2. Index
• Contact information (Chorus Manager, Chapter President, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Orpheum Theatre)
• Mr. President
• Mr. Leader Man
• Grooming Guidelines
• Uniform Checklist
• Hyatt Regency – HQ Hotel
• Directions/Maps
• Detailed Downtown Map
• Contest Venue
• Schedule of Major Events
• Central Standard Rehearsal Schedule
• Contest Pattern
• Contest Judging Panel
• College Quartet Contest Order of Appearance
• College Quartet Contest “TOP 5”
• Quartet Contest Order of Appearance
• Quartet Contest “TOP 10”
• Quartet Contest “TOP 5”
• Chorus Contest Order of Appearance
• Chorus Contest “TOP 5”
• Spring Contest Afterglow
• FAQ
• Notes
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3. Contact Information
Chorus Manager: Chris Hecker
cschorusmanager@gmail.com
Mobile: (816) 617-4599
Chapter President: Matt Richardson
mtrich44@gmail.com
Mobile: (816) 590-2903
Hotel: Hyatt Regency Wichita
400 W. Waterman
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 293-1234
Fax: (316) 293-1200
URL: http://wichita.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/
Performance Venue: Orpheum Theatre
200 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 263-0884
URL: http://www.360wichita.com/Attractions/OrpheumTheatre.html
Published By: Central Standard (March/April 2011)
Authored By: Chris Hecker
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4. Mr. President
Men of Central Standard,
What an exciting time to be a member of this chorus! Just four short months ago, this group underwent a
serious transition...one with the potential to make or break an organization of our size and in our
profession. What was our reaction? To retool ourselves, rediscover ourselves, and absolutely rededicate
ourselves to the future of this chorus. I am absolutely awestruck by the manner in which we have
responded to this very important period in our chapter. You all have accepted new responsibilities,
increased your practice time and increased your attendance, which in turn has drastically increased the
quality of our brotherhood and the quality of our chorus. I am amazed by what we are able to
accomplish.
This weekend presents us with a neat opportunity. As Rob mentioned this past week, we get to share our set
with the rest of the district and to receive a full evaluation and score of our performance....3 MONTHS
before International contest. I think that we all can agree on the fact that the quality of sound we are
producing right now blows away what we were doing at this time last year...and these songs are still in
their infancy. How can you not be absolutely ecstatic about our future? I'm practically jumping off the
couch as I type this!
Not so long ago, other people were talking about how this was the end of Central Standard. I think we can
officially put that idea to rest with our performance on Saturday. Let's have an incredible experience this
weekend and show the district once and for all that Central Standard is here to stay.
Let's get 'em!!!!
Matt
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5. Mr. Leader Man
Dear Singers,
It is with great excitement and admiration that I reflect on the past three months together, and look forward to
this coming weekend
and beyond!
You have been willing and active participants in a chorus landscape that has been shifting at a rapid pace. I
thank you for the trust, for
your energy and your continued enthusiasm as we continue to define who we are.
I am thrilled with the progress we have made together. Every week, we continue to develop a sound that is
more and more
impressive and exciting. We have learned 4 great new songs in 3 months, with many more to come! Now, we
have the opportunity
to share our music with a great panel of judges, and set the bar as high as possible - 3 full months before
singing in the Sprint Center!
Of course, we would be nowhere without Mike Neff, Mike Louque, and all of the leaders, singers, and
supporters of Central Standard
that have laid the foundation. Their vision and perseverance is the reason that we are able to be a part of
such an amazing ensemble!
One of the most exciting features of this first contest weekend together, is that we are represented by so many
quartets! I wish the
very best to: 3 Men and a Melody, Last Call, Listen Up!, Skyline, Stepping Stones, and Vintage Stock in the
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Revolution and Vintage Stock in the collegiate contest. What amazing participation! I am hopeful that we'll
6. Grooming Guidelines
• Make sure your suit and shirt have been dry cleaned and pressed, ready to go for the contest. When you
get to “Wichatuni”, hang it up when you get settled into your room, so that the wrinkles fall out of it. You
might even hang it in the bathroom and run a hot shower with the door closed for a few minutes…the
steam will loosen up any stray wrinkles.
• Polish up your black shoes and get them nice and shiny for the stage. The sales clerk at Off Broadway
Shoes said the best thing to polish them with is Windex!
• Haircuts and grooming - pay a visit to your barber/stylist before we head off to “Wichatuni”. Have a
neatly trimmed neckline, and product for your hair, as appropriate (gel, pomade, forming cream, etc).
• Neatly trimmed and groomed facial hair (for those of us that have it), otherwise, it's cleanshaven for those
that aren't sporting a beard, goatee, or stache.
• Check those stray eyebrows, and nose/ear hair - trim them if needed (yep, we get em - we're guys - it
happens).
• Neatly trimmed and groomed fingernails, minus nailpolish...just checking to see how closely you're
reading. ;-)
• No colognes or aftershave in rehearsal or onstage during the contest performance.
• Drink plenty of water and hydrate all week.
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7. Uniform Checklist
• Black suit jacket and pants
• Black shirt
• Black belt with silver buckle
• Black socks
• Black patent leather shoes
• Black and white CS striped tied
• CS black and blue casual (bowling) shirt
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8. Hyatt Regency – HQ Hotel
The Hyatt Regency- Wichita Front Counter
Main Lobby Outdoor Terrace
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9. Hyatt Regency – HQ Hotel
Perks Coffee Shop Riverview Ballroom
Harvest Bar Harvest Restaurant
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12. Directions/Maps
North
START: Shawnee Presbyterian
1.Head south on Bond St toward
W 49th St 0.2 mi
2.Turn left at W 49th Terrace 0.3 mi
3.Turn right at Nieman Rd 1.7 mi
4.Turn left at Shawnee Mission Pkwy
1.0 mi
5.Take the ramp onto I-35 S/US-56
W/US-69 S Continue to follow
I-35 S Partial toll road 102 mi
6.Keep left at the fork, follow signs
for Interstate 35 S/Wichita/Oklahoma City and merge onto I-35 S Partial
toll road 77.3 mi
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13. Directions/Maps
North
.Take exit 50 to merge onto US-400
W/US-54 W/E Kellogg Ave toward
Wichita Partial toll road 6.2 mi
.Take the exit toward Central Business
District 0.2 mi
.Slight right at E Kellogg Dr N 371 ft
0.Take the 1st right onto S Broadway
St 0.2 mi
1.Take the 3rd left onto E Waterman
St Destination will be on the right
0.3 mi
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yatt Regency Wichita 400 West Waterman Wichita, KS 67202
15. Contest Venue
Orpheum Theatre
200 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 263-0884
URL: http://www.360wichita.com/Attractions/OrpheumTheatre.html
Information:
he Orpheum Theatre opened on Sept. 4, 1922, it was
the first atmospheric theatre in the United States.
The theatre was conceived as a garden of old
Andalusia. It's entire design was that of a Spanish
garden or court.
The magnificent proscenium arch is the main feature
of the auditorium. The sidewalls of the auditorium
were accented by niches with mock tile roofs and
grills and wooden lattice work arches across the
ceiling to create a courtyard effect.
The Wichita Orpheum was an integral part of the famous "Orpheum Circuit" and in its heyday, virtually every major
star of vaudeville graced its stage. During this period, more than 17,000 acts appeared with the playbill changing
three times each week.
In 1980 the Orpheum was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1984 it was gifted to the Orpheum
Performing Arts Centre, Ltd., a non profit corporation which is dedicated to the preservation, restoration and ongoing
utilization of this important part of our cultural and architectural heritage. Today the 1300 seat theatre host a variety ofcs 14
acts from concerts to movies and plays.
20. Central Standard Rehearsal Schedule
Friday, April 8th
• CS Rehearsal (Open Rehearsal) 9:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Hyatt 210A Redbud
This quartet contest should be done around 9:00 p.m. this will give us all time to travel back to the hotel
Saturday, April 9th
• Breakfast on your own 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Hyatt Restaurant
You should be showered and dressed in street clothes for rehearsal
• Check in with Chris 7:00 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. Hyatt Restaurant
We are gathering at 7:15 a.m. at the Hyatt Restaurant and heading to the rehearsal room as a group
• CS Rehearsal (Open Rehearsal) 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Hyatt 210A Redbud
We are having a joint rehearsal with the BBC Smorgaschords (Mic Testers)
• Suits & Make Up 9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Lee’s Room (TBD)
• Meet Up 10:15 a.m. Hyatt Upstairs Foyer
• Enter Pattern – Photo Room 10:45 a.m. Hyatt 210A Redbud
• Pattern – Warm Up #1 10:55 a.m. Hyatt 205 Maple
• Pattern – Travel to Theatre 11:15 a.m. Shuttle Bus
• Pattern – Pre Stage 11:30 a.m. Orpheum Theatre
• ON STAGE 11:35 a.m. ON STAGE
Saturday, April 9th
• CS Rehearsal (Showcase) Time and Location – Yet to be Determined
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22. 2011 Spring Contest, Wichita, KS
Contest Judging Panel
• CA: Chuck Hunter, FWD
• ACA: Dave Cowin, ILL
• MUS: Jay Giallombardo, ILL
• MUS: Al Fisk, PIO
• PRS: Joe Connelly, MAD
• PRS: Steve Janes, NED
• SNG: Jim DeBusman, DIX
• SNG: Russ Young, FWD
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23. 2011 Spring Contest, Wichita, KS
College Quartet order of appearance
1:00 p.m.
Mike Testers – Wingin’ it
1. Basic Concept Kendall Holsten, Nathan Gearke, Dan Audley, University of Central Missouri
Chris Rose
2. Ring It On Matt Sullentrop, Graeme Allen, Ravi Raghuram, University of Missouri – St. Louis
Jordan Black
3. The Pioneers Josh Johnson, Alex Abshire, Christian O’Malley, Wichita West High School
Eric Rice
4. Fourtet Brett Glover, Matt Smith, Jaron Marcus, Drew Washburn University & Kansas State
Hansen
5. Sound Revolution Joe McLean, Scottie Hoover, Denny Gallagher, KC KS Comm College & KC Metro, MO
Jon Kready
6. Butler Smorgaschords Zach Simpson, Nicholas Franssen, Austin Pyle, Butler County Community College
Daniel Hughes
7. Vintage Stock Andrew Rembecki, Dan Rasmussen, Sam Dollins, Metro Kansas City, MO
Reed Pattee
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24. 2011 Spring Contest, College Quartet “Top 5”
Your guess at the top 5 What the judges said
____________________ 1st Place ____________________
____________________ 2nd Place ____________________
____________________ 3rd Place ____________________
____________________ 4th Place ____________________
____________________ 5th Place ____________________
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25. 2011 Spring Contest, Wichita, KS
Quartet order of appearance
1. Stepping Stones Brad Dawdy, Scottie Hoover, Douglas Brott, Eric KC Metro, MO; Kansas City, MO;
Webber Fremont, NE
2. Prairie Fire Chuck Edwards, Matt Webber, Greg Yarnell, Barry Wichita KS, Frank Thorne
Barlow
3. Listen Up! Carter Combs, Jerry Gerrard, Grant Hunget, David Kansas City, MO; Metro KC, MO;
Stockard Leavenworth, KS
4. Omaha Prime Thomas Westman, Paul Kelly, Dave House, Troy Omaha, NE
Johnson
5. Skyline! Jake Pirner, Tim Zielke, Josh Umhoefer, Mike Kansas City, MO, Metro KC, MO;
Louque Greendale, WI
6. Last Call Brandon Yarbrough, Duane Lawson, Rob Mance, Kansas City, MO; Metro KC, MO
Matt Richardson
7. Vintage Stock Andrew Rembecki, Dan Rasmussen, Sam Dollins, Metro KC, MO
Reed Pattee
8. 3 Men & A Melody Rob Mathieu, Eric Derks, Brad Stephens, Brian KC, MO; Metro KC, MO; St. Charles, MO
Bellof
9. Noise Boys Byron Myers II, Curt Angel, Don Conner, Jeff Veteto Springfield, MO; St. Joseph, MO; Tulsa,
OK; St. Charles, MO
1. Progression Matt Suellentrop, Mark Wheeler, Mark Keever, St. Charles, MO; St. Louis Suburban, MO
Chris Lowry
11. Paradigm John Vaughan, Curtis Meier, Randy Weir, Rober Des Moines, IA
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27. 2011 Spring Contest, Quartet “Top 5”
Your guess at the top 5 What the judges said
____________________ 1st Place ____________________
____________________ 2nd Place ____________________
____________________ 3rd Place ____________________
____________________ 4th Place ____________________
____________________ 5th Place ____________________
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28. 2011 Spring Contest, Wichita, KS
Chorus order of appearance
Mic Testers The “Smorgas Chorus”
Matt Webber, Director
1. The Tristatesmen 1. Cody Choraliers 1. Air Capital Chorus
Joplin, MO Leavenworth, KS Wichita, KS
Jeremy Albright, Director Jerry Gerrard, Director Mary Halsig, Director
1. Old Capital Chorus 1. Sho-Me Statesmen
Iowa City, IA Springfield, MO
Chad Knipfer, Director Jeff Veteto, Director
1. The Heartland Harmonizers 1. Central Standard
Omaha, NE Kansas City Metro, MO
Dave House, Director Rob Mance, Director
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29. 2011 Spring Contest, Chorus “Top 5”
Your guess at the top 5 What the judges said
____________________ 1st Place ____________________
CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS CS
____________________ 2nd Place ____________________
____________________ 3rd Place ____________________
____________________ 4th Place ____________________
____________________ 5th Place ____________________
Panel of Judges
MUS: Jay Giallombardo, ILL MUS: Al Fisk, PIO
PRS: Joe Connelly, MAD PRS: Steve James, NED
SNG: Jim DeBusman, DIX SNG: Russ Young, FWD
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30. 2011 Spring Contest Afterglow
• Saturday Night Party / Afterglow Information
According to the program there are Hospitality rooms at the Hyatt, Rooms
207/208
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31. FAQ
What is the ACSC? The past championship quarters from our district put on a show. Since this is pre-lims for
International, and not the regular fall contest there is no ACSC show, that will be in the Fall.
Where do I buy CD’s? TBD
Where is the Harmony Marketplace? There isn’t one at the district level – that only happens at International.
Who do I call if I’m confused? If it is contest related, Chris Hecker. 816-617-4599
Where do we park? The city parking lot directly across from the hotel is FREE and open and available 24/hrs. The
hotel does have a 500 spot covered parking garage (this is NOT THE VALET) and it is $8/night.
Where do we eat/drink/party? There are a number of fast food and sit down type restaurants all over the place.
Check with the front counter for more information.
How do I get to the Hotel? See the “Directions/Maps” and the “Detailed Downtown Map” pages in the beginning of
the packet.
How do I get to the Contest Site? See the “Directions/Maps” and the “Detailed Downtown Map” pages in the
beginning of the packet.
Will there be busses to and from any hotel? This information has not yet been posted to the website – stand by for
update.
Is there a party or gathering afterwards Saturday night? There are usually a series of Hospitality Rooms hosted by
various chapters held all over the hotel.
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32. Notes
lease list any comments or suggestions you may have so that I may improve this
packet in any way. If you are using PowerPoint to view this feel free to email me
your comments or suggestions at cschorusmanager@gmail.com I will try and put
your comments, if possible, into future publications for contests’. Thanks.
Chris Hecker
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