december 2019 volume 74 • issue 12 - groupanizer
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IN THIS ISSUEFrom the President .................................2Member in the Harmonizer .................2Christmas Show .......................................3Heralds 75th Anniversary .....................4Making Contact ........................................5Friends of the Heralds ............................5Chapter Quartets .....................................6Members Section ....................................7
The Heralds of Harmonyis a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation
and receives regular public funding through grants from The Florida Division of Cultural
Affairs, Walmart; as well as employee match-ing programs at Verizon and Honeywell, and is sponsored in part by the State of Florida,
Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.
© Heralds of Harmony, 2019No reproduction without written consent
DECEMBER 2019 Volume 74 • Issue 12
Come visit us any Monday at 7pmTPepin’s Hospitality Centre
4121 N 50th St, Tampa, FL 33610
Congratulations to Mike Cross who was one of two winners in the Barbershop Harmony Society T-Shirt Design Contest!!
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You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up on our web site or at one of our shows. If you no longer wish to receive this newsletter, please let us know at [email protected].
The Herald’s annual Christmas Celebra-tion concert on Dec 8th. was a tremen-dous success. We had more attendees than previous years, despite a change in date and a different venue. Work-ing through some unique challenges of shortened setup time and limited op-
portunity for on-site rehearsal, the chorus members (and guest performers) stepped up in an impressive and grati-fying effort to provide a wonderful show for our patrons. It took a true team effort to get everything (seating, stage decorations, lighting, sound, etc.) ready. Special thanks to the show team and everyone who helped out – way too many names to list!
Reflecting on the past year, the Heralds had an eventful 2019. We had several talented singers join our Chapter, with positive impact on our overall sound and perfor-mance level. In addition to the Christmas show, we per-formed for audiences in the Villages, Palm Harbor, Tam-pa, Largo, and Lake City. Add the International Chorus contest in Salt Lake City, plus National Anthem perfor-mances for the Clearwater Threshers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and it was a very busy year. 2020 is shaping up to be quite eventful as well.
As my tenure as President comes to a close, and I “pass the gavel” to President-elect Arne Helbig, I look forward to con-tinued success for the Tampa Chapter in the years ahead. Thanks to the Board, our Director, and the members of this wonderful organization for your support. It’s Great to be a Herald!
Ralph Brown
2020Jan 13 First Rehearsal of 2020Jan 20 Awards and Installation banquetFeb 14 Singing ValentinesMar 13 - 15 SUN Spring convention – District chorus contestMay/June Tampa chapter 75th anniversaryJune 28 Lake Magdalene UMC performanceOct 23-25 SUN Fall convention – chorus prelims for 2021 Cleveland InternationalDec TBD Christmas Performance(s)
The November/ December issue of the Harmonizer featured stories about the influence of teachers, including this one from our own Stephen Goldman.
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A Christmas Celebration 2019
Something new, lots of tradition. That’s one way to sum up out Christmas Show on December 8th. The “new” included a new location, Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, a different start time and a Sunday performance. The traditional things were, well, everything else.
The Heralds sang for a packed house and with the help of special guests the Gaither High School Concert Chorus, One Voice (from Haiti), Sarah Whittemore, Bourbon Brothers and various ensembles, presented a varied and most enjoyable program. In the second half of the show the Heralds told the Christmas Story as only they can, and as one attend said afterwards, “That was the best I’ve heard the chorus sing in years!”
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Thanks to our Sponsors
Sponsored in part by the State of Florida,
Department of State, Division of Cultural
Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts and
Culture.
TPepin’s Hospitality Centre4121 N 50th St, Tampa, FL 33610
Come Visit Us!
Heralds of Harmony75th Anniversary
Stay tuned for details about our event-filled celebration weekend in the Spring of 2020.
Details are being finalized but the 2 day event will include a Golf Tournament, Dinner Dance and Show – including an Alumni Chorus.
Attention all Former Heralds:If you have any photos, show programs etc from your days as a Herald, please contact Dave Cross:([email protected])
Next Rehearsal: January 13, 2020
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Visiting/Joining the Chorus Mike Cross 813-956-0377 [email protected] the Chorus Greg Garvin 727-201-6523 [email protected] Relations Dave Cross 813-220-2904 [email protected] a Contribution Bill Glasgow [email protected] Sponsorships Steve Polk 813-785-0274 [email protected] Submissions Dave Cross 813-220-2904 [email protected] Inquiries 813-228-7730
“Friends of the Heralds” (FOH) is a fund-raising pro-gram that is an important part of the Heralds yearly operating budget. Our mission is to preserve and further develop a cappella singing through musical ex-cellence. FOH was established to help sustain Heralds of Harmony financial needs as we increase the number of singers on the risers and continue to improve our musical performance.
We are a non-profit organization supported by our performance ticket sales, dues and grants. Under the direction of Tony De Rosa, we will continue to offer the best musical and entertainment experience for our audience. In 2019, we placed 8th in the world at the International Chorus Competition of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
Just as importantly, our chorus has seen a growth in youth members, bringing our total to more than 14 men under the age of 30.
We wish to thank the donors listed on this page for their generous contributions in 2019.
If you would like to support us, donation cards are available in the lobby, make your check payable to “Heralds of Harmony” and mail to: P.O. Box 274076, Tampa, FL 33688-4076. Please include in the envelope a note indicating that this is a Friends of the Heralds donation, along with your full name and address.
Or visit heraldsofharmony.org and look for the Donate button at the bottom of the page. Thank you!!
Current news about shows, guest nights and more can always be found at heraldsofharmony.org and our Facebook page: facebook.com/tampahoh/
PRESIDENTIAL$1,000 AND UP
Tony & Jodi De Rosa Terry & Emily Garvin Dr. Martin & Barbara Port Dave & Dianne Roberts Ralph & Chris Brown Bill & Carolyn Glasgow Charlie & Cindy Barbarisi Richard & Susan Murbach
Larry & Roxanne Clapp
PLATINUM$500 TO $999
Steve & Heather Polk Gene Binion & Sully Hansen Eileen Sengstock
GOLD
$250 TO $499 Dave & Marlene Cross Tamara Shumate Brown David & Roberta Curtis Angela Helmus O’Brien Wayne & Celeste Brozovich Robert Tucker Lou & Carol Wurmnest David & Jacque Fuson Brad & Donna Grabill Drs. Gregory & Donna Garvin
SILVER$100 TO $249
Barbara & Ken Ongemach Dan & Marcia Deignan Russ & Bev Powell Don & Dana Long Jacqueline Bridgman Doug & Gayle McDonald Ed McKenzie Tammy Fowler Gary & Kelly Bivins William Weatherford Matt Cristosomo & Shannon Czwalga
BRONZEUP TO $99
Mary Jean & Ronald Gene Whipple James D. Leone Theresa Schweiger Louis & Sharon Markee Shirley Bauwens John R. Proeschel
A Donation was made in Memory ofChristine Sengstock Kazor
by Eileen Sengstock
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The Flexible FourChuck Steiner, Ralph Brown, Steve
Matheson, and Russ PowellContact: Steve Matheson
(813) 963-3517 (H)(813) 254-9115 (W)
http://flexiblefour.com
Back Street 4Aaron StrattonJoseph De RosaBrock StrattonTony De Rosa
Contact: Tony De Rosa [email protected]
Main StreetMike McGee
Myron WhittleseyTony De Rosa
Roger Ross Roger Ross: [email protected]
www.MainStreetQT.com
Bourbon BrothersMatt Nelson
Matthew BoutwellChristian Espinoza
Alex Kuenfacebook.com/bourbonbrothersquartet
TBQEd McKenzieDean SellersFrank BovinoBob Tucker
The ExchangePaul Carter
Byron PooreAaron LedgerDonell Torres
2017 International Quartet Champions
2019 Sunshine Quartet Champions
UPSHOT!Bruce Cokeroft
Dave CrossJack Slamka
Steve Culpepper
2019 Sunshine Senior Quartet Reps2019 Sunshine Senior District Champs
Please join us for ourAwards and Installation Banquet. Here’s the info
When: January 20, 2020, 6:30pmWhere: The Barn at Winthrop, 11349 Bloomingdale Ave, Riverview, FL 33578Who: HoH members or alumni, and their guestsMenu: Barbecue with sidesCost: $15 per person for food, plus cash bar.RSVP with number of people to: Stephen Goldman, [email protected]
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Chorus Retreat ....................................................................... June 8 - 10International Contest ................................................................July 1 - 8
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGSThe next Board Meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2019.
Minutes to Board Meetings are available to all members on the ‘Members Section’ of the website. Board Meetings are typically held online and open to all members. If you are interested in attending, you can obtain the link and sign-in
information from Ralph Brown, [email protected]
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS Knowing words and notes on ALL current repertoire is the most basic
of musical commitments we make when joining the Heralds of Harmony.
While we are cognizant that this is (at heart) an individual commitment, the entire Music Team has agreed to collective-ly manage all to achieve a standard of being FULLY QUALIFIED on our current repertoire on a timely basis.
FULLY QUALIFIED DEFINITION: Every member of the Performing Chorus is expected to know 100% of notes and words on current repertoire (as well as any breath points assigned by Tony, or marked in the score) by the assigned “learn by date”.
See you at our first rehearsal of 2020 is January 13th.Please work on A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square!
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PRESIDENT Ralph Brown [email protected]
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Howdy Russell [email protected]
TREASURER Bill Glasgow [email protected]
SECRETARY Gary [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - MUSIC & PERFORMANCE Charlie Nelson [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - EVENTS & CHORUS MANAGERChuck Steiner, III [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - CHAPTER DEVELOPMENT Mike Cross [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - MARKETING & PR Dave [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT Steve [email protected]
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (‘17) Danny [email protected]
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (‘18)Ed [email protected]
BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (‘19)Paul [email protected]
MUSIC DIRECTOR Tony De Rosa [email protected]
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Drew Kirkman • [email protected]
Tampa Chapter 2019 Officers and Board of Directors
SECTION LEADERS & GO-TO GUYS
Tenor Section Leaders: Bruce Cokeroft [email protected]
Lead Section Leaders: Andy Schrader [email protected]
Christian Espinoza [email protected]
Alex Kuen [email protected]
Baritone Section Leaders: Charlie Nelson [email protected]
Donell Torres [email protected]
Bass Section Leaders: Stephen Goldman [email protected]
Arne Helbig [email protected]
Performance: Ralph Brown [email protected]
Drew Kirkman [email protected]
Dave Cross [email protected]
Mike Cross [email protected]
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Need HoH information or assistance re:
Rehearsal Videos: Danny Wunderlin [email protected] 727-459-8245
Music Librarian & FINALEMusic Software: Ed McKenzie [email protected] 727-505-2095
Uniform Coordinator: Matt Crisostomo [email protected] 727-259-3058
Website Content: Dave Roberts [email protected] 813-546-8953
Newsletter Editor: Dave Cross [email protected] 813-220-2904
Existing Member Info: Gary Bivins [email protected] 513-205-7160
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