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2016 GLOBAL OPEN HOUSE

Fe a t u r e s Harmony Found in Paradise 2016 International Champion Chorus

14 What Makes Vocal Warm-Ups So Important

Weighing in on the Music Category

22 2016 Global Open House 24 Fair Judging, Fair Contest 27

SONG & ARRANGEMENT

WEIGHING IN ON THE MUSIC CATEGORY

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2015 CONTRIBUTIONS

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3 From Our President 5 From Our CEO 26 Member Profile

Maya Moudnani, Sheffield Harmony Chapter, Region #31

36 The Lowdown

Accolades, In Memory, Classifieds

45 Song of Welcome 47 Harmony Round Up 48 2016 Regional Calendar

34 Long-Range Planning Calendar 2016-2020

39 2015 Contributions

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VOCAL WARM-UP TOOLS The Sweet Adelines International Sales Department provides excellent tools for warm-ups that will strengthen vocal performance. Sing, Baby, Sing! CD series coincide with the book, Sing, Baby, Sing! A Springboard to Artistry. All feature instructions and exercises by Darlene Rogers, Peggy Gram, Dale Syverson and Charla Esser.

Sing, Baby, Sing! #1

focuses on instructions for warm-ups.

Sing, Baby, Sing! #2

features exercises on breath, range, flexibility and agility.

Sing, Baby, Sing! #3 helps your vocals get back in good health after experiencing vocal difficulties.

Sing, Baby, Sing! #4

is designed to develop and maintain good vocal habits, including breathing, vibrato, resonance, passaggio and flexibility.

Sing, Baby, Sing! A Springboard to Artistry contains a 16-week personal vocal lesson. All are sold separately.

Visit sweetadelines.com/shop, email sales@sweetadelines.com or call 1.877.545.5441 to order your warm-up materials to help you maintain your voice in a healthy condition.

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Sweet Adelines International A worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education, competition and performance.

_________________________________________ INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Dr. Kelly Bailey Chief Executive Officer Tammy Talbot Chief Operating Officer Richard Huenefeld Chief Financial Officer Tamatha Goad Editor-in-Chief Lauren Stark Managing Editor Vicki Albright Associate Editor Penny Baddeley • Karen Beckler • Betty Clipman Corinna Garriock • Lorraine Graham • Sherri Grambergs Cammi MacKinlay • Keturah Moller • Neryl Palmer Julie Reeve • Nancy Werden Contributors Ben Larscheid Graphic Designer John Read Photography • Joey Bertsch Penney Baddeley • David Dendler • Victoria Green Photography Brenda Monroe Sales & Advertising Manager 918.622.1444 • sales@sweetadelines.com INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS May 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016 Marcia Pinvidic, International President Renée Porzel, Immediate Past President Paula Davis, President-Elect Joan Boutilier, Secretary Patty Cobb Baker, Treasurer Thérèse Antonini Anne Cargill Peggy Gram Cammi MacKinlay Carole Persinger Dale Syverson Jeanne d’Arc (JD) Crowe EDUCATION DIRECTION COMMITTEE Betty Clipman, Chair Joan Boutilier Cammi MacKinlay Diane Porsch Carole Persinger EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARD Anne Cargill Sharon Cartwright Paula Davis Cammi MacKinlay Janice McKenna ______________________________________ Sweet Adelines International members receive The Pitch Pipe as a benefit of their membership. Additional annual subscriptions are available for $12/year U.S. or $24/year Outside U.S. SUBSCRIPTION REQUESTS & ADDRESS CHANGES: The Pitch Pipe 9110 S. Toledo Ave., Tulsa, OK 74137 Telephone 918.622.1444 • Toll-free 800.992.7464 Fax 918.665.0894 • www.sweetadelines.com Office hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CST) Direct all correspondence, editorial copy, and photographs to: Communications Department; communications@sweetadelines.com www.pitchpipemagazine.com Deadlines are 60 days prior to publication. Not all submissions will be published. ______________________________________ THE PITCH PIPE (ISSN 0882-214X) (USPS 603-060) is published quarterly: January 1, April 1, July 1 and October 1 by Sweet Adelines International, Periodicals paid at Tulsa, OK and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE PITCH PIPE 9110 S. Toledo Ave., Tulsa, OK 74137 Canadian Post Agreement Number: 1453408. Send Canadian change of address information and blocks of undeliverable copies to: P.O. Box 1051, Fort Erie, ON L2A 6C7 Entire contents are copyright © 2016 by Sweet Adelines International. All rights reserved.

F R OM O URP RE SID E NT

KEEPING THE MUSIC MOVING FORWARD

hen I joined Sweet Adelines in 1979, it was the music that attracted me. I had been in high school choirs and my family sang songs around the piano, in the car, at church — everywhere! I loved harmony, and in barbershop, I found music built around harmony. At first, I wasn’t aware that I was joining a “prospective” chorus. But when I learned we had some work to do, I wanted to help in any way I could. So when we needed a corresponding secretary, I became the corresponding secretary. The next year we needed a president, so I became the chapter’s president – whatever it took to get that charter so we could become an official chapter of Sweet Adelines International! Throughout my membership years, it was the music that kept me coming back week after week. But when there was a need to take a leadership role, I did – because, as we were taught: it was necessary in order “to keep the music moving forward unimpeded.” Service on the International Board of Directors was not something to which

I initially aspired, but after years in other leadership roles, it seemed to be a natural step for me. It was very satisfying to realize I could possibly make a difference. At times it seemed this had not much to do with the music. It became about policy, budgets and governance. It became about making decisions that were difficult. It became about trying to make people happy and accepting that it was not always possible. But that is the role of leadership in any organization, including those that are “all about the music” — accepting responsibility and the results of decisions made. As we go forward into the future, the role of the organization’s leadership will be critical for our success as an educational singing organization. Looking back on these two years as International President, I have experienced accomplishments, disappointments, good times and sad times. Like those who served in the role before me, I have accepted it all as part of the job and the experience. It has been a privilege to serve in this capacity and to appreciate what others have done to keep Sweet Adelines International alive and

well for 70 years! Our incoming president, Paula Davis, is passionate about leadership development. She sees this as the next area of education for our organization to fully explore. She believes those who serve at the chapter and regional levels and demonstrate strength and integrity will be the best choice to serve at the international level. She wants aspiring board members to be fully aware of the responsibility and challenges that land on leaders’ shoulders. So think about your possible role in the most important goal for us to accomplish together, at the chorus, regional and international level – to keep the music moving forward unimpeded – for many more years to come! All the best in 2016,

Marcia Pinvidic International President

Left to right: Past President Cammi MacKinlay, International President Marcia Pinvidic, President-Elect Paula Davis and Immediate Past President Renée Porzel.

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2016 Directors’ Seminar Hotel Monteleone New Orleans, Louisiana August 18–20, 2016

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Registration is open to frontline directors. If space is available, registration will open to assistant directors on April 18, 2016. Reserve your spot today! Register at www.sweetadelines.com/directorsseminar.

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HARMONIZING THE WORLD TOGETHER

he laughter can be heard above any other sound. There is an energy in the room that is contagious, even by the casual passerby who looks into the room inquisitively as all the women are gathered around an old piano. The piano has seen better days — the varnish is worn so that the wood underneath makes an appearance in various places, and I believe much time has passed since the instrument has seen the tines of a tuning fork. Nonetheless, the keys are struck, and a charming Swedish accent can be heard above the laughter, “just the basses this time … and let me hear it!” And so the basses sing their part while smiles and encouragement abound in the room. The basses sing with gusto, even though their numbers are few. This is followed by the other voice parts, and each sings with boisterous energy, delight and a contagious vitality that makes you stop and stare. Throughout the rehearsal, there is joy. Joy is on the faces of the women who are part of this cadre of singers; joy from the two teachers who epitomize passion as they impart their legacy – their lifelong dream – to those women who are hanging on every syllable, whether the accent hails from central Arkansas or the southern coast of Sweden. I find myself standing in awe of these women. Totally engrossed in the moment, I have the privilege of being the

observer at the back of the room. Sun & Sing 2016 was a tremendous platform for making memories, making new friends and for witnessing moments just like this one. As I watched this scene before me, I was reminded of how important times like these are for us. These are the moments that touch our hearts. These are the cherished moments we remember when we look back on our lives, and our hearts remember being truly happy and at peace. In that moment, I was reminded of how important Sweet Adelines is to those of us who have been touched by the power of our mission. I believe that “harmonizing the world” is so much more than a beautiful saying in our bylaws; in fact, it is more than words printed on paper … the harmony that we seek even transcends the beautiful chords that are rung on the risers every week. Harmonizing the world brings people together. It is the art of finding and focusing on those things that make us alike — those beautiful pieces of ourselves that unite with others and surpass anything we could ever do alone. When I think back on those precious moments, I am spellbound as I get to see the real power of this worldwide association of women, I am humbled and feel so profoundly blessed to be a part of something so genuine, so true and so

powerful. Together we bring harmony to the world, and that is something to celebrate. As you go about your lives, don’t forget the power of harmony, and be mindful to reach out to other women who so desperately need to be part of something genuine — something that is changing lives all over the globe. Thank you for being part of this worldwide cadre of women who are making a difference – and thank you for taking me into your hearts and making me feel so accepted, so appreciated and so loved. As I celebrate my four-year anniversary with Sweet Adelines on April 9, I am overwhelmed with the joy and precious memories that have filled my heart over the last 48 months. Sweet Adelines International has changed so many lives over its 70-year history, and I’m so happy that I am one of them. My name is Kelly Bailey, and I am Sweet Adelines (too!). In harmony,

Dr. Kelly Bailey CEO

Left to right: Jamie Bearden, Vicky Green, Dr. Kelly Bailey and Linda Hunt.

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FRIENDLY REMINDER ABOUT DUES As mentioned in The Pitch Pipe throughout last year, SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL dues are increasing as of May 1, 2016. The International Board of Directors has taken into great consideration the best interests of our members, but this must also be balanced with what is in the best interests of our organization. This is the first membership increase in five years, despite the rising costs of general operations and sponsoring first-rate education and competitions annually. The increase is just $10, which averages to only 83 cents per month. Youth and satellite chapter members will experience only a $5 increase. This small increase enables us to continue providing the best value for our members and allows us to provide you with the highest quality of membership experience, services and resources. Thank you for your continued support. Your SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL membership, commitment and active participation are greatly valued.

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Online Ordering is Easy!

Step-by-Step Guide to Shopping International Sales Do-re-mi-fa-sol-la-ti-do! The Sweet Adelines International Sales Department hits all of the right notes as your source for music, educational material, novelty items and so much more. The International Sales staff has prepared these easy-to-follow instructions to help simplify your ordering experience. If you need assistance with any products, placing your order online or general information about International Sales, don’t hesitate to contact us at 1.877.545.5441 or at sales@sweetadelines.com.

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Visit www.sweetadelines.com and click the Shop option. Slightly scroll down and click Shop Now. Log in as a member by clicking Login. Now you’re ready to shop! Choose the category you want to view.

Music is listed alphabetically with 10 songs per page. Music titles are available to preview online by simply clicking “View Preview Copy” above the music title.

6. If Music is selected, you will automatically be directed to the Published Music List. 7. Published Music is available to all members and the general public. You may also select Int’l Arranged Music. Int’l Arranged Music is available to members only with the exception of limited titles. 8. To search for a specific title, type a keyword or two of the music title in the search catalog box and click the Search button. You may also search by the arranger's name. A list of items with the key word you entered will be listed. Click Add To Cart enter desired quantity and click Add To Cart again. Then you may Checkout or Continue Shopping. 9. All music is available for instant download upon purchase. Simply choose Electronic Delivery during checkout, and the music download link will be sent to you in the email order confirmation. If you prefer the sheet music to be mailed to you, allow 7 to 10 working days for delivery. Shipping charges will apply. We are unable to fax music due to copyright restrictions.

ANNUAL INVENTORY

International Sales will conduct our annual inventory April 29, 2016 through May 6, 2016. All orders placed during this week will not be shipped until the completion of inventory.

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We are celebrating the addition of new members to the Sweet Adelines family! The Sweet Adds Membership Incentive campaign is designed to reward YOU for recruiting new members! We invite all members of Sweet Adelines International to participate in this program. In order to receive credit for each member you recruit, fill in the “Referred By” box on all new member applications (form also available at sweetadelines.com/resources/documentcenter). So grab your friends, share your love of barbershop harmony, strengthen the organization and be rewarded for spreading harmony across the world. In 2015, nine Sweet Adelines referred at least five new members and were awarded a year of dues! The outstanding membership patrons with the most referrals are:

Jolene Forzetting • Bella Nova Acappella Chapter, Region #11 Laura Mitchel • Sheffield Harmony Chapter, Region #31

5 members.....................FREE dues for one year (up to $100* value) 10 members...................FREE dues for two years (up to $200* value) 15 members...................FREE dues for two years and recognition in The Pitch Pipe (up to $200* plus value) 20 members...................FREE dues for three years and recognition in The Pitch Pipe (up to $300* plus value) +25 members................FREE dues for three years and recognition in The Pitch Pipe plus a complimentary brick

on International Headquarter’s brick patio and be acknowledged at International Convention! ($400* plus value)

* Values based on new membership dues effective May 1, 2016.

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Harmony Found in Paradise

trip to the Bahamas in January? Sign me up! That is exactly what a group of Sweet Adelines said when they signed up for an amazing four days of barbershop education at Sun & Sing 2016 at the Grand Lucayan Beach & Golf Resort on Grand Bahama Island. Those attending came away with more knowledge about their personal skills development, how they think about themselves as performers and many new friends! Barbershop greats Britt-Heléne Bonnedahl and Peggy Gram provided the attendees with a new set of tools and techniques, and in many cases, customized them to individual needs. Teaching to a small group made it personal. According to Britt-Heléne, she and Peggy were able to give each member personal attention, both in the classes and in the personal voice instruction (PVI) that was offered to each Sweet Adelines attendee. “It was as though I was the only one with them,” Vicky Green, Region #15, shared. “I learned so much in a very short time. And the small size made it possible to feel so much closer and easier to get to know my other ‘singing sisters’ better.” “Having a chance to connect with each and every attendee was very rewarding and made the occasion very personal,” Britt-Heléne said. “To collaborate with Peggy Gram is another dream situation. We have a longtime friendship, and the combination of our expertise felt ‘right on the spot’! Flexible and still very structured — I love that!” Peggy’s feelings were mutual. “My favorite part of the event was getting to meet the Sweet Adelines who came to the event and working with them,” she said. “The opportunity to work with BrittHeléne was such a treat. She’s a fantastic teacher, wonderful spirit and a highly experienced chorus director!” Before arriving at Sun & Sing 2016, the attendees had music to learn. The focus of the seminar was “Be the Best YOU.” Each day, Britt-Heléne and Peggy had a theme and adjusted the classes to follow it: Day 1) vocal skills classes for: a) breath management and b) threedimensional resonance and applied it to the two songs that had been chosen; Day 2) visual skills: a) physical improvisation to

different music and b) characterization/emotional singing; and Day 3) mental training, checking procedure, personal goal setting, affirmations, positive body language — all in combination and applied to the rehearsing of the songs which were I Believe and For Once In My Life. Also in attendance was International Board of Directors member, JD Crowe, Region #16, who said, “How terrific to arrive somewhat knowing two songs and ending the event on Saturday night with a free, public performance in the Grand Lucayan Marketplace Square – sounding like a very fine midsize chorus!” Vicky said she was amazed at how the group sounded when they performed. “It was as if we had been singing together longer than a few days. Under the amazing direction of Peggy and BrittHeléne, this is the beauty of Sweet Adelines. They are truly wonderful women.” “The schedule offered a perfect balance between music education, personal PVI opportunities, rehearsal time, group social activities and personal down time to enjoy the glorious Bahamian backdrop. Certainly one of the highlights was meeting so many great and dedicated women — swapping stories, sharing experiences, learning from one another and letting our hair down during playtime!” shared JD. Attendees said Sun & Sing 2016 was “exhilarating,” “excellent,” “wonderful” and “relaxing, yet we worked hard.” “The resort was beautiful, even though the weather didn’t cooperate every day,” Peggy said. “The experience of being together, working toward our performance goal, getting to know each other and then actually performing was just fantastic! We had a marvelous time and all learned from each other — what Sweet Adelines do best!” All may have been strangers when they arrived on Wednesday, but as the tide rolled out on Sunday, they left as friends. The laughter and the sounds of harmony filling the air will fade, along with the tan lines, but the memories made during Sun & Sing 2016 will last forever.

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS 1

3 WELCOME TO KIWI TOUR 2016

4 2016 Directors’ Seminar Hotel Monteleone New Orleans, Louisiana August 18–20, 2016

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Rising Star Quartet Contest Auckland, New Zealand • July 13, 2016

Watch as 20 of the world’s best young female barbershop a cappella quartets compete for the coveted title of Rising Star Champion Quartet. This year, Region #35 will host this incredible competition and educational weekend in Auckland, New Zealand. The future of Sweet Adelines begins here.

A Cappella Harmony Academy Auckland, New Zealand • July 15-17, 2016

This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime training opportunity in a "bucket list" location! This three-day educational conference motivates participants to learn, evolve and take performance and entertainment skills to the next level.

KIWI Tour

New Zealand’s North Island • July 18-24, 2016 Directly following A Cappella Harmony Academy, your riveting New Zealand adventure begins! Experience a week of unique opportunities in a picturesque atmosphere while creating lasting memories with your Sweet Adelines sisters.

Directors' Seminar

New Orleans, La. • Aug. 18-20, 2016 Whether you’re a seasoned director or just beginning to polish your abilities, you are invited to join us at the luxurious Hotel Monteleone, located in the world-famous New Orleans French Quarter. VIP guest, Dr. Jim Henry, and our own world-class educators will provide attendees with new tools and techniques for mastering the art of directing.

International Convention & Competition Las Vegas, Nev. • Oct. 17-22, 2016

Experience the roaring energy in the MGM Grand Garden Arena as one by one the world’s best female barbershop a cappella performers pour their heart and soul into performances of epic proportion.

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What Makes Warm-Ups SO Important By Keturah Moller • Preface By Betty Clipman

horus rehearsal is ideally a night of joy and accomplishment. The common thread that motivates members to join Sweet Adelines is that they love to sing. As a chorus director, it’s a privilege to train women who really want to be at rehearsal and who have a zest for knowledge and musical growth. The time when the member can thoroughly check in to her vocal technique is during warm-ups. A lot of education can be packed into a quality warm-up session and the resultant improved skills give the singer a sense of fulfillment. It IS fun to sing, and it’s even more fun to sing extremely well. The Woodlands Show Chorus (TWSC) was very fortunate when Keturah Moller moved to Texas and joined TWSC. Once I became aware of Keturah’s talent, I asked her to do vocal warm-ups at one of our rehearsals. Since that first night, she’s been doing part of the warm-ups each week, and warm-ups have become one of the highlights of the night. We’re enjoying the vocal journey.

s there value in a vocal warm-up? There are some ensembles who jump into their rehearsal without a warm-up, singing completely cold, while others use a short warm-up session as a filler to the actual start of rehearsal. Some spend time on warm-ups, but the exercises feel unproductive. Can’t we skip the warm-up altogether? No! An efficient warm-up session prepares the voice for singing properly, includes skill-building exercises and assists us in singing as an ensemble. Do we really have to do it? Yes! Even if we don't really know any vocal warm-ups offhand, or we don't feel qualified to warm up our own or others' voices, warm-ups are still the single most effective way to get the most out of rehearsal.

"An efficient warm-up session prepares the voice for singing properly, includes skill-building exercises and assists us in singing as an ensemble." If warm-ups are such a good thing, why are there still singers going without one? Perhaps they don't realize we are vocal athletes. An athlete warms up her muscles to prepare herself to get the most out of her work-out, practice or performance, and

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a singer uses a vocal warm-up to enhance her performance during rehearsal. For a sports athlete, a traditional warm-up session typically includes a brief period of low-intensity aerobic exercise, followed by stretching and then some sports-specific exercise. As a vocal athlete, our warm-ups should also begin with a brief period of low-intensity physical activity, which includes movement geared toward choreography and good posture. Optimally, low-intensity singing comes next, which includes breathing and short, midrange scales. This is then followed by stretching our ranges, singing higher and lower. Using arpeggios is a great way to get higher or lower quickly. Incorporating warm-ups dealing with space and placement provide singers practice in singing in an unstrained manner which can be sustained throughout the entire rehearsal. We finish with skillspecific exercises to shift into rehearsal mode, such as ear-training exercises or singing barbershop chords. By warming up in this way, we mirror the sports athletes to reach our highest potential. Individually, we want to be singing our best during rehearsal, but warm-ups can also be educational. Valuable warm-ups include exercises where singers quickly use a particular skill or technique well. When singers are successful, these skills can be more easily transferred into the music of the rehearsal. For example: Has your chorus or quartet been working on sustaining energy through

Keturah Moller & Betty Clipman Keturah Moller is a member of the quartet Sibling Rivalry; has a Bachelor’s of Music from Weber State University; is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing; has performed with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir; and performed on the television show, Music and the Spoken Word. phrases? Try adding a breathing exercise like silently exhaling as if you are blowing out a candle. This simple and easy-to-understand exercise uses the same skill set that is needed for keeping your level of energy constant. When vocal exercises are coordinated with the skills required in the music, the warm-up session becomes a time of building and implementing the skills you are working on to achieve your goals.

"We need an efficient warm-up session because it helps us quickly get our minds and voices into thinking and singing together as an ensemble, instead of individual singers." Why is singing at our highest level important? Because we are Sweet Adelines, and we are competitors! We need an efficient warm-up session because it helps us quickly get our minds and voices into thinking and singing together as an ensemble, instead of individual singers. Although we must have a keen awareness of our individual voices, barbershop requires a unit sound. Blend, balance, color matching, vibrato control, singing in sync and group dynamics are all part of attaining this sound. Therefore, the

Betty Clipman is Past International President; Education Direction Committee Chair; Past Judge Specialists Moderator; Certified Judge (Sound and Expression), Master Faculty Member; Chorus Director; member of 1980 International Champion Quartet (Penna-Fores); and 2000 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. goal of a chorus or quartet warm-up is not meant to only develop the individual voice. We have our warm-up session at the beginning of our rehearsals, so we can focus on improving the overall sound of the group. Now that we understand how valuable a vocal warm-up can be, using this tool successfully moves us to the next level. It is best to have more than a basic knowledge of the voice when planning out an effective warm-up session. Also, keep in mind that there is no single warm-up session that will work every single week. Voices change, they get older, stronger, more skilled and our rehearsal focus changes. Warm-up time is meant to be ever-changing based on the development of our voices and singing skills. If your chorus has been using the same old warm-ups, perhaps it is time to freshen them up. Ideas for vocal exercises can be found on Sweet Adelines International’s website or by reading choral literature. You can also ask your coaches and directors for ideas. All in all, the value of a well-thought-out warm-up session is invaluable to each singer in the group. It starts the rehearsal with energized movement, high-level singing, skill-building and a mental shift towards the goals of the ensemble. What director wouldn’t want that? We are vocal athletes preparing each rehearsal for the contest stage. So let’s do it right!

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PERFORMANCE

WEIGHING IN ON THE MUSIC CATEGORY By Corinna Garriock, Approved Candidate Music Judge

THE MUSIC JUDGE. Guardian of the barbershop art form.

Her mandate may be intimidating to some, and the technical nature of her category makes it, I would argue, the most enigmatic of the four judging categories to many of our performers. But the music judge is not all music theory intellect and intrigue. Beneath that analytic exterior — deep in the category — is a heart that lives for all that can happen when a creative arrangement, in the hands of the right performer, results in a musically transcendent experience for all who are privileged to be present. The Music Category is about bringing the barbershop arrangement to life and hopefully capturing the essence of the barbershop style in that process. Contestants crossing the competition stage are asking with their performance: “Is this barbershop?” The music judge’s critique will answer that question.

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MUSIC CATEGORY SCOPE AND WEIGHTING OF COMPONENTS

THE MUSIC CATEGORY FOCUSES ON TWO MAJOR AREAS: THE SONG AND ARRANGEMENT, WHICH IS GIVEN A WEIGHTING OF 30 PERCENT, AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THAT ARRANGEMENT, WHICH RECEIVES A WEIGHTING OF 70 PERCENT.

SONG AND ARRANGEMENT (30 PERCENT)

he music judge is the only judge who provides a critique of the Song and Arrangement and its merit as a representation of the barbershop art form. She must rely on her knowledge of music theory and barbershop vocal arranging to do a live assessment of the suitability and strength of the selection for the barbershop style.

A strong barbershop song is defined as one with a rhyming, “G-rated” lyric (excluding patriotic and religious lyrics) that has musical characteristics suitable for arrangement in the barbershop style. These include a melody that is interesting and consists primarily of tones from the major scale; a simple symmetrical meter; and an implied harmonization plan that mostly utilizes the “big three” primary chords of barbershop: the dominant seventh, the major triad and the dominant ninth. There are a total of 11 acceptable chords for harmonization within a barbershop arrangement. The remaining eight chords are referred to as secondary and are utilized to accommodate the melody or for musical effect or flavor. Chord progressions are expected to resolve along the Circle of Fifths using dominant to tonic movement. The use of predominantly stronger chord voicings, as identified in the category description, enables the “lock and ring” characteristic of the barbershop sound and is rewarded. In a strong arrangement, the lyrical and musical peak coincide for a satisfying musical experience. A song may stand alone or be joined in a medley to another song. For a medley, the music judge must consider whether the two songs work well together based on a theme or musical style. Transitions from one song to the other should be effected seamlessly by the arranger. Form is another important consideration of the music judge. A good barbershop song has a chorus which demonstrates melodic unity (for example, an A-A-B-A melodic pattern) and is constructed in eight-bar segments. The song’s chorus is a mandatory element of the arrangement. Other elements of form are optional and may include an introduction, a verse, a bridge and a tag. Once the song (or songs, in the case of a medley) is packaged into an arrangement, the overall construction has a balanced form consistent with the popular American-song style established in the early 20th century. Creative devices, such as modulations, swipes, echoes, bell chords, patter, etc. can create musical continuity, enhance the creativity of the arrangement and potentially showcase more of the performer’s capabilities, however, they should not be overutilized to the point where the alignment of barbershop chords is continuously disturbed, or the song itself is obscured by too many embellishments. It is important for the music judge to consistently comment and be specific about the strengths or weaknesses of the song and arrangement in order to fulfill her educational responsibility to the competitor. Through provision of a precise critique, the contestant is better equipped to seek stronger material or modify the material presented.

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PERFORMANCE (70 PERCENT)

hen judging Performance, the music judge is assessing how well the performer represents the barbershop style in taking the arrangement from the page to the audience. This includes an assessment of the performer’s vocal skills, the harmonic accuracy of the performance, and how well the elements of the barbershop style are reflected in the performance including appropriate tempo selection (or ad-lib delivery with implied tempo, as appropriate), use of rhythms to add musical interest, musical unity (i.e., chord alignment/synchronized delivery), phrasing and dynamic choices that showcase the arrangement and its creative devices. Intentional musical energy is required to propel the performance. As performers reach higher levels of competency, the music judge will reward musical artistry, if present, as the basic elements of the category cease to distract from artistic opportunities. Finally, an important aspect of Performance is the suitability of the vehicle selected to the performer. This element of the Music Category marries the song and arrangement to the performer’s ability to deliver it in the barbershop style. It is not related to the strength or weakness of the selection, but rather assesses the fit of the selection to the performer’s current skillset. Any element of Performance may impact the music judge’s assessment of suitability, whether the group’s harmony accuracy/musical unity skills are not yet capable of delivering jumpy part lines with ease, or a backbeat song has been selected for performers who do not have a good feel for that style of tempo delivery, or certain harmonizations (e.g., secondary chords) in the arrangement negatively impact harmony accuracy, or extreme chord voicings put vocal weaknesses on display. The music judge’s critique will raise the contestant’s level of awareness as to which aspects of the performance require their attention in order to raise their level of accomplishment.

SCORING THE MUSIC CATEGORY

he first consideration in assessing the level of the performance begins with a review of the demonstrated level of vocal skill. The quality of the instrument generally dictates the quality of other aspects of Performance and forms a foundational assessment for scoring from which the music judge may move upward or downward as the performance dictates.

When finalizing her score for a contestant, the music judge must assess the overall quality of the song and arrangement, as well as the performance, taking into account the level of vocal skill demonstrated and the frequency and severity of performance errors that occurred. The Performance Level Guidelines for the category are published in the Judging Category Description Book (JCDB) and provide the key characteristics of each level. The music judge then assigns a score within the selected level indicating whether the performer is entering the level (i.e., inconsistently demonstrating the characteristics of the level), in the heart of the level (i.e., demonstrating most or all characteristics) or close to exiting the level (i.e., solid in this level and showing glimpses of the level beyond).

THE INTERRELATIONSHIP OF THE FOUR JUDGING CATEGORIES

he four judging categories are designed to assess a performance from differing vantage points. Sound experiences the performance through the instrument, while Showmanship assesses visual salesmanship. Expression is focused on communication of the lyric, while Music is concerned with the treatment of the song and arrangement.

Despite each of these specialized views, there are significant commonalities which frequently support reasonable alignment of scores and allow the contestant to identify themes across the performance. For example, the Sound Category refers to “tuning” while a key component of music category is “harmony accuracy.” Expression and Sound both assess “synchronization” which appears as “chord alignment” or “chord clarity” on the Music assessment. All four categories assess vocal skills, energy, unity and artistry — each seen through the lens of the particular category. Although theses commonalities exist, it is important for the music judge to maintain her unique window on the performance. For example, the music judge writes about “harmony accuracy” rather than “ring,” which is a Sound Category concept. Commentary about

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phrasing and dynamics should be related back to the arrangement being presented (e.g., “suitable to the arrangement,” “as dictated by the voicings”) rather than the Expression Category vantage point of lyric or emotional plan. The music judge trusts other panel members to care for their domains and focuses on her unique duty to the contestant.

THE ROLE OF THE JUDGE

he International Judging Program is the single most important educational program in our organization. It drives a cycle of learning and feedback across every member of the organization as they strive to improve their skills and scores with each round of regional competition. As a longtime chorus and quartet competitor myself, including a five-year stint as a director, I have learned a great deal from the many scoresheets I have received. I was the contestant who always read the sheets shortly after the performance, memorized them on the flight home, and actually did the analysis suggested in the scoresheet packet. I used the sheets to identify our projects for the coming year. Although not every competitor views her scoresheets in this way, I always assume I’m writing for someone like me – someone who is seeking input, wants to improve, and indeed will improve with the right critique delivered in a manner that is both forthright, compassionate and inspires the journey ahead.

CONCLUSION

I’d like to conclude with a quote from a member who is rapidly absorbing the JCDB in her various roles as a quartet lead, director and chorus member. This is her perception of the Music Category:

“If barbershop were a romantic comedy, the Music Category would be the love interest who is always hanging around in the background, but you don't really pay attention because he seems excessively cerebral and says incredibly boring things like ‘Strongest voicing results when the root is doubled or when the third is doubled in a minor triad used as a substitute for the relative major ...’ “Instead, you allow yourself to be drawn towards the more obvious charms of Showmanship, Sound and Expression, and you don't give much thought to the nerd in the corner. “But then one day, Music whips off its coke-bottle glasses and you realize just how much passion was tucked away in all those embellishments, waiting to be unleashed, and you go, ‘Where have you been all my life, Music Category? I LOVE YOU!’” —Elizabeth Davies, Region #13

I REALLY CAN’T ADD MUCH TO THAT. MUSIC CATEGORY, I LOVE YOU, TOO. LONG LIVE BARBERSHOP!

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WHO WILL BE

THE RISING OF 2016?

“Kia Ora, how’s it going mate?” It’s time to brush up on New Zealand’s unique phrases and cross items off your Sweet Adelines bucket list:

R Experience an International Rising Star Quartet Contest in a location where the culture is immersed in barbershop hamony. R Visit a destination where locals understand the need to burst out in song and also share the "barbershop bug" that has molded you into a better performer, leader and sister. R Attend a Sweet Adelines educational event and competition in a surreal location known as a destination of adventure, inspiration and relaxation.

weet Adelines International is headed down under to partner with Region #35 for the 2016 Rising Star Quartet Contest, where 20 of the world’s best young female barbershop a cappella quartets will sing it out for the coveted title. The contest, to be held in conjunction with Region #35’s Pan Pacific Youth Harmony Festival, will be at the Aotea Center, home to the Royal New Zealand Ballet and The NBR New Zealand Opera, where international comedians and artists have also performed. On July 13, 2016, the future of Sweet Adelines will ring chords with resounding precision, marking the first Sweet Adelines International event in New Zealand.

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The Rising Star Quartet Contest is an educational performance opportunity for women age 25 and under. The contest recognizes superior participation by young women in the barbershop a cappella art form and provides a perfect opportunity for young ladies to sharpen their performance skills with coaching from the world’s best barbershop VIPs. Established in 1999, the Rising Star Quartet Contest was first held at Sweet Adelines International’s International Education Symposium, then at the International Convention and Competition until 2014 when it was partnered with a regional Young Women in Harmony event. The Young Women in Harmony program benefits young women worldwide through musical excellence and quality music education. Prizes are awarded by the Young Singers Foundation, a program of Sweet Adelines International that is committed to enriching the lives of young women by promoting educational and performance opportunities for vocal music within the barbershop style. This year the top three winners will receive $2,000 USD, $1,000 USD and $500 USD, respectively. Special recognition will also be given to the highest-scoring quartet whose average age is under 17, via the Stars to Watch Award. Ticket sales and registration for the Rising Star Quartet Contest are open! A maximum of 20 quartets will compete with entries accepted in the order received. The entry fee for registration is $20 NZD per member and must accompany the entry form.

STAR

CALLING ALL YOUNG WOMEN WHO LOVE TO SING!

Register for the Rising Star Quartet Contest today! For more information, contact Katie Grassmyer at (918) 622-1444, toll free at (800) 992-SING(7464), email her at katie@sweetadelines.com or visit www.risingstarquartetcontest.com.

t’s an amazing time to be involved in Young Women In Harmony, especially now with a golden opportunity to be nationally recognized for performing barbershop a cappella harmony — and a chance to win $1,000 USD cash! Did we get your attention? Then the fourth annual Young Women In Harmony (YWIH) Video Chorus Contest is for you! Now is the time to wow the judges with your chorus’s rich harmonies and stage persona by submitting a seven-minute video recording of your chorus. The chorus taking first place will receive $1,000 USD; second place, $750 USD; and third place, $500 USD. All three winning choruses will also receive a copy of the Young Women in Harmony Competition Music Folio, which includes eight arrangements (four ballads and four uptunes) voiced for young women. Completed entry forms, recordings and $25 entry fee must be received at Sweet Adelines International Headquarters by June 1, 2016. Entries may be submitted by DVD, YouTube or Dropbox. All chorus members must be age 25 and younger; have at least 15 members; and all four voice parts must be represented. Participants do not have to be members of Sweet Adelines International. Visit www.sweetadelines.com for official rules and regulations and to register for the contest.

If two members of a competing quartet register for AHA 2016, $40 NZD of the Rising Star Quartet registration fee will be waived.

For more information, contact Katie Grassmyer in Music Services at (918) 622-1444, toll free at (800) 992-SING(7464) or email her at katie@sweetadelines.com.

Next, take over the University of Auckland with your Sweet Adelines sisters! Add another check mark to your Sweet Adelines bucket list and mark your calendars for July 15-17, because this year’s Rising Star Quartet Contest conveniently resides in the same city as A Cappella Harmony Academy (AHA). AHA is the “spark” that dares people to step up their a cappella game – to rise to the top! This educational event challenges members to build a stronger performance and boost their vocal and performance skills to the next level. A Cappella Harmony Academy is open to all singers, regardless of expertise or years of training. Space is limited so register to attend today! Visit www.sweetadelines.com/aha to register by April 24, 2016 and SAVE with early bird registration rates.

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EET ADELIN ES SW

RNATIONA TE L IN

2016 GLOBAL OPEN HOUSE

2016 GLOBAL OPEN HOUSE During the month of January, Sweet Adelines choruses around the world opened their rehearsal doors to welcome prospective members to the 2016 Global Open House. This global membership drive encourages Sweet Adelines to invite women in their communities to experience firsthand the musical art form of barbershop harmony. Sweet Adelines is an organization filled with thousands of amazing women all over the globe sharing the joy, the laughter and the beautiful harmony of singing a cappella barbershop. By inviting others to join this amazing organization, we fill the risers with new voices and new friends. Let’s keep harmonizing the world – We are Sweet Adelines!

Carolina Style Chorus caught Super Bowl fever for their 2016 Global Open House. To celebrate the chorus going to International Convention & Competiton and the Carolina Panthers advancement to the Super Bowl, the open house evening was themed “Panthers Pride” night. To get into the spirit, both chorus members and their guests dressed in the Panthers’ black and blue to ring cords and strike Cam Newton’s “dab” pose.

Inland Empire Chorus had nine guests attend their Global Open House.

The Inland Empire Chorus welcomed nine guests to our Global Open House on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Our fabulous marketing chair, Marge Baillod Yeager, worked long and hard to get advertising in the local newspaper, local community circulars and on all of our social media. The members also spread the word to all of our friends. It is always invigorating to watch guests participate in learning about our unique art form. Here's hoping they catch the "bug" that makes us all keep coming back for more! – Sherri Grambergs

Texas Harmony Chorus is sharing the risers with two new members: Ariel Gregory-Tejocote and Stacey Paul. The chorus promoted the 2016 Global Open House with one of the new Ad Builder templates available on www.sweetadelines.com. Welcome to the Sweet Adelines family! Left to right: Ariel Gregory-Tejocote, Lynn Poston and Stacey Paul.

Cincinnati Sound Chorus sponsored guest nights for three Mondays in January for Global Open House. We had five guests visit, and one has already successfully auditioned. In our program, our director helped new guests by meeting with them to help determine where their vocal strengths were and placed them in the right voice part. After rehearsal, they were emailed an MP3 of their voice part so they have a recording with which to practice. They were also invited to sing with our chorus at our YWIH Festival on Feb. 6. – Nancy Werden

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2016

QUEENS’ COLLEGE

August 5-7, 2016 Chicago, IL

Visit CoronetClub.org for tickets and event information!

Shown are judges at Judge Training in Tulsa, Okla.

Fair Judging, Fair Contests By Cammi MacKinlay

hen I joined Sweet Adelines International 30 years ago, I must admit that I was one of those members who thought there had to be a lot of politics in the judging system as it seemed the same choruses and quartets ended up in the top five year after year after year. Yes, they all worked hard and improved, but someone in that pit had to be exercising favoritism, right? Ha! Little did I know about the high level of scrutiny and training that went into the making of a judge! One of the privileges of being International President is the ability to attend the Judge Specialists’ (JS) and the Education Direction Committee’s (EDC) meetings. (The EDC oversees the International Judging Program.) This may not seem like that big a deal, but when you are an outsider (non-judge) looking in at the vast scope of the work of these two committees, it is an eye-opening educational experience! During my terms as president-elect and president, I attended six JS and seven EDC meetings, plus I have been a member of the EDC for the past four years. Based on those experiences, I can state unequivocally, there are no politics or favoritism in our judging system! Every judge is impartial and objective, whether she has coached your chorus or quartet or not – and every one of them wants you to sing and perform the very best that you can, no matter where you placed last time! How do I know this? Read on … The Judge Specialists Committee is made up of a moderator and one specialist in each category of Sound, Music, Expression

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and Showmanship, and they meet twice a year in Tulsa, Okla. In June, the specialists review the work that was done by all the judges and panel secretaries in the season’s regional competitions, and in December, the work of the international judging panels and Rising Star Quartet Contest panel. Prior to the meetings, the specialists analyze all the work of the official judges, watching the contests and reading the scoresheets. They then write a Judge Progress Report (JPR) for each judge. The JPR covers things like accuracy of scoring, correlation between scores and comments; how they filled in the score sheet; whether they covered all aspects of the category; whether there were confusing comments; highlighting and praising great comments they made; and suggesting alternatives if the comments were too much of the same. Every single judge’s work is thoroughly and objectively scrutinized by their peers. The judges then get a point score out of five for their accuracy and performance of their duties. Scrutiny, scrutiny, scrutiny! What exactly happens at a JS meeting? The judge specialists and the moderator discuss the performances of the judging panels, the panel chairs and panel secretaries and make final amendments to the JPRs. They might watch several performances as a group and make a decision together as to how accurately the performance was scored. They also make recommendations for improvements or changes to the actual contests to the EDC or the International Board of Directors (IBOD). This is the time when they review and recommend

approval (or not) of applications to the judging program or recommend advancement in the program (from Applicant to Approved or from Approved to Certified) to the EDC. These advancements are not automatic. A judge has to work very hard to move from one level to the next, trial-scoring regional contests to get to the Approved level and trial-scoring all the international contests to get to the Certified level. Most of these costs are borne

usually being category-driven — in other words, a group may score a level higher in Sound than in Showmanship because their sound was better than their visual performance. And if there is a significant discrepancy, the panel chair will talk to the judge who scored the group differently and ensure that it was the score she meant to give. (Immediate scrutiny!) Judges do not compare their scores with other judges in the pit – their heads are down, they

by the judge herself so this level of volunteerism does not come cheaply! In fact, our judges spend an enormous amount of their personal time and money to become a judge so they can go out and judge – for no money! Quite remarkable, really. And at all levels, there is scrutiny, scrutiny, scrutiny! The EDC oversees the work of the JS (amongst other things) and has the final say on all aspects of the judging program. The EDC reads the minutes of the JS meetings and discusses their recommendations before making a decision. There are times when the EDC does not approve a recommendation of the JS, though it happens rarely. The EDC also reads every JPR and approves them or suggests changes. The EDC also has the final say on whether an applicant advances in the program. More scrutiny! Of course, confidentiality is paramount on these two committees. The EDC is also responsible for training judges and this past August, they had intensive training in Tulsa on the new finals entertainment package scoring. They were able to adjudicate performances and discuss why they would score them a certain way, as well as compare their scores with their peers. They learned from the specialists, and they learned from their peers. On a personal note, as a panel secretary sitting in the judging pit with the judging panel, I am always impressed at how consistent the scores are from panel to panel. The scores will be exactly the same or within a point or two of each other; the differences

start writing and within minutes of the performance being over, two numbers (or levels) are on the sheet, and the sheet gets handed to the panel chair and the panel secretary. It is only at the end of the contest they find out if they were consistent with the rest of the panel or not, but as I mentioned, it is rare that there are large discrepancies in scores and always for a good reason. As an added point of interest, members of the official panels do not visit or coach any choruses or quartets on-site at contests. Period! As I stated earlier, the amount of scrutiny at all levels of the judging program ensures that your performance will be judged objectively, fairly and accurately by each and every judge, with integrity and a commitment to furthering the mission statement of Sweet Adelines International. We rely on the credibility of the judging program to keep us vibrant and alive for the next 70-plus years, and I, for one, trust it without reservation! Cammi MacKinlay is a member of Lions Gate Chapter, Region #26, Vancouver, B.C., Canada; Past International President; IBOD member, International Faculty; Education Direction Committee member; and Panel Secretary.

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M E M BE R PR OF I L E

i with gs n a n ig d Mou r, Tim Br a y a o M irect d r e mast

ehearsal night can be a challenge for all, but for one extraordinary Sweet Adelines member, it is always a momentous personal test. Despite being profoundly deaf, partially sighted, facially disfigured and struggling with mobility, Maya Moudnani sings lead in Sheffield Harmony Chorus of Region #31, a chorus based in northern England. Maya courageously joined the chorus three years ago, approximately 38 years after she was injured in a traffic accident in France. The former French citizen was on her way to enroll at a university in Montpellier, when she stepped out into the road to save a toddler who had escaped from his stroller and was heading directly into oncoming traffic. She scooped up the child, but was hit by a lorry (a delivery truck), sustaining severe cranial trauma. “It was an instinctive move,” Maya said. “I didn’t want the child to get hurt.” The child was unhurt, but Maya has endured years of painful reconstructive facial surgery, constant pain resulting from brain injury and countless hospital stays in France and in the U.K. — where she moved in the late 1980s to work. It took Maya two years to learn to speak and walk again. Now the 55-year-old British sign language and Braille user has a full and active role in Sheffield Harmony and competed for the first time with the chorus at Region #31’s convention in Nottingham, U.K., in May 2015.

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The Inspiring Journey From Tragedy to the Risers By Penny Baddeley

“I was excited about sharing the experience of competitive singing, but primarily this, for me, was about personal challenge,” Maya said. “I always like to raise the bar for myself, push myself and face my fears directly. I can’t hear, my sight is poor and my mobility is poor. It would be too easy to stay at home and not be part of the living world.” Maya manages to participate fully with the help of fellow barbershop singers, including chorus president Elaine Carter and lead singer Cheryl McCormick. They spend extra time outside of normal rehearsal hours directing Maya with any new musical material and ensuring she hits the right notes. In addition to her fellow Sweet Adelines chorus members, Maya’s 20-year-old son Zack is another source of support. To help her attain perfect pitch, Maya uses a computer program that gives her visual clues. But most significantly, the keen singer takes clues and cues from the body language of other chorus members, especially Sheffield Harmony’s musical director, Tim Briggs, and is highly attuned to the “particular” sense of atmosphere during performance. “My deafness doesn’t mean I can’t hear as such, I just hear differently,” Maya said. “I hear with my eyes, I lip read and pick up clues from facial expressions; my body feels vibrations, and body language is also a vital element of my ‘hearing.’

“I’m very aware of the body language of the chorus,” Maya continued. “Our musical director, Tim, is very expressive, and I understand from his body language and musical direction what he wants from us as singers. He is like a conductor of electricity. I see on his face and his body what he is hearing. I also use a visualization technique to consolidate my way of ‘hearing.’” Moroccan-born Maya grew up in the South of France and initially learned English from listening to the iconic music of The Beatles and Bob Marley. It helps that a portion of the repertoire sung by the chorus is music she can remember hearing as a teenager prior to her accident. “For me, the chorus is, in a way, a link with the past; a lot of the songs we sing, such as Can’t Buy Me Love by The Beatles, make me reminisce about how I used to be. It is a bittersweet experience,” she said. Maya admits her disabilities make life a struggle, but she chooses to disregard adversity. “I find ways to lead a positive life, and Sheffield Harmony is very much a part of that,” she said. “As for Maya, we aim to be inclusive as a chorus and are so pleased to have her as part of the group,” said Sheffield Harmony former president Elaine Carter. “She has a lovely voice and such an incredible attitude toward both her singing and life in general. She is truly an inspiration!”

Lights, camera, action, CONVENTION!

70th Annual Convention & Competition Oct. 17-22, 2016 MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, Nev. 2016 marks Sweet Adelines International's 70th annual International Convention & Competition! Join us in Las Vegas as we watch women from all over the world grace the stage and barbershop battle it out for the international champion title. You’ll be impressed, wowed and inspired as you experience the world's best barbershop harmony in one of the most exciting cities in all the world! Registration is CURRENTLY OPEN with early registration pricing available until April 22, 2016.

Reserve your spot today! For detailed information on how to register, visit www.sweetadelineslasvegas.com.

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Las Vegas Schedule CC= Convention Center

GGA= Grand Garden Arena

Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016 Event

Time

Location

Riser Rehearsals

1:00-11:00 p.m.

MGM CC Sections 313 & 316, 319, 320

Monday, Oct. 17, 2016 Event

Time

Location

Riser Rehearsals

7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

MGM CC Sections 313 & 316, 319, 320

The ABCs of Copyright

9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

MGM CC Section 122

PVI Roulette

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

MGM CC Section 103,104,105

Ticket Sales/Will Call

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Headquarters Desk

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Building a Unit Sound

1:30-3:00 p.m.

MGM CC Section 121

Harmony Boutique

2:00-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Studio B

Developing a Regional Arranging Program

2:30-5:00 p.m.

MGM CC Section 122

Harmony Classic Briefing

3:00-4:00 p.m.

MGM GGA

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016

Event

Time

Location

Riser Rehearsals

7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

MGM CC Sections 313 & 316, 319, 320

Las Vegas Early Registration

9:00-10:00 a.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Ticket Sales/Will Call

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Headquarters Desk

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Harmony Boutique

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Studio B

International Sales

9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Quartet Briefing

9:30-11:00 a.m.

MGM GGA

Chorus Briefing

10:30-11:15 a.m.

MGM GGA

Coronet Club Front Row Rehearsals

11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

MGM CC Vista Ballroom

Tech Rehearsal

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

MGM GGA

Coronet Club Reunion/ Quartet Reception

2:00-3:00 p.m.

MGM CC Vista Ballroom

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www.sweetadelineslasvegas.com Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 Event

Time

Location

Coronet Club Rehearsal

3:00-6:00 p.m.

TBD

2016 Opening Session

5:15-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA

State of the Organization

5:15-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA

Harmony Classic

6:00-10:30 p.m.

MGM GGA

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 Event

Time

Location

YWIH Coordinator Breakfast

7:00-8:30 a.m.

MGM CC Vista Ballroom 207

Lifetime Achievement Breakfast

8:00-9:30 a.m.

MGM CC Vista Ballroom 209

Riser Rehearsals

7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

MGM CC Sections 313 & 316, 319, 320

Coronet Club Rehearsal

8:30-11:00 a.m.

TBD

Ticket Sales/Will Call

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Headquarters Desk

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Harmony Boutique

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Studio B

International Sales

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Quartet Semifinals

10:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

MGM GGA

TOS VIP Donor Lounge

12:00-8:00 p.m.

MGM GGA

Quartet Finalist Briefing

10:45-11:15 p.m.

MGM GGA

Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 Event

Time

Location

Riser Rehearsals

7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

MGM CC Sections 313, 319, 320

PIP’s Breakfast

8:00-9:30 a.m.

By Invitation Only

Ticket Sales

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Headquarters Desk

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Harmony Boutique

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Studio B

International Sales

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Chorus Semifinals

10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m

MGM GGA

TOS VIP Donor Lounge

12:00-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA

Chorus Finalist Briefing

9:15-9:30 p.m.

MGM GGA

International President’s Reception

9:00-11:00 p.m.

By Invitation Only

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Las Vegas Schedule CC= Convention Center

GGA= Grand Garden Arena

Friday, Oct. 21, 2016 Event

Time

Location

Riser Rehearsals

7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

MGM CC Sections 313 & 316, 319, 320

Coronet Club Rehearsal

8:00-11:00 a.m.

MGM GGA

World Harmony Chorus Rehearsal

8:00-9:00 a.m.

MGM CC Section 313

Ticket Sales

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Headquarters Desk

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Harmony Boutique

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Studio B

International Sales

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Quartet Music Education Class

9:00-10:15 a.m.

MGM CC Section 119-120

TOS VIP Donor Lounge

11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA

Mass Sing

11:15-11:45 a.m.

MGM CC Lobby-Level 1

Quartet Finals

12:00-5:00 p.m.

MGM GGA

Coronet Club Show

8:00-10:30 p.m.

MGM GGA ($$-Ticket Required)

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016

Event

Time

Location

Riser Rehearsals

7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

MGM CC Sections 313 & 316, 319, 320

World Harmony Chorus Rehearsal

8:00-9:00 a.m.

MGM CC Section 313

Ticket Sales

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Headquarters Desk

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Harmony Boutique

9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Studio B

International Sales

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Foyer

Chorus Music Education Class

9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

MGM GGA

TOS VIP Donor Lounge

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

MGM GGA

Chorus Finals

12:00-6:00 p.m.

MGM GGA

Light Up the Night! Closing Party

8:00-11:00 p.m.

MGM GGA Studio B

Coronet Clubhouse

9:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

MGM CC Vista Ballroom

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ORDER OF APPEARANCE Quartets 1. Wildcard 3 2. ClassRing 3. Fortuity 4. Vocality 5. Region #12 6. Wildcard 6 7. Region #25 8. Wildcard 2 9. Lustre 10. HEAT 11. Region #14 12. Frenzy

13. Region #16 14. CRUSH 15. Finesse 16. Region #32 17. Region #31 18. Region #9 19. Region #4 20. Glow 21. Wildcard 5 22. Wildcard 1 23. Region #11 24. Region #3

25. Wildcard 7 26. Region #10 27. Region #26 28. Famous Janes 29. Region #6 30. Wildcard 4 31. Region #2 32. PrimeTime 33. Wildcard 9 34. Region #8 35. Region #35 36. Spritzer

37. Region #1 38. Region #19 39. Wildcard 10 40. Region #15 41. Region #13 42. Milli Blink 43. Region #34 44. Region #5 45. Wildcard 8 46. Windsor 47. Region #21 48. Region #17

Choruses 1. Harborlites Chorus, Region #21 2. Heartbeat UK Chorus, Region #31 3. Song of Atlanta Chorus, Region #14 4. Westcoast Harmony Chorus, Region #26 5. City of Lakes Chorus, Region #6 6. Pride of Portland Chorus, Region #13 7. O.K. City Chorus, Region #25 8. Valley Forge Chorus, Region #19 9. Song of Sonoma Chorus, Region #12 10. Christchurch City Chorus, Region #35 11. Melbourne Chorus, Region #34 12. Rich-Tone Chorus, Region #25 13. Pride of Kentucky Chorus, Region #4 14. Skyline Chorus, Region #8 15. London Chorus, Region #2 16. Mission Valley Chorus, Region #12 17. Metro Nashville Chorus, Region #4

18. Viva Acappella Chorus, Region #31 19. Carolina Style Chorus, Region #14 20. Liberty Oak Chorus, Region #15 21. Greater Harrisburg Chorus, Region #19 22. Mountain Jubilee Chorus, Region #8 23. River Blenders Chorus, Region #5 24. Rönninge Show Chorus, Region #32 25. River City Sound Chorus, Region #3 26. Midwest Crossroad Chorus, Region #3 27. Spirit of the Gulf Chorus, Region #9 28. Buffalo Gateway Chorus, Region #16 29. Harmony Celebration Chorus, Region #15 30. A Cappella West Chorus, Region #34 31. The Woodlands Show Chorus, Region #10 32. Coastline Show Chorus, Region #1 33. Greater Cleveland Chorus, Region #17 34. Verdugo Hills Chorus, Region #11

Harmony Classic A

Harmony Classic AA

1. Vocal Dimension Chorus, Region #31 2. Sound Celebration Chorus, Region #5 3. Vocal Motion! Chorus, Region #26 4. Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus, Region #9 5. Carpe Diem Chorus, Region #11

1. Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus, Region #17 2. Pacific Sound Chorus, Region #13 3. Great Lakes Chorus, Region #2 4. Pearls of the Sound Chorus, Region #32 5. Springfield Metro Chorus, Region #25

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Sweet Adelines

International

70thANNUAL CONVENTION & COMPETITION

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YOUTH (MEMBER OR NON-MEMBER) ALL EVENTS

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EARLY REGISTRATION ON OR BEFORE APRIL 22, 2016

$100

$175

$115

$190

LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 23, 2016

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$140

$240

*Late Registration after July 15, 2016 (Quartets only)

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Housing Opens: April 4, 2016 Housing Closes: August 31, 2016 $174 Single King per night plus tax* $189 Double Queen per night plus tax* *Rates above include an MGM-required resort fee.

RESERVE A ROOM STARTING APRIL 4 To reserve a room, visit: www.sweetadelineslasvegas.com/housing MGM Grand Hotel & Casino 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Phone Toll Free: (800) 967-8852 International: (847) 996-5832

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Resort amenities include:

• Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi access • Daily newspaper available for pickup • $15 beverage credit per room per stay applicable at any MGM Grand-owned bar or lounge • Complimentary printing of boarding passes, copies and faxes up to five pages • Unlimited local and toll-free telephone calls • Complimentary daily access to the cardio fitness room

To our International Board President, Marcia Pinvidic: Thank you, Marcia, for two years of your incredible leadership, your passion for representing our membership and your tenacity to ensure SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL remains the best association for women in the world. Your dynamic intelligence, quick wit and your world-class dedication to advancing the art form of barbershop harmony have left a lasting legacy on our organization and in our hearts. Thank you for all of your support, guidance, encouragement, service and for two wonderful years of leading us in our charge to harmonize the world. From your HQ team in Tulsa, Okla.

GRAB YOUR FAVORITE TENOR, LEAD, BARITONE AND BASS AND CELEBRATE! NATIONAL BARBERSHOP QUARTET DAY APRIL 11, 2016 Use this special day to tell everyone about SWEET ADELINES, and why you love to sing a cappella barbershop harmony!

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Sweet Adelines International Long-Range Planning Calendar for 2016-2020

The Sweet Adelines International Board of Directors and the Education Direction Committee are excited to present the following long-range planning calendar. While every effort is made to communicate complete and accurate details, the event information is subject to change. Mark your calendars and watch for complete event details in upcoming issues of The Pitch Pipe and at www.sweetadelines.com/events.

2016 July 13........................................ Rising Star Quartet Contest, in conjunction with Region #35’s Pan Pacific Youth Harmony Festival, Auckland, New Zealand July 15-17.................................. A Cappella Harmony Academy, Auckland, New Zealand July 18-24................................. Kiwi Tour, New Zealand’s North Island August 18-20........................... Directors’ Seminar, Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans, La. October 17-22......................... Annual Convention & Competition, Las Vegas, Nev.

2017 June, July or August............ Rising Star Quartet Contest, in conjunction with International Education Symposium August 2-6............................... International Education Symposium with Directors’ track, University of Maryland, College Park, Md. October 9-14........................... Annual Convention & Competition, Las Vegas, Nev.

2018 June, July or August............ Rising Star Quartet Contest, in conjunction with regional event August....................................... Judge Training, Post Oak Lodge, Tulsa, Okla. October 15............................... Regional Leader Forum at Annual Convention & Competition, St. Louis, Mo. October 15............................... Directors’ Forum at Annual Convention & Competition, St. Louis, Mo. October 15-20........................ Annual Convention & Competition, St. Louis, Mo.

2019 TBD............................................. Non-North American International Education Symposium TBD............................................. Directors’ Training June, July or August............ Rising Star Quartet Contest, in conjunction with regional event September 16 ......................... Regional Leader Forum at Annual Convention & Competition, New Orleans, La. September 16-21 ................... Annual Convention & Competition, New Orleans, La.

2020 TBD............................................. International Education Symposium, in conjunction with Rising Star Quartet Contest and Regional Leader Training October 12-17.......................... Annual Convention & Competition, Louisville, Ky.

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www.sweetadelines.com

August 2-6, 2017 University of Maryland, College Park, Md.

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THE

LOWDOWN

Accolades

—as of Feb. 1, 2016

PITCH PIPE ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS If you are interested in submitting an article for consideration in a future issue of The Pitch Pipe, email communications@sweetadelines.com. The following guidelines are set to ensure quality of printing: • feature articles should be in a Word document, not to exceed 1,000 words; • include a byline with chorus/quartet to which you belong;

DIRECTOR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

—as of Jan. 31, 2016

Advanced to Certified Director

Caitlin Castelino

Diablo Vista Chapter, Region #12

Charlene O’Connor

Voices Northwest Chapter, Region #13

Logan Patrick-Miernicki Pacific Horizon Chapter, Region #11

Valerie Clark

Rich-Tone Chapter, Region #25

• all other articles must not exceed 500 words; • Harmony Roundup submissions should be no more than 250 words; • submitted photographs need to be high resolution (300 dpi) in jpg, tiff, png or pdf format and attached to the email; • include a caption (if photograph has fewer than five people pictured, include names from left to right). We receive many submissions each year, and since we publish quarterly, publication space is limited. Due to production time, article content is determined three months or more in advance. If an article is not published immediately, it is kept on file for future issues. It may also be published via social media or in a condensed format in the Harmony Roundup section of the The Pitch Pipe. Articles may be edited for length, style and grammar. Notification will be sent if your article is published, and you may request up to five additional copies free of charge. For a complete list of submission guidelines, visit: www.sweetadelines.com/ resources/thepitchpipemagazine.

IN MEMORY

POSTING ON SOCIAL MEDIA Remember to use #iamsweetadelines on social media. International Headquarters uses this search to find posts to share on our social media!

Karen Beaton, Canberra Harmony Chapter, Region #34 Lynn Blackadder, Southern Accord Chapter, Region #26 Paticia Blake, York Harmony Chapter, Region #16 Norma Cutler, Chapter-at-Large, Region #19 Kelly Kern, Chapter-at-Large, Region #1 Peg (Margaret) Matthes, River Raisin Chapter, Region #17 Jean Schuryk, Barrie Huronia Soundwaves Chapter, Region #16 Shirley Slez, Sound of the Strand Chapter, Region #14 Patricia Smith, Choral-Aires Chapter, Region #3 Sonya Summerfield, Song of the Lakes Chapter, Region #2 Nancy Weishaar, Kitsap Pines Chapter, Region #13 Phyllis West, Kansas City Chapter, Region #5 Trudy Wright, Chapter-at-Large, Region #13

QUARTET REGISTRATION Now until April 30, 2016, an additional $50 processing fee is added to quartet registration. After May 1, 2016, the fee returns to the original $80.

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CLASSIFIEDS

The Heart of Long Island Chorus (Holbrook, N.Y.) is seeking an energetic musical director with strong leadership skills and knowledge of the barbershop art form. We rehearse on Tuesdays from 7-10 p.m. If you are interested in taking us to the next level, please contact www.heartoflichorus.wix.com/heart-of-long-island-chorus. The Mountain Jubilee Chorus is seeking a dynamic, inspiring director with excellent barbershop and interpersonal skills. Following our long tradition of success, we want a leader to take us forward to new heights. Interested in directing our award-winning chorus? Complete the application form at mountainjubileechorus.org. Inquiries to mjcdirectorsearch@gmail.com.

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Kathy Carmody is retiring as Director of the Velvet Hills Chorus. How do we fill those shoes? To continue our legacy of excellence, this international award-winning chorus, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is looking for a new director. We are a talented, dedicated group seeking a director with strong musical knowledge, excellent teaching and leadership skills, and a background in barbershop harmony. For more information, we invite experienced, enthusiastic and energetic candidates to call us at 719.630.2525 or email: dirsearch.velvethillschorus@gmail.com.

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2015 CONTRIBUTIONS Sweet Adelines International is proud to recognize each individual contribution over the past year. Each gift provides the musical pathway that transforms the lives of women as they become part of a sisterhood that forever sings on.

THE OVERTONE SOCIETY Anonymous Donors Birgit Andersen, Bay Area Showcase Chapter, #12 Wendy Arcand, Twin Cities Show Chapter, #6 Norine Ask, MAL, #45 Carl Babb, in memory of Carolyn Davis Pattie Bauer, Sacramento Valley Chapter, #12 Helenanne Bendik, MAL Beverly Berardinelli, Enchanted Mesa Show Chapter, #21 Marcia Bosma, Harborlites Chapter, #21 Sally and Dave Briner Kim Brown, Greenville in Harmony Chapter, #14 Patty Buethe, Twin County Chapter, #15 Beckie Campbell, CAL, #25 Linda Clements, Spirit of Detroit Chapter, #2 Gayle Connelly, CAL, #25 Jennifer Cooke, Scenic City Chapter, #4 Deborah Dahlen-Kirsch, Valley Forge Chapter, #19 Paula Davis, CAL, #13 Lisa Deprez, A Cappella Bay Show Chapter, #9 Kathy Dow, The Blend Chapter, #8 Benjamin Edwards Marlene Edmundson, Harmony Northwest Chapter, #13 Fran Furtner, Cincinnati Sound Chapter, #4 Michele Garside, Diablo Vista Chapter, #12 Susan Goddard, Toast of Tampa Show Chapter, #9 Patti Goin, Celebrity City Chapter, #17 Robin Hanson, Metro Nashville Chapter, #4 Doris Harrison, Lifetime Member Dina Hendershot, Melodeers Chapter, #3 Nelle and Charlie Hill, CAL, #10 Shelly Hughes, Melodeers Chapter, #3 Linda Hunt, Magic of Harmony Show Chapter, #14 Darren Hurst, Scottsdale Chapter, #21 Carol Jamieson, Song of Atlanta Chapter, #14, in honor of Laurie Bookman Joan Jones, CAL, #13 Mory Jones, Toast of Tampa Show Chapter, #9 Carol Jordan, Gem City Chapter, #4 Eileen Kemp, Columbia River Chapter, #13 Ronald Kimball, in memory of Edith M. Kimball

Jane Kitchen, North Metro Chapter, #16 Nancy and David Kurth, Northwest Harmony Chapter, #13 Dee and Do Lahr, Toast of Tampa, #9, in memory of Deena Tanenblatt Jolene and Randy Loos, Toast of Tampa, #9 Alice Mallrie, Spirit of Spokane Chapter, #13 Dr. Shelia Martinez, Kansas City Chapter, #5 Patricia McCandless, Bay Area Showcase Chapter, #12 Samuel McFarland Jan Meyer, Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9 Beverly Miller, River Magic Chapter, #4 Emily O'Brien, Harborlites Chapter, #21 Jennifer Palus, Metro Nashville Chapter, #4 Susan Peacock, Verdugo Hills Chapter, #11 Carole Persinger, Pacific Sound Chapter, #13 Debra Peters, Melodeers Chapter, #3 Celene Pierce, Harborlites Chapter, #21 Pat Rapp, Tucson Desert Harmony Chapter, #21 Diana Riley, Verdugo Hills Chapter, #11 Linda Rubis, Spirit of Harmony Chapter, #6 Beth Schultz, Greenville in Harmony Chapter, #14 Mary Seward, Alamo Metro Chapter, #10 Michele Sims, Alaska Sound Celebration Chapter, #13 Linda Somdal, Agoura Hills Harmony Chapter, #11 Greta Somers, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2 Rebecca Strenge, Pacific Sound Chapter, #13 Ann Strong, Capital City Chapter, #4 Christina Taylor, Island Hills Chapter, #15 Sandie Thompson, Na Leo Lani Chapter, #12 Trudie Thompson, Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14 Julia Twitty, Carolina Style Chapter, #14 Susan Updegraff, Tucson Desert Harmony Chapter, #21 Erin Wade, Scioto Valley Chapter, #4 Kathy Wagner, Bay Area Showcase Chapter, #12 Pat Walchle, Jacksonville Harmony Chapter, #9 Beth Watkins, Houston Horizon Chapter, #10 Jill Watson, Agoura Hills Harmony Chapter, #11

Judy Weipert, Spirit of Harmony Chapter, #6 Vicky Westley, Altoona Chapter, #19 Carol Wiersema, City of Lakes Chapter, #6 Patricia Wile, Potomac Harmony Chapter, #14 Susan Williams, Potomac Harmony Chapter, #14 Patti Wright, Sacramento Valley Chapter, #12 AT&T Chemistry, #11, in honor of Region #11 competing quartets Clorox Company Houston Horizon Chapter, #10, in memory of Mike McCord Renaissance Rhythm Chapter, #17, in memory of Lorida Harvey Sacramento Valley Chapter, #12 Spirit of Harmony Chapter, #6

YOUNG WOMEN IN HARMONY Deanna Barleen, Flint Hills Harmony Chapter, #5, in memory of Marie Hoover Dinah and Fred Bindner, in memory of Jean Shook Joan Boehm, MAL, in memory of Gisela Gruss Lindi Bortney, MAL, in memory of Peggy Muller Elizabeth Brannon, Rich-Tone Chapter, #25, in memory of Susie Bonds Safarian, Debbie Hogan and Jo Urbanelli Sue Bressler, CAL, #19, in memory of Gisela Gruss Darlene Brown, in memory of Patricia Smith Susan Clark, in memory of Jean Shook Joan and William Coan, in memory of Jean Shook S. and C.M. Cornick, in memory of Jean Shook Carol Covert, in memory of Gisela Gruss Kay Crews, Top of the Rock Chapter, #25 Elizabeth Dowd, in memory of Jean Shook Michelle and Bill Dugan, in memory of Patricia Smith

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2015 CONTRIBUTIONS Virginia Easton, Flint Hills Harmony Chapter, #5, in memory of Marie Hoover Sally Eggleston, Cedar Sounds Chapter, #5, in memory of Jean Shook Lynn Ellsworth, in memory of Jean Shook Ellen Fried, CAL, #19, in memory of Gisela Gruss Sharon Gardner, Top of the Rock Chapter, #25 Michele Garside, Diablo Vista Chapter, #12 Waunita Gibbons, in memory of Jean Shook Diana Gregg, Great Lakes Chapter, #2 Vicki Haines, in memory of Patricia Smith Dana Hayssen, in memory of Amy Westcott Mary Herman, in memory of Amy Westcott Ferne Hogan, CAL, #11, in memory of Jinx Stephens Lynn Holberton, Crystal Chimes Chapter, #25 Carol Jamieson, Song of Atlanta Chapter, #14, in memory of Carla Hine and Nancy Durden Janice and Don Jones, in memory of Jean Shook Doris Kelley, in memory of Jean Shook Vicki Kennedy, CAL, #5, in memory of Amy Westcott Sharon Kramer, Heart of Illinois Chapter, #3, in memory of Amy Westcott Kruse Family, in memory of Delia Siemers Sandy Laurence, in memory of Melanie Wroe Lou Ann and Leroy Leveling, in memory of Jean Shook Joan Levitin, Pacific Sound Chapter, #13, in memory of Joe Veeder and Dick Roth Margaret McCormick, in memory of Gisela Gruss Sharri Mertens, in memory of Jean Shook Janet Nissen, Metro Mix Chapter, #5, in memory of Jean Shook Joe Pycz, in memory of Amy Westcott Barbara Quigg, in memory of Gisela Gruss Ruth Ruediger, MAL, in memory of Gisela Gruss Jo Shoemaker, Metro Mix Chapter, #5, in memory of Jean Shook Mary and Jack Smith, in memory of Jean Shook Curt and Cindy Sparrow, in memory of Jean Shook

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Fran Stroud, Top of the Rock Chapter, #25 Lois Terreri, CAL, #19, in memory of Gisela Gruss Bonnie and Michael Vance, in memory of Jean Shook Judy Walken Mary Waters, CAL, #5, in memory of Doris Stephens, Jack Noffzeger and Jean Shook Anne and Thomas Weir, in memory of Jean Shook Janet and Richard Williamson, in memory of Jean Shook Linda Zimmerman, in memory of Gisela Gruss CHORDial-Aires Chapter (dissolved), #21, in memory of Norma Collins City of Lakes Chapter, #6, in memory of Melanie Wroe and Phyllis Smith Delmarva Chapter, #19, in memory of Hans Loffler, Charles Pastros and Sharon Biemer Flint Hills Harmony Chapter, #5, in memory of Marie Hoover Greenville in Harmony Chapter, #14 Harmony 4 Fun, in memory of Anabell Erskin Heart of Illinois Chapter, #3, in memory of Amy Westcott Heritage Chapter (dissolved), #2, in honor of Linda Liddicoatt and Jacqueline Todd (40-year membership); in memory of Barbara Andrews, Marjorie Baker, Pat Conant, Helen Gibson, Hazel Martin and Mary Jo Martin Jersey Harmony Chapter, #15, in memory of Marliese Hirsch Liberty Oak Chapter, #15, in memory of John Henry Weir, Ivan L. Schwartz, Eiko Yamada McCurdy, Robert Quartarone, Ralph E. Bennett, Sarah Wright and Paul Benowitz Metro Mix Chapter, #5, in memory of Jean Shook Request, in honor of Region #3 competing quartets Roundelay Satisfaction!, in memory of Debbie Hogan Scioto Valley Chapter, #4, in memory of Jack Higgins Skyline Harmony Chapter, #14, in memory of Del Henderson Song O'Sky Chapter, #14 South Valley Sound Chapter, #11 Summer Springs Chapter (dissolved), #9, in honor of Joanie Berner The Meter Maids

Tickled Pink, in memory of Susie Bonds Safarian Tonality, in honor of Region #11 competing quartets West Shore Chapter, #17, in memory of Gerry Burton Widows or Widowers (WOW), in memory of Patricia Smith

YOUNG SINGERS FOUNDATION Martina Abbing, Greenville in Harmony Chapter, #14 Andrew Ainsworth Mary Allen, CAL, #12 Joanne Bailey, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Teresa Batten, Pride of West Texas Show Chapter, #25 Dave Bay, in memory of Maggie Swift Sue Beck, Voices Northwest Chapter, #13, in memory of Carole Burdo and Joe Veeder Karen Bernard, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Sherre Denson Sarah Bican, Jacksonville Harmony Chapter, #9 Kay Bilodeau, Profile Chapter, #1 Richard Blaudow, in memory of Amy Jo Westcott Marsha Bock, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10 Carol Bonner, Sounds of Pittsburgh Chapter, #17 Doris Boudreaux, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10 Marlene Brauchle, Capital City Chapter, #4 Diane Brenes, in memory of Rita Hillenius Kay Bromert, Harmony Central Chapter, #5 Helen Brooks, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Patricia Broussard, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Dana Brown, in memory of Amy Westcott Laura Brown, Greater Richmond Chapter, #14 Cathy Bucholtz, Harmony Celebration Chapter, #15 Carol Jo Bullen, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Gail Burke, CAL, #9 Mr. and Mrs. Rex Burras, in memory of Amy Westcott Sandra Cahill, Cascade Harmony Chapter, #13 Roxanne Carroll, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Cindy Chrispell, Harborlites Chapter, #21 Gwendolyn Cohen, Rochester Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift

2015 CONTRIBUTIONS Amy Cordero, Greater Nassau Chapter, #15 Audrey Courtright, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10 Susan Craig, Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9, in memory of Anne Kotchman Peggy Crubel, Flint Hills Harmony Chapter, #5, in memory of Marie Hoover Heather Daniels, in memory of Linda K. Johnson Joyce Darnell, Skyline Harmony Chapter, #14 Debby Dean, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Virginia Dekin, Rochester Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Mary DiLeo, Golden Apple Chapter, #15 Carolyn Derwing, Bay Area Showcase Chapter, #12 Carolyn Dieter, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Lisbet Duponte, MAL Saundra Ehman, in memory of Maggie Swift Barbara Ewing, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Peg Faithful, Alaska Sound Celebration Chapter, #13 Jeanne Fallon, in memory of Maggie Swift Shirley Flint, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Cathy Frey, Toast of Tampa Show Chapter, #9 Michele Garside, Diablo Vista Chapter, #12 Sonya Gatrell, City of Flags Chapter, #17 Carol Goodwyn, Greenville in Harmony Chapter, #14, in memory of Amy Jo Westcott Betty Grant, Rochester Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Dianne Gresham, in memory of Amy Jo Westcott Donna Gronemeyer, Buffalo Gateway Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Elizabeth Hager, River Blenders Chapter, #5 Deb Hamilton, Greenville in Harmony Chapter, #14, in memory of Amy Jo Westcott Ellen Hartz, River Blenders Chapter, #5, in honor of Metro Mix Chorus's 50th anniversary Dianne Haupt, in honor of Bob and Sandy Peters Annie (Setsuko) Hayes, Tucson Desert Harmony Chapter, #21 Suzanne Heckman, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift

Brad Heit, in memory of Amy Westcott Kathy Hill, Lone Star Chapter, #10 Ferne Hogan, CAL, #11, in memory of Dr. Mark Warren Marva Hughes, CAL, #25, in honor of Marilyn Dickey Linda Hunt, Magic of Harmony Show Chapter, #14 Barbara Hyder, MAL Janice Irby, in memory of Amy Westcott Pamela Isom, Heart of Illinois Chapter, #3 Marcia Jacob, Heart of Illinois Chapter, #3 Christy Johnson Heather Johnston, Fox Valley Chapter, #6 Kim Jurkowski, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Dolores Kane, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Geri Keller, MAL, in memory of Amy Jo Westcott Barbara Kelly, Harbor City Music Company Chapter, #19 Melody Kelly, Lone Star Chapter, #10 Julie Kendrick, Melodeers Chapter, #3 Rick and Linda Kerin, in memory of Joe Veeder Donna Keyser, Flint Hills Harmony Chapter, #5, in memory of Marie Hoover Joan Kienitz, CAL, #2, in memory of Joe Veeder Pat Kies, Kansas City Chapter, #5 Bonnie King, Buffalo Gateway Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Ednamae Kinsman, Texas Harmony Chapter, #10 Vera Kirichenko, Harmony Fusion Chapter, #12, in memory of Nadia Romanczuk Tammy Kleiber, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Toni Kreitzer, Greenville in Harmony Chapter, #14, in memory of Amy Jo Westcott David and Nancy Kurth, Northwest Harmony Chapter, #13 Jean Lacey, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Sally Lampe, Pride of Portland Chapter, #13 Linda Laraway, Carousel Harmony Chapter, #15 Joan Levitin, Pacific Sound Chapter, #13, in honor of Dorothy Herival

Linda Liddicoatt, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2 Barbara Lindsley, Harmony on the Sound Chapter, #1 Judy Linn, Scenic City Chapter, #4 Patricia Lipscomb, Pride of Baltimore Chapter, #19 Shelly Long, in memory of Maggie Swift Shirley Lonobile, Rochester Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Lori Ludlum, Shades of Harmony Chapter, #19 Diana and Doug Luman, in memory of Amy Jo Westcott Jan MacCaskill, Harmony Celebration Chapter, #15 Ozzi Mask, Potomac Harmony Chapter, #14 Carol Maynard, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Patricia McCandless, Bay Area Showcase Chapter, #12, in memory of Karen Luttinger and Joe Veeder Beverly McDonnell, in memory of Maggie Swift Becky McDuffee, Toast of Champaign Chapter, #3 Tomi McEvoy, Inland Empire Chapter, #21 Samuel McFarland Norma McMullen, Platinum Show Chapter, #9, in memory of Maggie Swift Linda Melcher, Song of the Lakes Chapter, #2 Carole Melle, CAL, #17 Jan Meyer, Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9 Bev Miller, Capital City Chapter, #4 Charity Monroe, Vermillion Valley Show Chapter, #3 Karen Moran, Melodeers Chapter, #3 Holly Mosack, in memory of Amy Westcott Laura Nelson, friend of the Dundalk Star Spangled Chapter, #19 Morag Nelson, Indian Blue Chapter, #34 Gayle Newton, Choral-Aires Chapter, #3 Judy Newton, Buffalo Gateway Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Toula Oberlies, Capital City Chapter, #4, in memory of Dr. Bruce Mason and Joe Veeder Evelyn Onofrio, Greenville in Harmony Chapter, #14 Risa Page, Harborlites Chapter, #21 Sandra Peters, O.K. City Chapter, #25 in memory of Debbie Hogan Bonnie Plumley, Yahara River Chapter, #3, in honor of Marti Lovejoy

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2015 CONTRIBUTIONS Pauline Powell, Rochester Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Donna Prochazka, Mission Valley Chapter, #1 Betty Queen, Toast of Tampa Show Chapter, #9 Yamira Quirindongo Pat Rapp, Tucson Desert Harmony Chapter, #21 Jim Rawcliffe, in memory of Maggie Swift Regina Reninger, Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14 Linda Rousser, Flint Hills Harmony Chapter, #5, in memory of Marie Hoover Edgar Rummler, in memory of Maggie Swift Catherine Sarwar, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Kathleen Scharr, Song of Seattle Chapter, #13, in memory of Melanie Wroe and Maxine Hamper Cindy Lou Schobert, Spirit of Spokane Chapter, #13 Michelle Scott, Greater Richmond Chapter, #14 Kristen Skold, Song of Sonoma Chapter, #12 Anita Smolik, Choral-Aires Chapter, #3 Euretta Sorenson, CAL, #6 Elizabeth Strandberg, Antelope Valley Showcase Chapter, #11 Kathy Sullivan, Greater Nassau Chapter, #15 Robert Sullivan, in memory of Amy Jo Westcott Allen Sussman, in memory of Melanie Wroe Sherrie Taylor, CAL, #25 Sandie Thompson, Na Leo Lani Chapter, #12 Bob and Carol Tilton, in memory of Carla Hine Lori Timm, in memory of Amy Westcott Kathleen Traynor, CAL, #8, in memory of Phyllis Smith Kathleen VanMaren, Choral-Aires Chapter, #3 Lynn Vaughn, Midwest Crossroad Chapter, #3, in memory of Pat Krepps Kate Veeder, Waikato Rivertones Chapter, #35 Kathy Wakeman, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Carol Walsh, Diablo Vista Chapter, #12 Birgit Walter, Riverland Harmony Chapter, #34 Sally Warriner, Buffalo Gateway Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Rachel Weber, in honor of Michelle Scott Judy Weipert, Spirit of Harmony Chapter, #6 Kelly Wennik, Merrimack Valley Chapter, #1

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Lynne Whittington, in honor of Lori Dreyer Becky Wilkins, Charlotte A Cappella Show Chapter, #14 Marsha Williams, O-Town Sound Chapter, #9 Ellen Wills, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Meg Wise, in memory of Maggie Swift Sharon Wolf, Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Rebecca Wood, Greenville in Harmony Chapter, #14 Anita Woodard, CAL, #6 a cappella joy Chapter, #13 Advanced Technology Services, Inc., in memory of Amy Jo Westcott Arundelair Chapter, #19 Bank of New York Bayou Blend Chapter, #10 Brazos Crossing Chapter (dissolved), #10 Bridger Mountain Harmony Chapter, #13 Capital City Chapter, #4, in memory of Hildreth S. "Hilly" Baldridge, Rodney Robert Ray, George Smith and Donald Ear Walker Cascade Harmony Chapter, #13 Coeur d'Alene Chapter, #13 Columbia River Chapter, #13 Enhanced Telecommunications Inc., in memory of Carla Hine Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd., in memory of Eunice "Jess" de Neven Glitzando!, in honor of Peggy Jones Golden Apple Chapter, #15, in memory of Graziella Buonanno, Kenneth de Ferrari, Joseph Lestingi and John Scibilia Goodrich Foundation Great Gulf Coast, Region #10 Greater Cleveland Chapter, #17 Greater Harmony Chapter, #17 Harborlites Chapter, #21, in memory of Peg Bartels, Glenn Hennessy, Rita Hillenius, Dr. Cullen Inman, Patricia M. Inman, Richard McKinney and George Poirer Harmony Central Chapter, #5, in memory of Gary "G.W." Lewallen Harmony of the Gorge Chapter, #13 igive.com Holdings, LLC Image City Sound Chapter, #16, in memory of Maggie Swift Jersey Sound Chapter, #19 Kitsap Pines Chapter, #13 Little Black Dress Memphis City Sound Chapter, #25, in memory of Buddy Dunstan Northwest Harmony Chapter, #13

Olympia Chapter, #13, in memory of Dottee Rambo Pacific Shores, Region #12 Pacific Sound Chapter, #13 Pride of Portland Chapter, #13 Rochester Chapter, #16 Rocky Mountain, Region #8, in honor of Region #8 Judging Panel Ruby Blue, in the name of Bella V. Scioto Valley Chapter, #4, in memory of Beth Gutowski Song of Atlanta Chapter, #14, in memory of Carla Hine Spirit of Detroit Chapter, #2, in memory of Beth Gutowski Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9, in memory of Jacob Coccia Top of the Peak Chapter (dissolved), #8 Voices Northwest Chapter, #13 West Shore Chapter, #17, in memory of Gerry Burton

YAHOO SING GROUP Anonymous donors Sandy Adams, Greenville in Harmony Chapter, #14 Nancy Aird, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in memory of Anne Kotchman and Marie Parzych Patricia Alleman, Texas Harmony Chapter, #10 Lauren Altiere, Scottsdale Chapter, #21, in memory of Debbie Hogan Sherril Arnold, in honor of Jacque Marrero Marlene Babb, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in honor of Diane Catellane Jessica Babineaux, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Carolyn Barron, MAL Anita Barry, Jersey Harmony Chapter, #15, in honor of Jersey Harmony Chapter Debi Batchelor, Midwest Crossroad Chapter and Melodeers Chapter, #3 Carolyn Benkowitz, Song of Atlanta Chapter and Georgia Sensations Chapter, #14 Ann Berg, Top of the Rock Chapter, #25, in honor of Peggy Gram and Dale Syverson Karen Bernard, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Sarah Bican, Jacksonville Harmony Chapter, #9, in honor of Jackie Russo (50-year member) Arlene Blackmer, a cappella joy Chapter, #13 Marilyn Block, Liberty Oak Chapter, #15

2015 CONTRIBUTIONS Marsha Bock, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Marcia Bosma, Verdugo Hills Chapter, #11 and Harborlites Chapter, #21 Jackie Bottash, Potomac Harmony Chapter, #14 Doris Boudreaux, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Nancy Brian, Pride of Kentucky Chapter, #4, in memory of Bumper Beatty Carol Broglio, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Kay Bromert, Harmony Central Chapter and Kansas City Chapter, #5, in memory of Jean Shook Patricia Broussard, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Laura Brown, Greater Richmond Chapter, #14 Bev Bruening, Laurel Harmony Chapter, #17 Cathy Bucholtz, Harmony Celebration Chapter, #15 Mandi Strelow Burch, Harborlites Chapter, #21, in celebration of Panache's 25th anniversary Kate Burgess, Austin Harmony Chapter, #10 Gail Burke, CAL, #9 Vivien Carmichael, Cincinnati Sound Chapter, #4 Kathy Carmody, Velvet Hills Chapter, #8 Pat Carr, MAL Lee Chalmers, Choral-Aires Chapter, #3, in memory of my mother and "Choral-Aires Mom" Marjorie Pearson Bruce Checca, THX Chapter manager and baritone, SUN Quartet, Barbershop Harmony Society Diane Clark, CAL, #2 Linda Clements, Spirit of Detroit Chapter, #2 Betty Coleman, O. K. City Chapter, #25, in honor of Rio! Amy Cordero, Greater Nassau Chapter, #15 Audrey Courtright, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Kay Crews, Top of the Rock Chapter, #25 Joan and Guy Cummings, MAL Sara Davis, Houston Horizon Chapter, #10 Debby Dean, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Kelly Deare, RiverSong Chapter, #5 Martha Delargey, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in honor of Diane Catellane

Mary Ellen Demeris, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in memory of Julie Banfill Marion Devokaitis, Sound of New England Chapter director, #1 Mary DiLeo, Women of Note Chapter, #9 Judy Dixon, Rich-Tone Chapter, #25 Deborah Eunpu, #9, in memory of Barbara Ann Thompson Barbara Ewing, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Pat Fenton, Houston Horizon Chapter and The Woodlands Show Chapter, #10 Anne Fenton, Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14 Betty Fisher, Harbor City Music Company Show Chapter, #19 Lynda Fontenot, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Marisa Fontenot, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Former Region #23 Reunion Cathy Fox, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in memory of Julie Banfill Cathy Frey, Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9 Sharon Gardner, Top of the Rock Chapter, #25 Sonya Gatrell, City of Flags Chapter, #17 Regina Gilbert, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Martie Gilliam, Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14 and Flair! Laura Gliedman, Mountain Jubilee Chapter, #8 Sue Gordon, Hilton Head Shore Notes Chapter and Jacksonville Harmony Chapter, #9 Lyn Graham, O. K. City Chapter, #25 Peggy Gram, Top of the Rock Chapter, #25, in memory of my mom, Polly Sullivan Cathie Grant, Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14 Cathy Guidry, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Judy Sanford Guise, Greater Nassau Chapter and Sirens of Gotham Chapter, #15 Cindy Hegle, River Blenders Chapter, #5, in memory of Nancy Hasamear Susan Heimburger, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in memory of Anne Kotchman Dina Hendershot, Melodeers Chapter, #3 Janet Henry, Alaska Sound Celebration Chapter, #13 Nelle and Charlie Hill, CAL, #10, in honor of Marti Kathy Hill, Lone Star Chapter, #10, in memory of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bailie Lynn Holberton, Top of the Rock Chapter, #5

Mary Hower, Sparkling City Chapter, #10, in memory of Dee Lanier Molly Huffman, Capital City Chapter, #4, in honor of Darlene Rogers Marva Hughes, CAL, #25, in honor of Marilyn Dickey Heather Johnston, Fox Valley Chapter, #6 Diana Jordan, Alaska Sound Celebration Chapter, #13 Janet Kamrad, Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9 Peg Keenan, Bay Area Showcase Chapter, #12 Melody Kelly, Lone Star Chapter, #10, in memory of Liz Bailie, mother of a Lone Star Chapter member, as well as a longtime Sweet Adeline Susan Kinniff, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Ednamae Kinsman, Texas Harmony Chapter, #10 Sally Kirby, MAL Rachel Klein, Emerald City Chapter, #25 Tina Kneisler, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Pam Kurburski, Austin Harmony Chapter, #10, in memory of Helen Kurburski PeeDee Kurfess, MAL Sally Lampe, Pride of Portland Chapter, #13 Marcelle LeBlanc, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Lori Leger, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Corla Lindsey, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Judy Linn, Scenic City Chapter, #4, in memory of my husband and greatest fan, Chris Linn Beth Lisk, MAL Marti Lovejoy, MAL, in memory of Debbie Hogan Lori Ludlum, Shades of Harmony Chapter, #19, in honor of Shades of Harmony Chapter Vicki Lukas, MAL Angie Mack, Lawton Harmony Chapter, #25, in memory of Debbie Hagan-Hogan Susan Marshall, Rich-Tone Chapter, #25 Ozzi Mask, Potomac Harmony Chapter, #14

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2015 CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRIBRUTIONS Marcia Massey, O. K. City Chapter, #25, in memory of Jim Massey Betty Matthews,Capital Accord Chapter, #19 Betty Mausolf, Virginia Coast Chapter, #14 Martha McCardle, Capital City Chapter, #4 Becky McDuffee, Toast of Champaign Chapter, #5 Carol McKenzie, Sound of New England Chapter, #1, in memory of Joyce Fuller Carol McKenzie, Sound of New England Chapter, #1 Frances Mewett, Endeavour Harmony Chapter, #34 Patty Meyer Sue Middleton, Jet Cities Chapter and Pride of Portland Chapter, #13 Michelle Montagne, TuneTown Show Chapter, #4 Kathy Mussett, Mission Valley Chapter, #12 Jackie Narduzzo, Acappella Omaha Chapter, #5 Mary Patrick, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2 Sandy Peters, O.K. City Chapter, #25, in memory of Debbie Hogan Lynda Peterson, former Bay Area Showcase Chapter member, in honor of Marti Lovejoy Bonnie Plumley, Yahara River Chapter, #3 Alice Porter, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Cheryl Pyle, Austin Harmony Chapter, #10 Vicki Raichl, MAL, in honor of Kim Vaughn, Champion Director of San Diego Chapter, #21 and three-time Queen and Master Director 700 Leslie Rawlings, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in honor of Diane Catellane Regina Reninger, Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14 Emma Riley, Vocal Dimension Chapter, #31 Tera Rockett, Carolina Style Chapter, #14 Barbara Rolison, CAL, #9

Marsha Ross, CAL, #21 Catherine Sarwar, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Cindy Lou Schobert, Spirit of Spokane Chapter, #13 Priscilla Schoelzel, CAL, #1 Bonnie Schuler, Lone Star Chapter, #10 Carol Schultheis, Evergreen Chapter, #15 Susie and Brad Scott and cats, Cincinnati Sound Chapter, #4, Delta Kings, Barbershop Harmony Society Jan Seales, Pride of Kentucky Chapter, #4, for the future of Sweet Adelines International Kathy Sellstrom Connie Selmi, River City Sound Chapter, #22 Judy Sirut, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in memory of Betty Gerlach Mary Smith, The Woodlands Show Chapter, #10 Cindy Sommerville, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in honor of Diane Catellane Sooner Sensations Show Chapter, #25, in memory of Debbie Hagan-Hogan Lorna Stephens, Emerald City Chapter, #25, in memory of my mother, Mary Glantz Williams Fran Stroud, Top of the Rock Chapter, #25 Kathy Sullivan, Greater Nassau Chapter, #15 Donna Sullivan, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in memory of Kathy Denny-Achatz Kate Sutton, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Kathy Swenson, Inland Empire Chapter, #21 Myra Tener, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth Lloyd Thomas, Pride of Baltimore Chapter, #19 Trudie Thompson, Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14

Marilyn Turner, Houston Horizon Chapter, #10 Doris Twardosky, Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9 Susan Updegraff, Tucson Desert Harmony Chapter, #21, in memory of Dotty Early and Lila Kraft Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14 Water Wonderland fundraiser at Harrisville Harmony Weekend, #2 Judy Weipert, Spirit of Harmony Chapter, #6, in gratitude to Marti for all she does for Sweet Adelines International Jan Welsh, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in honor of Linda Liddicoatt and Diane Catellane Gayle Wheeler, CAL, #14 Christine White, CAL, #21 Ruth Widerski, Merrimack Valley Chapter and Coastline Show Chapter, #1 Becky Wilkins, Charlotte A Cappella Show Chapter, #14, in memory of my Queen Bee, Debbie Hogan Marsha Williams, O-Town Sound Chapter, #9 Ellen Wills, Bayou Blend Chapter, #10, in memory of Lynne Worth JoAnn Wilson, Greater Cleveland Chapter, #17 and Scioto Valley Chapter, #4 Anita Wolfe, Kansas City Chapter and Flint Hills Harmony Chapter, #7, in appreciation of Marti and SING Lynn Woolf, Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9, in memory of Gene Cokecroft Sheila Worthington, Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2, in memory of Anne Kotchman, Marie Parzych and Catherine Catellane Julie Zalewski, Scioto Valley Chapter, #4 and Limelight Susan Zura, Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14

THANK YOU! A heartfelt thank you to all of our donors who generously contributed in 2015! Your gracious gifts allow us to continue to share the passion of barbershop harmony. For more information about donating and how to be a part of the life-changing impact Sweet Adelines International creates, contact the Advancement Department at advancement@sweetadelines.com or call (800) 992-SING (7464) to speak with Tammy Talbot or Allison Benge.

TOGETHER, WE WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN 2016!

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Song of Welcome Join us in welcoming 12* new Sweet Adelines chapters! We welcome you with open arms and cheerful hearts to our Sweet Adelines sisterhood. Together, we are an unstoppable harmonic force. WE ARE SWEET ADELINES!

4-States Fusion Chapter

Carpe Diem Chapter

Lady Luck Showtime Chapter

REGION #25, Texarkana, Texas Chartered on Jan. 7, 2015 Lynne Bomberger, team coordinator Julie Monholland, director

REGION #11, Santa Barbara, Calif. Chartered on Sept. 17, 2014 Diane Rothberg, team coordinator Mary Ashford, director

REGION #11, Las Vegas, Nev. Chartered on Dec. 14, 2015 Sharon Roberson, team coordinator Linda Kelly, director

Bella A Cappella Chapter

Coastal Charisma Chapter

Singing Unlimited Chapter

REGION #35, Kerikeri, New Zealand Chartered on Jan. 31, 2014 Maggie Aitken, team coordinator Patti Cooke, director

REGION #34, Broadbeach, QLD, Australia Chartered on Aug. 27, 2014 Kiki Loch-Wilkinson, team coordinator Jonathan Albertini, director

REGION #31, Hoofddorp, Netherlands Chartered on Feb. 18, 2015 Anda van Stegeren, team coordinator Anita Zengerink, director

Bella Nova Acappella Chapter

Dazzling Diamonds Chapter

Song of Seattle Chapter

REGION #11, Bakersfield, Calif. Chartered on Sept. 25, 2015 Teresa Salazar, team coordinator Jolene Forzetting, director

REGION #25, Springdale, Ark. Chartered on March 1, 2014 Rhonda Evans, team coordinator Suzanne Graham, director

REGION #13, Bellevue, Wash. Chartered on Jan. 14, 2016 Tami Kamp, team coordinator Paula Davis, director

Canberra Harmony Chapter

Georgia Sensation Chapter

Vocal Edge Blue Mountains Chapter

REGION #34, Canberra, ACT, Australia Chartered on Dec. 1, 2014 Kathleen Cobcroft, team coordinator Pam Foley, director

REGION #14, Johns Creek, Ga. Chartered on Jan. 11, 2016 Celia Barlow, team coordinator Steve Dorn, director

REGION #34, Blackheath, NSW, Australia Chartered on Jan. 25, 2016 Elizabeth French, team coordinator Amanda Nelson, director Sharon Stanley, director

*as of Feb. 1, 2016

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HARMONYROUNDUP Jacksonville Harmony Chapter Judges Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade By Julie Reeve

Left to right: Angela Lee pictured with fellow MLK Foundation board members Rochelle Wilson and Deborah Standley.

hen the Jacksonville’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation issued a call for judges for the foundation’s annual parade, Jacksonville Harmony Chapter member and MLK Foundation board member, Angela Lee, knew exactly where to get recruits: from her own chorus! On Jan. 18, three eager Jacksonville Harmony members — Marcy Brenner, Judy Shea and Tara Jean Harris — perched in front of the Jacksonville Police Memorial Building, braved the chilly temps and cold concrete and made this judges’ pit their home. After almost four hours of observing, the women gave high marks to all participants, and 6-foot-tall trophies were awarded to the winners in eight categories.

Left to right: Marcy Brenner, Judy Shea and Tara Jean Harris.

Pitchin' A Fit Sweetens the Day for Oklahoma Veterans

T Left to right: Jan Fisher, Diana Davis, Mavis King and Robin Pitchford. Also pictured is Dr. Kelly Bailey.

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he patients of Eastern Oklahoma’s VA Health Care System were in awe as Pitchin’ A Fit delivered valentine greetings not sealed in envelopes, but ringing with chords of harmony. Sweet Adelines International CEO, Dr. Kelly Bailey, introduced Pitchin’ A Fit while America’s heroes received care and participated in physical therapy. Joy and tears of happiness were present throughout the afternoon. It was a great day to be a Sweet Adeline!

Celebrating a Century-Milestone Birthday By Karen Beckler

argaret Hochstrasser (Margie as she’s affectionately called) stands out in any crowd because of her bright eyes and beautiful smile — no doubt due to the music within her soul. She quickly stated music has always been in her life and started singing solos when she was just five years old. She recounted how she and her sister sang on Chicago’s WLS radio station while living in nearby Naperville, and her Swiss heritage even had her yodeling. Margie joined the Belles of Harmony Chapter of Sweet Adelines International in May 1950, singing lead in quartets, ensembles, the chorus, and, of course, church choir. She transferred to the Heart of Illinois Chapter, for a total of 66 years of barbershop experience. In the last six years, Margie has not been able to perform on the stage, and it’s been even harder on her not being able to attend rehearsals because of the distance she would

have to travel when the Hearts moved to Region #3. On her 100th birthday on March 13, 2015, her beloved Heart Sisters threw a big surprise party in her honor. Margie was adamant about not having a party, so the Hearts kicked into overdrive and invited everyone they could who’d sung with her over the years. Junior Misses Queen, Helen Peters, and her team spent three days on the phone getting the word out and sent numerous emails and invitations as well. They weren’t complaining as they enjoyed reconnecting and chatting with everyone too! The night of the party, more than 80 guests surprised Margie, including former director, Glen Purdue. When asked if she was surprised by it all, her reply was, “Look at all these people, and I know them all!” It took several weeks just to open more than 300 birthday cards she received. With each one, she’d stop and recall the special person who’d sent it. We asked her if she had a favorite song only to get a typical Margie reply, “I love all music, especially something with a good beat.”

Rio! Romances Television Viewers for Valentine’s Day

T Left to right: Pam Lauffer, Mary Rhea, Patty Friedemann and Melynnie Williams.

he perfectly blended harmonic voices of Rio!, Region #25, resonated the studio of KTUL’s Good Day Tulsa, an ABCaffiliated television station, on Feb. 12, as they performed a Diamond Rio hit, Unbelievable, during a Valentine’s Day segment. Joining the quartet was Dr. Kelly Bailey, CEO of Sweet Adelines International. Kelly shared how Sweet Adelines love to sing and share the joy of harmony all over the world!

Wollongong Harmony Chorus 'Sings In' New Citizens of Australia By Neryl Palmer and Lorraine Graham

Australia Day, Jan. 26, is a day to reflect on the things that make Australia a great place to live.

or Wollongong Harmony Chorus (WHC), Australia Day is a day to “sing in” the new citizens who have chosen The Lucky Country to be their country and our lovely Illawarra to be their home. Wollongong’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony included a traditional Welcome to Country by local Indigenous Elder and the Lord Mayor’s message of congratulations to our 90 newest citizens. Wollongong Harmony Chorus contributed to the ceremony by taking the audience on a musical journey through the unique story of our homeland, beginning with a rendition of our best known piece of folklore in Waltzing Matilda, followed by Shelter (Eric Vogel’s beautiful love song to his adopted country), and finishing with the most moving of Australian songs: I Am Australian. The ceremony concluded with the Australian national anthem, led by members of the chorus. This year, 2016 will be big for WHC. We are looking forward to May when we will welcome Sweet Adelines from all over Australia to our hometown for the Region #34 Convention.

Pictured are members from the Wollongong Harmony Chapter.

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REGIONALCALENDAR Dates are subject to change. Verify all dates and locations with each region. REGION NORTH #1 ATLANTIC

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MAY 12 – 15, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Springfield, Mass. REGION

BORDER LAKES

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MIDWEST HARMONY

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JUNE 10 – 11, 2016 Directors’ Workshop Rosemont, Ill.

HARMONY HEARTLAND

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APRIL 29 – 30, 2016 Directors' Retreat Kansas City, Mo. REGION

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NORTH BY NORTHWEST

HEART OF THE BLUE RIDGE

GREATER NY/NJ

APRIL 7 – 10, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Albany, N.Y.

NORTHERN LIGHTS

MAY 12 – 15, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Rochester, Minn. REGION

PACIFIC SHORES

APRIL 1 – 2, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Winston-Salem, N.C.

SPIRIT OF THE MIDWEST

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LAKE ONTARIO

APRIL 14 – 17, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Syracuse, N.Y.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN

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ATLANTIC BAY- MOUNTAIN

APRIL 7 – 10, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Hershey, Pa.

MAY 19 – 22, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Spokane, Wash.

JUNE 12 – 13, 2016 Leadership Workshop Faculty: Vickie Maybury Louisville, Ky.

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SEQUOIA PACIFICA

GREAT LAKES HARMONY

MAY 19 – 22, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Cleveland, Ohio

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MAY 12 – 15, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Sparks, Nev.

APRIL 7 – 10, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Lexington, Ky.

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GREAT GULF COAST

MARCH 31, 2016 – APRIL 3, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Bakersfield, Calif.

MAY 12 – 15, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Appleton, Wis.

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MAY 20 – 21, 2016 Music Extravaganza Seminar Houston, Texas

MAY 14, 2016 Chapter Leadership Training Marine City, Mich.

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APRIL 14 – 17, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Daytona Beach, Fla. JULY 29 – 30, 2016 Regional Faculty/Director Training

APRIL 14 – 17, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Dearborn, Mich.

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ATLANTIC GULF

GOLDEN WEST

MAY 12 – 15, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Phoenix, Ariz. REGION

HEART OF AMERICA

JUNE 17–18, 2016 Summer Music Camp Frisco, Texas REGION

CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF

APRIL 14 – 17, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Saskatoon, SK, Canada REGION

QUARTET OF NATIONS

MAY 5 – 8, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Newcastle, England REGION

NORDIC LIGHT

MAY 5 – 8, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Karlstad, Sweden REGION

SOUTHERN CROSS

MAY 19 – 22, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Wollongong, NSW, Australia REGION

NEW ZEALAND

APRIL 28, 2016 – MAY 1, 2016 Regional Convention & Competition Wellington, New Zealand

DON’T MISS THESE UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL EVENTS Rising Star Quartet Contest July 13, 2016 Auckland, New Zealand risingstarquartetcontest.com

A Cappella Harmony Academy July 15 – 17, 2016 Auckland, New Zealand sweetadelines.com/AHA

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Directors' Seminar

August 18 – 20, 2016 New Orleans, Louisiana sweetadelines.com/ directorsseminar

International Convention & Competition Oct. 17 – 22, 2016 Las Vegas, Nevada sweetadelineslasvegas.com

SWEET ADELINES Light Up the Night!

Come for the fun, the music, the dancing and let’s light up the night to celebrate another successful Annual Convention!

When: Saturday Night, October 22, 2016 8:00-11:00 pm Where: Las Vegas MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena, Studio B Come dressed in white or neon clothing and shine bright under the blacklights! Admission included as part of your convention registration.

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