WESTUNES, established in 1951, is the official publication of the Far WesterWn District AssociatioEn of ChaptersSin the BarbTershop HarmUony Society, Inc. NMEagS azine Volume 58 Fall 2008 Number 3 Miller Photography Louisville, Kentucky Left Lorin May BHS, Below OC Times 2008 International Quartet Champions Masters of Harmony 2008 International Chorus Champions The FAR WESTERN DISTRICT includes Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada and Southern Utah WESTUNES, established in 1951, is the official publication of the Far WesterWn District AssociatioEn of ChaptersS in the BarbTershop HarmUony Society, Inc. NMEagS azine WESTUNES Staff 2008 Far Western District VIPs Editor President Bob Lally Table of Contents Ray S. Rhymer 1357 School House Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93108 4339 Whispering Oaks Circle Granite Bay, CA 95746 805-969-9701 E: [email protected] Feature Articles 916-791-2134 E: [email protected] Executive Vice President Ivan Jensen 9172 N. Brave Drive Tucson, AZ. 85743 5 & 36 HCW Pictures 11 FWD Quartet Champions - VocalEase Division 1 SCW Editor 520-572-2347 [email protected] Immediate Past President Bill Cale 13 International and FWD Chorus Champions - Mike Martin Masters of Harmony 9951 River View Cir Stockton, CA 95209-4165 2262 Bagley Ave Los Angeles, CA 90034-1109 14 Youth Harmony Camp 209-473-2326 E: [email protected] 310-558-4949 E: [email protected] 15 International Quartet Champions - OC Times Secretary Dick Girvin 16 Open Letter to Chapter Presidents Division 2 SCE Editor 34888 Lyn Ave Hemet, CA 92545 17 Nashville FWD Quartet Pictures Dick Girvin 951-926-8644 E: [email protected] 18 Nashville FWD Chorus Pictures 34888 Lyn Ave Hemet, CA 92545 Treasurer Jim Sherman 951-926-8644 E: [email protected] 2853 Lexford Ave San Jose, CA 95124 2007 Board of Directors & Div Dig 408-265-9034 E: [email protected] Division 3 NCWH Editor Society Board Member: FWD/EVG 2 President Bob Lally John Heather Lou Benedict 4 Executive Vice President Ivan Jensen 1058 Celilo Dr Sunnyvale CA, 94087-4004 121 N. Upas Escondido, CA 92025 6-10 District Management Team Articles 408-732-3276 E: [email protected] 760-747-3736 C: 760-271-6777 E: [email protected] 24-35 Division DVP Articles & Division Digests Division 4 NCENN Editor Division Vice Presidents Ads Roger Perkins Division 1 SCW Bernard Priceman 11493 Sherwood Way Auburn, CA 95602 5150 Avenida Hacienda Tarzana, CA 91356 IFC 2008 SAI Intʼl Champions Harborlites Show 530-823-0339 E: [email protected] 818-345-4125 E: [email protected] 3 “Travel With The Stars” Ron Black Cruise Division 2 SCE Gene Clements 3 Sidewinders CD Division 5 ASNSU Editor 21725 Esmalte Mission Viejo, CA 92692-1029 3 Stardust CD 949-581-5544 E: [email protected] 4 SAI Sacramento Valley Show Frank Ortega Division 3 NCWH Steve Sammonds 10 A Tonic Explosion 120 E Canyon Creek Dr Gilbert, AZ 85295-1516 1128 Beaumont Drive San Jose, CA 95129 10 2008 Pan Pacific Convention 480-306-4222 E: [email protected] 408-252-4093 E: [email protected] 10 VocalEase Division 4 NCENN Jim Turnmire 12 Hi-Fidelity 1349 East El Paso Fresno, CA 93720-2638 14 MidWinter Convention in Pasadena WebMaster 559-432-8778 E: [email protected] Keith Eckhardt Division 5 ASNSU Gordon Bergthold District Notices 5449 Robert Rd Pollock Pines, CA 95726 1577 Prescott View Place Prescott, AZ 86301-1551 530-644-4151 E: [email protected] 928-445-8256 [email protected] 14 International MidWinter in Pasadena FWD Webpage: http://www.spebsqsafwd.org/ 19 FWD Fall Convention Registration WESTUNES and FWD data continuously updated. 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David Haedtler E: [email protected] TN 37203-3704 Please identify people in photos clearly. or use the secure Society website login FWD Official Address https://ebiz.barbershop.org/ebusiness/ 1- page ad is 9.5”h x 7.375”w 34888 Lyn Ave Hemet, CA 92545 951-926-8644 E: [email protected] Fall 2008 • WES T UNES 1 and at the same time give some young men the District President thrill of a lifetime. There will also be a special event in Pasadena for the rest of us. It will be the chance to perform in a chorus composed of interest - Bob Lally ed barbershoppers living in California. You will get an opportunity to sing two great arrangements 1357 School House Road under the direction of Dr. Greg Lyne to open the Santa Barbara, CA 93108 Friday night show. Materials will be provided in (805) 969-9701 advance, and details will be readily available on the E: [email protected] Society and District web sites. Believe me, singing in a large group like this with Greg Lyne directing is an experience you’ll never forget. Sometimes when it’s time to write one of these articles it’s difficult to find something pertinent to say. Well this • In March our District will be making more history time it’s different because there are so many things I when we join with the Rocky Mountain District to want to tell you about. So, pardon me if it’s a little hold a combined International Preliminary jumbled, but here goes. Convention and Contest in Las Vegas. This should make not only for a very high level quartet contest, • Everyone knows by now about the great showing by but an opportunity to join together with our broth - the Far Western District at the International ers from the East for some great casual singing and Convention in Nashville in July… 6 Quartets, 3 fun. To add to the mix, we’re also holding a small Choruses and 4 College Quartets. Gold Medals in chorus contest for any chorus in our District with 30 Quartet and Chorus plus additional medals in Chorus singers or less that would like to compete for score and College Quartet. Congratulations to only in lieu of competing in their own all of our competitors for their fine Motto: Division Contest to qualify for the Fall con - showing. Also, the Chorus Gold was test. There will also be groups from Rocky handed off by last year’s champ, also Together Mountain, so we have to limit our entry to from the Far Western District. the first 10 of our choruses to submit their in entry. It should be a great way to qualify for • Remember that we’re just approaching District in a really fun environment. the season to elect new Chapter offi - Harmony! cers; I hope your nominating commit - Well, as you can see, our future is filled with a lot of tees have been busy. We will again be offering mul - opportunities for making music, learning our craft and tiple Leadership Academies (our very own replace - just plain having fun. There’s truly something for every - ment for COTS) with separate sessions in Northern one, so start making your plans now, and I’ll see you California, Southern California and Arizona. They there. If you can’t find the information you need any - will again be one-day sessions at a very modest cost, where else, feel free to drop me a line, and I’ll be so I hope you’ll send your entire board plus any happy to steer you in the right direction. other interested members. Be sure and send your Chapter Secretary since there will be special train - Finally, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the ing in the new Society computer system. service of two fine men who worked diligently to make your musical experience and mine a better one. Jim • Next year our District will have the honor of hosting Crowley has had to step down from his post as Chair of both the Midwinter Convention in Pasadena in Chorus Director Development, and Jerry Fairchild has January AND the International Convention in relinquished his position as Chair of Music & Anaheim in July. Both of these events will be loaded Performance.