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The chorus and quartet briefing will start at 7 PM on Thursday, May 9th in the Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel. We suggest you are also present for the Official Inspection/Sound Check which starts at 9:30 AM on Friday, May 10th. More information on the briefing can be found here.
Will there be a walk-through of the quartet pattern?
There will be an optional walk-through of the quartet pattern on Thursday May 9th following the briefing.
Where does quartet pattern start?
The pattern will start at the 3rd floor elevators of the Renaissance Hotel, where a hostess will meet you.
Are there restrooms available in the quartet pattern?
Restrooms are located in the hallway near the ballroom.
When will quartet photos be taken?
Official photos will be taken in pattern, in a designated room.
What is the primp area?
The primp area is located in the warm up room. Water, mirrors, hair spray, tissues, etc. will be available. Convention Hostesses will collect personal items here and have them waiting as each competitor exits the stage area.
How does a quartet enter and exit the stage? From the warm up area, a Convention Assistant will escort the competitor to the Grand Ballroom. The Stage Crew will welcome competitors to the stage when announced,
What does a quartet do after competing?
A Convention Hostess will be waiting here with your personal items. Your hostess will take you through the audience to the webcaster desk that will be located in the balcony area. The webcasters will want to interview you, and this is your opportunity to say hello to family and friends who are watching the webcast.
What happens at the end of the Quartet Contest?
Quartets will be called back to the stage in order of appearance. The emcee will announce the Judging Panel Chair, who will announce the international awards. The champion quartet will be invited to sing a song. Then, the Judging Panel Chair will direct the entire audience in singing How We Sang Today. An official photo of the Champion Quartet with the trophies will be taken on stage.
