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2nd Annual Land O' Lakes District West Region Spring Sing to Take Place May 30 in Valley City, ND

The Land O' Lakes District Barbershop Spring Sing will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Valley City State University in Valley City, North Dakota. This full-day event will bring together singers from across the region for an exciting day of vocal coaching, group singing, and music development, culminating in an evening concert. 


  • Group singing, musical education and information about what’s going on in the District and Society
  • Instruction from top level coaches and directors
  • Tag singing, pole cats, and more
  • A wrap up concert where participants perform for each other
  • Lunch included


LEARNING TRACKS (Sea Shanty Medley & It Had To Be You) - Scroll Down 


Only $25.00 Per Person | 10 am through 6 pm

Valley City State University; Valley City, ND

101 College Street SE | Valley City, ND 58072 GET DIRECTIONS HERE  

The event is open to members throughout the district and will feature a variety of coaches from the District with wide ranging skills and backgrounds.  Included are:  

Jay Althof, tenor of the renowned quartet Vocality, current director of Croix Chordsmen in Stillwater, MN and former District President. Back by popular demand! Great coach and administrative resource.  

Gordon Moe, bass of District Champion quartet People’s Choice.  Gordon has a strong background in coaching performance appearance and riser discipline techniques.  

Todd Mattison, Long-time director of the West Central Connection chorus in Willmar, MN.  Todd also sings tenor with popular quartet, Sound Image.  Quartet coach for Kordal Kombat and others 

Sheila Childs, career music educator and former director of Great Plains Harmony. Loves to teach vocal production.  

Bob Starz is director of the St. Cloud Singing Saints, and sings baritone with Sound Image.  He loves ringing chords!  

Others?—depending on the number of quartets and choruses who desire coaching, we may add additional coaches as needed.  

Participants will receive expert coaching from these accomplished faculty members and have the opportunity to perform in the evening concert, which will showcase the talents of the day's attendees for one another. 


“We’re thrilled to bring together barbershop singers for a day of learning and camaraderie,” said Brent Gerber, District West Region VP. “The Spring Sing offers participants a chance to enhance their skills, connect with fellow singers, and enjoy a fun and rewarding experience.” 

This event can be a great developmental opportunity for your chorus, but we’ll also have a track for individuals or quartets who aren’t attending with their chapter chorus as demand dictates. 

The event runs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and the cost is just $25 per person, which includes lunch. 


Event Details: 

  • Date: May 30, 2026 
  • Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
  • Location: Valley City State University, Valley City, ND 
  • Cost: $25 (includes lunch) 


For more information or to register, contact Brent Gerber, brentgerber13@gmail.com. 

$25.00 Spring Sing Payment - Need Help Call (651) 202-6056

Sea Shanty Medley - LEARNING TRACKS

Sea Shanty Medley (abridged) - Key of F minor (1) SHEET MUSIC (pdf)Download
Sea Shanty Medley (abridged) TTBB - Balanced Voices - arr. Jay Althof (mp3)Download
Sea Shanty Medley (abridged) TTBB - Bari Muted - arr. Jay Althof (mp3)Download
Sea Shanty Medley (abridged) TTBB - Bari Predominant Left - arr. Jay Althof (mp3)Download
Sea Shanty Medley (abridged) TTBB - Bass Muted - arr. Jay Althof (mp3)Download
Sea Shanty Medley (abridged) TTBB - Bass Predominant Left - arr. Jay Althof (mp3)Download
Sea Shanty Medley (abridged) TTBB - Lead Muted - arr. Jay Althof (mp3)Download
Sea Shanty Medley (abridged) TTBB - Lead Predominant Left - arr. Jay Althof (mp3)Download
Sea Shanty Medley (abridged) TTBB - Tenor Muted - arr. Jay Althof (mp3)Download
Sea Shanty Medley (abridged) TTBB - Tenor Predominant Left - arr. Jay Althof (mp3)Download

It Had to Be You - LEARNING TRACKS

It Had to be You SHEET MUSIC (pdf)Download
It Had to Be You SATB - Balanced Voices - arr. BHS (mp3)Download
It Had to Be You SATB - Bari Predominant Left - arr. BHS (mp3)Download
It Had to Be You SATB - Bari Muted - arr. BHS (mp3)Download
It Had to Be You SATB - Bass Predominant Left - arr. BHS (mp3)Download
It Had to Be You SATB - Bass Muted - arr. BHS (mp3)Download
It Had To Be You TTBB - Lead Predominant Left - arr. Earl Moon & Ed Waesche (mp3)Download
It Had to Be You SATB - Lead Muted - arr. BHS (mp3)Download
It Had to Be You SATB - Tenor Predominant Left - arr. BHS (1) (mp3)Download
It Had To Be You TTBB - Tenor Muted - arr. Earl Moon & Ed Waesche (mp3)Download

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