Local Quartets: Good Intentions
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Go to http://www.harmonize.com/
, and then follow the links to the Northland chorus. (It’s not in alphabetical
order, so you’ll have to look lower.) Eventually, you’ll use just: http://www.harmonize.com/NorthlandChorus/
to find the news.
(I’ve included the chorus picture given.) What a terrific job on the website.
Great kudos and thanks to Ian Dean,
who is responsible, and is working on improving it, continuously. Thanks,
Ian!
Great News Abounds!
RICHARD EVANS IS INITIATED:
Congratulations to Richard Evans, on his becoming a full-fledged member
of the Chorus. He adds a lot to the bass section, and I’m glad he stands behind
me and keeps me on track sometimes, when my mind
wanders.
GOOD INTENTIONS SANG FOR THE CHORUS:
Our own terrific chapter quartet has been asked to sing for us as often
as they can.
{Made up of Graham McHatty, Sean McMurray, Loyal Beggs and
Bruce Clarida}. With their expertise and mellow sound, it can only add
more to our barbershop experience. Myself, I can only feel that it will
encourage others of us to form quartets and experience the richness of singing
with three other guys who want the thrill of having a chord ring just for them.
When I was a new barbershopper, I was always thrilled by the close
harmony and antics of
The Soo-veniers, which if I remember aright, were made up of Gerry Clowes,
Gene Haines, Harry Shardlow and Don Bazely. They had such
a rich, full sound, giving us that “hooty owl” sound, long before it was even
thought of. And I miss Gerry’s “L’il Albutt” stories.
NORTHLAND HARMONY COLLEGE IS A GO,
ON MAY 19!
Our five masters of pedagogy are looking forward to having a terrific
night, as are we, and Pierre Lefebvre has gotten us organized and
scheduled, so look out world, we’re going to have a great night!
[Professors are Don Bazely, Bill Webb, Al
Murray, Bob Shami and Wes Triplett]
GUEST NIGHT IS NEXT WEEK! (May 5,
2003)
A great “Thank You” to all of you who hand out the business cards, talked
to friends, gave Jim Lake (a tireless
worker, cheerful, helpful and just all-round terrific. We’re lucky to have him
as a member) a list of people you’d like to see join us in Barbershopping, and
to the executive, who have been working extremely hard in the background to make
this work. We have had, at last count, over 80 invitees, of which at least 20
came from Bill Webb. What a great gang of men to work with, this
Northland Chorus. We should have a lot of fun with the Guest Night, if early
results can be used to predict.
Just a reminder, to come if possible by 6:45,
so that we can get the last little bit of organizing done. As well, wear your
name tags, so the guests (and the
rest of us) can read your name and so know something about what’s going on.
As well, you’ve all been bringing guests and it’s appreciated.
Kevin Collar brought 3 guests for the past couple of weeks, and they
seemed interested. It’s good that we can appeal to that age of guests, and not
be an “old folks” group, the way some of the public seem to think of us.
CHORUS PICTURE 2000:
What a great looking bunch of guys!
Upcoming Requests for Singouts,
(subject to availability of members, especially the Tenor Section: )
Westminister May 26 11:00 (be there for 10)
Willowgrove June 1 11:00 (10)
June 9 NOVICE NIGHT
- Do you have a quartet ready and practicing?
Davey Home June 23
From the past:
1. Can you name three former chapter quartets, before the Good Intentions?
(see if you can name no more than 2 that Bob Shami sang in)
2. What part did Don Bazely sing when he first joined the chorus?
3. Who were the “Honey Pots”, and what year did they win the Novice Quartet
competition?
Who is this, and what part did he sing?
