News
08.16.2008 » Sunshine Welcomes Newest Charter Chapter in Winter Haven
Here's our newest Charter Chapter:
P-051, Orange Ridge - Sentimental Journeymen
They meet at Polk County Community College, 999 Ave H, NE, Winter Haven, FL, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
President is Dick Shaw. 13 members so far.
Welcome, Sentimental Journeymen!
08.14.2008 » Sunshine Spring Convention Comes Early in 2009
There's a lot of competition growing in Jacksonville for the attention of the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts [TUCPA]. As a result, we only had one weekend in the spring available for our convention. That weekend is April 2-5, 2009, and that's when Sunshine District's Spring Convention 2009 will be held.
You'll get more details as that date approaches but in the meantime, clear your schedules and calendars and tell your snowbird members they're going to get a chance to participate next year!
08.11.2008 » Singing For Life Returns for 2009!
May 2009 is the target month for the Second Annual Barbershop Harmony Society Blood Drive known as Singing For Life.
Full facts and information may be found here:
http://www.sunshinedistrict.org/singing_for_life
and has been sent to All Sunshine District Chapters.
08.08.2008 » Labor Day Jamboree 2008 Show Tickets!
You have until August 22nd to get your show ticket package at the dual show rate of $35 per person.
Here's the direct link to the Labor Day Jamboree ticket page:
http://www.ldj.moonfruit.com/#/showstickets/4521166681
Don't waste another minute! These shows have just been announced to the entire state of Florida and when they sell out, you'll be blue.
Especially with this line-up:
This year's SuperShop Sunday show includes some amazing talent:
2008 BHS Quartet Champions OC TIMES
2008 BHS 2nd Place Silver medalists CROSSROADS
2008 BHS 3rd Place Bronze medalists STATE LINE GROCERY
2008 BHS finalists ROUNDERS
International BHS Comedy Experts REVEILLE
NOWHERE are you likely to see the top quartets in the world on one stage at one time like this!
The Saturday Jamboree Show is loaded with Florida talent including:
On Demand - 2008 BHS INTL Collegiate 2nd place silver medalists & International qualifiers
Wise Guys - 2007 BHS Sunshine District Champions & International qualifiers
In The Mix - 2008 SAI Region 9 Champions & International qualifiers
Gatorland - 2008 BHS Sunshine District finalists
Odyssey - 2008 SAI Region 9 2nd place finalists
PBQ - 2008 BHS Sunshine District finalists
Genetix - 2008 BHS Sunshine District finalists & father/son foursome
... and suprise cameo performances you do not want to miss!!!
Both shows are packed full of talent and if you buy both show tickets today you'll get a $5.00 savings.
We repeat: this offer will not be available after August 22nd.
Here's the link again:
http://www.ldj.moonfruit.com/#/showstickets/4521166681
08.08.2008 » Passing of Joe Breedon
Joseph H. Breedon
1927 - 2008
Retired Lt. Col Joseph H. Breedon
passed away peacefully August 6, 2008.
Joseph (Joe) was born in Greensboro, NC on July
8, 1927, to the late Frederick L. Breedon and the
late Estelle T. Breedon. Joe attended Greensboro
Senior High School, graduating in 1947. He
continued his education at Guilford College where
he met his future bride, Joan M. Brookings. He
entered the United States Marine Corps in 1951
and was discharged, at the “Convenience of the
Government” in 1952 to enter the United States
Air Force Aviation Cadet program. Shortly after
graduation from pilot training he and Joan were
married and spent the next 23 years assigned to
various fighter squadrons around the world. Joe
received numerous commendations throughout his career.
Joe and Joan had five children and
lived in Shalimar, Florida since 1971. They were
married 53 years. Joe came from a large family
and enjoyed a houseful of family and friends
celebrating life. He enjoyed singing barbershop
harmony and playing tennis and golf. He was a
charter member of the Ft. Walton Beach Barbershop
Chapter and sang for years in a popular quartet
called the “Harbor Knights.” He was inducted
into the Hall of Fame of the Sunshine District in
the Barbershop Harmony Society. He was an active
member of the Shalimar United Methodist Church
and sang in the chancellor choir and the “Gloryland” ensemble.
His wife, Joan B. Breedon; and his
parents, Fred and Estelle Breedon, preceded him in death.
Joe is survived by his five children
and their spouses: Joseph, Jr. (Patricia)
Breedon, Joanne Breedon, Kathy (Gordon) Robinson,
Robert Breedon, Tyree (Lee) Cunningham; twelve
grandchildren, Jennie, Evie, Julie Breedon;
Rachel, Mariah, Josiah, Judah Robinson, and
Rebecca, Joseph, Jonathan, Grace, and Benjamin
Cunningham, a brother Fred (Patricia) and sisters
Sarah Davidson and Rebecca (Jack) Bullard.
The family will receive friends from 6
to 8 PM Friday, August 8th, at the Emerald Coast
Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road N.E., Ft. Walton
Beach. A graveside service with military honors
will be held at 1 PM on August 9th at Beal
Memorial Cemetery, followed by a “Celebration of
Life” 2 PM at the Family Life Center at Shalimar
United Methodist Church, 1 Old Ferry Road, Shalimar, FL.
05.03.2008 » 2008 Sunshine District International Quartet Qualifiers
Sunshine Sends THREE MORE Quartets to Nashville!Rounders 2019
On Demand 1880
Wise Guys 1875
College Quartet Champion
On Demand 927
Sunshine Senior Quartet Champion
Apackalypse Now
FULL Scores will be posted on the Conventions page
Also Qualifying From Dixie District
The Great Nashville Singout 1887
NOTE: HotShots previously qualified in NED with 1873.
Sunshine is sending FOUR quartets to Nashville!
05.03.2008 » Sunshine District 2007 Barbershopper Of The Year Awarded!
Mark Schlinkert has joined an elite company of fellow Sunshine District Barbershoppers with the honor of being selected as 2007 Barbershopper Of The Year in the Sunshine District. This award is well deserved for a man who has devoted many years to this District and the Society in many capacities. Mark currently serves as Sunshine District's Director of Music & Performance while singing in two championship quartets.Congratulations, Mark!
05.03.2008 » 2008 Sunshine District Chorus Champions
Ft. Lauderdale Chapter Takes First PlaceThe Sunshine Chordsmen are the 2008 District Chorus champs with a score of 915.
Complete scores will be published to the Conventions page.
05.02.2008 » 2008 Sunshine District Quartet Draw for Finals
Here's the draw for Saturday's Quartet Finals after 20 quartets competed in the semi-finals:Mic Testers NOT SO MUCH Florida Gulf Coast
Quartet #1 The Great Nashville Singout Dixie District
Quartet #2 Polyfonix Florida Gulf Coast & Tampa
Quartet #3 Apackalypse Now Winter Park & Frank Thorne
Quartet #4 Gatorland Gainesville
Quartet #5 Rounders Ft. Lauderdale
Quartet #6 On Demand Ft. Lauderdale & Frank Thorne
Quartet #7 PBQ Tallahassee
Quartet #8 Wise Guys Tampa & Winter Park
Quartet #9 Genetix Tampa & Frank Thorne
Quartet Finals at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, May 3, 2008
04.30.2008 » 2008 Spring Convention Bus Schedule
This is the schedule of transportation between the Crowne Plaza and the Omni Convention Center. It is subject to change. All times are approximate. Allow yourself plenty of time to get where you're going. If there is no bus listed for the time you want to travel, you're on your own.Friday, May 2, 2008
5:30 to 7 p.m. - 3 buses in loop
10 p.m. - 3 buses starting at the Omni
11 p.m. to Midnight - 1 bus in loop
Saturday, May 3, 2008
6:30 a.m. - 1 bus starting at Crowne Plaza
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - 3 buses in loop
1:45 to 2:30 p.m. - 3 buses starting at the Omni
2:30 to 4 p.m. - 1 bus in loop
5 p.m. - 1 bus starting at Crowne Plaza
5:30 to 7 p.m. - 3 buses in loop
9:45 to 11 p.m. - 3 buses starting at the Omni
11 p.m. to 1 a.m. - 1 bus in loop
Bus travel is your responsibility
03.31.2008 » Spring Convention 2008 Back on Track
ALL schedules and events are back in standard order. Please refer to the Conventions link for more information.http://www.sunshinedistrict.org/conventions
03.31.2008 » HotShots Qualify in Boston for 2008
Andrew Borts reports HotShots have their best contest ever with a 78% average and a qualifying score of 1873. Congrats, HotShots!01.21.2008 » Bob Boemler Passes Away
Bob Boemler passed away on January 14, 2008, two days after his 88th birthday. His famliy and friends are invited to pay tribute to him on January 26 at 2 p.m. at the Newcomer East Orlando Chapel. He will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetary.Bob was passionate about Barbershop singing, was an active member of the Sunshine District for over 50 years, a former Director of the Orange Blossom Chorus in Orlando, as well as a District BOTY and Hall of Fame member. Bob's greatest Barbershop accomplishment was as Director of The Miamians when they won the International Chorus contest in Boston in 1965.
10.09.2007 » Fall 2007 Sunshine District Senior Quartet Qualifier
Great Western Timbre Co. is the Sunshine District Senior Quartet Representative for the 2008 Mid-Winter Senior Quartet Contest
Congratulations!
Complete score sheets may be found here: http://www.sunshinedistrict.org/conventions
10.07.2007 » Heralds Of Harmony 2008 Sunshine District International Chorus Representative
Tampa Chapter took first place and will be going to Nashville.
Jacksonville Big O won Plateau AAAA Second Place & Most Improved Chorus. Their scores may be high enough to also qualify for International in 2008.
Complete Chorus results will be posted soon.
