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Vol. 49, Issue 2 Winner, PROBE International Bulletin Contest: 2011, 2014 and 2017
News and views from the Greater Indianapolis Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society April 2018
Our chapter mission:
To enhance lives by performing with excellence and
encouraging singing within our community.
Thank You from the Hicks Family
Dear Circle City Sound family,
We welcomed our daughter, Eleanor (Nora) Elaine
Hicks, into the world on March 11, 2018. As many of
you know, having a child is one of the most magical mo-
ments you experience in your life. From the moment
that Nora cried her first cry, we were overwhelmed with
joy and happiness. We are so blessed by our beautiful
little girl and can hardly believe she is real.
We write to you to express our deepest gratitude for the
outpouring of love we have received from all of
you. From the special gifts from individuals, to the baby
shower, to the collective gift you gave to us, we are so
humbly grateful for your generosity, kindness, and
thoughtfulness. It has always been a blessing to share in
an incredible musical journey with you every Monday
night, but more than that we are thankful for the family
we have in Circle City Sound.
Photo by Brent Vaught
We would like to say a special thank you to the music
team and to David Zimmerman, who planned to not only fill in for Theo’s absence at rehearsals, but
promised to lead the chorus to a strong performance at Spring Contest. From all reports, he abso-
lutely nailed it! He did it all with a gracious understanding and an inspiring passion that was evident
in the contest video. We are so thankful for his willingness to fill in so our family could make the
transition from a family of three to a family of four (we count Nellie, too). Thank you from the
bottom of our hearts!
With much love,
The Hicks Family
Theo, Laura, Nora, & Nellie
Page 2 THE BEAT April 2018
What happens when you serve the chorus
By Kevin Kellogg, VP Membership & Chapter Development
When you become a member of Circle City Sound, you tend to find
yourself surrounded by people who are members of the Board, the
Jerry E. Troxel, Editor
Member, PROBE (Public Relations
Sunshine committee, or other leadership teams. Mixed amongst
Officers and Bulletin Editors) these kinds of people many questions arise. Why serve? When
129 Yorkshire Blvd. E should I get started? How do I start? The question I choose to focus
Indianapolis, IN 46229
317 891-1634 jerry@troxels.com on for this story is: What happens when you choose to serve in
leadership?
The BEAT is published monthly by
the Greater Indianapo-
lis, Indiana, Chapter of Becoming a member of the chorus already helps you grow in so
the Barbershop Har-
mony Society, a proud
many ways; however, leadership positions add so much growth to
member of the Cardi- your soul. For example, becoming the VP of Membership has taught
nal District.
me how to be a more mature adult by giving me more responsibili-
Chapter Leadership 2018 ties with an expectation that they get handled. It has taught me to
President be a better fiancé by giving me different types of people to work
Kyle Kitzmiller
with, with different ways of handling things. Finally, this position
Secretary
Frank Bynum has taught me to be a better father by teaching me compassion for
Treasurer every member of the chorus.
Jerry Troxel
When all is said and done, growth as a person is what this position
VP Chapter Development
Kevin Kellogg has done for me and is what any position in chorus leadership
VP Music & Performance would do for you. Are you ready to serve—not just for us, but for
Scott Bradford you?
VP PR & Marketing
Craig Johnson
VP Programs & Events
Kevin Cline
Board Members at Large
Derek Bailer, Josh Hamilton,
Larry Klein
Immediate Past President
Greg Roembke
Director
Theo Hicks
Assistant Director
David Zimmerman
Circle City Sound meets every
Monday at 7:00 p.m. at Nominating Committee seeking volunteers
Christ Lutheran Church
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 The Nominating Committee is already building its 2019 slate. If you are
interested in serving on the CCS Board of Directors, contact Greg Roemb-
Guests are always welcome!
ke, Skipp Kropp or Jerry Troxel.
April 2018 THE BEAT Page 3
Strolling down harmony lane
Calendar
A monthly look back at our chapter’s history
by Lew Gillespie, Chapter Historian of Events
Five Years Ago (2013) CCS Annual Show
Saturday, June 9
7:00 pm
Two new Assistant Directors were announced in the chapter monthly bul- Lawrence Central High School
letin: Theo Hicks started singing barbershop music at the age of 14. He 7300 E. 56th Street
Indianapolis
earned his Bachelor of Music at Anderson University and graduated Cum
Annual Show Afterglow
Laude with Music Honors. His current quartet, Instant Classic, placed 24th Saturday, June 9
in the 2012 International Quartet Contest. He is married to Laura Volger 10:00 pm
Lawrence Central High School
and works as the Choral Director of Madison-Grant Jr./Sr. High School. He Indianapolis
joined the CCS chorus in 2011.
BHS International
Convention and Contests
The other new Assistant Director was David Zimmerman. He started sing- July 1-8
ing barbershop as a freshman in high school in Centerville, Indiana. He is a Orlando Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
2010 graduate of Ball State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Harmony University
Music Education. He is currently the Vocal Music Director of Pike Town- July 22-29
ship's Lincoln Middle School in Indianapolis. He is also the Tenor of the Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee
Instant Classic quartet.
Penrod Arts Fair
The Cardinal District Spring Convention was held on March 22-23, 2013 at Saturday, September 8
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Jefferson High School in Lafayette, Indiana. The chorus performed the Na- Indianapolis Museum of Art
tional Anthem at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 25, 2013 for the Indi- (Newfields)
ana Pacers. (Notes taken from The Beat, Vol. 44, Issue 3, March 2013, Jer- Cardinal District Fall
Convention and Contests
ry Troxel, editor). October 5-6
Columbus North High School
Fifteen Years Ago (2003) Columbus, Indiana
The Indianapolis Chapter changed its chorus name to Circle City Sound CCS Christmas Show
Date/Time/Location
(from The Pride of Indy), and its newsletter name to The Beat (formerly TBA
Inside the Pride). The Singing Valentine summary for 2003 included 34
members in 14 different quartets for a total of 162 delivered orders which
Members: For detailed infor-
included 30 schools. Sounds Familiar Quartet: Bass Steve McPherson; lead mation on all chapter perfor-
Keith Leavell; Tenor Dave Cala; and Bari Lew Gillespie delivered the most mances check your Yahoo!
Group emails or go to:
singing valentines in one day: 22. Jim Patterson was Singing Valentines www.circlecitysound.org
chairperson for the chapter. (Notes taken from The Beat, Vol. 34, No. 1, and visit the
Members Only section
March 2003, Duane Henry, editor).
Secure the future of Barbershop harmony through your The deadline for the June issue
of The BEAT is
generous gifts to the Harmony Foundation. Provide Wednesday, May 30.
additional support to your chapter and district with the Send articles to:
www.harmonyfoundation.org Donor Choice option. jerry@troxels.com
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CCS HAS NEW RISERS!
Photo by Norman Dew
Circle City Sound will be celebrating its 70th year on a brand new set of Wenger Signature risers. Thanks to a
Capital Projects Fund started several years ago with our involvement with Centerplate fundraising events at
Lucas Oil Stadium, as well as some very generous recent donations by members of the chapter, we were able
to complete our purchase a few years ahead of schedule. A crew of a dozen or more CCS members met the
delivery truck on Monday, March 5, and, in less than 3 hours, had the truck unloaded and our new 11-section
set assembled and ready to use for rehearsal that night. And, guess what? No more squeaks!
Most sections of our old set of risers were purchased in 1998, and many sections date back even farther than
that. Our old set of risers will be used as our travel risers until we can buy a new trailer big enough to accom-
modate the new set.
2018-19 Sponsorship Program Underway
Circle City Sound is currently seeking sponsors for its 2018-19
season. Sponsors will be featured in our 70th Anniversary
Program which will be used for our annual show in June and
our Christmas shows in December.
The program will be printed in a keepsake full-color magazine
format, one that any advertiser or sponsor will be proud to be
a part of. Sponsorship levels range from $25 to $1500.
To become a sponsor, call us at 317 844-SING or contact us
at info@circlecitysound.org and we will get you the infor-
mation you need.
Thanks to all of our 2017-18 sponsors, listed on page 11 of
this newsletter, and all who are stepping up to sponsor our
70th anniversary year.
April 2018 THE BEAT Page 5
Why?
by Craig Johnson, VP PR and Marketing
People don’t buy What you do, they buy Why you thing but computers? Probably not. You may have
do it. Over the course of the last year, you may have even forgotten that Gateway TV was a thing.
heard chorus leadership talk about the Why. But Now let’s think about how Apple does it. Apple says,
what does it mean, and why do we continue to talk “We believe in challenging the status quo. We be-
about it? lieve in thinking differently, and
Let’s look no further than re- in innovation. (Why) We chal-
nowned researcher and author, lenge the status quo by making
Simon Sinek. In a TED Talk from our computers beautifully de-
2009 called “How Great Leaders signed and user friendly. (How)
Inspire Action,” Sinek talks about We just happen to make great
a concept called the Golden Cir- computers, want to buy one?
cle, pictured here. (What).” This message is in-
spired, it’s purposeful, and gets
He says that the What of an or-
the consumer to buy in, literally.
ganization, visualized by the
It’s why, if Apple starting mak-
outermost ring of the image, is
ing flat screen TVs, or even
easiest to identify, but it’s just a
toasters or a microwave, people
surface level. If organizations don’t start with their
would wait outside for hours to get it. The consumer
Why, then it becomes more difficult to understand
has bought in because they understand Apple’s Why.
their purpose, their mission, and their impact. Identi-
fying the What is good, but not great, and certainly So how can we apply this concept to Circle City
not excellent, because there isn’t meaning behind it. Sound? If we start with the uninspired example, we
Focusing on only the What in organizations is the may say something like this: “We are a barbershop
beginning of the end. Let’s see why that is so. chorus based in Indianapolis. (What) We have an
International Champion Quartet as part of our chap-
In the talk, he gives the example of Apple. In a tradi-
ter and leadership, and we have been to the Interna-
tional marketing or sales approach, a computer re-
tional Chorus contest several times, placing as high
tailer may say “We make great computers (What).
as sixth. (How) Want to come to our show? (Why)”
They are beautifully made and user friendly (How).
To a barbershopper, or one of your close friends who
Want to buy one? (Why)” The sell is uninspiring, to
understands the hobby, maybe that is a sell. But it’s
say the least. Cool, you make computers; so do other only a sell for them because they already understand
companies, and they are probably cheaper. What’s
the Why. They know that it’s meaningful to you, and
the true sell?
they have probably had, now, good experiences with
But this isn’t how Apple does it. It’s how a company it themselves. That’s why so many people are more
like Gateway did it. Remember Gateway? Sinek uses apt to join a rehearsal or come back to the next show
the example of Gateway once making flat screen after an excellent performance.
TVs, and failing miserably. It’s because everybody
So how do we change the message to someone who
knew they were a computer company—their
doesn’t know we exist? To someone who has never
“What.” Do you think of Gateway and think of any- (Continued on page 6)
Page 6 THE BEAT April 2018
WHY? (Continued from page 5)
seen a barbershop quartet in person, let alone know
that there’s an International organization that pro-
motes the art form? How about phrasing it using lan-
guage they understand? “I’m part of an organization
that connects with each other through musical mo-
ments. (Why) We rehearse on Monday nights to be-
come better musicians, building towards public per-
formances around the state and across the country.
(How) We just happen to be a chorus that is cele- Why-How-What message to start a conversation
brating our 70th year in the Indianapolis community, about our chapter will help others understand Why
singing mostly in the barbershop, a cappella style. you believe in this organization, and Why they
Would you like to be part of our organization’s com- should, too. I’m willing to bet that most of them will
memorative celebration in June? (What)” listen.
To my knowledge, Simon Sinek isn’t a barbershop- Others will believe if you believe. Your belief in CCS’
per. He probably doesn’t know that Circle City Sound Why moves us from a barbershop chapter to an en-
exists. And he surely wasn’t one of the folks who or- gaged organization in the community, from going
dered discount tickets a couple weeks ago. But, I’m through the motions to making musical moments,
willing to bet that if he heard that inspired message and from being very good to achieving excellence.
on the street and was in our area on June 9, he What’s great is that this framework can be applied
would consider it. when we talk to others about joining us at a rehears-
al, being part of our sponsorship program, or consid-
You know your Why. It’s what gets you in the car to
ering a ticket to our shows. It’s a simple framework,
rehearsal on Monday nights. It’s what makes you
but a powerful one.
support our brothers in times of need and celebra-
tion. It’s what brings us together when we create We have the opportunity to connect with a commu-
moments for ourselves and for others. Music is what nity who doesn’t know that they need us, but we do.
brought us in the door, but it’s fellowship, camarade- So if sharing your CCS story—your belief in our pur-
rie, and storytelling that keeps us coming back. Your pose, your Why—with others can help us achieve the
doctor’s office doesn’t know that. Your insurance excellence we strive for every week, why would you
agent doesn’t know that. Your Starbucks barista do it any other way? I challenge you to try, so that
doesn’t know that. And for some of you, your friends you can share your Why, and so we can look back on
and family may not know that either. Using your own 2018 as the year that propelled us to excellence.
The Lighter Side
Q: What's the definition of Perfect Pitch?
A: When you toss a banjo into a dumpster and it hits an accordion.
April 2018 THE BEAT Page 7
Around the District
At the district convention held in
Columbus, Indiana, March 23-24,
Late Shift (CCS members Tim Mar-
tin, Andrew Myer, Bob Kendall and
Adam Winans), 81.3%, and Insight
(with CCS member Phil Griggs),
77.3%, qualified to represent the Cardinal District in
the International quartet contest in Orlando this July. Late Shift
photo by Jordan Busboom
Circle City Sound, with 46 men on stage under the
direction of David Zimmerman, won the Plateau
AAAA chorus contest with an average score of 79.8%.
Plateau AAA was won by South Bend-Mishawaka’s
Valleyaires with a score of 66.8%.
Several awards were announced at the convention:
• Barbershopper of the Year: Jordan Busboom,
Terre Haute Chapter.
• Chapter of the Year: Kokomo Men of Note Insight
photo by Jordan Busboom
• Quartet of the Year: Instant Classic
Our Chapter Quartets
Late Shift Instant Classic The Rush
2015 International
Quartet Champions
2014 Cardinal District (L to R): Sonny Griffith (BR), Larry An-
Quartet Champions thony (BS), Don Brown (LD), Steve
(L to R): Kohl Kitzmiller (BR), Kyle McCullough (TE)
(L to R): Tim Martin (TE), Andrew Myer
Kitzmiller (BS), Theo Hicks (LD), David
(LD), Adam Winans (BS), Bob Kendall Contact: Larry Anthony,
Zimmerman (TE)
(BR) (317) 459-6239
Contact: Theo Hicks, Photo by Miller Photography
Contact: Andrew Myer,
(248) 345-2396
(765) 532-1552 Photo by Shawn York
Photo by Ann McAlexander
Page 8 THE BEAT April 2018
70 years and more!
As we prepare for the 70th anniversary of the Greater Indianapolis Chapter (descended from the Broad Ripple
Chapter, which was founded in 1948), it is worth noting that Barbershopping in Indianapolis goes back as far as
1944, as shown in these newspaper clippings from March of that year.
April 2018 THE BEAT Page 9
February Chapter Board Meeting Summary
by Frank Bynum, Chapter Secretary
From the President’s Report
The search for a more suitable rehearsal hall venue contin-
ues. Jeff Broadfoot and Kevin Bailer have agreed to lead this
team.
Scott Bradford, Greg Roembke, and Kyle Kitzmiller toured
Lawrence Central High School January 17. The board ap-
proved Lawrence Central HS Performing Arts Center for the
2018 annual show for June 9, 2018. This site will also be used
for the Afterglow.
David Pygman, Scott Bradford, and Kyle Kitzmiller toured the
Scottish Rite Cathedral on February 1 as a possible future show venue.
The octet of Pratt Street Power and The Ladies has been contacted and have tentatively confirmed June 8 as
our guests for the summer show of 2019. The Newfangled Four has agreed to be on the June 14, 2020 annual
show. The contract has been signed and sent back to the quartet.
From the Music & Performance Report
Clinicians/Coaching for 2018-2019 Season will include: Steve Scott - May 7, 2018, CCS University/ coaching;
Scott Kitzmiller - Aug 6th (Harmony University Wrap up); Evan Boegehold - Oct 29th (5pm Music Team meet/
greet); and Tony De Rosa - April/May 2019 (unconfirmed).
The Cabaret Performance has a tentative date of August 20, 2018.
From the Membership Report
Current projects being worked on by the Membership Team are: making adjustments to the next Open House
to make the experience better; improving the Riser Buddy system; organizing a system to maximize riser
attendance for members of the team; developing a Barbershoppers of the Future (BOTF) Initiative; and devel-
oping a membership questions/answers program.
The current Sunshine Committee is Don Brown, Steve McPherson, and Eric Turpen. Kevin Kellogg reported
that five membership applications were handed out in the past months, and five applications have been turned
in. New membership this year is currently five with several new members expected in the next few months.
From the PR & Marketing Report
A Marketing Plan for annual show promotion is in place and will include Facebook posts and ads, email blasts
and a bulk mailing.
Other Business
The board approved a project to enable members to utilize a Harmony University Bulk Order program so that
they may take advantage of the Early-Bird registration for HU with repayment to the chapter by June 1.
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The Songs We Sing:
“It’s a Good Day”
from Wikipedia
“It's a Good Day” is a popular song written by Peggy
Lee and Dave Barbour and published in 1946. Peggy Lee's re-
cording reached the Billboard charts in January, 1947 peaking
at No. 16.
The song has been recorded by many singers since its introduc-
tion. Peggy Lee dueted the song with Bing Crosby on four occa-
sions on Crosby's Philco Radio Time show in 1946/47 and Cros-
by sang it solo on the June 11, 1947 program. This version was
included in the album “Swingin' with Bing! Bing Crosby's Lost
Radio Performances.” Vic Damone recorded it in 1946 and it was subsequently included in the
album “Young Vic.” Perry Como included it on his 1955 RCA Victor album “So Smooth.” Dean
Martin recorded it in 1973 and included it on his album “Sittin' on Top of the World.”
The barbershop quartet Pacificaires recorded it in 1971 as the title track on their album “It's A
Great Day.”
The song was also sung on November 8, 1963 by Judy Garland on The Judy Garland Show and
included in the album “Just for Openers.” Country music superstar Kenny Rogers recorded the
song in 1962 when he was a member of a jazz trio fronted by Bobby Doyle. The group split in
1965, but reunited for a live performance of the song 30 years later.
4/1 Steve Erdosy 4/26 Eric Turpen
4/3 Kevin Kellogg 5/1 Arturo Mondello
4/4 Joey Schmidt 5/6 Vic Kendall
4/5 Tom Bradley 5/6 Tim Martin
Chapter statistics as of April 1, 2018
4/8 Steve King 5/8 Frank Ricks
4/9 Greg Roembke 5/9 Tom Davis Chapter members: 116
Average years of service: 20
4/13 Larry Anthony 5/10 Josh Larsen
Number of active chorus members: 73 (63%)
4/16 Jeff Spires 5/10 Jim Sauder
4/17 David Zimmerman 5/17 Patrick McAlexander
4/18 Frosty Beverley 5/20 Bob Whitacre
4/19 David BjorkApril 2018 THE BEAT Page 11
Proud sponsors of Circle City Sound
June 2017—May 2018
Gold Sponsors ($500) Crown Trophy
Natural Wood Solutions Norman and Mari Dew
Secure Today Financial Edward Jones
Skipp and Nancy Kropp Ben and Penny Geesa
Thrivent Financial Harp Strings
George Houk
Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Silver Sponsors ($250)
JE Brown Electric Inc.
Ameriprise Financial
Vic Kendall
Applebees
Kyle Kitzmiller
Chick-fil-a
Jane and Greg Roembke
The Exercise Coach
The Rush Quartet
Robert and Helen Glenn
Schneider’s Bar and Grill
John and Linda Hicks
Jeff and Sue Spires
J.L. Fox General Contractors, Inc.
Sports Plus
Mascari Cleaners
State Farm - Keith Eberg
Provider Financial (LPL Financial)
State Farm - Beth Prince
Roembke Family
Theo Hicks Music
John and Elaine Weiss
Bronze Sponsors ($150)
The Boyds
Patron Sponsors ($25)
Scott and Carla Bradford
Larry and Marti Anthony
Classic Cleaners
Derek and Tonisha Bailer
Handyman Services by Jimmy Hinkle
Bolden’s Dry Cleaners
Duane Henry and Micci Richardson
Frank and Sheila Bynum
James and Teresa Hinkle
Terry and Vicki Bynum
Jimmy Hinkle Customer Service-ology
Kevin and Sarah Cline
Instant Classic
Steve and Becky Cline
Steve, Vicki, Kylie, and Kade McPherson
Dr. Candace Corson
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Jim and Barbara DeBusman
Jerry and Pam Troxel
Lewis and Kay Brennan Gillespie
David Zimmerman
Joshua Hamilton
Craig Johnson
Partner Sponsors ($75) Steve and Pat King
Frosty Beverley Larry and Olivia Klein
Tom and Bonnie Bradley Dwight Nash and Marilyn Rafter
China Garden Dan and Becky Pritchard
Christie Vision Center Vaut Shot Photography by Brent Vaught
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