[From the Ontario District's newsletter,
The Trillium, issue 60-03, July - September, 2006 , Waldo Redekop,
editor.]
Songfest 2006
—
another fantastic day
By
John Odom
What a fantastic day this was for all Ontario Barbershopper’s. Another
annual meeting of kindred spirits aptly named Songfest 2006. A day when
all attending Barbershopper’s soak up a day long session of the joys and
feelings in song and comradeship. Hearty handshakes and hugs to old friends
and soul mates.
Listening and taking part in quartets and choruses and joining with the
general group singing, the time we all treasure, singing and ringing those
wonderful barbershop chords. The choruses and quartets were great, but
too numerous to mention by name. We were all part of this great day and
we were good. The day was further enriched by the available refreshments
and the superb evening meal.
If you missed Songfest 2006, you missed one of the great Ontario Barbershop
yearly events.
Our thanks go to Joe Daybell (Chairman), Robert Burrell, Al Davis, Laurie
Hart, Jim Lyon, Ross Sutherland and Willy Watt for organizing this annual
event. Known and supported by—Ontario’s Loyal and Devoted Fraternity of
Active Retired Tonsorial Singers.
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Photo—Waldo Redekop
Al Davis,
who started Songfest six years ago,
directing the closing songs
at
Songfest 2006 as his final act
since he has now retried from being chairman.
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Photo—Waldo Redekop
At each Songfest, there is a board displayed listing all of the members
of the Ontario District who have been members of the Society
for 50 consecutive
years or more.
When a member becomes eligible to have his name added,
he
is presented
a certificate
and honoured by the
Songfest committee.
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