This is the logistical informational power point I created for the members.

2. • Letter from the President
Index
• Directors Thoughts
• Contact information (Chorus Manager, Chapter President, Chorus Host)
• Marriott Downtown – HQ Hotel
• Downtown Map
• Getting from the Airport to the Hotel
• First time in Philly?
• What’s going on today? Tuesday
• What’s going on today? Wednesday
• What’s going on today? Thursday
• What’s going on today? Friday
• What’s going on today? Saturday
• Schedule of Major Events
• Central Standard Rehearsal Schedule
• Webcast Information
• Collegiate Quartet Contest Order of Appearance
• Collegiate Quartet Contest “TOP 5” worksheet
• International Quartet Contest Order of Appearance
• International Quartet Contest “TOP 20” worksheet and Order of Appearance
• International Quartet “TOP 10” worksheet and Order of Appearance
• International Quartet “TOP 5” Finals worksheet
• 2010 International Chorus Contest Order of Appearance
• 2010 Philly Chorus Competitors qualifying scores
• Contest Site Chorus Pattern
• Philadelphia Convention Center Contest Site cs 1
• FAQ

3. Letter from the President
Gentlemen –I wanted to take a moment and share with you my thoughts on Central Standard competing at
International. First off wow, a chorus that was started just a few years ago has arrived on the “big” stage. This is
an opportunity for us to introduce ourselves to the barbershop world. It’s an opportunity to show that it
doesn’t matter how many guys you have, 30 guys can produce a huge sound and perform at an “A” level. All of
that stuff aside it is going to be a great week of brotherhood for us as a chorus but also as with other members
of the society.
I hope you are prepared for a great week. Please take some time to enjoy Philadelphia, there are tons of
historic landmarks within walking distance of our hotel. Take some time to sing a tag in the hotel lobby and
make new friends. We have worked hard in the past few months and have grown as a chorus, this is our
opportunity to show the greater barbershop community what CS is all about. This is going to be a great week
for the chapter.
Brandon
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4. Directors Thoughts
Gentlemen –
Well here we are…about to head to Philadelphia as the Central States District champion chorus. Wow! Can
you believe it’s almost time? It’s certainly been a fun ride since Lincoln, hasn’t it?
The convention experience will be special for all of us, for many different reasons. It may be your first trip to
the eastern part of the U.S. Or, it may be the thrill of attending your first society international convention. For
some, it will be the first time you ever compete at international. But for all of us, it will be the first time Central
Standard performs on the international stage. And YOU get to be part of that experience – that history. It’s
unlikely that the exact same group of guys will come together for a performance like this one again. And there
won’t be another “first time” like this one for Central Standard. We’ll get to make a bit of history. How
awesome is that?
After all the preparations, hard work, planning and sweat that have led up to Philly, our time on stage will come
and then be part of the past. So, savor the international experience together – the trip out, the rehearsals with
each other, the CSD pep rally, meeting other barbershoppers from around the world, taking in the contests, the
AIC show, seeing other choruses and quartets, singing tags, making new friends near and far, and most of all,
having FUN! Much like Harmony U, the international convention will be one of the highlights of your
barbershop life. So whether it’s your first international, or one of many, remember, it’s your first time with
Central Standard.
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5. Directors Thoughts
In addition to your own personal goals for the contest, keep this one in mind – when the curtain opens, YOU
have the power to take people to a different place - to entertain them, to make them laugh, smile, cry, or
maybe put their arm around the one they love. It’s a chance to make a difference in someone’s life for a few
minutes, to take them somewhere else, and maybe even inspire them in a way they didn’t think possible. There
are few times in life where we get the chance to do that AND wrap it up in the gift of music…pure,
unaccompanied, made from nothing but our voices and from the heart. That is one of the greatest gifts you
can share.
And after Philly, our ride continues – this contest isn’t our “destination.” It’s just one stop on our journey
together. I hope you have a wonderful, fantastic convention. It’s been a pleasure to stand out front. I’ll have
the best seat in the house on Friday, July 2, because it will be with each of you.
Thank you for the gift you have given me. My wish has already come true.
Love you guys –
Mike
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6. Contact Information
Chorus Manager: Chris Hecker
cwhecker@yahoo.com
Mobile: (816) 617-4599
Chapter President: Brandon Yarbrough
blyarbrough@gmail.com
Mobile: (319) 269-9645
Chorus Host: Art Marble
marbleart9@aol.com
Mobile: (912) 655-8712
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7. Marriott Downtown – HQ Hotel
Lobby
Front Entrance Link to the Marriott Bar
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8. Marriott Downtown – HQ Hotel
Lounge Grand Ballroom
Rooms Available: 400 (Suites great for hospitality room)
Room Rate: $129.00 for Regular Room King or Double, Suites Available – 62% off Rack
Valet Parking: $43.00/day
Restaurant: Full Service & Buffet, Breakfast $19.00, Wi-Fi $9.99/Day, Free in Lobby
Rehearsal Space: At Convention Center, two rooms available. Schedule set up by Hotel
and Chorus Managers
Distance to Contest Site: Attached (no shuttles)
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9. Downtown Map
North
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10. Getting from the Airport to the Hotel
Link to the SEPTA Train Site
Airport to Hotel (Marriott Downtown in City Center)
Airport Terminal Stop – choose which terminal
Market East Station (12th and Filbert Streets) – one block from Hotel
Approximately 30 min direct trip
Travel between City Center and the Airport is a Zone 5 Peak Fare at all times.
Payment types onboard – Cash, ticket, or pass – NO CREDIT CARDS
A – Advanced Sales
OB – On Board Purchase
Between Center City Philadelphia and Zone 5 stations
$6.00 | (A) Peak one-way fare
$7.00 | (OB) Peak one-way fare
$11.75 | (A) Peak round trip fare
$14.00 | (OB) Peak round trip fare
One day convenience pass - $6.00
Good for up to 8 rides on any bus, trolley or subway route in one day
Not valid for regional rail – ie. Not valid for trip from Airport
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11. First time in Philly?
Experience all that Philadelphia has to offer. Hit the cobblestone streets and awaken your inner explorer in the
city that embraces past and progress. Treat your senses to bustling open-air markets and art that inspires in the
city's eclectic galleries. Watch history come to life and soak up some of the country’s most celebrated culinary
creations and phenomenal nightlife. Here are seven Philadelphia first-timer must-sees:
1. Trolley Tour
Hop on a burgundy and green Victorian-style open-air trolley and make memories while you hear the full
Philadelphia story from an expert guide. The trolley gives you unlimited, 24-hour, hop-on, hop-off access to 20
major attractions, including the Betsy Ross House, Reading Terminal, LOVE Park, the Rodin Museum, and
Society Hill. Tours depart throughout the day from the northeast corner of Fifth and Market streets.
2. Liberty Bell
Take a photo with an American icon and an international symbol of freedom. On display at its new home – the
Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park -- the 2,000-pound Liberty Bell is a free attraction
housed in a glass building overlooking Independence Hall. Learn the facts, myths, and the history behind the
crack and get an X-ray view of the bell’s inner-workings.
3. Philadelphia Museum of Art
Follow in Sylvester Stallone's footsteps and run skyward on the famed stairway featured in the film "Rocky" and
its numerous hard-hitting sequels. Step inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Greek-style building and get
inspired by more than 225,000 brilliant works of art.
4. Cheesesteak Challenge
Wrap your taste buds around a cheese-whiz-dripping cheesesteak sandwich. A Philadelphia favorite since 1930, the famed
comfort food consists of thinly sliced steak, and your choice of melted cheese, and grilled onions on a long Italian roll. Locals
debate which institution offers the best — Pat's or Geno's. Both are open 24/7 and located across the street from each other.
Head to Passyunk Avenue in the heart of South Philly to decide for yourself.
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12. First time in Philly?
5. Reading Terminal Market
This lively bazaar at 12th and Arch streets maintains its 1893 roots as the largest public market under one roof. Reading Terminal
Market's variety will astonish visitors with Amish baked goods, free-range meats, fresh produce, ethnic spices, handmade jewelry,
and pottery.
6. National Constitution Center
See freedom firsthand and take a virtual tour with the late Peter Jennings at the first and only museum in the nation dedicated to
telling the story of the U.S. Constitution – the National Constitution Center. Located at Independence Mall and offering more
than 100 interactive exhibits, this groundbreaking museum lets you take the Presidential Oath of Office and fill a seat on the
Supreme Court.
7. The Franklin Institute and the Academy of Natural Sciences
These two attractions house scientific innovation and are among the oldest museums in Philadelphia. Explore the life and death
of a star or pinpoint distant galaxies at The Franklin Institute's Fels Planetarium, the nation's second oldest. Located on 20th
Street, the museum's traveling and permanent exhibits offer in-depth looks at everything from mummy forensics to Ben Franklin's
lightning rod.
Next, walk to the Academy of Natural Sciences on 19th Street and experience a tropical garden filled with butterflies from around
the world. Connect with nature with sensory-pleasing visits to the watershed exhibit, Dinosaur Hall, and the Live Animal
Center.
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13. What's going on today? Tuesday
Harmony Marketplace & Lounge Convention Center 9:00am-6:00pm
Harmony University Classes See Convention Program 10:00am - 4:00pm
Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Championship See Convention Program 6:00pm-10:00pm
Tag Team On Stage See Convention Program 9:10pm
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14. What’s going on today? Wednesday
Harmony Marketplace / Lounge Convention Center 9:00am-8:00pm
Quartet Quarterfinals Quartet Finals Convention Center 10:00am-9:30pm
3 Men & A Melody on Stage Convention Center 10:49am
High Definition on Stage Convention Center 1:47pm
Skyline on Stage Convention Center 8:32pm
AOH Rehearsal Marriott GB Salon G/H 3:00pm – 5:00pm
New Tradition Rehearsal Sheraton Liberty "A“ 7:30pm – 10:30pm
Alexandria Harmonizers Rehearsal Doubletree Hotel 8:30am - 10:30am, 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Chorus of the Chesapeake Lowes Ballroom 8:00pm – 10:00pm
The Cottonwood Chorus Sheraton Liberty “A” 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Pathfinders Sheraton Liberty “A” 8:00am – 10:00am
Music City Chorus Marriott GB Salon G/H 9:45pm – 11:30pm
Circle City Sound Sheraton Liberty “D” 9:00am – 11:00am
Midwest Vocal Project Courtyard JU 7:30pm – 9:00pm
The Big Apple Chorus Sheraton Liberty “D” 1:30pm – 3:30pm
The Vocal Agenda Hampton Inn 8:00am – 9:00am, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
The Northern Lights Courtyard GB 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Heart of America Courtyard JU 9:00pm – 10:30pm
Midwest Vocal Express Sheraton Liberty “D” 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Westminster Marriott Liberty 11:00pm – 1:00am
Sound of the Rockies Marriott Liberty 9:00pm – 10:30pm
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15. What’s going on today? Thursday
Master Class - Ambassadors of Harmony Mariott GB 9:00am-9:50am
Marketplace / Lounge Convention Center 9:00am-7:30pm
Quartet Semifinals Convention Center 11:00am-3:00pm
AIC Show (additional cost) Convention Center 7:30pm-10:00pm
VM Rehearsal Loews Ballroom 9:00am – 12:00pm, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Southern Gateway Marriott Liberty 9:00am – 11:00am, 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Chorus of the Chesapeake Loews Ballroom 7:30pm – 10:00pm
The Cottonwood Chorus Sheraton Liberty “A” 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Pathfinders CC Warm-Up Room 8:45am – 9:45am
Music City Chorus Marriott GB 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Circle City Sound Sheraton Liberty “D” 9:00am – 11:00am
Northwest Vocal Project Courtyard JU 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Big Apple Chorus Sheraton Liberty “D” 11:00am – 12:30pm, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
The Vocal Agenda Hampton Inn 8:00am – 10:00am, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
The Northern Lights Courtyard GB 8:30am – 10:00am, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Heart of America Courtyard JU 9:00am – 10:30am, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Sound of Illinois Marriott Liberty 2:00pm – 4:00pm
One Voice Marriott Independence 6:00pm – 8:00pm, 10:00pm – 12:00pm
Midwest Vocal Express Sheraton Liberty “D” 3:30pm – 6:00pm
Westminster Marriott Independence 10:00pm – 12:00pm
The Big Orange Chorus Courtyard GB 10:00am – 11:30am, 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Sound of the Rockies Lowes Regency 4:00pm – 5:30pm
CSD PEP RALLY Marriott GB 3:30pm – 4:30pm
KC Metro Lowes 5:30pm – 7:30pm
KC Metro Marriott GB 10:00pm – 11:30pm
The Alliance Courtyard GB 3:00pm – 4:30pm
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16. What’s going on today? Friday
Marketplace & Lounge Convention Center 9:00am-9:30pm
Chorus Contest Session #1 Convention Center 10:00am - 2:00pm
Chorus Contest Session #2 Convention Center 4:00pm - 8:30pm
AOH Rehearsal Marriott GB 12:15pm – 2:15pm, 5:00pm – 6:45pm
Mountaintown Singers Hampton Inn 8:30am – 9:45am
New Tradition Sheraton Liberty “A” 7:00am – 8:30am
Vocal Majority Loews Ballroom 7:30am – 10:30am
Southern Gateway Marriott Liberty 8:00am – 10:15am
Chorus of the Chesapeake Courtyard GB 8:00am – 11:00am
The Cottontown Chorus Sheraton Liberty “A” 8:45am – 10:00am
Pathfinder Chorus Sheraton Liberty “D” 8:45am – 11:00am
Music City Chorus Marriott GB 8:30am – 9:15am, 10:45am – 12:15pm
Circle City Sound Sheraton Independence 10:00am – 12:30pm
The Big Apple Chorus Sheraton Liberty “A” 11:00am – 3:00pm
The Northern Lights Courtyard GB 11:00am – 1:00pm
Heart of America Courtyard JU 8:30am – 10:00am, Pattern 4:11pm, On stage 5:07pm
One Voice Marriott Liberty 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Midwest Vocal Express Sheraton Liberty “D” 2:30pm – 4:25pm
Westminster Marriott Liberty 10:00am – TBD PM
The Big Orange Chorus Courtyard GB 1:00pm – 3:00pm
KC Metro Marriott GB 3:00pm – 4:30pm, Pattern 6:21pm, On stage 7:17pm
The Alliance Hilton Garden Inn 12:30pm – TBD PM
Hells Kitchen Liberty Ballroom “A” 7:30am – 8:30am, 2:45pm – 4:55pm
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17. What’s going on today? Saturday
Sleep in YOUR BED Wake up call – N/A 
Marketplace & Lounge Convention Center 10:00am-10:00pm
SING WITH THE CHAMPS See Convention Program 9:00am-12:00pm
Master Class - Crossroads See Convention Program 11:00am - 11:50am
MegaSing See Convention Program 12:30pm-1:00pm
Harmony Foundation Presents, Show Convention Center 1:30pm - 3:30pm
(Additional Charge)
Quartet Finals (Pre-show) Convention Center 6:00pm-7:15pm
Quartet Finals Convention Center 7:30pm-9:30pm
Chorditorium Convention Center 10:00pm-1:00am
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18. Philadelphia 2010 Schedule of Major Events
* = Events included with your registration
Tuesday, June 29
Society Board Meeting 8:30am-12:00pm
AHSOW Room 9:00am-7:00pm
Ladies Hospitality Room 9:00am-6:00pm
Registration / Exhibits/ Ticket Sales 9:00am-6:00pm
Marketplace & Lounge 9:00am-6:00pm
Convention Office 9:00am-6:00pm
*Harmony University Classes 10:00am - 4:00pm
Affiliate Leaders Meeting 2:00pm - 4:00pm
*Bank of America - Collegiate Barbershop Quartet Championship 6:00pm-10:00pm
Quartet Order of Appearance
Larry Ajer - Tuesday Night Party Following CBQC
Wednesday, June 30
AHSOW Room 9:00am-midnight
Ladies Hospitality Room 9:00am-6:00pm
Registration / Exhibits/ Ticket Sales 8:00am-6:00pm
Marketplace / Lounge 9:00am-8:00pm
Convention Office 9:00am-6:00pm
*Quartet Quarterfinals Quartet Order of Appearance 10:00am-9:30pm
*Dixieland Band 10:00pm
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19. Philadelphia 2010 Schedule of Major Events
* = Events included with your registration
Thursday, July 1
Ladies Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am
*Good News! Gospel Sing 9:00am-10:30am
PROBE Annual Meeting 8:45am-9:45am
*Master Class - Ambassadors of Harmony 9:00am-9:50am
Registration / Exhibits/ Ticket Sales 9:00am-6:00pm
Marketplace / Lounge 9:00am-7:30pm
Convention Office 9:00am-6:00pm
AHSOW Room 9:00am-midnight
Ladies Hospitality Room 12:00pm-6:00pm
*Quartet Semifinals 11:00am-3:00pm
World Harmony Dinner Show 4:30pm-6:30pm
AIC Show 7:30pm-10:00pm
Friday, July 2
Ladies Hospitality Room 9:00am-6:00pm
Registration / Exhibits/ Ticket Sales 9:00am-6:00pm
Marketplace & Lounge 9:00am-9:30pm
Convention Office 9:00am-6:00pm
Public Relations Office & Daily Bulletin 9:00am-6:00pm
*Chorus Contest Session #1 Chorus Order of Appearance 10:00am - 2:00pm
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*Chorus Contest Session #2 Chorus Order of Appearance 4:00pm - 8:30pm

20. Philadelphia 2010 Schedule of Major Events
* = Events included with your registration
Saturday, July 3
Registration / Ticket Sales 9:00am-1:00pm
Marketplace & Lounge 10:00am-10:00pm
Convention Office 9:00am-1:00pm
SING WITH THE CHAMPS 9:00am-12:00pm
AHSOW Room 11:00am-midnight
*Master Class - Crossroads 11:00am - 11:50am
*MegaSing 12:30pm-1:00pm
Harmony Foundation Presents... Show 1:30pm - 3:30pm
*Quartet Finals (Pre-show) 6:00pm-7:15pm
*Quartet Finals 7:30pm-9:30pm
*Chorditorium 10:00pm-1:00am
Sunday, July 4
*Church Service 9:00am-10:00am
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21. Central Standard Rehearsal Schedule
7/1/10 (Thursday) 3:30pm – 4:30pm Marriott GB Salons G/H
(This is the CSD Pep Rally. All 4 Choruses will sing, in addition to all the
competing quartets, and possibly Vocal Spectrum)
7/1/10 (Thursday) 5:30pm - 7:30pm Lowes Ballroom
This rehearsal will be across the street at the Lowes Hotel, and will follow the
CSD Pep Rally
7/1/10 (Thursday) 10:00pm - 11:30pm Marriott GB
7/2/10 (Friday) 3:00pm - 4:30pm Marriott GB
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22. Webcast Information
Click here to purchase the webcast!
Pricing will be as follows:
The AIC show is NOT included in any package and must be purchased separately
Superband Video
LIVE All Week - $99.00 (Includes Delayed Viewing through July 10!)
DELAYED VIEWING All Week - $65.00
DELAYED VIEWING All Week - 2010 Int’l Competitor & Convention Attendees - $32.50
Individual Sessions
See Link for details (http://www.bhs-live.com/)
The will be no webcast of the Harmony Foundation Presents...2010 Show
Delayed viewing options will be available from Sunday July 4th through Saturday July 10th.
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23. 2010 International Collegiate Quartet Contest
Order of Appearance
Below is the order of appearance for what is going to be an amazing demonstration of musical talent and skill
by the future of the Barbershop Harmony Society. This is definitely an event you don’t want to miss!
Quartet Name District Quartet Name District
1. Varsity SWD 16. Instant Classic CAR
2. SnapShot! NED 17. 3MAAT AAMBS
3. HHHHHHHHHHH EVG 18. Power House! SUN
4. Lemon Squeezy SNOBS 19. Prestige JAD
5. After Hours ILL 20. Phantom Fifth SWD
6. Steel City Incline JAD 21. Tag Team CSD
7. Young Guns PIO 22. Blend Tech NED
8. Quiet Hours SLD 23. Spanglish SUN
9. Pleasant Street SWD 24. Lake Effect SLD
10. The Silver Staters FWD 25. Rendezvous ONT
11. Rush Hour DIX 26. CounterPoint LOL
12. Go Fish! SNOBS 27. Swedish Match SNOBS
13. Level Up SWD 28. Next Stop MAD
14. Lights Out RMD 29. Expedition LOL
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24. 2010 International Collegiate Quartet Contest
“TOP 5”
Your guess at the top 5 What the judges said
____________________ 1st Place ____________________
Tag Team! Tag Team! Tag Team! Tag Team! Tag Team! Tag Team!
____________________ 2nd Place ____________________
____________________ 3rd Place ____________________
____________________ 4th Place ____________________
____________________ 5th Place ____________________
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25. 2010 International Quartet Contest Order of
Appearance
1. The Vagrants FWD 18. Chameleon ONT 35. Monkey Magic BABS
2. Crunch Time MAD 19. Expedition LOL 36. Musical Island Boys NZABS
3. Masterpiece FWD 20. Blend Tech NED 37. The Party PIO
4. 3 Men & A Melody CSD 21. High Definition CSD 38. The Real McCoy DIX
5 . Evolution BABS 22. Fast Track EVG 39. The Edge FWD
6 . Breakout SLD 23. Hot Air Buffoons JAD 40. Lunch Break DIX
7. Vocality LOL 24. Steel BABS 41. Main Street Station LOL
8. Voce LOL 25. Eureka! SWD 42. Off The Record ILL
9. Lucky Day SUN 26. Zamboni Brothers DIX 43. Catcher Block FWD
10. Storm Front RMD 27. 2nd Generation MAD 44. McPhly RMD
11. Q-tones SNOBS 28. Forefront CAR 45. Ringmasters SNOBS
12. ‘Round Midnight MAD 29. The PURSUIT SUN 46. Frank the Dog MAD
13. Old School MAD 30. The Sting ONT 47. Maverick JAD
14. The Allies JAD 31. Men In Black NED 48. Boiling Point RMD
15. Heatwave CAR 32. Class Ring JAD 49. Skyline CSD
16. Fortissimo SUN 33. TNS DIX 50. 65 South CAR
17. A Mighty Wind DIX 34. Common Interest ONT 51. Let’s Sing! DIX
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26. 2010 International Quartet Contest “TOP 20”
Order of Appearance
Your Guess on the “TOP 20” Mike Testers: ____________________
20 ____________________ 10 ____________________ 1 ____________________ 11 ____________________
19 ____________________ 9 ____________________ 2 ____________________ 12 ____________________
18 ____________________ 8 ____________________ 3 ____________________ 13 ____________________
17 ____________________ 7 ____________________ 4 ____________________ 14 ____________________
16 ____________________ 6 ____________________ 5 ____________________ 15 ____________________
15 ____________________ 5 ____________________ 6 ____________________ 16 ____________________
14 ____________________ 4 ____________________ 7 ____________________ 17 ____________________
13 ____________________ 3 ____________________ 8 ____________________ 18 ____________________
12 ____________________ 2 ____________________ 9 ____________________ 19 ____________________
11 ____________________ 1 ____________________ 10 ____________________ 20 ____________________
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27. 2010 International Quartet Contest “TOP 10”
Order of Appearance
Your Guess on the “TOP 10” Mike Testers: ____________________
10 _____________________________ 1 ____________________________
9 ______________________________ 2 ____________________________
8 ______________________________ 3 ____________________________
7 ______________________________ 4 ____________________________
6 ______________________________ 5 ____________________________
5 ______________________________ 6 ____________________________
4 ______________________________ 7 ____________________________
3 ______________________________ 8 ____________________________
2 ______________________________ 9 ____________________________
1 ______________________________ 10 ____________________________
Mike Testers: ___________________________
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28. 2010 International Quartet Contest “TOP 5”
Your guess at the top 5 What the judges said
____________________ 1st Place ____________________
SKYLINE! SKYLINE! SKYLINE! SKYLINE! SKYLINE! SKYLINE!
____________________ 2nd Place ____________________
____________________ 3rd Place ____________________
____________________ 4th Place ____________________
____________________ 5th Place ____________________
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29. 2010 International Chorus Contest Order of
Appearance
Mic Tester: Voices of Gotham MAD
Session #1 10:00am – 2:00pm Session #2 4:00pm – 8:30pm
1. Mountaintown Singers PIO 15. Northwest Vocal Project EVG
2. Downeasters NED 16. The Big Apple Chorus MAD
3. New Tradition ILL 17. The Vocal Agenda SLD
4. The Vocal Majority SWD 18. The Northern Lights ONT
5. Senate-Aires EVG 19. Heart of America CSD
6. Southern Gateway JAD 20. Sound of Illinois ILL
7. Alexandria Harmonizers MAD 21. One Voice SUN
8. Chorus of Chesapeake MAD 22. Midwest Vocal Express LOL
9. Cottontown Chorus BABS 23. The Westminster Chorus FWD
10. The Pathfinder Chorus CSD 24. The Big Orange SUN
11. Voices In Harmony FWD 25. Sound of The Rockies RMD
12. Music City Chorus DIX 26. Central Standard CSD
13. Brothers In Harmony MAD 27. The Alliance JAD
14. Circle City Sound CAR
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30. 2010 Philly Chorus Competitors
Qualifying Scores
Chapter Name Chorus Name District 2p (1200) 3p (1800) On Stage Percentage
1. Dallas Metro, TX The Vocal Majority *SWD 1708 107 94.9%
2. Westminster, CA The Westminster Chorus *FWD 1109 56 92.4%
3. Denver Mile High, CO Sound of The Rockies *RMD 1078 99 89.8%
4. Gr Central Ohio, OH The Alliance *JAD 1598 50 88.8%
5. Hilltop, MN Great Northern Union *LOL 1065 80 88.8%
6. Bay Area, CA Voices In Harmony @FWD 1060 72 88.3%
7. Toronto, ON The Northern Lights *ONT 1059 41 88.3%
8. Alexandria, VA Alexandria Harmonizers *MAD 1575 80 87.5%
9. W Hills Cincinnati, OH Southern Gateway @JAD 1525 73 84.7%
10. Nashville, TN Music City Chorus *DIX 1007 57 83.9%
11. W Washington, WA Northwest Vocal Proj. *EVG 1499 37 83.3%
12. Greendale, WI Midwest Vocal Express @LOL 990 53 82.5%
13. Gr Indianapolis, IN Circle City Sound *CAR 979 58 81.6%
14. Metro KC, MO Central Standard *CSD 1467 32 81.5%
15. Hamilton Square, NJ Brothers In Harmony @MAD 1461 53 81.2%
16. Jacksonville Big O, FL The Big Orange *SUN 968 46 80.7%
17. Fremont, NE Pathfinders @CSD 1446 85 80.3%
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31. 2010 Philly Chorus Competitors
Qualifying Scores
Chapter Name Chorus Name District 2p (1200) 3p (1800) On Stage Percentage
18. Bloomington, IL Sound of Illinois *ILL 960 71 80.0%
18. Dundalk, MD Chorus of Chesapeake @MAD 1440 100 80.0%
20. Sarasota, FL One Voice @SUN 952 69 79.3%
20. Kansas City, MO Heart of America @CSD 1428 81 79.3%
22. Northbrook, IL New Tradition @ILL 950 48 79.2%
22. Manhattan, NY The Big Apple Chorus @MAD 1425 57 79.2%
24. Salem, OR Senate-Aires @EVG 1424 39 79.1%
41. Mount Pleasant, MI Mountaintown Singers *PIO 901 34 75.1%
43. Batavia, NY The Vocal Agenda *SLD 897 28 74.8%
72. Portland, ME Downeasters *NED 1256 27 69.8%
* = District Contest Champion
@ = District Contest Wild Card Competitor
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32. Contest Site
Philadelphia Convention Center
Link to the Convention Center
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33. Contest Site Chorus Pattern (Basement)
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34. Contest Site Chorus Pattern (Contest Floor)
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35. Contest Site
Philadelphia Convention Center
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36. Contest Site
Philadelphia Convention Center
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37. FAQ
What is the AIC? Association of International Champions. (Quartets)
Where do I buy CD’s? The Harmony Marketplace, at the Convention Center.
What is the Harmony Marketplace? The place where you can buy everything musical you can imagine.
Where is the Harmony Marketplace? The Convention Center.
When/where are Westminster, VM and HOA Rehearsing? Check the day by day schedules.
Who do I call if I’m confused? If it is contest related, Chris Hecker.
Where do we park? Not advisable. If you drive to Philly research commuter lots and take a can to the hotel. It is
insanely expensive to park at the hotel. Up to $43/day.
Where do we eat/drink/party? Check out the “Good eats and drinks” Section.
How do I get from the Airport to the Hotel? Use the SEPTA. It’s the train that goes from the airport to the Hotel. It
runs 7 days a week, departs every 30 minutes, at :09 and :39, first train at 5:09am, and last train at 12:09. You
can check your schedule and purchase your tickets in advance at Septa link from Phl to Convention Center .
What is SNOBS? An affiliate society called, Society of Nordic Barbershop Singers.
Will there be busses to and from any hotel? The HQ Hotel, (Marriott) does not have busses. The busses are only for
the competing chorus members as they enter the pattern. One way! The HQ Hotel is attached to the
Convention Center.
What is BABS? An affiliate society called, British Association of Barbershop Singers.
What is NZABS? An affiliate society called, New Zealand Association of Barbershop Singers.
Why does international cost so much? Good question.
Why does it have to be on or around the Fourth of July holiday every year? Good question. Having something to do
with a true American art form no doubt.
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38. FAQ
Is Jim Clancy retiring after this contest? Yes
Philadelphia Contest to be Last Competition for Vocal Majority Director Jim Clancy
Written by Administrator Wednesday, 19 May 2010 07:16 Dallas, TX (May 18, 2010) --- After nearly forty years
and an unprecedented eleven gold medals in international competition, Director Jim Clancy has decided to
make the 2010 Philadelphia performance his last international contest at the helm of the Vocal Majority
Chorus®. He will continue as Musical Director and primary arranger, but will leave preparation and execution
for future contests to Jeff Oxley and the rest of his music staff.
Formed in 1972, the Vocal Majority Chorus® won its first gold medal in the 1975 International competition in
Indianapolis and is now preparing for competition in Philadelphia. When asked about the upcoming contest,
Clancy says, “I’m very excited about our preparation for this upcoming international competition. I believe that
the Vocal Majority Chorus® is singing better than ever, and I am honored to lead the men into competition one
last time before our wonderful family of barbershoppers.”
The Board of Directors of the Vocal Majority asks that any questions and comments regarding this
announcement be directed to:
Todd Roberts
President, Vocal Majority Chorus
Email: TR3336@aol.com
Tel: (214) 634-9555
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