Ontario, California • May 11, 2024
Tickets go on sale February 1 • Early-Bird pricing until April 12 • Advance sales end May 1
About
Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Colony High School Theater in Ontario, California on May 11, 2024. Get ready for a day filled with singing, entertainment, fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Our convention brings together the best of Southern California's choruses and quartets, showcasing talent, creativity, and passion. Whether you're a fan, enthusiast, or simply curious, the SoCal Divisions Convention is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of excitement. Don't miss out on this fantastic event!
For each division 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 Masters of Harmony, Greater Los Angeles Chapter.
ALL EVENTS ARE RESERVED SEATING
*** ADA Seating ***
ADA Compliant wheelchair spaces (labeled 'WC') are available for those with special needs as well as adjacent companion seats. Use Promo Code "ADA" to unlock those seats for selection.
Advance Registration will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 1.
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Hotel
Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel (HEADQUARTERS)
- 429 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
- Convention rate: $135, book by April 10, 2024
- Distance to venue: 6.5 mi
- RESERVATIONS
Off the San Bernardino Freeway, this informal hotel is 6.5 miles from our contest venue, 4 miles from shopping at Ontario Mills, and 5 miles from LA/Ontario International Airport.
Relaxed rooms have WiFi (free), flat-screen TVs, desks and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas. Club quarters offer free WiFi, and access to a lounge with perks such as continental breakfast, all-day snacks and afternoon appetizers.
Parking and a 24-hour airport shuttle are both free. Other amenities include grill restaurant with a bar, as well as a fitness center, a hot tub and an outdoor heated pool. There are 7 meeting rooms, plus a business center.
Check-in time: 3:00 PM
Check-out time: 12:00 PM
Contest Venue
Colony High School Theater
- 3850 E Riverside Dr, Ontario, CA 91761
- Distance to headquarters hotel: 6.5 mi
Colony High School is a high school located in Ontario, California and is part of the Chaffey Joint Union High School District.The school serves the communities of southern Ontario, including the new Ontario Ranch community.
ADA Compliant wheelchair spaces (labeled 'WC') are available for those with special needs as well as adjacent companion seats.
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 Apr 12 |
Regular Apr 13-May1* |
On-Site May 11 |
| 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, May 1.
Important Dates & Deadlines
| 12-Apr-2024 (Fri) |
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| 01-May-2024 (Wed) |
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| 11-May-2024 (Sat) |
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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".
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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