Fortune (Four-Tune) has indeed smiled down

upon us, instilling all of us with a great love of music

and blessing us by bringing our four kindred spirits

together.  We have been together

(with minor reorganization) since the summer of 1995.

Among the four of us we have over 50 years’ experience singing in the Barbershop style.  Marilyn Hoppman-Smith, tenor, is also our

 costume designer and is a retired teacher and Home Economist.  Jo Ann Perry, lead, keeps the computers in 6 classrooms and 5 student labs working at UNM.  Joneve Bender, bass, is an educated-to-teach “music” person (BME) and is an Administrative Coordinator.  She can arrange or rearrange music to suit our needs.  Jeanie Henry, baritone, has the most expressive face of all of us.  She has the hardest part to sing, but she can learn her part better and faster than any of us!  There is a saying that “old baris never die, they just get “carried away”.  Jeanie is a Registered Nurse.

We have a song in our hearts, a smile on our faces, and our heads in the clouds!  A quote from Marilyn’s husband regarding our practice sessions....”There must be something illegal about this.  You have entirely too much fun!!”

Our primary goal is to put a smile on your face and a song in your heart.  Our repertoire includes music from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, pop, rock, religious, patriotic and special occasions -- all done in Barbershop style.

Contact Marilyn Hoppman-Smith at 299-8118