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November 2024

SPPBSQSUS Issue 24-7

Hello Roger

Brouhaha - Worldwide WBQA Quartet Champs Interview

One October 23rd, I had the chance to sit down with our 2023 Worldwide Quartet Champions for an interview that covered a wide range of topics. As you'll see in this video, they are four great guys who truly love Barbershop and the Music, Fellowship, and Fun that comes with it.



Enjoy the interview through the link below and be sure to see this great quartet LIVE in San Antonio!

Click here to view the interview

Rich Gray

VP Quartet Development

Lead, WBQA 2023 Quartet Champs - Wheelhouse

Top Prizes Up for Grabs at the 2025 WBQA Quartet Contest!!

Our 2025 WBQA Convention in San Antonio TX is just around the corner and quartets from all across the country are preparing for the best quartet contest in the land!

In addition to the great fun of crossing the stage, performing traditional barbershop music, and a judging panel made up of audience members, the top quartets will receive some impressive

hardware!

It starts with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals for the top 5 finishers. Among other details these beautiful medals feature engraving on the back side commemorating the placement, year and location of the contest and a tribute to our Founder, Montana Jack Fitzpatrick on the front.

First Place Medals

2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Place Ribbons

BMI Quartet Trophy Cup

In addition, the Quartet Champions will receive a sharp lapel pin that features our founding name, SPPBSQSUS and the championship year. What a great way to share your quartet pride every day!

DEADLINE TO REGISTER TO BE IN THE DRAW IS

DECEMBER 14th!

MEET THE COMPETITORS - Meanwhile

“Meanwhile” is composed of experienced quartet singers: bass Bill Munn, a furniture salesman, baritone Dan Sauls, a retired banker, Chad Bennett, an administrator for BHS and Kenny Hatton, a loading dock equipment salesman.

The foursome hails from Nashville, TN, Evansville, IN and Decatur, AL, and they meet once a month. The quartet has sung together for four years, starting just before the COVID outbreak. Every other barbershop ensemble canceled rehearsals for a couple of years. But this quartet practiced regularly in Bill’s back yard, standing around the fire pit. That’s how they got their name.

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Contact - Kenny Ray Hatton - kennyrayhatton@gmail.com

NEW OFFICIAL SOCIETY QUARTETS



We've had several new Barbershop Quartets register with us over the last couple of months.

Nuance - Florida - Rich Haney, Tenor; Mike O'Connell - Lead; Mike Tarlton, Baritone; Don Schreiber, Bass. Contact: Don Schreiber

Gary and the Pacemakers - Alabama - Scott Brannon, Tenor; Kenny Ray Hatton, Lead; Doug Harrington. Baritone; Gary Parker, Bass. Contact: Ken Hatton

Gold Standard - Colorado - Frank Friedman, Tenor; Art Swanson, Lead; Allen Gasper, Baritone; Brian Beck, Bass. Contact: Brian Beck

SoCal Ramblers - California - Jim Thompson, Tenor; Brad Kelso, Lead; Scott Suawbe, Bari; Geoff Wilson, Bass. Contact: Geoff Wilson

Riptide - Virginia - Rick Taylor, Tenor; Tim Reynolds, Lead; Richard Lewellen, Bari; Jeff Selano, Bass. Contact: Richard Lewellen

Notables - Florida - Gene Woolwine, Tenor; Glenn Siebert, Lead; Joshua Nieves, Bari; Allan Engler, Bass. Contact: Allan Engler

Blind Ambition - Mississippi - Jon McLaughl;in, Tenor; Al Wade, Lead; Harold Crouch, Bari; Jared Hardman, Bass

Is your quartet registered yet? You can easily register your quartet with WBQA by visiting wbqa.info or click the link below to download a Quartet Registration form. As a registered quartet you can participate in our annual quartet contest (the most fun contest in the world) and even receive FREE QUARTET COACHING at our convention from the top coaches in the country! And best of all - it's FREE to register! 

Coaching Sessions: We're thrilled to announce an exceptional lineup of coaching sessions tailored to enhance your skills and enrich your barbershop journey. From vocal to presentation techniques, our experienced coaches are here to help you fine-tune your performance and take your quartet to new heights. Whether you're looking to polish your sound or seeking advice on repertoire selection, these sessions offer invaluable insights and personalized guidance. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business and elevate your musicality to the next level.



Coaching will be on Friday, January 24th in your hotel room.

Click here to download the Quartet Coaching Registration Form

SPPBSQSUS / Worldwide Barbershop Quartet Association

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