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2012 International Convention

Barbershop Society 110 7th Avenue N., Nashville, TN 37203 800-876-SING www..org

1 National Anthems

The Star Spangled Banner

O, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the ’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

O Canada!

O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee!

2 Welcome to the 2012 International CONVENTION Welcome to Portland, Oregon! Thanks for being here for the Barbershop Harmony Society’s 74th In- ternational Convention! 2012 marks 10 years since our last convention in Portland, OR, and if you were here then, you’ll remember what a fantastic week THAT was. The Society even won the Portland Oregon Visitors Association’s “Twin Spires” award for the convention “that had the greatest impact on the city of Portland in 2002.” Let’s do our best to once again show our beautiful host city why barbershoppers are the greatest people around.

Conventions are time for people to come together and celebrate what they do on a regular basis, but on a much larger scale. I’d like to be so bold in saying that we barbershoppers take that to the next level…and beyond! We gather each year for many reasons…to catch up with old , make new friends, tag into the wee small hours, compete with our chorus or on the “big stage,” share the joy of barbershop singing with the younger generations of singers, take in a show or two (or three or four), visit beautiful cities...the list goes on and on. What ties us all together, however, is the opportunity to combine our voices in song to celebrate and share the gift of barbershop harmony with others. That is why we are here this week!

Putting on a convention of this size takes a lot of hard work. I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge those people who made this year’s con- vention possible. So please be sure to thank our Convention Chair- man, Bob Cox, when you see him, for all he’s done with his team of hundreds of volunteers who have worked hard (and will continue to work hard) to prepare for this event. Also thank Dusty Schleier, the Society’s Manager of Meetings and Conventions, for his tireless ef- forts in running the Society’s conventions. Both Bob and Dusty, along with their teams, ensure this convention runs as smoothly as possible so you can just enjoy the ride.

Good luck to all of the competitors this week. And if you are watch- ing the contest from your seat, be sure to cheer loudly. Each man has worked hard to put his best performance on the stage to entertain you. Let’s all show them how much we appreciate them.

Enjoy your week, and remember to register now for Orlando in Janu- ary and in July…the two conventions taking place during our 75th Anniversary year in 2013. They will both be a party you’ll never forget!

Rick Spencer, Director of Operations/COO 3 Alan Lamson’s Welcome

Fellow barbershop singers,

The highlight for many of us each year and the culmination (or is it the start?) of each year is our In- ternational Convention. This year we welcome you all to the end of the Oregon Trail. We started this journey last year in Kansas City at the start of the Trail. As al- ways, the chorus and quartet con- tests will be barn burners between groups performing at a very high level of expertise. The shows will pro- vide diversity and a chance to sit back and just enjoy our wonderful hobby. And Portland is a beautiful city with lots of things to do and lots of places to go. Mt. St. Helen’s is a short distance. The Pacific Coast and the Columbia River gorge offer breath-taking views of a magnificent part of our country and our continent. The city’s parks and the rose garden are unsurpassed in their beauty.

It is a wonderful opportunity to visit with old friends and make new ones. Take time between sessions to share a meal and a song with someone new. Take time to catch up with each other on news since the last time you met. You have the choice or running yourself ragged for four fun filled days or just savoring all the best the Barbershop can offer.

Whatever you do, enjoy the week, make plans to attend the 2013 Midwinter Convention in Orlando and the 2013 International Convention in Toronto, and refresh yourself for another six months or year until we meet again!

Alan Lamson Society President and Interim Chief Executive Officer 4 portland 2012 volunteers Bob Cox General Chairman Duane Christensen/Lynn Turner Assistant Chairman Jerry Bray/Steve Schmidt Treasurer Glenn Russell Secretary Rich Rosales Auditorium/Stage Ken Galloway/Bob Thomas Judges Services Lynn Turner/Ken Daniels Competitor Services Duane Christensen Auditorium House Michael Black Graphics/Signage Janell Hatley BarberTots Gary Trout Risers Bob Cox/Duane Christensen Staffing Michael Black/Don Thorn Registration Larry Perkins World Harmony Jamboree Bryan Jones Chorditorium Greg Hatley Scoresheet/Bulletin Distribution Kurt Engelstad Daily Bulletin Editor Bud Roberts Transportation Jordan Brown Flash Mob Dr. Matthew Crandall Sunday Worship Service Rose Garden Arena Seating Chart

5 General Information Headquarters Hotel Hilton Portland & Executive Tower 921 Southwest 6th Avenue Portland, OR 97204 Phone: (503) 226-1611 Fax: (503) 220-2565

Passes & Registration Information Passes and registrations can be purchased at the Oregon Ballroom of the Convention Center during registration hours.

Quiet, Please! Quiet must prevail outside the entrance to the arena and in the concourse areas, in fairness to the competing and choruses.

Smoking Policy Smoking is prohibited at all times.

Admittance to Performance Venue Entry and exit are permitted between contestants during the contest sessions, but please do so quickly and quietly. Contestants will not be introduced while people are moving about the performance venue.

No Recordings Copyright law strictly limits the use of audio or video recording during any performance. No audio or video device, whether or not in use, is permitted in the place of performance without permission of the Society. Any person found possessing any such device will be required to leave immediately. The tape, film, or other recording medium will be confis- cated and any unauthorized recordings erased or destroyed. Enforce- ment of the copyright law protects you and us, but most importantly, it protects copyright owners who make our performances possible. Your support and cooperation are appreciated.

Sales of Recordings All sales of merchandise or recordings must be through the Harmony Marketplace or official convention vendor.

BarberTots Room The BarbersTots Room is available to parents with small children during all contest sessions. Parents must remain with their children at all times. The BarberTots Room for ALL contests is located in the Preferred Din- ing Room (Club Level) of the Rose Garden Arena.

Elevator Courtesy Hotel elevators can sometimes stall for lengthy periods due to overload- ing. When you are part of a large crowd of people, all trying to get to different floors of a hotel, the wait for an elevator can be time-consum- ing and frustrating. Waiting patiently for an available car, however, can help prevent elevator failures that delay you and your fellow passengers. Remember, consideration for others is one of the hallmarks of being a Barbershopper.

6 Churches A complete listing may be found in the Yellow Pages, or check with the concierge in each convention hotel.

Community Resources (check www.facebook.com/barbershopharmo- nysociety - Portland tab for map)

Hospital Legacy Emanuel Medical Center & Emergency Room 2801 North Gantenbein Avenue (503) 413-2200

Dry Cleaner Closest to Arena: Five Star Cleaners 1400 NE Broadway St. (503) 282-9296 Closest to headquarters hotel: Downtown Cleaners 609 Southwest 3rd Avenue (503) 227-7881

Portland Walgreen Pharmacies Arena: 1620 Northeast Grand Avenue (503) 493-2715 HQ: 2103 W. Burnside Street (503)-295-6480

Wheelchair and Scooter Rental - FREE Delivery McCann’s Medical, 15685 S. W. 116th Ave (503)-639-7377 • [email protected]

Grocery Store Safeway, 1100 Northeast Broadway St. (503)-528-0500

Thanks to our 2012 exhibitors Please be sure to visit our exhibitors in the Oregon Convention Center - Oregon Ballroom.

Exhibitor Booth No. Modern Massage 1 TimTracks 2 A Charming Affair 4 Groupanizer 6 NZABS 7 Association of International Champions 8 BHS Historian Display 11 14 Strongbrook Real Estate 16 zero8, Ringmasters 17

For information on exhibiting at a future event, please visit: www.barbershop.org/exhibits

7 Check out our Facebook tab, where you’ll see an interactive map that will help you find the venue, restaurants, and places of interest ... plus drug stores, hospital, a grocery, and dry cleaners!

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SHUTTLE INFORMATION

MAX light rail is the official transportation for the Barbershop Harmony Society Int’l Convention. MAX runs every 15 minutes or better most of the day, every day and services all of our official hotels (stations within walking distance) with the exception of the Red Lion on the River. MAX is FREE. See http://trimet.org/max/ for a detailed schedule.

The Red Lion on the River is serviced daily by a shuttle bus route (not serviced by MAX).

Red Lion on the River – Shuttle Bus Schedule Departs Red Lion on the River every 30 minutes

Monday, July 2nd – 8:00am to midnight to/from Hilton Portland Tuesday, July 3rd – 8:00am to 3:00pm to/from Hilton Portland, 3:30pm-midnight to/from the Hilton Portland & Rose Garden Arena Wednesday, July 4th – 8:00am to midnight to/from the Hilton Portland & Rose Garden Arena Thursday, July 5th – 8:00am to midnight to/from the Hilton Portland & Rose Garden Arena Friday, July 6th – 7:00am to midnight to/from the Hilton Portland & Rose Garden Arena Saturday, July 7th – 8:00am to midnight to/from the Hilton Portland & Rose Garden Arena

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Tuesday, July 3rd

Hospitality Suite 4:45 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Courtside Club Collegiate Quartet Contest

Wednesday, July 4th

Hospitality Suite 9:45 a.m. – 9 :45 p.m. Courtside Club Quartet Quarterfinals

Thursday, July 5th

Harmony Fellows 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Pavilion Breakfast Hilton Hotel Hospitality Suite 10:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Courtside Club Quartet Semifinals

Friday, July 6th

Hospitality Suite 9:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Courtside Club Chorus Contest Session #1 Hospitality Suite 3:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Courtside Club Chorus Contest Session #2

Saturday, July 7th

Harmony Foundation 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Presents… Show President’s Council 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Grand & Founder’s Club Ballroom Celebration Hilton Hotel

Hospitality Suite 5:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. Courtside Club Quartet Finals

Harmony Foundation invites you to visit our booth, located in the Convention Center, to discover how you can help enrich the lives of young people who may never have an opportunity to discover what barbershop singing can do for the soul. 11 The President’s Council

Welcome to the 74th Annual International Conven- tion! Harmony Foundation is pleased to recognize you with special seating and events in appreciation for your leadership and generosity.

Hospitality Suite – Courtside Club Harmony Foundation is hosting a Hospitality Suite, which opens 15 minutes prior to all contests. Presi- dent’s Council members are welcome to stop in for light refreshments and an opportunity to re-energize before another round of the contest.

Preferred Seating President’s Council members enjoy preferred seating for Harmony Foundation Presents ... and all contest rounds (including the Collegiate Contest).

President’s Council & Founder’s Club Celebration The President’s Council and Founder’s Club Celebra- tion is a special event to recognize your leadership and generosity for the impact you are making on the the world of barbershopping! You must RSVP by Wednesday, July 4th to attend.

Not a President’s Council Member? Join us as a member of The President’s Council, a barbershop harmony adventure that is great fun, extremely rewarding, and best of all, a life-changing difference in the lives of young people. For more information, please stop by the Harmony Foundation Booth, located in the Convention Center, outside the Oregon Ballroom.

We look forward to seeing you there!

12 Don’t Miss Another Unforgettable Harmony Foundation Presents... Featuring...

several of the collegiate champs through the years, including our headliners - an exclusive reunion performance of our 1996 Collegiate Champion,

Our special guests are the founders of the Collegiate contest, Jim Kline and Pete Neushul, with an Saturday appearance by their July 7, 2012 foursome, the incomparable 139th STREET QUARTET! 1:30 p.m. Rose Garden Arena Get your passes now for another memorable event!

13 Schedule of Daily Events

Sunday, July 1st

SCJC Meeting 7:00pm-10:00pm Hilton - Crown District President Council Meeting 9:00pm-10:30pm Hilton Exec Tower Salon I & II

Monday, July 2nd

SCJC Meeting 8:00am-10:00pm Hilton - Crown AHSOW Room 9:00am-midnight Hilton - Forum Suite District President Council Meeting 9:00am-9:00pm Hilton Exec Tower Salon I & II PR Office 1:00pm-6:00pm OCC - A101 Convention Office / Competitor Services 1:00pm-6:00pm OCC - B110 Society Board Meeting 1:30pm-5:30pm Hilton - Pavilion C&J VP Meeting 4:00pm-7:00pm Hilton - Broadway IV

Tuesday, July 3rd C&J VP Meeting 8:00am-5:00pm Hilton - Broadway IV SCJC Meeting 8:00am-12:00pm Hilton - Crown District President Council Meeting 8:30am-6:00pm Hilton Exec Tower Salon I & II Society Board Meeting 8:30am-12:00pm Hilton - Pavilion AHSOW Room 9:00am-7:00pm Hilton - Forum Suite Ladies Hospitality 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - A107 Registration / Exhibits / Marketplace 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - Oregon Ballroom PR Office 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - A101 Convention Office / Competitor Services 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - B110 HU Session #1A - Barbershop for the 10:00am-10:50am Hilton - Broadway I & II Over 50 Singer HU Session #1B & 2B - Judging 10:00am-11:50am Hilton - Galleria North Contests: “What Were They Thinking?” HU Session #2A - Supercharging Your 11:00am-11:50am Hilton - Broadway I & II Chapter! With Turbo Growth Standing Ovation Program Training 1:00pm-5:00pm Hilton - Council Suite HU Session #3A - Supercharging Your 12:00pm-12:50pm Hilton - Broadway I & II Chapter! With Wavebox Singing HU Session #3B Tag City! 12:00pm-12:50pm Hilton - Galleria North Affiliate Leaders Meeting 1:30pm-4:30pm Hilton - Director’s Suite HU Session #4A - Historians’ Rally 1:00pm-1:50pm Hilton - Broadway I & II HU Session #4B - Barbershop and the 1:00pm-1:50pm Hilton - Galleria North Bel Canto Buzz HU Session #5A - Supercharging Your 2:00pm-2:50pm Hilton - Broadway I & II Chapter! With Turbo Growth HU Session #5B - Copy Right, NOT 2:00pm-2:50pm Hilton - Galleria North Wrong HU Session #6A - Supercharging Your 3:00pm-3:50pm Hilton - Broadway I & II Chapter With Wavebox Singing HU Session #6B - Tag City! 3:00pm-3:50pm Hilton - Galleria North Harmony Foundation International 5:00pm-9:30pm Rose Garden Arena Collegiate Barbershop Contest ASHOW BOD Meeting 8:00pm-10:00pm Hilton - Forum Suite *Larry Ajer - Tuesday Night Party 9:00pm-Midnight Hilton - Grand

14 Schedule of Daily Events

Wednesday, July 4th

World Harmony Council Meeting 8:30am-9:30am Hilton - Director’s Suite IAC Meeting 8:30am-9:30am Hilton - Studio Suite AHSOW Room 9:00am-midnight Hilton - Forum Suite Ladies Hospitality Room 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - A107 Registration / Exhibits / Marketplace 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - Oregon Ballroom PR Office 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - A101 Convention Office / Competitor Services 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - B110 Quartet Quarterfinals Session #1 10:00am-3:00pm Rose Garden Arena Quartet Quarterfinals Session #2 4:30pm-9:30pm Rose Garden Arena Dixieland Band 10:00pm-11:00pm Hilton - Mezzanine Level Thursday, July 5th

Harmony Fellows Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am Hilton - Pavilion *Ladies Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am Hilton - Grand PROBE Annual Meeting 8:30am-10:00am Hilton - Broadway I & II Good News Gospel Sing 9:00am-10:30am First Presbyterian Church Master Class - Masters of Harmony 9:00am-9:50am Doubletree - Lloyd Center Ballroom Registration / Exhibits / Marketplace 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - Oregon Ballroom PR Office 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - A101 Convention Office / Competitor Services 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - B110 AHSOW Room 9:00am-midnight Hilton - Forum Suite Ladies Hospitality Room 12:00pm-6:00pm OCC - A107 Quartet Semifinals 11:00am-3:00pm Rose Garden Arena *World Harmony Jamboree 4:15pm-6:30pm OCC - Portland Ballroom *AIC Show 7:30pm-10:00pm Rose Garden Arena Friday, July 6th

Friends of Bill W 8:00am-9:00am Hilton - Broadway I Ladies Hospitality Room 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - A107 Registration / Exhibits / Marketplace 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - Oregon Ballroom PR Office 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - A101 Convention Office / Competitor Services 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - B110 Chorus Contest Session #1 10:00am-2:30pm Rose Garden Arena AHSOW Room 11:00am-midnight Hilton - Forum Suite Meet & Greet the 25 & 50 Yr Quartet 2:30pm-3:30pm OCC - Oregon Ballroom Champs Groupanizer User Forum 2:30pm-3:30pm Hilton - Broadway IV Chorus Contest Session #2 4:00pm-8:30pm Rose Garden Arena Chorditorium 9:30pm-11:30pm Hilton - Grand

*Events not included with convention registration / OCC = Oregon Convention Center

Follow the convention on Twitter by using #BHSPO. Connect with Twitter on your cell phone or on your computer by going to Twitter.com/barbershopnews.

Follow the events and comments on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/barbershopharmonysociety

15 Schedule of Daily Events Saturday, July 7th

Director Certification Breakfast 7:00am-8:30am Hilton - Exec Tower Salon Ballroom I & II PR Office 9:00am-1:00pm OCC - A101 Convention Office / Competitor 9:00am-6:00pm OCC - B110 Services Registration / Exhibits / Marketplace 9:00am-1:00pm OCC - Oregon Ballrooom General C&J Meeting 9:00am-9:50am Hilton - Pavilion West **SING WITH THE CHAMPS 8:30am-11:30am OCC - Oregon Ballroom AHSOW General Membership 9:00am-10:30am Hilton - Forum Suite Meeting Ladies Hospitality Room 9:00am-1:00pm OCC - A107 Category Meetings Contest 10:00am-10:30am Hilton - Pavilion West Administrator Music Category Meeting 10:00am-10:30am Hilton - Broadway I Presentation Category Meeting 10:00am-10:30am Hilton - Broadway II Singing Category Meeting 10:00am-10:30am Hilton - Broadway IV DVP Membership Meeting 10:00am-11:30am Hilton - Council Suite AHSOW Room 11:00am-midnight Hilton - Forum Suite Master Class - 11:00am-11:50am Hilton - Grand Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Gathering 11:00am-11:50am Hilton - Exec Tower Salon I & II MegaSing 12:15pm-12:45pm Director Park *Harmony Foundation 1:30pm - 3:30pm Rose Garden Arena Presents...Show Marketing & PR VP Open House 4:00pm-5:00pm OCC - A101 President’s Council / Founder’s Club 4:00pm-5:30pm Hilton -Grand Reception Quartet Finals (Pre-show) 6:00pm-7:15pm Rose Garden Arena Quartet Finals 7:30pm-10:00pm Rose Garden Arena Chorditorium 10:30pm-1:00am Hilton - Grand

Sunday, July 8th

Church Service 9:00am-10:00am Hilton - Grand

*Events not included with convention registration / OCC = Oregon Convention Center **Attendance to watch Sing With The Champs is free. However, registration and payment are required to participate as a singer. Visit www.singwiththechamps.com for details.

The Webcast

The Portland Convention Competition Events are being webcast worldwide via the internet. Our hosts this year are Debbie Cleveland, Bob Hartley and Brian Philbin. There are several packages including “Delayed Viewing.” Visit www.bhs-live.com

16 Good News! GoSPel SiNG

Thursday, July 5, 2012 9:00–10:30 a.m. First Presbyterian Church 1200 SW Alder Street, Portland 1 block north of light rail line, 7 blocks NW of headquarters hotel

· GuesT DirecT ors· Jim Shisler James Estes Bill Rashleigh · GuesT Performers · Benson Family Singers Paul Engel – Gospel Piano /Good News! Quartet

Visit us on the web www.Happinessemporium.com

17 International Contest Judges Panel Chairman Kevin Keller (CSD)

Guest Panel Chairman Steve Jamison (SUN)

Contest Administrators (CA/ACA) John Santora (MAD) Doug Arrington (RMD) Randy Meyer (FWD)

Music Jim Kahlke (EVG) Tom Gentry (JAD) Rod Sgrignoli (RMD) Steve Delehanty (MAD) Kirk Young (NED)

Presentation Marty Lovick (EVG) Steve Janes (NED) Gary Plaag (MAD) Mark Kettner (DIX) Dwain Brobst (SWD)

Singing David Mills (SUN) Dave Tautkus (FWD) Chad Wulf (JAD) Chad Guyton (CSD) Dale Comer (CSD)

18 Determining Relative Rank Music Judges in this category adjudicate the musical elements in the performance: melody, harmony, range, and tessitura; tempo and rhythm and meter; construction and form; and embellishments. They judge the extent to which the musi- cal performance displays the hallmarks of the barbershop style, and the degree to which the musical performance demonstrates an artistic sensitivity to the music’s primary theme.

Presentation These judges evaluate how effectively a performer brings the song to life. They respond to both the visual and vocal aspects of the presentation, and evaluate the interaction of these aspects in creating the image of the song, as well as everything about the performance that contributes to emo- tional impact upon the audience.

Singing Judges in this category evaluate the degree to which the performer achieves artistic singing in the barbershop style: the production of vibrant, rich, resonant, technically accu- rate, and highly skilled sound, created both by the indi- vidual singer’s use of good vocal techniques, and by the ensemble’s process of tuning, balancing, unity of sound and precision. They listen for a sense of precise intonation, a feeling of fullness or expansion of sound, a perception of a high degree of vocal skill, a high level of unity and con- sistency throughout the performance, and a from apparent effort that allows the full communication of the lyric and song.

Each judge may award up to 100 points per song.

19 Harmony Foundation international Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest Tuesday, July 3 - Rose Garden Arena 5:00 pm

Welcome...... Alan Lamson Society President

Presenter ...... K. J. McAleesejergins Harmony Foundation International

Mic Tester...... Prestige Gordie Howe, Drew Ochoa, Nick Gordon, Dave Parrett 2011 Harmony Foundation International Collegiate Quartet Champion

Collegiate Contest Judges Music: John Burri, Justin Miller, Jeff Taylor Presentation: Joe Hunter, Steve Plumb, Barry Towner Singing: Phil DeBar, Jim DeBusman, Brett Littlefield Contest Administrators: Brian Ayers, John Edgerton

Quartets are listed in order of appearance. Names of quartet members are listed by voice part (, lead, , ) regardless of how they stand on stage.

1. Bentley Manor (SWD) Michael Litman, Seth Lafler, Trevor Turbeville, Marcus Kang San Marcos, TX

2. Sound Street (MAD) Stephen Marks, Aaron Todd, Will Theuer, Cullen-Thomas Dolson Mills E. Godwin High School

20 3. SBPC (FWD) Brandon Dyer, Anthony Tavianini, Matt Surges, Jason Dyer CSU Sacramento

4. Bonus Track (SWD) Anthony Fortino, Greg Owens, Anthony Bartholomew, Spencer Mayer Tarrant County College, Texas Christian University, University of Texas at El Paso

5. Dominant Prep (CSD) Matt Suellentrop, Aaron Pollard, Nathan Johnston, Bryan Ziegler University of -St. Louis

6. Foundation (RMD) Andy Jaramillo, Wes Short, Aaron Jaramillo, Tyler Wigginton Colorado State University, Metro State College, University of Northern Colorado

7. Timely Gents (NED) John Castonguay, Sebby Massa, Schuyler Borden, Rodrigo Alvarez Boston University, Farmington High School, Fordam University

8. Ebb N’ Flow (PIO) Nate Masterson, Garrett Gillingham, Ben Krinke, Craig Johnson Central Michigan University

21 9. Lemon Squeezy (SNOBS) Alexander Löfstedt, Victor Nilsson, Jonathan von Döbeln, Martin Jangö Stockholm, Sweden

10. Gimme Four (MAD) Paul Franek, Dave Ammirata, Joe Servidio Jr., Will Downey The College of New Jersey, Duquesne University, Ithaca College, Montclair State University

11. Diminished Fourth (SLD) James Keefe, Andrew Robinson, Andrew Rippel, Jacob Taylor Hamilton College

12. Kickback (SWD) Peter Cunningham, John Sifuentes, Michael Skutt, Robby Black St. Mary’s University, Texas A&M University, UT-San Antonio

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13. ‘Shoptimus Prime (ONT) Adrian Smith, Michael Black, Seth Bocknek, Tom Mifflin University of Ottawa, University of Western Ontario, York University

14. HHHHHHHHHHHHHH (EVG) Deran Conkling, Paul Carter, Josh Honrud, Drew Osterhout University of Puget Sound

22 15. The Ultimate Package (CAR) Patrick McAlexander, Brad Kieper, Brock Jarrett, Michael Pugh Ball State University, Guerin Catholic High School, Ivy Tech Community College

16. The Good Old Days (MAD) Edd Duran, Anthony Arpino, Douglas Carnes, Freddy Collado Five Towns College

17. (CAR) David Zimmerman, Theo Hicks, Kohl Kitzmiller, Kyle Kitzmiller Anderson University, Ball State University

18. Mach 4 (BABS) Alex Kaiserman, Tim Briggs, Antoine Kaiserman, Joe White Oxford University; Sheffield University; University of Manchester, UK

19. To the Fore (DIX) Dinesh Gurpur, Nathan Meisser, Jason Lee, Eric James Metro, GA; South Forsyth High School; University of Florida; University of Georgia

20. Trocadero (SNOBS) David Holst, Jakob Berggren, Samuel Andren, Filip Sibien Stockholm, Sweden

21. SuperNova (LOL) Ben Stephany, Nathan Seager, Chris Vander Pas, Michael Blair UW Fond du Lac, UW Oshkosh, UW Stevens Point

23 22. Vintage Stock (CSD) Andrew Rembecki, Dan Rasmussen, Sam Dollins, Reed Pattee Northwest Missouri State University

23. The Con Men (JAD) David Strasser, Matthew Hopper, Russell Watterson, Brent Suver Capital University

Swan Song Performance Prestige Gordie Howe, Drew Ochoa, Nick Gordon, Dave Parrett 2011 International Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Champion 2012 CBQC Contest Results

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3rd place Bronze Medalist

4th place Bronze Medalist

5th place Bronze Medalist

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25 26 Quartet Quarterfinals #1 Wednesday, July 4 - Rose Garden Arena 10:00 am Welcome...... K.J. McAleesejergins Harmony Foundation International

Presenter ...... Shane Scott Tenor, Lunch Break, 2011 Mic Tester

British National Anthem...... God Save the Queen Crossfire and Mach 4, BABS

Australian National Anthem . . Advance Australia Fair Alliance, AAMBS

Mic Tester...... 2006 International Quartet Champion

Quartets are listed in order of appearance. Names of quartet members are listed by voice part (tenor, lead, baritone, bass) regardless of how they stand on stage.

1. The Allies (JAD) Puck Ross, Dave Calland, Casey Parsons, Jared Wolf Greater Central Ohio; Zanesville, OH www.thealliesquartet.com

2. (SUN) Roger Ross, Tony DeRosa, Mike McGee, Myron Whittlesey Jacksonville Big O, FL; Orlando, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Tampa, FL www.mainstreetqt.com

27 3. After Hours (ILL) Tim Beutel, Benjamin Harding, Kevin McClelland, Dan Wessler Bloomington, IL www.ahquartet.com

4. Ringmasters (SNOBS) Jakob Stenberg, Rasmus Krigström, Emanuel Roll, Martin Wahlgren zero8 www.ringmasters.se

5. (NZABS) Jeff Hunkin, Marcellus Washburn, Will Hunkin, Matt Gifford Vocal FX www.musicalislandboys.co.nz

6. Lemon Squeezy (SNOBS) Alexander Löfstedt, Victor Nilsson, Jonathan von Döbeln, Martin Jangö zero8 www.lemonsqueezy.se

7. Madison Park (EVG) Wes Yoder, Donny Rose, Jeremiah Pope, Brian Hamm Frank Thorne; Kirkland, WA; Seattle, WA; Surrey BC Tacoma, WA

8. Top Shelf (MAD) Brett Thomas, Fred Womer, Jay Butterfield, Andrew Havens Alexandria, VA; Dundalk, MD; Harrisburg, PA; Pottstown, PA www.topshelfquartet.com

28 9. Voices Unlimited (CSD) Micah Jeppesen, Mark Fortino, John Fortino, Shaun Whisler Kansas City, MO www.voicesunlimitedquartet.com

10. Vocality (LOL) Jay Althof, Tony Blackwood, Tom Matchinsky, David Boyd Frank Thorne; Hilltop, MN; La Cross, WI www.vocalityquartet.com

11. ‘Round Midnight (MAD) Larry Bomback, Wayne Grimmer, T.J. Carollo, Jeff Glemboski Five Towns College, NY; Hells Kitchen, NY; Manhattan, NY; Nashville, TN; Western Suffolk, NY www.roundmidnightquartet.com

12. Ignition! (RMD) Dan Testa, Curtis Terry, Ryan Wilson, Denny Malone Denver MountainAires, CO; Denver Mile High, CO; Frank Thorne www.ignitionquartet.com

13. Alliance (BHA) Ian Mulholland, Adrian Gimpel, Richard Reeve, Dan Millgate Perth, Australia www.alliancequartet.com

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14. 17 Below (NSC) Michael Fitch, Adam Gossage, Travis Murray, Scot Gregg Frank Thorne www.17-below.com

29 15. Da Capo (MAD) Ryan Griffith, Tony Colosimo, Joe Sawyer, Wayne Adams Alexandria, VA; District of Columbia, DC; Dundalk, MD www.dcsingers.com

16. Chameleon (ONT) Jordan Travis, Kevin Harris, Dave Baldwin, Joel Hilchey Hamilton, ON; London, ON; Toronto, ON www.chameleonquartet.ca

17. Momentum (EVG) Gary Steinkamp, Tim Reynolds, Tim McCormic, Kevin Stinson Atlanta Metro, GA; Frank Thorne; Greater Phoenix, AZ; Salem, OR; Santa Fe Springs, CA

18. Full Effect (CSD) Alexander Brandt, Graeme Allen, Ravi Raghuram, Andy Isbell St. Charles, MO www.facebook.com/fulleffectquartet

19. Contingency Plan (DIX) Eddie Holt, James Estes, Howard McAdory, Adam Scott Nashville, TN www.facebook.com/contingencyplanquartet

20. BCQ (CSD) Rob Mathieu, Brian Marston, Tom Wenner, Matthew Moore Frank Thorne; Kansas City, MO; Metro Kansas City, MO www.barbershopclubquartet.com

30 21. Bravo! (SLD) Evan Brooksby, Donald Drake, Rob Hopkins, David White Mohawk Valley, NY; Schenectady, NY www.newhorizonschorus.org/Bravo.php

22. Grand Design (LOL) Leonard Huls, Don Hettinga, Derek Glenna, Matt Hall Albert Lea, MN; Hilltop, MN; Mankato, MN; St. Croix Valley, WI www.granddesignquartet.com

23. Absolut (SNOBS) Bengt Thaysen, Richard Öhman, Joacim Stappe, Joakim Flink Stockholm, Sweden www.absolutquartet.se

24. Pinnacle (CSD) Dave Ellis, Eric Derks, Brad Stephens, Brian Bellof Denver Mile High, CO; Kansas City, MO; Longmont, CO; Metro Kansas City, MO

25. TNS (DIX) Rick Spencer, Ryan Killeen, Dusty Schleier, David Carden Nashville, TN www.tnsquartet.com

26. Artistic License (FWD) Todd Kidder, Richard Brunner, Gabriel Caretto, Jason Dyer Bay Area, CA; Delta, CA; Davis-Vacaville, CA; Eugene, OR; Sacramento, CA www.artisticlicensequartet.com

The Quartet Quarterfinals Contest Session #2 will begin at approximately 4:30 pm 31 Youth Chorus Festival Sponsors We are grateful to the following people for their leadership and generosity as sponsors of the Youth Chorus Festival. Leadership, as you know, takes many forms. Each sponsor has contributed $10,000 as an investment in the future of barbershopping. Join us in expressing our gratitude when you see them.

2012 Sponsors

Johnny Appleseed District Skipp & Nancy Kropp Land O’Lakes District Don & Lynn Lambert Seneca Land District John & Sharon Miller Sunshine District Jim & Audrey Nugent Mary Jane Bobier Dave & Barbara Riches Warren Capenos In Memoriam, Charles Sherts Steve & Mary Louise Doug & Lynn Weaver Hagerdon Rudy Zarling

2013 Sponsors

The following are the first 8 Sponsors of our 30 Youth Chorus Festival Sponsor goal for 2013.

Land O’ Lakes District Mary Jane Bobier Darryl & Meredith Flinn Don Gray Steve & Mary Louise Hagerdon Dave & Barbara Riches Burt Szabo In Memoriam, Curtis “Bud” Thompson Doug & Lynn Weaver

32 Quartet Quarterfinals #2 Wednesday, July 4- Rose Garden Arena 4:30 pm

Welcome...... Shane Scott Tenor, Lunch Break 2011 International Quartet Mic Tester

Presenter ...... David McEachern Presentation Judge and Member of the Toronto Northern Lights Swedish National Anthem. . . . . Du Gamla, Du Fria Ringmasters, Lemon Squeezy, Absolut, Trocadero, SNOBS

New Zealand National Anthem...God Defend New Zealand Musical Island Boys, NZABS Mic Tester...... 1987 International Quartet Champion

Quartets are listed in order of appearance. Names of quartet members are listed by voice part (tenor, lead, baritone, bass) regardless of how they stand on stage.

27. (CAR) Garry Texeira, Kevin Hughes, Aaron Hughes, Brian O’Dell Greater Central Ohio; Greater Indianapolis, IN; Terre Haute, IN; Santa Fe Springs, CA www.forefrontquartet.weebly.com

28. 95 North (FWD) Jim Halvorson, Larry Halvorson, Nick Pizzo, Mike Stewart California Delta, CA; Frank Thorne; Reno, NV; Westminster, CA

33 Mark Hale Masters of Harmony Director 2000 - 2012

Thank you Mark for twelve fantastic years of your musical expertise. You’ve been an inspiration to us all and motivated us to achieve four consecutive gold medals under your direction. Your legacy will remain with us for years to come. Although you’re from our view, you’ll remain in our hearts.

34 29. Expedition (LOL) Jeremy Ganswindt, Jay Fahl, Bryan Ziegler, Jake Umhoefer Greendale, WI; Hilltop, WI; St. Charles, MO

30. Throwback (SUN) Alex Rubin, Sean Devine, Dan Rubin, Aaron Stratton Nashville, TN; Sunrise, FL www.facebook.com/throwbackquartet

31. The PURSUIT (SUN) Chad Bennett, Christopher Coffee, Jeremy Conover, Paul Agnew Elizabethtown, KY; Frank Thorne; Savannah, GA; Winter Park, FL www.thepursuitquartet.com

32. Via Voice (EVG) Joseph Livesey, Doug Broersma, Mark Metzger, Tom Metzger Bellingham, WA; Frank Thorne www.facebook.com/ViaVoice

33. Code Blue (EVG) Drew Osterhout, Paul Carter, Josh LeClerc, Adrian Leontovich Bellevue, WA; Bellingham, WA; Canby, OR; Western Washington www.nvpseattle.com

34. (FWD) Rob Menaker, Patrick Haedtler, Alan Gordon, Brett Littlefield Bay Area, CA; Santa Fe Springs, CA; Westminster, CA www.masterpiecequartet.com

35 35. Men In Black (NED) Tony Nasto, Oliver Merrill, Raymond Johnson, Karl Hudson Frank Thorne; Manchester, CT; St. Joseph, MO www.meninblackqt.com

36. Quadraphonics (EVG) Ken Potter, Dean Waters, Bryan Jones, Steve Morin Salem, OR; Santa Fe Springs, CA www.quadraphonics.net

37. The Vigilantes (DIX) Adam Murphy, Ian Galvin, Chase Guyton, Jackson Pinder Atlanta Metro, GA; Central Alabama; Cleveland, TN; Tallahassee, FL www.facebook.com/thevigilantes

38. Anthem (CAR) Daniel Grant, Andrew Myer, Duane Henry, Lawrence Klein Elizabethtown, KY; Greater Indianapolis, IN; Wilmington, NC

39. Instant Classic (CAR) David Zimmerman, Theo Hicks, Kohl Kitzmiller, Kyle Kitzmiller Greater Indianapolis, IN; South Bend / Mishawaka, IN www.facebook.com/instantclassicqt

Intermission 40. Crossfire (BABS) Ian James, Duncan Whinyates, Neil Firth, Andrew Walker White Hart Way, Dunmow, Essex, UK

36 41. Ebb N’ Flow (PIO) Nate Masterson, Garrett Gillingham, Ben Krinke, Craig Johnson Mt. Pleasant, MI www.facebook.com/enfquartet

42. Up All Night (MAD) John Ward, Cecil Brown, Joseph Hunter, Dan Rowland Manhattan, NY; Western Suffolk, NY www.bigapplechorus.org

43. A Mighty Wind (DIX) Paul Saca, Tim Brooks, Clay Hine, Drew McMillan Atlanta Metro, GA; Frank Thorne; Miami, FL; Stone Mountain, GA; Sunrise, FL www.amightywindquartet.com

44. Hot Air Buffoons (JAD) Will Baughman, Mark Lang, Harold Haflett, Randy Baughman Independence, OH; Maumee Valley, OH; Northwest Ohio, OH www.hotairbuffoonsquartet.com

45. Mayhem (MAD) Matthew Fellows, Pookie Dingle, Jr., Mike Pinto, Ken White Alexandria, VA; Dundalk, MD; Frank Thorne; Hell’s Kitchen, NY; Ocean County, NJ www.harmonize.com/mayhem

46. Wheelhouse (MAD) Brandon Brooks, Richard Gray, Jeff Gray, Dan Van Wetering Frank Thorne; Wilmington, DE www.wheelhousequartet.com

37 47. Glee Club Riot (EVG) James Jones, Tim Marron, Patrick Downton, Mike Marron Bellevue, WA; Hell’s Kitchen, NY; Western Washington

48. REPLAY (CAR) Steve Bogaerts, Kelly Andrews, Bob Kendall, Adam Winans Elizabethtown, KY; Greater Indianapolis, IN; Terre Haute, IN

49. EXCLAMATION! (SWD) Manny Lopez, Jamie Sharp, Brent Dunavant, Joseph Thane San Antonio, TX; San Marcos, TX

50. Maverick (JAD) Josh Van Gorder, Jon Zimmerman, Mike Hull, Dave Jarrell Buckeye-Columbus, OH; Frank Thorne; Greater Central Ohio www.maverickquartet.com

51. Downtown Crossing (NED) Seth Orenstein, Joey Constantine, Dan Costello, Ben Orenstein Concord, MA; Lowell, MA; Scituate, MA www.downtowncrossingquartet.com

The singing order for the QUARTET SEMIFINALS will be announced immediately following this performance.

38 Future Conventions

International Conventions

2013 Toronto, ON June 30 – July 7 2014 , NV June 29 – July 6 2015 Pittsburgh, PA June 29 – July 6 2016 Nashville, TN July 3 – 10 2017 Minneapolis, MN July 2 – 9 2018 Orlando, FL July 3 – 10 2019 , UT June 30 - July 7

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2013 Orlando, FL Jan 8 - 13 2014 Long Beach, CA Jan 28 - Feb 2 2015 New Orleans, LA Jan 6 - 11 39 Congratulations to The on their 50th Anniversary of their 1962 Gold Medal. L to R: Dave Panther (Tenor), Bill Cockrell (Bass) Gordon “Gordie” Lees (Baritone), Tom Keehan (Lead)

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40 Quartet Semifinals Thursday, July 5 - Rose Garden Arena 11:00 am

Welcome...... David McEachern Presentation Judge and Member of the Toronto Northern Lights

Presenter ...... Bob Cearnal Past Society President

2012 Seniors Quartet Champion...... Rusty Pipes Dale Fetick, Carl Taylor, Thomas Rouse, Jay Hawkins

Mic Tester: Quartet placing 21st in quarterfinals

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Congratulations to The Interstate Rivals on the 25th Anniversary of their 1987 Gold Medal. L to R: Kipp Buckner (Tenor), (Lead) Jay Hawkins (Bass), Paul Gilman (Baritone)

45 Barbershop Harmony Society Honoring a lifetime of landmark to the spread and perpetuation The Barbershop Harmony Society Hall of Fame was established by action of the Society Board of Directors as a means of bestowing Society recognition and honor to members and quartets -- living or dead -- for exceptional contributions made that have enhanced the life blood of the barbershop experience for the Society. Honorees are recommended to the Society Board by a five-man committee, each committeeman serving a five year term; terms are staggered so that each year the current Society president selects the chairman and the replacement for the retiring member.

Any living or deceased Society member, Society staff member, or quartet, with the exception of the current Society President and/or

The The Blue Grass Student Union, organized from within the Louisville Chapter in 1973, was crowned International Quartet Champions in 1978. In their early years as young men whose aver- age age was eighteen, they were privileged to receive valuable training from their director, Jim Miller, and inspiration from International Champions such as , the and their Louisville heroes, the Citations. They have remained favorites of older barbershoppers, but have become, through the legacy of their many recordings, an inspiration and idolized hero to the mul- titudes of young barbershoppers who have joined our Society in the last several years. With their innovative style, expertly crafted musical delivery and more than twenty-five years of an extremely active performance schedule, The Blue Grass Student Union will always be held in the highest regards in our hearts and our memories. We proudly welcome Alan Hatton, Ken Hatton, Dan Burgess and Rick Staab into the Barbershop Harmony Hall Of Fame. 46 Hall of Fame - Class of 2012 achievement and constant devotion of barbershop harmony any current Hall of Fame committee member, is eligible for nomi- nation. Quartet nominations are considered to be for the quartet as an entity and not as individuals. Honorees are selected by a majority vote of the committee, and there is no maximum or minimum limit on the number of inductees in a given year.

The award criteria used by the committee fall into general cate- gories of music and administration/leadership. In music, judging, arranging, composing, chorus directing, coaching and singing are important. In administration/leadership, service as an officer, advi- sor, and in planning, writing or editing are considered.

Jay Giallombardo Jay Giallombardo has achieved excellence as musician, arranger, composer, director, educator, coach, and judge. At age 15, he joined the North Shore Chapter in the Chicago area and immediately showed proficiency in arranging and tag singing, starting a barbershop club in his high school. In 1968 he helped form the quartet Grandma’s Boys, which sang together for seventeen years and won the gold medal in 1979. Jay went on to achieve high recognition as a coach, working with quartets and choruses at all levels, including championship groups in both BHS and SAI. He served as a faculty member at Harmony College and became the first District Music Educator for the ILL Dis- trict, later serving the district as VP of Chorus Director Development. In 1981 he turned his attention to direct- ing, forming Chorus. Buoyed by Jay’s musical leadership the chorus rose quickly and won an unprece dented 19 consecutive medals starting in 1988, including one gold. For many years Jay has directed the annual show of the AIC Chorus, the showcase of many of his epic compositions and arrangements, including “Anthems/Ode,” “A Tribute To World Peace,” and “All Nations Rise.” In 1993 Jay was certified in the Music Category which, along with the entire barbershop com- munity, has been profoundly influenced by his wisdom and insight into the barbershop style. We are proud to honor Jay by inducting him into the Hall of Fame. 47 Barbershop Harmony Society Honoring a lifetime of landmark to the spread and perpetuation Rudy Hart Rudy Hart (1914-2005) was a fine com- poser, arranger, pianist, , cho- rus director and teacher. During WWII he served in the army and was stationed near Liverpool, England. There he often entertained the troops by playing the piano and leading sing-alongs. In June of 1956, Rudy directed The Chorus of Michigan City, Indiana to an in- ternational championship. He also founded and directed The Hartsmen, a 20-voice all-male chorus that traveled throughout the United States and Canada and performed in England during a two-week tour. It was Hart who, in 1961, conceived and initiated the first Harmony Education Program. This was begun as a single, one-weekend school per year. That program grew and has become today’s annual Harmony University where hundreds of barbershoppers, both men and women, hone their skills and learn barbershop craft. Joe Schmitt of the famous 1951 international cham- pion quartet, The , described Rudy Hart, who became their coach and arranger, as “the man whose friendship most influenced the quartet and gave their singing the ‘soul’ that gave their voices warmth.” Rudy had a gift for making music come alive and inspiring performers to give their very best.

Lou Laurel Administrator, quartet man, coach, judge, Society president, record-setting chorus director and 50-year barber- shopper whose accomplishments and personable leadership made him a legend in two BHS districts: Louis (Lou) Laurel. Lou was the first man to direct two different choruses to gold medals: the El Paso, Texas, Border Chorders in 1964 and the Phoenix Saguaro Chapter Phoenicians in 1972 – then again in 1976 and 1983. In twelve 48 Hall of Fame - Class of 2012 achievement and constant devotion of barbershop harmony Lou Laurel, Cont’d competitions in the Southwestern and Far Western dis- tricts, those two choruses won twelve championships, and they all medaled in international competition. Lou’s quartet, the Desertaires, twice placed in the top 10 at international. He is a Hall of Fame member in both the SWD and FWD. He was founder and first chairman of the Chorus Directors Guild. Long before his directing days, Lou was a Voice Expression judge, a member of the Board of Re- view and received the pretigious Judge Emeritus Award. He served as SWD President, International Board Member, and was elected president in 1962. Lou died in 1997. In its final tribute, the Phoenix Chapter wrote, “He taught us how to sing, how to entertain, and how to make music. More importantly, though, he taught us how to laugh, and how to love.”

Dr. Drayton Justus Dr. Drayton Justus embraced the four- part harmony “way of life” over 50 years ago, and has continually excelled musi- cally and administratively. To date, he is only the second man to have both won quartet gold (Gentlemen’s Agreement, 1971) and served as Society President (2006). During his presidency, Nashville, Tennessee was selected as the new permanent site of Society headquarters. His quar- tet entertained our troops in Vietnam and sang for the United Nations General Assembly. Drayton has won quartet championships in four dis- tricts and as lead singer. Throughout the 1980s, he sang lead with the 1961 champions, the Suntones. He has held numerous Society/district/chapter offices, chaired committees, taught classes, coached, directed, MC’d and arranged. He received both chapter and district BOTY awards and is a member of Dixie District’s Hall of Fame. A retired university official, Dr. Justus holds degrees in music, human resource management and education. He and his “Sweet Adeline” Sue Ann reside near their children in northern Georgia. 49 Chorus Contest Session #1 Friday, July 6 - Rose Garden Arena 10:00 am Welcome...... Bob Cearnal Past Society President Presenter ...... Jim Clark Lead, , 2010 International Quartet Champion Mic Tester...... NW Sound - Bellevue, WA under the direction of Don Rose www.nwsound.org

Choruses are listed in order of appearance.

1. Great Lakes Chorus (PIO) Grand Rapids, MI - Aaron Bouwman www.greatlakeschorus.org

2. Sounds of Concord (NED) Concord, MA - Dan Costello www.soundsofconcord.org

3. Mega City Chorus (ONT) Greater Toronto, ON - Dan Rutzen www.megacitychorus.com

4. Kentucky Vocal Union (CAR) Elizabethtown, KY - Aaron Dale, Master Director www.kyvocalunion.org

5. Voices of Gotham (MAD) Hell’s Kitchen, NY - Larry Bomback www.voicesofgotham.org

50 6. Pacific Coast Harmony (FWD) La Jolla, CA - Kim Vaughn www.pacificcoastharmony.com

7. Houston Tidelanders (SWD) Houston, TX - Vickie Dennis www.houstontidelanders.org

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Joe Liles Lifetime Achievement Award Mark Hale, 2012 Recipient

This award is given to someone who has demonstrated: • Excellence in directing their own choruses consis- tently at a high level. • Willingness to share skills with other choruses and directors. • Encouragement of other directors through participation at education schools. • Giving of time and resources for the advancement of the Society through encouragement of directors and demonstrating excellence in performance and singing.

8. Midwest Vocal Express (LOL) Greendale, WI - Josh Umhoefer www.mve.org

9. Sound of Illinois (ILL) Bloomington, IL - Terry Ludwig www.soundofillinois.com

Master Director Presentation Ronald Black, David Calland, Aaron Dale, Clay Hine

10. zero8 (SNOBS) Stockholm, Sweden - Doug Harrington www.zero8.se

51 11. Saltaires (RMD) Wasatch Front, UT - John Sasine www.saltaires.org

12. Pathfinder Chorus (CSD) Fremont, NE - P.D. Stibor www.pathfinderchorus.org

13. Big Orange Chorus (SUN) Jacksonville, FL - Tony DeRosa www.bigorangechorus.com

14. Southern Gateway Chorus (JAD) Western Hills, OH - Joe Connelly www.southerngateway.org

Dave LaBar Award Judd Orff (LOL), 2012 Recipient

This award is given to an emcee who:

• Has achieved outstanding success at the chapter, district, and international levels as an emcee. • Understands how to communicate with the audience as both a pre- senter and an entertainer when appropriate. • Has always used material that is suitable for barbershop audiences of all ages. • Is always prepared and is very comfortable when addressing the audience by developing an excellent rapport.

The Chorus Contest Session #2 will begin at 4:00 pm Convention Survey Information Please tell us what you think about the convention by visiting www.barbershop.org/portland after Saturday, July 7. 52 53 Chorus Contest Session #2 Friday, July 6 - Rose Garden Arena 4:00 pm Welcome ...... Jim Clark Lead, Storm Front, 2010 International Quartet Champion

Presenter ...... Jeff Baker Baritone, , 1996 International Quartet Champion

15. Voices in Harmony (FWD) Bay Area, CA - Dr. Greg Lyne, Master Director www.vihchorus.org

16. Ambassadors of Harmony (CSD) St. Charles, MO - Dr. Jim Henry www.aoh.org

17. Northwest Vocal Project (EVG) Western Washington - Neal Booth www.nvpseattle.com

18. General Assembly Chorus (NSC) Research Triangle Park, NC - Bill Rashleigh & Larry Triplett www.generalassemblychorus.org

19. Music City Chorus (DIX) Nashville, TN - Dusty Schleier www.musiccitychorus.org

54 20. Atlanta Vocal Project (DIX) Atlanta Metro, GA - Clay Hine, Master Director www.atlantavocalproject.com

21. Central Standard (CSD) Metro Kansas City, MO - Rob Mance www.centralstandard.net

22. Heart of America (CSD) Kansas City, MO - David Krause www.hoachorus.com

Joe Liles Lifetime Achievement Award Tom Gentil, 2012 Recipient

This award is given to someone who has demon- strated: • Excellence in directing their own choruses consistently at a high level. • Willingness to share skills with other choruses and directors. • Encouragement of other directors through participation at education schools. • Giving of time and resources for the advancement of the So- ciety through encouragement of directors and demonstrating excellence in performance and singing.

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Board Member Introductions

23. Great Northern Union (LOL) Hilltop, MN - Pete Benson www.gnusings.com

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25. Total Harmony Xperience (SUN) Sunrise, FL - Alex Rubin www.barbershopchorus.com

26. The Alliance (JAD) Greater Central Ohio - Dave Calland, Master Director www.alliancechorus.org

27. Upstate Harmonizers (SLD) Mohawk Valley, NY - Dr. Rob Hopkins www.newhorizonschorus.org

28. SenateAires (EVG) Salem, OR - Steve Morin www.senateaires.org

Swan Song Performance 2011 International Chorus Champion Masters of Harmony Chorus Directed by Mark Hale www.mastersofharmony.org

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3rd place Bronze Medalist

4th place Bronze Medalist

5th place Bronze Medalist

Director Certification Program The director certification program has been designed to include a wide scope of classroom training, demon- strated proficiency, and accomplishment of skills that can move their home chapters forward and experience the success of a strong musical experience, whether it be in their local shows or contest. For additional infor- mation on becoming an applicant, go to the web- site at http://barbershop.org/director-certification-html.

57 Awards/ Pre-show Saturday, July 7 - Rose Garden Arena 6:00 pm Welcome ...... Jeff Baker Baritone, Nightlife, 1996 International Quartet Champion Presenter ...... Alan Lamson Society President Harmony Foundation Collegiate 2012 Barbershop Quartet Champion 2012 Society Hall of Fame Presentation 50th Anniversary - Gala Lads 2012 International Chorus Champion Quartet finals 7:30 pm O Canada! & The Star Spangled Banner Directed by Rick Spencer Society Director of Operations/COO Mic Tester: Quartet placing 11th in semifinals

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Old School 2011 International Quartet Champion Kipp Buckner, Joe Connelly, Jack Pinto, Joe Krones 2012 International Quartet Contest Results

Champion

Silver Medalist

3rd place Bronze Medalist

4th place Bronze Medalist

5th place Bronze Medalist Keep the Whole World Singing Directed by Rick Spencer 59 60 Champions of the past Year/Site Quartet Champs Chorus Champs 1939 Tulsa 1940 New York Flat Foot Four 1941 St. Louis 1942 Grand Rapids 1943 Chicago Four Harmonizers 1944 1945 Detroit 1946 Cleveland 1947 Milwaukee Doctors of Harmony 1948 Oklahoma City 1949 Buffalo Mid-States Four 1950 Omaha Buffalo Bills 1951 Toledo Schmitt Brothers 1952 Kansas City 1953 Detroit Vikings Singing Capital Chorus, Washington, D.C. 1954 Washington D.C. Janesville Chorus, Janesville 1955 Miami Beach Four Hearsemen Ambassadors of Harmony, Michigan City 1956 Minneapolis Confederates Calfornians, Berkeley 1957 Dixie Cotton Boll, Memphis 1958 Columbus Gaynotes Pekins Chorus, Pekin, IL 1959 Chicago Four Pitchikers Chordsmen, San Antonio 1960 Dallas , Dundalk, MD 1961 Philadelphia Suntones Thoroughbreds, Louisville 1962 Kansas City Gala Lads Pekin Chorus, Pekin, IL 1963 Toronto Border Chorders, El Paso 1964 San Antonio Miamians, Miama 1965 Boston Thoroughbreds, Louisville 1966 Chicago Dapper Dans of Harmony, Livingston, NJ 1967 Los Angeles Pekin Chorus, Pekin, IL 1968 Cincinnati Thoroughbreds, Louisville 1969 St. Louis Mark IV Dapper Dans of Harmony, Livingston, NJ 1970 Atlantic City 1971 New Orleans Gentlemen’s Agreement Chorus of the Chesapeake, Dundalk, MD 1972 Atlanta Phoenicians, Phoenix 1973 Portland Dealer’s Choice Southern Gateway Chorus, Western Hills, OH 1974 Kansas City The Thoroughbreds, Louisville 1975 Indianapolis Happiness Emporium , Dallas Metro 1976 San Francisco The Phoenicians, Phoenix 1977 Philadelphia Dukes of Harmony, Scarborough, Ont. 1978 Cincinnati Bluegrass Student Union Thoroughbreds, Louisville 1979 Minneapolis Grandma’s Boys Vocal Majority, Dallas Metro 1980 Salt Lake City Boston Dukes of Harmony, Scarborough, Ont. 1981 Detroit Thoroughbreds, Louisville 1982 Pittsburgh Vocal Majority, Dallas Metro 1983 Seattle Phoenicians, Phoenix 1984 St. Louis Thoroughbreds, Louisville 1985 Minneapolis The New Tradition Vocal Majority, Dallas Metro 1986 Salt Lake City , Alexandria, VA 1987 Hartford Interstate Rivals West Towns Chorus, Lombard, IL 1988 San Antonio Chiefs of Staff Vocal Majority, Dallas Metro

61 Year/Site Quartet Champs Chorus Champs 1989 Kansas City Alexandria Harmonizers, Alexandria, VA 1990 San Fancisco Masters of Harmony, Foothills Cities, CA 1991 Louisville Vocal Majority, Dallas Metro 1992 New Orleans Southern Gateway Chorus, Western Hills, OH 1993 Calgary The Masters of Harmony, Foothills Cities, CA 1994 Pittsburgh Joker’s Wild Vocal Majority, Dallas Metro 1995 Miami Beach Alexandria Harmonizers, Alexandria, VA 1996 Salt Lake City Nightlife Masters of Harmony, Santa Fe Springs, CA 1997 Indianapolis Vocal Majority, Dallas Metro 1998 Atlanta Alexandria Harmonizers, Alexandria, VA 1999 Anaheim FRED Masters of Harmony, Santa Fe Springs, CA 2000 Kansas City Vocal Majority, Dallas Metro 2001 Nashville New Tradition Chorus, Northbrook, IL 2002 Portland Four Voices Masters of Harmony, Santa Fe Springs, CA 2003 Montreal Vocal Majority, Dallas Metro 2004 Louisville Gotcha! Ambassadors of Harmony, St. Charles, MO 2005 Salt Lake City Masters of Harmony, Santa Fe Springs, CA 2006 Indianapolis Vocal Spectrum Vocal Majority, Dallas Metro 2007 Denver Westminster, Westminster, CA 2008 Nashville OC Times Masters of Harmony, Santa Fe Springs, CA 2009 Anaheim Ambassadors of Harmony, St. Charles, MO 2010 Philadelphia Storm Front , Westminster, CA 2011 Kansas City Old School Masters of Harmony, Santa Fe Springs, CA International Seniors Quartet Champions Year Senior Quartet Champs Year Senior Quartet Champs 1986 George Baggish Memorial Quartet 2000 OVER TIME 1987 Close Harmony Tradition 2001 Harmony 1988 Silvertones 2002 Chicago Shuffle 1989 Bayou City Music Committee 2003 The Barons 1990 Grandma’s Beaus 2004 Downstate Express 1991 Old Kids on the Block 2005 Texoma Sound 1992 One More Time 2006 Antique Gold 1993 Rockies IV 2007 Friendly Advice 1994 The New and Improved Industrial 2008 Eureka! Strength Mini-Chorus 2009 Audacity 1995 Reminisce 2010 Resisting-A-Rest 1996 Fatherly Advice 2011 Over Easy 1997 Saturday’s Heroes 2012 Rusty Pipes 1998 Jurrasic Larks 1999 Tri-County Reclamation Project Harmony Foundation Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest Champions Year Senior Quartet Champs Year Senior Quartet Champs 1992 Water Street Junction 2002 Catfish Bend 1993 Heritage Station 2003 HEAT 1994 The Real Deal 2004 Vocal Spectrum 1995 Stop the Presses 2005 Men in Black 1996 Four Voices 2006 Musical Island Boys 1997 Freefall 2007 Road Trip 1998 Prime Cut 2008 Ringmasters 1999 Station 59 2009 The Vagrants 2000 Millennium 2010 Swedish Match 2001 Reprise 2011 Prestige 62 Hall of Fame Honoring a lifetime of landmark achievement and constant devotion to the spread and perpetuation of barbershop harmony

Class of 2004 Class of 2007 * Caroll Adams * Larry Ajer Dr. Harold “Bud” Arberg Confederates Quartet * The Buffalo Bills Quartet Joe Liles * O.C. Cash * Lloyd Steinkamp * Floyd Connett * Phil Embury Class of 2008 * Rupert Hall Gas House Gang * Val Hicks George L. Shields * Freddie King * Dan Waselchuk * C.T. “Deac” Martin David Wright * Geoffrey O’Hara * Maurice “Molly” Regan Class of 2009 * Dean Atlee Snyder Gene Cokeroft * Dr. Sigmund Spaeth * Hugh Ingram * Wilbur Sparks Roger Lewis * Frank Thorne Richard Mathey Jim Richards Class of 2005 Burt Szabo Jim Clancy * Joe Stern Class of 2010 * Dave Stevens * Willis A. Diekema * Dr. Robert D. Johnson Darryl Flinn * Jim Miller * Mac Huff The Suntones Quartet * Lyle Pilcher * Ed Waesche The Mid-States Four

Class of 2006 Class of 2011 * Don Amos * Earl Moon * S.K. Grundy Jerry Orloff * Warren “Buzz” Haeger * Walter Latzko Class of 2012 * Marty Mendro Bluegrass Student Union * Lou Perry Jay Giallombardo * Hal Staab * Rudy Hart Drayton Justus * Lou Laurel * deceased 63 64

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