Harmony Hi-Lo s Volume XLII Fall 2016 Congratulations TO ALL OF REGION 19 S INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS! Lustre Contestant #9 Famous Janes- Contestant #28 GQ Contestant #38 Neon Lights Contestant #22 SwingLine Contestant #1 (withdrawn) Class Ring Contestant #2 Valley Forge Contestant #8 Greater Harrisburg Contestant #21
YOUR REGIONAL MANAGEMENT TEAM (RMT) www.region19sai.org CURRENTLY VACANT PAT EDELMAN DONNA HALLEY LIZ DANIELSKI Communications Coordinator Director Coordinator Chapter-at-Large patsings@verizon.net Education Coordinator Chapter-at-Large Dhalley1@comcast.net Events Coordinator Red Rose City hotpbari@gmail.com JUDY HALL DIANE BARTEL MICHELE WOODWARD SARAH NAINAN-NEWHARD Finance Coordinator Chapter-at-Large Jhall51428@aol.com Marketing Coordinator Harbor City Music Company hcmclead@gmail.com Membership Coordinator Valley Forge mwoodwardvf@gmail.com Team Coordinator Chapter-at-Large Syuki63@yahoo.com The Harmony Hi-Lo s is the official semi-annual bulletin of the Atlantic Bay-Mountain Region #19, Sweet Adelines International, Inc. All articles are published at the discretion of the Regional Management Team and may be edited. ADVERTISING RATES Payable to Atlantic Bay-Mountain Region #19 Full Page $50.00 Half Page $25.00 Quarter Page $15.00 DEADLINE FOR FALL ISSUE: August 31, 2017 SUBMIT MATERIAL TO: Sarah Nainan-Newhard Region 19 Team Coordinator syuki63@gmail.com REGION #19 s PHILOSOPHY Women join Sweet Adelines because they like to sing. They stay because of the musical challenge, the rewards of individual achievement, the rewards of performance, and the sense of belonging. Therefore, Region #19 is a progressive women s organization that: Promotes excellence in the performance of barbershop harmony through education. Creates an atmosphere of camaraderie among its membership. Provides opportunities for individual growth. 2 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
REGION 19 CHAPTER ANNIVERSARIES AND MILESTONES Happy Blue Sapphire Anniversary to Heart of Maryland! Happy Yellow Diamond Anniversary to Greater Harrisburg! Happy Emerald Anniversary to Red Rose City! Happy Golden Anniversary to Arundelair! Happy China Anniversary to Clustered Spires! Happy Wood Anniversary to Philadelphia Freedom! ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 3
MEMBERSHIP ANNIVERSARIES 55 YEARS (1961) Margaret Matroni: Red Rose City Dolores Shaw: Dundalk Leona Sigurdson: Valley Forge 50 YEARS (1966) Sandy Ilgenfritz: Greater Harrisburg 45 YEARS (1971) Sally Barile: Shenandoah Valley Sarah Clifton: Shenandoah Valley Eileen Marion: Dundalk Gina Murray: Valley Forge Pam Nichols: Diamond State Eileen Rosenburg: Pride of Baltimore 40 YEARS (1976) Nancy Gibboney: Chapter-at-Large Gerda Ryan: Harbor City Music Company 35 YEARS (1981) Marion Daniels: Valley Forge Joan Gras: Jersey Sound Georgette Gray: Jersey Sound Mimi Guercio: Harbor City Music Company Lori Ludlum: Shades of Harmony Gwenn Trout: Greater Harrisburg 30 YEARS (1986) Gail Allebach: Valley Forge Trudy Cassada: Chapter-at-Large Deborah Dahlen-Kirsch: Valley Forge Catherine LaFleur: Lehigh Valley Kathleen Mannherz: Harbor City Music Company Terri McGrath: Pride of Baltimore Cheryl Roberts: Pride of Baltimore Mary Sexton Sexton: Red Rose City Sylvia Stites: Cape Shore Debra Saucke: Valley Forge Lisa Yocom: Valley Forge Marsha Zwicker: Pride of Baltimore 25 YEARS (1991) Lori Dreyer: Harbor City Music Company Sharon Ehrisman: Ocean Bay Barbara Falkinburg: Pride of Baltimore Patricia Feifer: Pride of Baltimore Constance Greendoner: Pride of Baltimore 4 (as of 6/20/16) CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING ON THEIR MEMBERSHIP MILESTONE! Susan Haeseler: Capital Accord Linda Hagerty: Greater Harrisburg Terressa Hall: Altoona Carol Kontir: Lehigh Valley Elaine Manger: Ocean Bay Judy Marco: Heart of Maryland Betty-Jean Matthews: Capital Accord Jan Morey: Pride of Baltimore Sarah Nainan-Newhard: Chapter-at-Large Carole Prietto: Greater Harrisburg Eileen Teti: Jersey Sound Diane Whitford: Upper Chesapeake 20 YEARS (1996) Lisa Blozis: Diamond State Pat Cliber: Clustered Spires Lynda Drehmer: Dundalk Donna Falcone: Philadelphia Freedom Sue Fleming: Shenandoah Valley Rita Fry: Clustered Spires Nancy Gauger: Chapter-at-Large Mona Hills: Altoona Michele Jorde: Dundalk Dorothy Keefer: Philadelphia Freedom Sharon Lauther: Jersey Sound Sharyl Lim: Pride of Baltimore Carol Myers: Altoona Ethel Myers: Altoona Jennifer Myers: Chapter-at-Large Jeanette McConagha: Upper Chesapeake Maria Philip: Capital Accord Claire Pratznew: Diamond State Donna Ruokonen: Arundelair Diane Scott: Diamond State Rosemary Spiro: Ringing Hills Diane Schrum: Chapter-at-Large Dorothy Stalberg: Harbor City Music Company 15 YEARS (2001) Heide Bohannon: Ringing Hills Laurie Boyer: Heart of Maryland Dawn Clifford: Chapter-at-Large Rebecca Connor: Capital Accord Marybeth Dalessandro: Philadelphia Freedom Gail Dembin: Cape Shore Barbara Freilich: Dundalk Joanne Gamba: Arundelair Elaine Gerwig: Freedom Valley Heather Hamje: Valley Forge Page Hesser: Red Rose City Jo Ann Kern: Philadelphia Freedom Mary Kirby: Harbor City Music Company Jocelyn Lang: Heart of Maryland Kym Lewis: Valley Forge Jayne McDonough: Cape Shore Jennifer Newman: Chapter-at-Large Laurie McLeod-Flynn: Heart of Maryland ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
Carol Row: Red Rose City Marsha Shapiro: Harbor City Music Company Trudie Thompson: Chapter-at-Large April Trout: Red Rose City Chris Trudeau: Philadelphia Freedom Rebecca Veser: Greater Harrisburg Carol Wilson: Harbor City Music Company Carolyn Weger: Pride of Baltimore Linda Wojciechowski: Lehigh Valley 10 YEARS (2006) Joanna Akras: Dundalk Meaghan Baker: Upper Chesapeake Sharon Barnhill: Shenandoah Valley Jean Beatty: Delmarva V. Nicole Burkhardt: Diamond State Mindy Cassel: Chesapeake Harmony Elaine Cooper: Pride of Baltimore Mary Costabile: Delmarva Aubry Costas: Diamond State Susan Dorman: Jersey Sound Mary Earnest: Altoona Catherine Fichera: Shades of Harmony Phyllis Fleischmann: Upper Chesapeake Tarjia Johnson: Harbor City Music Company Tamarah Hoffman: Altoona Carol Hogue: Altoona Susan Kohli: Harbor City Music Company Marilyn Levitt: Capital Accord Joyce Matthew: Shenandoah Valley Catherine McBrien: Ocean Bay Lacey Moore: Upper Chesapeake Sylvia Morris: Jersey Sound Sueann Myers: Harbor City Music Company Barbara Pettyjohn: Chapter-at-Large Vera Piper: Shenandoah Valley Kimberly Porter: Greater Harrisburg Katie Reutemann: Harbor City Music Company Laura Rubin: Heart of Maryland Jessica Saladini: Dundalk Sheila Schlosser: Pride of Baltimore Diane Sengstacke: Upper Chesapeake Wendy Sharer: Altoona Rachel Stotler: Red Rose City Sheila Taylor: Heart of Maryland Janet Todd: Clustered Spires Kathryn Toffey Krantz: Jersey Sound Linda Wood: Upper Chesapeake Joann Waysz: Delmarva 5 YEARS (2011) Kinsey Amick: Clustered Spires Helen Avner: Capital Accord Amanda Barr: Shades of Harmony Kay Bear: Freedom Valley Stacey Blackwell: Diamond State Bette Bohlmann: Delmarva Rachel Boldsmith: Capital Accord Anne Bouhour: Heart of Maryland Denise Brogan: Capital Accord Gana Browning: Capital Accord Theresa Danberg: Diamond State Joanne DeCarla: Delaware Valley Show Judy Feigenson: Heart of Maryland Nadira France: Dundalk Joan Gmiter: Heart of Maryland Carrie Green: Capital Accord Janet Grobstein: Upper Chesapeake Candy Gusst: Delmarva Erin Heilman: Harbor City Music Company Corinne Henshaw: Delmarva Angel Kidwell: Harbor City Music Company Nina Krzysko: Pride of Baltimore Betty Loosmore: Pride of Baltimore LaVerne Marra: Valley Forge Betty Martin: Altoona Diane McKeever: Lehigh Valley Ericka McLeod: Harbor City Music Company Lisa Morgan: Altoona Deborah Ozeck: Lehigh Valley Robin Palmer: Capital Accord Lara Peirce: Capital Accord Patricia Ryan: Jersey Sound Sarah Sacchetti: Dundalk Sandra Smith: Harmony on the Bay Pamela Sommers: Capital Accord Carrie Sowers: Chapter-at-Large Mary Stansky: Jersey Sound Lisa Tanco: Heart of Maryland Adrith Tarleton: Arundelair Catherine Thomas: Harbor City Music Company Peggy Tumey: Capital Accord Amelia Vittese: Jersey Sound Anne Winner: Valley Forge ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 5
GREETINGS FROM REGION 19 S DIRECTOR S COORDINATOR by Pat Edelmann, Directors Coordinator Wow! Where has the summer gone? Weren t we just in Hershey? I guess even after retiring after working in education, summers As your new Director s Coordinator, I d like to introduce myself: My name is Pat Edelmann and I am a Sweet Adeline. I ve actu- my ninth grade music teacher. Af- portunity presented itself to help form a new chorus. My dear friend, Karen Matthews, who also wasn t singing, contacted me with the idea, and -- POOF! -- 10 months later Pride of Baltimore Chorus was chartered. I had the wonderful A HUGE THANK YOU by Liz Danielski, Events Coordinator opportunity to sing and learn from Janet Ashford. I learned a lot musi- tunity to grow administratively. I spent many years in numerous ad- - For the past several years, I opportunity to serve Region 19. I am looking forward to personally meeting with all the chorus directors and to offer my assistance in As Directors Coordinator, it is communications among the directors of Region 19. My intention is to contact directors routinely throughout the year to answer questions, provide information of upcoming opportunities, and assist in any way I can. I will provide a forum for directors to meet/communicate with one another to discuss exchange ideas, or discuss what- through the Region 19 Directors Yahoo group. I will work closely with Donna Halley, Education Coordinator to alert Directors of upcoming educational opportunities. agement, please join me in thank- years as the Chair of our Regional convention. Eve Sclawy has taken over the position of Chair of the Regional Convention and Alta Paronto has our new Competition Coordinator. Cheri Bowers replaces Alta as Stage Manager of the Convention. Judy Martell continues as Backstage Coordinator. second to none, and it is due to their hard work and perserverence during convention weekend, that things run so smoothly especially this past year with a new convention facility! Please give them a hug if you see them!! 6 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
FINANCIAL NEWS by Judy Hall, Finance Coordinator As another Sweet Adeline year gets underway, I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how we can rest assured that Region 19 is the watchful eye of Bonnie Kerr, our investments continue to grow at a healthy rate and, while we Peggy Reno is priceless as our Bookkeeper. She is the one who maintained. She writes all checks and handles our QuickBooks account. I truly don t know what we would do without her. As Finance Coordinator, I have tracts, preparing reports for the have someone in the Shadow program who is interested in this position when my term ends. Please - with harmony and joy. MARKETING COORDINATOR NEWS by Diane Bartel, Marketing Coordinator Greetings Region 19! My name is Marketing Coordinator. I am very and I would like to take a moment to introduce myself in this new for- tion. since 1993 when I discovered a small chapter in Poughkeepsie, NY (Region 15) through a Ready, Set, to discovering Sweet Adelines, I ty chorus and very active in our lo- most of you, when I went to my was some place where I could do all the things I loved - Singing, Acting, and Dancing, and to top it off women! and joined the Elkridge chorus, where I sang under the direction with the Elkridge chorus, I decided to make a move to the Pride of Baltimore chorus. While in POB, tume Committee, and Show Com- served as President for one year. As the circle of chorus lives go, I found myself coming full circle four years ago when I decided to return to the direction of Michael Gellert City Music Company (HCMC). I am currently serving my second term as Events Coordinator for HCMC I have sung in two quartets - In DeMaND (2011 Novice Quartet) and most recently By All Means (BAM). I look forward to serving as a social media outlets to spotlight each of our choruses. I am excited for regional 2017. ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 7
EDUCATION CORNER by Donna Halley, Education Coordinator Each year, as Education Coordinator, I prepare an Education Report for our State of the Region report, which goes directly to International Headquarters. While print here in its entirety, I can tell you that Region 19 had a wonderful year as far as education, and I will just highlight a few of our successes: faculty visits for choruses and overall percentage use of those Sent two choruses to International Competition At regional competition, three - - status for their director. At regional competition, nineteen quartets competed and points. Harmony College East and had Dale Syverson work with them We continue to train our di- regional faculty, and assistant directors. We held a quartet Mix n Match day, and gave than we ever had. tracks one for the chorus singer, where Darlene Rogers was faculty, and an Intensive Quar- ing sessions from Jean Barford, Brian Barford, Karen Sweeters, - Graham, Ida Bilodeau and Jo event, Singers School. educational programs and new this position is coming to a close. I know there are other people in the region who share this passion. I am convinced that there are other very this mantle and continue the wonderful educational programming to which Region 19 has aspired. My hope is that you decide that you too can make a difference and tage of this timing is that you learn I can work with you. I will work with you to make this transition as seamless as follows: skills Excellent communication skills and diplomacy Follow-through Vision for the future Willingness to try new things of Region 19 Chorus Mem- rectors, Assistant Directors, ulty, PVI givers, Director Cer- Division Participants, Young Women in Harmony Please email me at dhalley1@ comcast.net if you have any interest in this position. I am happy to answer any of your questions. 8 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
REGION 19 MEMBERSHIP FACTS AND FIGURES by Michele Woodward, Membership Coordinator Atlantic Bay-Mountain Region #19 currently has 972 members, making it 7th in total membership within Sweet Adelines International, Inc. Southern 1,300 members. Satellite Area Region #30 has the smallest amount with 88 members. Region #45 has 315 members. This region is made up of Members at Large (MAL). These members are members of Sweet Adelines International but do not belong to a region or a chapter. Region #19 has 26 choruses ranking in membership from Harmony on the Bay with 16 members to Pride of Baltimore with 139 members. There are 47 Chapterat-Large (CAL) members. These members belong to International, as well as Region #19, but do not belong to a particular chapter. Region #19 has 186 dual members. A dual member can be a member of two or more choruses. Some of our duals are members of choruses in Region #19 as well as a dual member of a chorus in another region. All but three of our chapters (Red Rose City, Ringing Hills and Shenandoah Valley) have dual members. Ten of our choruses have a Management Team. The other 16 have a Board of Directors. Eleven of our choruses rehearse on Monday evenings and nine rehearse on nights four choruses rehearse, and only two rehearse on Thursdays. Freedom, rehearses on Sundays, and has a Music Team, but are not led by a director. Region #19 is governed by the Regional Management Team (RMT). Currently there are seven members on the team. Four of the RMT members are CAL. The remaining members belong to Harbor City Music Company, Red Rose City and Valley Forge. There are currently two RMT Shadows, one is a member Pride of Baltimore, while the other is CAL. As you can see, you can belong to a small, midsized, large or no chorus and be involved in regional governance. *The information for these membership facts come from International s website as of August 11, 2016 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 9
WHY SHADOW? by Jennifer Newman, RMT Shadow It all started for me in 2001. I was living in Columbus, Ohio,having transplanted to the area after touring with a singing group. I had few friends, a job that (mostly) paid the bills, and not much to look forward to on weekends. One day while perusing the Columbus Dispatch I saw an ad for a group looking for energetic women who love to sing that ad changed my life as it brought me to a Scioto Valley Chorus rehearsal and introduced me to Sweet Adelines and barbershop harmony. Fifteen years, 5 choruses, and 3 quartets later -- it s easy to see that I m hooked on the harmonies and the relationships that SAI has brought me. I love all kinds of musical styles, but my passion rests with the chord ringing style of barbershop. What I love most about SAI, however, is the unique opportunities it gives women to shine; not just on stage in our glittery costumes and heavy make-up, but also in more subtle ways. It s easy to assume that my main gift is music after all, I have 2 degrees in voice, but I have also been blessed with a wide array of administrative gifts (including a love of spreadsheets - yes, spreadsheets) that led to my taking on the mantle of Team Leader for the Philadelphia Freedom Chorus for 2 years as well as creating the Women s Harmony Brigade. What better way to merge my passion for singing barbershop with my skills in organizing and event planning two skills I would not have developed had it not been for my involvement in SAI. It s my desire to give back to the organization that has given so much to me that led me to join the RMT Shadow program. Being a Shadow gives me the opportunity to see how the administrative side of our region works, to help where I m might serve in the future. If you have administrative gifts and a desire to give back to the organization outside of your chorus, I encourage you to consider joining me in the Shadow program. Together, we can do great things! 10 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
SHADOWS Your region is in danger: several current RMT members are reaching their term limits, meaning they will no longer be eligible to serve our region. Your RMT cannot operate without all eight positions individuals who are interested in learning more There are three stages involved with the Shadow Program: Stage 1: We expect an RMT Shadow to attend RMT meetings to learn how the RMT does business. contact the Team Coordinator, you will be given one year commitment. Stage 2: and work directly with the RMT member on her Program Coordinator (Team Coordinator), and interest and do the same thing. Stage 2 occurs at any time during Year One. Stage 3: You decide what area you are interested in and transition to an internship with a particular RMT member in that area. Stage 3 may occur at any time during Years One or Two. or know someone who is an excellent candidate, syuki63@gmail.com. Your RMT is only as good as those who are willing Criteria organization. Mountain region and her own chorus. Procedures and Timetable Team. ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 11
TOURING THE REGIONAL WEBSITE by Barb Falkinburg, Regional Webmaster to explore! www.region19sai.org. Last year the website was revamped, questions, and even take payments using PayPal. and you can visit and explore more on your own. From the home page, there are blue banner at the top contains the most commonly selected menu items. The Calendar Newhard (syuki63@gmail.com). The Choruses about the director and the chorus, and a link to the chorus website. The Monthly Mailing page allows you to read the own use. The previous issues are archived on this page. leadership and committee members, this publication sharing with all our members! The More Education page the Regional Education Team and any educational the More menu is the Events page. This is where happening in our region, including registration and The Hi-Lo s Members Only Area. This is where the region can control access to items Once approved you will be able to log in and access all Quartet The RMT current Regional Management Team, including their 12 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
a page under the RMT detailing the RMT Shadow on the RMT? Check it out! Our regional Silver Sorority is an organization which celebrates our regional champions. These ladies are giving back to our region in many ways including Region19 Store page because it importance. The regional store is where you can pay educational events. There is one caveat, however. The last choice across the blue banner at the top is your Cart it will show in the cart until you have completed your gathered, and the second step is to go to the Region need something updated, contact me. There is a Mail To with what is happening in our awesome region! ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 13
QUARTET PROMOTION by Sandy Knapp, Regional Quartet Promotions Chair LET YOUR MUSIC BE HEARD about quartetting. opportunity to serve as your new Quartet Promotions Chair! SO WHY QUARTET? accomplishment as vocal skills improve, and a sharing WHAT S HOLDING ME BACK FROM GETTING INTO A QUARTET AND LETTING MY MUSIC BE HEARD? just not enough time in your week. These can all be ever hesitate to speak with someone on your music at regional events is another great way to help open HOW DO QUARTETS TYPICALLY FORM? There are many ways quartets come together competitive combination. There is no ONE way, no WHAT IS SOME BASIC ADVICE REGARDING AUDITIONING? to listen to your blend. No one can sing within the goals, backgrounds, rehearsal intentions, travel, song with an open mind, always be sure you know where you are and are not willing to compromise, staying ARE THERE WAYS I CAN TEST THE WATERS BEFORE JUMPING IN HEAD FIRST? Practice Quartet, singing chorus songs in a quartet They are always eager to help others advance. Sing annual quartet singing weekends, with opportunities to sing in limitless quartet combinations. Speak to NOW THAT I M IN A QUARTET, WHAT ARE SOME OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE? 14 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
year. This is a novice quartet contest created by ways your quartet can have the opportunity to sing competing. HOW DO QUARTETS STAND THE TEST OF TIME? side. We always recommend not making decisions give it some time and get a coach to help interpret. together! QUARTETS CREATE STRONGER CHORUSES singers. When a singer sings in a quartet, she hones her listening skills, blending skills, and vocal skills. singing with a chorus, thus improving the chorus. Just all our chorus singers were also quartet singers! quartets. These include Lustre, GQ, Neon Lights, and Moonlighting. Plus there are three more quartets these quartets Lustre, GQ, Neon Lights, and Famous Janes representing Region 19 on the international quartetting can be. With their diligence, ambition, members have shown such an interest in quartetting. No matter how you look at it, the quartet bug has result! So can you tell I love everything and anything ng members feel that way too! Find me at FLASH October, to test the waters. I have tons of ideas and would love to share them with you. by sharing any ideas you may have; no idea is do not hesitate to contact me. I m only an ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 15 3
LORI JO WHITEHAUS 2016 Recipient of the Norma Moore Award of Distinction accomplishments and/or outstanding service by Region 19 Sweet Adelines, Intl. for at least 10 years - the Regional and/or International level and/or provided outstanding service to Region 19 and/ Adelines, Intl. at every opportunity. velopment of Sweet Adelines, Intl., the Atlantic Bay Mountain region and her own chorus. expertise. For many years, Lori Jo has been a dedicated musical and administrative leader in her chapters, sensitive approach to leadership issues, and she has positions in the Region. Service is her hallmark, and with us all these years. to give back to this organization that, she readily always been willing to share what she has learned with Lori Jo Whitehaus (center), 2016 Recipient of the Normal Moore Award of Distrinction with Sarah Nainan-Newhard, Team Coordinator (left) and Donna Halley, Education Coordinator (right) much to our organization, and it seems appropriate that we say thank you with this award. Regionally Lori Jo has served on Regional training, led the group that created our Regional On the international level, Lori Jo served on the passionate and giving member as a leader in our organization. Congratulations again, Lori Jo, on 16 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
ARRANGING BARBERSHOP MUSIC continues to provide arranger training to anyone in Region 19 who is interested in arranging songs in the barbershop style all from the convenience of your home. She s been doing this for many years, but recently she s added Webinar technology to the educational format. This means that emerging arrangers can be paired with others at a similar skill level to participate in remote classes using their home computer and telephone. In addition, she continues to work one-on-one with more advanced level arrangers in the region as the key to developing arranging skills in the barbershop style is an on-going process of practice and feedback, more practice and more feedback, then more practice and (well, you get the idea!) Interested? Contact Marsha at MarshaSingsBBS@ verizon.net and she ll get you started by sending you a link to watch a 40-minute introductory presentation that gives an overview of the arranging process. She will also help you determine at what level you can get started so as to ensure the greatest potential for success. ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 17 3
from left: Nicki Hartshorn catches Lynn Conway in GH s Hotel Union Maids skit in 2009; Marie Decker dresses up as a volcano for a Hawaii-themed package in 2007 Betty Pettibon does her best vampire imitation for a show in 1969; Claire Domenick ziplines over clockwise from upper left: Regional convention, 1986; World Choir Games in Cincinnati, 2012; Regional contest, 1998; Regional contest, 1958; Carnegie Hall performance, 2015; Harrisburg chapter founding members, 1956; Greater Harrisburg show, 1970s 18 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
GH: LAUGHTER AND LOYALTY FOR 60 YEARS by Maggie Ryan members. Or, at least, this one is. The collaboration has been thrilling and controversial, placed highly in international competition, and are the Games. members singing and dancing right alongside our Region 19 in Vegas 2016 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 19 3
CIAO BELLA! by Julie Sinkoff Stephanie chose Oh Shenandoah and You Raise Me Up. in a crowd, members sat in large windows and sang to people in the street! there was not an empty seat in the house! Maggiore. We sang as the sun set over the city. Our voices ringing through the this holy space. to have us in their cities. singing in. 20 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
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NOT TOO OLD FOR MIRACLES by Cynthia Scholl, Red Rose City Chorus How do you describe what it feels like to be the new girl at 65? There is not much that can scare you at this age, so can happen? I might not be able to do it. So? So you walk into a rehearsal hall. Every face is new. you were coming. Some talk to you. Some are overly enthusiastic. At 65, you know not to take that seriously. They So they give you the sheet music. You stand on gals here. You could be shoved into the back and overlooked. Determination. no matter where the chills come. you start. You sing one. Some you can fake. Some you can sight read. You go home. Play them on the keyboard. Listen to the learning tracks. You must be pitch perfect. Notes and words perfect. You come back every week. They mention a bar they hang at. You try that. the music. Making the music with your mouth, you mind, your heart, your breath, the whole of you. You spend all of your time learning words, keys, chords, pitches. Finally, after weeks of never ending rehearsal, you more. And the respect starts to come. They know you So many voices, all in this one, perfect thing, together. This is what you have longed for. And to ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 29
A TRIBUTE TO SHIRLEY COFFMAN, DIRECTOR EMERITUS, DUNDALK CHORUS by Maggie Ryan, Greater Harrisburg Chorus can match. on. risers and he would arrange a song in his head. Fred tapped Shirley to be an assistant director right music, it turned out, was much more than dots on the with The Chordaires. We went to contest when my son was 11 days old, Shirley said with a laugh. Those The Chordaires enjoyed a good run, placing third in powerhouse that claimed regional championships and Chorus. There was one big party on that plane, let me tell you, Shirley laughed. Shirley enjoyed even more success in England, England and Scotland and was on the regional board me to new members with this is the Shirley we talk 30 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
the regional board and in Maryland. When we Chorus, we see the countless young singers she many students toward barbershop music, among them steer some students on their own. introduced to barbershop, Shirley said. Trying to get in. Teachers were overwhelmed. members. Once we got them in the chorus, plus an hour got in school, we had them. come to Patapsco and we would work with these young younger group, and the younger ones gave a shot in the on Thursdays. has had a great impact on me as a barbershopper, hobby in a way that showed me how a chorus is your it was nothing but joy and excitement. Since joining never stopped asking. Shirley still brims with the positive approach that remains active in the Silver Sorority and as a coach to quartets. She also still sings with the Kenwood is. We would spend hours at home working on things to bring to rehearsal. She loved the chorus. developing and guiding young talent. The weave bound together by limitless ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 31
ONE BITE AT A TIME by Nancy Rau, Red Rose City other women over the years. My parents introduced me to barbershop back had me sing duets with my brother, and then when my voice matured, she added me to make a trio with music, so a barbershop music station played on my City Chorus. plan was just to go there, sit in the back where they were practicing, and listen. were on me like a chicken on and included and then when they started singing, the thrills and chills. To top Jo Whitehaus, invited me to sing with them on the risers. That was almost a year opportunity to sing with a chorus that has achieved 1st Place in their division. and support, because they took the extra time to help make up, music (written and audio), and answering learning to eat an elephant one bite at a time! grown vocally and as a person through the leadership Nancy Rau and her husband, Mike, love to travel, gardening, and serving in her church and community. Red City Chorus. 32 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
ARUNDELAIR CHORUS ANNAPOLIS, MD We are delighted to welcome our newest members Emma Smith and Megan Weeks joined us early in the year, and were Emma, a retired teacher, saw our ad in the paper, and to lead and participate in wilderness experiences member, Kelsey Corbitt, teaches middle school Financial Literacy. We are thrilled that she chose to join our baritone section. Laura Rowen, our newest The residents sang along (very energetic audience!), reaction energized us, which added to our enjoyment, to collect many treasures to sell to others. People a pool party/barbeque, with a little singing and plenty Mosier!!!! Carol, our lead section leader organized CHAPTER CHATTER something done, ask Carol. Congratulations, Carol, Ladies Club luncheon in early November. We look Marge Puccinelli DUNDALK CHORUS DUNDALK, MD Spangled Chorus where the gals just love having a Jen Williams and coach, Lynne Smith. We have had a busy year since Jen came a board as director with singouts, starting our competition continued on next page ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 33
CHAPTER CHATTER Jen Williams. We have new members, new music and enjoy being sisters in song. Forge and all the quartets representing Region 19 Norma Moore & Bev Bruening FREEDOM VALLEY CHAMBERSBURG, PA sisters must leave the chorus. Over the past year on simply growing older. Such was the case with two Anne Gale and Helen Miller policy grants honorary membership to women who chorus dues and they are invited to visit rehearsals sincere hope that we will not lose touch with them. last three years that the chorus was in existence. We until she retired this year. She brings joy and laughter are missed by those who remain, and we are looking alive as they join us at chorus social events. We love stood side by side with us on the risers! Mandy Jones HARBOR CITY MUSIC COMPANY SHOW CHORUS SEVERNA PARK, MD to be! Whether you love competition, or chorus to break into the Top Ten, and we had been working toward that with gusto. When our name was called 34 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
CHAPTER CHATTER to rehearsal mode the next day. We were so happy rehearsals, to wish us well in the Finals. Our time on us, and in the end, we were honored to be named the women who are actively seeking a quartet. January it was back to regional contest preparations We were named the Regional Champion chorus, and we are so proud to be representing Region 19 in Las Contest is not our only gig, not by a long shot. Just engagements in the community. We held our annual members coming on board, dual members stretching our risers, and we are so excited to have them with us. Neon Lights, Regional 2nd place medalists, with a award quartet, since bass Katie Macdonald joined our ranks in May. Jenny Harris HARMONY ON THE BAY CHORUS CENTREVILLE, MD Jen Kuethe vowel sounds. loved this! The recipients were all surprised and continued on next page ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 35
CHAPTER CHATTER Tracy Franz, Patty Blad, Marge Crapoff Recipient, Gladys Kaplan, Sandy Smith and Jeanne Jeffries are pictured here. and helped with riser placement. Jenny really helped costumes, modeled by Nancy Lorsong, Mary Jacquette and MargeCrapoff. in a new venue, and we learned a lot about our strengths and areas that we need to improve upon, Jeanne Jeffries. We annual show. Chestertown, and were honored to also who was celebrating his sales. While it was chilly Dottie Ruth, Tracy Franz, Patty Blad and Roni Gapetz were caught enjoying some spirits! in February, we managed to exceed previous sales, the entire chorus. We continued to sing at local charitable events are just two examples. We are planning additional We enjoy the scenery there, and are becoming accustomed to this new venue. has worked very hard to acquire and retain chorus is to make sure they are happy. She created a get to know you better questionnaire, held a pool party and the spring convention. We will be singing Christmas carols at the Queenstown outlets and will have other opportunities and her committee have, once again, written a very entertaining script. Gladys Kaplan HEART OF MARYLAND CHORUS ROCKVILLE, MD Chorus. Karen Collins, who brings to the chorus her own who not only enjoy barbershop singing, but who love 36 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
Theatre, Rockville. This show, enacted in pantomime, with an unexpected twist. Last November, our show, Euphonism, an a cappella vocal band, well known sponsored by Community Ministries, every February, to assist residents in the area with heat and other Shop with Scrip program. Our treasurer procures CHAPTER CHATTER that night! true with every tune!). Jan Huque LEHIGH VALLEY CHORUS HELLERTOWN, PA season changed to Summer and, boy, have we been busy! Fundraiser. We had a blast as we cooked and served June was also a busy month as we sang the National minor league baseball stadium. The crowd thanked us with a standing ovation! continued on next page ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 37
CHAPTER CHATTER July brought our Summer Guest Program where the park with joyous harmony. We are pleased to these new members into our chorus. Our chorus invited our summer guest singers on stage at our Harmony in the Park performance at West Park in Allentown. Our new members pictured here with our Director Marilyn Block and our Membership Chair Deby Ozeck all the way to New Orleans, along with Marilyn brought back a coaching sessions. Show on Sunday November 6th 3pm at the Saucon more details. Angie Johnson RINGING HILLS CHORUS POTTSTOWN, PA. and listening to all the choruses in our richly talented 38 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
CHAPTER CHATTER and other venues, singing I Get a Little Help from my Friends, Harmonize the World and more. at The Yellow We installed our board members and Rosemary Spiro Heidi Bohannon. Rose Secord, Spring and Summer have permitted us to savor impress their grandchildren. We were so excited Frederick Mennonite community in Frederick. singing together and sang at the Coventry Parlor at Laurel Locks in Pottstown under a the children chase lightning bugs running around the you to Lori Jo and her chorus! Lisa Detwiler-Sifford Pa. to observe their practice styles and the experience and want to say thank SHADES OF HARMONY CHORUS WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ year by installing our new Sound, so Jenny used songs to tie things together. We also presented our annual scholarship to Julia Quinones, School, who dazzled us with personality. In the Mix: Linda, Cathy, Doris, Joanne Julia accepts her scholarship check from Chris Foley at our Installation Banquet. Joanne Miksit, Linda Ewing, and Cathy Fichera Doris Murdock members. continued on next page ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 39
CHAPTER CHATTER talent within driving distance! round out our busy schedule: churches, club dinner, Camp Sun Shannon Tallant and Carole Michaels loved having PVI s with Jeannie Froelich events that gave us in September! Karen Bonin SHENANDOAH VALLEY CHORUS WINCHESTER, VA Chorus is happy to introduce our Con has been involved musically in the Shenandoah band, pop and bluegrass, touring the East Coast with Patsy Cline Tribute at multiple theatres and venues in Sleeve including 13 original songs. was guest organist/choir director at several area She teaches individual voice and piano lessons as well as group lessons including church choirs, duos Con has judged several vocal and talent contests Oliver. Gayle McGowan UPPER CHESAPEAKE CHORUS BEL AIR, MD high! January, our director, Rick Taylor, had to step down that would severely impact his time with us (we wish all he did to help us win two Regional Championships, timing was tough as we were just heading into contest season. We had several whole chorus meetings and decided that we would sit the contest out. This was not an easy decision to come by, but the chorus set some short term goals and we came out smiling! November we were honored with several proclamations congratulating us Council. 40 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
CHAPTER CHATTER were honored to participate in two distinguished concerts. Chorale. We joined the chorale as well as 2 high school groups, GQ, and some other small groups to delight our audience with the sounds opportunity to thank Mary Ann McCauley and Beth Rupert, and tuned up through these transition weeks. We could not have done it without their dedication and hard work. We love you! earnest bit to get back to directing. She jumped in with both Our new Management and Music Teams were installed at our chorus Sweet Adeline of the Y We are so excited about our new journey with our take us to new places. New members are walking in are UCC! Linda Brown VALLEY FORGE CHORUS VILLANOVA, PA The music goes on and on and the excitement builds chaos, we have guests arriving who are undeterred by journey. Two new members in the last month and more preparing to audition, and we treasure them Region how our package will look and sound as we proudly represent Region 19. our choreography committee, the costume chairs, and everyone on the risers who believe but especially We are the story you loved as a child, we are the little engine that could! Deanna Tropea ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 41
QUARTET QUORNER HOT OFF THE PRESS chance (it was thrilling, to say the and we started out by singing songs. The pitch was blown, we sang the pitch, we started the Joanne Landis, the bass, will be her barbershop career singing with her mother in Reading Pagoda Chorus. Jo Lund, the lead, has been crown in 1992 while singing with traveler and a great cook. Rehearsals at her house usually include a years. She began her barbershop career singing tenor with Reading Pagoda chorus, and also sings with the Reading Encore singers. She loves spending time with her Regional Management Team, and together and they have no intention LUSTRE to write in this article, we went back music, getting coaching, having in one contest or another every LOOOooooooooonnnng time. Even A Poem for Our Friends Region 19, between. Each time that the regional members convene adored. brand new, You smiled and you hugged, and you gave us applause. You encouraged us, even in spite 42 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
cheers and hurrahs. overboard. kept on singing. Through our highs and lows, a poorly matched vowel or bad chord. Your smiles in the audience are We take you all with us onstage reward. Please allow us this moment to Our thanks and our love to you, Love always, Lustre Kate, Lori, Lori and Jenny MAXX FACTOR Spring and Summer are always Factor, and this year was no exception. Orioles were on their minds in May as they sang the National headed to Ohio to serve as guest MIX IT UP With our Novice Trophy in music, vacation spots, music, cats, season, Ericka continues pursuing downsizing and moving locally, and keeping us all in order! busy between rehearsals and MOSAIC were very busy this summer on together again. We have selected new contest music and have been working hard to get it up to speed quickly. We are also working on happier to be singing together! Good luck to all the Region 19 will be cheering you on! continued on next page ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 43
QUARTET QUORNER NEON LIGHTS Neon Lights Quartet is so excited to rehearse weekly and improve our opportunity to represent Region 19 as well! What a blast!! Since regional, we have had the opportunity to coach with Renee Porzel, Carole Persinger, Michael Gellert, and Lynne Smith. as we continue to ring chords and we make you proud! SOUND DESIGN be asked to mic test at regionals in duty despite our bass, Sarah, losing her voice that week. We thank testing! We are also excited to introduce comes to us with an extensive barbershop background, which started when she was a little girl another barbershop brat!!) rehearsal time challenging. We were excited to get back to on unit sound and repertoire McKechnie Shinn in The Music Man. introducing our new sound (and time competing on Regional stage together! VOICE ACTIVATED Leslie Shoenhard vowed to sing kept getting in the way. Finally realizing that the time was now, the two snapped up Pam Rissmiller and putting in the grunt work they hope will lead to competitive success. regional quartet champion tenor Say Never, Paoli Local) and Master regional titles with Claire in The Pam has picked up regional medals with Finale, Mixology and Mirage. Chorus to win the Comedy Quartet loving approach has carried them so 44 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
scheduling rehearsal weekends, and can be reached via email at voiceactivatedquartet@gmail.com. SUM OF EACH quartet, Razzmatazz, placed 11th internationally, and were mic Rose City, placed 1st in its division at regional competition and missed mixed quartet competition, held in we came in dead last, admits Jennifer Seymour, Don McElroy, and Paul Stober. All hail from Lancaster County, PA. two women to ever walk across the stage, and compete as singers contest in the United down those barriers and getting the ball rolling their own mixed quartet competitions. Mixed quartetting coning is the biggest challenge, said Seymour. higher register, they could easily overpower the ladies, Stober concentration, we learned to sing with a more balanced, blended tone. coaches: Stephanie and Neil absolutely outweigh the challenges. experiences within the mixed quartet arena has provided me with the opportunity to expand my vocal awareness and control, said McElroy. spent together in rehearsal and in social settings with these human beings is the Overall, there is very little drama, Jennifer Seymour, Don McElroy, and Paul Stober. All hail from Lancaster County, PA. less importance placed on what we wear. between them. They all agree that together have been very rewarding. expanded my barbershop world view, said Seymour. The quartet work has made me a better chorus bonds we have built, and the competition. Their goal is to obtain international mixed quartet competition, held annually. Mixed Quartet Competition. We have some work to do to get to that level, but we are all excited about Europe, Stober mused. Ready, world? ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org 45
DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM ADVANCEMENTS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING DIRECTORS ON THEIR RECENT ACHIEVEMENTS! 46 ATLANTIC BAY - MOUNTAIN REGION www.region19sai.org
ATLANTIC BAY-MOUNTAIN REGION #19 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Key: =Chapter Events; =Regional Events; =International Events * = 2016 Region 19 Quartet Mix & Match (Faculty: Lynda Keever), Wallingford, PA... October 1 International Convention, Las Vegas, NV... October 18-22 Lehigh Valley Chapter Show... November 6 *Altoona Chapter Show... November 12 Diamond State Chapter Show... November 12 Freedom Valley Chapter Concert... November 12 Heart of Maryland Chapter Show... November 12 Ringing Hills Chapter Tea... November 12 Arundelair Chapter 50 th Anniversary Celebration... November 13 Shades of Harmony Chapter Show... November 19 Harmony on the Bay Chapter Show... December 3 Greater Harrisburg Chapter Show... December 10 Jersey Sound Chapter Show... December 10 Valley Forge Chorus, Chapter Show... December 10 Greater Harrisburg Chorus, Chapter Show, Harrisburg, PA... December 11 Red Rose City Chorus, Holiday Show, Ware Center, Lancaster, PA... December 17 2017 Singers School (Faculty: Speed of Sound Quartet), Cherry Hill, NJ... January 20-22 Regional Management Team (RMT) Meeting, Cherry Hill, NJ... January 22 Regional Management Team (RMT) Meeting, via teleconference... March 12 Regional Convention and Competition, Hershey, PA... April 6-9 Pride of Baltimore Chapter English Tea... May 20 International Education Symposium, College Park, MD... August 2-6 Regional F.L.A.S.H. (Faculty: Judy Posgay & Sandy Marron)... September 8-10 International Convention, Las Vegas, NV... October 10-14 2018 and beyond Regional Convention and Competition, Hershey, PA... April 12-15 Director Training Harmony College East... June (TBD) Regional F.L.A.S.H. (Faculty: Jim Arns & Renee Porzel)... September 7 9 International Convention, St. Louis, MO... October 2 8 Regional Convention and Competition, TBD... May 2 5, 2019 International Convention, New Orleans, LA... September 16 21, 2019 Regional Convention and Competition, TBD... April 30 May 2, 2020 International Convention (75 th Anniversary), Louisville, KY... October 12-17, 2020
REGIONAL 2016 WAS A SA-WEET EXPERIENCE! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING: GQ - Quartet Champions Bearfoot - Quartet Audience Favorite Clustered Spires Chorus Chorus Audience Favorite Red Rose City Chorus Division AA Chorus Champions Diamond State Chorus Division A Chorus Champions, Most Improved Chorus Harbor City Music Company Chorus - Chorus Champions