Christmas Memories from 1996

I found this little gem of a video while going through the old family videos. It was 1996 and my Dad had joined a barbershop chorus called "Pride of Indy." Don’t ask me why he did it, only he can really answer that. But that year I decided to join him and the guys during the Christmas season and it was the first year I was really exposed to four-part harmony.

This video was taken from a local television station’s Christmas special and was filmed at the ArtsGarden in Circle Centre Mall. For reasons I can’t recall, I didn’t take part in the filming, although I was on location while they were doing it. I did, however, come back on another day and perform with the guys during a busy shopping day. I would post video of that day, but our cameraman had a hard time keeping the camera steady… thanks Uncle Larry! Ha ha!

This memory sticks out to me for a couple of reasons. One, it took place about a year after Circle Centre first opened… and for some reason, I thought that Circle Centre was the greatest thing around. Second, and most importantly, it’s time I got to spend with my Dad. I also really enjoyed hanging around these guys, it was a great time!

So having said all that, enjoy!