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A monthly publication of the Tampa Chapter, Barbershop Harmony Society Monthly E-Newsletter April 2012 www.HeraldsofHarmony.org Weekly rehearsals at 7pm: Apr 16 • Apr 23 • Apr 30 May 7 • May 16 The Scottish Rite Auditorium 5500 Memorial Hwy., Tampa Click for Directions The Sunshine District Spring Convention was held this past weekend in Punta Gorda. See page 8 for more information and photos. In this issue: Page 2 HoH Calendar of Events HoH Logo Gear/Harmony Marketplace Page 3 Annual Show Information Page 4 Chapter Quartet News Page 5 Bits and Pieces Page 6 Getting to Know a Herald Page 7 From the Groupanizer Guy! Page 8 Photos from Punta Gorda Page 10 Chapter Quartets Upcoming Birthdays BACK PAGE Chapter Leadership Directory HoH Contact Info • Helpful Links Newsletter Subscription Info Postcards from Punta Gorda Recently seen at HoH Rehearsal... JJ Meyer, Stephen Kraybill, Blake Donor, Ron Freemyer, Bob Freemyer, Walt Trevaskis, Denny Young What a show this is going to be! The Heralds of Harmony have new music and are bringing Storm Front, the 2010 International Gold Medalists, and Main Street, 2011 International Medalists and Sunshine District Champs, to- gether with the chorus for an incredibly entertaining show. The venue, the USF School of Music and Concert Hall at the USF Tampa Campus, was built a year ago, and it is gorgeous and the acoustics are incredible! You don’t want to miss this show!! See page 3 for more details. Annual Show - June 3, 2012 Hosted by . . . Friday-Sunday, April 13-15, 2012 Presents the International District & College Quartet Prelims District Chorus & Senior Quartet Championships Spring 2012 Convention Charlotte County - Suncoast Statesmen
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A monthly publication of the Tampa Chapter, Barbershop Harmony Society Monthly E-NewsletterApril 2012
www.HeraldsofHarmony.org
Weekly rehearsals at 7pm: Apr 16 • Apr 23 • Apr 30
May 7 • May 16The Scottish Rite Auditorium5500 Memorial Hwy., Tampa
Click for Directions
The Sunshine District Spring Convention was held this past weekend in Punta Gorda. See page 8 for more information and photos.
In this issue:
Page 2HoH Calendar of EventsHoH Logo Gear/Harmony Marketplace
Page 3Annual Show Information
Page 4Chapter Quartet News
Page 5Bits and Pieces
Page 6Getting to Know a Herald
Page 7From the Groupanizer Guy!
Page 8Photos from Punta Gorda
Page 10Chapter QuartetsUpcoming Birthdays
BACK PAGEChapter Leadership Directory HoH Contact Info • Helpful LinksNewsletter Subscription Info
Postcards from Punta Gorda
Recently seen at HoH Rehearsal... JJ Meyer, Stephen Kraybill, Blake Donor, Ron Freemyer, Bob
Freemyer, Walt Trevaskis, Denny Young
What a show this is going to be! The Heralds of Harmony have new music and are bringing Storm Front, the 2010 International Gold Medalists, and Main Street, 2011 International Medalists and Sunshine District Champs, to-gether with the chorus for an incredibly entertaining show. The venue, the USF School of Music and Concert Hall at the USF Tampa Campus, was built a year ago, and it is gorgeous and the acoustics are incredible! You don’t want to miss this show!! See page 3 for more details.
Annual Show - June 3, 2012
Hosted by . . .
Friday-Sunday, April 13-15, 2012
Presents the
International District & College Quartet Prelims District Chorus & Senior Quartet Championships
Spring2012
Convention
Charlotte County - Suncoast Statesmen
HoH CAlendAr of eventSAPRIL
16 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
19 HoH Board Meeting (online)
22 Satellite Chorus Rehearsal (SUNDAY)
23 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
29 Satellite Chorus Rehearsal (SUNDAY)
30 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
MAy
7 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
10 HoH Board Meeting (online)
16 Rehearsal (WEDNESDAY)
21 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
28 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
june
3 Annual Shows at USF School of Music Concert Hall
4 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
10 Satellite Chorus Rehearsal (SUNDAY)
11 Flag Day Performance, Scottish Rite
14 HoH Board Meeting
18 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
24 Satellite Chorus Rehearsal (SUNDAY)
25 Rehearsal (MONDAY)
And Beyond...
July 1-8 International Convention/Portland, OR
Sept 30 Performance at Sun City Center
October 5-7 Sunshine District Fall Convention
Charlotte County Convention Center, Punta Gorda
Nov 3 Performance at Mariner Church, Spring Hill
Nov 17 Performance for ALLEGRO, Lecanto
Dec 8 Christmas Shows at The STRAZ!
www.harmonymarketplace.com
HoH Logo Gear
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Get Barbershop Merchandise at Harmony Marketplace!
July 1-8, 2012Click, or call for more information
800-595-4849
Punta GordaOctober 5th - 7th
2012Fall
Convention
January 8th-13th
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SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT (Dave Roberts, Brad Grabill, Marty Port, and Ed McKenzie) have been singing together as a quartet since the fall of 2010. Their very first gig, way-back-then, was a private birthday party/surprise with 6 people... a small, but enjoyable beginning. Since then, chances to sing have continued to come their way. During 2011 the guys performed 28 times, including private celebrations of birthdays and anniversaries, wedding receptions, fundraising events, the Heralds Christmas shows, the annual Navy Ball, and the USSOCOM Headquarters Christmas gala on MacDill Air Force Base. So far in 2012 Special Arrangement has been blessed to be included on Heralds of Harmony shows, entertain at many private functions, as well as perform both Canadian and US national anthems for the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox. The guys were also featured on the video page of the Tampa Bay Times back in February. The rehearsing and performing have become highlights for them… but the BEST thing about SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT is the friendship that continues to grow with one another. And, they’re convinced, it will last for years to come!
HAPPY 1St AnniverSArYComPound intereSt!
Watch for more information on these and other chapter quartets
in future issues of the Herald.
CHAPter QuArtet newS
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memorY mAKerS retireS I’m sad to report that MEMORY MAKERS was forced into retirement a few weeks ago when lead, Randy Lawson announced that he has accepted a job in California. It isn’t likely that Dan, Ralph and I will look to replace him. We were together about 16 months and enjoyed the progress we’ve made in both singing and performing. It was an enjoyable experience while it lasted and I think we all grew from it. I’m sure we’ll always remain connected to barbershop and eventually find our own niches that will “scratch our itches”. Singing with the Heralds seem to be doing that for me at this time. Ray Scalise (for) MEMORY MAKERS
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Russ Powell, Steve Cragg, Chris Barthauer, and Alexander Boltenko formed in March 2011 and were registered by the Barbershop Harmony Society on April 28, 2011.
The Tampa HERALD Page 5 April 2012
Smile! A stylin’ photo shoot was held at rehearsal April 11th. Here’s a couple of photos of the photo shoot. Watch for new media material popping up soon with the new pictures, like on page 3. Just wait till you see what that ladder was used for! Keep reading future issues of the bulletin and checking out the website!
looking for a carpool buddy?Contact Bob Buhlmann 727-376-8399
[email protected]. Bob keeps a list of those looking
for carpooling buddies for rehearsals and events including
who can drive and where they drive from.
Spring Cleaning needed!The Heralds’ storage closet at the Rite needs to be cleaned out and organized and your help is needed. It is FULL of assorted costumes, hats, papers, marketing materials, old equipment... etc. Contact Chuck Steiner for more details.
Good luck randy lawson and Brian BovinoBoth are moving to California (not together). Randy said he will come back for a visit this summer! We’ll miss you both!
Heralds Get A new Sign!
Kent Jenkins is Healing Quickly! Kent is recovering from a recent surgery. He’s already been spotted in full tuxedo regalia at the photo shoot and he was at rehearsal last night!! Keep Kent in your thoughts and prayers as he mends, heals, and receives chemo treatments to make sure all that yuk is gone for good.
Shawn Reynolds, Steve Matheson, and Larry Clapp put up the new sign at the rehearsal hall April 2nd.
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Congratulations Bill Smith! Winner of the iPad Raffle
The drawing was held March 26th. The winning ticket was sold by Kent Jenkins.Since Apple released the iPad3 during the raffle, the prize was upgraded to the new version and Mr. Smith will be receiving his prize this week! The iPad Raffle fundraiser was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who participated! TOP SELLERS: Shaun Reynolds - 169, Dick Sipple - 105, Ed McKenzie - 100, Charlie Barbarisi - 77, and Kent Jenkins - 76.
Getting to know a Heralddave Larson
You know Dave as a Bass with the Heralds, an all around great guy. Did you know that Dave is also a pilot? He has many things in common with his fellow Heralds. Joe McCarthy and Ralph Brown are also pilots, and Dave was born in Mankato, Minnesota. That’s the city where Charlie Barbarisi opened his first medical practice. David never met Charlie there though, because he lived such a healthy lifestyle :) Dave is most proud of raising a family, and having a successful career as an airline pilot. His daughter lives in Kansas City where he stayed when the Heralds went to International in KC. Sadly, he lost his son to cancer four years ago. He also has three grandchildren—one living right here in St Petersburg. When Dave isn’t singing Barbershop he enjoys playing golf but feels he’s getting up in years and his back limits him. However, he and his wife get up at 5:30 AM every Monday through Friday and go to the gym. After their workout, they meet with a few gym buddies for coffee. We should all take heed and follow David’s regimen. Remembering his most humorous memory as a Herald, Dave said, “Being a Herald has been good fun but if it’s humor you’re asking about, I have to go back
to Nashville. We were under the direction of Tony and had 107 men on the risers. The chorus had adopted a prisoner theme. We had the audience laughing so hard that I thought we’d have to retake the pitch.” When asked what advice he would give to a new Herald,
Dave replied “ Above all, have fun. You have to be open to learn because being a Herald isn’t sitting in a chair singing old favorites. It’s three hours a week on the risers. It’s hard work but don’t let it get to you—there’s a big payoff at the end when the chorus finally gets it right and you know you carried your part.”
Special thanks to my anonymous tipster that Dave would be a good subject for this new feature, and to Art
McNeil for helping with Dave’s interview. If you would like to suggest a fellow Herald, or volunteer yourself, for
this segment please contact me! ~Your devoted editor, Roxanne
Attendance reportThe following individuals had perfect attendance
in March.
Charlie BarbarisiSC
Alexander BoltenkoSC
Bob BuhlmaNNSC
Steve CraggJohn HardingLynn HinemanKent JenkinsAl Kelly BM
Andy KellyDave LarsonJoe McCarthySC
Doug McDonaldEd McKenzieBM Art McNeilBM
David RobertsBM, SC
Ray ScaliseDick SippleBM
Lee SobaniaChuck SteinerBM, SC
Matt SullivanMark TuttleBM
Bill WeatherfordBrian WeberSC
Danny Wunderlin
BM = Including Board
Meetings!SC = Including Satellite
Chorus
Great Job!
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The public side of the web site continues to ‘evolve’ with new information. The ‘BOTY’ history is now complete with the pictures, names, and year of achievement for our Barbershoppers of the Year. These members are so honored because of their contributions to the Heralds and it is fitting that they have a special place in our History. Please go to ‘The Heralds’ – ‘Our History’ – ‘Member Awards’ – ‘BOTY’. We could always use better BOTY pictures but have gotten some by cropping from group pictures. Thanks to Steve Matheson for helping complete this work.The public side also features the contributions that the Heralds have made to Youth activities. Under the ‘Youth’ tab, there are three slides that feature our activities along with links to videos at the local and national levels. Take some time to view these videos and be proud of your contributions to these activities.As to the member side of the web site, some amazing functions have been implemented by the Music Team. Did you know that you can go to the ‘Calendar’ (click on that) and then to the date of the rehearsal and find the program for that date? Not only can you look ‘ahead’ but we can begin preparation for that event. The Music Team is putting that information out there and we can now take advantage of it.Did you know that you can upload your audition recording? Go to ‘My Account’ which is on the left side of the screen under your name, click on that. Click on the ‘Song Status’ tab (top bar), for whatever song you have an audition file, for example Patriotic Medley, click on ‘Upload’, Under ‘Attachments’, Attach New File, Click the ‘Browse’ Box and this is looking for the file to be uploaded on your computer, locate the file and click ‘Open’ and then ‘Attach’. You’re done. Your reviewer can now listen to the recording and only our reviewers can hear it. Everyone saves time.Please enjoy these features and functions as our web site offers some dynamic management tools.Did you know the announcement of Heralds of Harmony.org went to thousands of barbershoppers and patrons? The web team is getting many inquiries, questions, and comments on the new site. We have received many inquiries on ‘can you help us?’ with other sites, etc. Our answer is always as time permits but these queries are normally directed to Groupanizer support. The web site team still has many activities to explore and implement. ~Dave Roberts
From The Groupanizer Guyheraldsofharmony.groupanizer.com
For the past 13 years, the Sunshine District of the Bar-bershop Harmony Society has sponsored a 3-day Summer Music Camp for Florida high school boys and their Music Educators. This Camp, called Harmony Explosion, is entirely FREE (except for a small non-refundable registration fee of $20.00 for the boys). There is nothing to buy and there is nothing to join. This is not just another Camp. This year’s clinicians are Alex and Dan Rubin. The teaching quartet is their new quartet Throwback. The students will experience the very best of every aspect of Barbershop singing!Ken Carter and his amazing staff are preparing an awe-some event but your financial help is greatly needed. Please find it in your hearts to con-tribute to the future of barber-shopping by sending a con-tribution to Ken Carter, Camp Director, 1202 Arriago Way, The Villages, FL 32162-0106. Gifts are welcomed from individuals, quartets, choruses and businesses.
Thanks for your help! ~Arne Helbig
Harmony Explosion
For the past 13 years, the Sunshine District of the Barbershop Harmony Society has sponsored a 3-day Summer Music Camp for Florida high school boys and their Music Educators. This Camp, called Harmony Explosion, is entirely FREE (except for a small non-refundable registration fee of $20.00 for the boys). There is nothing to buy and there is nothing to join. This is not just another Camp. This year’s clinician’s are Alex and Dan Rubin. The teaching quartet is their new quartet Throwback. The students will experience the very best of every aspect of Barbershop singing!
Ken Carter and his amazing staff are preparing an awesome event but your financial help is greatly needed. Please find it in your hearts to contribute to the future of barbershopping by sending a contribution to Ken Carter, Camp Director, 1202 Arriago Way, The Villages, FL 32162-0106. Gifts are welcomed from individuals, quartets, choruses and businesses. Thanks for your help!
What a competition! The Heralds did not compete this convention,
they were there to sing off the trophy from last year’s championship, but there were plenty of excellent competitors on hand for this convention!
On Friday night, April 13th after the quartet semi finals, over 40 Heralds appeared on stage to sing off the Sunshine District Championship trophy. On Saturday, that
trophy and the 2012 Championship was awarded to T.H.X. of the Sunrise Chapter with a score of 960. Congratulations T.H.X.!
Tampa had two quartets who initially entered the contest for international qualifiers; but, unfortunately, they both had to scratch. 75 South and Flashback scratched for health reasons. It appears both quartets will be back in action soon though and, who knows, maybe they can qualify out of district. Sunshine District is sending three quartets to International this year (so far). The PURSUIT and Throwback won that chance this weekend and Main Street qualified out of district prior to this weekend’s competition.
Scores were not yet posted on the District website at press time for this issue, but I’m sure they will be there soon! Check out the
District website at www.sunshinedistrict.org
The Tampa Chapter was recognized by the Harmony Foundation for the exemplary achievement of contributing $219.57 per member to Harmony Foundation programs during 2011 and
awarded the Silver Award. The Harmony Foundation’s mission is to support and share the gift of singing through funding music education for students in High School and College.
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Compound interestContact: Russ Powell
813-340-5675 [email protected]://barbershopquartet.us
flashbackContact: Mark Schlinkert
(321) 229-0571http://www.flashbackqt.com
the flexible fourContact: Steve Matheson
(813) 963-3517 (H)(813) 254-9115 (W)
http://flexiblefour.com
Special ArrangementContact: Marty Port
(813) 748-4554http://www.wix.com/special_arrangement/
quartet
wildcardContact: Frank Ierna
75 SouthContact: Kent Jenkins
(813) 382-5174
CHAPter QuArtetS(listed alphabetically) Upcoming
BirthdaysPaul Helbig - 4/20
Chris Rodgers - 4/22John Pennington - 4/23
Steve Cragg - 4/27Charlie Barbarisi - 4/28
Chuck Steiner - 4/30Joel Chapman - 5/4
John Rechsteiner - 5/7Steve Stenzler - 5/8
Frank Bovino, Jr - 5/11
The Heralds are a non-profit 501 (c)(3) corporation and receive regular public funding
through grants from The Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, The Arts Council of Hillsborough County, the
Pagliara Charitable Foundation, Publix Super Markets, and TECO Energy, Inc.
The Tampa HERALD Page 10 April 2012
Information on SUBSCRIBING or UNSUBSCRIBING to the Heralds of Harmony email list can be found by
visiting the following link: Subscription Help
PreSident Larry Clapp [email protected]
PASt PreSident Mark Tuttle [email protected]
treASurer Al Kelly [email protected]
SeCretArY Brian Wunderlin [email protected]
viCe PreSident - muSiC & PerformAnCe John Pennington [email protected]
viCe PreSident - eventSChuck Steiner [email protected]
viCe PreSident - CHAPter develoPment Ed McKenzie [email protected]
viCe PreSident - mArKetinG & Pr Steve Matheson [email protected]
viCe PreSident - finAnCiAl develoPment Shaun Reynolds [email protected]
viCe PreSident - PerformAnCe mArKetinG Dave Roberts [email protected]
BoArd memBer At lArGe (‘14) Art [email protected]
BoArd memBer At lArGe (‘13)Dick Sipple [email protected]
BoArd memBer At lArGe (‘12)Bill [email protected]
muSiC direCtor Tony DeRosa [email protected]
ASSiStAnt muSiC direCtorS Brian Weber • [email protected] Bauer • [email protected] Jenkins • [email protected] Williams • [email protected]
direCtorS emerituS Bill Billings • [email protected] Jamison • [email protected]
So... “wHo YA GonnA CAll?!”Need HoH information or assistance re:“FINALE” Music Software: Ed McKenzie [email protected] 727-505-2095HoH Rehearsal Videos: Gregg Hunsberger [email protected] 727-953-6484HoH Music Librarian: Ed McKenzie [email protected] 727-505-2095HoH Learning Tapes/CDs: Brian Weber [email protected] 352-638-0683Chorus Membership Issues: Ed McKenzie [email protected] 727-505-2095 Dick Sipple [email protected] 727-734-8731“New Herald” Program & Info: Brian Weber [email protected] 352-638-0683HoH Uniform Coordinator: Dick Sipple [email protected] 727-734-8731HoH E-Newsletter Content: Roxanne Clapp [email protected] 813-994-4380HoH Website Content: Dave Roberts [email protected] 813-546-8953
tampa Chapter 2012 officers and Board of directors
Heralds of Harmony (HoH) • www.heraldsofharmony.org
Groupanizer • http://heraldsofharmony.groupanizer.com/
Sunshine District (& Sunburst)• www.sunshinedistrict.org
Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) or (SPEBSQSA) • www.barbershop.org
HarmonetLite • http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HarmonetLite
The original Harmonet •http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bbshop
Finale Reader Software •www.finalemusic.com/reader/
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