The 2005 international chorus contest will feature competitors qualified in three ways:
· The sixteen (16) district chorus representatives selected through the standing procedure at fall district contests.
· Choruses from affiliate organizations invited under standing rules. Usually, no more than two or three participate.
· A chorus wild card playoff consisting of up to twelve (12) choruses from the Barbershop Harmony Society. The top six (6) scoring choruses progress to the international chorus contest finals.
In total, as many as 30 and as few as 22 choruses could compete in the finals; a total of 22-25 choruses seems likely, based on previous affiliate participation.
The Masters of Harmony, representing the Far Western District, will attempt to capture its sixth consecutive international championship on Saturday, July 9, at the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City. Seeded first and with a steady eye on the title, the Masters are working hard and smart to best prepare themselves for what will undoubtedly be a very tight chorus contest.
All rehearsals at the Three Seasons Ballroom are open to the public except where indicated with an asterisk(*):
Sheraton City Center Hotel
150 West 500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah
(801) 401-2000
Wednesday, July 6
10:30pm - Midnight
Thursday, July 7
10am - Noon
Thursday, July 7
2 - 3:30pm
Friday, July 8
10am - Noon
*Friday, July 8
2 - 3:30pm