President's Page

Eighty-two years is a long time. We have come a long way and that is nothing to sneeze at. Over decades hundreds of singing men have joined this club singing their hearts out entertaining audiences with a variety of music: sea chants, spirituals, folk songs, doo-wop, pop tunes, traditional glee club music, the whole gamut.

I joined this group under the capable leadership of the late Dr. George Meade. I was introduced to the club by our treasurer Mr. Robert DiLello. To coin a phrase, “I came, I liked, and I stayed.” At a recent rehearsal, while addressing the group, I mentioned that I started to sing at a very early age. Matter of fact, I was the youngest member in my church’s senior choir. My reason for mentioning this fact was to impress on some prospective singers that it was not necessarily a requirement to be a trained singer. One only has to love singing, be able to carry a tune and have an ear to appreciate music.

Some singers joined us for a time but left indicating they were overwhelmed by the type of music we sing or the time element, etc. But we are all beginners who have gotten together with others and are helped along the way. After so many years, it has become second nature and a thing of joy.

To you our audience please be assured that we work to put our voices together week after week to bring you this music—and it has been a joyful process. If a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound? The answer is a resounding yes. If you are present you will hear the beautiful music (not that we are falling trees mind you) but we make joyful, harmonious noise, and your presence is an inspiration. Thank you for coming, and please tell your friends about us. We also extend our thanks tonight to our associates, emeritus members and contributors to our journal which helps us to defray expenses.

This concert is in memoriam for one of our faithful singers, who was a member for quite a long time. Mr. John Watson passed in June. He loved singing with us and we miss his voice. We share this loss with his three children John Jr., Rodney and Julie, his granddaughter Jennifer, and other relatives and friends.

Richard Buery,
President

	President's Page December 14, 2007 Eighty-two years is a long time. We have come a long way and that is nothing to sneeze at. Over decades hundreds of singing men have joined this club singing their hearts out entertaining audiences with a variety of music: sea chants, spirituals, folk songs, doo-wop, pop tunes, traditional glee club music, the whole gamut. I joined this group under the capable leadership of the late Dr. George Meade. I was introduced to the club by our treasurer Mr. Robert DiLello. To coin a phrase, “I came, I liked, and I stayed.” At a recent rehearsal, while addressing the group, I mentioned that I started to sing at a very early age. Matter of fact, I was the youngest member in my church’s senior choir. My reason for mentioning this fact was to impress on some prospective singers that it was not necessarily a requirement to be a trained singer. One only has to love singing, be able to carry a tune and have an ear to appreciate music. Some singers joined us for a time but left indicating they were overwhelmed by the type of music we sing or the time element, etc. But we are all beginners who have gotten together with others and are helped along the way. After so many years, it has become second nature and a thing of joy. To you our audience please be assured that we work to put our voices together week after week to bring you this music—and it has been a joyful process. If a tree falls in the forest does it make a sound? The answer is a resounding yes. If you are present you will hear the beautiful music (not that we are falling trees mind you) but we make joyful, harmonious noise, and your presence is an inspiration. Thank you for coming, and please tell your friends about us. We also extend our thanks tonight to our associates, emeritus members and contributors to our journal which helps us to defray expenses. This concert is in memoriam for one of our faithful singers, who was a member for quite a long time. Mr. John Watson passed in June. He loved singing with us and we miss his voice. We share this loss with his three children John Jr., Rodney and Julie, his granddaughter Jennifer, and other relatives and friends. Richard Buery, President