Barbershop Convention Brings 10,000 to Anaheim; Dick Van Dyke Named Honorary Life Member; Santa Fe Springs Chorus Pursues Fourth World Championship.ANAHEIM, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 28, 1999-- Across North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , they're brushing off their sequined se·quin n. 1. A small shiny ornamental disk, often sewn on cloth; a spangle. 2. A gold coin of the Venetian Republic. Also called zecchino. tr.v. costumes, practicing their dance steps and testing their pitch pipes in anticipation of a tough contest. They're barbershop singers, and this week, more than 10,000 of them will converge in Anaheim for the 61st annual competition of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America, June 27 - July 4. Among them: legendary entertainer Dick Van Dyke  This page is protected from moves until disputes have been resolved on the .The reason for its protection is listed on the protection policy page. , who will become an honorary life member and perform on stage Saturday night as bass singer in a quartet. The wholesome, family-oriented activities of the barbershop convention are open to all. "You just won't find a happier group of people than barbershoppers," said SPEBSQSA SPEBSQSA Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (now Barbershop Harmony Society) Convention Manager John Schneider John Schneider is the name of the following unrelated people:
"Wherever we go, we're told we're one of the best conventions the city has ever hosted. Everyone comes for one reason -- to share the love of harmony and friendship that is the very heart of barbershopping." The week's activities open with Celebrate Youth on Tuesday. Combining the fun of an old-fashioned sing-along with the excitement of young barbershop quartets, the free event showcases the commitment to young singers that is the cornerstone of SPEBSQSA's service project, SingAmerica. The International Quartet Contest opens in the Arrowhead Pond on Wednesday, with 43 quartets from the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, Great Britain Great Britain, officially United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, constitutional monarchy (2005 est. pop. 60,441,000), 94,226 sq mi (244,044 sq km), on the British Isles, off W Europe. The country is often referred to simply as Britain. and Sweden competing for the world championship. The top 20 quartets return for the semifinals Thursday night, with the top 10 survivors battling it out in the Saturday night finals. A Thursday noontime noon·time n. See noon. Massed Sing will draw more than 7,000 singers together for a free concert on "Harmony Lane" (formerly called Convention Way) between the Hilton Anaheim Located in Anaheim, CA, adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center and across the street from Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure the Hilton Anaheim is among the largest convention hotels on the West Coast of the United States. The Hotel features over 1576. and Marriott hotels. Everyone is welcome to hear some great performances and share the fun of singing as a community. Champion quartets and choruses from six separate men's and women's organizations This is a list of women's organisations. International
Young singers from across North America take the stage in the finals of the MBNA MBNA Monument Builders of North America MBNA Mercedes-Benz North America MBNA Maryland Bank, National Association MBNA Maryland Bank North America MBNA Mount Baker Nurses Association (Bellingham, Washington) America Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest on Friday at 10 a.m. in the Hilton Anaheim. Twenty-four top collegiate quartets will vie for the title, captured last year by Prime Cut from Emory University Emory University (ĕm`ərē), near Atlanta, Ga.; coeducational; United Methodist; chartered as Emory College 1836, opened 1837 at Oxford. It became Emory Univ. in 1915 and in 1919 moved to Atlanta. in Atlanta. Music and Americana go hand in hand at Disneyland on Friday, as barbershop performers take various stages around the park for Disneyland's Barbershop Quartet Festival. The 130-man Alexandria Harmonizers Chorus, 1998 champions, perform at the Plaza Gardens Stage at 1:30 p.m., and strolling quartets will throng Main Street U.S.A. throughout the day. The major public show of the week takes place Friday evening. SPEBSQSA's Association of International Champions will rock the Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. Much of the Anaheim Convention Center has been renovated in recent years with state-of-the-art facilities. Arena at 7:30 p.m. Twelve past champion quartets and the AIC AIC Association des Infermières Canadiennes. Chorus are featured in the show. Tickets will be available at the door and in advance by calling 714/740-4547. More than 1,200 men will take the stage Saturday for the International Chorus Contest. Santa Fe Springs' own Masters of Harmony The Masters of Harmony are a 135-member men's barbershop chorus, based in Santa Fe Springs, California. Founded in 1986 with a few dozen men, they rose to stardom under the tutelage of director Dr. Greg Lyne. Chorus will try for its fourth world championship against competition from 22 other choruses from the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Sweden and Australia. The International Quartet Contest finals conclude at 7 p.m. on Saturday, when the society's newest quartet champion is crowned. Dick Van Dyke will be honored as a life member of the society in a special ceremony during this event. Van Dyke is a longtime fan of the style, stretching back to high school days, and recently appeared with a quartet on his CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. series "Diagnosis Murder." A convention registration is required for admission to contest sessions. These may be purchased in advance by calling the barbershop convention at 714/740-4547, or during the convention at the ticket office in the Marriott. Show tickets for the MBNA America Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest and the World Harmony Jamboree are available in advance by calling SPEBSQSA at 800/876-SING, or at the door. Public Events at the Barbershop Convention -- For ticket information, call 714/740-4547 or visit www.barbershop.org Tuesday, June 29 Registration opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Celebrate Youth Ice Cream Social California Ballroom - Hilton Admission Free! Wednesday, June 30 Registration opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Gold Medal Hour: Chat with world champion quartet Revival Avila B Room - Hilton Free! 9:30 a.m.- 11 a.m. Master Class: Demonstration by world champion chorus The Alexandria Harmonizers California Ballroom - Hilton Free! 12:15 p.m. - 3:30 pm. Quartet Quarterfinals Session No. 1 Arrowhead Pond By registration; purchase in Marriott Salon H 7:15 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Quartet Quarterfinals Session No. 2 Arrowhead Pond By registration; purchase in Marriott Salon H Thursday, July 1 Registration opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Gospel Sing: Lift up your voice in harmony Crystal Cathedral Free! 10 a.m. - noon Sing with the Champs: Ordinary folks sing with world champion quartets Marquis Ballroom - Marriott Hotel Free! Noon Massed Sing: 7,000 people join together in a free outdoor concert/ sing along In Front of Hilton Hotel Free! 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. World Harmony Jamboree Quartets and choruses from around the world in a gala concert California Ballroom - Hilton $15, available at door 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Sing with the Champs Marquis Ballroom - Marriott Hotel Free! 7:15 p.m. - 10 p.m. Quartet Semifinals Arrowhead Pond By registration; purchase in Marriott Salon H 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Chorditorium California Ballroom - Hilton Free! Friday, July 2 Registration opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Contest 24 quartets from around the world vie for college crown California Ballroom - Hilton $8, at door 1:20 p.m.- 2 p.m. Disneyland's Barbershop Festival featuring World Champs, the Alexandria Harmonizers Barbershop quartets featured on stages throughout the park, and a special concert with the 130-man Alexandria Harmonizers Plaza Gardens stage Disneyland admission required 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Show of Champions: 12 world champs in a gala concert Convention Arena $35 10:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Mixed Group Presentations "Mixed quartets" (Men and women) perform in free concert California Ballroom - Hilton Free! Saturday, July 3 Registration opens at 9 a.m. and closes at noon 10:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. Chorus Contest 23 choruses face off in the World Series of Barbershop Harmony Arrowhead Pond 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Quartet Finals The Big Show: championship round of the international quartet contest Dick Van Dyke receives honorary membership Arrowhead Pond By registration; purchase in Marriott Salon H 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Chorditorium California Ballroom - Hilton Free! Sunday, July 4 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Church Services with New Tradition Chorus The New Tradition Chorus is a men's barbershop chorus based in Northbrook, IL, in the Chicago area. Founded in 1982, they have competed at the International Chorus Contest of the Barbershop Harmony Society 18 times, winning a medal on every attempt. Crystal Cathedral Free! |
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