Pacific Coast Harmony had its first rehearsal July 23, 2002. The chorus
was founded by experienced San Diego area barbershop singers and Kim
Hulbert as the musical director. Since its inception, PCH has quickly
grown from 6 guys around a conference room table to over 50 active
members. PCH is committed to singing at the highest level, and is
competition oriented. The chorus meets Tuesday nights in Torrey Pines
Christian Church at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

2006

Holiday Show Creates Prognostication?
The Neurosciences Institute, December 16

In a break from the past, PCH put on a scripted Holiday Show to the great delight of our audience. The theme was “Almost Home For The Holidays”. The story was about getting stranded in Denver International Airport on Christmas Eve. Weary travelers learn the Secret of Christmas in vignettes of poignant personal stories, and hilarious sketches of holiday spirit. A stressful situation is made bearable and enjoyable by understanding, camaraderie and, of course, songs in the barbershop style. Was it fateful that within the next few weeks, snow storms closed Denver TWICE? (Credits)

Pacific Coast Harmony Takes 4th Place at FWD Fall Contest
San Jose, CA, October 7
With great enthusiasm, PCH took the stage with our International Contest package. But, unfortunately, we hit some bumps, and finished out of the running for the wildcard berths. We will take this as an opportunity to hone our skills in 2007 to get back in contention.

Cabaret Show a Whopping Success!
TPCC Hashinger Hall, September 30

Barber-Q Frank

Another fantastic event! This on-going PCH tradition featured The Alley Cats and their Doo-Wop style and raucous comedy. The menu was fabulous! Frank Borik prepared a Smoked Texas Style Brisket to die for, along with   Lemon Rosemary Garlic Beer Can Chicken   Grapefruit Chipotle BBQ Sauce   Potato Salad   Texas Style Coleslaw   Slow Cooked Texas Pinto Beans   Fresh Brewed Iced Tea   Lemonade   Brownies   Coffee/Tea Quartets Added Attraction, HIT, Splash!, and Smooth Sailin' provided strolling entertainment.

PCH Sings National Anthem for the Padres
Petco Park, July 17

We were proud to be invited to sing the Star Spangled Banner at this home game with the Philly's. Perhaps we inspired the Padres to win 8-6. Included among the 30,000 Padres fans were 140 PCH followers who were there to cheer us on. Having just returned from a successful engagement at the Barbershop Harmony Society international convention, PCH was no stranger to singing before a large audience. Judging from the ovation at the end of the National Anthem, PCH scored about a "98".

PCH Finishes 19th at International
Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN, July 7

We had tremendous fun doing our new contest package. The new up-tune, "Strike Up The Band" arranged by Joe Johnson and choreographed by Cindy Hansen, was exciting, and the reprise of "Once Upon A Time" was heart-felt, as well as melodious. The involvement of the chorus was evident in both songs in their contrasting ways. We received fabulous feedback from friends, fans, and strangers alike. The performance will be warmly remembered and serve as incentive and experience for climbing higher in Denver next year.

PCH Quartets Support Encinitas Rotary Wine Festival
Quail Botanical Gardens, June 10
  Two PCH quartets, Splash and Smooth Sailin', performed while strolling at this wonderful charitable event. The proceeds go to provide charitable contributions to youth and community 501c3 charities.

PCH Quartets Make Fine Showing at SCE
Alta Loma High School, May 13
  Three PCH quartets competed in the Southern California, East, Division of the Far Western District. Our high school guys in Barber Que Sauce were fantastic!!! They did their wonderful rendition of Story of the Rose with sweetness and light. When they finished Jeepers Creepers, the audience went wild. CHP was second in the College contest, with a score that tied the fourth place Division quartet. Not only did HIT win the Novice contest, they came within 20 points of qualifying for District. Top notch!

Spring Fling! Was A Marvelous Experience
Escondido, CA, April 22
  PCH shared the stage with the wonderful San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International for a special day of singing. Spring Fling! was performed at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido on April 22 at 2:30 and 7:30. We sang four songs together: You're Just In Love, Dream Lover, It's A Sin To Tell A Lie, and Lida Rose/Dream Of Now and each chorus performed a set in their respective acts. The show featured the Sweet Adelines' Queens of Harmony, a cappella Gold, and five competing quartets: HIT!, SPLASH, MOTIF, California Harmony Project, and Barber-Que Sauce, the second place winner in the recent FWD High School Quartet contest.

La Jolla Quartets Wow Them at SoCal Novice Contest
Huntington Beach, CA, April 15

Barber Que Sauce

HIT, consisting of Jim Powell (Lead), Andrew Eisen (Bass), Bryan Soland (Tenor), and Pete Hensley (Baritone), and Barber Que Sauce, with Dane Lighthart (Lead), Leo James (Bass), Joey Buss(Tenor), and Joel Gillin (Baritone, competed in the recent SoCal Novice contest. (Joey and Joel sing with Westminster.) The two quartets swapped places in the contest.

HIT had the second highest score, but finished third due to a 25-point handicap, based on previous contest experience of one of their members. Barber Que Sauce had the third highest score, but gained second as a result of HIT's handicap. Great job guys!

HIT

Pacific Coast Harmony Seeded 21st for 2006 International Contest!
   By virtue of a score of 80.4 at the FWD contest last October, PCH qualified as a wildcard for the upcoming International contest in Indianapolis this July. This score is 21st among the 28 North American contestants, based on previous district scores. There is no wildcard run-off this year. We go straight to the big stage!

2005

2005 Christmas/Holiday Show Sure To Be A Hit

For show details, click here.

Pacific Coast Harmony Takes 3rd Place at FWD Fall Contest!
Burbank, CA, October 15

  PCH placed 3rd in a stiff competition against Westminster and Phoenix, scoring 80.4. We sang Rose-Colored Glasses and All The Way. We are on pins and needles wondering if we will qualify for the International under the new wildcard system, which allows 12 choruses directly into the contest. These 12 are the highest scoring across all districts in addition to the 16 district winners.

Pacific Coast Harmony Performs at 2005 International Wildcard Contest!
Salt Lake City, UT, July 7

  PCH was the last to sing and placed 11th in the wildcard contest with a score 0f 79.8. We sang Rose-Colored Glasses and All The Way. We stunned the audience with an expectation-raising pause and our initial sound -- Oh, What A Day... !

Pacific Coast Harmony Qualifies for 2005 International Wildcard Contest!

  By virtue of a score of 77.9 at the FWD contest last October, PCH qualified as a wildcard for the upcoming International contest in Salt Lake City this July. We will compete against 11 others for a place on the Saturday contest stage. This score is 12th among the wildcard contestants, based on previous district scores.

2004

Pacific Coast Harmony Takes 3rd Place at FWD Fall Contest!
Bakersfield, CA, October 2

  PCH placed 3rd in a stiff competition against Santa Fe Springs and Phoenix, scoring 77.9. We sang Rose-Colored Glasses and All The Way. We are on pins and needles wondering if we will qualify for the International under the new wildcard system, which allows 12 choruses into a run-off contest. These 12 are the highest scoring across all districts in addition to the 16 district winners. Six will advance to the Saturday contest stage.

2003

Pacific Coast Harmony Takes 2nd Place at FWD Fall Contest!
PCH & PCQ leave the audience buzzing!
Oct. 4th 2003 – Bakersfield, CA

On Saturday October 4th La Jolla’s Pacific Coast Harmony competed for the first time in the Far Western District Chorus Contest, defeating last year’s chorus champions and narrowly missing the first place title. After a little more than a year together, PCH, under the combined musical leadership of Kim Hulbert and Royce Ferguson, sent 37 singers who commanded the Bakersfield contest stage, sending a message to all those in attendance that the new chorus from La Jolla is for real.

The two-song competition set included the chorus’ signature song, “Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia,” and the ever popular “All The Way.”

Not only did the chorus sing beautifully, it also looked great in new black tuxedos from A Better Deal Tuxedos (www.abdtuxedo.com) and hand-made red vests by Sandi Aramian of the San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International.

Pacific Coast Quartet represented the La Jolla Chapter in the quartet competition. The quartet’s tenor was unable to attend at the last minute due to a family emergency. At his request, the quartet asked its coach, Royce Ferguson (www.revivalqt.com), to step in. Following a petition of the Far Western District Board of Directors, PCQ was approved to compete with a substitute. Prior to the start of the contest the quartet decided that it was an unfair advantage to have a substitute of Royce’s caliber and asked to be adjudicated only and not be part of the competition. The quartet received scores that earned it 9th place in the district. An announcement of PCQ’s unique situation and request to be excluded from the finals competition was received with applause and positive comments.

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Pacific Coast Harmony’s Inaugural Annual Show!
Sweet September Sounds Abound
Saturday Sept. 6th, 2003 – La Jolla, CA

Pacific Coast Harmony, the La Jolla Chapter of SPEBSQSA, welcomed over 300 guests to its first annual show at Mandeville Auditorium on the campus of The University of California at San Diego.

Those in attendance were treated to a wide variety of tightly harmonized music, including swing, gospel, jazz, and, of course, barbershop. The program included guest appearances by Royce’s Voices, A Touch of Class and 1996 International Champions Nightlife.

The show continued, long after the curtain fell, at nearby BJ’s Pizza and Grill. Harmonizing continued until 2:00AM and was enjoyed by nearly 100 folks who filled the restaurant to capacity.

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Quintet of Singers Learn Quartet Harmony
Pacific Coast Harmony Welcomes Summer Interns
Tuesday June 17th, 2003 – La Jolla, CA