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| Meet our Directors | |
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Rick Kready, our Director, is a 3rd generation barbershopper in the Kready family. Rick joined the society in 1978 and never slowed down. He has directed the Topeka chorus for over 13 years, and also directed the Salina, Ks and Joplin Mo. chapters. Rick has sung in over 21 quartets, appeared on the International stage, both as a quartet member and as a chorus member. Rick has won the Central States District Quartet Championship with 3 different quartets , and was named the Barbershopper of the year for Central States District in 1997. |
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Don Suffron is a 38 year Barbershopper, singing bass in the chorus. He begin singing with the Lawrence Ks. Chapter in 1972 and joined the Topeka chapter about 1981. Don has sung in numerous quartets over the years and has held chapter offices, and has been both director, and associate director for many years. Don is currently singing bass with the quartet, T-Town IV. |
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Don Newman is currently the assistant director after retiring from many years as Director. Don is one of a few Directors in Central States to have been awarded by the "BARBERSHOP HARMONY SOCIETY" the distinction of being a CERTIFIED DIRECTOR, for he training ,schooling and expertise in directing. In his 38 years as a barbershopper Don has sung in numerous qts. and has sung all 4 parts in various qts. and choruses. Don has appeared on International stage 7 times with the Kansas City Chapter, as assistant director, tenor section leader and coach. Don has held most chapter offices and currently sings baritone with the Topeka Chorus. |
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2011 BARBERSHOPPER OF THE YEAR Every year Barbershop Choruses through out the country choose a member who has shown outstanding contributions to their Chapter. Topeka chapter members choose Rick Kready as Barbershopper of the Year for 2011. Rick is a 3rd generation Barbershop singer and currently directs the Topeka Chapter. Rick also sings in a Quartet with his Dad, a member of the Topeka chapter. Under Ricks direction the Topeka chapter is becoming a finely tuned singing unit. Come visit us and sing a song or two with us any Tuesday evening. |
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| Chorus Songs | |
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Harmony It's A Good Day Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight You're Sixteen Bring Back Those Good Old Days If My Friends Could See Me Now Show Me Where The Good Times Are I Only Have Eyes For You Crazy 'bout Ya Baby May I Never Love Again One Voice Battle Hymn America The Beautiful Armed Forces Medley This Little Light of Mine Yes Indeed Old Rugged Cross Charleston Caroline Barbara Ann Star Spangle Banner |
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| Upcoming Events |
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The Capital City Chorus will present its
annual show on Sat. April 28th 2012 at Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene, 730 SW Fairlawn Rd. Topeka Ks. Two shows 2:30 and 7:30 PM. For more information, call 783-3475 or 379-0539 This years featured qt will be MEN IN BLACK. This qt placed in the top 10 in the world this past year in competition in Kansas City. This is one quartet you will not want to miss. Here is a link to there web site http://www.meninblackqt.com/index.php You can also find samples of their music on You Tube |
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