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September 2003 InCider Press Page 7 |
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ANNOUNCEMENT: ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING October 16, 2003 7:30 (meeting convenes at break time) Agenda: Election of 2004 Officers |
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THE BARBERSHOP BASS SINGER'S CREED 1. I will always remember that Basses are God's chosen people, and I will strive to convince others of that truth. 2. Whenever the notes fall within my "power range", I will sing in a manner to convey the message, "I am a Bass! Hear me roar!" 3. Whenever there exists the slightest opportunity for a swipe, I will take it, whether the music is so written or not. 4. I will, on rare occasions, allow the Baritone to take a swipe. 5. I will always remember that the Bass establishes the sound of the quartet or chorus, and I will not allow the |
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Baritone, Lead or Tenor to forget it. 6. I will always remember that the Lead carries the melody and message of the song, and I will show him a modest amount of respect. I will not overdo it. 7. I will remember that the Tenor, though he sings girlishly, is a rare and hard to find person and I will treat him with grudging respect. I will not overdo it. 8. I will not step on the Lead's pickups and I will tune my voice to his, even though he is prone to drop pitch. For I am a Bass and I can reach it. 9. I will frequently remind the Baritone that his proper function is to make the Bass sound good. 10. I will do all of the above in a spirit of humility befitting one of God 's chosen people. |
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Slate of Officers for 2004: President: Rodney Stanfield VP for Chapter Development: Bob Ridley VP for Music & Performance: Mike Sexton VP for Public Relations: Harvey Kiser Secretary: Bob Swenson Treasurer: Bill Bunyan Members at Large: Ken Brooks |
