Spring 2026 Convention Information

Contest Registration


Ready to start your quartet's journey to St. Louis?

Contest registration is now open.
Register your ensemble to compete in the
SWD Spring Convention. 

Click here to Register


Hotel Information


We're back at the Hyatt Regency DFW again this year. Rates start at $130 per night.


Reserve your hotel room with the
SWD specific link here:

Click here to Reserve Your Room

Convention Registration OPEN


Register for the convention here!

All competitors and chorus members attending the coaching sessions are required to have a full registration.

Click here to Register

Convention Sponsorships

Program Ads
Purchase a program ad to help market your Chorus/Quartet, event, or business to hundreds of your fellow barbershoppers and their families at the 2026 SWD Convention.

Purchase an ad here: Program Ad Order Form


Webcast Donation/Sponsorships
We're bringing back our FREE webcast this year! Help us keep it free by donating to the webcast. Donations start at $10 and any donation helps! 

Donate here: Webcast Donation

Convention Schedule

This schedule is subject to change. Exact times and room locations will be announced at a later date. 

Friday - May 1, 2026
HOD Meeting
Quartet Semi-Finals Contest

Saturday - May 2, 2025
Chorus Coaching
Chorus Festival
Quartet Finals Contest

Judging Assignments

Panel Chairman

Matt Suellentrop - CSD

Admin Judge

David Bowen - FWD
Kelby Cluck - CSD (Guest)
Chris Rodgers - SUN (Guest)

Musicality

Rafi Hasib - MAD
Rick Spencer - SHD
Keegan Eich - CSD (Guest) 

Performance

Marty Lovick - EVG
Robert Ross - ONT
Dan Krackhardt - MAD (Guest)

Singing

Chris Richards - RMD
Renee Tramack - NED
Darin Drown - RMD (Guest)
Dan Rohovit - SWD (Guest)