5th Annual Youth A Capella Workshop

When Hurricane Ivan (the third hurricane of the season) threatened St. Petersburg, we had prudently taken all precaution and had rescheduled our 5th annual Youth A Cappella Workshop for the following month. October 14th blew in a day of first-class barbershop harmony for over 200 Pinellas County , FL students and their teachers.

Clinician Denise Helbig, with her great enthusiasm and creativity, masterfully shaped the girls into a performing chorus. A Cappella 4 guided the girls’ sectionals throughout the day, with a loving Sweet Adeline attitude, exemplifying excellent role models for these ladies. During the day, the girls’ auditioning for coveted emcee spots, and formed quartets with their friends, taking turns singing tags, like “Mickey Mouse”.

Clinician Jim Casey taught the boys to sing with gusto. Besides working hard on their two songs, individuals got a chance to step into the internationally acclaimed Wise Guys quartet. Over half of the boys took advantage of this unique opportunity. Needless to say, that awesome sound will stay with them for the rest of their lives!

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