2026 International Quartet Preliminary and Southeastern Harmony District Chorus Championship Contests - March 20-22
- Message from our President
- Digital Program
- General Information Registration/Tickets
- LIVESTREAM INFO
- Venue
- Hotel Information
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Draw - Quartets and Choruses
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Mic Tester Chorus
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Program/Ads
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Judging Panel
- Photo Order Form
Spring is just around the corner, and so is our Spring Convention! We will convene together at Knoxville Catholic High School in Knoxville, TN on March 20-22 to determine the 2026 District Chorus Champion and Quartet qualifiers to International in St. Louis this summer!
Convention registration and lodging information continue to be available on the website. If you haven't registered yet, open your computer ASAP and take care of that right away! We are also planning some more of the fun activities we added to our conventions last year which have been a hit!. We would love to see all of you attend the convention whether you're competing or not! You won't want to miss it!
In Harmony,
Bob Davenport
President
Digital Program
Registration & Instructions for Competitors
Every competitor should have their quartet admin or chorus manager complete the contest entry at members.barbershop.org. Each competitor must be a member of the Barbershop Harmony Society and current on their dues. Each quartet must be registered with BHS (standard package minimum) and current on their dues at the time of the contest. Each chorus must be current for all members crossing the stage. Contest entry for quartets and choruses is open until March 2nd.
Every competitor should purchase a registration for the convention, $77 for an Early- Bird Competitor ticket and $67 for guests (plus fees) Early Bird until midnight March 6th, Full price begins the next day, March 7th, at $87 for competitors and $77 for guests (plus fees.). Registration can be purchased at this link: BUY YOUR CONTESTANT REGISTRATION HERE. A paper registration form can be DOWNLOADED here.
Every contestant should make arrangements for their hotel at our Southeastern Harmony District hotel (below).
LIVESTREAM
- Friday Quartet Semi-Final Contest
- Saturday Chorus Contest
- Saturday Quart Final Contest
VENUE
Special reminder, we are at a school, no alcohol or tobacco items allowed anywhere on school property.
Knoxville Catholic High School
9245 Fox Lonas Rd NW, Knoxville TN 37923
HOTEL INFORMATION
Contestants and guests are highly encouraged to book with the hotel below, pricing beginning at $122 per night. Please use the link provided.
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Headquarter Hotel |
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Quartet & Chorus Draw
Click here for the Quartet and Chorus Matrices.
Mic Tester Chorus
The All Voices (mic tester) Chorus will meet at 8:30-9:15 am for rehearsal ON STAGE on Saturday.
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Program
All times posted are Eastern. Contest events may run early or long for the end time, and will affect the start time of the events that follow it. Please listen for announcements from the Presenter at each contest for any adjustment to times.
SCHEDULE
ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN. LOCATIONS AND TIMES ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL MARCH 9th. TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.- Friday
- 2:00-5:30 pm Registration - Holiday Inn
- 3:30-5:00 pm Quartet walk-ons - Knoxville Catholic High School
- 6:00 - 7:30 pm Registration - Knoxville Catholic High School
- 6:30 pm Door Open - Knoxville Catholic High School
- 7:00 pm Quartet Semi Finals - Knoxville Catholic High School
- 10:00 pm (approx.) Quartet Feedback Session - Holiday Inn
- Saturday
- 8:00 - 10:00 am Registration - Knoxville Catholic High School
- 8:30 - 9:15 am All Voices Barbershop Chorus Rehearsal - Knoxville Catholic High School ON STAGE
- 9:30 Doors open - Knoxville Catholic High School
- 10:00 am Chorus Contest - Knoxville Catholic High School
- 1:00 pm (approx.) Chorus Feedback Session - Knoxville Catholic High School
- 3:30 pm Quartet Finals - Knoxville Catholic High School
- 5:00 pm (approx.) Quartet/Chorus Showcase - Knoxville Catholic High School
- 7:00 pm (approx.) District Chordatorium and Afterglow - Holiday Inn
- 7:00 pm (approx.) Quartet Final Feedback Session - Holiday Inn
ADS for Digital Program and Livestream
Ads are available for our Digital Program or Livestream for $25 each, both for $50. Contact Michael Giddens at vp-cdd@southeasternharmony.org and David Murphree at bmal@southeasternharmony.org to place an ad. Deadline is Wednesday March 18th.JUDGES
ADM - Steve Tremper (NSC), Bill Hawken (ONT)MUS - Mark Hale (FWD), Patrick McAlexander (SWD)
PER - Jon Kready (CSD), Doug Smeltz (JAD)
SNG - Jeremy Conover (SHD), Ryan Wisniewski (SWD)
CANDIDATES
ADM - Diane Patterson (NED), Brett Randolph (CSD)
MUS - Matt Webber (CSD)
SNG - Darin Drown (RMD), Dan Rohovit (SWD)
Photos
PLEASE NOTE: New photographer. If paying by check, please see the form for the new payee.Posed photos of your quartet or chorus are available by filling out the form and bringing it to convention.
