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Arizona Division Convention
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Chandler & Tempe, Arizona • April 21-23, 2023
Advance Registration is CLOSED. On-site opens Saturday @ 10:15am.
About
The Arizona Division of the Far Western District will hold its annual convention, with events including Harmony Platoon, Pre-Glow, Chorus and Quartet contests, and Afterglow on the weekend of April 21-23. Contests will be held at Hamilton High School Auditorium in Chandler, Arizona; all other events will be at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, Arizona.
We will award Quartet and Chorus champions, Novice and Senior Quartet champions, Plateau A/AA/AAA Chorus champions; Youth and Super Seniors Quartets can compete at this event, but awards for these classifications will not be given until all five FWD division contests have completed. Additionally, this event will be used to qualify quartets and choruses for the Fall District contests coming up in October; quartets scoring 68+ and choruses scoring 62+ will automatically qualify for the fall, at least five seniors quartets will qualify, and we will invite at least 25 of the highest scoring quartets and choruses in the District.
We always welcome groups that would like to perform but are not interested in the contest. Our audiences are the best around, and our judges are there to help every group achieve its goals. Please join us at the event most convenient for you: we would love to see you!
All events are open to Men's, Women's, & Mixed quartets/choruses.
Hosted by the Phoenicians, Greater Phoenix Chapter.
ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN SEATING
Documents for Download
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15 April 2023185 downloads
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11 April 2023295 downloads
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04 April 2023252 downloads
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27 March 2023321 downloads
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27 March 2023167 downloads
Harmony Platoon
2023 Harmony Platoon*
ONE price, SEVEN events!
Members who join the 2023 Harmony Platoon will sing FOUR (4) moderately difficult barbershop charts and OPTIONALLY one (1) difficult chart in quartet competitions. For $29 you get a quality quartet experience that is challenging, exciting,fun, and memorable. Price includes charts and all four part-predominant tracks plus a full mix to each of the songs, plus an official color-coded Harmony Platoon Lanyard to help you locate the parts you need for you to sing these great songs all weekend!
See the convention schedule for times and locations.
- A Little Street where Old Friends Meet – Sung by the Suntones (1961) – Arranged by Sam Breedon.
- Who Told You – Sung by the Boston Common (1980) – arranged by Lou Perry.
- Bye Bye Love – All-time hit by the Everly Brothers – arranged by Tom Gentry.
- So Much in Love – The Tymes cool hit – arranged by David Harrington.
- If I Had My Way (optional difficult song) – Helped bring GOLD to Gotcha! (2004) – arranged by David Harrington.
As a courtesy to the other Platoon members, please allow at least four weeks to learn these songs COLD before participating in a Platoon event.
TO ORDER THE MUSIC download the Platoon Registration below
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01 February 2023285 downloads
On Friday evening the Arizona Platoon will have a "Show of Champions" followed by an open mic "Pre-Glow" for any other quartets who would like to sing. All Platoon events will be at the Embassy Suites, Tempe Room.
Pre-Glow
Arizona Division Pre-Glow
and Platoon "Show of Champions"
Calling all quartets! Whether you are competing in the contest or not, ALL quartets are invited to perform!
This is a casual, open-microphone format. We'll kick things off with a Platoon "Show of Champions" featuring the top-rated foursomes from the Arizona Platoon held earlier in the day, and follow with any quartets who would like to sing.
This is a great opportunity to try out your contest package before a live audience!
Admission is FREE. Cash bar available.
7:00pm Friday at the Embassy Suites, Tempe Room.
Hosted by "Platoon Alumni".
Afterglow
Arizona Afterglow
The Afterglow is where quartets and choruses can sing for a friendly crowd in a casual atmosphere. And there is a good chance you will get pulled in to sing a tag or two!
Admission is FREE. Cash bar available.
Saturday night, 9:00pm to Midnight. Embassy Suites, Private Dining Room (across from the bar)
Co-Hosted by the Desertaires, Sun Cities Chapter & A Cappella Syndicate, Salt River Valley Chapter.
Venue
Hamilton High School Auditorium
3700 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85248
Hamilton High School, established in 1998, is a four-year (grades 9-12) comprehensive high school located in the southeastern part of the City of Chandler, Arizona. The school follows a district-wide modified year round calendar.
Hamilton High School offers outstanding curriculum, including STEM, comprehensive fine arts and athletics programs, and a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. Over 80 sponsored clubs on campus providing an opportunity for all students to be involved in a school activity. State of the art technology enhances students' learning, presentation, and research capabilities. In keeping with the school's philosophy, an integrated curriculum is a primary goal. Hamilton students have had a great deal of success at state and national levels in athletics, academic, and fine art competitions.
Their venue is a state-of-the-art theater featuring a full compliment of lighting, a large stage and backstage area, A/V equipment, and ample audience seating. It is an excellent space for performances and rehearsals, as well as corporate events and seminars.
Hotel
Embassy Suites Hotel Tempe
4400 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
4.1 • 3-star hotel
Available
Group Rate: $139++ King, $139++ 2 Doubles (rate available Thursday also)
Rate Valid until March 28, 2023
Online Reservations
Reservations by Phone: 480-897-7444
Group Name: Arizona Division Convention
Check-In 4:00 PM Check-Out 12:00 PM
Rate Valid until March 28, 2023
Online Reservations
Reservations by Phone: 480-897-7444
Group Name: Arizona Division Convention
Check-In 4:00 PM Check-Out 12:00 PM
This upscale all-suites hotel set on 7-acres is 8.1 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and 14.2 miles from the contest venue at Hamilton High School. The modern suites have separate living rooms with pull-out sofas, wet bars with microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers, plus 2 flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, free WiFi and ergonomic chairs with work stations. Cooked-to-order breakfast is free, as is a reception with light appetizers and drinks, parking and an airport shuttle. There’s an American restaurant and a lobby bar, as well as an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a 24/7 business center and 10,000 sq ft of meeting space.
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| accessible Accessible | wifi Free Wifi | restaurant Restaurant | pool Outdoor Pool |
| smoke_free Smoke Free | free_breakfast Free Breakfast | local_bar Bar | hot_tub Hot Tub |
| ac_unit Air Conditioning | local_parking Free Parking | room_service Room Service | fitness_center Fitness Center |
| airport_shuttle Airport Shuttle | business_center Business Center | kitchen Minifridge | local_laundry_service Laundry Service |
| child_friendly Kid Friendly | pets Pet Friendly |
Everyone Welcome Chorus
While some choruses may not be prepared to compete, we know that many of our members would enjoy singing a couple of songs from Polecat songbooks on stage before a welcoming audience. To facilitate that we are organizing an "Everyone Welcome Chorus" to perform as the Mic Testers for the chorus contest. All are welcome to participate – Far Western District members and friends of Far Western District members whether or not your chorus is performing.
A bit more information:
- Alan Gordon will be directing.
- The songs will be "Hello, Mary Lou" and "Sweet and Lovely".
- We will have an all-chorus practice on Saturday morning. See the convention program for time and location.
- There will be no evaluation of the chorus. We will sing because it is enjoyable to sing before an audience.
If you are only singing in the "Everyone Welcome Chorus" you can register as a "Non-Competitor".
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Starts on:04/21/2023 10:00 AM
Ends on:04/23/2023 12:00 PM
Location:Hamilton High School, Chandler AZ
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