Back in the day, I recall our elem. director moving mountains like noise level and harmonizing with us. He aligned us with humor from his college days.

He had actually roomed with Burl Ives. He would tell us a joke of Burl's:

"Oh give me a home where the buffalo roam, and I'll give you the dirtiest house in town."

After rolling in the aisles, suddenly tonnettes were cool! We couldn't wait for the spring concert.

I wonder if Burl got that from Groucho?