Looking Back on the Oct. 1, 2024 Alexandria Hybrid Chapter Meeting
(Thanks to Ashley Merryman, Mark Oswald and Bruce Roehm for taking notes this week since YeEd was recovering from a stroke on Sept. 25th. Thankfully it was mild and no serious results!!)
The Alexandria A Capella Collective meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2 was at AlexRenew. Artistic director, Joe Cerutti,led the warm up sessions for both the Harmonizers and Metro Voices ensembles.
The following announcements and reminders were made by chapter leaders:
Both the Harmonizers and Metro Voices will be singing at Art on the Avenue, Saturday, Oct. 5. Call time is 2 pm inside the Mount Vernon Rec Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria. Performance starts at 3 pm. Uniform is AACC t-shirts.
Next week's rehearsal on Oct. 8 will also be at AlexRenew.
Harmonizers performing at Reagan National Airport for Honor Flights on Oct. 19 will only need to provide their full name and date of birth beforehand to get through security that morning.
The first holiday and combined song everyone rehearsed was “Gloria,” with some members of both ensembles trying out different voice parts.
The chapter business session was conducted by Stan Quick:
In addition to Art on the Avenue this weekend, we have committed to doing the Asbury Methodist Village performance on Oct. 27. However, both gigs currently have only a minimum number of singers signed up to attend, so if any of the "maybes" or anyone who has not RSVP'd to either event can make either one, please update your plan on Groupanizer *and* let Terry Reynolds know ASAP (especially for this Saturday's performance).
Membership director, Jacob Broude, welcomed new AACC members, Annie Ermlick to Metro Voices, and Suranjan Sen to the Harmonizers!
Returning guests were Josh Berenhaus, Katie Rainmode, and Rob Santine. First-time guests were Daniel Egger andJacqueline Burke. Maggie McAlexandrer directed the “Welcome Song” for guests.
After the business session, the Harmonizers started rehearsing some of our returning holiday music from last year, “Let it Snow” and “Deck the Halls.” During this time, Calvin Schnure led sectionals for each voice part on the new Hebrew song, “El Yivneh Hagalil.” Then we spent some time working on “Here Comes Santa Claus” and finished the evening with all parts together on “El Yivneh.”
Metro Voices began their rehearsal with a discussion about the fall show, giving particular kudos to show producer, Catherine LaValley! Maggie directed their rehearsal which included work on their new audition song, “It’s the Magic that Brings Us Together.” They concluded their work session with holiday music also.
After the 50-50 drawing, the combined ensembles sang “Keep the Whole World Singing” directd by Ike Evans.
AACC members did well at the fall Mid Atlantic District (M-AD) contest in York, PA, Sept. 27-28. The quartet contest was won by SECRET BEST FRIENDS with former member, Will Daniel Simmons, as bass. Second place was won by PRAXIS with Lance Fisher and David Breen (they sang an original parody by Lance for the finals). Third place was won by BETTER TOGETHER with Elizabeth and Tony Colosimo, and Heather and Andrew Havens.
Rick Taylor sang with LEGACY; former member Spencer Wight sang with MADHATTAN; Scott Beach and Mike Geipel sang with MENTAL NOTE.
PARKSIDE HARMONY won the chorus contest. Mike Wallen directed The Virginians chorus.
The judging panel included Joe Cerutti, Steve and Renee Tramack. Tyler Carpenter was a candidate judge at the contest too.
And a huge congratulations to Tony Colosimo who was inducted into the M-AD Hall of Honor at the convention.
Plus congratulations to Dennis Ritchey who retired as events coordinator after years of service in that position at M-AD contests and conventions. His replacement is fellow chapter member, Ken Rub.
ALL MEMBERS NOTE: The Alexandria Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, October 15, as part or our Tuesday night rehearsal. Rehearsal will begin at 7pm.There will be one item on the agenda: to elect the 2025 Chapter Board of Directors. The slate, as selected by the nominating committee and accepted by the president, is as follows:
- President: Craig Kujawa
- Vice President: Ashley Merryman
- Secretary: Cy Shuster
- Treasurer: Terry Reynolds
- Member at large: Carolyn Griffin
- Member at large: Mary Cooper
- Member at large: Michael Berkson
- Member at large: Betsy Mullins
- Member at large: Cody Leihgeber-Carpenter
I encourage all members, whether currently active with the choruses or not, to attend in person to help ensure the presence of a quorum. (Besides, we miss you and we’d love to see you.) Noah Van Gilder
President, Alexandria A Cappella Collective (Alexandria Chapter, BHS)
Until next time – editorjack!
(This message is prepared for your review if you were there, for your information if you had to miss, and as a historical record for the great things going on each week during the 76th year of the Alexandria Chapter. - YeEd)
The Chapter Mission Statement Enriching lives through vocal harmony in the greater DC area.
(Thanks to Ashley Merryman, Mark Oswald and Bruce Roehm for taking notes this week since YeEd was recovering from a stroke on Sept. 25th. Thankfully it was mild and no serious results!!)
The Alexandria A Capella Collective meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2 was at AlexRenew. Artistic director, Joe Cerutti,led the warm up sessions for both the Harmonizers and Metro Voices ensembles.
The following announcements and reminders were made by chapter leaders:
Both the Harmonizers and Metro Voices will be singing at Art on the Avenue, Saturday, Oct. 5. Call time is 2 pm inside the Mount Vernon Rec Center, 2701 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria. Performance starts at 3 pm. Uniform is AACC t-shirts.
Next week's rehearsal on Oct. 8 will also be at AlexRenew.
Harmonizers performing at Reagan National Airport for Honor Flights on Oct. 19 will only need to provide their full name and date of birth beforehand to get through security that morning.
The first holiday and combined song everyone rehearsed was “Gloria,” with some members of both ensembles trying out different voice parts.
The chapter business session was conducted by Stan Quick:
In addition to Art on the Avenue this weekend, we have committed to doing the Asbury Methodist Village performance on Oct. 27. However, both gigs currently have only a minimum number of singers signed up to attend, so if any of the "maybes" or anyone who has not RSVP'd to either event can make either one, please update your plan on Groupanizer *and* let Terry Reynolds know ASAP (especially for this Saturday's performance).
Membership director, Jacob Broude, welcomed new AACC members, Annie Ermlick to Metro Voices, and Suranjan Sen to the Harmonizers!
Returning guests were Josh Berenhaus, Katie Rainmode, and Rob Santine. First-time guests were Daniel Egger andJacqueline Burke. Maggie McAlexandrer directed the “Welcome Song” for guests.
After the business session, the Harmonizers started rehearsing some of our returning holiday music from last year, “Let it Snow” and “Deck the Halls.” During this time, Calvin Schnure led sectionals for each voice part on the new Hebrew song, “El Yivneh Hagalil.” Then we spent some time working on “Here Comes Santa Claus” and finished the evening with all parts together on “El Yivneh.”
Metro Voices began their rehearsal with a discussion about the fall show, giving particular kudos to show producer, Catherine LaValley! Maggie directed their rehearsal which included work on their new audition song, “It’s the Magic that Brings Us Together.” They concluded their work session with holiday music also.
After the 50-50 drawing, the combined ensembles sang “Keep the Whole World Singing” directd by Ike Evans.
AACC members did well at the fall Mid Atlantic District (M-AD) contest in York, PA, Sept. 27-28. The quartet contest was won by SECRET BEST FRIENDS with former member, Will Daniel Simmons, as bass. Second place was won by PRAXIS with Lance Fisher and David Breen (they sang an original parody by Lance for the finals). Third place was won by BETTER TOGETHER with Elizabeth and Tony Colosimo, and Heather and Andrew Havens.
Rick Taylor sang with LEGACY; former member Spencer Wight sang with MADHATTAN; Scott Beach and Mike Geipel sang with MENTAL NOTE.
PARKSIDE HARMONY won the chorus contest. Mike Wallen directed The Virginians chorus.
The judging panel included Joe Cerutti, Steve and Renee Tramack. Tyler Carpenter was a candidate judge at the contest too.
And a huge congratulations to Tony Colosimo who was inducted into the M-AD Hall of Honor at the convention.
Plus congratulations to Dennis Ritchey who retired as events coordinator after years of service in that position at M-AD contests and conventions. His replacement is fellow chapter member, Ken Rub.
ALL MEMBERS NOTE: The Alexandria Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, October 15, as part or our Tuesday night rehearsal. Rehearsal will begin at 7pm.There will be one item on the agenda: to elect the 2025 Chapter Board of Directors. The slate, as selected by the nominating committee and accepted by the president, is as follows:
- President: Craig Kujawa
- Vice President: Ashley Merryman
- Secretary: Cy Shuster
- Treasurer: Terry Reynolds
- Member at large: Carolyn Griffin
- Member at large: Mary Cooper
- Member at large: Michael Berkson
- Member at large: Betsy Mullins
- Member at large: Cody Leihgeber-Carpenter
I encourage all members, whether currently active with the choruses or not, to attend in person to help ensure the presence of a quorum. (Besides, we miss you and we’d love to see you.) Noah Van Gilder
President, Alexandria A Cappella Collective (Alexandria Chapter, BHS)
Until next time – editorjack!
(This message is prepared for your review if you were there, for your information if you had to miss, and as a historical record for the great things going on each week during the 76th year of the Alexandria Chapter. - YeEd)
The Chapter Mission Statement Enriching lives through vocal harmony in the greater DC area.
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