Post Convention E-Blast
                                                  May 20, 2017
To: All Members of Region 16
From the CRC

Hello Region 16...

Here you have it, the final E-Blast of the 2017 Regional Convention season.  Wow, I certainly found it exciting and it is my hope that everyone is reaping the benefits of the education and entertaining opportunities afforded to you.   

Region 16 offers a great big "THANK YOU":
  • to the many volunteers who dedicated their time working the competition venue in so many capacities, including but not limited to, panel pages, pit guards, photo assistants, bus loaders, "purse ladies" webcast runners, Bevard Rm hosts and backstage assistants.   Your assistance is invaluable and is reflected in the success of the competition.
  • Region 16 members who, despite the horizontal rain, showed their true heart and appreciation for the assistants who were getting them on and off busses.  Your words of thanks to them were appreciated more than you know. 
A reminder .... I encourage you to complete the survey; your thoughts do matter!

Plans are already under way for next year's convention.  Mark your calendars now for the Region 16 Annual XLIII Convention, April 19 - 22, 2018!

Looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming regional events.
 
Sandy Blamowski
Chair, Regional Convention
Lake Ontario Region 16

Winners and Scores

Congratulations to all our Region 16 medalists, especially our champions:

  • Buffalo Gateway - Intl. representatives for St. Louis 2018
  • Power Chords - Intl. representatives for Vegas 2017
    • (Also representing Region 16 in Vegas are: Spritzer, North Metro, Canadian Showtime AND Greater Kingston Chorus!)

CHORUS RESULTS

Click on the links below to see the complete score sheets as well as the Judges comments.


Most Improved Chorus: Harmony North Chorus
 
Division A (small)
3 - Ontario Heartland Chorus - Score 544
2 - Durham Shores Chorus - Score 552
1 - Limestone City Voices Chorus - Score 553

Division AA (midsize)
3 - York Harmony Chorus - Score 565
2 - Orangeville Chorus - Score 569
1 - Greater Kingston Chorus - Score 594
 
Overall
5 - 565 - York Harmony Chorus
4 - 569 - Orangeville Chorus
3 - 594 - Greater Kingston Chorus
2 - 616 - Circle of Harmony Chorus
1 - 676 - Buffalo Gateway Chorus

QUARTET RESULTS

Click on the links below to see the complete score sheets as well as the Judges comments.


Most Improved Quartet - Winsome Times
Novice Quartet - Strike a Chord

5 - Absolutely! - Score 504
4 - High Definition - Score 517
3 - Walkin' on Sunshine - Score 534
2 - VQA - Score 562
1 - Power Chords - Score 580

2017 Leadership Excellence Award - Cathy Stovold, North Metro Chorus


In This Issue
Convention Team

Sandy Blamowski
Chair of the Regional Convention (CRC)
 
Shelley Snoulten
Competition Coordinator (CC)
 
Cathy Stovold
Events Coordinator/ Registration

Mary Ann Jablonski
Official Panel Liaison
 
Cindy Fanara
Assistant Official Panel Liaison
 
Liz Gibbs
Audio/Visual Manager
 
Diane Seaward
Awards Manager
 
Barb Jacobs
Transportation Manager
 
Andrea Thorne-Percy
Convention Services and Housing Manager
 
Sue Heighway
Communications Manager
 
April Jackson
Financial Coordinator
 
Colleen O'Dwyer
Assistant Finance Coordinator
 
J.D. Crowe
Webcast Manager

Survey Reminder!
Deadline is June 2, 2017

What a great weekend we all shared in Syracuse! 

We really value your input and feedback.  If you have not yet completed the post convention survey, please take a few moments and do so. 

The information we gather will provide invaluable information to use so that we can continue to plan amazing events for our region.


Please be sure to add comments as needed and please be as concise as possible.
                                                
 
Mo Field - MORE THAN THE SCORE!

We hope that you got a chance to attend this amazing, inspirational and educational hour with Mo Field.  A big thank you to Mo for opening up our minds to start thinking about what's inside the music and the craft and encouraging us to improve our ability to connect with an audience via an honest, vulnerable 'conversation' to bring humanity and authenticity into our music.

Thanks also to:
  • Kristin Stevens for the rousing class Intro.
  • Nancy Buott from Northumberland Chorus for video recording the class for me
Click here to access the recordings of Mo's class that have been uploaded to the Region 16 website.
 
What's Next?  Fall Music School  November 3-5,2017
Sheraton Parkway Toronto North

Guest Faculty: Erin Howden

 
  • Director North Metro Chorus 
  • Certified International Faculty
  • Choreographer
  • Passionate motivator
  • Sought-after musical and visual coach throughout the world!  
 
Become a more powerful performer through imagery and JOY, as well as exciting new classes being developed just for Region 16! 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Quartet Coaching!
NEW THIS YEAR!
Very Large Quartet (VLQ) contest! Ensembles of 5-8. Get your groups together!
 
And much MORE!
 
Don't miss out on this great event full of a wide variety of classes and coaching opportunities that are sure to meet everyone's needs and interests. 
 
Watch for more details and registration information in the coming months in the Sixteenth Notes and on our website!