Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 8:43 PM

Subject: FWDNotes from the Far Western District

To: All Far Western District Barbershoppers

FWDNotes

Notes of interest from the Far Western District of the Barbershop Harmony Society.

In This Issue Convention Activities at Burbank Hilton Hotel keeps special prices Register Now for Harmony College West Memorial Day Bash 2005 Convention Activities at Burbank The District Spring Prelims and SoCal West Convention and Contests will make for an action packed weekend. It all starts Thursday night with Jump Start Barbershop, a toss-out-the-rules quartet contest followed by classes all day Friday, then the quartet and chorus contests, and don't forget the totally delightful High School Quartet Contest on Saturday afternoon. Friday classes include Vocal Production, Grant Writing, Music Sing Through, Tag Singing, and a birds-of-a-feather session for chapter Marketing and Public Relations officers. The House of Delegates meets Friday afternoon also. Check out the Burbank Info on the FWD Website. Hilton Hotel keeps special prices It's not too late to get the special hotel prices for the Burbank Convention. The hotel has agreed to keep our special price available right up to the convention. Just call (818) 843-6000 to reserve your room and don't forget to mention you are with the Barbershop Harmony Society. Register Now for Harmony College West Last fall you told us what you want at Harmony College West and we listened. This August 26-28 we'll have longer quartet coaching times with each coach and individuals will have multiple classes over the weekend, depending upon individual class lengths. We also have many new classes to choose from. You can sign up right now at Harmony College West 2005. IMPORTANT NOTE: The registration forms in Westunes ask you to mail the form and your check to Jerry Fairchild. Instead, please mail them to: Derick Sturke 1514 East G Street Oakdale, CA 95361 fwsturke@pacbell.net Memorial Day Bash 2005 Come be a part of the Memorial Day Bash 2005 at San Diego's beautiful Singing Hills Sycuan Resort and Casino. Besides a weekend of barbershop singing and shows, you'll find world class golf and tennis courts. Visit the Bash 2005 website for all the details. This newsletter is published 3-4 times each year by the Far Western District of the Barbershop Harmony Society. You may choose to not receive future issues by visiting the Members Only area of the FWD Website.

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