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What we might experience in Spokane this May

Judy’s thoughts:  I think singing on that stage in Spokane will be fantastic!  It’ll be wonderful to see all of our hard work pay off as we sing and tell our stories to others from Region 13.  We are a wonderful group of women and this is our opportunity to show off what Harmony of the Gorge is all about.  

Map of our area in Spokane

Eating/Shopping/Walking:  Spokane in May is often lovely.  Our hotels are nestled in the downtown area with restaurants, book stores, coffee shops, and the lovely Riverfront Park easily within walking distance.

Headquarters Hotel: (DoubleTree)  This is where the judges stay during our weekend, and where most of the regional social events take place. 

Traffic Pattern:  is a list telling each performing group when and where they need to be in specific locations on their way to the stage.  There is a sample at the bottom of this page.

Scores or Evaluations:  Groups have a choice whether to perform for Evaluation (no scores) or for scores (either one gets feedback from the judges).  Harmony of the Gorge is singing for Evaluation.   The top scoring groups (quartets and choruses) can earn medals and the winning quartet and chorus earns the privilege to represent Region 13 at the next Sweet Adelines International Competition. 

Traffic Pattern Spaces

TRAFFIC PATTERN (tentative plan)

  1. We will gather in the DoubleTree (exit 3rd floor to the Promenade)
  2. Walk through the Promenade to the escalators, stairs, or elevators and go down to the ground floor.
  3. Walk on the ground floor through the convention center.
  4. Enter service hall and walk quietly to the “holding area” back of the stage 
  5. When prompted, we will get on the stage and BREATHE

Traffic Pattern, Part 1: Leaving the DoubleTree

Once we are all ready (costumes, makeup, and great attitudes), then we will move from the DoubleTree using  the 3rd floor exit to the promenade, and then walk the promenade (inside) to the escalators, stairs, and elevator to help us get down to the ground floor of the convention Center.

Traffic Pattern, Part 2:  Ground Floor

This short video will give you a view of the spaces and distances that we are walking.  Everything is indoors.

Traffic Pattern, Part 3: The ballroom

This short video shows you the size of the ballroom and tries to give you a feeling of how the stage, judges, and audience will be arranged in the room.

What will we do on stage – besides sing?

Please read through these 3 phases of what a chorus performance includes and watch these short videos of a chorus from back east.  Notice that every singer is personally committed to being part of the chorus performance of their two songs.

Waiting to be announced and then getting to sing!

  1. Even though the room is darkened, we will walk across the stage to the center and our spots on the risers. 
  2. Stay relaxed, this is our time to sparkle…but at the same time stand proud!
  3. The emcee will announce us and the bright lights will come on
  4. BREATHE and SMILE look out to the audience  and the judges — but keep an eye on me as I  bring your focus in on me.
  5. Listen to the  pitch blown (that’s our key),.
  6. We will do our AH-AH pitch, BREATHE, and sing our first song together from our hearts.
  7. Sing YOUR STORY

What to do between songs?

  1. First, we need to tell our story until the last note is finished.
  2. Then with excitement acknowlege the audience, smile and BREATHE!  I will move aside and say softly “didn’t they sing great!”
  3. BREATHE & SMILE & STAND PROUD
  4. I will signal you all to focus again on facing and watching me.
  5. Then we’ll ask for the pitch, and do our AH-AH pitch and start the second song with even more passion that our first.  
  6. Keep your eyes on me and let’s tell our story!

Oh, we’re almost done!

  1. The two songs will zip by in less than six minutes — stay focused on me and singing with each other as we finish our song.
  2. Stand EXTRA proud and acknowledge the audience and the judges.
  3. We will have time (not shown in video) to get in our chorus photo POSE. … 1-2-3-4 and we’re done.
  4. Now let’s get off the stage and celebrate that we did our PLAN!   
Sample Chorus Traffic Pattern

Region 13’s convention team will decide how early the chorus contest will start (it might be 1:00, like this sample – or even earlier).

After checking in, we will walk to our warmup room, and have about 10-minutes in a warmup room — to talk, sing a little, and BREATHE

Then we will walk to the backstage holding area (which this region calls the “ready room” on this chart)
and wait quietly until it’s time for us to go on stage

Prior to us getting on stage, our Convention Coordinator will welcome everyone to Region 13’s Chorus Contest

and then it’s our turn to SHINE and SMILE!