APRIL 16-19, 2026  • RIDGECREST, CALIFORNIA

ONLINE REGISTRATION begins FEBRUARY 1, 2026

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WHO'S IN CHARGE?

FAQS

CONVENTION SCHEDULE

• THURSDAY, APRIL 16
  • Winners' Circle Reception (for competing quartets only)
  • Registration
• FRIDAY, APRIL 17
  • Judges' Inspection
  • Registration
  • Chorus Mic Testing and Quartet Walk-Thru
  • Mass Sing
  • Quartet Competition
• SATURDAY, APRIL 18
  • Registration
  • Chorus Rehearsals
  • Chorus Competition
  • Dinner, Awards, and Afterglow
• SUNDAY, APRIL 19
  • Regional Brunch

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

• February 16, 2026
  • Quartet Entry forms due to International HQ
• February 13, 2026
  • AET/SET registration opens (online)
• February 17, 2026
  • Chorus Entry forms due to International HQ
• February 23, 2026
  • Draw for Order of Appearance
• March 28, 2026
  • All other forms due (Unsung Hero, Noteworthy Award, Rose Ceremony, etc.)
  • Last day to register for an AET/SET online.
• April 12, 2026
  • Quartet/Chorus Briefing on ZOOM

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CONVENTION COMMITTEE

• Debbie Curtis – RMT Events Coordinator / Acting Convention Manager / Communications / Program
  curtisnotes2@icloud.com
• Kim Alley – RMT Team Coordinator
  quirkyquin@gmail.com
• Mary Beth Halsing – RMT Finance Coordinator
  finance@sairegion11.com
• Tina Rowley – Competition Coordinator
  tinaahhr11@aol.com
• Laura La Borde – Registration Manager
  registration@sairegion11.com
• Lynn Hansen – Official Panel Liaison
  lynnhansen321@gmail.com
• Sue Walker – Awards Chair
  moonsuep@hotmail.com
• Mary Ashford – Winners' Circle Liaison
  bary2bass@gmail.com
• Sue Matus – Harmony Bazaar Manager
  sue.matus1@gmail.com
• Sarah Olguin – Assisting Chorus Co-Chair
  sarahbolguin@gmail.com
• Tove Hoch – Assisting Chorus Co-Chair
  tovesings@gmail.com

This year's assisting chorus is the fabulous Santa Monica Chorus!

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COMMUNICATIONS

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HOUSING

Recommended Hotels in the Area

• Main Chain Hotels
  1. Hampton Inn & Suites: 1.7 miles
     104 E Sydnor Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
     (760) 446-1968
  2. Springhill Suites: 1.7 miles
     113 E. Sydnor Avenue, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
     (760) 446-1630
  3. Holiday Inn Express: 1.5 miles
     1010 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
     (760) 608-8080


• Mid-Level Hotels (No frills)
  4. Red Roof Inn: 2 miles
     1050 N Norma St Building A, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
     (760) 446-6543
  5. Best Western China Lake Inn: 0.3 miles
     400 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
     (760) 371-2300

 

CONVENTION VENUE

Kerr McGee Community Center
100 W California Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555

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NEW THIS YEAR - YOU MAKE YOUR OWN HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS!

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