Once in a Lifetime - 2007
Fifth Place Regional Quartet Medalists!
Once
in a Lifetime is (left to right): Lynne Stern, tenor; Erin Parks, lead;
Jan Meyer, baritone; and Robbie Cooper, bass. The four voices combine for
more than 80 years of barbershop quartet experience, and the group has
sung together since 1998.
When we got together, we thought we would compete just once since Robbie was anticipating a long-distance move-- hence the name, Once in a Lifetime. However, Robbie's plans changed, and our one-time contest appearance has turned into 10 years of friendship, fun, and music. The name has new significance for us, as we realize that this sort of "we share one brain, and it's a left one" connection can only happen once!
With a varied repertoire that includes familiar standards, contemporary pop, gospel, and patriotic numbers, we have entertained audiences at national and state conventions, community concerts, church services, private parties, and business and organizational gatherings. Our style is smooth and sophisticated, but we can also be wickedly funny or soulfully reverent.
The quartet competes annually with 30+ quartets in a 5-state region of Sweet Adelines International and is a five-time top-five medalist. We have also enjoyed competing in the Buckeye Invitational quartet contest twice.
TO
BOOK A PERFORMANCE BY ONCE IN A LIFETIME: Go to the Capital City Chorus contact
page and select "Schedule a Performance" to send an e-mail,
or leave a message on the CCC hot line, 317-241-SONG(7664), and ask
for
ONCE IN A LIFETIME.
A LITTLE ABOUT US:
Our friends will tell you we're all perfectionists, more than a little picky about doing things right, and definitely left-brained! However, we spend lots of rehearsal time laughing and sharing the crazy moments of our lives--and there are plenty of them! Kids,husbands, pets, jobs,church activities, and our barbershop hobby keep all of us hopping. Lynne Stern (tenor) is married to Richard and mom to Natalie and Ricky. She's an echo technician for a large cardiology office in Indianapolis. Erin Parks (lead) is mom to Brendan , Patrick, and Kieran. She teaches at Fishers Junior High School. Jan Meyer (baritone) is married to John and mom to grown sons Dan and Kevin. She volunteers as a bookkeeper in her church, and is a Certified Music Judge for Sweet Adelines International. The quartet enjoys singing several of Jan's arrangements. Robbie Cooper (bass) is married to Jim and mom to grown children Ryan and Chris. She'll show you photos of her two beautiful grandchildren if you twist her arm.
Here we are, immediately following the 2006 Sweet Adelines Region 4 Contest, proudly showing off our third place ribbons.
OUR REPERTOIRE INCLUDES:
Get Happy - A Judy Garland classic with
an upbeat gospel message.
It's a Pity to Say Good Night -
Swingy tune with a jazzy sound--one of our favorites!
For Good - gorgeous ballad
from Broadway's "Wicked"
Lucky Day - any day filled
with song is a lucky one!
It's Your Song - Wonderful Garth Brooks
tribute to the people who give us inspiration and love.
There's a Meeting Here Tonight - Rocking
gospel tune
I Didn't Want to Fall - fun uptune about
unexpected love
I Never Knew the Love I Was Missin' -
never-before-published uptune by Steve Allen, it's exclusive
to Once in a Lifetime and just one other quartet in the
world!
I'm Dancing This Dance in the Wrong
Romance - beautiful, poignant barbershop ballad
Hard Hearted Hannah - Classic
from the Roaring 20's about the vamp from Savannah
I'm Beginning to See the Light -
swinging 40's tune
That Old Black Magic - one of our favorites,
a beautiful old standard
Tuxedo Junction - Glenn Miller
hit
Mr. Sandman - the 50's Chordettes
classic
Java Jive - done Manhattan
Transfer-style
Down Among the Sugar Cane -
sassy, flirty uptune
Baby, I'm Sayin' Goodbye - barbershop
uptune -- Goodbye, you dirty rat!
Who's Sorry Now - The Connie Francis
classic, this time as an uptune!
Ride the Chariot - rousing
spiritual
White Wings - beautiful,
modern gospel piece
Star Spangled Banner - yes,
we're available to sing for your sporting event! Super
Bowl, anyone?
Christmas tunes:
Sleigh Ride - Come on, let's go!
Jingle Bell Jazz - new, jazzy twist on the old favorite
Mary, Did You Know? - powerful
contemporary Christian song about the Child in the manger
Home for the Holidays - fun
holiday tune--but we put a different spin on it in light
of current gas prices!
Silver Bells - done Rockapella style
And other holiday favorites
Valentine tunes:
Crazy 'Bout Ya, Baby -
finger-snapping fun
Let Me Call You Sweetheart - timeless
love song
True Love - lovely tune from the movie High
Society
Side by Side - old favorite
about true friendship
Our newest favorite rehearsal site--
on the beach in Bonita Springs, Florida!
It was our pleasure to sing on Region 4's 2005 Show of Champions at the post-competition afterglow.
