June - 2016 - Heart of Florida Chorus

 THE HEARTBEAT
Volume 13 – Issue 6
June 2016
We meet at North Lake Presbyterian Church in The
Villages every Thursday evening. Doors open at 6:00.
We are located behind Home Depot on Rolling Acres
Road. You’ll find access off Griffin Road, also.
Without music, life is a journey
through a desert. - Pat Conroy YBQC Order Of Appearance Announced SINGING WITH RESONANCE
By Keith Mullen, Music VP
Definition of resonance - (Merriam-Webster)
1. The quality of a sound that stays loud, clear and
deep for a long time.
2. The intensification and enriching of a musical tone
by supplementary vibration.
3. A quality imparted to voiced sounds by vibration of
anatomical resonating chambers or cavities of
the mouth and/or cavity.
(Excerpts from an online article, "Singing With
Resonance.") While singing, let's temporarily move
the focus away from improving the singing voice, to
focusing on the experience of producing the sound.
Explore the sensations and emotions created in the
body while singing. Singing can be a very powerful
process. Every time we sing we cause our whole body
to vibrate, causing changes that are not only physical
but emotional as well. Singing with resonance offers
the person the chance to explore these changes and
how they can be implemented in their own
performance. Every time we produce sound, be it
singing or speaking, our bodies resonate or vibrate.
The quality of sound we create will depend on how we
control and support the process. The body has
different areas of resonance or resonators. These must
be located by each person so they know where they are
and how to use and control them.
By using your resonators you can:
1.) Extend your range.
2.) Protect your voice.
3.) Improve your quality of sound.
4.) Increase your projection. (Volume)
By working with your body you will successfully use
your resonators to also help improve your intonation.
(pitch). You will do this by not only hearing the sound
but feeling it as well. By becoming more sensitive and
training the body to recognize the vibrations caused as
a result of your singing, you may be able to sing the
intervals between notes more
(Continued on page 6) 1) Last Chance (NED)
2) The B-Flads (BHNZ)
3) The Grand Angus (BHA)
4) Polaris (SWD)
5) Cutting Edge (CAR)
6) Ecclectones (FWD)
7) B.E.A.R.D.S. (CSD)
8) Valiant (FWD)
9) Game of Tones (SLD)
10) Frontier (PIO)
11) Students of the Game (MAD)
12) Skyline (BHA)
13) Tagline (BABS)
14) The Pine (RMD)
15) The Mission (BHNZ)
16) Trailblazers (BABS)
17) Brothers In Arms (MAD)
18) The Boulevard (CSD)
19) Flightline (FWD)
20) The Reen Brothers (JAD)
21) Lockness (SNOBS)
22) Those Meddling Kids (ONT)
23) No Strings Attached (NSC)
24) Euphoria (MAD)
25) Ohana Means Family (DIX)
26) Looking Sharp (SLD)
27) Blindside (BHA)
28) On Point (SUN)
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Central Florida’s April Board Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting, Central Florida Chapter,
April, 2016. Directors in attendance: Fran Tougas, Jim
Busko, Dick Baird, Reed Johnson, Keith Mullen and
Roy Field. Director absent: Fran Donohoe. Also in
attendance: Scott Werner.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the March 23, 2016
meeting were approved on motion. Our official membership as of today is 69--no change from last month.
Treasurer’s Report: The report dated April 19, 2016 was
received on motion.
Marketing & PR: Dick Baird met with the graphic artist
Chris Boody to discuss options for a chorus publicity
pamphlet. She had some good ideas and will send some
quotes for our review.
Chapter Development: We are continuing to emphasize
personal contact with our visitors through conversation
at rehearsals and email follow-ups.
Music and Performance: March 16, 2016 report is
attached.
Music Director: Future song selections for the chorus
repertoire will be focused on barbershop arrangements
of popular music that a larger audience base would
enjoy hearing. Each member is encouraged to invite
men of good singing ability to audition.
Unfinished Business: The search for new uniform
options is ongoing.
New business: On an approved motion, a chorus picnic
will be held with the place and date yet to be
determined. All food, soft drinks, and supplies will be
paid for by the chapter. Fran Tougas will investigate
the availability of the Water Oak Satellite Clubhouse.
On an approved motion, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Jim Busko, Secretary, Central
Florida Chapter.
Signs Of The Times
In the front yard of a Funeral Home:
"Drive carefully. We'll wait.”
At a Propane Filling Station:
"Thank Heaven for little grills.”
In a Chicago Radiator Shop:
"Best place in town to take a leak.”
Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck:
"Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises." Dolor Sit Amet June |2016
Issue Date Want Ta’ See Another ?
March Board Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting, Central Florida Chapter,
Barbershop Harmony Society, March, 2016. Directors in
attendance were: Fran Donohoe, Fran Tougas, Jim
Busko, Dick Baird, Reed Johnson, Keith Mullen and
Roy Field. Also in attendance: Scott Werner.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes of the February 17,
2016 meeting were approved on motion. Our official
membership as of today is 69. The change from the
previous count of 68 is due to the addition of our new
dual member A J Theiler. No new member applications have been submitted.
Treasurer’s Report (attached): The report dated March
15, 2016 was received on motion.
Marketing and PR: Dick Baird is continuing to
investigate the creation of a chorus flyer. He will
discuss options with the graphic artist who worked on
last September’s Super Show program.
Chapter Development: We have had one new rehearsal
visitor in the past month.
Music Director: The chorus will not enter the Sunshine
District Spring Competition. Instead, we will focus on
performing at a higher level at the December 4, 2016
Christmas Show. Each member is encouraged to invite
men of good singing ability to audition.
Unfinished Business: The date for the Christmas show
with the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony is confirmed
as Sunday, December 4, 2016 at New Covenant United
Methodist Church in The Villages.
A quartet assignment policy is now in place for
performance requests received by the chapter. An initial
order of precedence was set up by random draw. John
Fleming has volunteered to act as coordinator for this
effort. A quartet must have at least two currently paidup chapter members to be eligible for consideration.
New business: A “New Look” committee will be
formed to investigate semi-formal outfits for future
chorus performances. They will determine two options
to be presented to the membership for a vote. They will
also present financial support options for consideration
by the board. Chorus members will be asked to provide
jacket, shirt, and pants sizes at upcoming rehearsals.
Scott Werner agreed to represent the chapter at the
Sunshine District House of Delegates meeting on April
29, 2016 at the Spring Convention in Orlando.
Tid Bits
Okay, who put a "stop payment" on my reality check?
Experience is what teaches you to recognize a mistake
when you've made it again.
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Lorem Ipsum The Heartbeat Center. You will have a good time and learn a new
skill. I am also in need of jewelry (broken, discolored, etc.) and material for Operation Shoebox. Call
me 352-750-6755 if you think you can help.
Enjoy this wonderful place we live, and keep
learning to keep your mind fresh and active. Use the
skills you already have to learn a new skill. Stay
happy and keep singing. It will help you stay young
and well. Smile and let your face be happy!
HeartThrobs
By Roz Fischer
Hi, Everyone, I hope you are enjoying this beautiful
weather we have been having this spring. Although it is
June, and we expect warmer weather; it has not been too
hot so far. I remember (as you probably do, too) when I
was a small child, and we had no air conditioning--just a
fan here and there. I know I could not exist today without
air conditioning. The occasional rain and the beautiful
flowers make living in Florida wonderful. We need to
count our blessings and appreciate the great weather we
have, especially when we see tornadoes in Kansas and
Oklahoma, forest fires in California, etc.
A few years ago, a few HeartThrobs suggested that we
have a monthly luncheon to enjoy our time together. Several of us have been planning and attending these luncheons, as the numbers of attendees dwindled down to only a
few each month. Last month Dee Burns offered to have a
"brunch-type" get-together at her own home. The results
were less than ideal. Only two people besides Dee were
there to enjoy the occasion. It was a very disheartening
turn out, resulting in canceling any future HeartThrob
luncheons for the time being. It appears that we don't have
enough interest in this activity to continue monthly
luncheons at this time.
I also suggested that another HeartThrob take over the
writing of this column so other ideas and suggestions could
be implemented. No one seemed to apply the past month,
so let me list all the benefits of this job. Perhaps you then
might find an interest in writing it.
1. The pay is exceptional. I bet you could not find anyone
else getting this amount.
2. You would not have to list this new income on your
taxes. Wow! That should appeal to someone.
3. You would work for the kindest gentleman in the
chorus. (Elbie Ford). He never complains about my work
or makes me work overtime.
4. You could work at home, at your own convenience.
How many jobs do you know that have this benefit?
5. The job consists of less than 40 hours per week, or less
than six hours per day.
6. And lastly, you can have your children either come to
work with you, or be at home with you.
Don't all rush forward. Come on, now. Let's have
someone step up and volunteer for this fabulous
position. No training will be necessary, and you could start
immediately. I will even put in a word for you for doubletime and 1/4 for past experience.
Interested in learning to paint? Attend my art class on
Wednesdays at 9:00-11:20 at El Santiago Recreation
Dolor Sit Amet June |2016
Issue Date Meet The HeartThrob – LaVonne Williams
This beautiful lady was born on June 23 in
Moorhead, Minnesota. She and her gentleman,
Willie, have been married more than 50 years. They
are the parents of two children and four
grandchildren. When she wrote this information for
me, they had no great-grandchildren. That was more
than a few years ago.
LaVonne has lived in
Minnesota
and
Florida; and she
prefers Florida. Her
work experience was
as
a
secretary.
Travel has always
been appealing to
her. Her hobbies
include
playing
bridge,
pickleball,
Mahjong, as well as
dancing. LaVonne volunteers at her church. But, in
her spare time she loves to shop, play bridge, and just relax.
Her bucket list includes much more traveling. If she
won the lottery, she claims she would help
others. She and Willie met at her high school
dance. It's a good thing he knew how to dance! Be
sure you take the time to get to know LaVonne. She
is lots of fun and is a very interesting and caring
lady. What a great addition to the HeartThrobs she is.
You Will Be Fined!
From the Internet, author unhnown
On the first day at the new seniors' complex, the
manager addressed all the new seniors pointing out
some of the rules: "The female sleeping quarters will
be out-of-bounds for all males, and the male
dormitory to the females. Anybody caught breaking
this rule will be fined $20 the first time."
He continued, "Anybody caught breaking this rule the
second time will be fined $60. Being caught a third
time will cost you a fine of $180. Are there any questions?"
At this point, an older gentleman stood up in the
crowd inquired: "How much for a season's pass?”
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T h e H e a r t b e a t Where Do I Fit Into My Chapter?
By Tom Vizzi, Buffalo Billboard Editor, Buffalo, NY
What can we do to improve our chorus? Am I a
Competitor, Leader, Hobbyist, Affiliator or a Tag-along? "Where do I fit in
Improve chapter membership. Improve chapter quality,
attract singers, not just numbers. This is not one of
those panic, browbeating articles but it is an article of
enlightenment.
Last fall at the SLD COTS school, I heard a talk on the
membership structure of our chapters. This talk brought
out the fact that each chapter has members that fall into
five categories;
• The Competitor- He’s the guy that wants to
win! He is willing to sacrifice hard work to
accomplish his goal.
• The Leader- This guy is willing to be an officer,
a committee chairman, section leader, and do
anything he can to help out the chapter. He’s
not too sure where he stands when it comes to
competition.
• The Hobbyist- This guy loves to sing it’s his
hobby! He’s been told that he has a nice
singing voice and he probably does! He’s not
interested in competition, he just wants to sing!
• The Affiliator- This guy just wants to belong.
He comes to the weekly rehearsals, sings, and
has a great time. He hardly ever volunteers to
help the chapter in anyway but, just wants to
belong.
• The Tag-a-long This guy goes a long with
anything the leader says, does whatever the
Hobbyist wants to do and just tags, along with
the chapter flow.
What is your chapter attitude and where do you fit in!
Take a long look at your chapter, see if you can
recognize any of the above member types. Now ask
yourself, "where do I fit in!" Is their room for
improvement?
A chapter full of competitors is a chapter that wants to
go to a national convention. And why not! In our
lifetime, how many opportunities do we get to do
something that really makes a difference. Think how
exciting it would be to travel to a national convention
and compete on stag with the best in the world. Wow!
Win or loose, it’s the experience that counts.
The non-competitors in our chapters need to analyze
ourselves and ask the question; Why do I belong to my
chorus? Our common denominators are that we all love
to sing, and entertain or we would not be here in the
first place.
June 2016
Would our audiences rather hear the blah "Blahville
Harmonizers" from Blahville, USA or the exciting
Vocal Majority Chorus?
The youth of the world are our future! Our youth today,
want to win! They are growing up with competition. A
chorus can not attract a youthful singer if they have the
"Blahville attitude." Our choruses must meet the new
millennium with a year 2000 attitude.
Yes you can teach an old dog new tricks. If we want to
attract youth of the 21st century, we must become a
chorus, a district and a Barbershop Society of the 21st
century. Let’s all sing with excitement, enthusiasm,
focus, and then we will all have more fun. I for one
have changed my mind about my attitude. I have
decided to move up to the competitor level. It seems to
me, that if viewing a rainbow is exciting, imagine what
it must be to find the gold.
Training For A Job
Seen on the Internet, author unknown
An Indian walks into a cafe with a shotgun in one hand
and pulling a male buffalo with the other. He says to
the waiter:
"Want coffee." The waiter says, "Sure Chief, coming
right up." He gets the Indian a tall mug of coffee.
The Indian drinks the coffee down in one gulp, turns
and blasts the buffalo with the shotgun, causing parts of
the animal to splatter everywhere and then just walks out.
The next morning the Indian returns. He has his
shotgun in one hand, pulling another male buffalo with
the other. He walks up to the counter and says to the
waiter: "Want coffee."
The waiter says, "Whoa,
Tonto! We're still cleaning up your mess from
yesterday. What was all that about, anyway?"
The Indian smiles and proudly says, "Training for
position in United States Congress. Come in, drink
coffee, shoot the bull, leave mess for others to clean up,
Disappear for rest of day."
NOVEMBER 2016---VOTE WISELY! Item: "Barbershop harmony really begins at the end
and works backwards. If a quartet is well equipped with
'wicked' endings, the body of the song may be fairly
conventional. It is the close that leaves the final
fragrance of the barbershop, and if this is beautifully
flavored with a nostalgic aroma, it matters little what
has gone before. The most obvious harmonies are
forgotten in a really subtle finish."
(Source: "Barbershop Ballads and How to Sing Them,"
Dr. Sigmund Spaeth, 1925)
There are more love songs than anything else. If songs
could make you do something we'd all love one another.
Frank Zappa
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Lorem Ipsum T h e H e a r t b e a t So Who Was Sweet Adeline, Anyway?
From Preservation, January 2011, Grady Kerr, editor
Her name was Adelina Patti (1843 – 1919). She was a
famous Italian coloratura soprano opera singer. She was
raised in New York City and her talent was evident from a
young age. She gave her first recital at around eight and
made her operatic debut at New York's Academy of Music in
1859.
Patti sang at the White House in 1862 and so moved Lincoln
and his wife with her rendition of “Home, Sweet Home” that
she was ever after to use the number as an encore piece in
her recitals. Essentially the definition of “prima donna,” Patti
demanded, and received, high fees (she even trained a parrot
to squawk “Cash! Cash!”) and insisted upon excusal from
rehearsals.
She lived her final years at her castle in south Wales, singing
rarely, and only from a repertoire that she knew her aging
voice could handle. She made approximately 30 recordings
for the Gramophone and Typewriter Company in 1905 and
1906, preserving much of her familiar music; though her voice
was well past its prime, and despite a high price ($5), the
discs were best- sellers and have been in print ever since,
valued as documentation of a bygone style. She was last
heard in America in 1904 at Carnegie Hall. Patti died of
natural causes and is buried in Paris.
“Sweet Adeline” has been performed many times by a wide
variety of performers.
Quaker City Four (1904), introduced on the Vaudeville stage
The Peerless Quartet (1904) recording was on the charts for
ten weeks at #1 for three weeks.
The Haydn Quartet (1904) recording was on the charts for 17
weeks at #1 for ten weeks.
Mickey Mouse serenaded Minnie Mouse in the short, The
Karnival Kid (1929).
The Marx Brothers sang a version of the song in the film
Monkey Business (1931).
The Seekers (1960), an Australian folk influenced pop group
of the ‘60s, recorded it.
Phish (current), a popular jam band, has performed it during
their live shows.
The Mills Brothers recorded it in 1953 on Famous Barber
Shop Ballads.
Rich-tones, a Sweet Adelines International Champion
chorus, recorded it in 1995 as part of a special CD in
celebration of SAI’s 50th anniversary.
It has been recorded by many barbershop quartets, the most
popular being The Boston Common, The Suntones,
Bluegrass Student Union, The Ritz, Dapper Dans and
FRED.
“Sweet Adeline” was also used as the title of a musical
comedy written by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II,
which was made into a movie in 1929. This film was not a
success. John F. Fitzgerald, grandfather of John F. Kennedy,
used it as his theme song for his two successful campaigns
for Mayor of Boston. Proof of its popularity: It’s no accident
that the largest woman’s barbershop organization, Sweet
Adelines International, is named for this song. Dolor Sit Amet Page 5
June 2016
Issue | Date A Barbershop Quartet Job
Description (The Lead)
By Ron Knickerbocker as seen in In Tune, Linda
Williams, Editor
Leads have the easiest job in that they are the only
ones who actually sing the song, but they have the
greatest responsibility because the rest of us are
completely dependent on them. We can’t even start
a song without them (with the exception of the
songs that start with the basses singing “boom,
boom, boom”)!
1. Sing firmly and accurately.
A. A high percentage of inaccurate singing is a
result of a lack of concentration. (As in, “I’ve
sung this song since nineteen-ought-two.”)
B. Remember–the harmony parts harmonize
with the note they think you will sing, so your job
is to be there, not just “in the vicinity.”
C. Don’t listen to the sounds the group is
making. Obviously you will hear it, but you
should hear it “in passing”- like driving through
some fantastic scenery in heavy traffic. You will
be aware of the scenery but you can’t forget
where your main responsibility lies.
• Your primary responsibility is to sing the song
in such a way that the harmony part singers can
do their job without worrying about yours.
2. Sing vowels the same way every time.
A. Harmony part singers can’t match the lead
until he sings stable, consistent vowel sounds.
This is important not just for competition, but for
general performances as well.
B. It is easy to match sounds in your section, but
it takes time and effort.
3. You listen (as you sing) with “goose bumps” in
your ears, but general audiences don’t.
4. Be aware of the few spots, if any, in a song
where you aren’t singing the melody. A.
Exaggerate giving up and taking over the
melody. This helps avoid confusion on the part
of the listeners. This most often occurs on tags,
but occasionally it happens within the body of the
song.
5. Be aware of spots where harmony part singers
might need your help.
A. In your upper register (don’t bury them).
B. At the extremes of the ranges of the harmony
part singers.
Rules We Should Know As Musicians
There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start
together and finish together. The public doesn't
give a darn what goes on in between.
- Sir Thomas Beecham.
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Lorem Ipsum T h e H e a r t b e a t Central Florida Picnic Saturday, May 28, 2016
By Larry Robinson
I shudder to think that I nearly missed out on this
year’s delightful distraction from the daily grind. I
planned to stay home because my wife, Barbara, had
a conflicting class. But, Dale and Eileen Johnson said
they would be happy to provide transportation, so I
changed my mind and decided to attend.
And what a great picnic it was! I wish I could list all of
our members and their wives who worked behind the
scenes, but I don’t pay attention very well, and my
memory fails me. But, due to their hard work, I got to
spend a care free day; eating, chatting, and singing
with my barbershop friends. The picnic committee and
their crew did their jobs so smoothly and seamlessly,
that I could not ask for more. Congratulations and
thank you.
It was heartwarming to see a few faces that we had not
seen in a while. The two that I actually recall were
members of the Sun Chords quartet:: bass, Dick
Gordon (just a slender shadow of his former self . . .
well, he has lost some weight), and tenor, Lee
Shawcross. They, along with lead, John Fleming,
and baritone, Joe Burns, were the primary afterdinner entertainment. Dick told a few stories, as usual,
then the quartet did a very short show package which I
had not seen before . . . and I was very impressed. The
open mic encouraged a few individuals to take a turn-thanks to Tom Hogshead John Fleming and Scott
Werner). And, I believe it was Pat and Jan Haley
who instigated the gang singing a few Barberpole Cat
songs, which gave all of us the thrill of ringing some chords.
Roz Fischer announced that she is looking for a
volunteer to take over her position as HeartThrob
Editor. This announcement raised several emotional
responses in me. First, I am sad to see her step down,
because her participation in our lives has been almost
legendary. Second, I am happy that she will have
more time to devote to her own activities. And, third, I
am concerned because, from experience, I know
that she is not likely to get a volunteer simply by
asking. But maybe we can help her. Everyone needs a
little push to take on a new (and possibly daunting)
responsibility. So, if you know someone who you
think would be a good HeartThrob Editor, Tell her you
have confidence in her, and ask her to give it a try
(Even if it doesn’t work out, she will know she is
appreciated). I am speaking primarily to the ladies
here--but it certainly wouldn’t hurt if some of you guys
told your better half that you would be proud to support
her in this endeavor. I’ll get off my soapbox now).
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Issue | Date The food was outstanding and plentiful. The table
conversation in my immediate area was interesting and
fun (thanks to Don Barnes and his wife, Dale Johnson
and his wife, Rob Snyder and Elbie Ford). I hope the
other tables were as fortunate. The time flew by, and
before we knew it see were clearing the tables and
saying our goodbyes.
Thanks again to all who
participated.
(From page 1) See Singing With Resonance accurately and with more confidence. Also. using your
resonators can extend your range so you can reach those
notes you wished you could sing.
Singing with
resonance will enrich your understanding of the physical
process you go through each time you sing and give you
easier access to your singing voice.
From "The Role of Resonance in Singing." (Singing For
Dummies) Large, full resonant tones are desirable in
some styles of music but not as desirable in others.
CLASSICAL MUSIC (opera) - A very full resonant tone
is desirable to be able to fill a concert hall with sound.
CHORAL MUSIC - Less resonance is needed so you
can blend with the other singers. COUNTRY MUSIC Country singers are great storytellers and many of their
songs are very close to speaking, forward and chatty.
Also, less carry is needed due to the use of
amplification. MUSICAL THEATER - Similar to
choral singing, too much resonance will make it sound
like classical music. JAZZ MUSIC - Amplification is
used, so just clear tones with some resonance are
used. POP-ROCK and R&B MUSIC - These styles of
music usually require forward nasal resonance.In
barbershop singing,
everyone should sing with
resonance. Basses should have the most to create a rich
vibrant foundation for the chord, leads and baritones a
little less because of their higher range but they still need
the fullness of sound and tenors the least, but still
enough to keep the sound rich and not thin.
* By the way, the larger sound you hear while singing in
the shower is not resonance, it is reverberation. The
bouncing of the sound off the walls only makes it feel
louder and fuller to you.
Tid Bits
The best part of waking up is going back to sleep.
If ya think about it, all it really takes to separate the men
from the boys is girls.
Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot.
I'm not a complete idiot, nobody's perfect!
I used to have a handle on life, then it broke.
I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.
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Issue Date The Central Florida Chapter Leadership Team The Heartbeat Staff
President:
Fran Donohoe
352-637-4369
Board Member At-Large:
Roy Field
357-326-4024
Senior Editor:
Elbie Ford
352-438-8882
Staff Photographer:
Mary Tougas
507-381-2261
franairways@tampabay.rr.com
rfield31@cfl.rr.com
elbieford@aol.com
tougasfm2gmail.com
Music VP:
Keith Mullen
352-259-9893
Secretary:
Jim Busko
352-409-2462
HeartThrobs Editor:
Roz Fischer
352-750-6755
Heartbeat Mailer:
Delores Burns
352-259-8732
kmullen2003@yahoo.com
jimbusko2003@yahoo.com
rozfish@comcast.net
joeburns5@embarqmail.com
Marketing and PR VP:
Dick Baird
352-753-0455
Treasurer:
Fran Tougas
507-381-2261
Staff Reporter:
Larry Robinson
352-357-7328
Heartbeat Distributor:
Joe Burns
352-259-8732
rmbaird777@gmail.com
tougasfm@gmail.com
larry4lead@comcast.net
joeburns5@embarqmail.com
Chapter Development VP:
Reed Johnson
716-628-1341
50-50 Chairman:
Don Applegate
859-437-0232
Dapple@icloud.com
reed@reedjohnson.net
Purpose
The Purpose of this chapter shall be three-fold:
1) To perpetuate the old American institution, the
barbershop quartet.
2) To promote and encourage vocal Harmony and
good fellowship among the members.
3) To encourage and promote the education of its
members and the public in music appreciation of
barbershop harmony.
The Heart Of Florida Music Team
Front Line Director and
Lead Section Leader:
Scott Werner
352-259-2572
Assistant Director and
Baritone Section Leader:
Don Barnes
352-259-8634
lovebbshp@aol.com
dode@thevillages.com
Bass Section Leader:
Pat Haley
352-753-3351
Tenor Section Leader:
Joe Pfiefer
352-751-2415
phaley@comcast.net
the4sharps@comcast.net
Presentation Coach:
Jan Haley
352-753-3351
Librarian: Elmo Wagner
352-753-0449
phaley@comcast.net
phylmo22@gmail.com
Presidents Club
Fran Donohoe
Current President
Wayne Page 2003-2004
Ken Carter
2005-2006
Marty Martin 2007-2008
Dave Kirkpatrick
2009
Pat Haley
2010-2011
Brent Bierma 2012-2013
Barbershopper Of the Year
Joe Pfeifer
Wayne Page
Marty Martin
Ken Carter
Dave Kirkpatrick
Joe Burns
Jim Gehrlein
Elbie Ford
Elmo Wagner
Rich Casanzio
John Fleming
Dick Fischer
Fran Donohoe
Dolor Sit Amet 2003
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The chapter activities shall be conducted without
personal gain for its individual members and any
profits or other inurenments to the chapter shall be
used in promoting the purposes of the Society, district
or chapter.
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byline are written by the editor. Clip art is by courtesy
of the Barbershop Harmony Society
Mission Statement
We are an organization of
community-minded singers,
dedicated to spreading the
joy of close harmony in our
schools and in our
community.
Birt hdays
These boys chose June
to be born in the world
Elmo Wagner
Marty Jahnel
Don Applegate
Lee Shawcross
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Chapter Eternal
Our brothers who have passed, but will always
be on the risers with us, in our hearts.
Charlie Borders
Gil Mason
Floyd Guernsey
Mel Lee
Harry Olds
Don Polley
John Raymond
Bob Yenney
Emil Bajus
George Murphy
Don Himmelman Bud Mason
David MacEllvin Spike Ken
Mike Nichol
Marty Martin
John Burnett
Hugh McLeish
Bill Davidson
Lloyd Cole
Dutch Schultz
Jim Miller
Carl Rostec
Wally Costello
Verne Manning Bill Hoag
Harod Lathom
Bill (Doc) Weir Larry Nuckles
Russell Gilliam
Elmer Starret
Erhardt Oppeheimer Don Benbow
Freeman Morrison Bob Werkema
Tom Holbrook
Important Websites
Centra l Florida Chapte r
ww w.hea rtofflorida chours .org
Barbershop Harmony S oc iety w ww .ba rbe rshop.org
Harm onizer
www.barbers hop.org/ha rm onizer
Sunshine District
ww w.suns hinedist ric t.org
Harm ony Ma rk etplac e
ww w.harm ony ma rk etplac e.com
Update y our informat ion
ww w.barbershop.org/ebusines s
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13 – Issue 6
Volume
Lorem Ipsum June 2016
Issue | Date Heart Of Florida Quartets
F ou r S h a rp s
S u n C h or ds
Joe Pfeifer, tenor
Rich Casanzio, lead
Don Barnes, bari
Jim Castanien, bass
Lee Shawcross. tenor
John Fleming, lead
Joe Burns, bari
Dick Gordon, bass
S o F a r , S o G o od
F ur t he r A d ie u
Jerry LaDue, tenor
Dave Kirkpatrick. lead
Dick Fischer, bari
Jerry Weisenreder, bass
Lee Shawcross, tenor
Paul Smith, lead
Jim Gehrlein, bari
Jim Castanien, bass
HarmoniX
S e n i or M o m e n t s
Jeremy Reynolds, tenor
Willie Williams, lead
Ken Wantuck, bari
Brent Bierma, bass
Bob Vincuilla, tenor
Norb Schneider, lead
John Carter, bari
Mo Foisy, bass
President’s Council
Dick Baird
Pat Haley
Ambassadors Of Song
Don Applegate
Don Barnes
Brent Bierma
Joe Burns
Dick Casanzio
Bill Cullen*
Steve Dunn
John Fleming
Jim Gehrlein
Pat Haley
Dave Holmberg
Dave Kirkpatrick
Bill Leslie
Gene McCoy
Lou Nichoret
Joe Pfeifer
Norb Schneider
Ken Wantuck
Peter Wells
*not a chapter member
Moments To Remember
Roy Field, tenor
Dick Baird, lead
Dave Mann, bari
Jim Busko, bass
We Always Wel come Guests
Bill Vockell
Frank Roberts
Hans Boden
Jacksonville, Florida
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Leesburg, Florida
Return Address: Joseph and Delores Burns 121 Costa Mesa Drive The Villages FL 32159 Bill Cullen*
Jerry Yahn
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Jim Busko
Jim Castanien
Fran Donohoe
Dick Fischer
Mo Foisy
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Reed Johnson
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Dave Mann
Keith Mullen
Wayne Page
Larry Robinson
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