Convention-Day Three

Well, 20 quartets have been narrowed down to 10. I'm glad that I'm not a judge because all the groups are so good. There were some really good comedy songs, poking fun at the old vs new controversy in the BHS and other contest-related topics. The Allies, from JAD are in the finals as well as Old School, our potential show guests.

Before the semi-finals started, the Oak Ridge Boys were inducted as honorary members of the BHS. They were there in person and sang a gospel number acapella that was outstanding. After that song, they announced that they would sing a bit of another song, because it was "the law". Then they did a shortened version of Elvira. The crowd went wild.

We went to the building dedication and Mega-Sing this morning. Hundreds of men (and some women) singing Pole Cats in the street in front of the new headquarters. They gave us 30 minutes to just wander around, find 3 other guys and sing something. That was in between sessions where we all sang together.

Grandpa Moomy arrived safely this afternoon and Andrew and Kim are coming in later tonight. We are getting ready to take chairs outside to watch the Hendersonville fireworks display, as soon as it gets dark. The Nashville fireworks are tomorrow night.

Tomorrow, the chorus competition starts. This is what show choir guys do after high school (or after retirement). It should be fun and a whole new experience for Sue. I will post her reaction to the whole thing later.

Finally, just so I get credit for being on the pontoon boat ride yesterday, I posted the video below. My job was to watch for mermaids and pirates.