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meetS At 1 p.m. the
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He believes vocals connect people to a
deeper experience than any other instrument.
"I think it reaches way down into the heart,"
he said. "It's almost a spiritual thing and it
allows people to express themselves in ways that
they can't really do with just words."
The group of around 15 to 20 members
gathers at Laurel Manor Recreation Center
every other Wednesday to sing together.
Chatfield hands out a list of song titles that
ranges anywhere from 1940s to '80s music for
members to choose from.
When someone calls out a song title,
Chatfield searches for it on his computer and
projects the lyrics onto a screen for the whole
group. He then sets the pitch with his pitch
pipe and members start singing soprano, alto,
bass and tenor parts.
Carole Bersinger joined the group earlier
this year and has been hooked ever since.
She loves the relaxation that comes from
singing her favorite oldies tunes.
"I love singing those old songs that have
such beautiful lyrics," said Bersinger, of the
Village of Polo Ridge. "It's a therapy for me."

Chatfield is proud of the group's inclusive
nature, welcoming vocalists of all different
skill levels. He doesn't want anyone to think
that they have to sing as well as the a cappella
groups on TV shows.
"I don't know enough about music to
correct them, so no stress and no worries,"
he said. "The group isn't about having a good
voice. It's about singing and having fun."
Ana Dizenhaus, who has been a member
for three years, was drawn to the group's
welcoming atmosphere.
"We are just a group of people who enjoy
singing," said Dizenhaus, of the Village of
Belvedere. "Even with no knowledge of music,
it's an enjoyable thing to do and everybody is
happy to be a part of this a cappella group."
When it comes down to it, Chatfield just
wants the members to have a great time
together while they sing their favorite songs.
"It's an opportunity to get together with
people instead of singing in the shower, and
hearing your voice blend with other people's
voices," he said. "This group is just about
having fun."

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