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ABOVE STANDARDS
8pm - FRIDAY, JULY 27 2012

What do you get when you mix a veteran “standards” piano man, a troupe of five talented singers, and a love of show tunes and standards?  The answer:  Above Standards!  This entertaining troupe of performers takes the stage in the historic upstairs theater at Unity Hall in Barneveld at 8p.m. on Friday, July 27 2012.

Of course, “above standards” is suggestive of the kind of music this troupe performs.

“Standards” is the short hand term for the timeless melodies composed between the 1920’s and the mid-1950’s, music that gives meaning to Irving Berlin’s saying that “the song is ended but the melody lingers on.”  And, indeed it does in the mix of dynamic full troupe songs, lovely duets, and melodic solos from veteran presenters. 

The musicians are anchored by the wonderful piano styling of Dan Evans.  His working life in the Big Apple allowed him to play gigs and piano bars for some forty years, learning and loving the show tunes and standards that will be presented at Unity Hall. Standards member Gail Brett of Wildflower fame has a knack for jazzy torch songs, Sarah Beasley is earning acclaim for her appearances in community theater productions and Alicia Loomis and David Kolb's musical talents  are well known in the region.  John Preston, presenter and host at the nearby Park Coffee House, completes the group and gets to enjoy and evening of entertaining instead of introducing.

If you love big show tunes, this is your concert!  Songs from Guys and Dolls, The King and I, The Phantom of the Opera, Carousel, South Pacific, and West Side Story are featured during an evening of great music in Barneveld that will also include  Standards staples like Here’s that Rainy Day, The Nearness of You, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and Kansas City.

Performed cabaret style, Above Standards' two sets of music will mingle duets and solos with full troupe songs, moving between pretty ballads, show tunes from well known Broadway shows, and up beat and jazzy toe-tappers. 

The concert begins at 8pm.  Doors to the theater will open at 7:45 and seating is first come first served.  Refreshments will be available.