2008 2Q Serenader

The New MexiChords — Albuquerque Chapter of SPEBSQSA — Rocky Mountain District
Visit us at www.newmexichords.com
Volume 56, Issue 2
April 2008
Founded September 14, 1952
From our Annual Show Producer/Director
Unfortunately, the New MexiChords will be unable to provide you with po boys, jambalaya, gumbo, blackened redfish, muffuletas, beignets, boudin or red beans and rice, but we
can provide you with something just as nourishing (and calorie-free): the music of New Orleans. (You want the food? Go visit).
Bob Cochnar
“Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” is the theme of our annual show, set to go on
Saturday, May 10, at the Roy E. Disney Center for Performing Arts, National Hispanic Cultural Center. We’re offering
two performances, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. And tickets are going fast.
Barbershop and New Orleans music seem to go together like, well, red beans and rice, with perhaps a soupcon of pepper sauce—a winning combination. The songs are a heady mixture of ragtime, jazz, blues and other strains
of American music that pretty much originated in The City That Care Forgot.
Take, for example, jazz. Jazz was born sometime around 1895 in New Orleans. It combined elements of ragtime, marching band music and blues. What differentiated jazz from these earlier styles was the widespread use of improvisation, often by more than one player at a time. Jazz represented a break from Western musical traditions, where
the composer wrote a piece of music on paper and the musicians then tried their best to play exactly what was in the
score. In a jazz piece, the song is often just a starting point or frame of reference for the musicians to improvise around.
The song might have been a popular ditty or blues that they didn't compose, but by the time they were finished with it
they had composed a new piece that often bore little resemblance to the original song. Many of these virtuoso musicians were not good sight readers and some could not read music at all, nevertheless their playing thrilled audiences
and the spontaneous music they created captured a joy and sense of adventure that was an exciting and radical departure from the music of that time. The first Jazz was played by African-American and Creole musicians in New Orleans.
A young virtuoso cornet player named Louis Armstrong was discovered in New Orleans by King Oliver, another jazz
great. Armstrong soon grew to become the greatest jazz musician of his era and eventually one of the biggest stars in
the world. The impact of Armstrong and other jazz musicians altered the course of both popular and classical music.
African-American musical styles became the dominant force in 20th century music. So it’s not for nothing that New
Orleans’ airport is named after Satchmo.
To help the chorus present some of the greatest jazz hits—all with New Orleans themes—we’ve got the Duke
City Jazz Band led by Bill Biffle No, they’re not born and bred New Orleanians, but they do know a thing or two about
that town’s music. In addition, we’ve got The Summit, the Albuquerque-based quartet (members of the Duke City Chorus and reigning Rocky Mountain District quartet champions), and Ignition!, former Rocky Mountain District champions
from Denver.
Tying all of this together is Allen Gasper, our master of ceremonies, who is indeed a born and bred Louisianan,
who comes equipped with a storehouse of stories. He also happens to be the lead in SEP, otherwise known as the
Saturday Evening Post quartet, our specials guests of several years back.
So come on down, hear? Stomp your feet to some terrific music and get a little taste of New Orleans!
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The New MexiChords
2008 Board of Directors
President
Phil Middleton
VP Performance
Joe McGinn
VP Music
Tom Hoover
VP Membership
Bill Biffle
VP Marketing
George Franklin
VP Program
Oz Wehlander
Secretary
Gil Whalen
Treasurer
Arlo Nelson
Past President
Gil Whalen
Members at Large
Tom Cole
Chuck Levy
Bud Wildin
Music Committee
Music Director
Doug Arrington
Tenor Section Leader
Open
Lead Sec Leader
Joe McGinn
Bari Sec Leader
Tom Hoover
Bass Sec Leader
Phil Middleton
From the DIRECTOR
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans!! What a
great show theme and what great music we're
doing. We've got songs specifically about New
Orleans: Do You Know What It Means to Miss
New Orleans, Way Down Yonder in New Orleans, Basin Street Blues, and Jazz Came Up
Doug Arrington
The River From New Orleans. And we have
songs that are forever connected with New
Orleans: The New Orleans Funeral Medley (Just A Closer Walk
With Thee and When The Saints Go Marching In) - we'll also be doing When The Saints Go Marching In as the finale (a simple arrangement to be handed out soon). And there are songs that Dixieland bands have been playing in New Orleans forever: Birth of the
Blues and Muskrat Ramble. Then we have several songs about Dixieland bands, like the ones that play in New Orleans: South Rampart
Street Parade, Listen To That Dixie Band, Slippery Sam, and The
Original Dixieland One-Step. Wrap it up with a song about the Mississippi river delta, Darkness On The Delta, and I think we're going
to have a winner. And of course, we'll have a Dixieland band, led by
our own Bill Biffle, who will play by themselves and accompany us
on a number of songs.
Most of the show songs will be well known to most of our audience,
and that's always important to get everyone involved. Bob Cochnar
is working hard on a great script, and we'll feature Allen Gasper as
our MC. Most of you will remember Allen as the lead in the Saturday
Evening Post quartet, that headlined our show a few years back - he
told those great jokes about his uncle Tanuse that brought the
house down. He is from New Orleans and will do a great job.
So as we head into the final weeks before the show, be sure and let
everyone know about the show and what a great time they'll have. I
intend to have a grand time and I hope you do, too.
Doug
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at www.newmexichords.com
Phone Us!
at 505-242-4451
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at [email protected]
Write Us!
The New MexiChords
P.O. Box 22076
ALBQ, NM 87154
Come sing with us!
From Dick & Lola Lambert
Greetings from Florida to all New MexiChords, Dukes, family and
friends! It's hard to believe that Lola and I have been here almost 3
months -- time does fly when you're unpacking stuff, putting stuff
away and buying even more stuff! But it surely is a lot of fun starting out with a brand new home, the nice weather, and of course
being with my eldest daughter's family and grandson. Our trip out
here took four days (two just for Texas) and a huge physical toll on
my sciatic -- walking and standing for any length of time has been a
challenge. As promised I went to the Tampa Bay Heralds of Harmony rehearsals for about a month, but standing on risers for 3
hours was doing more damage than good, so I had to hang it up
temporarily. There are a couple other choruses near-by that may
be a bit less physically challenging -- I'll have to check them out
while getting therapy and treatment for the sciatic. If you are visiting the Tampa area anytime, please give me a call at 813-388-5783
-- We'd love to see you! All our best to the barbershoppers on both
sides of the river!
The New MexiChords Barbershop
Chorus meets every Tuesday from
7 - 10 pm at St John’s United
Methodist Church choir room at
2626 Arizona NE, one block north of
Menaul, and one block east of
San Pedro.
Join Us!
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From a guest
When you have the occasion to travel, it is fun to include a visit to the local chapter. I felt very welcomed at the
New MexiChords. I always find a visit to another chapter to be inspirational, educational, and fun. I was not disappointed
in Albuquerque.
When I arrived in town I logged on to the Society web site and checked the chapter finder (I recommend you do
so before any trip if you think of it and have the time). I found two chapters within 10 miles of my hotel. The MexiChords
held their meetings on one of the two nights I was free. But the Society site reported that they meet at 12:00 O’clock
which seemed like a strange time. The old web site had the correct time.
Often if you call the chapter you want to visit, they will arrange a pick up and drop off. In this case, we arrived a day before a conference and spent it with my wife’s college roommate touring. Her husband, an accomplished piano player,
had been invited by his dentist to visit his chapter, but had never done so. I assured John that he would enjoy the experience of a visit, so he offered to drive.
We arrived a little late because we first went to the wrong church. Finding it dark, we looked for another St.
John’s church. When we got there, we were quickly greeted by George Franklin, their Marketing and PR Vice President
(their membership VP was not at the meeting). He asked each of us what part we sang and provided a guest folder of
music and took us to the risers.
I was mightily surprised to walk in and find a member of my own chapter standing in the chorus. It seems Tom
Sharkey, a member and President of the New Jersey Sussex chapter, and also a member of my chapter, was visiting his
daughter to celebrate his granddaughter’s birthday in Albuquerque. He has sung with this group before when visiting
family. We joined right in with the leads as they worked on some new music for their annual show on May 10th. I was
surprised that they had so many new songs to learn and that at least the ones we worked on while I was there had some
difficult intervals and also very difficult timing and rhythm opportunities.
Their director, Doug Arrington, was really pushing the rhythm issues. We went over the same sections a number
of times. Even with learning recordings, they were having to work hard to make him happy.
They finally took a break and welcomed about six guests with the “You’re as welcome as the flowers in May…” song that
my chapter uses. My friend John was surprised to learn that several of the singers, including the director, worked at the
same place he had worked before his recent retirement. He may go back when he completes the presentation of a scientific paper he will deliver in early April. I know he made arrangement to get show tickets from JC Preston, the singer I
shared music with, to attend his first ever barbershop show. I was given a copy of their very successful program book
from their last year show. I also had the opportunity to discuss their even more successful Singing Valentine program
that they work with singers from another chapter and a Sweet Adelines group. They get the kind of numbers we dream
about.
So visit another chapter in your travels. Have fun—I did. Learn something—I did. Become inspired—I did. And
perhaps even more important—greet your guests with enthusiasm—the New MexiChords did. Perhaps my friend will
some day join them, because of the fun time he had.
A BLOG BY LEE ROTH, visited February 25, 2008
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BALLOON FIESTA
OCTOBER 3-12, 2008
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
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SAVE THE DATES!
JULY 27-August 3
St. Joseph, Missouri
Plan now to attend!
Did you know that The New MexiChords offers
an incentive to first-time attendees for this event? That’s right—the Chapter will give a
scholarship of 1/2 the tuition costs to any member who wants to take advantage of this
amazing opportunity. In fact, several scholarships are available—see your January/
February 2008 issue of THE HARMONIZER for more details!
Earl Moon Scholarship. Available to three-year or longer Society members who are active, have never attended Harmony U, who might never attend without the scholarship,
and who can strengthen their chapter by attending. Applications are due May 1.
Larry Ajer Scholarship. Full tuition for aspiring registered quartets that are at least
two years old, top 10 in district, and have competed in an international preliminary contest. Application and DVD/video recordings due by April 21.
This year’s HARMONY UNIVERSITY offers new classes, new faculty, scholarships, entertainment, and more! The Saturday night show will feature Max Q—2007 International Quartet Champion, as well as The Next Generation Chorus and other
great performers.
Some of the prestigious faculty includes:
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Jay Giallombardo—Director of New Tradition Chorus, Bass of Grandma’s Boys
Kim Hulbert—Three-time Sweet Adeline International Quartet Champion Singer,
BHS International Chorus Director, coach of Gotcha!, Metropolis, and many more
Joe Connelly—Three-time gold medal quartet singer (Interstate Rivals, Keepsake,
PLATINUM), popular quartet/chorus coach.
Endless fun, incredible learning opportunities, extraordinary teachers, unsurpassed fellowship, great food—all await you at 2008 Harmony University. This could
be the best week of your life! Talk to former attendees—J C, Gil , Becky (yes, even ladies
take advantage of this!), Phil , Steve, Doug, Larry, Bud, Bob, Ben, Fred, Bill —all will
certainly assure you that this is an experience NOT to be missed!
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Let’s Go To Nashville in July!
Bill Biffle
We’re all going to get a nice check from Uncle Sam in a few weeks – I hear it’s gonna be $600 per!
Why not spend it on a trip to attend the International BHS Convention in our new headquarters city,
Nashville, Tennessee, in early July? If you haven’t been to an International Convention in a while –
or ever – you’ll be surprised at all the fun you can have there. Let’s look at a few of the contents of
this week:
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Wednesday, July 3 – quartet quarterfinals – two rounds!
At least 50 of the world’s best quartets will sing in the
first, two session contest round. They’re all very good – most must have earned an average score of 76 from their district preliminary contest – and they’re entertaining and fun, too! This is the round where you scope out your favorites,
discover some surprises, and marvel at the variety and quality of the best quartets our Society has to offer.
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Thursday, July 4 – The quartet semi-finals! The twenty highest-scoring quartets from Wednesday will compete again
to determine which groups will advance to the Saturday finals. You’ll have identified some of your personal favorites
by now and one or two quartets will have electrified the house on Wednesday – started a “buzz” with some special
performance. Everyone will have his opinion as to who is in the lead – or maybe it’ll be too close to call! Thursday
evening is the Association of International Champions show. This show is always a barn burner, featuring all of the
past International Champion Quartets who are still around and kicking. They honor the champs from 25 and 50 years
ago, too!
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Friday, July 5 — Chorus day! Thirty of the best choruses in the world will vie for medals, including the championship
gold. Dancing, singing, staging – it’s the greatest barbershop chorus show on earth! One you simply can’t find anywhere else in the world. At the end of the day, some happy fellows – and their families and well-wishers – will be deliriously proud of having been named “Chorus Champions” for 2008 and will proudly sport medals on their chest to prove
it to the world forevermore.
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Saturday, July 5 – the BIG DAY! In the morning, it’s the College Quartet Contest. These young men will inspire and
entertain you with their energy, their skill, and their love of the style. It’s truly an uplifting event. Then in the afternoon,
there’s the World Harmony Jamboree – barbershop groups of all types, from all around the world, singing and dancing
on stage. Later in the afternoon, it’s the Harmony Foundation International Show. A chance to hear a little bit of other
a cappella styles in the midst of the greatest barbershop week of the year. This year, the headliners for this show –
which raises funds for youth outreach, music education, and other outreach efforts on behalf of the BHS – are The
Real Group. One of the best professional a cappella groups in the world will inspire and amaze you with their skill and
the beauty of this music. Add to this the wonderful Voices of Lee from Lee University, our 2007 Silver Medalist Chorus
Ambassadors of Harmony, AND our first ever "Youth Chorus Champions" The Marcsmen! And you can easily see that
this, too, is a “don’t miss” for every convention goer.
And FINALLY, it’s the QUARTET FINALS. The top ten scoring ensembles from the first two rounds will compete for the
most coveted award in Barbershop, that of “International Quartet Champion.” This is the best of the best of the current crop of
ensembles practicing the basic essence of our beloved musical style, the quartet. Cheer for them all – a little more lustily, perhaps, for your favorites – and welcome our new champs into the pantheon of International Quartet Champions.
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Sunday, July 6 – sleep late, eat a hearty breakfast and wend your happy way home. This morning you’ll bask in the
glow of the best week of barbershop music you’ve ever experienced.
If all that’s not enough, there are classes, gospel sings, mass sings, the biggest Harmony Marketplace ever, and thousands of
barbershoppers to sing with in the lobbies, hallways, garages, and restaurants. You’ve been working on those Barberpole Cat
songs, here’s your chance to sing them with someone other than the usual suspects in Albuquerque on Tuesday nights.
It’s Homecoming in Nashville in 2008. Come see your new Society headquarters while you’re in town. (See the article on
this extraordinary building on page 7).
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The Great 08
Come home to Nashville
—By Bill Biffle
—By Phil Middleton
President Phil Middleton My how time flies!
Only yesterday, or
so it seems, did this year start. Now the
year is one quarter gone and our annual
Spring show is upon us. By the time this
“Serenader” hits the streets, preparation
time for “Way Down Yonder In New Orleans” will be used up and we are about
ready for the opening curtain. Ask yourself
the question, guys: Am I ready to go on-ready for that light to hit me in the eyes?
A YES answer means 1) know the notes, 2)
know ALL the words (even to Jazz Came
Up the River), 3)ready to sing the first
word on pitch, 4) willing to let your face
tell the story. Two out of three won't cut
it. We learned that from last contest and
our fans are just as discriminating as the
judges. One through three I think Doug
would be happy with. All four though,
would sell the show BIG time. Look around
yourself; most folks have invested great
effort in preparing this show – they are
pretty easy to spot. Are you prepared? If
not there are a few days left to work that
learning CD. Make the best of it.
While you’re in Nashville to attend our International Convention in July (see the article on page 6) or any
other time, for that matter, stop by to see your new Society
headquarters. During the convention guided tours will be
conducted – check out the latest Harmonizer for sign-up
details. Any other time, stop by and make yourself at
home. The staff will welcome you with a smile and, if you
like, a song in the new Tag Chamber.
The outside of this building at 110 7th St. North –
right in the heart of things in downtown – has been beautifully renovated according to a design from one of the
“landmark” architects in the Southeastern US. Many architectural design features will testify to our presence inside,
including four stainless steel columns representing barberpoles and the four parts of our chords. A 25’ x 30’ scrim of
the famous Norman Rockwell painting of the quartet in the
old barbershop graces the side of the building.
The first thing you’ll notice upon entering through
the steel gates – which carry the original logo below our
new logo on the façade above – is an outside tag chamber.
Stop here and ring a chord or two with three other barbershoppers – there’re a multitude of aural experiences to be
had in this acoustically perfect atrium.
The entry is impressive. A full collage mural
showing barbershoppers, past and present, doing what we
love to do most – sing – in on the long wall to your right.
Straight ahead is a spiral staircase with a barberpole center,
with a hand rail representing the five lines of the music
staff. This travels up past an impressive “Wall of Champions” showcasing every quartet champion in our 69 year
history. In the lobby, too, you’ll find a very nice gift show
and some displays showing the concept we have for the
interactive exhibit area to be located on this floor.
The rest of the building houses Harmony Marketplace – our “company store” and the offices of our staff.
You’ll be impressed – and proud – of the space we’ve created for the wonderful folk who work for us. It’s truly a
landmark in downtown Nashville of which we can all be
proud. So, come on down! It’s your building, take pride in
it.
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Greetings from Africa
The editor received an email from David Nix,
a former member of the NMC. He sends greetings to
his barbershop buddies from Djibouti, Africa. Dave is
halfway through his four-month deployment there,
and looks forward to returning to his home in Georgia.
He hasn’t found a chapter in the town of Valdosta, GA,
but is maintaining his Frank Thorne membership and
hopes to drop in at Harmony University some day!
His girlfriend still lives in Albuquerque, and
he relates this anecdote: “I sent her a Singing Valentine this year (and from halfway around the world!). I
enlisted the help of a close friend who took her out to
dinner...and of course she just melted when the guys
showed up, asked for her and said they had a message
from Dave. It was Vertigo (I think) from the
Dukes...she remembered them from the fall convention which I had taken her to, and they had done very
well there. So not only did she appreciate the Valentine, but she really loved the music, too. Best wishes
to everyone, and good luck with the upcoming show.”
—Dave
Thank you, Dave, for
your service to our
country! We miss you!
David Nix
The featured
guest quartet at
the May show is
Duke City Jazz Band
The Duke City Jazz Band is a group of veteran musicians formed
to fill the need for a traditional jazz group in the Albuquerque area,
the band has appeared at the La Posada de Albuquerque Lobby Bar,
the Albuquerque Country Club, The Albuquerque Folk Festival, The Rio
Grande Jazz Society, and the Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus annual
show and for numerous weddings, parties, and other functions.
The verve with which they play their extensive repertoire of authentic
Dixieland tunes brings a smile to every face, a tap to every toe, and a
song to every heart. This jolly band of brothers - and one sister - specializes in involving the audience in the merry and music making. Singa-long choruses, hand clapping, and second line dancing - the latter
two following a modicum of instruction in how not to clap like
"squares" or dance like "Republicans" - guarantee a lively and memorable program whenever this group gets together.
Personnel of DCJB are:
Bill Biffle (leader, trumpet, and vocals), Bernie Higgins (clarinet), Phil
Arnold, (trombone and vocals) Dick "Fingers" Neuman (banjo), "Queen"
Victoria Blatherwick (piano and vocals), Buzz "Buzz" Blatherwick (bass),
Gene "Bones" Hutchinson (drums). For booking information, contact
Bill at 505/401-4963 or [email protected].
IGNITION!
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SINGING VALENTINES 2008
The New MexiChords once again
participated in delivering Valentines
around the city of Albuquerque and
putting smiles on a lot of faces! The
NMC quartets that shared in this
amazing event were First Light, The
Deliverymen, Harmonikats, Rio
Bravo, City Lights and Young at
Heart. Duke City Chorus and the Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus also
shared the privilege of spreading joy
and a bit of romance in schools, private homes, businesses and hospitals
across our city. These three choruses
once again contributed a portion of the
proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race
for the Cure foundation. A check for
$250 was presented to a representative at Enchanted Mesa’s March 8
show.
The Deliverymen
Gil Whalen, Jim Lyon, Carl Gardei & Dean Crouse
Special thanks go to J.C. Preston and
all of the folks from the three choruses
who manned the phones at Valentine
Central and gave of their time and expertise to this fun endeavor.
The Harmonikats
Mike Lash, J.C. Preston, Nick Maxwell
& Ron Randall
RIO BRAVO
George Franklin, Rol Blauwkamp, Stan Hafenfeld
& Oz Wehlander
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7. We shall not use our
Have you ever read the Code of
membership for personal gain.
Ethics printed on the back side of
8. We shall not permit the
your membership card?
introduction of political, religious
CODE OF ETHICS
or other similar controversial
issues into the affairs of the
The Society aspires to preserve
for its members and for all future
generations of members the sacred
right of men to seek haven from the
burden of their daily cares through
indulgence in old-fashioned vocal
quartet harmony, and to that end we
do hereby solemnly pledge ourselves
Society.
9. We shall by our stimulus to good
music and vocal harmony,
endeavor to spread the spirit of
harmony throughout the world.
10. We shall render all possible
altruistic service through the
medium of barbershop harmony.
to abide by the precepts of the Code
of Ethics.
The Serenader is published
periodically and is distributed to members and fans
free of charge.
Editorial comments, articles, donations and address
corrections may be sent to
the editor:
Becky Whalen
6435 Vooscane Avenue
Cochiti Lake, NM 87083
[email protected]
505.465.6435
1. We shall do everything in our
power to perpetuate the Society.
2. We shall deport ourselves and
conduct the Society’s functions in
such manner as to reflect credit
upon the Society and its
membership.
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MexiChords
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are written by the editor
and do not necessarily represent the views of the
chapter, district or the Society.
3. We shall conform in all aspects
to the bylaws of the Society and
the rules from time to time
promulgated by its Society Board
of Directors.
4. We shall accept for membership
only congenial men of good
character who love harmony in
music or have a desire to
harmonize.
5. We shall exhibit a spirit of good
fellowship toward all members.
Doug Arrington
Don DeNoon
Herb Howe
Joe Johnston
Loren Kula
Chuck Levy
Mike Taylor
Gil Whalen
6. We shall refrain from forcing our
songs upon unsympathetic ears.
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Barbershop Harmony Society
Place
Albuquerque Chapter of SPEBSQSA
Postage
6435 Vooscane Avenue
Here
Cochiti Lake, NM 87083
To Barbershop Harmony Fan
New MexiChords Calendar
Apr 25-26
RMD Spring Convention, Loveland, CO
May 4
Tech check for Annual Show, NHCC
May 10
NMC Annual Show, NHCC
Jun 6-7
Duke City Chorus Annual Show
Jun 13
Isotopes Nat’l Anthem and picnic/game
Jun 29-Jul 6
BHS Int’l Convention, Nashville
Jul 18-19
Silverton, CO Barbershop Festival
Jul 27-Aug 3
Harmony University, St. Joe, MO
Aug 8-10
Chapter Retreat, NM Tech, Socorro
Sep 5-14
State Fair Strolling Quartets
Sep 26-27
RMD Fall Convention, CO Springs
Oct 3-12
International Balloon Fiesta
Nov 3-9
Sweet Adelines Int’l Conv., Honolulu
Dec 13-14
NMC Christmas Concert
Dec 16 & 18
BioPark Performances (tentative)
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Mission Statement
The members of the Albuquerque Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society dedicate themselves to:
• Continually seek the joy to be found in singing well
in the barbershop style,
• Promote the benefits of our hobby at every available opportunity,
• Provide our community with high quality musical
entertainment, and
• Foster continual musical growth and fellowship
among the members.
Vision Statement
It is the vision of our chapter to achieve continuous
improvement in our music, presentation, and singing,
and to achieve a high level of performance.
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