Singing Buckeyes
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The Singing Buckeyes are a men's Barbershop Chorus based in Columbus, OH. The Columbus, OH Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society and its performing chorus, The Singing Buckeyes, have been in existence since their chartering in 1950. The chapter formed from the Columbus Capitol Chapter, which is still in existence.
The Chapter has produced many members who have held high administrative offices in the International and District levels of the Barbershop Harmony Society. These include Charles "Chuck" Watson, Past International President; George Chamblin, International Vice-president and Jack W. Wentworth, JAD President.
The group is consistently one of the largest chapters in the Johhny Appleseed District of the Barbershop Harmony Society with over 100 members.
The Singing Buckeyes are the only chorus in the Johnny Appleseed District to have won a Chorus championship in all six decades that the contest has been held.
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Champion Quartets
International
| Year | Quartet | Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Joker's Wild | Steve Iannacchione, Mark Green, Steve Legters, David Kindinger |
District
| Year | Quartet | Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Bowery Boys | Pat Tucker-Kelly, Gary Wulf, Doug Smeltz, Steve Denino |
| 1990 | Joker's Wild | Steve Iannacchione, Mark Green, Steve Legters, David Kindinger |
| 1997 | Dynamics | Dave Wallace, Gary Wulf, Matt Bridger, Bill Baughman |
| 2000 | Park Avenue | Mark Nofziger, Gary Wulf, Matt Bridger, Mark Hannum |
| 2002 | Impulse | Jason Wulf, Chad Wulf, Mike Byrley, Richard Brooks |
| 2003 | Rhythmix | Mike Nessler, Chad St. John, Mike Hull, Matt Rice |
| 2008 | Cadillac Jack | Carl J. Cash III, Mike Harrison, Steve Kovach, Richard Brooks |
Buckeye Invitational - (1989 - 2007)
The Singing Buckeyes chorus has also been a pioneer in inventing new and exciting ways to bring barbershop to the community. One way was through the creation of the Buckeye Invitational Contest. This annual convention was the first to offer a place for the second best choruses in every district with a place to come and compete against other international talent. It incorporated not only contest music but a complete show package to ensure the most entertainment value for the audience. It also was the first contest to include audience judging. 50% of the grand champion vote went to the audience and the other 50% was by the certified panel of judges. Not to stop there the invitational went on to create the first venue where men's and women's choruses would compete head to head against each other. There also was a comedy contest and a mixed voice A Capella contest.
Several groups competed and won awards at the Buckeye Invitational only to go on to win awards at the BHS International Contest:
| 1989 | Quartet 2nd Place Medalist | Power Play | (2003 International Champions) |
| 1992 | Chorus Grand Champions | Ambassadors of Harmony | (2004 & 2009 Intl Champions) |
| 1997 | Quartet Grand Champions | Gotcha! | (2004 International Champions) |
| 1997 | Chorus Grand Champions | Midwest Vocal Express | (International Medalists) |
| 2001 | Comedy Quartet Champions | Hot Air Baffoons | (International Semi-Finalists) |
Buckeye Harmony Camp
The Singing Buckeyes chorus hosts and sponsors a barbershop youth harmony camp every summer since 1994. The camp has grown from 15 boys in the first year to over 300 boys and girls from all over the country. At this four day camp held on the Ohio State University Campus, the students learn 4 songs taught by the best barbershop talent in the world. The get a chance to perform at the Columbus Zoo, the Ohio State Fair, and other local areas of interest. The final performance is part of the Singing Buckeyes "Stars of the Night" show on Saturday night in front of 2,000 or more barbershop enthusiasts.
Contest Placement
International
| 1953 | 1954 | 1955 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ? | ? | ? | 11th | ||||||
| 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 |
| 8th | |||||||||
| 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 |
| 8th | |||||||||
| 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 |
| 11th | 10th | 14th | 13th | 13th | 13th | 11th | |||
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | |
| 10th | 11th | 24th |
District
Represents the Johnny Appleseed District.
