In person weekly Beehive Statesmen rehearsals will start January 12, 2022, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
We rehearse at the National Society of the Sons of Utah Pioneer Building
3301 E. Louise Ave.
Millkcreek, UT, 84109
See you then!
Blake Ostler's blog
Labor Day, would not be labor day, with out a The Beehive Statesmen's annual tradition of performing at "Swiss Day's in Midway Utah. Under the "White Top" the Beehive Statesmen took to the stage in grand fashion, singing their summer repertoire. The sights, sounds, and smells of Swiss Days is truly an experience to behold
Back for another years performance for The Utah Arts Festival, the Beehive Statesmen took to the stage indoors for their participation in the event at the Leonard Cafe. Lot's of great harmony for enthusiastic crowd.
After a 16 month hiatus from all group singing due to the Covid -19 pandemic, the Beehive Statesmen dusted off the old pitch pipe, and anxiously performed their summer repertoire for a culturally starved audience. A great crowd was in attendance, for an evening of 4 -part Barbershop harmony. Some of the audience favorites sung by the "Men in Blue" were, Hi Neighbor, A Wink & A Smile, Danny Boy, America the beautiful, to name just a few. A Sing a long was welcomed by the audience, and was enjoyed alot. There were 4 Chapter Quartets that performed on the show...4th Street, SLick City. Beehive Blend, and Here For You. The weather was perfect with the stage nestled between the tall trees.
Well, We did it! The Beehive Statesmen successfully completed their first ever Virtual Christmas Concert on December 6, 2020. If you missed out on this event, you can watch it here!
During May of 2019, the Beehive Statesmen presented four shows, including shows in West Valley, South Jordan, and Draper.
This marks an expansion of the Statesmen's service area which heretofore had been mostly relegated to the North East and East Central regions of the city.
The Statesmen, who sing as a service to senior care facilities, and 'because it is fun', have presented seven shows in 2019 and plan to present a total of 25 shows by years end.
Pirate Invasion
The hallowed halls of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers (SUP) building were invaded on June 1st and 2nd by dozens of fearsome buccaneers sailing in on the S. S. Lida Rose. The pirates, led by Captain Penny Peshell and First Officer Paul Barlow, arrived just in time to start celebrating the 70th birthday of the Beehive Statesmen Barbershop Chorus. Both the Friday evening show, and the Saturday matinee, were loaded with privateers, barbershop classic choral pieces, barbershop quartets, and one-legged jokes.
The Statesmen, presenting their 70th annual Spring show as part of their 70th birthday party, were supported by 3 quartets, 4th Street, SLiC City, and Staying Alive.
