Portland Convention Recap
Quartet Champions
Quartet Champions
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Ringmasters made history in Portland by becoming the very first quartet from a Society affiliate to win the coveted quartet gold medal. Travelling all the way from Stockholm, Sweden, Ringmasters combined fantastic singing with championship-level entertainment to bring back a gold medal for the Society of Nordic Barbershop Singers (SNOBS) Affiliate. Ringmasters is tenor Jakob Stenberg, lead Rasmus Krigström, baritone Emanuel Roll, and bass Martin Wahlgren.
Chorus Champions
Under the direction of Jim Henry, this is the third gold medal for the Ambassadors of Harmony, having already won the coveted gold medal in 2004 and in 2009.
Collegiate Quartet Champions
Lemon Squeezy is tenor Alexander Löfstedt, lead Victor Nilsson, baritone Jonathan von Döbeln, and bass Martin Jangö. Another gold medal for a Swedish quartet.
(There are videos of the champs later in this issue)
(There are videos of the champs later in this issue)
Chapter
quartet is Keyed Up
for new citizens
for new citizens
Keyed Up
quartet was delighted to perform as part of the Naturalization Oath
Ceremony at Akron’s Main Library auditorium on June 29. The
quartet sang four patriotic songs during a program that culminated
with 49 people from 30 different countries swearing their allegiance
to the United States.
“It was
the most moving event I have had the privilege of singing at as part
of a quartet,” noted tenor Denny Conrad. “I started choking up
several times while singing, as I realized what the lyrics of our
songs meant to me and to others in attendance. It was gratifying
that many of the new citizens and their family members asked to pose
for pictures with the quartet after the ceremony. Several of them
voiced an interest in visiting a chapter meeting.”
“It was an
honor to share in the joy and pride of our newest citizens,” mused
Mike Sitter, who filled in for bass Jim Murfin. “I was thrilled
for those who were about to enjoy the rights and freedoms we have
known all our lives.”
Keyed Up
sang God Bless America,
Tom Gentry’s arrangement of So Many Voices
Sing America’s Song, America the Beautiful and
Star-Spangled Banner.
The
International Institute, which promotes immigrant integration, ethnic
diversity and international communication, hosted the event. The
honorable John R. Adams, U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Ohio served as keynote speaker and administered the Oath
of Allegiance.
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National Anthem at Canal Park
In what has become an enjoyable, annual tradition, The Derbytown Chorus sang "The Star Spangled Banner" at the Akron Aeros' game on Tuesday, July 3. The proximity to our nation's birthday and the fireworks display after the game made this occasion a little more special.
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July Birthdays
George Bachmann-7/1
Virgil Koppes-7/4
Larry Steele-7/4
Dan Nichols-7/7
Kirk Roose-7/12
J. C. Ward-7/18
Dick Frank-7/21
Stan Haught-7/21
Gerald Borg-7/23
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Recent Rehearsal Guests
Matt McIntyre and Liam Eitman
Liam Eitman and Dan Bishop
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Listen To The Gold Medal Winners
Ringmasters
Ambassadors of Harmony
Lemon Squeezy
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Upcoming Chorus Performances
(look for details at rehearsals and in the High Notes)
July 29-Copley Circle
August 4-Veterans Park in Clinton
