Posted on 04/26/2005 8:43:55 PM PDT by kingattax
LOUISBURG, N.C. (AP) The Seven Dwarfs did it at work. Some people do it in the shower. But it takes a special kind of person to whistle competitively.
At the 32nd annual International Whistlers' Convention, the best of the best gathered Saturday to whistle their hearts out.
Sandra Henzler of Fort Collins, Colo., took first place among women for songs that included "Poor Wandering One" and "Queen of the Night Revenge Aria." Geert Chatrou of Mierlo, The Netherlands, took first place among men for songs that included "Fete de la Belle" and "Concerto in C Major."
Todd Dickerson of Hickory, N.C., whistled "Air des Bijoux" to win teenage champion honors. The children's grand champion was Emily Edwards of Louisburg for her rendition of "Battle Hymn of the Republic."
Two people won Entertainer of the Year awards: Steve Herbst of New York City, who has won the award for the past two years, and Phyllis Heil of Hickory.
The Hall of Fame Award, the convention's highest honor, went to Barry Rector of Coquitlam, British Columbia.
The whistler who traveled the farthest to compete was Tang Cheng-Dong from Dalian, China.
People from 33 states and 12 foreign countries attended the convention, which is sponsored by the Franklin County Arts Council
"Andy Griffith Show" theme and "Dock Of The Bay" whistling bump.
I wanna hear!
Pleasant memories!! Just thought of another whistling song -- "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto.
what about the theme from "Bridge on the River Kwai" ?
You're right, probably the most famous whistling tune of them all. Anybody remember "I Was Kaiser Bill's Batman"? Also the theme from "The High And The Mighty."
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