Southeastern Harmony District Fall Convention 2024

2024 International Chorus Preliminary and Southeastern Harmony District Quartet Championship Contests - Oct. 11-13

  • General Information Registration/Tickets
  • NEW - Event T-Shirt
  • Venue
  • Hotel Information
  • Draw - Quartets and Choruses
  • Mic Tester Chorus
  • Program
  • Judging Panel
  • Photo Order Form



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 is open from August 5th to September 22nd.

Every competitor should purchase a registration for the convention, $58 (plus fees) Early Bird until midnight September 27th, Full price begins the next day, September 28th, at $68 (plus fees.).  Registration can be purchased through EventBrite at 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).
 


NEW - Event T-Shirt

The district is proud to offer an event t-shirt for our Fall Convention at Gadsden City High School.  You can order from sizes XS - 5X for $30 (plus EventBrite transaction fee). The shirt is listed as an Add-On at the Ticket Order link.

VENUE

Gadsden City High School
1917 Black Creek Parkway, Gadsden, AL 35904





HOTEL INFORMATION

Contestants and guests are highly encouraged to book with the hotel below, pricing is $109 per night. Please use the links provided. If calling, please ask for the "Southeastern Harmony District" block of rooms. Upgrades on the rooms may be available for an additional charge and are limited.

Headquarter Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Gadsden
116 Walker Street
Gadsden, AL 35904

256-538-2100
Rate: $109
Use group code "SHD" to make your reservation by phone or
CLICK THE LINK TO BOOK THE SHD RATE
SHD - Fairfield Inn & Suites Gadsden -BOOK NOW

Hampton Inn Gadsden/Attalla
206 Walker St
Gadsden, AL 35904

Rate: $129
CLICK THE LINK TO BOOK THE SHD RATE
SHD Hampton Inn Gadsden/Attalla BOOKING LINK

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gadsden W
106 Walker St
Gadsden, AL 35904

256-691-0225
Rate: $159
Use group code "SHD" to make your reservation by phone or
CLICK THE LINK TO BOOK THE SHD RATE
SHD - Holiday Inn Express - Gadsden - BOOK NOW


Quartet & Chorus Draw 

Coming October 1st.


Mic Tester Chorus

The All Voices (mic tester) Chorus will meet at 8:30 am for rehearsal on Saturday.  


​​Program
All times posted are Central.  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 AND LOCATIONS ARE UNOFFICIAL UNTIL OCTOBER 1st. TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
  • Friday
    • 2:00-5:30 pm Registration - Faifield
    • 2:00-6:00 pm Marketplace - Fairfield
    • 3:30 - 5:00 pm Quartet walk-ons - Gadsden City High School (GCHS)
    • 6:00 - 7:30 pm Registration - GCHS
    • 7:00 pm Quartet Semi Finals - GCHS
    • 10:00 pm (approx.) Quartet Evaluations - Fairfield
  • Saturday
    • 8:00-10:00 am Registration - GCHS
    • 8:30 am All Voices Barbershop Chorus Rehearsal - GCHS
    • 10:00 am Chorus Contest - GCHS
    • 1:30 pm (approx.) Chorus Evaluations - GCHS
    • 3:00 pm Quartet Finals - GCHS
    • 5:30 pm (approx.) Quartet Finalist Evaluations - Fairfield
    • 8:00 pm District Show - GCHS 
    • 9:00 pm (approx.) District Chordatorium and Afterglow - Faifield
  • Sunday
    • 8:00 am Worship/Gospel Sing - TBD

Judging Panel

Here are the judges who are on the official panel: 

  • ADM - Bob Lawson (RMD) and Steve Tremper (NSC)
  • MUS – Johnny Burgarin (RMD) and Rafi Hasib (MAD)
  • PER – Clay Monson (MAD) and Brian O'Dell (JAD)
  • SNG – David Mills (SUN) and Tim Waurick (MAD)
Practice Panel:
  • ADM Candidates - David Murphree (SHD)(Chorus Only) - Chris Rodgers (SUN)
  • PER Candidates - Christopher Loftin (SHD)(Quartet Only)

Photos

Please use the following photo order form to secure your quartet/chorus posed photo.
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