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Herb Shreffler Honored By JAD
At the recent JAD Fall Contest and Convention in Lima, Herb Shreffler was recognized for his contributions to our District and to barbershop music by being inducted into the JAD Hall of Fame. Over the years, Herb has been involved in many facets of our Society and is a long-time Akron Chapter member.
At our regular rehearsal on October 27, Herb and his wife Nancy attended so that we might celebrate his induction with both of them. Herb shared some of his thoughts and experiences with us from his early days in barbershop and in our Chapter. He mentioned that the Akron Chapter will always be special to him, and those members in attendance expressed pride in his achievements.
At the conclusion of the celebration, we gathered for fellowship, some singing and delicious cake and beverages.
Youth Barbershop Concert This Friday
At our regular rehearsal on October 27, Herb and his wife Nancy attended so that we might celebrate his induction with both of them. Herb shared some of his thoughts and experiences with us from his early days in barbershop and in our Chapter. He mentioned that the Akron Chapter will always be special to him, and those members in attendance expressed pride in his achievements.
At the conclusion of the celebration, we gathered for fellowship, some singing and delicious cake and beverages.
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Youth Barbershop Concert This Friday
On Friday, November 13, The Kent State University Men's Chorus will host the 5th Annual KSU All-Ohio Men's Chorus Day. This event will feature over 175 high school and college men singing barbershop music together in a chorus. This group will be co-directed by Dr. Scott MacPherson and Dr. Ben Ayling. Dr. MacPherson is Director of Choral Activities at KSU, Artistic Director of the San Antonio Chamber Choir and the Isthmus Vocal Ensemble. Dr. Ayling is Assistant Professor of Music at KSU, Conductor of the KSU Men's Chorus and sang bass for the 1991 International Quartet Champions, The Ritz.
The concert begins at 7:30 P.M. in the University Auditorium ( Carol A. Cartwright Hall) on Hilltop Drive on the KSU Campus Tickets are $10.00 ($7.00 for seniors) and will be sold at the door. The Bulletin Logistics Coordinator, George Pickens-Sloan, advises all those planning to attend to allow extra time to find parking. The KSU campus has been a parking problem since the advent of the horseless carriage.
This sounds like a great evening of entertainment for those who sing and/or enjoy barbershop harmony. The concert is partially funded by The Barbershop Harmony Society.
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The concert begins at 7:30 P.M. in the University Auditorium ( Carol A. Cartwright Hall) on Hilltop Drive on the KSU Campus Tickets are $10.00 ($7.00 for seniors) and will be sold at the door. The Bulletin Logistics Coordinator, George Pickens-Sloan, advises all those planning to attend to allow extra time to find parking. The KSU campus has been a parking problem since the advent of the horseless carriage.
This sounds like a great evening of entertainment for those who sing and/or enjoy barbershop harmony. The concert is partially funded by The Barbershop Harmony Society.
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Chapter Novice Quartet Night
On Tuesday, November 3, in what has become a popular annual event, 11 quartets gave it their all in the 2009 Derbytown Chorus Novice Quartet Competition. The contest encourages singers to sing with new partners, sing outside their normal sections and above all have fun. This is also a great night for those who have not sung in a quartet to get their vocal chords wet. (Well, we don't sing with our feet, do we?)
As always, the singing was great, the applause was generous, the rules were chisled in mayonnaise and everyone loved it. A huge thank you to Jerry Mason for coordinating this event and to all who sang.
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As always, the singing was great, the applause was generous, the rules were chisled in mayonnaise and everyone loved it. A huge thank you to Jerry Mason for coordinating this event and to all who sang.
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Important Notice!!
Chorus PR Photo To Be Taken
At the 11/10 rehearsal (TOMORROW NIGHT!!), we will be taking a chorus photo. We need this now for the 2010 Show mailer and for other PR items in the future. The new tux shirts are scheduled to be delivered to us that night. You will need to bring your tuxedo (coat, pants, shoes, socks and black bow tie). There will be a place to change into your tux and the picture will be taken in the chancel of Holy Trinity. This is your chance to make sure that your image is included in Chapter mailings for the forseeable future.
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Veterans Day
Next Wednesday, November 11, is Veterans Day. We would like to take some time at our rehearsal on 11/10 to give those of our members who are veterans a minute to share with us experiences related to that service.
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Birthday Wishes
John Collett- 11/15
Jim Regallis- 11/16
Michael Moore- 11/20
Frank Andrews- 11/22
Jim Regallis- 11/16
Michael Moore- 11/20
Frank Andrews- 11/22
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One Becomes Four
The bulletin has included several split screen videos in earlier issues. Most of those were related to tags. You may have noticed that there are now a plethora (Latin for " a boat load") of these on YouTube. Here are a trio that each take the idea a little further than just a tag. The first one is very traditional barbershop, the other two, not so much.
The last one is kind of an interesting study in vowel sounds and facial expressions, don't you think?
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The last one is kind of an interesting study in vowel sounds and facial expressions, don't you think?
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Upcoming Events
Monday, 11/9- Board Meeting: 6:25 at North Hill Library, Cuy. Falls.
Saturday, 11/28- Salvation Army Kettle Sing; Summit Mall Center Court; 1-3, wear red chorus shirt.
Saturday, 12/5- Copley Place performance; 528 Rockroth Road, Copley; sing at 2:00; wear red chorus shirt.
Saturday, 12/12- Annual Business Meeting and Christmas Party; St. Joseph's Family Center, 600 West Exchange St., Akron; members are paid for by the Chapter, guest cost is $23.
Saturday, 11/28- Salvation Army Kettle Sing; Summit Mall Center Court; 1-3, wear red chorus shirt.
Saturday, 12/5- Copley Place performance; 528 Rockroth Road, Copley; sing at 2:00; wear red chorus shirt.
Saturday, 12/12- Annual Business Meeting and Christmas Party; St. Joseph's Family Center, 600 West Exchange St., Akron; members are paid for by the Chapter, guest cost is $23.
(sign-up sheets for the last three events will be on the table at rehearsals)
