Apr 12

BHC CD ‘Golden Oldies’ available beginning April 12

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Click the images above to see an enlarged view of the cover art, tracklist, and tray insert

The official 2010/2011 Barton Hills Choir CD entitled Golden Oldies will be available beginning Tuesday, April 12. The CD was produced by Choir Director Gavin Tabone, mixed and mastered by Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman, with artwork by Jason “Boom Boom” Brint.

Musicians for the CD include Gavin Tabone on keyboards, Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe on guitar and bass, and Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman on drums.

For details about how to pick up a copy, please see Mr. Tabone.

For a taste of the incredible sonic quality and energy you’ll find on the CD, here’s a sample track for you to enjoy:

At The Hop

How to play and download songs on the BHC web site

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Feb 11

Help Me Rhonda / Tossin’ and Turnin’ Video

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The Choir records awesome versions of “Help Me Rhonda” and “Tossin’ and Turnin’ in their music room at Barton Hills Elementary.

Musicians for this video:

  • Keyboards: Gavin Tabone
  • Guitar: Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe
  • Drums: Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman

This movie is 480×270 pixels, 31 MB, and 4:28 in length, so a high-speed internet connection is recommended. Click on the image above to play (requires QuickTime).

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Feb 08

BHC February 2011 show video

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The Barton Hills fourth, fifth and sixth grade choir members put on a fabulous show in front of a large, appreciative audience at the school on February 2. Rolling blackouts due to record low temperatures during the day caused extended power outages at Barton Hills, but things were back to normal in time for the evening performance. Lynn Williamson shot this video which includes:

  • This Land is Your Land
  • Race For The Prize
  • Kamera
  • Help Me Rhonda
  • Tossin’ and Turnin’
  • Annie Medley
  • Help
  • Nowhere Man
  • Love Potion Number Nine
  • Sound of Music Medley
  • Barton Hills Choir Song
  • Splish Splash

Musicians for the show:

  • Keyboards: Gavin Tabone
  • Guitar: Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe
  • Drums: Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman

This movie is 480×270 pixels, 231 MB, and 35:02 in length, so a high-speed internet connection is recommended. Click on the image above to play (requires QuickTime).

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Feb 03

Sock hop rehearsal songs for 2nd/3rd grade

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Here are four Sock Hop songs for second and third graders to rehearse in preparation for their February 24 show before the PTA meeting. Both audio and sheet music links are provided.

Help Me Rhonda

Tossin’ and Turnin’

Love Potion Number 9

Splish-Splash

How to play and download songs on the BHC web site

Sheet music (opens in a new window):

Fun facts:

  • “Love Potion Number Nine” was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller who also wrote “Hound Dog” and “Yakety Yak.”
  • In the Beach Boy’s “Help Me Rhonda” the name “Rhonda” appears 45 times, and the word “help” appears 61 times.
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Oct 04

Sock Hop Show video now online

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The Barton Hills Elementary Choir performed their Sock Hop Show in front of a large and appreciative crowd on Thursday night, Sept. 30, in the school cafeteria. Videographer Lynn Williamson captured the show and you can watch it now by clicking on the picture above.

Set list for the show included:

  • At The Hop
  • Tossin’ and Turnin’
  • Help Me Rhonda
  • Everyday
  • Yakety Yak
  • Twistin’ the Night Away
  • Donna / Earth Angel
  • Get A Job
  • Love Potion Number 9
  • Rock Around the Clock
  • Jailhouse Rock
  • What A Wonderful World
  • Johnny B. Goode
  • Stand By Me
  • Splish-Splash

This video is 480x270pixels, 267 MB, and 40:00 in length, so a high-speed internet connection is recommended.  Click on the image above to play (requires QuickTime).

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