This is the logistical informational Power Point I developed for the members.

1. 2011 International Contest
Kansas City, MO
July 3-10

2. Index
• Contact information (Chorus Manager, Chapter President, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Orpheum Theatre)
• Mr. President
• Grooming Guidelines
• Uniform Checklist
• Downtown/PNL Map
• Schedule of Major Events
• Central Standard Rehearsal Schedule
• Contest Judging Panel
• College Quartet Contest Order of Appearance
• College Quartet Contest “TOP 5”
• Quartet Contest Order of Appearance
• Quartet Contest “TOP 10”
• Quartet Contest “TOP 5”
• Chorus Contest Order of Appearance
• Chorus Contest “TOP 5”
• FAQ
• Notes
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3. Contact Information
Chorus Manager: Chris Hecker
cschorusmanager@gmail.com
Mobile: (816) 617-4599
Chapter President: Matt Richardson
mtrich44@gmail.com
Mobile: (816) 590-2903
Hotel: Marriott - Downtown
200 W. 12th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
Phone: (816) 421-6800
Fax: (816) 855-4418
URL: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcidt-kansas-city-marriott-downtown/
Performance Venue: Sprint Center
1407 Grand Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone: (816) 949-7100
Fax: (816) 949-7119
URL: http://www.sprintcenter.com/
Published By: Central Standard (June/July 2011)
Authored By: Chris Hecker cs 2

4. Mr. President
Men of Central Standard,
The work that we have put in over the past six months has gotten us to this place today…poised and ready to
take International by storm. We have poured countless hours of sweat, score study, and frustration into
perfecting our craft. Gentlemen, let me you tell you, THIS is the contest it will pay off. THIS is the contest
where Central Standard is forever on the radar of the society.
I cannot begin to describe how proud I am to be a member of this chorus. In such a short period of time, we
have gone from a small group of ‘breakaways’ to a completely independent, unique, and incredibly gifted
chorus 100% capable of standing on its own, now and into the future. We are here to stay, and this is the
contest that will prove it.
What we were able to accomplish at districts, our HIGHEST score at a district competition, after only 3 months
of work is INCREDIBLE. What are we capable of? What if we had 100% commitment from every member to do
everything that is necessary? We have drastically increased our commitment to this chorus since
January…every member should be commended for their dedication and effort…but can’t we go more????
Can’t we do more???? I believe so.
This opportunity we have, on Friday, July 8, is not only our chance to put Central Standard on the BHS map for
good, but it is the time we define ourselves as a chapter. What is the limit for us? Top 10? Top 5? Gold Medal?
Let what we accomplish on this day be the first BIG step in our new journey together. We will be as successful
as we want to be. I have no doubts.
I am honored to share the stage with you all. Let’s show the world OUR standard.
Matt
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5. Grooming Guidelines
• Make sure your suit and shirt have been dry cleaned and pressed, ready to go for the contest. When you
get to “Wichatuni”, hang it up when you get settled into your room, so that the wrinkles fall out of it. You
might even hang it in the bathroom and run a hot shower with the door closed for a few minutes…the
steam will loosen up any stray wrinkles.
• Polish up your black shoes and get them nice and shiny for the stage. The sales clerk at Off Broadway
Shoes said the best thing to polish them with is Windex!
• Haircuts and grooming - pay a visit to your barber/stylist before we head off to “Wichatuni”. Have a neatly
trimmed neckline, and product for your hair, as appropriate (gel, pomade, forming cream, etc).
• Neatly trimmed and groomed facial hair (for those of us that have it), otherwise, it's cleanshaven for those
that aren't sporting a beard, goatee, or stache.
• Check those stray eyebrows, and nose/ear hair - trim them if needed (yep, we get em - we're guys - it
happens).
• Neatly trimmed and groomed fingernails, minus nailpolish...just checking to see how closely you're
reading. ;-)
• No colognes or aftershave in rehearsal or onstage during the contest performance.
• Drink plenty of water and hydrate all week.
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6. Uniform Checklist
• Black suit jacket and pants
• Black shirt
• Black belt with silver buckle
• Black socks
• Black patent leather shoes
• Black and white CS striped tied
• CS black and blue casual (bowling) shirt, and all CS Logo Shirts
CS Shirt Schedule
• Tuesday – Old Back CS Logo Shirt
• Wednesday – New Grey CS Logo Shirt
• Thursday – New Blue CS Logo Shirt
• Friday – Bowling Shirt
• Saturday – Any semi-clean CS Logo Shirt
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7. Downtown/PNL Map
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8. Downtown/PNL Map
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The lowest cost parking around
the Marriott is on the north side
at $5 per day.
There is a lot for the same price
on the west side of Bartle.
The lots around the Sprint are $5
per day - although they will
probably charge event parking
when we are there which will be
$10 per day.

9. United In Harmony
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Day: Sun, Jul 3, 2011
Showtime: 6:30 PM
On sale now
Ticket Prices*: $17.50-$42.50
Featuring Heart of America
Chorus, Vocal FX Chorus,
Musical Island Boys, Moxie
Ladies, Zing, OC Times, Vocal
Spectrum & Storm Front.
More Information:
http://www.midlandkc.com/eventdetail.php?id=30894

10. 2011 Kansas City Schedule of Major Events
Saturday, July 2
• **Coaching with ERIC DALBEY** 6:00pm – 10:00pm Shawnee Pres
• Beer and Pizza 10:00pm – Midnight OSP
Sunday, July 3
• United in Harmony 6:30pm Midland Theatre
• SCJC Meeting 7:00pm – 10pm Marriott
Monday, July 4
• Society Board Meeting 9:00am – 10:00pm Marriott
• AHSOW Room 9:00am – Midnight Marriott
• SCJC Meeting 8:30am – 5:00pm Marriott
• Convention Office/Public Relations 1:00pm – 8:00pm Marriott
• Volunteer Office 1:00pm – 6:00pm Marriott
• C&J VP Meeting 4:00pm – 7:00pm Marriott
• CS BBQ 1:00pm – 11:00pm Dan C. Compound
** = Required CS EVENT
* = Included In Registrations
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11. 2011 Kansas City Schedule of Major Events
Tuesday, July 5
• Society Board Meeting 8:30am – noon Marriott
• AIC Board of Directors Meeting 8:30am – 3:00pm Crowne Plaza
• C&J VP Meeting 8:00am – 4:00pm Marriott
• SCJC Meeting 8:30am – noon Marriott
• AHSOW Room 9:00am – 7:00pm Marriott
• Ladies Hospitality 9:00am – 6:00pm Marriott
• Registration / Exhibits / Har. Marketplace 9:00am – 6:00pm Marriott – Count Basie
• *Harmony University Sessions 10:00am – 3:50pm Marriott
• DP Council Meeting 11:00am – 4:30pm Marriott
• Standing Ovation Program Training 1:00pm – 5:00pm Marriott
• Affiliate Leaders Meeting 2:00pm – 4:00pm Marriott
• AIC Chorus Rehearsal 3:30pm – 7:30pm Crowne Plaza
• *Int'l-Collegiate Quartet Contest 5:00pm – 9:00pm Sprint Center
• AHSOW BOD Meeting 8:00pm – 10:00pm Marriott
• Larry Ajer-Tuesday Night Party 1:00pm – 11:00pm Marriott
• ** CS REHEARSAL ** 9:00pm – 11:00pm Grace & Holy
** = Required CS EVENT
* = Included In Registrations
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12. 2011 Kansas City Schedule of Major Events
Wednesday, July 6
• AIC Chorus Rehearsal 8:00am – 10:45am Crowne Plaza
• World Harmony Council Meeting 8:30am – 9:30am Marriott
• IAC Meeting 8:30am – 9:30am Marriott
• AHSOW Room 9:00am – midnight Marriott
• Ladies Hospitality 9:00am – 6:00pm Marriott
• Registration / Exhibits / Har. Marketplace 9:00am – 6:00pm Marriott – Count Basie
• Convention Office / Public Relations 9:00am – 6:00pm Marriott
• Volunteer Office 9:00am – 6:00pm Marriott
• *Quartet Quarterfinals Session #1 10:00am – 2:30pm Sprint Center
• *Quartet Quarterfinals Session #2 4:30pm – 9:30pm Sprint Center
• *Dixieland Band 4:30pm – 11:00pm Marriott
• ** CS REHEARSAL ** 9:30pm – 11:30pm Grace & Holy
** = Required CS EVENT
* = Included In Registrations
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13. 2011 Kansas City Schedule of Major Events
Thursday, July 7
• Harmony Fellows Breakfast 9:00am-10:30am Sprint Center
• Ladies Breakfast 8:30am-10:00am Marriott
• PROBE Annual Meeting 8:30am-10:00am Marriott
• *Good News Gospel Sing 9:00am-10:30am Grace & Holy Trinity
• *Master Class-Westminster Chorus 9:00am-9:50am Convention Center
• Registration / Exhibits / Har. Marketplace 9:00am-6:00pm Marriott-Count Basie
• Convention Office / Public Relations 9:00am-6:00pm Marriott
• Volunteer Office 9:00am-6:00pm Marriott
• AHSOW Room 9:00am-midnight Marriott
• Ladies Hospitality 12:00pm-6:00pm Marriott
• *Quartet Semifinals 11:00am-3:30pm Sprint Center
• World Harmony Jamboree 4:15pm-6:30pm Folly Theatre
• AIC Show 7:30pm-10:00pm Sprint Center
• (ENCOURAGED CHORUS EVENT)
• ** CS REHEARSAL ** 10:00pm- whenever Grace & Holy
** = Required CS EVENT
* = Included In Registrations
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14. 2011 Kansas City Schedule of Major Events
Friday, July 8
• Friends of Bill W 8:00am – 9:00am Marriott
• Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Gathering 8:00am – 9:00am Marriott
• Ladies Hospitality 9:00am – 6:00pm Marriott
• Registration / Exhibits / Har. Marketplace 9:00am – 6:00pm Marriott – Count Basie
• Convention Office / Public Relations 9:00am – 6:00pm Marriott
• Volunteer Office 9:00am – 6:00pm Marriott
• *Chorus Contest Session #1 10:00am – 2:00pm Sprint Center
• ** CS REHEARSAL ** 11:00am – 2:00pm Grace & Holy
• AHSOW Room 11:00am – midnight Marriott
• AIC Meet & Greet 2:30pm – 3:30pm Marriott
• Father/Son/Grandson Chorus Rehearsal 2:30pm – 3:30pm Convention Center
• Groupanizer User Forum 2:30pm-3:30pm Marriott - Truman
• *Chorus Contest Session #2 4:00pm – 8:30pm Sprint Center
• *Mixed Harmony Showcase/Chorditorium 10:00pm – 11:30pm Marriott
** = Required CS EVENT
* = Included In Registrations cs 13

15. 2011 Kansas City Schedule of Major Events
Saturday, July 9
• Convention Office / Public Relations 9:00am-1:00pm Marriott
• Volunteer Office 9:00am-6:00pm Marriott
• Registration / Exhibits / Har. Marketplace 9:00am-1:00pm Marriott – Count Basie
• General C&J Meeting 9:00am-9:50am Marriott
• SING WITH THE CHAMPS 9:00am-noon Marriott
• AHSOW General Membership Meeting 9:00am-10:30am Marriott
• First Year Member/New Member Meeting 9:30-10:20am Marriott
• Father/Son/Grandson Chorus Rehearsal 9:30-10:30am Convention Center
• Category Meetings Contest Administrator 10:00am-10:30am Marriott
• Music Category Meeting 10:00am-10:30am Marriott
• Presentation Category Meeting 10:00am-10:30am Marriott
• Singing Category Meeting 10:00am-10:30am Marriott
• AHSOW Room 10:00am-10:00pm Marriott
• *Master Class-Storm Front 11am-11:50am Marriott
• *MegaSing 12:30pm-1:00pm Power & Light District
• Harmony Foundation Presents... Show 1:30pm-3:30pm Sprint Center
• *Quartet Finals (Pre-show) 6:00pm-7:15pm Sprint Center
• *Quartet Finals 7:30pm-9:30pm Sprint Center
• *Chorditorium 10:00pm Marriott
** = Required CS EVENT
* = Included In Registrations
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16. Central Standard Rehearsal Schedule
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Saturday, July 2
• **Coaching with ERIC DALBEY** 5:45pm – 10:00pm Shawnee Pres
• Beer and Pizza 10:00pm – Midnight OSP
Monday, July 4
• CS BBQ 1:00pm – 11:00pm Dan C. Compound
Tuesday, July 5
• Vintage Stock on Stage, 13th 7:06pm – 7:14pm Sprint Center
• ** CS REHEARSAL ** 9:00pm – 11:00pm Grace & Holy
Wednesday, July 6
• Skyline on Stage, 19th 1:29 pm – 1:38pm Sprint Center
• 3 Men & A Melody, 51st 8:51pm – 9:00pm Sprint Center
• ** CS REHEARSAL ** 9:00pm – 11:00pm Grace & Holy
Thursday, July 7
• AIC Show 7:30pm-10:00pm Marriott
• (ENCOURAGED CHORUS EVENT)
• ** CS REHEARSAL ** 10:00pm- whenever Grace & Holy

17. Central Standard Rehearsal Schedule
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Friday, July 8
• ** CS REHEARSAL ** 11:00am – 2:00pm Grace & Holy
• Check in with Chris, showered and groomed 10:45am Grace & Holy
• Rehearse/Meeting 11:00am – 12:00pm Grace & Holy
• Lunch (on site) 12:00pm – 1:00pm Grace & Holy
• Rehearse/Meeting 1:00pm – 2:00pm Grace & Holy
• Dress/Make-up 2:00pm – 3:00pm Grace & Holy
• Rehearse/Meeting 3:00pm – 4:00pm Grace & Holy
• Travel to Bartle Hall to enter pattern 4:00pm – 4:15pm
• Enter Pattern at Bartle Hall 4:27pm Bartle Hall
• Photo Room 4:27pm – 4:39pm Bartle Hall
• Warm Up Room 4:39pm – 4:51pm Bartle Hall
• Shuttle to Contest Site (Chorus Only) 4:51pm – 5:16pm Shuttle Bus
• Back Stage (Listening to Alexandria) 5:16pm – 5:20pm Sprint Center
• On Stage, Singing 22 5:20pm-5:28pm Sprint Center

18. Contest Administrator Associate Contest Administrators
John Santora (MAD) - Category Specialist Ken Galloway (EVG), Brian O’Leary (NED)
2011 International Contest Judging Panel
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Music
Jim Kahlke (EVG)
Dave Rubin (JAD)
Jeff Taylor (ONT)
Paul Wigley (LOL)
David Wright (CSD)
Presentation
Marty Lovick (EVG)
John Coffin (RMD)
Joe Hunter (MAD)
Ritchie Lavene (MAD)
Mike Louque (Chorus) (CSD)
Barry Towner (Quartet) (ONT)
Singing
Chris Hebert (FWD)
Brian Barford (JAD)
Jim DeBusman (Quartet) (DIX)
Richard Lewellen (MAD)
David Mills (SUN)
Joe Liles (Chorus) (LOL)

19. 2011 International
College Quartet order of appearance
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12 The Vigilantes
13 Vintage Stock
14 Spoiler Alert
15 Quiet Hours
16 The Fishbowl Boys
17 Expedition
18 HHHHHHHHHHHHHH
19 Click!
20 After Hours
21 Ring It On
1 Prestige
2 On the Fritz
3 Foundation
4 The Harmadillos
5 The Con Men
6 iQuartet
7 Rendezvous
8 Phantom Fifth
9 The Braden Show
10 Ebb N' Flow
11 The Chris Bateson Experience
Mic Testers: Ringmasters

20. 2011 International College Quartet “Top 5”
Your guess at the top 5 What the judges said
____________________ 1st Place ____________________
____________________ 2nd Place ____________________
____________________ 3rd Place ____________________
____________________ 4th Place ____________________
____________________ 5th Place ____________________
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21. 2011 International
Quartet order of appearance
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Quartet Quarterfinals Session #1 10:00am – 2:30pm
Mic Testers : Crossroads
1 95 North
2 Rooftop Rhythm
3 The Daddy-Ohs!
4 The Real McCoy
5 The Crew
6 Absolut
7 A Mighty Wind
8 The Crush
9 Off the Record
10 Q-Tones
11 Flashback
12 Anthem
13 The PURSUIT
Sing a-long-James Estes
14 Let's Sing!
15 Maverick
16 Old School
17 After Hours
18 Evolution
19 Skyline
20 Progression
21 Lunch Break
22 Da Capo
23 Masterpiece
24 Frank the Dog
25 Cadillac Jack
26 Steel

22. 2011 International
Quartet order of appearance
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Quartet Quarterfinals Session #2 4:30pm – 9:30pm
Mic Testers: Rural Route 4
27 Voce
28 Grand Design
29 Men In Black
30 Rush Street
31 The Franchise
32 Heatwave
33 Chameleon
34 Racketeers
35 Mainstream
36 GQ
37 Main Streeet
38 Ignition!
39 Alliance
Sing a-long-Adam Scott
40 Forefront
41 Round Midnight
42 Expedition
43 Noise Boys
44 The Allies
45 Quadraphonics
46 Main Streeet Station
47 Voices Unlimited
48 Musical Island Boys
49 TNS
50 The Elements
51 3 Men & A Melody
52 Four Man Fishin' Tackle

23. 2011 International Quartet “Top 10”
Your Guess on the “TOP 10”
10 _____________________________
9 ______________________________
8 ______________________________
7 ______________________________
6 ______________________________
5 ______________________________
4 ______________________________
3 ______________________________
2 ______________________________
1 ______________________________
Mike Testers: ___________________________
1 ____________________________
2 ____________________________
3 ____________________________
4 ____________________________
5 ____________________________
6 ____________________________
7 ____________________________
8 ____________________________
9 ____________________________
10 ____________________________
Mike Testers: ____________________
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24. 2011 International Quartet “Top 5”
Your guess at the top 5 What the judges said
____________________ 1st Place ____________________
____________________ 2nd Place ____________________
____________________ 3rd Place ____________________
____________________ 4th Place ____________________
____________________ 5th Place ____________________
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25. 2011 International Chorus order of appearance
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Mic Tester Chorus: Hells Kitchen, NY
1. Affiliate Chorus
Perth, Australia
2. Senate-Aires
Salem, OR
3. Northwest Sound
Bellevue, WA
4. Narragansett Bay
Providence, RI
5. Affiliate Chorus
Bristol, England
6. Spirit of Phoenix
Greater Phoenix
7. Pathfinder Chorus
Fremont, NE
8. The Alliance
Greater Central Ohio
9. Big Orange
Jacksonville, FL
10. Masters of Harmony
Santa Fe Springs, CA
11. Sound of the Rockies
Denver, CO
12. Sound of Illinois
Bloomington, IL
13. Brothers in Harmony
Hamilton Square, NJ
14. Circle City Sound
Greater Indianapolis, IN
15. General Assembly
Research Triangle Park,
NC
16. Affiliate Chorus
Wellington, NZ
17. Voices in Harmony
Bay Area, CA
18. The Marcsmen
San Marcos, TX
19. Kentucky Vocal Union
Elizabethtown, KY
20. Tidelanders
Houston, TX
21. Alexandria Harmonizers
Alexandria, VA
22. Central Standard
Metro Kansas City, MO
23. Great Northern Union
Hiltop, MN
24. Heralds of Harmony
Tampa, FL
25. Mountaintown Singers
Mount Pleasant, MI
26. Music City Chorus
Nashville, TN
27. Atlanta Vocal Project
Atlanta Metro, GA
28. The Northern Lights
Toronto, ONT
29. The Vocal Agenda
Batavia, NY
30. Heart of America
Kansas City, MO
Session 1 – 10:00am – 2:00pm Session 2 – 4:00pm – 8:30pm

26. 2011 International Chorus “Top 5”
Your guess at the top 5 What the judges said
____________________ 1st Place ____________________
____________________ 2nd Place ____________________
____________________ 3rd Place ____________________
____________________ 4th Place ____________________
____________________ 5th Place ____________________
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27. FAQ
Where do I buy CD’s? At the Harmony Marketplace
Where is the Harmony Marketplace? At the HQ Hotel, the Marriott
Who do I call if I’m confused? If it is contest related, Chris Hecker. 816-617-4599
Where do we eat/drink/party? Downtown or Power & Light
Is there a party or gathering afterwards Saturday night? There are usually a series of Hospitality Rooms hosted by
various chapters held all over the hotel.
Where is the International Contest next summer? Portland Oregon in 2012 and Toronto in 2013.
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28. Notes
Please list any comments or suggestions you may have so that I may improve this
packet in any way. If you are using PowerPoint to view this feel free to email me
your comments or suggestions at cschorusmanager@gmail.com I will try and put
your comments, if possible, into future publications for contests’. Thanks.
Chris Hecker
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