Contest Results

Congratulations to our winners and to all who appeared on stage!

Total participants on stage: 115

Chorus SCORING

Quartet SCORING

Latest Updates

• May 12: Added performance order. See Performance Order section.
  Updated Schedule times

• May 10: NEW If you have any old barbershop pictures or memorabilia you would like to share, bring it and we will set up a display for everyone

• Added times, locations, and more details to the schedule.

• Added details about Key pick up and Registration

• Added room booking details

• Updated registration form to correct Tina’s email (correct address is norton_tina@yahoo.ca)

  
  
  
  

  Questions?

  Rob Sarty (River Valley Chorus) (506) 476-577 | robertsarty@yahoo.com?

2026 Contest Details

Accommodations

Mount Allison (on - Site)

Room Bookings are now OPEN! Click here to reserve your room!

• Single Private Room with a Private Ensuite Bathroom (1 room, 1 twin bed) 

  Price: $69/ night

Each room includes a twin-size bed, mini-fridge, linens, towels, complimentary parking, and wireless Internet.

• Double Private Room with a Private Ensuite Bathroom (2 twin beds)

  Price: $89/ Night

Accommodations can be either:

2 twin size beds in one room with a private ensuite bathroom

OR

2 twin size beds in two rooms joined by the ensuite bathroom.

Includes 2 twin-size beds, mini-fridge, linens, towels, complimentary parking, and wireless Internet.

Local Accommodations

Coastal Inn, Marshland Inn and Tantramar motel. There are NO spots booked off for these accommodations and no special rates. If you want so stay here, please call and book your own accommodations.

Contest will be Saturday at convocation hall. Schedule to be determined.

For further information you can contact. Robert Sarty. 506-476-5779 or robertsarty@yahoo.com 

Schedule

Friday

10:00 am | Room Key pick starts in Windsor Hall

2:00 pm | Contest Registration opens in Windsor Hall.

5:00pm - 6:00pm | Supper in at Jennings Dining Hall

Similar to last year. See Meals section below for meal info.

6:30 pm (approx) | Mass Singout at Jennings Dining Hall

A mass singout will be held and right after Supper at Jennings Dining Hall hosted by the Chorus Director for the River Valley Chorus – Christine Freeman. All are welcome to attend, not just the singers!

7:30pm (approx) | Town Hall at Jennings Dining Hall

After the singout Roger Menard will hold a town hall meeting with updated info concerning the society and answer any questions.

Saturday

Tentative Schedule (Full details available at the registration desk at event)

7:30am - 8:30am | Breakfast at Jennings Hall

See Meals section below for meal info.

9:30am - 10:30pm (approx) | Contest at Convocation Hall

The chorus and quartet contests will take place at Convocation Hall.

11:?? pm | ? BREAK

12:?? pm | Quartet Contest with Mic Testers at Convocation Hall

12:30 am - 1:45pm | Lunch at Jennings Hall

Note - the change in location from last year. Lunch at Jennigs Hall this year.

TBD - Evaluations

6:30pm | Banquet Meet and Greet following by Meal

See Meals section below for meal info.

Cash Bar available. *CHEERS*

8:00pm | Afterglow

Cash Bar available.

10:30pm | After the Afterglow (WINK)

NEW To add some fun to the After the Afterglow (WINK) wear a piece of clothing you wore at a Barbershop Contest from long ago. Something you cannot believe you wore would be best!

Could be an ugly tie, a cumberbund, suit jacket, suit pants, vest, suspenders, or a prop (cane, hat, whatever you used during a performance).

Sunday

8:30 - 9:30 breakfast | Lunch at Jennings Hall

See Meals section below for meal info.

TBD PAPPYS Meeting at Jennings Hall

Registration

Each chorus chooses a single designated registration lead. We suggest the chorus Treasurer or Secretary.

1. That person downloads / makes a copy of the chorus registration form 

2. That person gathers all the information from their singers

3. They then email the completed registration sheet to Tina Norton (norton_tina@yahoo.ca)

4. Chorus sends payment via cheque or e-Transfer

1. Cheque:  River Valley Chorus

2. e-Transfer:  RobertSarty@yahoo.com 

Meals

Friday Night Supper

Mount Allison has a rotating schedule. Friday Supper will be one of these three:

Meal #1

• Rolls Butter

• Greek Salad

• Garden Salad

• Pasta Salad

• BBQ Chicken

• Spicy Bean Black Bean Burger

• Corn on The Cob

• Sliced Watermelon

• Chocolate Brownies

• Tea / Coffee - Pop/Juice/Milk/Water

Meal #2

• Rolls & Butter

• Tomato Soup

• Coleslaw

• Greek Salad

• Mixed Vegetables

• Veggie Shepherd’s Pie

• Shepherd’s Pie

• Gravy

• Hot Apple Crumble

• Coffee / Tea, Pop/ juice/ water

Meal  #3

• Rolls & Butter

• Corn Chowder

• Garden Salad

• Pasta Salad

• Fish & Chips

• French Fries

• Lentil Loaf (Veggie Option)

• Mixed Vegetables

• Cherry Crisp

Pop, Juice & Water, Tea/Coffee

Saturday Breakfast

Traditional style breakfast

Saturday Lunch

• Sandwiches and wraps

• Cookies

• Coffee

• Tea

• Juice

• Fruit

Saturday Banquet Buffet Dinner

• Rolls w/ butter

• Mixed Greens Salad (peppers, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes)

• Coleslaw

• Pan-Fried Haddock

• Chicken Supreme

• Mashed Potatoes

• Gravy

• Steamed Medley of Vegetables

• Rice

• Vegetarian Option

• Zucchini Lasagna Bianca w/ Roasted Garlic & Lemon

Sunday Breakfast

Traditional style breakfast

⚠️Note: Those with Food Allergies or Dietary Requirements: Please ensure your registration lead includes your allergies in the designated space at the bottom of the registration form.

Performance Order

Choruses

1. Saint John, NB Voices of Fundy

2. Halifax, NS Halifax Harmonizers

3. Kentville, NS Dukes of Kent

4. Cape Breton, NS Cape Breton Chordsmen

5. Moncton, NB Gentlemen of Harmony

6. Fredericton, NB River Valley Chorus

7. Dartmouth, NS City of Lakes Mixed Chorus
   

Quartets

1. Crosswind

2. Ageless Wonders

3. Class Act

4. Sambro Light

5. Petit-Chordiacs

6. High Tide

7. Euphonic Blend

Contact Information

Convention chair
Rob Sarty (River Valley Chorus) (506) 476-577 | robertsarty@yahoo.com