District Quartets - 2023
Five of EVG Quartets attended the International Contest in 2024
2024 International bound EVG Quartets!
Five of EVG Quartets will be attending the International Contest in 2024 in Cleveland, OH
OTHER AWARDS (photos will be coming):
- Chords on Delivery – Seniors Quartet Qualifiers (EVG)
- Vocal Ventage – EVG District Seniors Quartet Champion
- Clover – EVG District Novice Quartet Champion
MOST HAPPY FELLOWS TROPHY
History of the Most Happy Fellows Trophy
The evening of April 15, 1988, the Sea-Tac Harmony Kings hosted a very special evening called “A Tribute to the Haps.” Roy Bollinger, Shelton Black, along with chapter members and wives pitched in to create an evening to do homage to one of the Society’s best known, most loved and just perhaps the greatest International Championship quartet.
With the show performance over, Burt Huish, emcee (and past International President from Twin Falls, ID) introduced Shelton Black, President of the Sea-Tac Harmony Kings. “Blacky” expressed his thanks to those who had participated in the show and its preparation. Then he chose this moment to announce the Sea-Tac Chapter’s recognition of the Haps’ contributions to the Evergreen District and the Society. The Harmony Kings have created and sponsored a new perpetual award called “The Most Happy Fellows Trophy.”
With the show performance over, Burt Huish, emcee (and past International President from Twin Falls, ID) introduced Shelton Black, President of the Sea-Tac Harmony Kings. “Blacky” expressed his thanks to those who had participated in the show and its preparation. Then he chose this moment to announce the Sea-Tac Chapter’s recognition of the Haps’ contributions to the Evergreen District and the Society. The Harmony Kings have created and sponsored a new perpetual award called “The Most Happy Fellows Trophy.”
This trophy is to be awarded each year to the quartet that wins the Evergreen District Quartet Prelims contest. The trophy, which stands three feet tall, drew gasps, ooohs, aaahhhs and finally applause from the audience as it was introduced and displayed.
Timbre article, May/June 1988,
written by Lee Vogel, Sea-Tac Chapter B.E.
Timbre article, May/June 1988,
written by Lee Vogel, Sea-Tac Chapter B.E.
Learn more about our past quartet champions - visit QCED
CLICK HERE to download the
QCED slides with photos of each year’s champions.
QCED (Quartet Champions of Evergreen District) is a fraternity of past quartet champions from the Evergreen District of the Barbershop Harmony Society.
The Evergreen District encompasses Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington; as well as Alberta and British Columbia, Canada. Annually, the District holds a competition among its quartets and those who win the District Championship are inducted into QCED.
QCED also hosts one shows a year at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.. The proceeds are used to support coaching opportunities for quartets in out-lying areas around the District and assist our quartets who will be singing at the BHS International competition.
Past District Quartet ChampionS
| YEAR | District Location | District Champions /Intl Champs | Other District Titles | Tenor | Lead | Baritone | Bass | Chapter/Town |
| 2023 | Federal Way, WA | Metzin’ Around | Donya Metzger | Phil Grant | Mark Metzger | Tom Metzger | Vancouver, BC | |
| 2022 | Federal Way, WA | Metzin’ Around | Dist. Mixed Harmony | Donya Metzger | Phil Grant | Mark Metzger | Tom Metzger | Vancouver, BC |
| 2022 | Federal Way, WA | InVoice | Jake Yoakum | Paul Carter | Dean Waters | Kevin Stinson | Portland, OR | |
| 2021 | n/a | NO CONTEST / COVID | ||||||
| 2020 | n/a | NO CONTEST / COVID | ||||||
| 2019 | Spokane, WA | Rag Tag | Matthew Hart | Ian Kelly | Gus Curry | Tyler Rands | Boise, ID | |
| 2019 | Spokane, WA | Mugshot | Dist. Mixed Harmony | Maria Burri-Ketchum | Katie Roman | Rob Roman | Ben McGowan | Portland, OR |
| 2018 | Spokane, WA | Momma’s Boys | Steven Kelly | Ian Kelly | Sean Kelly | Michael Kelly | Bellevue, WA | |
| 2017 | Vancouver, WA | Marksmen | Joseph Livesly | Mark Metzger | Josh Honrud | Brian Hamm | ||
| 2016 | Vancouver, WA | Flipside | Mike McCormic | Paul Carter | Tim McCormic | Kevin Stinson | Portland | |
| 2015 | Spokane, WA | 4.0 (four point O) | Ted Chamberlain | Gavin Jensen | Ira Allen | Tyson Jensen | ||
| 2014 | Surrey, BC | Madison Park | Wes Yoder | Don Rose | Jeremiah Pope | Brian Hamm | ||
| 2013 | Boise, ID | Via Voice | Joseph Livesly | Doug Broersma | Mark Metzger | Tom Metzger | Vancouver, BC | |
| 2012 | Spokane, WA | Momentum | Gary Steinkamp | Tim Reynolds | Tim McCormic | Kevin Stinson | Portland, OR | |
| 2011 | Spokane, WA | Quadraphonics | Ken Potter | Dean Waters | Bryan Jones | Steve Morin | Salem | |
| 2010 | Portland, OR | The New Originals | James Schofield | Ted Stiers | Josh Honrud | Turner Stiers | Mount Baker / Western Washington | |
| 2009 | Whistler, BC | Fast Track | Mike Menefee | Dan Hofkamp | Don Rose | Adrian Leontovich | Bellevue / Kitsap | |
| 2008 | Boise, ID | 3 Outa 4 | Duane Christensen | Eric Christensen | Ian Christensen | Lowell Smith | Salem | |
| 2007 Intl Srs | Friendly Advice | Dan Tangarone | Wes Sorstokke | Bill Thurman | Forrest Lamotte | Bellevue, WA | ||
| 2007 | Bellevue, WA | Jet Set | Wes Yoder | Tim Marron | Jeremiah Pope | Mike Marron | Pierce County | |
| 2006 Intl Srs | Antique Gold | Tom Bates | George Wakeham | Charlie Metzger | George Metzger | |||
| 2006 | Spokane, WA | Dean’s List | Darwin Scheel | Dean Waters | Paul Olguin | T. J. Weiss | Portland | |
| 2005 Intl Champs | Realtime | Tim Broersma | John Newell | Mark Metzger | Tom Metzger | Vancouver, BC | ||
| 2005 | Calgary, AB | Vocal Magic | Mike Menefee | Don Rose | Jeremiah Pope | Ted Chamberlain | Pierce County | |
| 2004 | Surrey, BC | Realtime | Tim Broersma | John Newell | Mark Metzger | Tom Metzger | Vancouver, BC | |
| 2003 | Spokane, WA | Friendly Advice | Dan Tangarone | Wes Sorstokke | Bill Thurman | Forrest Lamotte | Bellevue, WA | |
| 2002 | Anchorage, AK | Rivalry | Ted Stiers | Turner Stiers | George Nowik | Adrian Leontowich | Bellevue, WA | |
| 2001 | Surrey, BC | Flashpoint | Wes Yoder | Tim Marron | Ira Allen | Jim Wright | Pierce County | |
| 2000 Intl Srs | Over Time | Jim Richards | Jerry Harrison | Mel Knight | Bud Roberts | |||
| 2000 | Portland, OR | Sold Out | Brian Sell | Lead: Eric Christensen | Ian Christensen | Ben McGowan | Salem | |
| 1999 | Spokane, WA | Reunion | Wes Yoder | Bob Swanson | Chuck Landback | Forrest LeMotte | Salem / Bellevue | |
| 1998 | Eugene, OR | Studio One | Dave Warkentin | Doug Broersma | Rich Hasty | John Rae-Grant | Greater Vancouver | |
| 1997 | Tacoma, Wa | Counterpoint | Marty Lovick | Mark Metzger | Charlie Metzger | Tom Metzger | New Westminster | |
| 1996 Intl Srs | Fatherly Advice | Dan Tangarone | Dick Bek | Bill Thurman | Burt Staffen | |||
| 1996 | Portland, OR | Critics’ Choice | Matt Yorkson | Wes Sorstokke | Chuck Landback | Stan Boon | Anacortes / Bellevue / Mount Baker | |
| 1995 | Spokane, WA | Extra! Extra! | Mike Langthorpe | Bob Swanson | Roger Haag | Forrest LaMotte | Bellevue / Olympia / Frank Thorne | |
| 1994 | Tacoma, Wa | The Edge | Ed Dempsey | Dave Warkentin | Mark Metzger | Tom Metzger | Langley | |
| 1993 | Spokane, WA | Milky Way | Tim Broersma | Doug Broersma | Charlie Boon | Stan Boon | Anacortes / Mount Baker | |
| 1992 | Eugene, OR | Seattle Sound | Steve Barclay | Neal Booth | Bobby Gray Jr. | Matt Rice | Bellevue | |
| 1991 | Calgary, AB, Canada | Heyday | Paul Krenz | Bob Swanson | Matt Campbell | Clay Campbell | West Portland / Frank Thorne | |
| 1990 | Spokane, WA | Sonic Boom | David Cotton | Dave Vincent | Mark Metzger | Tom Metzger | New Westminster / Vancouver | |
| 1989 | Portland, OR | Vocal Attraction | Ralph Scheving | Lead: Doug Broersma | Ted Chamberlain | Stu Turner | Bellevue / Lake Washignton / Mount Baker | |
| 1988 | Spokane, WA | Four Cryin’ Out Loud | Paul Krenz | Darwin Scheel | Joe Eckstine | Steve Morin | Portland / West Portland | |
| 1987 Intl Srs. | The Close Harmony Tradition | Richard Merritt | Chuck Benson | Bob Mahony | Warren Mitchell | |||
| 1987 | Eugene, OR | Easy Street | Bob Hodge | Neal Booth | Steve Barclay | Forrest LaMotte | Bellevue/Tacoma | |
| 1986 | Calgary, AB, Canada | Northwest Spirit | Dan Tangarone | Wes Sorstokke | Chuck Landback | Tom Wilkie | Bellevue | |
| 1985 Honorary QCED | The Aliens | Jim Richards | Bob Wiggins | Chuck Olson | Jay Thornberry | Oregon | ||
| 1985 | Portland, OR | Golden Heritage | Paul Krenz | Mike McCormic | Tim McCormic | Lowell Smith | West Portland | |
| 1984 | Spokane, WA | Harmonic Tremors | Ralph Scheving | Doug Broersma | Matt Campbell | Clay Campbell | Anacortes/Kitsap County / Lake Washington / Mount Baker | |
| 1983 | Eugene, OR | Pacific Pride | Dan Tangarone | Bob Swanson | Chuck Landback | Bud Roberts | Portland/Lake Washington | |
| 1982 | Portland, OR | Cascade Connection | Jim DeBusman | Jerry Harrison | Mel Knight | Reid Stewart | Eugene | |
| 1981 | Vancouver, BC, Canada | The High Rollers | Keith Dodson | Mike McCormic | Tim McCormic | Dick McCormic | Portland | |
| 1980 | Seattle, WA | South Sounders | Glenn Barnhart | Neal Booth | Bill Thurman | Tom Wilkie | Tacoma | |
| 1979 | Calgary, AB, Canada | The University Way | Ralph Scheving | John Lee Whitener | Ron Carlson | Dan Cornelissen | Seattle | |
| 1978 | Spokane, WA | The New Rendition | Gordie Smith | Richard Conner | Joe Cordell | Forrest LaMotte | Lake Washington / Sno-King / Snohomish County | |
| 1977 Intl Champs | The Most Happy Fellows | Bob Hodge | Larry Hassler | Jack Lyon | Ken Hawkinson | Tacoma | ||
| 1977 | Portland, OR | The Four Cheers | Dean Voss | Bob Swanson | Vern Emra | Bud Roberts | Portland | |
| 1976 | Spokane, WA | Commencement Bay Flounders and Seafood Conspiracy | Bill Dergan | Harry Aldrich | Bruce Foreman | James R. McLees | Tacoma | |
| 1975 | Portland, OR | Lion’s Share | Denny Stiers | Dick Clark | Bruce Bryant | Stu Turner | Lake Washington | |
| 1974 | Spokane, WA | The Bright Side | Bob Lorenz | Bob Swanson | Gene Haworth | Bud Roberts | Portland | |
| 1973 | Edmonton, AB, Canada | New Found Sound | Dan Tangarone | Chuck Landback | Jack Lyon | Loren Watson | Lake Washington | |
| 1972 | Seattle, WA | Artesians | Dick Fankhauser | Roger Haag | Jack Anderson | Ken Bourn | Olympia | |
| 1971 | Vancouver, BC Canada | The Most Happy Fellows | Bob Hodge | Larry Hassler | Bill Thurmon | Ken Hawkinson | Tacoma | |
| 1970 | Calgary, AB, Canada | The Poets | Steve Kurtz | Dick Clark | Ray Heller | Ron Forsyth | Anacortes / Mount Baker | |
| 1969 | Portland, OR | Westernaires | Denny Stiers ?? Bob Jones | Bill Michalak | Skip Daniels | Art Russell | Bellevue | |
| 1968 | Spokane, WA | The Howe Sounds | Barry Shields | Moe Jones | Al Hayward | Don West | Vancouver, BC | |
| 1967 | Salem, OR | The Nomads | Dick Roth | Chuck Christopherson | Larry Gordon | Jim Hickey | Coos Bay / Fort Vancouver | |
| 1966 | Vancouver, BC, Canada | Bay Shore Four | Gary Larson | Jerry Harrison | John Anderson | Ray Greaves | Coos Bay | |
| 1965 | Portland, OR | The Squires Four | Dick McCormic | Dave Wagoner | Dan Tangarone | Jim Miesen | Portland | |
| 1964 | Seattle, WA | Ambassadors | Gene Haworth | Jack Lyon | Dr. Al Parker | Wes Stumpf | Spokane | |
| 1963 | Spokane, WA | The Roaring 24 | Jim Asp | Jack Nickell | Dick Dybvad | Larry Adolfson | Bellevue | |
| 1962 | Portland, OR | Journeymen | Denny Stiers | Alan Koberstein | Terry Shannon | Curt Roth | Eugene | |
| 1961 | Bellingham, WA | NorthernAires | Gordon Ness | Arne Dahl | Rudy Magneson | Ross Gould | Camrose | |
| 1960 | Eugene, OR | Capital Chordsmen | Dick Roth | Lloyd Griffiths | Dick McClintic | Al Smith | Salem | |
| 1959 | Vancouver, BC Canada | Sema Four | Loren Watson | Dale Brown | Gene Haworth | Dave Little | Seattle | |
| 1958 | Portland, OR | Timbre Fellers | Paul Helton | Jack Rendle | Robert Rychard | Larry Adolfson | Bellevue | |
| 1957 | Seattle, WA | FourDoMatics | Clayton Lacey | Jim Iddings | Merv Clements | Dell Green | Seattle | |
| 1956 | Vancouver, BC Canada | School Masters | Walter Venema | Roderick Stubbs | Orv Nyland | Bill Saas | Seattle | |
| 1955 | Portland, OR | Model T Four | Charlie Pullham | Earl Cousins | Don Franks | Gordie Cousins | Vancouver | |
| 1954 | Everett, WA | Sharp Four | Bob Huffman | Ron Lodge | Jerry Holloway | Wilson Barber | Eugene | |
| 1953 | Portland, OR | Varsitones (?Varsitunes) | Clyde Hobbs | Jim Iddings | Merv Clements | James R. McLees | Seattle | |
| 1952 | Portland, OR | Evergreen Quartet | Bill Gable | Jim St. Mary | Bob St. Mary | Don St. Mary | Yakima | |
| 1951 | Bellingham, WA | Puget Sounders | Frank Hawthorne | Bill Judkins | Fred Cornwell | Houstie Allen | Enumclaw, Auburn | |
| 1950 | Portland, OR | Lumber Lads | Glenn Rounds | Dick Bussey | Harry Huffman | E. C. Murphy | Eugene | |
| 1949 | Bellevue, WA | Queen City Four | J. Zwirn | T. Westbrook | P. Brown | E. Brown | Seattle | |
| 1948 | Mountain Aires | Eddie Hotten | Mel Olene | Tom Hansen | Allen Cornwell | Mount Rainer Chapter, Enumclaw, WA |
