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- Originally, board members served one-year terms starting on our charter date, so early presidents appear in consecutive years. This was changed in 1961 to conform to the calendar.
1938
- June 2 - Kansas City Missouri chapter becomes the second group to charter in the fledgling SPEBSQSA
- June 18 - Combined gathering with 40 members of the Tulsa chapter
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Joe Stern, Jimmy Fern, Tom "Moonlight" Murphy
- Presidents - Winthrop Williams, Joe Stern
1939
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Joe Stern, Jimmy Fern, Tom "Moonlight" Murphy
- President - Joe Stern
1940
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Joe Stern, Jimmy Fern, Tom "Moonlight" Murphy
- Presidents - Joe Stern, George Fairchild
1941
- *Chapter presents show "Sweet Adeline," with net proceeds donated to Children's Mercy Hospital. - Early KC Chapter Show
- June - K.C. Barber Polecats take 2nd place in BHS Intl Quartet Contest 1941 , in St Louis, MO
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Joe Stern, Jimmy Fern, Tom "Moonlight" Murphy
- Presidents - George Fairchild, Mark Pierce
1942
- June - K.C. Barber Polecats take 2nd place in BHS Intl Quartet Contest 1942 , in Grand Rapids, MI - KC (Barber) Pole Cats take 2nd place at Nationals… again!
- August 15 - KC Chapter picnic
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Joe Stern, Jimmy Fern, Tom "Moonlight" Murphy
- Presidents - Mark Pierce, Joe Stern
1943
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Joe Stern, Jimmy Fern, Tom "Moonlight" Murphy
- Presidents - Joe Stern, Fred Perry
1944
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Joe Stern, Jimmy Fern, Tom "Moonlight" Murphy
- Presidents - Fred Perry, Joe Stern
1945
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Joe Stern, Jimmy Fern, Tom "Moonlight" Murphy
- Presidents - Joe Stern, Hec White
1946
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Joe Stern, Jimmy Fern, Tom "Moonlight" Murphy
- Presidents - Hec White, Ray Koenig
1947
- March - 1st Annual Show
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Stevens
- Presidents - Ray Koenig, Russ Gentzler
1948
- March - 2nd Annual Show
- October - HOA quartet HyPower Serenaders wins CSD Quartet Contest
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Stevens
- Presidents - Russ Gentzler, Rod Turnbull
1949
- March - 3rd Annual Show
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Stevens
- Presidents - Rod Turnbull, Dale Warrick
1950
- March - 4th Annual Show
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Stevens
- Presidents - Dale Warrick, Orval Wilson
1951
- March - 5th Annual Show
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Stevens
- Presidents - Orval Wilson, Milt Grafrath
1952
- March - 6th Annual Show
- July - 1st time HOA hosts BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1952 , in Kansas City, MO
- October - HOA quartet Gamboliers wins CSD Quartet Contest
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Stevens
- Presidents - Milt Grafrath, Bert Phelps
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Russ Gentzler
1953
- March - 7th Annual Show
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Stevens
- Presidents - Bert Phelps, Don Thorne
Awards & Honors
1954
- March - 8th Annual Show
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Stevens
- Presidents - Don Thorne, Dan Jacobson
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Dan Jacobson
1955
- March - 9th Annual Show
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Stevens
- Presidents - Dan Jacobson, Don Stephens
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Bob Gall, C. V. Peterson, Orval Wilson
1956
- March - 10th Annual Show
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Stevens
- Presidents - Don Stephens, Bob Gall
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - John Cross, Arlo Moore
1957
- March - 11th Annual Show
- October - HOA quartet BMA Gamboliers wins CSD Quartet Contest
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Don Stevens, LaVerne Cable, Don Webb
- Presidents - Bob Gall, Austin Thames, Jr.
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Arthur Babcock, Mike Michel, Austin Thames, Jr.
1958
- March - 12th Annual Show
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- Presidents - Austin Thames, Jr., Clarence Peterson
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Donald Thorne
1959
- March - 13th Annual Show
- December - 1st annual Bellringing for Salvation Army , at Emery, Bird, Thayer Department Store
Chapter Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Ray Koenig, Bert Phelps
1960
- March - 14th Annual Show
- December - 2nd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Percy Franks
1961
- March - 15th Annual Show
- December - 3rd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- President - Edgar Eichman
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - William Wall
1962
- March - 16th Annual Show
- July - 2nd time HOA hosts BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1962 , in Kansas City, MO
- October - HOA quartet The Four Kippers wins CSD Quartet Contest
- December - 4th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- President - William Wall
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Fred Nelson
1963
- March - 17th Annual Show
- December - 5th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- President - Nile Abbott
Awards & Honors
1964
- March - 18th Annual Show
- December - 6th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- President - Dennis Taylor
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Ed Eichman
1965
- March - 19th Annual Show
- December - 7th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- President - Dan Henry Bowser
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Nile Abbott
1966
- March - 20th Annual Show
- October - HOA quartet The Four Kippers wins CSD Quartet Contest
- December - 8th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- President - Gil Lefholz
Awards & Honors
1967
- March - 21st Annual Show
- December - 9th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- President - Harold Solomon
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Harold Robinette
1968
- March - 22nd Annual Show
- December - 10th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- President - Ed Rooker
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Gil Lefholz
1969
- March - 23rd Annual Show
- December - 11th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- President - Bernard Geier
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Frank Leone
1970
- March - 24th Annual Show
- December - 12th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Don Webb
- President - Joe Costigan
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Floyd Davisson
1971
- March 13 - 25th Annual Show, "Parade of Quartets" featuring Four Statesmen, Clubhouse Four, Personal Touch , at KC Music Hall - Program
- September 11 - Special Benefit Show with the NoJoCo Chapter, featuring Oriole Four
- December - 13th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Don Webb, Dab Henry Bowser
- President - John Garbett
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Bernard Geier
1972
- March - 26th Annual Show
- December - 14th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Dan Henry Bowser
- President - Frank Leone
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Joe Costigan
1973
- March 17 - 27th Annual Show, "Parade of Quartets" featuring Roaring 20's, Fanfares, Kansas Citians , at KC Music Hall - Program
- December - 15th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Dan Henry Bowser
- President - Al Moritz
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Ed Rooker
1974
- March - 28th Annual Show
- July - 3rd time HOA hosts BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1974 , in Kansas City, MO
- October - HOA quartet The Morning Times CSD Quartet Contest
- December - 16th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Dan Henry Bowser, Jim Bagby
- President - Ron Abel
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Al Moritz
1975
- March 22 - 29th Annual Show, "Parade of Quartets" featuring Pacificaires, Kansas Citians, Morning Times , at KC Music Hall
- December - 17th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Lindle Bellis
Awards & Honors
1976
- March 20 - 30th Annual Show, "A Barbershop Salute to Uncle Sam" featuring OK-4, Jax of Harmony, Kansas Citians , at KC Music Hall - Program
- October - HOA quartet Rural Route 4 wins CSD Quartet Contest
- December - 18th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Bruce Wenner
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - John Garbett
1977
- March 12 - 31st Annual Show, "Parade of Quartets" featuring Boston Common, Rural Route 4, Kansas Citians , at KC Music Hall - Program
- December - 19th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Dale Neuman
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Don Stewart
1978
- March 18 - 32nd Annual Show, "Parade of Quartets" featuring Dealer's Choice, Rural Route 4, Merry Mugs , at KC Music Hall
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 20th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Don Stewart
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Frank Lasta
1979
- March - 33rd Annual Show
- July - 8th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1979 , in Minneapolis, MN
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 21st annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Fred Whisman
Awards & Honors
1980
- February - 1st annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 34th Annual Show
- July - 10th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1980 , in Salt Lake City, UT
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 22nd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Dave Larson
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Clyde Mensen
1981
- February - 2nd annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 14 - 35th Annual Show, "Heart of America Harmony Reunion" featuring The Suntones, Rural Route 4, Kansas Citians , at KC Music Hall
- July - 6th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1981 , in Detroit, MI
- October - HOA quartet Corner Quartet wins CSD Quartet Contest
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 23rd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Keith Schweer
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Dale Neuman
1982
- February - 3rd annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 13 - 36th Annual Show, "The Barbershop Times of Your Life" featuring Grandma's Boys, Rural Route 4 , at KC Music Hall - Program
- July - 8th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1982 , in Pittsbrug, PA
- October - HOA quartet Harmony Spectrum wins CSD Quartet Contest
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 24th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Jerry Fullington
Awards & Honors
1983
- February - 4th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 37th Annual Show
- July - 10th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1983 , in Seattle, WA
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 25th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Jim Davis
Awards & Honors
1984
- February - 5th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 10 - 38th Annual Show, featuring Rural Route 4, Jax of Harmony , at KC Music Hall - Program
- May 19 - "Fun Time" Cabaret Show
- July - 9th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1984 , in St Louis, MO
- October - HOA quartet Special Touch wins CSD Quartet Contest
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 26th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Jim Bagby, Steve Leone
- President - Manley Vance
Awards & Honors
1985
- February - 6th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 39th Annual Show
- July - 12th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1985 , in Minneapolis, MN
- December - 27th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Steve Leone
- Presidents - Rich Huyck, Keith Schweer
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Ed Sundermeyer
1986
- February - 7th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 15 - 40th Annual Show, featuring New Tradition, Rural Route 4 , at KC Music Hall - Program
- July - HOA quartet Rural Route 4 wins BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1986 , in Salt Lake City, UT
- October - HOA quartet K C Connection wins CSD Quartet Contest
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 28th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Steve Leone
- President - Bob Rutherford
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Jim Davis
1987
- February - 8th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 28 - 41st Annual Show, featuring Rural Route 4, Pros 'n' Cons , at KC Music Hall - Program
- July - 13th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1987 , in Hartford, CT
- December - 29th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Steve Leone, David Krause
- President - Marvin Faulwell
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Fred Whisman
1988
- February - 9th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 42nd Annual Show
- December - 30th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - David Krause
- President - Rod Rule
Awards & Honors
1989
- February - 10th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 43rd Annual Show
- July - 4th time HOA hosts BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1989 , in Kansas City, MO
- December - 31st annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - David Krause
- President - Jim Bagby
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - David Krause
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Bruce Wenner
- John Cross Award - John Cross
1990
- February - 11th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 44th Annual Show
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 32nd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - David Krause, Jim Bagby
- President - Bob Howard
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Mike Mathieu
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Keith Schweer
- John Cross Award - Paul Beard
1991
- February 14 - 1st annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 12th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 45th Annual Show
- July - 7th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1991 , in Louisville, KY
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 33rd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Mike Mathieu
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Bob Howard
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Jim Bagby
- John Cross Award - John McConnell
1992
- February 14 - 2nd annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 13th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 46th Annual Show
- July - 12th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1992 , in New Orleans, LA
- October - CSD Chorus Champions
- December - 34th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Mike Mathieu
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Jim White
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Ron Abel
- John Cross Award - Rich Huyck
1993
- February 14 - 3rd annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 14th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 47th Annual Show
- July - 14th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1993 , in Calgary, Alberta
- December - 35th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - John Pennington
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Mike Schumacher
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Darrell McCune
- John Cross Award - Marty Oldehoeft
1994
- February 14 - 4th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 15th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 48th Annual Show
- October - HOA quartet 12th Street Rag wins CSD Quartet Contest
- December - 36th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - John Pennington
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Monty Duerksen
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - John Fortino
- John Cross Award - David Miller
1995
- February 14 - 5th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 16th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 49th Annual Show
- July 8 - 9th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1995 , in Miami Beach, FL
- "Bright Was the Night" - arr. David Wright
- "Give Me a Band and My Baby"
- December - 37th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Dale Neuman
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Don Young
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Don Newman
- John Cross Award - Al Higgins
1996
- February 14 - 6th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 17th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 50th Annual Show
- October - 2nd place at CSD Chorus Contest
- "Bright Was the Night" - arr. David Wright
- "Give Me a Band and My Baby"
- December - 38th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Darrell McCune
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - David Krause
- John Cross Award - Jerry Snyder
1997
- February 14 - 7th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 18th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 51st Annual Show
- July 5 - 12th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1997 , in Indianapolis, IN
- "Pal of My Cradle Days"
- "Give Me a Band and My Baby"
- October 4 - 3rd place at CSD Chorus Contest , in Des Moines, IA
- "Pal of My Cradle Days"
- "Give Me a Band and My Baby"
- December - 1st annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , at RLDS Auditorium, in Independence, MO
- December - 39th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Marty Oldehoeft
- John Cross Award - Chuck Ames
1998
- February 14 - 8th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 19th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 52nd Annual Show
- July 3 - 15th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 1998 , in Atlanta, GA
- "Pal of My Cradle Days"
- "I'd Give the World to Hear Alexander's Band"
- October 10 - 4th place at CSD Chorus Contest , in Omaha, NE
- "Bright Was the Night" - arr. David Wright
- "I'd Give the World to Hear Alexander's Band"
- December - 2nd annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , at RLDS Auditorium, in Independence, MO
- December - 40th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Jim Bagby, Gordon Lankenau
- President - Jon Gathright
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Joe Mathieu
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Harriet Gall
- John Cross Award - Ken Neujahr
1999
- February 14 - 9th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 20th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 53rd Annual Show
- October 2 - 3rd place at CSD Chorus Contest , in Cedar Rapids, IA
- "Swanee"
- "If You Had All the World and Its Gold"
- December - 3rd annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , at RLDS Auditorium, in Independence, MO
- December - 41st annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Gordon Lankenau
- President - Kevin Beauford
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Dick Korek
- John Cross Award - Vince Perry
2000
- February 14 - 10th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 21st annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 54th Annual Show
- July - 5th time HOA hosts BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2000 , in Kansas City, MO
- December 2 - 4th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , at RLDS Auditorium, in Independence, MO
- December - 42nd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Gordon Lankenau
- President - Dick Irwin
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Ron McIntire
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Don Young
- Trifecta and John Cross Award - Ron Abel
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Jerry Garrard
2001
- February 14 - 11th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 22nd annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March - 55th Annual Show
- October 13 - 2nd place at CSD Chorus Contest , in Topeka, KS
- "I'll Be Seeing You"
- "Sweet Georgia Brown"
- December - 43rd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Gordon Lankenau, Jim Bagby
- President - Dick Irwin
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Chuck Ames
- John Cross Award - John Stucker
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship -
2002
- February 9 - 23rd annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- February 14 - 12th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- March 9 - 56th Annual Show, "United We Sing" featuring PLATINUM, 12th Street Rag, Gentlemen of Note , at KC Music Hall
- October 19 - 2nd place at CSD Chorus Contest , in Wichita, KS
- "I'll Be Seeing You"
- "There'll Be Some Changes Made Medley"
- December 7 - 5th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , at Unity Village
- December - 44th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - John Stucker
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Vince Perry
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Mike Neff
- John Cross Award - Grant Hunget
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship -
2003
- February 14 - 13th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February 22 - 24th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival , at Olathe East High School
- March 15 - 57th Annual Show, "It's a Grand Night for Singing" featuring Michigan Jake, 12th Street Rag, Gentlemen of Note , at KC Music Hall
- October 11 - 2nd place at CSD Chorus Contest , in Cedar Rapids, IA
- "For the Sake of Auld Lang Syne"
- "There'll Be Some Changes Made Medley"
- December 6 - 6th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring 12th Street Rag, Zing! , at Unity Village
- December - 45th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - John Stucker, Marty Oldehoeft
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Al Higgins
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Mark Fortino
- John Cross Award - Jerry Garrard
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship -
2004
- February 14 - 14th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 25th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 13 - 58th Annual Show, featuring Rural Route 4, 12th Street Rag , at KC Music Hall
- July 3 - 13th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2004 , in Louisville, KY
- "For the Sake of Auld Lang Syne"
- "Look Me Up When You're In Dixie"
- October 9 - Chorus Champions in CSD Chorus Contest , in Omaha, NE
- "For the Sake of Auld Lang Syne"
- "Look Me Up When You're In Dixie"
- December 4 - 7th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Zing!, Jubilee Transfer , at Unity Village
- December - 46th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Marty Oldehoeft
Awards & Honors
- Joe Stern Lifetime Achievement Award - Gil Lefholz
- Barbershopper of the Year - Grant Hunget
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Mike Schumacher
- John Cross Award - Tony Strub
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Charles Ramirez
Publications
- Harmonotes - January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November, December
- *CD "From the Heart"
2005
- February 14 - 15th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 26th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 19 - 59th Annual Show, "Love at Home" , at KC Music Hall
- July 9 - 15th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2005 , in Salt Lake City, UT
- "Tie Me To Your Apron Strings Again"
- "Look Me Up When You're In Dixie"
- October 8 - Chorus Champions in CSD Chorus Contest , in Des Moines, IA
- October 8 - HOA quartet Take 4 wins CSD Quartet Contest , in Des Moines, IA
- "Tie Me To Your Apron Strings Again"
- "Look Me Up When You're In Dixie"
- December 3 - 8th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Jubilee Transfer, Zing! , at Unity Village
- December 17 - 47th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Marty Oldehoeft
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Mike Neff
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Carter Combs
- John Cross Award - Harvey Shapiro
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Brian Marston
Publications
- Harmonotes - January, February, March, April, May, June, July, June, September, October, November, December
2006
- February 14 - 16th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 27th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 25 - 60th Annual Show, "Reflections", featuring Gotcha!, 12th Street Rag , at KC Music Hall
- July 7 - 16th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2006 , in Indianapolis, IN
- "For the Sake of Auld Lang Syne"
- "Runnin' Wild" David Wright
- October 7 - 2nd place in CSD Chorus Contest , in Wichita, KS
- October 7 - HOA quartet Quadio wins CSD Quartet Contest , in Wichita, KS
- "For the Sake of Auld Lang Syne"
- "Runnin' Wild" David Wright
- December 2 - 9th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Zing!, 12th Street Rag , at Unity Village
- December 16 - 48th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 1st annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Tony Strub
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Kent McClean
- Trifecta and Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Grant Hunget
- John Cross Award - Kevin Tritsch
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Mike Owen
Publications
- Harmonotes - January, February, March, April, May, June Part1 & Part2, July, June, September, October, November Part1 & Part2, December & Centerfold
2007
- January - CD "Happy Together"
- February 14 - 17th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February 17 - 28th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 17 - 61st Annual Show, "Magic Moments", featuring Humdingers, 12th Street Rag , at Yardley Hall
- July 6 - 20th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2007 , in Denver, CO
- "Time After Time"
- "Runnin' Wild" David Wright
- October 20 - 2nd place in CSD Chorus Contest , in Kansas City, MO
- October 20 - HOA quartet High Definition wins CSD Quartet Contest , in Kansas City, MO
- "That Old Quartet of Mine" - arr. Lou Perry
- "Runnin' Wild" David Wright
- December 1 - 10th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Rural Route 4, Zing! , at Unity Village
- December 15 - 49th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 2nd annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jim Bagby
- President - Tony Strub
Awards & Honors
- Joe Stern Lifetime Achievement Award - Dan Henry Bowser
- Barbershopper of the Year - Jerry Garrard
- Trifecta and John Cross Award - Mike Schumacher
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Mike Mathieu
Publications
- Harmonotes - January Part1 & Part2, February Part1 & Part2, March, April, May, June, June, September, October, November, December
2008
- February 14 - 18th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 29th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 29 - 62nd Annual Show, "Music & Laughter" featuring Metropolis, High Definition , at Yardley Hall
- July 4 - 19th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2008 , in Nashville, TN 8 Winter]
- "When Day Is Done" Ed Waesche
- "You Make Me Feel So Young" - arr. Mark Hale
- October 11 - 3rd place in CSD Chorus Contest , in Cedar Rapids, IA
- "When Day Is Done" Ed Waesche
- "You Make Me Feel So Young" - arr. Mark Hale
- December 6 - 11th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Zing!, High Definition , at Unity Village
- December 20 - 50th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 3rd annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - David Krause
- President - Doug Brott
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Tony Strub
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Dan Henry Bowser
- John Cross Award - Tom Forsythe
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Doug Brott
- BHS Bulletin Editor of the Year - Todd Anderson
Publications
- Harmonotes - January, February, March, April, May, June, June, September, October, November, December
2009
- February 14 - 19th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 30th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 14 - 63rd Annual Show, "Swing n' Blues" featuring 3 Men and a Melody, High Definition , at Yardley Hall
- October 10 - 3rd place in CSD Chorus Contest , in Lincoln, NE
- October 10 - HOA quartet Skyline wins CSD Quartet Contest , in Lincoln, NE
- "Basin Street Blues" - arr. David Wright
- "Beautiful Dreamer" - arr. David Wright
- December 5 - 12th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Zing!, High Definition , at Unity Village
- December 19 - 51st annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 4th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - David Krause
- President - Doug Brott
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Mark Fortino
- John Cross Award - Bob Howard
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship -
Publications
- Harmonotes - January, February, March, April, May, Jun-Jul, June, September, October, November, December
2010
- February 14 - 20th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 31st annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- March 20 - 64th Annual Show, "New Found Sound" featuring Lunch Break, High Definition , at Yardley Hall
- July 2 - 16th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2010 , in Philadelphia, PA
- "Love Me, and the World is Mine" - arr. David Wright
- "Basin Street Blues" - arr. David Wright
- October 9 - 2nd place in CSD Chorus Contest , in Mason City, IA
- "Basin Street Blues" - arr. David Wright
- "Love Me, and the World is Mine" - arr. David Wright
- December 4 - 13th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Zing! , at Unity Village
- December 18 - 52nd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 5th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - David Krause
- President - Kent Miller
Awards & Honors
- Joe Stern Lifetime Achievement Award - Jim Bagby
- Barbershopper of the Year - Carl Turlin
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Jerry Garrard
- John Cross Award - John Erwin
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Rob Mathieu
Publications
- Harmonotes - January, February, March, April, May-Jun, Jul-Aug, September, October, November, December
2011
- February 14 - 21st annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - 32nd annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- April 16 - 65th Annual Show, , "Gold & More Gold" featuring Rural Route 4, Vocal Spectrum , at Yardley Hall
- July - 6th time HOA hosts BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2011 , in Kansas City, MO
- July 8 - 14th place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2011 , in Kansas City, MO
- "Love Me, and the World is Mine" - arr. David Wright
- "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" - arr. David Wright
- October 8 - 4th place in CSD Chorus Contest , in Kansas City, MO
- October 8 - HOA quartet Voices Unlimited wins CSD Quartet Contest , in Kansas City, MO
- "Love Me, and the World is Mine" - arr. David Wright
- "Yes Sir, That's My Baby" - arr. David Wright
- December 3 - 14th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Voices Unlimited, Legacy , at Unity Village
- December 17 - 53rd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 6th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - David Krause
- President - Vince Perry
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Bob Burdick
- Trifecta and John Cross Award - Bruce Wenner
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Jeff Garrard
Publications
- Harmonotes - January, February, March, April, May-Jun, Jul-Aug, September, October, November, December
2012
- February 14 - 22nd annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February 18 - 33rd annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival , at Olathe East High School
- April 14 - 66th Annual Show, "Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!" featuring Max Q, Voices Unlimited , at Yardley Hall
- July 6 - 21st place in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2012 , in Portland, OR
- "Sunshine Of Your Smile" - arr. Tom Gentry
- "Smile Medley" - arr. Clay Hine
- October 13 - 3rd place in CSD Chorus Contest , in Mason City, IA
- "Love Me, and the World is Mine" - arr. David Wright
- "Smile Medley" - arr. Clay Hine
- December 1 - 15th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Vocal Spectrum , at Unity Village
- December 22 - 54th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 7th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - David Krause, Mark Fortino
- President - Vince Perry
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Rich Huyck
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Jonathan Andrews
- John Cross Award - Jim Clark
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Jake Wozniak
Publications
- Harmonotes - January, February Part1 & Part2, March, April, Spring, Summer, Fall
2013
- February 14 - 23rd annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- March 2 - 34th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival , at Olathe East High School
- April 13 - 67th Annual Show, "Diamond Jubilee" featuring Crossroads, Premium Blend , at Yardley Hall
- July - HOA qualifies, but declines to compete in BHS Intl Chorus Contest 2013 , in Toronto, Ontario
- October 12 - 3rd place in CSD Chorus Contest , in Kansas City, MO
- "Cheer Up, Charlie" - arr. David Wright
- "South Rampart Street Parade" - arr. David Wright
- October - HOA quartet Premium Blend wins CSD Quartet Contest
- December 2 - HOA celebrates our 75th anniversary by performing at Carnegie Hall, NYC!
- December 7 - 16th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Vocal Spectrum , at Unity Village
- December 21 - 55th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 8th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Mark Fortino
- President - John Erwine
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Kent Miller
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Jerry Meier
- John Cross Award - Carl Turlin
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Shaun Whisler
Publications
- Harmonotes - Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
2014
- February 14 - 24th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February 22 - 35th annual Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival , at Olathe East High School
- April 12 - 68th Annual Show, "…from Carnegie Hall" featuring Main Street, Premium Blend , at Yardley Hall
- October 11 - 6th place in CSD Chorus Contest , in Cedar Rapids, IA
- "South Rampart Street Parade" - arr. David Wright
- "Wonderful One" - arr. David Wright
- December 6 - 17th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Heat , at Unity Village
- December 20 - 56th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 9th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Mark Fortino, Jerry Garrard
- President - John Erwine
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - John Erwine
- John Cross Award - Carter Combs
- Orval Wilson Harmony University Scholarship - Bob Velazquez
Publications
- Harmonotes - Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
2015
- February 14 - 25th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February 21 - Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- April 11 - 69th Annual Show, "You've Got A Friend In Me" featuring Date Night , at Yardley Hall
- December 5 - 18th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Heat , at Unity Village
- December 19 - 57th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 10th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jerry Garrard
- President - Carter Combs
Awards & Honors
- Joe Stern Lifetime Achievement Award - Ron Abel
- Joe Stern Lifetime Achievement Award - Bruce Wenner
- Barbershopper of the Year - Jerry Meier
- John Cross Award - Steve Keisker
2016
- February 14 - 26th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- April - 70th Annual Show
- December 2 - 19th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Class Ring , at Unity Village
- December - 58th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 11th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Jerry Garrard
- President - Carter Combs
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Carter Combs
- John Cross Award - Jim Porter
2017
- February 14 - 27th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- April - 71st Annual Show
- December - 20th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus featuring Newfangled Four, Date Night , at Unity Village
- December - 59th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 12th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Directors - Jerry Garrard, Bob Velazquez
- President - Barry Sanders
Awards & Honors
- Joe Stern Lifetime Achievement Award - Vince Perry III
- Barbershopper of the Year - Bob Velazquez
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Bob Velazquez
- John Cross Award - John Braden
2018
- February 14 - 28th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- April - 72nd Annual Show
- December - 21st annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus featuring Class Ring, Date Night , at Unity Village
- December - 60th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 13th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Bob Velazquez
- President - Barry Sanders
Awards & Honors
- Joe Stern Lifetime Achievement Award - Mike Mathieu
- Barbershopper of the Year - Harvey Shapiro
- John Cross Award - Barry Sanders
2019
- February 14 - 29th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival
- April - 73rd Annual Show
- December 7 - 22nd annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Vocal Spectrum , at Unity Village
- December - 61st annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 14th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Bob Velazquez
- President - Mike Schumacher
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Steve Keisker
- John Cross Award - Bob Velazquez
2020
- February 14 - 30th annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February 22 - Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival , at Grace United Methodist Church, Olathe, KS
- April 4 - Annual Show - cancelled due to Covid shutdown
- December - 62nd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 15th annual Caroling Caravan - video only, due to Covid
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Bob Velazquez
- President - Mike Schumacher
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Marlin Weidler
- John Cross Award - Ron McIntire
- Wade Dexter Harmony University Scholarship - Tom Hadley
2021
Many of our "Annual" events were either omitted entirely or converted to video only, due to Covid
- February 22 - Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival - video only, due to Covid
- December - 23rd annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Titanium , at Unity Village
- December - 63nd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 16th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Bob Velazquez
- President - Mike Schumacher
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Tom Hadley
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Jennifer "Jeffi" Combs
- John Cross Award - Don Fuson
- Wade Dexter Harmony University Scholarship - Tony O'Brien
2022
- February 14 - 31st annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February - Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival - video only, due to Covid
- December 3 - 24th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , featuring Main Street , at Unity Village
- December 17 - 63nd annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 17th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Carter Combs
- President - Charles Ramirez
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - Don Fuson
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - Dave Hokanson
- John Cross Award - Rick Foreman
- Wade Dexter Harmony University Scholarship - Charlie Hill
2023
- February 14 - 32nd annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February 18 - Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival, at Grace United Methodist, Olathe, KS
- April 1 - 74th Annual Show, "Roaring 20s" featuring Midtown, Harmonium, Tapestry , at The City House, Independence, MO
- December 2 - 25th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , at The City House, Independence, MO
- December 16 - 64th annual Bellringing for Salvation Army, 18th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Carter Combs
- President - Mike Schumacher
Awards & Honors
- Barbershopper of the Year - ????
- Oz Newgard "Ozzie" Award - ????
- John Cross Award - ????
- Wade Dexter Harmony University Scholarship - Kerry Rawlins
2024
- February 14 - 33rd annual Singing Valentines, benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital
- February 18 - Harmony Explosion, youth harmony festival, at Grace United Methodist, Olathe, KS
- April 6 - 75th Annual Show, "W.H.O.A. Radio" featuring Fleet Street, 4's Company, at The City House, Independence, MO
- December 7 - 26th annual Holiday Harmony Spectacular, with Kansas City Chorus , at The City House, Independence, MO
- December 21 - 19th annual Caroling Caravan
Chapter Leadership
- Director - Carter Combs
- President - Mike Schumacher