The Voice Of Harmony

DRAWN TOGETHER BY The Voice Of Harmony

1 Song 4 Parts 155 Sweet Adelines Lots of Love!

In a time when Sweet Adelines had to be apart, we were drawn together by The Voice Of Harmony. In 2019, SA re-instated the legendary Renee Craig’s The Voice Of Harmony as an official organization song, revised by Master Arranger Joey Minshall. When pandemic restrictions kept most members from singing together, 155 Sweet Adelines from every region (including satellite region, Chapter-At-Large, and MemberAt-Large!) answered the call to be part of The Voice Of Harmony Virtual Chorus.

The talented Jen Cooke, Master Director of Scenic City Chorus, helped make the virtual chorus performance happen. In addition to creating learning tracks for each voice part, she created a how-to video for members new to virtual performance and handled the video editing and production. She does this kind of work for many groups, and you can find more information about collaborating with her at www.virtualmusicnow.com.

Jen said working with The Voice Of Harmony Virtual Chorus was a special experience.

“For this project, the vocal performances were especially strong, which made it a pleasure to put together,” she says. “When I listened to the finished product, I may or may not have teared up a bit.”

Being a Sweet Adeline herself, Jen said the virtual chorus brought happy memories. “While I was editing the video portion, I kept seeing familiar faces and remembering where and when I had first met that person,” she says. “It was uplifting and emotional at the same time, and I loved feeling that connection.”

To feel the connection for yourself, for the first or fiftieth time, watch The Voice Of Harmony Virtual Chorus performance at www.sweetadelines.com/education/the-voice-of-harmony-

chorus.