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Resolutions for PA-MV for the Chapter Meeting of September 14, 2010

admin — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 07:04:20 +0000

Resolutions read from 10:28 to 10:35 on September 14, 2010, Sunnyvale, CA.

IN HARMONY, the men of the Peninsulaires Chorus, Palo Alto-Mountain View Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement for Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, do hereby Proclaim as follows:

WHEREAS, on Saturday the last, approximately 25 men of good character met to Sing and bring good cheer to SNAIL for their 15th Annual Neighborhood Block Party, in our own neighborhood.

WHEREAS, at said 15th Annual Neighborhood Block Party, the Mayor of Sunnyvale became a woman of Good Harmony.

WHEREAS, also at said 15th Annual Neighborhood Block Party, a council member was revealed to be a man of Good Harmony, keeping up his chops with God Bless America.

WHEREAS, also again, at said 15th Annual Neighborhood Block Party, another performance opportunity arose, with discussions for more public performances.

WHEREAS, tonight, approximately 40 men of Good Character, and the rest of you, gathered together to Lock and Ring Chords of the highest possible quality in the Barbershop Style, a truly American Art Form.

WHEREAS, tonight, we celebrated the anniversary of Mr. Logan’s and Mr. Curtis’ birth.

WHEREAS, tonight, we all became new friends of Dan and Fred, from not just one, but two countries, both men of Good Character.

WHEREAS, the Palo Alto-Mountain View chapter is featured in a full-color full page story in the July/August 2010 issue of The Harmonizer, appearing in homes this September.

WHEREAS, we warmed up in a circle outside, in the moon light, so we all knew who arrived late.

WHEREAS, we learned that Mr. Heather enjoys those prolonged penultimate chords.

WHEREAS, we received updated riser positions, which will be remembered next week.

WHEREAS, Mr. Wanless was announced as Barbershopper of the Quarter for the quarter last, ending June 2010.

WHEREAS, Mr. Marshall and Mr. Fredrickson were recognized as continuing men of good character for 24 combined years.

WHEREAS, planned moods in both contest songs were adjusted and reinforced.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Nelly shall never again be Gang Sanged.

IT is hereby RESOLVED, that these men, and many others SHALL gather here, in this very location, 165 hours from this exact moment.

IT is hereby RESOLVED, that immediately upon the commencement of the next E♭, we shall Keep The Whole World Singing.

Welcome back, my friends to the show that never ends

admin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:56:26 +0000

So we’re back, hopefully we’ll get more than just my looking at this site. Although we never end the fun here, we do disappear from time to time.

We’re back, and let the fun resume!

2006-fall-fwd

admin — Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:00:07 +0000

Had an incredible time over the weekend at Far Western District Fall Convention. From my vantage point on stage, I thought we brought it. The entire New Dimension Chorus was on fire. Seven hours later, the scores came out and I wasn’t happy.

Before the contest, I was expecting a score of 63-68. The score sheet was ten points below my expectation level. It was frustrating to have been working so much on our show package since spring contest to have a drop in points. We didn’t go to Contest to compete with Westminster, http://www.vihchorus.org/, or Greater Phoenix, but I was disappointed with the way we sounded.

Congratulations to The New Westminster Chorus, for their incredible performance, and we wish you well in International Competition next July.

Jack Baird Music Library

admin — Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:04:01 +0000

I was perusing the Jack Baird Music Library, and heard this wonderful song about a guy meeting his girl at the church, and thought, “This is it.” Then, I figured out what “It” is. It is the first song of which I am going to complete an arrangement in the Barbershop Style.

Then, the fun began. Where to find a copy of the old music? I found the Edison Library. Chock full of rich nougaty goodness, this has one of the best archives of public domain/expired copyright sheet music that I’ve been able to find.

Once it’s done, I’ll release it to the world. Check back right here to this domain for details about the song and ordering information. It may take a while, since I have to work for a living right now, but I plan on scouring the Jack Baird library and finding another couple of pieces that sound really nice and arranging them.

fritibrulation

admin — Tue, 22 Aug 2006 19:21:27 +0000

I was unable to attend Harmony College 2006, because I was fairly new to directing.

Doug Parker wrote to me:
Hi jharris@…

You weren’t at HC this year?

Dr Don Campbell coined the term to illustrate the shaking, too-much-to-be-contained, bubbling energy and anticipation of a little kid that wants to break out but can’t because they just don’t know what to do. He used it to differentiate between the two phrases in You Make Me Feel So Young when the lyrics repeat:

You make me feel so,

Dr Don was directing the Directors Chorus and during rehearsals he said, “No, no, wait, I want you all on the second one to fritibrulate. C’mon, now let’s try it again…” and of course everyone looked at each other with blank faces. That’s when he dumped the definition on us.

The baritones are leading the move to get the term popularized and on the web. Someone else surely has a better definition than mine. We’re considering a temporary yahoogroup to get some of the details talked out, but that may be overkill.

Doug Parker
So here it is, in all its glory, fritibrulation:

Fritibrulation: (vi) to Fritibrulate.
Fritibrulate: (vi) the shaking, too-much-to-be-contained, bubbling energy and anticipation of a little kid that wants to break out but can’t because they just don’t know what to do.

Love it, learn it, use it.

Open House 2006

admin — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 13:29:18 +0000

Open House 2006!

Coming to the Fremont-Hayward Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society on August 17, 2006 at 7:00. Join us in the Music Building (Building 1200) at Chabot College on Thursday, August 17, 2006 for an evening of 4 part harmony and light refreshments. Nonsingers are welcome.

Shadow of Your Smile

admin — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 21:43:29 +0000

We were introduced to the Shadow of Your Smile tag. Our baritone requisitioned for the quartet copies of the arrangement. It’s an interesting arrangement, to say the least. It does have a bass melody, though. As we progress, I’m sure it will get better. I hope.

Visiting San Mateo

admin — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 21:35:42 +0000

I visited the Golden Chordsmen Chorus last week during their quarterly Quartet Night. The night is built around impromptu quartets. One person is selected, then they select a song and the rest of the quartet. No matter how the song sounds, thunderous applause follows.

It is rather interesting, as a guest, because I don’t know the interpretations of the other guys. It really makes you listen to, and react to, the lead. They’ve got a nice group, and I’d like to plan a trip back out to visit.

Awesome!

admin — Fri, 19 May 2006 07:39:00 +0000

Had chorus rehearsal tonight (last night, actually). Found out that the Far Western District needed a couple more choruses for the upcoming Fall Convention. The New Dimension Chorus has been invited as a wild card. Dude!

Six years of history. Twice “Most Improved Chorus” in the past 3 years, and now Fall District Convention. Honestly, not a chance of winning the District Contest, but we’ll have a definite “Hey, listen to these guys” following the contest.

Post Number 1

admin — Wed, 17 May 2006 15:10:04 +0000

Welcome to the world of the Barbershop Bass. Right now, that life isn’t the most glamorous, but we’ve just started a quartet, and we\’re perfectly poised for next year’s contest season.