2024 Fall Convention!
September 26-27, Cheyenne, WY
Fun for ALL singers: Harmony Platoon, Tag Singing, Polecat Room, Massed Sing– and Quartet and Chorus contests!
Dates: Friday, September 27 through Sunday, September 28, 2028
Location: Little America, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Fun: The fall convention is so much more than a contest. We will soon have information about the Massed Sing, Harmony Platoon, Tag Spot, and Polecat Room. Come see your friends and make new ones! We can’t wait to see you again!
Rooms!
Little America – Convention HQ:
- Book now to reserve your on-site hotel room
- Rooms are, of course, limited, so reserve early to guarantee your spot
- In order to use our group rate, reservations MUST be made by September 5
You can book two ways:
- Use this Booking Link
- Call the hotel: 800-235-6396
Please note: If you book by phone, mention the event name: “BHS – RMD Fall Contest 2024” to get the event rate.
Registration!
Convention registration is live! Please use this link to register via Eventbrite.
- Early Bird registration ($99) ends 9/15
- Youth (age 25 & under) is $69
- Harmony Platoon add-on is $34
For friends and family, single session tickets will be available at the door at the following prices:
- Quartet Semifinals $30
- Chorus Finals $25
- Quartet Finals and Show of Champions $35 (includes Afterglow)
Please note: As always, all contestants must purchase a full registration. Competing quartets must also enter the contest through the BHS Member Center, under “Manage my Singing Communities”.
Convention Schedule
Friday, 9/27
| Begin | End | Event | Location |
| 8:00am | Stage/Production Set up |
Grand Ballroom |
|
| 9:00am | 1:30pm | Registration | Cheyenne Reception Area |
| 9:00am | 9:45am | Board of Directors Meeting | Cheyenne Room |
| 10:00am | Noon | House of Delegates Meeting | Cheyenne Room |
| 1:00pm | 1:50pm | Class: Authentic Vocal Performance (Dusty Schleier) | Cheyenne Room |
| 2:00pm | 2:50pm | Class: We Got the Matching Socks, Now What? (Rod Sgrignoli) | Cheyenne Room |
| 2:00pm | 4:30pm | Harmony Platoon | Sinclair Room |
| 2:30pm | 4:00pm | Quartet Walk-Ons | Grand Ballroom |
| 4:00pm | 5:00pm | Registration | Cheyenne Reception |
| 4:30pm | 7:50pm | Quartets Enter Pattern | Wyoming Ballroom A, B, C, D |
| 5:00pm | 9:00pm | Quartet Semi Finals | Grand Ballroom |
| 10:00pm | Midnight | Quartet Feedback Sessions | Judges’ Rooms |
| 10:00pm | 11:30pm | Chorus Rehearsals | Various |
Saturday, 9/28
| Begin | End | Event | Location |
| 7:00am | 9:00am | Chorus Rehearsals | Various |
| 9:30am | 11:20am | Choruses enter pattern | Various |
| 10:00am | 12:30pm | Chorus Finals | Grand Ballroom |
| 1:00pm | 3:10pm | Chorus Feedback Sessions | Warmup Rooms |
| 3:00pm | 4:30pm | Harmony Platoon | Sinclair Room |
| 4:00pm | 5:30pm | Quartets Enter Pattern | Wyoming Ballroom A, B, C, D |
| 4:30pm | 6:30pm | Quartet Finals | Grand Ballroom |
| 7:30pm | 9:30pm | Quartet Feedback Sessions | Judges’ Rooms |
| 8:30pm | 11:30pm | Afterglow-show | Grand Ballroom |
Quartet Semi-Finals Pattern
Link to PDF: QSF Pattern A
Chorus Finals Pattern
Link to PDF: Chorus Pattern A
Convention Activities
Education
Friday Afternoon classes:
Authentic Vocal Performance 1-1:50 pm (Dusty Schleier)
This class is designed to empower singers of all levels to go beyond vocal technique and discover how to deliver captivating and genuine performances. Throughout this course, students will delve into various aspects of verbal and non-verbal communication to develop a truly authentic and impactful performance style.
We Got the Matching Socks, Now What? 2-3 pm (Rod Sgrignoli)
Stop in for a fun and informative session on best practices for quartets that want to compete including how to go about picking music for the quartet, some best practices for getting ready for the next contest cycle and rehearsal techniques – a must for anyone that’s ready to put together their first quartet and even some nuggets for the pros!
Contest
- International Preliminary Seniors Quartet Qualifier (San Antonio, Feb 1, 2025)
- Rocky Mountain District Novice Quartet Championship
- Rocky Mountain District Quartet Championship
- Rocky Mountain District Seniors Quartet Championship
- Rocky Mountain District Chorus Championship
- Rocky Mountain District Most-Improved Chorus Award
- Rocky Mountain District Plateau I Chorus Championship
- Rocky Mountain District Plateau II Chorus Championship
- Rocky Mountain District Plateau III Chorus Championship
- Rocky Mountain District Plateau IV Chorus Championship
Harmony Platoon
Register now for the Harmony Platoon at the RMD Fall convention! For $35 you will get:
- CHARTS and all LEARNING TRACKS for 6 songs: every part predominant + full mix.
- More QUARTET SINGING than you ever did at a convention (before Platoon came along).
- A quality QUARTET CHALLENGE that is exciting, fun, and memorable.
- NEW FRIENDS from all over your district (and beyond) who can’t wait to sing with YOU!
- Deluxe color-coded Harmony Platoon LANYARD to locate other HP singers ALL WEEKEND
The Harmony Platoon is a quartetting event that is open to all, regardless of experience, and is a fun and unique opportunity to make music (and friends) throughout the convention weekend.
- Learn at least the first 4 “MODERATE DIFFICULTY” songs (optional to learn the bonus songs). Learn them COLD, to compete in the contests.
- These are NOT EASY. You will have to WORK to BE PREPARED to sing these four + the BONUSES.
- For the sake of other singers, do NOT underestimate your responsibility to learn the music!
Stay tuned for more information on other activities!
We hope you’ll come join us in Wyoming in September. We can’t wait to see you again!