Contribution to aid high school vocal music program
The vocal music department of Green County High School is the recipient of a $300 check presented by the Happiness Express Chorus of Denison as part of its program of “Enriching Lives Through Singing.”
The gift represents a portion of $4,300 that is being distributed to vocal music departments of 12 area high schools and two vocal music workshop programs.
“It costs money to run a vocal music program,” said John Meyer, a member of the chorus from Jefferson. “With the budget cuts being experienced by our local schools, the chorus decided to step in and help. Our show patrons and local business sponsors have been very supportive in past years so we are returning a portion of our annual spring show profit to the communities in which our members live.”
The Happiness Express is the performing a cappella chorus of the Denison Barbershop Harmony Society. Members come from within a 60 mile radius of Denison and present an annual show in April.
Now in its 50th year, it welcomes men who enjoy singing as a hobby. They meet each Monday at 7:30 at the Denison High School vocal room, 819 North 16th Street.
Area members include John Meyer of Jefferson and Mark Caraher and Kevin Rasmussen of Glidden.
Happiness Express will present its annual show Saturday, April 12, at 7 pm at the Denison Fine Arts Center at Denison High School. The barbershop quartets Crossroads and Perfect Timing will also perform. For more information about the chorus or the upcoming show, visit https://sites.google.com/site/happinessexpresschorus
