photos by Lorin May
We created quite a stir at the Barbershop Harmony Society International contest in Indianapolis, IN, July 7, 2006 with our antics. Taking on roles of fish, turtles, starfish, and coral in an aquarium, the MVE sang the story of longing to be free in the deep sea. 
Upon witnessing the dangers of the open water, (sharks, eels, whales, barracuda) we decide our safe and friendly glass-walled confines aren't so bad after all.
The contest set contained parody lyrics to several songs including; “Son of the Sea,” “How Deep is the Ocean,” “Theme from Jaws,” and “Aquarius"
The audience of 10,000 gave us several standing ovations, and the judges rated us 5th in the world.
Then the Barbershoparazzi swung into high gear, taking pictures with fish and turtles, and even trying the heads on for size. The photo frenzy lasted a full hour after the contest had ended, until security at Conseco Fieldhouse had to ask fans to exit the building.
The guy in the Starfish outfit is our Director, Dr. Chris Peterson. You can see more pictures at www.mve.org
Singing with the MVE is one of my hobbies, and I am having the time of my life.
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