The Hot Air Buffoons first weighed in back in 1996. They set out on a quest to sing in their fast food uniforms and to entertain audiences in a fashion they have never seen before. They soon surprised themselves and others by not only making people laugh but by progressing in the competition realm as well.
They excelled in a competition that was made for them and took home gold medals and a pretty large trophy (which signifies 1st place) in the 2001 internationally renowned Buckeye Invitational Comedy Quartet Competition in Columbus, Ohio.
They have continued in the competition realm and were crowned the 2005 Johnny Appleseed District Champions. They have also competed internationally and have ranked in the top twenty quartets in the world (16th to be exact).
Despite their successes in the competition venue, their true love is to entertain. The Buffoons have performed on a number of chapter shows (pick any number between 1 and 1,000,000) and if you ask anyone that they have performed for, they will confirm that they are never serious (nor do they want to be).
The Hot Air Buffoons will headline the Chordsmen 2012 Annual Show on March 10th at the Heider Center for the Arts in West Salem. Mark your calendar for a 2pm or 7pm performance.
CHORUS SELECTS HUTH BOTY FOR 2011
Chuck Huth, Chapter Vice President Marketing and PR, was given the Annual Barbershopper of the Year (BOTY) award at the Coulee Chordsmen Chapter Annual Meeting December 13. Huth (pictured on the left) received the award from the previous winner, Chapter Past-President, Charlie George.
Chuck join the chapter in 1991 and been active in the chorus and chapter leadership. Singing in the chorus as a tenor, Chuck also sang tenor as a member of several quartets—Homespun Harmony, Thin N Thin, Express and Aces Wild.
As chair of the Annual Harmony Under the Stars summer concert, Chuck coordinated all aspects of the pre and post concert events in 2010 and 2011. Over $1,000 was collected for no-profit community organizations each year. Over 400 persons attended each year.
As Vice President for Marketing and PR, Chuck has worked with radio stations and the Lee Newspapers to promote attendance and ticket sales for the past 2 years. Chuck continues to serve as VP for Marketing and PR and sings with a quartet, The chorus performed at 27 programs in the Coulee Region with a grand total of audience attendance of 7,359 persons.
