Autumn Serenade, formerly known as The Faculty Forum, was originally formed 18 years ago to perform in “The Music Man” at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls St. Croix Valley Summer Theater.

All original members were members of the faculty at UW-RF. Of the original four, only the lead, Curt Larson, a retired Physics Professor, remains. Bernie Brohaugh, retired UW-RF English Professor sings baritone, Duane Hall, retired 3M Health Physicist, sings bass, and Roger Bosmoe, retired Forest Lake Postmaster, sings tenor.

Since its formation, Autumn Serenade has provided fun and wholesome barbershop entertainment for all sorts of special family and group functions in the western Wisconsin/Twin Cities area.

Contact person: Curt Larson; phone: 715-425-5130 or Email

The original "Talk" started singing together in December of 1972. Keith Fransen Tenor, Jim Hall Baritone, Bob Brutsman Bass, and Lead Judd Orff made up the 1st foursome.

After 12 years of shows and contests they hung up their pitch-pipe, but not until they had won the Land O' Lakes District Quartet Championship in 1976 and represented the Land O' Lakes District at the International Quartet Competition in 1976, 77, 1980, 81, 82 & 84.

In 2006 they were asked to sing on the Land O' Lakes Assiciation of District Champions Fall show. Bob Brutsman was unable to sing due to a medical situation and the quartet had to pass on the opportunity. In 2007 Bob moved to Florida and the remaining originals looked to reform the quartet. Enter Jim Hall's son Matt to sing Bass and the "Talk" was back in business.

Featuring many of their favorite songs from years gone by, plus a few new ones they are ready to entertain audiences once again.

Contact them at 651-439-3108 or Email