Avondale, Arizona • April 19-21, 2024
Tickets go on sale January 15 • Early-Bird pricing until March 22 • Advance sales end April 10
About
Join us for the Arizona Division Convention! This in-person event will be held at the brand new West Point High School Performing Arts Center in Avondale, Arizona on the weekend of April 19-21, 2024. Get ready for a weekend filled with incredible music, exciting performances, and unforgettable memories. Whether you're a seasoned barbershop enthusiast or simply enjoy harmonious melodies, this convention is perfect for everyone. Come and experience the joy and camaraderie of the barbershop community. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to be a part of the Arizona Division Convention!
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.
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 Desert Aires, Sun Cities Chapter.
ALL EVENTS ARE RESERVED SEATING
*** ADA Seating ***
ADA Compliant wheelchair spaces (labeled '-W') and semi-ambulatory seats (labeled '-A') are available for those with special needs as well as adjacent companion seats (labeled '-C'). Use Promo Code "ADA" to unlock those seats for selection.
Advance Registration closes April 10 @ 11:59 PM.
Arizona Division 2024 Chorus Competitor Flow
Arizona Division 2024 Quartet Competitor Flow
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Hotel
Comfort Suites Goodyear-West Phoenix (HEADQUARTERS)
- 15575 W Roosevelt St, Goodyear, AZ 85338
- Convention rate: $129, book by April 1, 2024
- Distance to venue: 6.8 mi
- RESERVATIONS
Set 23.6 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, this laid-back all-suite hotel is located just south of I-10 on Estrella Parkway, and is 6.8 miles from our contest venue at West Point HS.
Numerous restaurants are located near the hotel along Estrella Parkway on the both sides of the I-10 freeway, as well as along McDowell Road, which parallels the freeway on the north side.
Complimentary perks include breakfast and parking. Room amenities include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and sitting areas with pull-out sofas, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Other amenities consist of a heated outdoor pool, a hot tub and a convenience shop, plus meeting space and an exercise room.
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 11:00 AM
Contest Venue
West Point High School Performing Arts Center
- 11620 W Encanto Blvd, Avondale, AZ 85392
- Distance from HQ hotel: 6.8 mi
We are thrilled to be holding our contests in this BRAND NEW, state of the art facility located in the West Valley, just north of I-10 on Avondale Blvd.
Click to EnlargeThose needing disabled parking should use the small lot immediately south of the theatre with the entrance off of Encanto Blvd. All others should park in the large lot to the north of the theatre with the entrance off of Cambridge Ave. Your coöperation is appreciated.
pdf Reserved Seating Chart (104 KB)
ADA Compliant wheelchair spaces (labeled '-W') and semi-ambulatory seats (labeled '-A') are available for those with special needs as well as adjacent companion seats (labeled '-C').
Use Promo Code "ADA" to unlock those seats for selection.
Convention Registration Rates
All Chorus and Quartet contestants must register at the Competitor rate.
"Non-Competitor" includes non-competing members, family, and guests twelve years and older.
If you are ONLY singing in the "Everyone Welcome Chorus" you can register as a "Non-Competitor".
| All Events Registration (plus ticket fees) | Early-Bird Order by Mar 22 |
Regular Mar 23-Apr 10* |
On-Site Apr 20 |
| Competitor Chorus or Quartet Competitor |
$47.50 | $65.00 | $90.00 |
| Non-Competitor Non-Competing Member or Guest, 12+ years |
$32.50 | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Child Non-Member Child under 12 years |
Free | Free | $25.00 |
Single-Event Tickets for non-competitors will be available On-Site for $40.00 each event:
Chorus Contest • Quartet Contest & Encore Performances
* Advance Registration will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 10.
Important Dates & Deadlines
| 22-Mar-2024 (Tue) |
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| 10-Apr-2024 (Thu) |
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| 19-Apr-2024 (Fri) |
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| 20-Apr-2024 (Sat) |
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Harmony Platoon
UNLIMITED HARMONY
Get placed into a pickup quartet and make friends from all over the world!
Learn a few challenging and rewarding songs ahead of time, then get placed into a pickup quartet and compete in a fun, exciting, and friendly competition. You'll make friends from all over the world and create memories to last a lifetime!
You will be provided charts and part-predominant and full mix learning tracks for all songs. Learn them COLD so that everyone can be guaranteed to sing with fully prepared singers!
There are Harmony Platoon events happening all over the country; we are pleased to be having one at this convention.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The winner of the Arizona Platoon will be the Mic Tester Quartet for the Saturday evening Quartet Contest. 🙌
Everyone Welcome Chorus
While some choruses may not be planning 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.
As the name implies, everyone is welcome to participate – Far Western District members and friends of Far Western District members whether or not your chorus is performing. There will be no evaluation of the chorus. We will sing, simply because it is enjoyable to sing before an enthusiastic audience.
There will be an all-chorus practice on Saturday morning before the chorus contest. See the convention program/schedule for time and location.
Note: If you are ONLY singing in the "Everyone Welcome Chorus" you can register for the convention as a "Non-Competitor".
Carl "Doc" Dockendorf will be directing the chorus, and he has chosen two classic "Polecat" songs:
- My Wild Irish Rose
- Wait 'Til the Sun Shines, Nellie
You'll find them both in the Barberpole Cat Songbook Vol. I
Pre-Order a Box Lunch
Click to EnlargeThe Phoenicians are serving up a box lunch for anyone who would like to have lunch on campus between the Chorus Contest and the Feedback Sessions (evals).
Pre-Order Only - place your order by Thursday, April 18!
Your box lunch will include a sandwich, chips and a cookie as well as a bottle of water. There will be condiments, lettuce and tomato available. Your choices include ham or turkey, swiss or cheddar cheese, and white or wheat bread.
Price: $10 - pretty darn hard to beat!
ORDERS HAVE ENDED
Order now, and pick up your lunch at the Community Room, which is the building just west of the theater entrance.
Bottle water will also be available for sale, $1.
PLEASE NOTE: No Food or Drink is allowed in the theater. You are welcome to enjoy your lunch in the Community Room our outside. Thanks for your cooperation.
Afterglow
Afterglow
The Afterglow is where all quartets and choruses, whether they competed in the contest or not, are invited to sing for a friendly crowd in a casual atmosphere. It's sort of a "cast party" where the whole barbershop family is invited. Pick-up quartets are sure to ensue, and there is a good chance you will get pulled in to sing a tag or two!
- Saddle Mountain Brewery
- 15651 W Roosevelt St, Goodyear, AZ 85338
- Voted best BrewPub in the West Valley... a three-minute walk from the headquarters hotel
Special "Arizona Afterglow" Menu
- Bavarian Pretzels
- with Beer Cheese and House made Beer Mustard $12
- Jalapeño Bomber Dip
- with Tortilla Chips and Crostini $15
- Beef Dip and Fries
- Roasted Beef sliced thin with provolone cheese, bison cream sauce, on a hoagie $18
- sliced mushrooms and sauteed onions extra +$2 each
- Holy Yum Burger
- Bacon, bison cream sauce, fried onion strings, LTO and cheddar cheese $16
- Elk or Bison patty upcharge +$6
- or Wagyu patty +$8
- Southwest Salad
- Black bean and corn salsa, tortilla strips, chipotle and cilantro ranch, avocado, and spring mix $16
- Chicken upcharge +$6
- Wedge Salad
- Iceberg wedge, blue cheese crumbles, bacon, scallions, red onions, blue cheese dressing, and tomatoes $13
- Italiano Pizza
- Basil, Italian sausage, roasted red peppers $23
- Smoked BBQ Pizza
- Pork belly, bbq sauce, cheddar cheese, caramelized onion $20
- Brown Sugar Buttermilk Donuts
- Made to order tossed in cinnamon and sugar and served with milk chocolate and white chocolate sauce $11
Where To Get Help
Convention Registration
We are using Eventbrite for ticketing this event, and you will find answers to most questions on their website.
Please take care when making your registration, as the information you provide will be used to print your convention name badge.
After making your purchase, to edit order information like your name or email address, go to “Tickets” in your Eventbrite account. Choose the order you want to update and click “Edit”.
- Login to your Eventbrite account. Then go to "Tickets".
- Select your order.
- Click “Edit”.
- Save your changes.
TIP: You can also use this method to transfer a ticket to someone else. If you sell a non-competitor ticket to a competitor they can "upgrade" it on-site at the registration desk for a $35 fee.
IMPORTANT: All changes/transfers must me made PRIOR to the close of advance registration. Once the name badges have been printed, any correrctions must be made manually on-site and are subject to a $10 badge re-print fee.
By the way, you can also go to "Tickets" to print your tickets (in case you lost the email).
For further help and questions related to event/convention registration, please contact the REGISTRAR.
Contest Entry
How do I enter my quartet or my chorus in the CONTEST?
Contest entry is handled on the BHS Member Center website:
- Go to the BHS Member Center (members.barbershop.org)
- Login to your account
- We recommend you watch the instructional video on contest entry available on the main dashboard
- Click 'Manage My SCs' from the top menubar
- Select your Quartet or CHORUS (not chapter) from the list
- In the upper right corner, click 'Enter a Contest/Festival'
- Follow the guided instructions.
FAQs, Walkthroughs, and How-To Videos
Some key points:
- All competitors must be dues-paid members of the Society.
- Quartets must be registered with the Society before they are eligible to compete, and be current with their annual quartet registration fee.
- Quartet registration and renewal is done through the BHS Member Center. Login and look for 'Register or Reinstate a Quartet'.
- All competitors must purchase an All-Events Registration to the convention in which they are competing (done HERE on this website).
Where to get Help:
- For help and non-technical questions related to the Contest, please contact the DRCJ.
- For technical help with the BHS Member Center and Contest Entry, please contact the Society at:
- Phone: (800) 876-7464
- Email:
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- For help with Registering (tickets) for the CONVENTION, please contact the Registrar.
Hotel Reservations
Hotel reservations are made directly with the hotel, either on their website or by phone.
For help related to HOTEL RESERVATIONS, please contact the hotel directly.
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