Far Westerners
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The Far Westerners were a quartet in the Barbershop Harmony Society. In 1971-73 they earned three consecutive medals in the International Quartet Contest, rising as high as 4th place.
Quartet Members
Medalist Members:
- Tenor: Doug Anderson
- Lead: Jim Meehan
- Bari: Earl Moon
- Bass: Jay Wright (66-68, 70-73)
Other Members:
- Bass: Bill Merry (69)
Contest Placement
International
| 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 9th | 9th | 6th | 6th | 5th | 4th | 5th |
District
Represented the Far Western District.
Recordings
Extended History
Also Sang With
Doug Anderson
- 139th Street Quartet - Seven medals, 1977-92
Jim Meehan
- 139th Street Quartet - 2nd place, 1977
- Golden Staters - 4th place, 1966
Earl Moon
No other quartets at International.
Jay Wright
- Sidewinders - 1964 Champions
Bill Merry
- Gentlemen Songsters - Semi-Finalist, 1979-80
See Also
- BHS International Quartet Medalists - 4th place, 1972