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MBHA is pleased to report that several BHS District Contests AND Harmony, Inc., Area Contests are hosting mixed quartets and choruses this spring! Several of these contests have already happened, and this coming weekend (April 20-21), we can look forward to SEVERAL contests! We encourage all competing mixed quartets to consider joining MBHA (if you haven’t already done so), even if your District doesn’t REQUIRE you to do so! There are many advantages to being a MBHA member! See our Membership tab above for more information.
HARMONY, INC. AREA 6 CONTEST: April 19-22, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL. The theme for this event is “Fabulous 50’s.” The quartet contest begins at 7:00 pm on Friday evening. The MBHA Quartet Trophy, generously sponsored by Rare Blend Quartet, will be awarded to the winner. Click here, then click on AC&C Information on the left side for event particulars, including hotel, parking, and activity/contest schedule.
CENTRAL STATES DISTRICT INT’L PRELIMS AND DISTRICT CHORUS CONTEST: April 20-21, 2018 in Omaha, NE. This contest is CSD’s International Prelims Contest and District Chorus contest, which were open to include both mixed quartets AND choruses. The CSD MBHA Quartet Trophy is generously sponsored by Ron Morden. Click here for event information, including hotel, parking, and activity/contest schedule.
EVERGREEN DISTRICT INT’L PRELIMS AND DIVISION II CONTEST: April 20-21, 2018 in Federal Way, WA. This contest is EVG’s International Prelims and District Chorus contest, which were open to include both mixed quartets AND choruses. This event also includes a High School A Cappella contest on Saturday afternoon! Click here for event information, including hotel, parking, and activity/contest schedule.
JOHNNY APPLESEED DISTRICT INT’L PRELIMS AND DISTRICT CHORUS CONTEST: April 20-21, 2018 in Columbus, OH. Two mixed quartets are set to compete – The Headliners and 4 Better 4 Worse. The JAD MBHA Quartet Trophy is generously sponsored by Jean and Brian Barford. This convention can be watched live on flovoice.com. Click here to join Flovoice and watch the convention, beginning at 10 am on Saturday, April 21, with the chorus contest, followed by the quartet finals. Click here for detailed convention information.
UPCOMING MIXED BARBERSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
(Q = mixed quartets, C = mixed choruses. Some entry deadlines have already passed. Check with the listed District/Area to see MBHA membership requirements for contest.)
April 26-29, 2018
Harmony, Inc., Area 2 Contest (Q) in Devens, MA (Click here for info)
Evergreen District Division I Contest (Q & C) in Nanaimo, BC (Click here for info)
May 4-6, 2018
Harmony, Inc., Area 3 Contest (Q) in Binghamton, NY (Click here for info)
Land O’Lakes District International Quartet Prelims & Div I/Packerland (Q)
Northeastern District, Mountain and Yankee Divisions (Q) in Lake George, NY (Click here for info)
Southwest District International Quartet Prelims (Q & C) in Baton Rouge, LA (Click here for info)
May 18-19, 2018
Evergreen District Division V Contest (Q & C) in Missoula, MT (Click here for info)
May 25-26, 2018
Evergreen District Division III Contest (Q & C) in Calgary, AB (Click here for info)
May 31-June 3, 2018
Harmony, Inc. Area 1 Contest (Q) in Sackville, New Brunswick (Late entry cutoff – May 2. Click here for info)