Show Program
Come Go With Me
Old Piano Roll Blues
Can You Feel the Love Tonight
Muskrat Ramble
You Raise Me Up
QUARTET: Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
Little White House in the Glen
Good Old Barbershop Song
INTERMISSION (10 minutes)
QUARTET: Olde Thyme Harmony Quartet
QUARTET: Parts Unlimited
QUARTET: The Patch Chords
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Armed Forces Medley
America The Beautiful/Overlay (audience sing-along)*
God Bless America
Keep the Whole World Singing
*America the Beautiful* Sing-A-Long lyrics
O beautiful for spacious skies for amber waves of grain.
For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain!
America! America! God shed his grace on thee.
And crown thy good with brotherhood from Sea to Shining Sea.
Key Show Contributors
Show Chairmen – Charlie Martin, Kevin Lenneman
Opera House Arrangements – Marilyn Smith
Stage & Sound – Charlie Martin
Master of Ceremonies – Rich Harlow
Show Program – James Hall
Meet our Performers
Steve Warnaar (Chorus Director) Steve gained a love of music from his dad’s
Harry James-style dance band and began playing trumpet and singing in
elementary school. He has been directing the Chordsmen for 6 years and sings
baritone for 2010 International Senior Gold Medalists “Resisting-A-Rest,” 2008
Pioneer District Champs “Something Big!!” and 2012 Pioneer District Silver
Medalists “Blendy Boys.”
Charlie Martin (Assistant Chorus Director) Charlie became the Chordsmen’s
Assistant Director a year ago after singing with the chorus and in quartets for
many years. Charlie also plays trumpet, sings in “Singers on the Grand” and
he has directed the “Holiday Wishes” show at the Opera House to benefit
G.L.E.A.P.
Rich Harlow (Master of Ceremonies) Rich is a 38-year barbershopper and has
been a primary script-writer or M.C. for many barbershop shows and events.
He is a key part of “Music and Mirth” that The Patch Chords bring to around
Mid-Michigan and beyond. But some people have asked, “which one is the
monkey?”
Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door (Gordon Lind, tenor; Rick Mills, lead; Gary
Langdon, bari; Darrell Neves, bass) The quartet members’ ages add up to 265
years, hence the name: “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door.” We enjoy singing for
all occasions: birthdays, anniversaries, retirements and anytime someone will
listen to us. Contact: Gordy Lind 517-647-5572
Olde Thyme Harmony Quartet (Jacob Welty, tenor; Don Horton, lead; Tim
Oliver, Bari;, and Kel Scott, Bass) This quartet has developed into one on
Pioneer District’s most entertaining foursomes. And have performed throughout
Michigan, as well as Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and New York. Contact
don Horton517-202-1225.
Parts Unlimited (Bill Osterhouse, tenor; Charlie Martin, lead; Kevin
Lenneman, baritone; Al Blankenship, bass) “P.U.” has entertained audiences in
the Greater Lansing Area for many years. They said, “We enjoy singing
anywhere, anytime. Won’t you give us a call?” Contact: Kevin Lenneman
989-587-4926
The Patch Chords (Bud Burrill, tenor; Rich Harlow, lead; Larry Parker,
baritone, Doug Pearson, bass) A fun-loving fast-moving quartet, the Patch
Chords entertain audiences of all ages with a performance package that includes
rib-tickling antics mixed with show tunes, upbeat contemporary numbers and
old-time nostalgic favorites. Contact: Rich Harlow 517-230-2010
MEN -- Where do you like to do YOUR singing?
How about coming and singing WITH US?
The Chordsmen meet every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Holt at the Great
Lakes Christian Homes (2050 S. Washington Rd). Come visit us and
discover the joy of singing Barbershop music yourself!
Upcoming performances for the Capitol City Chordsmen:
Silver Bells in the City: November 20
2016 Wharton Show: “Main Street U.S.A.” Featuring our headline
quartet “Main Street,” plus the Capitol City Chordsmen chorus,
and chapter quartets. Saturday, March 12, 2016.
“Fall Into Harmony”
Capitol City Chordsmen &
Quartets
“A celebration of the 75th Anniversary of
the Lansing Chapter of the
Barbershop Harmony Society”
The Capitol City Chordsmen would like to thank the Grand Ledge
Opera House for collaborating with us on this performance.
The Grand Ledge Opera House supports many local performances
and functions. Please see the full performance schedule or rental
opportunities by visiting their website at http://www.gloperahouse.com/
Grand Ledge Opera House
Sunday, September 20, 2015