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chapter was chartered in the early 1950s and spent many years trying to find that certain sound. The chorus was moving toward it as Bryan
Whitehead took over as director in 1963. It wasn't long before the group was making championship music, as was attested to by its contest winnings during the next several years. Much of the success of the chorus is due to Bryan's dynamic personality, his knowledge of "barbershop," his conception of what the chorus should sound like and his ability to bring out exactly that sound.
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was released in 1982. According to the liner notes, this album was recorded live at
Richmond's Thomas Jefferson High School on March 26, 1982 and March 27, 1982. This album also includes many songs from chapter quartets: Nickel Bridge, Stage Door, Treasure Chest, Friends of
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Richmond affiliate started proceedings to get an official SPEBSQSA charter in September 1952 and open up its membership to men who wanted to sing in an ensemble chorus. Previously, the group had been entirely made up of
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