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Updated: January 28, 2010

HIVE HAPPENINGS

NEXT PERFORMANCE
ACTION ITEMS
OUR CULTURE
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
MUSIC REPERTOIRE
MUSIC PLAN
UPCOMING EVENTS
UNIFORMS
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DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION - LOCATIONCALL TIMESHOW TIMEUNIFORM
  TO BE ANNOUNCED. 
  

 


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ACTION ITEMS

  1. SINGING VALENTINES:    All of our plans are not in place for the 2010 Singing Valentines.    An information FLYER and ORDER FORM can be printed from this website, by CLICKING on the link in the Top Banner near the top of the Home Page.   Ryan Riches may be hard to contact, so call Spencer Peck to coordinate your orders.  
    REMEMBER:  A ROSE, a CARD, and TWO love songs from an authentic male quartet (for the small sum of us$25)  will let any gentlemen SCORE BIG over the Valentine Weekend.

    We will need to turn in the order for our Roses on Thursday, Feb 4th, so be certain to get your orders in by our NEXT Rehearsal on Wednesday, Feb 3rd.

    QUARTETS:   Make certain that you have ordered your Roses (see above,)   They will be available at the rehearsal on Feb 10th, and will need to be refrigerated (or kept very cool) until you deliver them.    If you want to pick up the Roses for your Quartet later in the week directly from the Florist (Skyline - 3084 South Highland Drive ) just let TOM know, and he can make those arrangements.
    KEEP TRACK of your MILEAGE for Chapter Reimbursement.

  2. Watch the Upcoming events below, as our 2010 schedules start to fill with sing outs.  
    (Note:  We have placed some TENTATIVE performance dates on the Calendar.   Those that are CONFIRMED for the next THREE MONTHS will be BOLDED.  We are also leaving the past dates on the Upcoming Events to be seen by those agencies who are considering grants for us.)
    REMEMBER:   IF THEY AIN"T BOLD,  the are FAKE.

  3. Money is tight everywhere, and our Chapter Budget is no exception.   If you can find a PAID sing-out for us, let Spencer Peck (VP-Program) know so we can get it scheduled.  Plan to attend ALL of the Chorus's singouts for the rest of the year, which will enhance our ability to find PAID gigs. 


  4. 2010 CASUAL UNIFORM:   As of January 1st, our Casual Uniform changes, from the multi-hued Khaki pants, to BLACK PANTS (even though my wife tells me that even Black is multi-hued.)    BLACK, Stafford Performance Microtwill, pants, widely available at JCPenney, has been selected.   Each Member is responsible to obtain his own black UNIFORM pants, belt, and black shoes (PLEASE, NO SNEAKERS). 
    DO YOU HAVE YOUR BLACK PANTS YET ?     Better hurry. 

  5. THE 2010 BOARD:   Go to OUR OFFICERS from any page, to find contact information for the members of the current Board.     You can email directly, by CLICKING on the email link for any Member.  Your email program will open, you can compose and send your message.


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OUR CULTURE

These CONCEPTS, when internalized, define our CHORUS      (Submitted by:  Scott Allred)

                 We are having a great time.  We sing great.  Beth is a wonderful Director
                 We are a Singing Group;  Sacred Risers;  Performance Rehearsals; 
                 Believe;   Have Confidence;  BUY IN.

Ø  Ownership

         I accept and affirm that I am responsible for my actions as a member of the chorus and its outcome.   I buy into the 7 points of culture and see that it creates an environment were all members of the chorus, my brothers, can thrive.  While on the risers; I own the space under my feet and responsible only for that space.  My space is ‘sacred ground’.  I do not have the responsibility or authority to correct my chorus brothers for their perceived infractions or to converse, discuss what I believe is an important matter.  I only speak with loving eyes.  While off the risers, I can be playful and goofy.

Ø   Team Work

          I focus my attention on the successful outcome of the entire chorus.  I believe in the Beehive ‘Swarm’ (blob), which is the belief that my brothers in the chorus will figure out what they did incorrectly or didn’t do correctly, without my input, by following the loving ‘Swarm’.  My team of brothers has the skills necessary to follow and add to his section and chorus, to become a part of the ‘Swarm’.  I will display pride, competence, and personal confidence at all times.  If asked, I will coach and lead others in the section or chorus.  I will ask for help while off the risers when I need it and not drag the chorus down because I fear to ask. I will seek for and feel the influence of the ‘Swarm’.

          Singing Group

            I believe the Statesmen are a singing group, not a fraternity group that likes to sing.  Meaning that fellowship, service, refreshements, brotherhood, and other business are by-products of our barbershop harmony singing art, not the other way around.j   I sing as if one with the Chorus.   I don't sing to "carry" the others in my section.   I believe that there are no heroes in the Chorus.  I seek for vocal quality in my section and in the Chorus


            REHEARSALS

            I take our rehearsals seriously.  It is
silly to believve that I can TURN IT ON for a performance.   I rehearse like a musician; stand like a champion; perform like a professional, with a Statesmen 'swagger.'   I believe that everything that happens is because I know and trust the PLAN.   I come weekly and on time.   I call to let others know if I am going to miss a rehearsal.  If I am late, or leave the risers during rehearsal, I will wait for an invitiation to join the Chorus, and take my appointed, sacred space.


            BELIEF

            I believe in my Director, and trust that she know what is best for the Chorus.   I trust the Director's plan and know that she will teach us and take the Cjhorus far towards its goal.   I believe my Chorus brothers will do their best, and follow the same poionts of 'culture' as I do.  I love my membership in the Chorus.  I believe I contribute to the Chorus; my energy and support makes the Chorus better as a whole.

 


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REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

FEBURARY (The Rehearsal Facility, the UCCC, is located at 1355 W. 3100 So, in WVC)

     DATE  TIME    ACTIVITY                         LOCATION
Wed Feb 3rd6:30pmSpring Show Rehearsal,  Room 104/105 
Wed Feb 10th6:30pmSpring Show Rehearsal,  Room 104/105 
Tue Feb 16th6:30pmFEBRUARY BOARD MEETING,  UCCC, Room 103
Wed Feb 17th5:30pmSpring Show Committee Meeting, UCCC,  Room 105
 6:30pmSpring Show Rehearsal,  UCCC,  Room 104/105
Wed Feb 24th5:30pmMusic Committee Meeting,  UCCC,  Room 105
 6:30pmSpring Show Rehearsal,  UCCC,  Room 104/105

 


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MUSIC REPERTOIRE

Standard music, Summer Music, and Holiday Music

Standard Music:        (Basic titles to have at all times):  
                               Old Songs/Keep America Singing; 
                               Coney Island Baby; You're as Welcome as the Flowers in May; 
(Harmony Classics):   Hello, Mary Lou;  I'm Sittin' on Top of the World;  Lazy River;
                               Little Pal;  This Little Light of Mine;  Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah


Summer 2010 Music:    NEW SONGS:  Bless This House, Front Row Man, Alexander's Ragtime Band, and I'll be Seeing You,  have been placed in your Music Files.    We will also be doing a medley of JUST IN LOVE/WONDER WHY.   This will be borrowed Music, and must be returned, or a Fee of $3.00 will be assessed.  (Expect later.)

A new BLUE Inventory Sheet,  with the 2010 Summer Music on it, has been placed in your Music File.    NEW music is free,  if you need copies of older music (misplaced, stolen,  dog ate it, whatever) you will be asked to pay $2.00 per copy, or $3.00 if it is an Unpublished Arrangment, as marked. 


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WARM-UP MUSIC

(To be furnished by the Music Committee.)  OR NOT

MONTHSTANDARDSPOLECATSTAGS
FEB HEART OF MY HEART
STORY OF ROSE (Let Me Call you)
See Note Below
 

We will be emphasizing the Barbershop Pole Cat songs in 2010.   We will order a part-specific CD for all Chorus Members, for YOUR cost of $5.00, for all 12 songs in the Polecat book.  Please pay Devon Nish, our Treasurer  (Checks:  Beehive Statesmen)


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MUSIC PLAN

GENERAL:          Warm up your voices on the way to rehearsal. 

       Remember:  Air, Space, Energy, Support, Flex, Lift, Resonance
                         Head voice and character,  VOWEL Sounds,  Warm-ups, POSTURE
                         High wide chest -- Breath,  and RESET (with smile) on EVERY breath.

         Bring ALL of your Summer music to each Rehearsal.  We will be using several old songs from 2009, and a few NEW ones, which have been placed in your Music Files.

 For FEB 3rd:      Sining your part -  the Coning and the Tuning
 

Review especially  AINT MISBEHAVIN,  I'm Confessing, Beautiful Doll, Lion
                            and the Valentine Songs.

          When we start working on our former Spring music in 2010, remember to apply all the techniques that our Director has been working so hard to instill in us.   It will be hard to break the old habits that were formed when you first learned a song; so keep working on Vowel Sound formations, lifting your palate, using the barbershop accent,  LISTENING to the other parts, unifying the sound from your section, soften the high notes - especially if you are singing above the MELODY.


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UPCOMING EVENTS               2010 Calendar

BOLD EVENTS ARE CONFIRMED, but still subject to change. 
(Past Events are for record keeping purposes only)

DAY-DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION - LOCATIONCALL TIMESHOW TIMEUNIFORM
JAN 26 -30th  BHS MidWinter Convention,  Tampa, Fl   
Feb 5 -7th RMD Harmony College,  Estes Park   
Feb 12 - 14thSINGING VALENTINES   
Mon
Feb 22
UCCC Winter Show  (Canceled)   
Sat
Mar 13 

 St Patrick's Day:      Dignitary Sing-In
                               Parade
                               St Elias -  Greek Celebration 

9:00am
10:00am
11:00am

9:30am
11:00am
11:45am

FORMAL
GREEN
Sat
Mar 20
Sunrise Retirement Center  (Tentative)
4650 South Highland
5:50pm6:30pmCasual
 Sat
Mar 27
 Utah Youth in Harmony Day,  Westminster College8:00am  All DayCasual

Wed
Mar 31

 Mailing Party  (for SPRING SHOW mailers)6:00pm Choice
Sat
Apr 17
Olympus Ranch Retirement Center  (Tentative)
971 East 5600 South
6:00pm6:30pmCasual
Apr 23 - 24th RMD Spring Convention,  Rapid City   
Sat
May 8
Spring Shows (Matinee and Evening)  
Highland High School   2125 So 1700 East
                      Riser and Shell Set up:    1:00pm
1:30pm
3:07pm 
7:07pm
Formal:
BLACK
& RED 
Wed
May 12
GUEST NIGHT6:30pm  
Sat
May 15
Singing For Life:   Red Cross shows various All Day 
Fri
Jun 19
Brigham Young Park (100 N. State)  (Tentative)
Assemble: Canyon Road Towers,  123 E 2Ave
7:00pm8:00pmCasual
Sat
Jun 26
SLC Arts Festival:   City&County Building
400 S 200 E  (adjacent to the TRAX Library
station - Street Parking will be limited.)
2:00pm3:00pmCasual
6/28-7/4BHS International Convention (Anaheim)   
Wed
Jun 30
UCCC Concert6:00pm7:00pmCasual
Wed
Jul 14
 GUEST NIGHT6:30pm  
7/15-17 HARMONY JUNIOR COLLEGE,  Contest Retreat
Snow College, Ephraim, UT
Thu
4:00pm 

Fri
All Day

 Sat
to 4:00p
8/1-8BHS Harmony University,   St. Joe, MO.   
Sat Aug 21 Summer Social,  To Be announced 5:00 6:00Casual
Sat Aug 28 Assembly Hall - Summer Concert Series (Tentative)
 Temple Square:  Enter by the West Door
 6:30pm 7:30pmCasual
Sat
Sep 4
SWISS DAYS:   Parade and Sing out9:30am11 and 1Casual
Sep 10-11 Bountiful Retreat:   Friday Night
 Breakfast and Saturday Morning
 7:00pm
 7:30am
 7-10pm
 8:30-11
Choice

Wed
Sep 15

 ANNUAL MEETING,  ELECTION of 2011 OFFICERS6:30pm  

Wed Sep 22

CONTEST KICK-OFF CONCERT:   Invite Friends and Family,  on the NEW Main Stage at the UCCC 6:30pm 8:00pmFORMAL
PINK
Sep 24 -25th RMD Fall Convention & Chorus Contest,  Layton, UT
(Chapter Hosting Resposibilities)
FridaySaturday FORMAL
  PINK
Wed Sep 29CHRISTMAS IN SEPTMEBER:  GUEST NIGHT and QUARTET Christmas Show Auditions,  bring friends6:30pm RehearsalChoice
Sat Oct 9Southtowne Ranch Retirement Center  (Tentative)
(310 East 10600 South, Sandy)
6:00pm7:00pmCasual
Sat Oct 23Westside Chapter Officer Training School (COTS)   $5.00 for Lunch.
Mike Deputy's cabin in Eden (Pineview Res.)
 8:00am  Choice
Wed Oct 27 MAILING PARTY:   for Christmas Flyers6:00pm6:30pmChoice
Sat Nov 6Cottonwood Creek Retirement Center
1245 East Murray-Holiday Road (4800 So)
5:00pm6:00pm Casual
Fri Nov 26Kaysville DUP Christmas Show5:30pm6:30pmFormal
Holiday 
Sat Dec 4

Barbershop Christmas Show - MATINEE
Highland High School

1:00pm 3:07 pmFormal
Holiday
Wed Dec 22Temple Square Concerts: (Tentative) Assembly Hall
(In Lieu of Rehearsal)        South Visitor's Center
 5:30pm
 6:30pm
 8:00pm
Formal
Holiday
Wed Dec 29INSTALLATION BANQUET  (No rehearsal)
Golden Corral,  665 East 7200 South,  BYOM (Buy Your Own Meal, gratuity will be added at purchase.)
  6:30pmCasual

 


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UNIFORM DEFINITIONS

FORMAL-BLACK: Tuxedo and Black Shoes,  Black Shirt with White Tie /White Suspenders.
FORMAL-PINK:  Tuxedo and Black Shoes,  Black Shirt with PINK Tie (Black suspender optional)
FORMAL-RED:  Tux and Shiney Black Shoes, White formal shirt,  Red Bowties with straps.
FORMAL-HOLIDAY:  Tux and Shiney Black Shoes,  REGULAR white shirt, and your choice of:  Colorful VEST and matching Bowtie,  Cummerbund and matching BowTie, or just a LONG coloful Holiday tie.

SEMI-FORMAL:  Same as Formal, but without the Tux Coat. 

CASUAL.   (All of 2010)  BLACK pants and Shoes, and NEW Tan colored Chapter shirt

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