Oct. 14, 2023 (GILBERT, Ariz.)—The Far Western District Fall contests were held today at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Gilbert. It was a sensational contest, and the judges all remarked at the high level of singing across the board.  FOUR (4) Choruses qualified for the 2024 International contest in Cleveland this coming July; techincally five choruses qualified based on score, but one chorus did not choose to enter the international qualification preliminary. Our quartet champion "Yes Dear" also won the Lloyd Standing "O" award. Special C&J awards were bestowed upon Br ..read more

Click to Enlarge 2023 Arizona Division SUMMER BASH An Arizona "beat the heat" tradition...  Saturday, August 5, 2023  Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe, 4400 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282  Information & Registration 2023 Arizona Division Summer Bash Flyer Barbershop enthusiasts from Arizona and points elsewhere will be gathering August 5 at the Embassy Suites in Tempe for the Arizona Division Summer Bash. Events will include Tags/Fun with Chords, Luck of the Draw Contest, VLQ Contest, and a Parade of Quartets/Choruses. EVERYONE IS WELCOME… the only "requirement" is the d ..read more

Apr. 15, 2023 (Davis, Calif.)—The Far Western District Northeast & Northwest divisions contests were held today at the Brunelle Performing Arts Center at Davis High School. Here are the results. QUARTETS: Never Too Late: 937.0 (78.1%) Almost Decent: 877.0 (73.1%) Bridgetones: 858.0 (71.5%) Team Harmony: 828.0 (69.0%) C.O.D.: 818.0 (68.2%) Musicology: 806.0 (67.2%) Royal Flush: 804.0 (67.0%) Fab Four-te: 777.0 (64.8%) Vocal Capital: 755.0 (62.9%) Three Lads and Alas!: 720.0 (60.0%) Fours of Nature: 718.0 (59.8%) Claim Jumpers: 712.0 (59.3%) Four the Life of Us: 651.0 (54.2%) FWD No ..read more

Mar. 24, 2013 (BURBANK, Calif.)—The Far Western District International Quartet Preliminary Semifinals were held today at the Marriott Convention Center in Burbank. Here is the singing order of the quartets who will advance to the finals round to be held tomorrow evening. MT. Balancing Act Gang Busters The Newfangled Four The Essentials ix Feet Off Base Chord Club Motley Q High Stakes Capitol Ring See You At Six The Summertimers Harmony Band Argonauts (EVG)   ..read more

Chandler & Tempe, Arizona • April 21-23, 2023 The Arizona Division of the Far Western District will hold its annual convention, with events including Harmony Platoon, Pre-Glow, Chorus and Quartet contests, and Afterglow on the weekend of April 21-23. Contests will be held at Hamilton High School Auditorium in Chandler, Arizona; all other events will be at the Embassy Suites in Tempe, Arizona. We will award Quartet and Chorus champions, Novice and Senior Quartet champions, Plateau A/AA/AAA Chorus champions; Youth and Super Seniors Quartets can compete at this event, but awards for th ..read more

Davis, California • April 15, 2023 The Northeast and Northwest divisions of the Far Western District will hold their combined annual convention, with events including the Chorus and Quartet contests, and Afterglow on Saturday, April 15. Contests will be held at the Brunelle Performing Arts Center on the campus of Davis Senior High School with lodging at the Best Western Shadow Inn, about 20 min away. For each division we will award Quartet and Chorus champions, Novice and Senior Quartet champions, Plateau A/AA/AAA Chorus champions; Youth and Super Seniors Quartets can compete at this event ..read more

Burbank, California • March 24-26, 2023 SEATING IS LIMITED. We encourage you to REGISTER EARLY! The Far Western District will hold its annual Spring Convention, with events including the International Quartet Preliminary Contest as well as the combined chorus and quartet contests for the Southeast and Southwest divisions at the Burbank Airport Marriott in Burbank, CA the weekend of March 24-26. The Quartet Prelim is open to all quartets. We will qualify quartets for the International Quartet contest in Louisville, Kentucky during this event. For each division we will award Quartet and Chorus ..read more

Barbershop enthusiasts from Arizona and points elsewhere will be gathering August 19-21 at the Embassy Suites in Tempe for the Arizona Division Summer Bash hosted by the Phoenicians. Friday evening features a parade of quartets, and Saturday events will include a tag singing class taught by Cary Burns, Pool Party, Novice & Comedy Quartets, "Luck of the Draw" Quartets, Very Large Quartets (VLQs), special guests and MORE! EVERYONE IS WELCOME… the only "requirement" is the desire to sing or listen to BARBERSHOP HARMONY! Registration for this fun weekend event is just $25. Hotel suites (optio ..read more

The Far Western District is hosting one of the largest hospitility suites at the BHS Virtual International Convention, June 30 through July 4, 2021. The "VI" is SO MUCH MORE than a Zoom meeting; it is an incredible virtual experience that is super-easy to use and a fun way to interact and even sing together with your friends using Jamulus. Barbershoppers from all over the world will be attending this event — many more than would nornally attend this convention — so this will be an excellent opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones from around the globe.  More informati ..read more

FWD HOF Presentation at the HOD Zoom Meeting, March 13, 2021 Presented by Gordon "Mongo" Bergthold (2019) Back in 1969, the Far Western District Hall of Fame Award was conceived to honor the all-time greats of the District. Those who have unselfishly, and with dedication and devotion, performed through the years in the District, Society and International arenas have been awarded this distinction. Before I proceed, allow me to introduce the HOF members in attendance: John Krizek 1994 Terry Aramian 1995 Sam Barger 1998 Chuck Hunter, Sr. 1999 Ray Rhymer 2004 Ron Black 2010 Nick Papageorge ..read more