the TV. Love Boat series. It'selegant, casual, friendly and bustling with things to do.Sun, swim, dance and sing. Don't forget the singing!And the entertainment. Something different everynight. Broadway quality revues and .. on this cruiseonly -- the great sound of the Rural Route 4.And then there's food! Food! FOOD! You'll be winedand dined with award-winning cuisine impeccablyserved by the charming Italian staff. And you'll like thefriendly British crew. It's a week to pamper and delightyou. The special group fare can save you almost$400.00 per person and includes air fare from mostmajor American cities.

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Recalling 42 Years Of Harmonyby Stephen Elgas

The Skippers in 1922. They sang with the Preservation Hall Band on the entertainment boatsTho Sprague, The President and The Robert E. lee, Between 1922 and 1927 they gave 227 per­formances. Quartet members were (clockwise from upper left) C. Mittan, second tenor; S. Elgas,first tenor; P. Bollenbacker, bass; and G. Royce, baritone.

FORTY-TWO YEARS IN HARMONY IThat is a long time but not to Stephen F.Elgas of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Heis a living example of how time flies whenyou are having fun,

Steve and his wife, Irene, attended the1986 Mid-winter Show in Tucson, Ari­zona in January. During a survey takenamong the singers at the convention, itwas discovered that Elgas had the dis­tinction of holding the longest activemembership in the Society - 42 years!This brought a standing ovation fromfellow members who understand andappreciate the dedication, loyalty andwork of one who truly helped lay part ofthe foundation of a great and successfulorganization. Steve's response was, to usehis words, "I have not missed more thanfour meetings and rehearsals during allthose years and here I am in Tucson blast­ing another one," Steve is 82.

Eigas was singing with "The LittleJoes, the Natural Four" on radio in CedarRapids, Iowa before and while the organi­zation known as the Society for thePreservation and Encouragement of Bar­ber Shop Quartet Singing in Americawas being formed, He joined at the sametime that the Cedar Rapids chapter wasaccepted into the association in 1944.

Steve's singing career began when hewas 12 years old. He was a tenor in thechoir at the Catholic Brothers School inDyersville, Iowa.

Later Elgas lived in Cedar Rapidswhere his three brothers were alwaysavailable for a song, In other words, theyhad an on-going quartet. There weretimes when his sister would fill in whenthe quartet needed a fourth. This meantshifting the other voices around so shecould sing the tenor part,

In 1922 Elgas sang on the MississippiRiver Boat in a foursome known as"The Skippers," representing the ModernWoodmen of America. This was a Spraig80at with a capacity of 1200 people. Itsrun was from New Orleans, Louisianato St, Paul, Minnesota, putting onentertainment at designated stops alongthe way. The Skippers would board at

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Davenport, Iowa on Saturday afternoon,performing that evening and again onSunday evening at stops as far north asDubuque, Iowa. After the show theywould take the next boat back to Daven­port as it returned from St. Paul. Thencame the 60-mile ride home to CedarRapids by car, arriving about 3 a.m.Monday in time to go to work at theirregular jobs. The quartet performed fortwo years, cruising from Davenport toDubuque and back three times a year.

Also performing on the Boat was a"colored" band as they were referred toin those days. They called themselvesthe "Preservation Hall Band" since theywere famous for their playing and singingat Preservation Hall in New Orleans.

When they heard The Skippers sing forthe first time on the boat, one of theblack men, a trumpeter, came over andtold them how great they soundedand also added, "It's too bad you'rewhite." And that trumpeter was noneother than Louie Armstrong later knownaround the world as "Satchmo."

Entertainment in those days did nothave the benefit of electronic equipmentto transmit sound but depended on mega­phones to get the sound of the musicacross the water, There was something tobe said for that method too ... everyoneknows how great four-part harmonywould sound drifting across the water.

The city of Dubuque is nestled amongmany hills and cliffs which served as aperfect amphitheater with the boat asthe stage. People would park their carson every level possible to see and hear theperformances, honking horns and blink­ing lights to signify their approval.

It was on one of these excursions thatThe Skippers heard of an outstandingquartet that was entertaining nearbyacross the river in Wisconsin, so theypaid them a visit. They turned out to bethe Hoosier Hot Shots from Chicagowho eventually had a 24-year career011 radio station WGN. After a littlepersuasion The Skippers showed theirstuff by singing, "If I Had My Way,Dear." Steve says, "It blew them away!"

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For a year and eight months Elgassang in a quartet, "The Centurions," onradio station KWCR, currently known asWMT, in Cedar Rapids. They were onthree nights a week.

Back in 1929 the National Associationof Automobile Manufacturers held theirconvention in Cedar Rapids and as mightbe expected, Henry Ford was in attend­ance. Steve, brother Dan and sister Annwere on the program singing, "Carolinain the Morning." Mr. Ford remarked,"This trio reminds me of my ModelT . _ . it will run as smoothly on threecylinders as it will on four."

While working as a millwright atQuaker Oats Company in Cedar Rapidsit wasn't long before Etgas started singingwith the company chorus and acting asbusiness manager. For three years theywere booked around Iowa entertainingat Army hospitals and colleges wherethere were cadets taking officers' train­ing.

In 1955 Eigas moved his family toColorado Springs where he was an inde­pendent building contractor. He retired in1981.

When the new Antlers Hotel in theSprings had its opening show, the HoosierHot Shots were on the program. Muchto Steve's delight he sang baritone withtheir quartet. The local barbershopperchorus also sang.

At that time Elgas had a building pro­ject going on near the hotel and duringthe day the men composing the Chicagoquartet would come down to the jobsite and they would sing up a storm. TheChicago boys even put on nail aprons anddrove in a few nails!

Even after a long, enjoyable and ex­citing career Elgas reluctantly gave up hisspot on stage in the Colorado Springschapter. Arthritis has set the pace or hewould be right there with the rest of theChorus. But he has not given up hisassociation with his friends in his favoritegroup ... he is still a current and activemember attending as many of theirfunctions as possible. He still follows themotto, "Keep the whole world singing!"

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WANTED - Chorus Diroctor. The Now Or·leans chapter "Mardi Gras Chorus" seeks adynamic and experienced Diroctor. We are aCentury Club chapter on an upward spiral.We have a highly qualified Music Staff andour members recently adopted firm, docu·mented musical standards. For more info ona Great chapter in a Great City. contact: RickBourgeois, 197 O.K. Avenue, Harahan, LA70123. Phone: (5041 737-7426 (HI and (504)581-3383 (0),

WANTED - Chorus Director - 1985 CentralStates District Chorus Champion seeks n&.'\1director. Aggressive, enthusiastic, growing,chapter of 55 members is looking for an indiovidual to help us grow and continue our suc­cossful musical program. Contact Dennis Craun,Pres., Black Hawk Metro Chapter, 748 Clover­dale Ave., Waterloo, Iowa, 50703.

WANTED - Chorus Director. The Prince Wil·liam County, Virginia chapter (suburb ofWashington, D. C.l is seeking an enthusiasticand experienced musical director, to direct a35 man chorus that is dedicatod to growth.Contact - Frank lynn, Chapter President ­10004 lauran Place, Nokesville, VA 22123Telephone: 703-754·8288.

FOR SALE - 80+ Ivory with chocolate volvetlapels and pockot trim "After Six" tuxedojackets. Matching chocolate tuxedo pants,bow ties, and vests. Assorted sizes. Good con·dition. Pictures available on request - $2.00- refundable upon purchase. $20.00 per uni·form. Contact: Howard Fetterolf (205) 860·3173 (8.5 p.m.1 or (215) 249·3070 (after 6p.m,) or write: Bucks Co. Chapter; 2530 Hill·town Pike, Perkasie, PA 18944.

FOR SALE - Society Memorabilia. Old Har·monizers, 1945·1963, 46 issues. Record AI·bums of past quartet champions, 1940-1961,Elastic Four, Harmony Halls, Misfits, Doctorsof Harmony, Mid·States Four, Buffalo Bills;female quartet, The Chordettos.Books: Keep America Singing, 1948 Ten Yearsof S.P.E.B.S.a.S.A. Harmony. Contact: RexIngraham, 1115 66th Streot, Des Moines, Iowa50311. Telephone (515) 274·1911.

LOST - At Salt Lake City Convention. Wooman's anniversary style diamond ring with threerows of diamonds. If found, please contactVernon Halvorson, 3615 Jordan Avenue North,New Hope, MN 55427. Telephone: 1·800-328·4909.

FOR SALE - 75 High School Chorus or YouthGroup "After Six Tuxedos"; Champagne Wind·sor coats with brown velvet trim (most sizes34 to 40), matching pants (most sizes 27 to34.) Machine washable and in excellent can·dition. Asking price $10.00 each. Contact:F. W. Dressel, Chorus of the Dunes, 145 W. OakPl., Griffith, IN 46319 or phone: (291) 924·6332.

FOR RENT - World War I replica uniforms(70) complete with helmet, belt and wrapleggings. Will rent smaller quantities. Supersuccessful show theme - WWI song list, scriptand staging suggestions available. Contact:Tom Russell, Riverbend Drive, Box 254A,Mystic, CT 06355 - day - (2031 572·9121 eve.12031536·7133.

HARMONY SONGS: Buy - Sell - Trade ­Rent - sheet music, vocal arrangements andrecords. For computerized Harmony Song list'send $3 cash; and ask for (N/CI "Want" listand/or "Available" list. Send 9 X 12 addressedenvelope with $.39 stamp each to: Casey'sHarmony Songs, 38833 Overacker Ave., Fre·mont, CA 94536 (member S.P.E.B.S,a,S.A.and N.S.M.S.l.

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