... I think the diversity of answers is the answer itself. There is no such thing as the ideal chapter. ... So, it is certainly worthy of the Board and...
Well, Contest time is quickly approaching for ALL of us...men & women alike, and I've got a topic that's been discussed for as long as there are barbershop...
What would you do with 10 choruses with the same score. If I were judging and the Vocal Majority was last to sing I think I would be careful to reserve some...
Folks, This question was not asked directed to Kevin. It was a reply to the thread. I forgot to remove his address from the listing...my bad. Kevin is a great ...
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Sheesh! ... Subject: Re: [bbshop] Ideal Chapter...a non-Society Chorus ... Please don't. A few years ago, one of the finest BBShoppers in the EVG District...
Change of plans - will not be at Div III contest in N.Orleans this week. Tag one for me. Ehink557@... wrote: What would you do with 10 choruses with the...
The Riptide version (a real ringer) was arranged by Eric King. Tom Schleier Bari - Pride Of Phoenix tom.schleier@... Phone (623) 445-6641 Pager: (602)...
Hi, I am also guilty of altering the subject line. I think that all methods of teaching are valid. If there was only one good way, we would all do it that...
... wrote: < Hey Jim Clancy, Jay G., Mark Hale GOLD MEDAL CHORUS DIRECTOR. You better get with it. PLEEEZE! What a slam Burt has made to these Groups and...
on 03/01/2004 8:50 AM, Schleier, Tom @ ACSSD at ... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Of all the Directing/Coaching/Counseling I have done, there is one ...
... something about burt brings this out in people. i would be surprised to find that he didn't enjoy it, somehow.... =) darlene i lonely prisoner at the...
I suppose most SAI tenors are sopranos like me. You have to sing everything in your head voice and use strong breath support big time to get rid of the ...
Hi John, The type of section rehearsal required depends on how long we have had the music. If it is fairly new, we get all the words and notes together. This...
Ah, learning tapes. I have mixed emotions on this one. I don't use them. For the very reasoning that Matt Swann alluded to (beat me to the punch as I was ...
My chorus uses learning tapes. Often after the chorus has sung a song for a while we'll make new tapes with the updated interp so new members and guests can...
... <<SNIP>> ... Murray Phillips adds: PRACTICE makes PERMANENT! Thus it is extremely important that we practice the correct notes and words. A good learning...
[private reply to me: "I suggest you re-read Burt's post. It is consistently negative until he gets to the part where he preaches his rote method. Jim"] Jim,...
Hello, all! We wanted to take a quick moment to give a huge public thanks to our friend Bob Hartley (and the rest of Metropolis) for filling in for an ill...
I object to the fact that Burt left out my favorite part of the teaching process -- the frequent and enthusiastic use of a cattle prod. It helps with the high...
... Don't have any such, but this year, in Region 10, we put our large choruses in the first draw (we only switch risers once per contest) and all the smalls...
Hello Harmonetters, A very good friend of mine has asked for my help. Her two 8 year old daughters (twins) are working on a Geography project in school. The...
Dayrl Meek wrote that twin girls need postcards showing something significant about the following states: Kentucky Mississippi Oklahoma Nebraska Missouri New...
I think we have all asked this question and we have normally gotten the same answer. "A 76 is a 76 is a 76" I have always been curious from the aspect of...
Jeremy et al; I think you raise an great question as to the scoring aspect of compeitors. I really don't think I'm stepping out of line by mentioning my...
YIKES.. Sorry for all the type-o's!! My spell check was disabled and the email was sent before I could stop it. :( Oh come on now....ya'll haven't done that...