Are you a guy who often finds himself singing along with the car radio (unless it's talk radio--then we might have a problem), tape or CD? Find you can't experience a shower (bath or rain--doesn't matter) without bursting into song? Are you looking for a creative outlet that doesn't involve blisters, bruises, or bandages? We have a solution for you. Join the Valleyaires and sing to your heart's content! Come by any Wednesday evening to one of our rehearsals and hear what you've been missing heretofore. We meet at: St. Mark's Episcopal Church 14646 Sherman Way Van Nuys, CA (One block west of Van Nuys Blvd. on the south side of Sherman Way) {showdirections:destination=14646 Sherman Way Van Nuys CA United States} Warm-ups start at 7:00 pm, and we sing until 10:00, unless you insist on singing longer--there is usually an afterglow at Denny's about two blocks east on Sherman Way. If you decide you like what you hear, becoming a member is a relatively simple process. We ask you to attend at least three rehearsals as our guest--no obligations whatsoever. If you are unsure what part you sing, we'll give you a trial voice placement to determine where best you fit: Tenor, Lead, Baritone, or Bass. Whenever you feel comfortable, you are welcome to join us on the risers to sing. Don't be intimidated by the great sounds you hear--most of us are pure amateurs, and many don't read music. And everyone's a bit intimidated at first-- it's natural. You may be coerced, but no one will force you to sing until you are ready. After your third, or fourth, or whatever visit, whenever you feel properly prepared, we ask you to audition. You will be asked to sing a song, either a Polecat number from the Barber Polecat Book (we'll give you a copy of the book along with a learning tape as soon as you decide Barbershopping is for you), or any other song you feel comfortable with. You sing along with three other guys, in a quartet, for the director and voice part section leader. Don't let this intimidate you; we just need to know that you can carry your part. Whenever performing, to sing the highest possible quality a-cappella, 4-part harmony in the barbershop style. To reach out to the youth of our community at schools or other places, to share the joy of singing as a lifelong recreational activity. To do all things reasonable and necessary to assure for the benefit of the members of the Valleyaires that their grand children's children will have the opportunity to sing barbershop in their time. To be kindly, supportive and helpful to our fellow Valleyaires in their efforts to sing barbershop harmony. To encourage the formation and performance of quartets for singing barbershop harmony at Chapter meetings, performances, shows, contests and for the public in general. To participate with chorus and quartets in every Society contest in which we are eligible. To have all chorus members able to read music well enough to practice and learn their part and for qualified members to teach those who need help. To spend adequate time outside of Chapter meetings studying and practicing their part for rehearsal at the next Chapter meeting. To give complete attention to the person directing, coaching, or teaching the chorus with no cross-chatter. To try to be at Chapter meetings and seated, ready to sing by 7:00 P.M. every Wednesday. To be proactive in helping the elected leaders of the Chapter carry out their assigned duties by taking on responsibility as needed to "get the job done". As a person privileged to be a member of the Valleyaires, do everything I can to help the Valleyaires achieve its stated objectives set forth in the Mission Statement.

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