Volume 71, Issue 5 | May 2017
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Mixed Choruses at a District Convention?
By  Barry Towner

Who would have thought! Well, it is going to happen this Fall in Brantford.

This Spring the District had a mixed quartet contest, sanctioned by the Mixed Barbershop Harmony Association (MBHA), as part of their Friday night quartet contest. In order to compete, quartets had to join the MBHA ($20 USD per member plus $20 for the quartet – total $100 USD). Since we had fewer than 25 quartets on Friday night including the mixed quartets, it allowed us to have the International Prelim Quartet contest and the Mixed Quartet Contest in the same session. Judging by the overwhelming feedback from attendees (and the judges) it was a roaring success. Congratulations to Ripple Effect who won the inaugural contest and were the first recipients of the MBHA Ontario District Mixed Quartet Champion trophy.

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Double Double mixed quartet at Ontario District Spring Convention
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OntarioDistrict.com is now Ontario Sings.com
The official website of the Ontario District is now ontariosings.com! The new name is part of our marketing efforts to better showcase why we're here and what we're about. The site is identical to the previous one except for a slightly improved menu both on desktops and mobile. However, if you haven't visited in a few months, there are lots of new articles, history pages, and all sorts of new content.  If you haven't checked out our site recently, take a peek!
A message from Ontario District

Sadness is touching us all as we mourn the passing of our Ontario District President, Andrew Shackleton. To all who knew him, Andrew faced his illness with courage and a will to carry on in spite of knowing the prognosis. We all need to remember the smile on his face whenever he greeted us, as a man with a very personable nature and love of life. On behalf of Ontario District of the Barbershop Harmony Society, I express sincerest condolences to Andrew's family and close friends at this time of great loss.

Sincerest sympathy,
Frank Knoll
Acting Ontario District President
Video of the Month
Forty years ago, the Scarborough Dukes of Harmony became the first chorus from outside the USA to win the International Chorus Contest. Take a look at the uptune from their winning performance!

Three More Barbershoppers of Renown Recognized
This past month, the district presented the three remaining 2016 Barbershopper of Renown awards to barbershoppers who didn't make it to Spring Convention. Bob Grimshaw and Joe Lobsinger from the Sarnia chapter and Barry Tripp from East York were presented the award to recognize their outstanding contributions at both the chapter and district levels. They join Ken Koehler, who received his award at Spring Convention. Ontario District Awards Chairman Gerry Slekirk presented each winner with a distinguished name badge which they are expected to wear at all district events and functions.

For more information about the award and past winners, visit our website.
Public Inter-Chapter Night in the East
By Doug Hill, C-Way Sound Chapter President

The halls of Cornwall's Benson Centre rang on April 26 as C-Way Sound hosted Capital City Chorus, St. Lambert Quebec's South Shore Saints, and members from Montreal's Island City Chorus and the Kingston Townsmen.

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Looking Back
By  Waldo Redekop - Ontario District Historian

1962: Part II

Continuing with the 1962 District Directory I see that we had six Internationally certified judges.

Gerry Carne, Woodstock – Voice Expression
George Marks, Toronto ­– Secretary & Timer
John Cameron, London – Stage Presence
Maynard Margison, London – Balance and Blend
Jim Turner, London – Harmony Accuracy
Hilton Howe, Toronto – Secretary & Timer.

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Carry Your Part!
The Trillium is currently seeking a more permanent editor.  Please view the job description here, and apply by sending an email to  marketing@ontariosings.com. If you have material to contribute, questions about the new format, or corrections to this issue, please contact  trillium@ontariosings.com.

Editors Note:  Apologies for the late issue this month; The Trillium has been having some growing pains. 
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