Posted by editor on Aug 11 2008 | Category: Craft, Music
Singing barbershop has often been referred to as a hobby. Very few – hired Society staff, for example – can actually say that they earn a wage from barbershop. For the rest of us, we participate because we like it. We see it (hopefully) as a fun, relaxing, and enjoyable experience.
Posted by editor on Sep 24 2007 | Category: Craft, Motivation, Technique
Recently I asked my chorus members this question: “What do you do when you run out of air?” The general consensus answer was: “Take a breath.” Sounds reasonable. And right they are. Well, almost right. I then told them: “Yes, that is a very good start, but it’s not the entire picture. What else do you do when you run out of air, besides taking another breath?”
Posted by editor on Sep 15 2007 | Category: Discussion
Summer is almost over, and so is my self-imposed hiatus from this blog. The International Convention in Denver is now a pleasant memory, and it’s time that I get back to work writing on this wonderful hobby called barbershop singing.
Posted by editor on Apr 19 2007 | Category: Discussion, Performance
I received a very nice Thank You note from the assistant director of a local Sweet Adelines chapter. She not only thanked my chapter, the Denver MountainAires, for a great annual show recently concluded, but for the two free tickets that we made available. You see, she was a recipient of a recent tradition started by my chapter.
Posted by editor on Mar 29 2007 | Category: Performance, Technique
My chapter recently concluded its annual show. By most accounts it was one of our best shows ever, or at least in a while. The audiences for both shows were responsive and appreciative. The guys sang well. We received two standing ovations, and one curtain call. Yet listening to the music that was produced makes it all too clear to me where we need to go from here.
