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The Nassau Mid-Island Chapter - Barbershop Harmony Society
CONTACT: Bob Heim 
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SUMMERTIME 'FREES' TO RESULT IN PERFECT CLIMATE

FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS OF  BARBERSHOP CHORUS
  

WESTBURY, NY -- Male singers interested becoming members of the The Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of The Barbershop Harmony Society (also known as the Long Island Harmonizers chorus) can personally sample the enjoyment of participation without any cost or obligation under a "Summertime Frees" invitation to attend any of the organization's Tuesday night rehearsals during July and August at Calvary Protestant Church, located at 2801 Park Ave in Baldwin.  (The chorus moves back to it's Winthrop Hall facilities at Church of the Advent, Westbury, in September.)  Rehearsals run from 8 until 10:30 pm. The  chorus of more than 40 voices, largest of its type on Long Island, is continuing  in stepped-up "Keys to Enjoyment" recruitment efforts begun earlier this year. 

All guests, received by the organization's  welcoming staff,  will be furnished with a special packet of the evening's music to be rehearsed, and will also have an opportunity to speak with current members and staff. If they wish to be considered for membership they may begin the procedure at that time or choose to do so at a second free rehearsal. Only after being accepted as a member will they be obligated for Barbershop Harmony Society annual dues.

"This is a perfect way for prospective male voices of all ranges to ascertain whether barbershop is for them. Actually, we feel that just one rehearsal will have them 'hooked'," says George Seelinger, this year's chapter president. '"We hope that interested singers will take that first step -- a step that has brought a lifetime of barbershop singing to many."

The Nassau Mid-Island Chapter, with Maurice Debar as its music director,  has been serving the local community for over 50 years, and is part of the Barbershop Harmony Society established in 1938. The society now boasts well over 30,000 members in chapters worldwide.

For additional information check the organization's website at www.longislandharmonizers,org or call 516-378-5137

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WESTBURY, NY -- The 40-voice Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the international Barbershop Harmony Society has announced that it will hold its weekly Tuesday night rehearsals during the  months of July and August at Calvary Protestant Church, located at 2801 Park Ave in Baldwin. The dates are July 8, 15, 22, 29 and Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26. One or two dates in early September may also be considered.  Spring, fall and wintertime rehearsal facilities are at Winthrop Hall, Church of the Advent in Westbury. Those interested in joining the all-male Long Island Harmonizers chorus, one of more than 800 Barbershop Harmony Society chapters in the U.S. and Canada, are invited to attend any of the sessions beginning 8 pm and concluding at 10:30.

The non-profit a cappella chorus, dedicated to preserving the art of barbershop-style singing, is the largest of its kind on Long Island and led by musical director, Maurice Debar. It has been entertaining the local community for over 50 years.

For the latest in scheduling information call 516-378-5137.
 

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 VERITY HONORED WITH 'BEYOND THE BATON' AWARD
 

WESTBURY, NY -- Hal Verity, a member of the Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society's Nassau Mid-Island Chapter for more than a decade, one of its section leaders, as well as the tenor in the chapter's AfterGloWorms and Lighthouse quartets, has been honored for his non-singing contributions as well with the organization's special "Beyond the Baton" award. Verity, the fourth recipient of the award since its inception, was recognized for continuing "get ready" efforts that include staging and sound system setups at chorus performances during the year. 

"We have a good many 'unsung heroes' in our chapter that regularly perform non-singing duties to make the organization run as smoothly as it does," noted George Seelinger, president. "Hal is one of those who can always be counted on to assist."

The a cappella nonprofit Long Island Harmonizers, led by its talented musical director, Maurice Debar, has been serving the Nassau community with its singing  for over 50 years.

John Rampolla
January 27, 2008

He regarded his Nassau Mid-Island Chapter
as extended family.
We regarded John as a loved and essential
part of ours.
We will miss his
kindness, his humor
and his indomitable spirit.

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LOCAL BARBERSHOP SOCIETY CHAPTER
ELECTS OFFICERS AND BOARD FOR 2008

WESTBURY, NY - George Seelinger has been elected as the president of the Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the international Barbershop Harmony Society for 2008.  He officially succeeds Vincent Colonna in the top post January 1 following December installation ceremonies to establish a newly constituted board for the active local chapter of the world's largest all-male singing society (formerly named The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America). Colonna remains on the board as past president after serving two consecutive one-year terms. Seelinger, who had held the position of secretary, was recognized as "Barbershopper of the Year" acknowledging his special contributions to the chapter during 2006. 

Filling other key posts are Eugene Kammerer, who continues as vice president - music and presentation; Bob Roth, named vice president - chapter development; Steve Brausa, vice president - program; and Marvin Goodman, treasurer. Ed O'Connor is now the organization's secretary and Bill Hardman has assumed the position of  vice president - marketing and public relations.

Serving as trustees and board members at large for 2008 are Stephen Stojowski, Robert Miraglia, Ken Wunsch, Bob Heim, Bill Vesely and Will McCoy.

The Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society, known as the Long Island Harmonizers, is part of a national organization numbering more than 30,000 members, and is one of over 800 chapters in the U.S. and Canada with affiliated organizations around the world.  The chorus, largest of its kind on Long Island is under the direction of Maurice Debar, and rehearses 8 p.m. Tuesday evenings at Winthrop Hall, Church of the Advent, 555 Advent Street, in Westbury, Long Island.  It welcomes new members throughout the year.

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D'ANTONIO LATEST RECIPIENT
OF 'BEYOND THE BATON' AWARD

WESTBURY, NY -- Dave D'Antonio, longtime member of the Long Island Harmonizers, largest organization of its kind dedicated to preserving the art of barbershop-style singing on L.I., has been honored with a "Beyond the Baton" award, recognizing special contributions to the 40-member chorus. D'Antonio, whose off-the-risers responsibilities include obtaining and maintaining wardrobe ensembles for the Nassau Mid-Island Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society was singled out for his untiring efforts "in insuring that chapter members 'uniformly look their best' at all times."

D'Antonio is the third recipient of the "Beyond the Baton" award. The organization's first such award, drawing attention to special contributions over and above membership singing activity, was given to Bill Ruth in 2006 "in recognition of his master of ceremonies responsibilities accomplished with professionalism and special humor."