We’re back, and let the fun resume!

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.

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.

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,

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

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.

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.

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.

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.