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THANK YOU!
A huge "Thank You" to everyone who helped fund our trip to Philadelphia! We had a marvelous time, made new friends, and have new memories that we will cherish forever. Read all about our historic trip here, and see a collage of trip pictures here!
2009 NED Champions!!!
The Downeasters Competition Chorus after sweeping the Northeastern District Championship on Saturday, 24 October 2009
Maine Chorus Declared Northeastern District Champions
The Downeasters Barbershop Chorus (chartered in 1949 by the Barbershop Harmony Society) was declared 2009 Northeastern District Chorus Champions at a chorus and quartet competition held in Manchester, CT on October 23rd & 24th. The District is comprised of all the New England States, parts of New York and the Canadian Maritime Provinces. Sixteen choruses and twenty-six quartets competed in this year's event.
For the first time in its 60-year history, the Downeasters (with members from Saco to Lewiston/Auburn) swept all Northeastern District award categories, including Most Improved Chorus, Plateau AA Champions, and overall Chorus Champions. The Downeasters Youth Quartet $1800 Shoes, all from Gorham, won the NED Novice Quartet trophy.
The Downeasters will represent the Northeastern District at the International Convention to be held in Philadelphia, PA on June 28 - July 4, 2010. The group will embark on a campaign to raise travel funds through paid performances and the "Singing Waiters" and "Singing Valentines" programs.
In related news, the Port City Sound seniors quartet (also members of the Downeasters) represented the Northeastern District at the Midwinter Convention in Tampa, FL on January 29th, 2010.
The Downeasters are actively recruiting new voices, and rehearse every Monday night at Harrison Middle School in Yarmouth. Talented male singers are encouraged to apply.
For more information contact: Richard Roberge, Chorus Manager at (207) 286-9240 or Tom Liebert, VP Marketing/PR at (207) 221-6782.
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Our Trophies and Ribbon!
Interested in all the gritty details? Check out the Official Scoring Summmaries for the chorus and quartet competitions.