International Convention & Competition 2022 74th Annual International Convention and Competition September 12-17, 2022 • Phoenix, Ariz. USA
It’s conversation after rehearsal and laughter on the way home from performance.
It’s seeing your grandchild welcomed into the chorus that has brought you so much joy.
It’s the first time your voice blends into a magical ringing chord. It’s arranging a piece of music — and then hearing your arrangement sung for the first time onstage.
It's a commitment to Musical Excellence that drives us not to take each other for granted. It’s all this and more. It’s what you give when you donate to Sweet Adelines International. All gifts made between May 1, 2022–April 30, 2023 count toward the Support Life on a High Note campaign. Our goal is to raise $200,000 to support programs through the Education, Scholarship, Young Singers, and Greatest Need Funds. Giving to the Support Life on a High Note Campaign supports the Musical Excellence that has been the hallmark of Sweet Adelines since 1945 that is not only our history but part of our journey into the future together! To donate or find out more, visit www.sweetadelines.com/give, text “Support” to 1.918.992.4838 (U.S. phone numbers only), or contact philanthropy@sweetadelines.com.
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PHOENIX 2022 | 1 Mission Statement Elevating women singers worldwide through education, performance, and competition in barbershop harmony and a cappella music. Vision Statement Inspiring and empowering voices to joyfully harmonize the world. Table Contentsof 3 ....................................................................... President’s Welcome 6 ...................................................................... Headquarters Desk/Registration/Will Call/ Health and Saftey 7 ....................................................................... Harmony Boutique Boulevard 8-11 ................................................................. Schedule of Events 12-13 Education Classes 14 .................................................................... Judging Panels 15 ..................................................................... Webcasters 16-17 .............................................................. Harmony Classic 18-22 ............................................................. International Quartet Semifinals 23-25 ............................................................ International Chorus Semifinals 26-28 ............................................................ International Quartet Finals 29-37 ............................................................ International Chorus Finals 38-46 ............................................................ Songs Sweet Adelines International International Convention & Competition 2022
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Thank you (for everything you do),
Our staff has been busy with preparations for this event and will continue to be on the job until the very last note is sung. The partnership with our membership has been forged in the fire of the past couple of years, and we look forward to the strength and power of that partnership as we move into our future together.
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Welcome to the Sweet Adelines International 2022 Convention and Competition! How appropriate that after two years of restrictions that kept us away from this annual tradition, we meet in Phoenix, a city named after the legendary bird that symbolizes rebirth, resilience and immortality. Like the new Phoenix rising from the ashes, we are presented with the opportunity for a new beginning that rises from everything we were before with the promise of all we have the potential to become! We are returning with a new appreciation for everything that makes our organization great. In the spirit of the resilience of the Phoenix, we survived and thrived during the time of restrictions. We learned how strong our community is as we supported each other through a time when we couldn’t sing together in person. We capitalized on the advantages of technology to keep our educational excellence progressing forward. And finally, we now get to enjoy live, in-person educational sessions to kick off our convention!
As always, I am filled with gratitude for all of you. I am so excited to hear you cheer on each performer, greet each other with tears and laughter and to catch up over shared stories and experiences. I am thrilled to be here with you at this time and in this place as we rise and continue the Legend of Sweet Adelines.
Our valiant competitors have been preparing under conditions that we can describe as challenging at the very least! The work you have been doing to re-establish vocal and performance skills while adapting rehearsal environments is remarkable and inspirational. You have the gratitude of our whole organization for being a part of this event that will provide one of the most important first steps toward our future.
Like the Phoenix, we are being reborn again as we return to our celebration of live performances and to sharing moments of friendship, love, humor and introspection through our mutual love of singing. What a joy it will be to hear the glorious Sound of our Music as we ring our chords again and present Visual Communication of our authentic Expression through live, in-person performances. And no one will be as joyful as our judges as they provide assessments that will serve us so well in guiding and encouraging us to soar high again!
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Saturday, Sept. 17 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 15 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
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6 | PHOENIX 2022 Headquarters • Registration • Will Call Health and Safety Desk COVID-19 Testing PCC North, 3rd Floor • Exhibition Hall B COVID-19 Testing* *Available for Individual Purchase Cost: $45 USD Results within 15 minutes ShareMy.Health will be on-site to answer questions and help attendees make sure they have the clearance required to attend this year’s event. Attendees who uploaded their information prior to arriving, can visit the Health and Safety Desk to get a sticker to add to their name badge by showing their cleared health passport. Attendees who did not receive an email prior to convention will be able to create a ShareMy.Health account login and upload their documents for clearance at the Health and Safety Desk. Pick up a lanyard in Hall B to show others your contact comfort level. Green • Okay with direct physical contact such as handshakes or hugs Yellow • Okay with indirect physical contact such as elbow bump or air high-five Red • Being extra vigilant and prefer no direct contact, no exceptions Health and Safety Desk Lanyards
Friday, Sept. 16 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 14 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 13 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
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PHOENIX 2022 | 7 Harmony Boutique Boulevard Hours PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer • Phoenix Convention Center Sweet Adelines International Sales Gold Medal Ideas Gold Medal Ideas (Competing Chorus Apparel) Coastal Reflections Lady Jayne, Ltd. ReadTheInfinitePhotographyAloeCoronetClubHarmonyTravelMalvaPress Want to bring home a little something from the Sweet Adelines International Convention & Competition? In between competitions, rehearsals, and reunions, visit Harmony Boutique Boulevard to shop a curated selection of barbershop merchandise from independent vendors as well as Sweet Adelines International Sales. NewVendorsin2022...Credit Card Payments Only! Enjoy safe and easy cashless payments in an environment created with care, especially for you! Monday, Sept. 12 .................. 2–5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 ................. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 .......... 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 ............... 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16 ..................... 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 ................ 9 a.m.–Noon
Riser Rehearsals
Discussions
LIVE ONLINE AT
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Coronet 2–2:45 p.m PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer 2–5 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer 2:30–3:30 p.m. PCC North 123
Monday, Sept. 12 Event Time Location Registration/Will Call/HQ/ Heath & Safety Desk 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B COVID-19 Testing Available 8 a.m.–5 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B
Sound Strategies for Small Choruses
Barbershop 2:30–3:30 p.m. PCC North 124A 2:30–3:30 p.m. PCC North 124B
Tabletop 2:30–3:30 p.m. PCC North 122 3:45–5 p.m. PCC North 121 3–4 p.m. PCC North 225A SEE THIS ICON, THE DENOTED EVENT BEING BROADCAST WWW.SWEETADSWEBCAST.COM.
*Doors open 1 hour prior to start time. All times, events, and locations are in MST and subject to change. International Convention & Competition 2022
Rebuilding Physical and Vocal Stamina
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Live—We're Back (Or Are We?)
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Harmony Classic Briefing
Club Crown Reveal
Harmony Boutique Boulevard
International 2 p.m.–Midnight PCC North 126, 132, and 224
The New Director Certification Program
Arranging: What It's All About
Going 9–10:30 a.m. PCC North 121 10:45 a.m.–Noon PCC North 121 1:15 – 2:15 p.m. PCC North 121
Wrap Up Class
Quartet Briefing 8:40–9:40 a.m. PCC North 225A
Happy Together: Bringing Sweet Adelines Into the Future Through Inclusion
9–11 a.m. PCC North 121
COVID-19 Testing Available 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B
Coronet Club Quartet Reception 2–3 p.m. Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Laveen State of the Organization* 5:30–6 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall D/E
Quartet Finalist Briefing End of Contest PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall D/E
Harmony Boutique Boulevard 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer
Registration/Will Call/HQ/ Heath & Safety Desk 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B
Harmony Boutique Boulevard 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer
Tech Rehearsal 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall D/E
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Wednesday, Sept. 14
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Event Time Location
Quartet Semifinals* 10 a.m.–9 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall D/E
Coronet Club Reunion 1:30–2 p.m. Sheraton, 2nd Floor, Laveen
International Riser Rehearsals 7 a.m.–Midnight PCC North 126, 132, and 224
8–9:30 a.m. Renaissance Phoenix DT Hotel, Pueblo
International Riser Rehearsals 7 a.m.–Midnight PCC North 126, 132, and 224
Chorus Briefing 9:40–10:40 a.m. PCC North 225A
Registration/Will Call/HQ/ Heath & Safety Desk 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B COVID-19 Testing Available 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B
ACP Testing 9–11 a.m. PCC North 122A DCP Testing 9–11 a.m. PCC North 122B
50- and 60-Year Anniversary Breakfast Ceremony (By Invitation Only)
Event Time Location
Harmony Classic * 6–10:30 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall D/E
Chorus Finalist Briefing End of Contest PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall D/E
Donor Suite (By Invitation Only) Noon–End of Contest PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer
COVID-19 Testing Available 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B
Registration/Will Call/HQ/ Heath & Safety Desk 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B
Friday, Sept. 16
Harmony Boutique Boulevard 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer
Registration/Will Call/HQ/ Heath & Safety Desk 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B
Chorus Semifinals* 10 a.m.–7:40 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall D/E
AnnouncementNoon– of Winners PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer
Schedule of Events WHEN YOU SEE THIS ICON, THE DENOTED EVENT IS BEING BROADCAST LIVE ONLINE AT WWW.SWEETADSWEBCAST.COM.
Event Time Location
International Convention & Competition 2022 10 | PHOENIX 2022 *Doors open 1 hour prior to start time. All times, events, and locations are in MST and subject to change.
Quartet Finals* 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall D/E
Coronet Club Show (Separate Ticket Purchase Necessary) 8–10:30 p.m. (Doors Open 7:15 p.m.) Renaissance Phoenix DT Hotel, Pueblo Thursday, Sept. 15 Event Time Location
International Riser Rehearsals 7 a.m.–Midnight PCC North 126, 132, and 224
Quartet Music Education Class: "Quartet Smarter, Not Harder" 9–10:15 a.m. PCC North 229
COVID-19 Testing Available 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B
International President’s Reception 9–11 p.m. By Invitation Only
Donor Suite (By Invitation Only)
Harmony Boutique Boulevard 9 a.m.–6 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer
• Firearms and weapons are prohibited at all Sweet Adelines event locations.
The Phoenix Convention Center offers two 4ft x 8ft private Mamava nursing pods for breastfeeding guests. The nursing pods are in the atrium of the West Building and the second level of the North Building. Guests can unlock the pods by downloading the free Mamava app or by visiting the Information Desk and speaking with a Guest Experience Representative.
Registration/Will Call/HQ/ Heath & Safety Desk 9 a.m.–3 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B
• Please turn off cell phones and wristwatch alarms so they will not sound while contestants are on stage.
Harmony Boutique Boulevard 9 a.m.–Noon PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer
VIP seating will be honored from Wednesday, September 14 (Quartet Semifinals) through Saturday, September 17 (Chorus Finals). Harmony Classic (Tuesday, September 13) will be general seating for all, with no VIP seating.
General Seating Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases as well as many other contributing factors, all competition sessions are general seating, with the exception of VIP seating. There is ample space in this year’s competition venue, which will allow groups to spread out based on their own comfort levels. Be sure to get there early with your friends to claim your seats for the day! Seats cannot be saved overnight. Items left in the competition hall at the end of each contest day will be taken to Lost and Found at the HQ Desk in Exhibition Hall B. VIP Seating
COVID-19 Testing Available 9 a.m.–3 p.m. PCC North, 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall B
Saturday, Sept. 17
Event Time Location
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• Please be aware no one may enter or exit the competition seating area while contestants are on stage.
Donor Suite (By Invitation Only) Noon Announcement– of Winners PCC North, 3rd Floor Foyer
Chorus Finals* 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. PCC North 3rd Floor Exhibition Hall D/E Nursing Rooms
• Smoking, e-cigs and vaporizers are prohibited in convention and competition venues.
Chorus Music Education Class: "Hat Trick and Then What?" 9–10:30 a.m. PCC North 229
Audience Reminders
• The use of all photography, audio, video or movie recording equipment during any competition session is prohibited. Live streaming is prohibited.
Table Top Discussions: Creating Ambassadors for SA
• PCC North 121 • Caitlin Castelino, Anna-Lisa Glad, and Mary Rhea Class Focus: Apply techniques learned in “Rebuilding Physical and Vocal Stamina” by learning tags with mini coaching sessions of small volunteer demonstration groups.
Table Top Discussions: Directors
Class Focus: Breathing and mental techniques to improve physical and vocal performance.
2:30-3:30p.m.
RMT Networking
• PCC North 125
Sound Strategies for Small Choruses
Discussion Focus: Being an ambassador for Sweet Adelines is easier than you think – it’s all about community! Explore the ins and outs of building a positive supportive community that has appeal and staying power!
• PCC North 122 • Lori Lyford
Education Classes
• PCC North 123 • Nikki Blackmer and Jenny Harris Class Focus: Come and learn some skills and exercise to help develop a full and connected unit sound in a small chorus.
Discussion Focus: Meet with other chorus directors to share the different strategies to employ as choruses re-enter live rehearsals.
Monday P.M. Classes
2:30-3:30p.m.
2:30-3:30p.m.
9-10:30 a.m.
1:15-2:15p.m.
• PCC North 122 • Cammi MacKinlay
Sharon Cartwright, Elaine Hamilton, Kelli Hinton, and Jean Schoenlank Class Focus: Networking and information opportunities for RMT members.
• PCC North 121 • Karen Breidert, Lori Lyford, and Sandy Marron
Monday A.M. Classes
2:30-3:30p.m.
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Barbershop Arranging: What It’s All About
Show What You Know
Going Live – We’re Back (Or Are We?)
• PCC North 124B • Julie Starr and Valerie Taylor Class Focus: Announcing changes to the DCP and answering questions while promoting the DCP as an education tool for every musical leader.
2:30-3:30p.m.
2:30-3:30p.m.
10:45a.m. – 12p.m.
Rebuilding Physical and Vocal Stamina
• PCC North 124A • Kay Bromert Class Focus: A study of things to consider and use when creating an arrangement The New Director Certification Program
• PCC North 121 • Caitlin Castelino, Anna-Lisa Glad, and Mary Rhea
Class Focus: Sharing success stories and looks to the future with an emphasis on membership, education, and camaraderie.
Wrap Up Class • 3:45-5:00p.m. • PCC North 121 Tuesday A.M. Classes
Music Education Class: Quartet Smarter, Not Harder 9-10:15 a.m. PCC North 229
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Led by 2020 International Champion Chorus, RÖnninge Show Chorus
2:30-3:30p.m.
Table Top Discussions: Power of Positive Self-Talk
Table Top Discussions: Lead From Where You Stand
ACP Testing • 9-11a.m. North 122 A DCP Testing • 9-11a.m. North 122 B Friday A.M. Class
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Quartet
• PCC North 122 • Joan Boutilier
Discussion Focus: This round table discussion will promote an understanding of what being a leader entails, and help you discover varying ways that members can effectively contribute to the leadership of their chorus, region, or the organization.
2:30-3:30p.m.
2:30-3:30p.m.
Discussion Focus: Positive self-talk can enhance our performance, health, and general well-being. Self-talk can be both positive and negative. We will explore techniques for recognizing the negative self-talk and learn ways to shift our inner dialogue to something positive and beneficial in so many ways!
• PCC North 122 • Karen Breidert
Happy BringingTogether:SweetAdelines Into the Future Through Inclusion 9-11a.m. • PCC North 121 • Charity Jordan and Bridget Barrett
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Led by 2019 International Champion Quartet, ClassRing Saturday A.M. Class Chorus Music Education Class: Hat Trick and Then What? 9-10:30 a.m. PCC 229
Discussion Focus: We spend a lot of time getting the music and visual plans ready for contest, but what about getting your mind ready? Learn some tricks for how to prepare psychologically for contest to complete the 3-pronged approach of Music Mastery, Visual Mastery, and Mental Mastery.
Table Top Discussions: Psychological Prep for Convention
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• PCC North 122 • Sandy Marron
Bobbette Gantz Pattee Bender
Panel Chair Panel Secretaries
Beth Smith, Valerie Taylor Sharon Carlson, Jana Gutenson
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Janice McKenna, Cammi MacKinlay Sound Music
Valerie Taylor Pattee Bender
Marcia Pinvidic, Karen Sweeters Gina Kaiser, Barbara Nielsen
Resources Judge Page
Resources Judge Page
Kay Bromert
Paula Davis Janice McKenna, Cammi MacKinlay Sound Music
Bobbette Gantz, Sandy Marron Corinna Garriock, Cydney Wentsel
Marcia Pinvidic
Paula Davis, Annette Wallace Renée Porzel, Tori Postma
Panel Chair Panel Secretaries
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Chorus Semi-Finals • Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022
Diane Huber (Anchor) 6–10:30 p.m. MST (1–5:30 a.m. UTC, Sept. 14)Shelly Alt (Anchor)
Elaine Hamilton (Anchor) First Session • 10 a.m.–2:50 p.m. MST (5 p.m.–9:50 p.m. UTC, Sept. 15)
Di Porsch (Correspondent)
Jenny Harris (Anchor) 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. MST (6:30 p.m. UTC, Sept. 16–12 a.m. UTC, Sept. 17)
Janet Crenshaw (Correspondent)
Webcast Schedule www.sweetadswebcast.com International Convention & Competition 2022
Lori Lyford (Correspondent) Quartet Semi-Finals • Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022
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Chorus Finals • Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022
Jenny Harris (Anchor) Second Session • 4 p.m.–9 p.m. MST (11 p.m. UTC, Sept. 14–4 a.m. UTC, Sept. 15)Amy Brinkman (Correspondent)
5:30–6 p.m. MST (12:30–1 a.m. UTC, Sept. 14)
Quartet Finals • Friday, Sept. 16, 2022
Harmony Classic • Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022
Elaine Hamilton (Anchor) Second Session • 4:20 p.m.–7:40 p.m. MST (11:20 p.m. UTC, Sept. 15–2:40 a.m. UTC, Sept. 16)
Jenny Harris (Anchor) First Session • 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. MST (5 p.m.–9:30 p.m. UTC, Sept. 14)
Debbie Cleveland (Correspondent)
State of the Organization • Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022
Caitlin Castelino (Correspondent)
Elaine Hamilton (Anchor) 11:30 a.m.–6 p.m. MST (6:30 p.m. UTC, Sept. 17–1 a.m. UTC, Sept. 18 )
4. York Harmony, #16 Sharon, Ontario, Canada
1. Grand Traverse Show, #2 Traverse City, Mich. Jill Watson, Director
Martha DeClerq, Director
Emcee: JD Crowe Mic Tester: Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus
Most Entertaining: Tuesday • September 13, 2022
Tech Rehearsal Director: Lori Lyford, Scottsdale Introduction: Janell Mason
2. Alberta Northern Lights, #26 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Debbie Dahlen-Kirsch, Director
Lisa Hunszinger, Director
5. OK City, #25 Oklahoma City, Okla. Mary Rhea, Director Division A Division AA
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Harmony
(All seating is General Admission/Open Seating)
3. Milltown Sound, #31 • Withdrawn Wigan, United Kingdom Kim Nuttall, Director
2. No Borders Show, #31 Venray, Netherlands Stuart Sides, Director
Presenter: International President Thérèse Antonini Classic • 6-10:30 p.m.
4. Carolina Harmony, #14 Raleigh, N.C. Susie Smith, Director 5. Valley Forge, #19 Valley Forge, Pa.
1. Alamo Metro, #10 San Antonio, Texas Ryan Heller, Director
3. Vocal Harmonix, #19 Lancaster, Pa. Lori Jo Whitehaus, Director
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Directed by the 2023 Division A and Divison AA Champion Chorus Directors
Songs
Directed by Caitlin Castelino
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Closing
5th Place: 4th Place: 3rd 2ndPlace:Place:
2023 Harmony Classic Division AA Champion Chorus:
How We Sang Today –
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Abby Strielkauskas, Angie Clark, members of Millennium Magic Chorus
Harmony Classic Division A Awards
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Harmony Classic Division AA Awards
Mary Heil, Caitlin Castelino, members of Diablo Vista Chorus
Voice
Tuesday • September 13, 2022
2023 Harmony Classic Division A Champion Chorus:
Laurel Strielkauskas, Lisa Fedele, Beth Paul, Deanna Sargent,
Ashley Port (l) Northern Beaches Chorus
5. Presto! #14, Madison, Tenn., 2022
Cheryl Brusket (l) Millenium Magic Chorus
Valeri Reynolds (bt) Sound of New England Chorus
Tracy Marcarello (bt) Scioto Valley Chorus
Kieley Simonsen Morales (bt) Chapter-at-large, #10
Shannon Lange (t) Scioto Valley Chorus
Yve Moreau (t) North Metro Chorus
10. Treble Makers #34, Elanora Heights, New South Wales, Australia
Eva Stahl (bs) Rönninge Show Chorus
Kylie Shanley (t) Northern Beaches Chorus
13. RetroActive • Withdrawn #12, Manteca, Calif., 2019
Jennifer Recker (l) Chapter-at-Large, #17
6. Lucille #17, Burbank, Calif., 2019
8. Saving Grace #10, San Antonio, Texas, 2022
Susan Smith (bs) Pacific Empire Chorus
3. LiveWire #12, Danville, Calif., 2022
Elise J Miller (t) Chapter-at-large, #10 Mikayla Wallis (l) Chapter-at-large, #10
Susan Berry (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #1
Alexis Nicoletta (bt) Song of Atlanta Chorus
Lysanda Y. Lee (bs) Mission Valley Chorus
11. Ambush #32, Södertälje, Sweden, 2019
Amanda Fowski (l) Chapter-at-Large, #1
Sharon Stewart (bt) Northern Beaches Chorus
Wednesday • September 14, 2022
Emily O’Brien (bt) Harborlites Chorus
Connie Brant (bs) Scioto Valley Chorus
Kris Wheaton (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #4
2. Shenanigans #14, Meridianville, Ala., 2022, W Nicki D. Agner (t) Antelope Valley Chorus
Kathy Withnell (bs) North Metro Chorus
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Ashaya Babiuk (bt) North Metro Chorus
Erica Anna Forsgren (t) Chapter-at-Large, #32
#16, Pickering, Ontario, Canada, 2022
Jennifer Cooke (l) Scenic City Chorus
Missy Elam (l) Song of Atlanta Chorus
Dawn Clifford (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #19
Chelsea Selvaggio (l) Scioto Valley Chorus
7. All Fired Up #19, Enola, Pa., 2019, W Nancy Cloeter (t) Harbor City Music Company Chorus
9. Strike a Chord
Patty Pennycook (bt) Pacific Empire Chorus
First Session • 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Lindsay Patrick (t) Chapter-at-Large, #14
Christine Jacobs (t) Mission Valley Chorus
Karen R. Fish (l) Chapter-at-Large, #21
Suzanne Olsen (bt) Diablo Vista Chorus
Erin Cardin (t) Scottsdale Chorus
Christine Bulgini (t) Chapter-at-Large, #1
The following list was compiled from information provided on official entry forms for the 2022 International Competition. Personnel are listed in order: tenor, lead, baritone, bass. Locations are those of the quartet contact. Date indicates year in which the quartet last won its regional contest. “W” indicates the quartet was a Wildcard in that year.
Andi Giles (t) Pacific Empire Chorus
1. VOCE #1, Agawam, Mass., 2019
Karin Sjöblom (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #32
Ann-Louise Svensson (l) Rönninge Show Chorus
Ine Ribeiro Cannella (l) North Metro Chorus
Geesje Van de Linde (bs) Northern Beaches Chorus
Loren Vaughn (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #15
4. Tenacious #4, Powell, Ohio, 2016
Mary P Cox (bs) Song of Atlanta Chorus
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Cori Albrecht Mic Tester: Lustre, 2018 International Champion Quartet
Deanna Sargent (t) Millenium Magic Chorus
Alicia Carter (l) Chapter-at-Large, #19
Laura Cleverly (bs) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus
Angie Kunasek (bt) Millennium Magic Chorus
Marisa R Garza (bs) Chapter-at-large, #10
Beth Paul (bs) Millennium Magic Chorus
Quartet Semifinals
12. Saffron #1, Trumbull, Conn., 2022
Kathe Schellman (bt) Song of Atlanta Chorus
Stephanie Beard (l) Pacific Empire Chorus
16. Spice #6, Brooklyn Park, Minn., 2022
Cherie LaDuke (bs) Coastline Show Chorus
Stacey St John (t) Chapter-at-Large, #4 Deidra Ekins (l) Chapter-at-Large, #4
Kerry Denino (bt) Scioto Valley Chorus
22. Soirée • Withdrawn #21, Orange, Calif., 2022
Jan Rick (bs) City of Lakes Chorus
Wednesday • September 14, 2022
Heidi Dick (l) City of Lakes Chorus
21. Lady A Cappella Region, #4, Grove City, Ohio, 2016
Rebecca King (t) Merrimack Valley Chorus
Amy Leacock (bt) Scioto Valley Chorus
Katie MacDonald (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #19
Serena Davis (bs) Scioto Valley Chorus
Tawny Brown (bt) Springfield Metro Chorus
20. PrimeTime #13, Burlington, Wash., 2022
Ashley Wright (l) Chapter-at-Large, #21 Sara Littlefield (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #21
Katie Gillis (l) Chapter-at-Large, #19
23. Last Call #8, Centennial, Colo., 2022 Lizzie Loomis (t) Skyline Chorus
Anna Stenberg (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #32
Frida Rönnblom (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #32
Sonja Mejlaender (bs) Song of Seattle Chorus
Gretchen Holloway (bs) Scioto Valley Chorus
19. JAZZ! #25, Springfield, Mo., 2022
Lily Radack (bt) Skyline Chorus
15. ASKA #32, Sundyberg, Stockholm, Sweden, 2022
Diana Schweitzer (bs) Springfield Metro Chorus
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Amanda Sandroni (t) Chapter-at-Large, #19
Jenny Myr (t) Chapter-at-Large, #32
Amanda Kaufmann (t) Scioto Valley Chorus
Ali Hauger (bt) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus
Sylvia Posso (t) Song of Seattle Chorus
Patti Burklund (bt) Song of Seattle Chorus
Laura Barnick (bs) Skyline Chorus
Pamela Mallard (t) Springfield Metro Chorus
Karen Littlefield (t) Chapter-at-Large, #21
Taylor Daniels (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #21
17. Endeavour #4, Columbus, Ohio, 2022
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14. Illuminate #15, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., 2022
Becky Maybury (l) Skyline Chorus
Diane Durham (l) Springfield Metro Chorus
Katy Hawley (l) Song of Seattle Chorus
18. GQ • Withdrawn #19, Towson, Md, 2019
Laura Kitchel (l) Chapter-at-Large, #4
Liz Miller (bt) City of Lakes Chorus
Jennifer Hunter (bt) Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus
Angela Blackwood (t) City of Lakes Chorus
Alicia Caron (l) Spirit of Syracuse Chorus
Cassandra Jenner (l) Chapter-at-Large, #32
Gemma Fox (l) Lace City Chorus
Kendra LaPointe (bs) Motor City Blend Chorus
37. Harmony • Withdrawn #15, North Baldwin, N.Y., 2022, W Diane Duff (t) Greater Nassau Chorus
32. Gotta Sing! #11, Pacific Palisades, Calif., 2022, W
Christine Avis (bt) Viva Acappella Chorus
28. DREAM #17, Amherst, Ohio, 2022
Karen Stauss (bs) Song of Atlanta Chorus
Marcia Starnes (bs) City of Lakes Chorus
Alena Hemingway (l) Chapter-at-Large, #13
Tove Hoch (bt) Santa Monica Chorus
Stephanie Osmond (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #8
31. Sparkle! • Withdrawn #6, Robbinsdale, Minn. 2018
Sarah Clay Lindvall (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #14
Kathryn Summers (bt) Motor City Blend Chorus
27. First Class #5, Louisburg, Kansas, 2022
Heleena Herrington (t) Chapter-at-Large, #8 Sarajane Houghton (l) Chapter-at-Large, #8 Ashlee Olson (bt) Bella Voce Chorus
24. Fortuity #31, St. Austell, Cornwall, UK, 2018
Sarah Netherton (bt) Chapter-at-Large #31
Barbara Graham (t) Chapter-at-Large, #6
36. Girl Talk #2, Haslett, Mich., 2022 Staci Slamka (t) Motor City Blend Chorus
Holli Houtz (l) Motor City Blend Chorus
Harriette Walters (bt) Greater Nassau Chorus
Bethany Frerichs (bs) Jet Cities Chorus
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Stacy Schumacher (l) Vocal Standard Chorus
Susanna Berndts (bs) Rönninge Show Chorus
Julie Hagstrom (l) Pacific Sound Chorus
35. Grit & Grace #14, Woodstock, Ga., 2022, W
Connie Light (t) Rich-Tone Chorus
Holly Fisher (bt) Rich-Tone Chorus
Lindsay Chartier-Holdeman (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #25 26. Duly Noted #9, Spring Hill, Fla., 2022
Hannah Bruce (t) Chapter-at-Large, #31 Chantel Parsons (l) Viva Acappella Chorus
Madison Slamka (l) Spirit of the Gulf Chorus
30. Renegade • Withdrawn #13, Puyallup, Wash., 2017
Rachel Pack (t) Jet Cities Chorus
Nancie Jaicks (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #17
Kristin Drummond-Mance (bt) Vocal Standard Chorus
Laura Pallas Singer (l) Santa Monica Chorus
Holly Davis (bt) A Cappella Joy Chorus
34. Milli Blink #32, Täby, Sweden, 2018 Hillevi Martinsson Billinger (t) Rönninge Show Chorus
Emily Hitt (bs) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus
Tindra Thor (l) Stockholm City Voices Chorus
Maria Fabiansson (bt) Rönninge Show Chorus
Heidi Wilson (l) Greater Nassau Chorus
Leigh Anne Dorman (bs) Greater Nassau Chorus
KaleyAnna Raabe (bt) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus
Wednesday • September 14, 2022
Anna-Pia Hubacher (t) Santa Monica Chorus
Jill Spriestersbach (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #17
Lisa Kvigne Case (bt) City of Lakes Chorus
Ruth Bates (l) Greater Cleveland Chorus
33. Nothin’ But Treble #8, Sandy, Utah, 2022, W
Colette Coull (bs) Viva Acappella Chorus
Heather E. Brookshire (l) Song of Atlanta Chorus
JoAnn Wilson (t) Greater Cleveland Chorus
29. Muddy Stilettos #31, Bromley, Kent, UK, 2022
Raegan Stauffer (t) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus
Maria Christian (bs) Song of the Lakes Chorus
25. TITANIUM #25, Frisco, Texas, 2017
Sophie Hasson (bs) Chapter-at-Large #31
Wendy Pool (t) Vocal Standard Chorus
Lisa Kneebone (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #11
Veryan Zimber (t) Chapter-at-Large, #31
Amanda Koch (t) Chapter-at-Large, #14
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Mary Rhea
Melody White (l) Rich-Tone Chorus
41. Equilibrium #12, Eugene, Ore., 2022, W Merry Lardner (t) Greater Eugene Chorus
44. Journey #5, Olathe, Kansas, 2022, W
Julie Winans (t) Chapter-at-Large, #8 Rebecca Richards (l) High Country Chorus
39. Extra #14, Raleigh, N.C., 2022
Heather Reimnitz (bs) Skyline Chorus
Dawn Hewitt (bt) Skyline Chorus
Nicole L. Rahiman (t) Lions Gate Chorus
This award recognizes the highest-scoring quartet in the International Semifinals in which two or more members have never before competed in the Semifinals and no member of the quartet is a previous International Quartet Champion. The quartet must also achieve a minimum score of 960 points. The 1967 International Quartet Champions, Hurricane Honeys, sponsor the award presented to each member of the winning quartet.
Susan Irwin (t) Harbor City Music Company Chorus
Janice Wood (bt) Topeka Acappella Unlimited Chorus Stacie Truax (bs) Topeka Acappella Unlimited Chorus
Ginna Kayser (l) Greater Eugene Chorus
Kerry L. Parker (bt) Alamo Metro Chorus
Shawnna Allen (l) Carpe Diem Chorus
Caroline Beal (l) Chapter-at-Large, #4
Kim Andrews (bs) Skyline Chorus
Jennifer S. Champagne (bs) Lions Gate Chorus
Jenelle Lambert (l) Melodeers Chorus
Courtney Anderson-Georges (bt) Carpe Diem Chorus
Lauren E. Kahn (bs) Greater Eugene Chorus
46. Bewitched #26, Port Coquitlam, B.C., Canada, 2022
Jennifer Newman (l) Chapter-at-Large, #19
Janet Masters (bt) Choral-Aires Chorus
Susan Ives (l) Topeka Acappella Unlimited Chorus
Kimberly Newcomb (bt) Capital City Chorus
42. SwingTime #11, Newbury Park, Calif., 2022
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Robyn Matula (l) Song of Atlanta Chorus
Melissa Anne McNeer (bt) Greater Eugene Chorus
Robin Mickle (l) Skyline Chorus
40. Kindred #8, Aurora, Colo., 2022, W Christine Weaver (t) Skyline Chorus
Sally McLeish (t) Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus
Rhonda O'Donnell (t) Chapter-at-Large, #14
43. PRISM #3, Beach Park, Ill., 2022
38. Sound Design #19, Newark, Del., 2022
Michelle Hunget (t) Kansas City Chapter
Heather Tavel (bt) High Country Chorus
Cynthia Ahlgrim (t) Melodeers Chorus
Deborah Lee (bs) Choral-Aires Chorus
Allison Young (l) Lions Gate Chorus
Tianna V. Coffey (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #14
Leila Msadek (bt) Lions Gate Chorus
47. The Ladies #10, Nashville, Tenn., 2018
Quincie Snook (t) Chapter-at-Large, #4
Ashley Rohovit (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #4
International Novice Quartet Award Recipient:
Wednesday • September 14, 2022
Jennifer Myers (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #19 Sarah Nainan-Newhard (bs) Greater Harrisburg Chorus
45. Five Minutes More #8, Aurora, Colo., 2022, W
International Novice Quartet Award
Susan Kegley (bs) Scottsdale Chorus
22 | PHOENIX 2022 Announcement of Quartet Finalists Fill in the Order of Appearance below. 10:9:8:7:6:5:4:3:2:1: Closing Song One Song At A Time - Page 40 Directed by Mary Rhea Wednesday • September 14, 2022
Chorus Semifinals
Petaluma,
Roswell,
Patricia Pennycook, Director 4.
Becki Hine, Director 5. The Woodlands Show, #10 The Woodlands, Texas Betty Clipman, Director 6. Harmony Celebration, #15 Ridgewood, N.J., W Scott Brannon, Director 7. Aberdeen, #31 • Withdrawn Aberdeen, UK Sophie Radcliffe, Director 8. Coastline Show, #1 • Withdrawn Providence, R.I. Gail Jenick, Director 9. Greater Auckland, #35 Auckland, N.Z. Jocosa Bruce, Director 10. Pearls of the Sound, #32 Helsingborg, Sweden Rasmus Krigström & Anna Rosenberg, Directors
The following list was compiled from information provided on official entry forms for the 2022 International Competition. “W” indicates the chorus qualified to compete in 2022 as a Wildcard.
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Empire,
Rockford, Ill. Joan Boutilier, Director
11. Greater Harmony, #17 Pittsburg, Pa. Michael Hengelsberg, Director 12. Motor City Blend, #2 Detroit, Mi. Leann Hazlett, Director 13. Farmington Valley, #1 Simsbury, Conn., W Cheryl Wilcox, Director 14. Skyline, #8 Denver, Colo. Vickie Maybury, Director 15. Gateway, #26 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, W Lisa Greenough, Director 16. Spirit of Spokane, #13 Spokane, Wash., W Mike Elliott, Director 17. Pride of Kentucky, #4 Louisville, Ky., W Debbie Hite, Director 18. Santa Monica, #11 Santa Monica, Calif
Metro Nashville, #4 Nashville, Tenn. Kim Wonders, Director
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Anna Alvring Mic Tester: Highest scoring chorus from Harmony Classic
1.
2. #3
River City Sound,
3. Pacific #12 Calif. Song of #14 Ga.
Laura Pallas Singer, Director 19. Pride of Portland, #13 Portland, Ore. Drew Osterhout, Director
Atlanta,
First Session • 10 a.m.–2:50 p.m.
Second Session • 4:20 p.m.–7:40 p.m.
National Association for Music Education
Recipient: Nicky Salt, Chapter-at-Large, #31 In 2001, the Ann Gooch Award was created in recognition of Ann’s lifelong dedication to Sweet Adelines International and the advancement of barbershop education around the world. The award continues to be given annually to non-North American members who have contributed significantly to the furtherance of barbershop in the worldwide arena. This award is made possible by the generous philanthropic support of our donors.
Thursday • September 15, 2022
Rönninge Show Chorus, #32, 2020 International Champion Chorus
The NAfME Award is presented each year to an outstanding music educator who has achieved excel lence in their field and made exceptional contributions to promoting the barbershop style in schools. The International Board of Directors selects the award recipient from a pool of nominees submitted by the Regional Management Teams and Young Women in Harmony Coordinators. To be eligible for the award, the nominees must be music educators as well as members of Sweet Adelines International and NAfME.
25. River Blenders, #5 Chesterfield, Mo Diane Huber, Director 26. Rich-Tone, #25 Richardson, Texas Dale Syverson, Director 27. Liberty Oak, #15 Freehold, N.J. Katie Blackwood, Director 28. Velvet Hills, #8 Colorado Springs, Colo., W Darin Drown, Director
Special Performance
Recipient: Sarah Clay Lindvall, Chapter-at-Large, #14
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20. Spirit of the Gulf, #9 Fort Meyers, Fla. Karen Breidert & Deanna Kastler, Directors 21. Westcoast Harmony, #26 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Anne Downton, Director 22. Metro Mix, #5 Iowa City, Iowa, W John Hayden, Director 23. Greater Harrisburg, #19 Harrisburg, Pa. Claire Domenick, Director 24. Tucson Desert Harmony, #21 Tuscon, Ariz. Karen Meade, Director
2022 NAfME Award
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Renée Porzel
Presenter: International President Thérèse Antonini
Directed by Anna Alvring, Älvsjö, Stockholms Län 2022 Ann Gooch Award
PHOENIX 2022 | 25 Thursday • September 15, 2022 Announcement of Chorus Finalists Fill in the Order of Appearance below. 10:9:8:7:6:5:4:3:2:1: Closing Song The Voice of Harmony – Page 38 Directed by Paula Davis Harmony Achievement Award Recipient: Harmony Achievement Award Presenters: Tindra Thor, Stolkholm City Voices Chorus and Harriette Walters, Greater Nassau Chorus
26 | PHOENIX 2022 Friday • September 16, 2022 Quartet Finals • 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Patty Cobb Baker Mic Tester: 11th place quartet from the 2022 International Quartet Competition Quartet Performances 10.9.8.7.6.5.4.3.2.1. Special Performances The Valkyries, 2022 Rising Star Champion Quartet and Madison Avenue, 2022 Diamond Division Champion Quartet
7th Place: medals and certificates presented by
2012 Queens of Harmony; Martini Quartet • Corinna Garriock, Michelle Little, DeAnne Haugen, Shannon Harris
5th Place: medals and certificates presented by 2016 Intl Champion Quartet • Speed of Sound
6th Place: medals and certificates presented by
2008 Queens of Harmony; Four Bettys Quartet •Joan Boutilier, Cori Albrecht, Heather Brooks
9th Place: medals and certificates presented by Coronet Club Board of Directors • Janell Lind, Debra Peters, Bonnie Fedyski
PHOENIX 2022 | 27 Friday • September 16, 2022 Most Entertaining: 10th Place: medals and certificates presented by Coronet Club Board of Directors • Molly Plummer, Leslie Shoenhard, Kendra LaPointe
8th Place: medals and certificates presented by
Representatives from Queens of Harmony’s 1972, 4th Edition Quartet, and 1992 City Lights Quartet Lee Davison, Jeannie Froelich
4th Place: medals and certificates presented by 2017 Intl Champion Quartet • Frenzy 3rd Place: medals and certificates presented by 2018 Intl Champion Quartet • Lustre
Presentation
2nd Place: medals and certificates presented by 2019 Intl Champion Quartet • ClassRing 1st Place: medals and certificates presented by 2020 Intl Champion Quartet • Viva! 2022 International Quartet Competition Awards
Presenter: Coronet Club President Nancy Cloeter
Coronet Club Trophy:
Crown Presenters: 2020 International Champion Quartet – Viva!
Each year, the Coronet Club presents a traveling trophy to the new champion quartet. The current tro phy is named in memory of Joni Bescos, recipient of Sweet Adelines International’s second President’s Lifetime Achievement Award (1999). A Master Arranger, Joni has hundreds of arrangements to her credit and was instrumental in developing educational tools for arrangers. In February of 2009, Sweet Adelines International lost an icon. Joni was an international champion, a member of the International Judging Program, certified in three categories and served as a chorus director.
Presenter: International President Thérèse Antonini
The Joni Bescos Trophy
Closing Song How We Sang Today – Page 42
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Directed by Nikki Blackmer
Flowers:
Presenter: Coronet Club President Nancy Cloeter
Awarded by the Coronet Club
PHOENIX 2022 | 29 Saturday • September 17, 2022 Chorus Performances 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Chorus Finals • 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Joan Boutilier Mic Tester: 11th Place Chorus from 2022 International Chorus SemiFinals Lifetime Achievement Award Presenter: Thérèse Antonini Recipient: Joan Boutilier, River City Sound Chorus, #3 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Special Performance to honor our 50- and 60-year members Starlettes Chorus • Directed by Caitlin Castelino, Diablo Vista Chorus, #12 Featuring members from the following Rising Star Champion Quartets: The Valkyries, 2022 Duly Noted, 2019 Hot Pursuit, 2018 Adrenaline, 2017 The Ladies, 2016 C’est La Vie, 2015 ClassRing, 2014 Vogue, UnderAgeFootnotes,20092006(nowLoveNotes), 2005 Voice Activated, 2002
Jeannie Froelich Harmony Celebration Chapter, #15 Rebecca Fye Kansas City Chapter, #5 Debbie Geiger Scottsdale Chapter, #21
Roberta Post Spirit of Spokane Chapter, #13 Kay Preller Center Point Chapter, #6 Patricia Hickey Price Scottsdale Chapter, #21 Barbara Read Metro Mix Chapter, #5 Lynlee Ritchie Chapter-at-Large, #13 Nancy Saul Liberty Oak Chapter, #15
50-YEAR AWARDS Member Awards Class of 2022
Susan Nelson Riverport Chapter, #3 Christine Noteware Song of the Lakes Chapter, #2
50- and 60-Year
Agoura Hills Harmony Chapter, #11 Sharon Apple Bay Area Showcase Chapter, #12 Jo Bader Cedar Sounds Chapter, #5 Janell Barkley Top of the Rock Chapter, #25 Sue Beck Voices Northwest Chapter, #13 Sandra Bergersen Lake Country Chapter, #6 Joanne Bischoff Crosstown Harmony Chapter, #3 Karen Breidert
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Joyce Hansen Festival Sounds Chapter, #2 Phyllis Harreld OC Sound Chapter, #21 Christine Hinkley Verdugo Hills Chapter, #11 Jacqueline Hopwood Greater Harrisburg Chapter, #19 Diane Huber River Blenders Chapter, #5 Janet Johnson City of Lakes Chapter, #6 Mary Johnson City of Lakes Chapter, #6 Jeanne Just Sound of the Heartland Chapter, #25 Sylvia Kelty Chapter-at-Large, #19 Dee Ketner Golden Sands Chapter, #11 Pat Kies Kansas City Chapter, #5 Marilyn Kujat Lady Luck Showtime Chapter, #11 Marge Laverack Magic Valley Chapter, #10 Zina Lemke Mountain Jubilee Chapter, #8 Marti Lovejoy Member-at-Large Jo Lund Chapter-at-Large, #19 Catherine Martin Chinook Winds Show Chapter, #26 Sally Massen Scottsdale Chapter, #21
Anita Smolik Choral-Aires Chapter, #3 Jadine Stenger Pacific Empire Chapter, #12
Mary Ellen Stepanich Chapter-at-Large, #21 Marlaine Stevens Chapter-at-Large, #6 Karyl Stevens Pratt Chapter, #25
Charlotte Saylor Laurel Harmony Chapter, #17 Patricia Shaw Member-at-Large Sandy Smith Harmony Celebration Chapter, #15
MEMBER
Recognition By: International President Thérèse Antonini
Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9 Jean Danaher Carolina Style Chapter, #14 Gail Dughi Choral-Aires Chapter, #3 Diane Fleming Member-at-Large
Martha Anderson Choral-Aires Chapter, #3 Colleen Anderson Mountain Jubilee Chapter, #8 Nancy Anderson Scottsdale Chapter, #21 Jacqueline Andress
Bobbi Foran Twin County Chapter, #15
Debra Peters Melodeers Chapter, #3 Lynda Peterson Member-at-Large
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60-YEAR MEMBER
Beverly Staats A Cappella Joy Chapter, #13 Sonny Steffan Chapter-at-Large, #15 Gayle Wharton Chapter-at-Large, #6 Mary Ann Wydra Alamo Metro Chapter, #10 *deceased
SaturdayAWARDS•September
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Lloyd-Ellen Thomas Chapter-at-Large, #19 Linda Tracy Chapter-at-Large, #13 Jan Weber Toast of Champaign Chapter, #3
Marilyn Meyer Channelaire Chapter, #11 Natalie Mitchell Jersey Sound Chapter, #19 Margaret Monaco Member-at-Large
Anne Stickler City of Lakes Chapter, #6 Janet Stump Metro Mix Chapter, #5 Dee Thomas Palo Duro Metro Chapter, #25
Jean Wiechmann Riverport Chapter, #3 Carolyn Wiles Greater Harrisburg Chapter, #19 Patricia Williams O-Town Sound Chapter, #9 Ellen Benton Motor City Blend Chapter, #2 Sue Brander Choral-Aires Chapter, #3 Phyllis Brian Hutchinson Chapter, #25 Deanne Brown Member-at-Large Paula Brown Heart of Michigan Chapter, #2 Zora Burnham City of Lakes Chapter, #6 Jane Casey* Member-at-Large Cathy Conley Chapter-at-Large, #8 Mary Dick City of Lakes Chapter, #6 Reta Eriesian Chapter-at-Large, #21 Sandra Fitzpatrick Chapter-at-Large, #2 Marsha Fulton Member-at-Large M. Eileen Girard Chapter-at-Large, #2 Yvonne Richards-Griffith Houston Horizon Chapter, #10 Sharon Kemna Member-at-Large Judy Kimball Windsong Chapter, #8 Ginger Knapp-Ringdahl Member-at-Large Ruth Martin Member-at-Large Jan McQuaid* Member-at-Large
Barbara Morrison* Pocatello Showcase Chapter, #8 Judith Ogden Bridges of Harmony Chapter, #9 Judy Ringering* Chapter-at-Large, #5 Kay Seymour Pride of Toledo Chapter, #17 Katherine Siddall Chapter-at-Large, #19 Pat Sigmon Harbor City Music Company Chapter, #19 Greta Somers Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2
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By: International President Thérèse Antonini
Jean Connolly* Vocal Matrix Chapter, #14 Carmen Culver Champlain Valley Chapter, #1 Gail Dahl Five Valley Chapter, #13
Talk of Tulsa Show Chapter, #25 Elizabeth Binner Buffalo Gateway Chapter, #17 Barbara Blaisdell Greater Nassau Chapter, #15 Linda Brown Midwest Crossroad Chapter, #3 Beth Bruce Mountain Jubilee Chapter, #8
Margaret Adams River Bend Chapter, #17 Kathleen Andres Wichita Chapter, #25 Sue Baker Sound Celebration Chapter, #5 Sally Barile Member-at-Large
Kathy Scheel Oregon Spirit Chapter, #12 Lorraine Scherer City of Lakes Chapter , #6 Dorothy Schilling Melodeers Chapter, #3 Lilas Schmidt Member-at-Large Gayla Scott Heart of Illinois Chapter, #3 MEMBER AWARDS
50-YEAR
50- and 60-Year Member Awards Class of 2021
Sally Davidson Skyline Chapter, #8 Barbara Davis Scottsdale Chapter, #21 Alice DeVine Alaska Sound Celebration Chapter, #13 Carol Donnelly Pride of Kentucky Chapter, #4 Anita Evermann-Gibbs Metro Mix Chapter, #5 Virginia Fitzpatrick Chapter-at-Large, #10 Patty Friedemann Talk of Tulsa Show Chapter, #25 Sharon Hardie Chapter-at-Large, #12 Beverly Harper Motor City Blend Chapter, #2 Patricia Hegwood Azalea City Harmony Chapter, #10 Trish Holland Chapter-at-Large, #5 Marge Ingram Seattle Shores Chapter, #13 Martha Jacovoni Coastline Show Chapter, #1 Karen Koch Chapter-at-Large, #5 Janie Macchiaroli The Woodlands Show Chapter, #10 Eunice Manning Song of Atlanta Chapter, #14 Eileen Marion Dundalk Chapter, #19 Gwen Marks Chapter-at-Large, #12 Beckie Martini Member-at-Large Judy McAlpine Chapter-at-Large, #26
Recognition
Stefanie Carson Sacramento Valley Chapter, #12 Jan Chamberlin Border Lakes, #2 Gail Clark A Cappella Bay Show Chapter, #9 Susan Clay San Diego Chapter, #21 Sarah Clifton Member-at-Large
Sylvia Melville Westcoast Harmony Chapter, #26 Beth Meyer Buffalo Gateway Chapter, #17 Pamela Nichols Diamond State Chapter, #19 Anita O'Keefe Yahara River Chapter, #3 Ruth Pancoast Danville Chapter, #3 Lynn Patzert Motor City Blend Chapter, #2 Vicki Reedy Chapter-at-Large, #12 Eileen Rosenberg Chapter-at-Large, #19 Molly Rowland Buffalo Gateway Chapter, #17
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Janie Benuzzi
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Kansas City Chapter, #5 Jean Gianopoulos Chapter-at-Large, #1
Leona Sigurdson Valley Forge Chapter, #19 Ginny Sprigings Virginia Coast Chapter, #14 Julia Weidman Hutchinson Chapter, #25 Janice Wilkins Chapter-at-Large, #4 Donna Williams Member-at-Large Fran Zimmerman* Greater Cleveland Chapter, #17 *deceased
Gail Shelton Northwest Harmony Chapter, #13 Lois Van Beek* Member-at-Large
Marilee Bailey City Voices Chapter, #5 Dot Calvin Member-at-Large June Dale North Metro Chapter, #16 Marge Dederbeck Harmony Celebration Chapter, #15 Gail Easson Circle of Harmony Chapter, #16
SaturdayAWARDS•September
Juanita Harwood Voices Northwest Chapter, #13 Jane Hurley Coldwater Sweet Adelines Chapter, #17 Shirley Kout Sacramento Valley Chapter, #12 Barbara LaMair Pacific Empire Chapter, #12 Margaret Matroni Member-at-Large Patsy Meiser Member-at-Large Bonnie Mucha Melodeers Chapter, #3 Lynne Serratore Goldcoast Chapter, #9
Shirley Easterday Coldwater Sweet Adelines Chapter, #17 Sue Fulcher-Pearson
Evelyn Weiss Rolling Hills Chapter #13
60-YEAR MEMBER
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Cindy Weygandt Gem City Chapter, #4 Carol Wiggins Enchanted Mesa Show Chapter, #21 Susan Yinger Harmony Central Chapter, #5 Joyce Zucker Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14
Sandra Pisani Member-at-Large Rachael Pomerenke* Center Point Chapter, #6 Susana Randle Song of Atlanta Chapter, #14
Maxine Bracken The Blend Chapter, #8 Maureen Bushard City of Lakes Chapter, #6 Trudie Byrd Diamond Jubilee Chapter, #4 Betty Lou Coleman Pride of Kentucky Chapter, #4 Vicki Cox Heart of Illinois Chapter, #3 Marie Dale* Chinook Winds Show Chapter, #26 Jan Daly Baton Rouge Chapter, #10 Linda DiNicola Altoona Chapter, #19 Pat Edelmann Chapter-at-Large, #19 Karen Rose Ell Prairie Gold Chapter, #26 Joyce Falger Bay Area Showcase Chapter, #12 Patricia Fenton Houston Horizon Chapter, #10 Ann George Altoona Chapter, #19 Sandy Greenlief* Grand Olympics Chapter, #13 June Gulich Motor City Blend Chapter, #2 Ruth Gwin* Metro Mix Chapter, #5 Donna Haas Chapter-at-Large, #9 Arleen Hannon Choral-Aires Chapter, #3 Mary Heil
Judith Mellen Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2
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Mary Lou Rehling Gem City Chapter, #4 Marilyn Rex Mission Valley Chapter, #12 Karen Ridout Harborlites Chapter, #21
50- and 60-Year Member Awards Class of 2020 Recognition
50-YEAR
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Niki Wakefield Dundalk Chapter, #19 Dawn Webb Sound Cascade Chapter, #6 Judy Windey Skyline Chapter, #8 MEMBER AWARDS
Sharon Babb* Colorado Spirit Chapter, #8 Holly Beck Rich-Tone Chapter, #25 Ellen Benton Motor City Blend Chapter, #2 Jo Aland-Black Member-at-Large
Linda Rousser Flint Hills Harmony Chapter, #5 Jo Shoemaker Metro Mix Chapter, #5 Jean Smith Sound Celebration Chapter, #5 Donna Spitzer Sacramento Valley Chapter, #12 Sharon Vitkovsky Harmony Celebration Chapter, #15
Diablo Vista Chapter #12 Pat Henry Cedar Sounds Chapter, #5 Clare Holland Chapter-at-Large, #1 Diane Hollifield Capital City Sound Chapter, #13 Jerilee Inghram City Voices Chapter, #5 Dolores Kane Image City Sound Chapter, #16 Julie Kendrick Melodeers Chapter, #3 Linda Liddicoatt Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2 Marlene Lienau Five Valley Chapter, #13 Mary Lou McKinney Indi-Anna Chapter, #17 Janice McKee Jet Cities Chapter, #13
Patricia Miles, Alamo Metro Chapter, #10 Donna Mininger Lady Luck Showtime Chapter, #11
By: International President Thérèse Antonini
Paula Allen Greater Kingston Chapter, #16
Joyce Brandt Hickory Tree Chapter, #15 Fern Clark* Spirit of Spokane Chapter, #13 Nancy Duffee Gem City Chapter, #4 Kathie Edwards Chapter-at-Large, #11 Betty Garnett* Member-at-Large Ann Gooch Jacksonville Harmony Chapter, #9 Helen Harvey Member-at-Large Susan Heimburger Heart of Michigan Chapter, #2 Shirley Hendrix* K-Town Sound Show Chapter, #4 Nancy Hill Acappella Omaha Chapter,#5 Donna Hufeld* Midwest Crossroad Chapter, #3 Betty Ireland Dundalk Chapter, #19 Betty Lundie* Chapter-at-Large, #2 Marcia Massey OK City Chapter, #25 Virginia Mensing Mission Valley Chapter, #12 Peg Millard Chapter-at-Large, #19 Janet Muck Valley Forge Chapter, #19 Berni O’Malley Chapter-at-Large, #17 Marcia Perry Bakersfield Blend Chapter, #11 Ann Reid Member-at-Large Barbara Reid Member-at-Large Grace Reynolds* Coldwater Sweet Adelines Chapter, #17 Kathleen Traynor Chapter-at-Large, #8 Bonnie Willis Pacific Sound Chapter, #13 *deceased
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60-YEAR MEMBER SaturdayAWARDS•September 17, 2022 2020ofClass
1st Place:
6th Place: medals and certificates presented by Toast of Tampa Chorus • Karen Koslow, Tony DeRosa
5th Place: medals and certificates presented by Scioto Valley Chorus • Kerry Denino, Gretchen Holloway
3rd Place:
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medals and certificates presented by Melodeers Chorus • Jim Arns, Renée Porzel
7th Place: medals and certificates presented by Lions Gate Chorus • Sandy Marron, Cammi MacKinlay
medals and certificates presented by Forth Valley Chorus • Elaine Hamilton
medals and certificates presented by Lions Gate Chorus • Sandy Marron, Cammi MacKinlay
4th Place: medals and certificates presented by Harbor City Music Company Chorus • Faith Miller, Michael Gellert
2nd Place:
8th Place: medals and certificates presented by Stockholm City Voices Chorus • Tindra Thor
medals and certificates presented by Rönninge Show Chorus • Anna Alvring, Elisabeth Melin
9th Place: medals and certificates presented by Greater Nassau Chorus • Harriette Walters, Barbara Blaisdell
Most Entertaining: 10th Place:
The first International Champion Chorus trophy was retired in 1995. It was designed by the Balfour Company and represents Sweet Adelines International’s continuing efforts to harmonize the world. The traveling trophy, 1973-1995, was first presented to the Racine (Wisconsin) Chorus, directed by Jarmela Speta. It is now at International Headquarters. Currently a new trophy is presented each year and is retained by the winning chorus. Special Performance 2023 International Champion Chorus Closing Songs
Directed by Anna Alvring How We Sang Today – Page 42
Saturday • September 17, 2022
It’s The Music That Brings Us Together – Page 44
Directed by Sandy Marron One Song At A Time – Page 40
Directed by the 2023 Champion Chorus Director
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Presenter: Anna Alvring
International Chorus Trophy
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How We Sang Today
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A song in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Sweet Adelines International Words, Music and Arrangement by Vicki J. Uhr Dedicated to the memory of Bev Sellers
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44 | PHOENIX 2022 & Ê b b 4 3 4 3BassBariLeadTenor œ œœ œ It’s the œ œœ œ 1 œ œ œ œ œ œ mu sic that œ œ œ œ œ œ 2 œ œ. jbœ œ œ. J œ brings us to œ œ. j œ œ œ. J bœ 3 œ ú œ ú geth er, œ ú œ ú 4 Œ œœœ #œ it’s the Œ œ #œ œ nœ & Ê b b 5 œ œ œ#œ œ #œ mu sic that œ œ œ œ œ #œ Bb = A# 6 nœ bœ. j œœ œ. J œ brings joy un œ œ. j œ œ œ. J œ 7 œ úb .ú told. .ú œ úb 8 ú Œ œ Œ œ Those ú Œ ú & Ê b b 9 ú œ oo ú œ œ sweet mel o ú œ oo ú œ 10 ú œ ú œ dies, those ú œ ú bœ 11 œ nœ #œ œ œ #œ grand har mo œ œ œ œ œ nœ 12 œ Œ œ œ œ œ œ nies light the œ Œ œ œ#œ œ œ & Ê b b 13 bœ œ œ œ œ œ fi re that œ #œ œbœ œ œ 14 ú œ œú œ bœ burns in my úb œ œú œ œ 15 .úb .ú soul. .ú .úb 16 œ Œ œ œ œ When nœ Œ œ œ œ 17 œ œ œ œ œ œ storms roll a Aœ œ œ œ (œ ) œ œ Words, Music, and Arrangement by CLAY HINE Stock No. 213995DL IT’S THE MUSIC THAT BRINGS US TOGETHER for female voices Copyright © 2020 by Clayton B. Hine This arrangement copyright © 2020 by Clayton B. Hine. International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted by Permission. SDH It's The Music That Brings Us Together Words, Music and Arrangement by Clay Hine
PHOENIX 2022 | 45 & Ê b b 18 ú œ ú œ round, when ú ú( ) œ ú œ 19 œ œ œ œ œ #œ life brings us œ œ œ œ œ nœ 20 ú ‰ j œ ú J œ down, when ú ‰ j œ œ œ J(œ ) 21 œ œ œbœ œ œ trou ble an’ bœ œ œbœ œ œ ~~~~~ & Ê b b 22 úb œ œú œ bœ strife come our úb œ œ úb œ bœ 23 œ œ bœ .ú way, .ú Nœ œ bœ 24 nœ Œ œ œ œ œ œ it’s the œ Œ œ œœ œ œ 25 œ œ œ œ œ œ mu sic that œ œ œ œ œ œ & Ê b b 26 œ œ. jbœ œ œ. J œ brings us to œ œ. j œ œ œ. J œ 27 œ #œ œ .ú geth œ œ œ œ œ #œ 28 bœ ‰ j œ œ œ œ J œ #œ œ er, but it’s the œ œ ‰ j œ œ œNœ J œ nœ œ 29 .ú .ú friend œ ú# œ ú & Ê b b 30 .ú .ú ships .úN .ú 31 œ Œ œœœ that œ Œ œ œ œ 32 œ úœ ú make us œ ú œ ú 33 ú œ nœ stay. Shar ing .ú stay. úb œ œ stay. Shar ing ú œ œ 2 It’s the Music That Brings Us Together
Special thanks to track producers Tony De Rosa and Michaela Johnston for donating their time and talents to create learning tracks for this arrangement. All three versions are available free of charge at shop.barbershop.org and you can also find the TTBB and SATB at www.advocals.com (Tony) and the SSAA at www.officialjohnstonmusic.com (Michaela).
Performance Notes
1) This key (F) should work well for female barbershop ensembles, but feel free to pitch it up or down if that better fits your particular ensemble’s vocal strengths. This arrangement is also available in A b (TTBB for female voices) and C (SATB for mixed voices).
From the Composer/Arranger
3) The song starts with a simple message: “it’s the music that brings us together,” and continues to tell the story of what music means to us. From sweet melodies to grand harmonies, music is the emotional fire that fuels our souls. Music is passion, music helps us through good times and bad times, and when our troubles might be especially great, music is there to help ease the burden. The message starts simply, grows more emotional, passionate, and grand, and then comes back to the simple thought that “it’s the music that brings us together” . . . but it’s the friends we share music with that matter the most and that make each day special.
2) There are optional notes shown in measures 17 (bass), 18 (bari), and 20 (bass). These work just fine, and may be considerations for your ensemble depending upon the voices and the key you choose.
46 | PHOENIX 2022 & Ê b b 34 œ œ bœ mu sic with .ú œ œ œ mu sic with bœ œ œ 35 .úN friends .ú .ú friends .ún 36 ú Œ .ú úb Œúb & Ê b b 37 œ œ œ bœ fills our hearts with .ú œ œ bœ bœ fills our hearts with œ œ bœ œ 38 œ bœ ‰ j œ song each .ú Nœ bœ ‰ j œ song each œ bœ J œ 39 .ú day. .ú .ú day. .ú 40 .ú .ú .ú .ú 3It’s the Music That Brings Us Together
This song was written shortly after “shelter-in-place” for COVID-19 started. As with many barbershop ensembles, my chorus had just started virtual rehearsals and it was inspiring to see how many barbershoppers still wanted to find ways to rehearse, learn more, talk about music, and most importantly, stay connected to all of our barbershop friends. It’s easy for me to get emotional about the impact barbershop has had on my life, but with the craziness of everyday life, we don’t always get a lot of opportunities to remember WHY barbershop is so important in our lives. Sharing a song or a great tag with friends is one thing that made us all go nuts for barbershop in the first place. Even when we're not able to sing together, it's incredibly inspiring and helps us remember WHY when so many still do so much to virtually get together with the friends that make music so meaningful to all of us.
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