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Need the rules? A contest entry form? Background on how and why we score the way we do? It's all here.
Updated: 2/7/2007 8:41:02 AM

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Seniors Quartet Competitor Pin
Seniors Quartet Contest Competitor Pin Order Form
Updated: 3/11/2008 6:01:44 PM

1948 score sheets -- the Five Category System
Download these vintage scoring forms to see how we used to judge contests. Companion to Jack Baird's "History of Contest Judging."
Updated: 11/7/2005 9:21:47 AM

A guide to chorus contest for the novice Barbershopper
First time at contest? New members will feel like seasoned veterans after reading this guide.
Updated: 2/19/2003 4:14:00 PM

A History of the Judging Program
Historian, arranger and Judge Emeritus Jack Baird traces the history of judging methods from the first formally judged contest in 1941 to the present day.
Updated: 11/7/2005 11:58:55 AM

Antique Gold Wins Seniors' Quartet Contest
Updated: 1/22/2006 5:51:20 AM

CJ-20 Contest Entry Form
Updated: 8/31/2007 4:56:13 PM

Controversial Performances At Salt Lake City
A few thoughts on recent performances.
Updated: 9/17/2005 5:37:25 AM

Download competitor technical/staging forms
Quartets and choruses can add dimension to their performances by specifying lighting and video cues.
Updated: 6/12/2007 1:33:09 PM

Hand Held Mic Test Project Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Updated: 7/25/2005 10:07:47 AM

Judging Assignments Spring 2008
Going to contest? See who will be in the pit in the upcoming Spring Season!
Updated: 5/8/2008 9:08:50 AM

Lets Make Beautiful Music - The Judging Categories Revealed
They aren't just making this stuff up--the head Music judge explains the category
Updated: 5/22/2002 8:42:00 AM

Lighting Choices for 2007 International Contests
Download views of various lighting configurations that choruses and quartets may choose for their stage appearances at the international contest.
Updated: 6/2/2007 11:02:52 AM

Style Examination Committee Report and C&J Committee Commentary
Final Report of the Style Examination Committee presented to the Music Category Board of Review, Society Contest and Judging Committee.
Updated: 10/21/2002 2:35:00 PM

Updated C&J Handbook
An updated C&J Handbook reflecting changes approved by the Society Board at its spring board meeting in March.
Updated: 4/10/2008 3:46:15 PM

Video Script for Denver Competitors
Help the video crew show you to your best advantage.
Updated: 6/2/2007 11:06:53 AM

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