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contents
features
Page 5 President’s Message
Page 6 Tags
Page 7 Call for Applicants
Page 7 Seeking MENC Award Nominees
Page 8 Free Webinar
Page 9 Breath Support for Singers
Page 10 Top Three Medical Causes of Vocal Problems
Page 11 Harmony Roundup
Page 12 Queen Trivia
Page 13-14 The Overtone Society/YSF
Page 17 Prospective Quarterly
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from the
president
Welcome to the February/March 2011
edition of The Pitch Pipe Lite! This is an
exciting time of year for many of us as we
are getting geared up for regional conventions,
whether as chorus or quartet competitors,
as observers, or as part of the
organizing committees. The contest experience
can be a thrilling one, even for
those of us who have done it many times
before and know what to expect. However,
it can also be more than a little bit scary,
particularly for first-timers. Being wellprepared
can ease the butterflies and help
them to fly in formation, whether on stage
or backstage. My wish for us all this season
is that we fill the preparations with joy
and harmony, and that we look at all challenges
as opportunities.
Continuing on with my series of interviews
with leaders in the organization, I
recently had the privilege of talking to
Marsha Fulton, a two-time International
President (1981-83, 1989-91). Marsha
joined Sweet Adelines in 1962 in London,
Ontario, Canada, and has held just about
every administrative position you can
imagine. She is a certified judge in the
Expression category and although not
actively singing in a chorus anymore, she
still coaches both choruses and quartets
regularly. She lives in Tulsa, Okla., home
of our International headquarters and the
town where Sweet Adelines all started
back in 1945. In the interview, we talked
about some of her experiences, what
qualities she looks for when she identifies
someone with the potential to be a leader
and the advice she would give up-andcomers.
You can click here to hear the
whole interview.
While there is much wise advice in the
interview, there were a couple of things
that Marsha said which really resonated
with me. One was her suggestion to upand-coming
leaders that you find someone
in the organization who inspires you,
someone whose leadership attributes you
aspire to have and to emulate that person.
We are extremely fortunate to be in an
organization that is filled with many
extraordinary leaders, so if you are looking
for such a person, finding someone
internally should not be hard. She might
even be right in your own chorus or
region! When you are looking for that person,
you might want to ask yourself these
questions — what is it about her (or him)
that inspires me? What attracts me to that
person and makes me listen when she
speaks? What is it that makes me want to
do what she suggests? The answers will
help you decide if you have found the
right person to emulate.
The second was her suggestion on dealing
with conflict. Marsha said that while it
is important to defuse the situation, and to
look at a possible compromise, one
should always remember that whatever
you decide, it should be for the good of
the whole. This is really important advice
for all of us at all levels. The International
Board of Directors has to make decisions
that will benefit the entire organization
today while at the same time, keeping
future Sweet Adelines in mind. Regional
leaders must ensure that the needs of all
the choruses within their area are taken
into consideration when deciding on (for
example) where to hold contests or
regional weekends. Chorus leaders need
to remember what will keep harmony alive
and growing within the entire group, and
not necessarily only listen to the loudest
voice. That voice may not be espousing
the best solution for everyone.
Lastly, I liked Marsha’s suggestions to
aspiring leaders: Don’t be afraid. Have
confidence in yourself, as there are many
avenues where this organization can use
your talents. Most importantly, make sure
your voice is heard if you have something
to say.
I hope you enjoy listening to Marsha as
much as I enjoyed talking to her. She has
been one of my mentors since I first met
her in 1995 and one whose leadership
qualities I have tried to emulate and incorporate
into my life!
I leave you with a quote passed on to me
by another great leader in the organization,
Dale Syverson. The author is the
famous Anonymous!
Some never see it; they are wanderers.
Some see it but never pursue it;
they are followers.
Some see it and pursue it;
they are achievers.
Some see it, pursue it and help
others to see it; they are LEADERS.
Till next time....
Cammi
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Advertise Your Products in
Houston
We offer an array of advertising
options to give you maximum
exposure to this audience of more
than 7,000 members. For questions
about convention advertising,
contact Mary Steil
(mary@sweetadelineintl.org) or
918.622.1444, ext.
128/800.992.7464, ext. 128. For
exhibitor information, contact
Nancy Aloway (nancy@sweetadelineintl.org).
Click here for
more information.
Regional Competition
Reminders
The July issue of The Pitch
Pipe is dedicated to the winners
of the regional competitions.
Photos, songs, arrangers and
other information are included for
each first-place quartet, chorus,
Division A chorus and Division
AA chorus. If your chorus or
quartet is one of the first-place
winners in your region, please
remember to send in song and
arranger information immediately
after winning. If your chorus or
quartet becomes a wildcard,
please forward your information
as soon as possible. Send information
to Joey Mechelle Stenner,
The Pitch Pipe Editor, P.O. Box
470168, Tulsa, OK 74147-0168
or fax information to
918.665.0894 or e-mail
joey@sweetadelineintl.org.
Board Elections
The regions that achieved 100
percent participation in the 2010
Board elections were: Midwest
Gateway Region 5, Great Gulf
Coast Region 10, Golden West
Region 21, Mid-America Region
22, and the Satellite Area 30.
Watch the October issue of
The Pitch Pipe and the Sweet
Adelines International website in
October for the next slate of
nominees. Encourage your chapter
to vote!
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International Board Applications Available Online
In 2011 the membership of
Sweet Adelines International will
choose two applicants to fill threeyear
terms on the International
Board of Directions beginning May
1, 2012. In addition, two one-year
terms will be filled by the Board
through an appointment process.
If you are interested in submitting
your name for consideration
by the 2011-2012 Nominating
Committee, please complete the
2011 Potential Nominee Application.
This document is available
on the Sweet Adelines web site.
Click here for access.
If you choose to submit a
signed application, you are granting
permission for the organization
to contact the references you
list as well as members of the
IBOD, Regional Management
Team, and experienced international
and regional leaders who
may be acquainted with you.
The deadline for receipt of completed
applications is May 27. This
gives sufficient time for references
to be obtained then shared with the
2011-2012 Nominating Committee,
which will meet in July.
Ideally, a potential nominee
should work well on her own and
as a team member to define and
pursue goals, and to carry out the
aims of the international organization.
Her qualifications also
should include:
• Positive, objective attitude
• Good listening skills
• Critical and analytical thinking
as well as imaginative and
creative thinking
• Effective verbal and written
communications skills
• Knowledge of and ability to use
available resources
• Computer skills, with ability to
communicate electronically
• Ability to adapt easily to
different environments
• Ability to relate to a variety of
personality types
• Training and experience in a
field which could be of value
to the International Board
• Experience in Sweet Adelines
International as a chapter, regional
or International officer, committee
chair or committee member
• Thorough understanding of the
mission and goals of Sweet
Adelines International
• Professional appearance and dress
If you have questions about
the nominating process or about
the 2011 Potential Nominee
Application please write to
corp_secy@sweetadelineintl.org.
Seeking MENC/EMEA Award Nominees
Do you know a Sweet
Adeline who is also a professional
music educator? Let us
know about them and they
might just be the next recipient
of the Sweet Adelines
International MENC/EMEA
Award. The director of education
at International headquarters
will accept
nominations through May 15.
Click here to access the nomination
form.
The International Board
of Directors will select the
recipient based on these criteria:
• Is she a member of
MENC/EMEA?
• Is she a member of Sweet
Adelines International?
• What has she contributed to
further music education in
public and/or private
schools by promoting the
barbershop style as an
American art form?
The MENC award has
been presented annually
since1992. The EMEA (European
Music Educators Association)
award was
established in 2001. If you, or
someone you know, would
like to be considered for this
prestigious award, please
download a nomination form
or contact Lori Decter
Wright, director of education.
MENC/EMEA will send
a representative to convention
in Houston to present
an award plaque on the
international stage. In addition,
the winner will be
noted in the convention program
as well as in The Pitch
Pipe.
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FREE Webinar on Wednesday, March 30th!
REGISTER NOW!
One Voice, One Message: Global Expansion
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
12:00 Noon CDT
(time and date converter:
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html)
Featuring:
Fran Furtner, Membership Committee Chair
Dana Dunlevy, Marketing Coordinator for Pilot Region 15
Deb Ferenc, Marketing Coordinator for Pilot Region 17
The results are in from the 2009-2010 Pilot Program. Six
volunteer pilot regions explored the value of creating
a unified identity (a “brand”) for Sweet Adelines
International and evaluated the effectiveness of new
member recruitment using cohesively branded images
and collaborative promotional tactics.
The bottom line is … it worked!
Results proved that the program helped to slow down
membership decline. Year-to-year loss among the six
pilot regions was less than half the loss experienced
in the balance of the organization. Based on such
impressive results, the Membership Committee is
expanding this program to all regions.
Just imagine the global footprint that will be
stamped by showing women all of over the world the
joy of singing barbershop harmony. Imagine the
cumulative power of all choruses working together to
increase our membership numbers. Imagine the
brand-building force of delivering a coordinated,
global membership drive where all choruses open
their doors at the same time to welcome the public.
Imagine not being the world’s “best kept secret” any
longer!
Join Membership Chair Fran Furtner as she discusses
ways that leaders can help make this dream a reality.
During this hour-long webinar, featured discussion
topics include:
• First-hand knowledge from Pilot Program volunteers
• Summary of lessons learned from the Pilot Program
including the top three key messages, tactics, resources
and activities
• Thorough review of the One Voice, One Message: Global
Expansion campaign that will ultimately heighten global
awareness for Sweet Adelines International in 2012 and
beyond
• The tremendous impact the Global Expansion campaign
will have if all Sweet Adelines implement the same promotion
at the same time
• The collaborative way that Sweet Adelines International
will Teach the World to Sing
• Guidance, support and resources that international is
developing to assist regions and chapters with the successful
implementation of the campaign
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Registration for this Webinar is located in the Marketing Center.
Login to the Members Only area now and click on the Marketing
Center/Webinars to reserve your spot in this FREE membership
Webinar. For more information, contact Membership Coordinator
Ann-Marie Dowling, ann-marie@sweetadelineintl.org.
This Webinar is offered at no charge to Sweet Adelines
International members.
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Breath Support for Singers: Don’t Inhale…Release!
Helpful hints and vocal exercises to get the air moving
By Ory Brown
For singers, the breath is everything. Getting
enough breath, the right kind of breath, at
the right time –and then expending it well–
determines how your voice sounds, how the
line of the music flows, and indeed, whether or
not you even get to the end of that line!
Little wonder then that Ory Brown’s class,
Can I Get a Little Support Here, at the Berkshire
Choral Festival was packed to the gills.
Brown, a versatile mezzo-soprano with an
active career as an operatic and concert soloist,
has had her own trials and tribulations dealing
with the breath. In her role as Berkshire faculty
member, she offered these helpful hints and
vocal exercises to get the air moving.
We all know how to breathe ... you’re
doing it right now! But for singers, once we
start thinking about it, breathing often gets bad.
There are a couple of reasons for this. First, we
hold our stomachs in all the time, because we
don't want them to stick out. It becomes a center
of tension in our bodies, when in fact we
need to let go of our abdominal muscles. The
other problem has to do with terminology. We
use the words “inhale” and “exhale.” And what
happens when you inhale? We tend to want to
pull our bellies “in” — just the opposite of
what we need to do.
So I don't use the word “inhale.” I use the
word “release” instead because when you take
a breath, the abdominal muscles are releasing.
First, let’s talk anatomy. The diaphragm is
the muscle situated lengthwise between our
heart-lung cavity and all the other stuff —
stomach, intestines, liver, spleen, etc. When you
are at rest, when you have blown out all your
air, the diaphragm comes up as a dome under
your lungs. When you take in air, the
diaphragm stretches out and goes down and
becomes concave. It's almost like a trampoline
which is attached to your ribs all the way
around. As you take air in, the trampoline stays
wide and flattens out. This creates a vacuum
which allows air to come in.
When you take air in, the lungs get longer
and wider all the way around and take up more
space. As you take air in, or release, the
diaphragm is working to make more room in
your abdominal cavity for your lungs to
expand. So when you take in a breath, you are
really releasing the abdominal muscles.
As you blow out, it is just the opposite.
The diaphragm begins to relax and the other
abdominal muscles, mostly those running vertically,
begin to work. When a muscle begins to
work it gets shorter, and it can only get so short
before it has to reset.
Belly Button on a String
Think of your belly button attached to a
string going through your body and out the
back. Now, blow out your air and draw your
belly in with that imaginary string.
When you let go, you will notice that the
air comes in naturally and the belly expands.
This is what I call “release.” So think of “letting
go” rather than “I’m going to stick my stomach
out to show that I am breathing.”
Posture: Keeping that Strapless Dress On
With the “release,” you will notice that the
shoulders and chest area stay pretty calm.
That's what you want — no tension in the
upper part of your body. But you do want
dancer-like posture. Raise your hands above
your head and slowly lower them. Keep the
chest back, the ribs expanded, and your head
floating naturally on your shoulders. Women
can think about having a strapless dress on and
it's a size-and-a-half too big. You will keep
those ribs wide!
Release: It’s Your 5th Birthday
Imagine it’s your fifth birthday. You are
holding a cake on your hand in front of your
mouth. Put your other hand on your abdomen.
Now blow out the five candles one at a time.
Puff. Puff. Puff. Puff. Puff. What do you feel in
your abdomen? You should be able to feel little
impulses as the muscles work.
Blow out the candles again and feel the
string through the belly button pulling back,
then release. The abdomen naturally lets go and
air comes in. The breath should be quiet, no
sounds.
Big Candles, Little Candles
Now, when you do your five puffs, imagine
that the first set of candles are little and the
second set are big. What happens with your
breath? You may notice that you don't need to
have more air to blow the big candles. The
point is you don’t need to regulate how much
air to put in based on what phrase is coming up.
You simply need to let go, let the air pressure
equalize and you will fill up.
It’s like when you go to the gas station.
You don’t always put in 12 gallons because
that's what the tank holds. You put in gas until
it clicks off. It is the same with breathing. Don’t
try to pull air in, just think of releasing, and air
will come in and fill you up. It is enough for
the next phrase.
Often singers try to force the breath and
end up taking too much air in. Too much air
feels like you have no air at all. You have to let
those ab muscles go and elongate so that air can
come in.
Five Candles Down to One
A way to check yourself: Blow out five
candles, release, four candles, release, three
candles, release, two candles, release, one candle,
release. Then do one candle, release several
times. By the end you are doing the switch over
from blowing out and releasing very quickly.
This helps get you in touch with what it feels
like in the abdomen when you release.
Breathing When You’re Scared
Right before a concert or recital, it’s hard
for me to take a breath because I’m scared. So
here’s what I do. Before singing a piece, I start
by blowing out. So think of the entrance to a
musical phrase you are working on. Three beats
before the entrance, try this: Blow out a candle
on beat one, blow out a candle on beat two,
release on beat three, then sing the first note.
How does that feel? The point is to really
release before you start singing. Blowing out
helps activate that natural release mechanism.
Often I find that if you get the first breath correctly
it tends to cascade.
Reprinted with permission from singernetwork.org.
About the Author
Ory Brown, mezzo-soprano, has sung a
variety of operatic roles with Sarasota
Opera, Nashville Opera, Oswego Opera,
and Caramoor Opera Festival. She has
been involved in several ongoing projects
with the American Opera Project, mostly
recently Stephen Schwartz’s Séance on a
Wet Afternoon. She is also active on the
concert stage, having appeared as soloist
with the Orpheus Chamber Ensemble,
American Symphony Orchestra, Little
Orchestra Society of New York, St. Luke’s
Chamber Ensemble, Hartford Symphony,
Spoleto Festival, Voices of Ascension,
Kalamazoo Bach Festival, and the Mark
Morris Dance Company. Brown holds a
graduate degree in choral conducting and
an undergraduate degree in church music
from Westminster Choir College. She has
been on the faculty of University of
Richmond, Longwood College, the Brearly
School, and Bloomsburg State College.
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The Top 3 Medical Causes of Vocal Problems
By Margaret Baroody
Something is wrong with your voice,
but you can’t immediately pinpoint why or
what the source of the problem is. Vocal
health expert Margaret Baroody sheds light
on some common medical reasons behind
your voice problems.
1. Undiagnosed allergies or reflux
(laryngopharangeal reflux)
These conditions can cause insidious
vocal difficulties that, if not diagnosed, can
lead to more serious vocal injuries. Typical
symptoms include frequent throat clearing,
a sensation of something in the throat, prolonged
vocal warm-up, difficulty finding
the “core” of the vocal sound (especially
on open vowels), and unclear vocal quality.
The voice may fatigue more quickly
because you are trying so hard to find a
clearer tone.
Singers who have allergies or reflux
correctly diagnosed and treated often experience
a near-phenomenal sense of clearer
voice and easier vocal production.
2. Vocal fold paresis or weakness
A weakness in the nerves that work the
vocal folds can cause symptoms such as
reduced vocal endurance (quicker vocal
fatigue), breathiness or lack of resonance
(particularly in the middle voice), occasional
loss of higher notes, as well as other
things. This is a diagnosis that is often
missed by the less experienced voice doctor.
It is a problem that can often be corrected
with specific vocal exercises.
3. Vocal fold masses
Benign bumps on the vocal folds
(cysts, polyps, nodules) are a fairly common
occurrence and they can cause breathiness,
hoarseness, loss of range, and other
things. It is also possible to have a vocal
fold mass that is non-symptomatic; in other
words, it does not cause significant problems
in your singing voice. Again, it can
take a knowledgeable voice doc to help you
determine if your vocal fold mass is causing
your vocal complaints.
Be aware that many different vocal
problems can cause similar vocal symptoms
so if you are having a vocal problem, it is
important to be examined by an experienced
voice doctor. The good news is that
many vocal problems can be addressed and
fixed with a combination of appropriate
singing instruction, good vocal hygiene,
and, when needed, timely medical intervention.
Countless people sing for a lifetime
without significant vocal problems. Seek
help if you need it and, otherwise, enjoy the
gift of singing!
Reprinted with permission from
singernetwork.org.
About the Author
Margaret Baroody is a singing voice
specialist in the voice medicine practice of
Drs. Joseph Sataloff, Robert T. Sataloff,
Karen Lyons, Yolanda Heman-Ackah, Harvey
Tucker, and Venu Devi in Philadelphia.
Widely recognized for her work with injured
voices, Baroody also maintains a busy private
voice studio. Baroody has written frequently
on the subject of singing, including
contributing to the books Vocal Health And
Pedagogy, Professional Voice: The Science
And Art Of Clinical Care, and Choral
Pedagogy. Baroody is a professional mezzosoprano
with extensive performance experience
in opera, oratorio, and recital.
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harmony
roundup
After a sold-out show celebrating
their 50th Anniversary November
2010, the Melodeers gathered to seal
50 years of history in a time capsule.
During the ceremony, the chorus
added contents commemorating their
incredible history and locked the capsule
that will be opened by the
Melodeers of 2035 on the 75th
Anniversary of the chorus. Contents
included Regional and International
competition score sheets and pictures,
memorabilia from their 50th Anniversary
Show, pictures of their International
trophies and a commemorative
International gold medal engraved
Jim Arns, Master Director 700 and
Nicole Stopoulos, Team Manager
with the dates and cites of our five
championships.
“We’ve had a fantastic time celebrating
our 50th year!”
Submitted by Allison DeStefano,
Melodeers Chorus, Region 3
In October, the Choral-Aires Chorus
hosted more than 100 women at its third
annual Quartet Workshop. Members of
the Chorus, registered quartets, and
other Region 3 choruses attended this
workshop, titled “Queen Quest.” The
women had a hoot, learning from the
nine Sweet Adelines International
Queens that were present to teach such
classes as "Tag Singing." Attendees
were also given a chance to match
voices to form quartets right at the
workshop. Thanks to the Queens for
your time and effort in making this the
best workshop yet: Joan Boutilier,
Donna Bates, Bon Pressley, Bonnie
Fedyski, Darcy Newell, Lynda Keever,
Pat Rotunno, Connie Milesone and
Jarmela Speta.
Submitted by Tiffany Self, Choral-
Aires Chorus, Region 3
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How many quartet gold medals are in this picture or how many years
does this group span between championships? Can you name each
quartet and their years? Just a little contest or challenge that our
readers might find interesting.
These are the San Diego County QUEENS
OF HARMONY meeting at Tomi McEvoy's
home for their annual holiday lunch.
From left to right -
Connie Noble - Tenor, four quartet gold
medals, 4TH EDITION,HIGH SOCIETY
(replacement, honorary Gold medal presented
by the Coronet Club after five
years with the quartet), SAVVY and FANATIX.
Tomi McEvoy - Baritone of A CAP-
PELLA GOLD
Kim (Hulbert) Vaughn - Lead, three
quartet golds, HIGH SOCIETY, SAVVY,
A CAPPELLA GOLD
Sandy Shelver - Baritone, two gold
medals with HIGH SOCIETY, FANATIX
Sandy Trombly - Baritone of SAVVY
Bette Gorton - Tenor, two gold
medals, HIGH SOCIETY, A CAPPELLA
GOLD
We span the years from 1973 to 2002.
There are nine chorus gold medals
here as well.
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Expressions of Gratitude
By Carole A. Kirkpatrick, The Overtone
Society Management Committee
We had limited expectations about the
Society’s first appearance at an international
convention. The Management Committee
was excited about the challenges of interacting
with more than 7,000 Sweet Adelines
and friends and by convention’s end, we
were overwhelmed with your responses.
It was a delight to identify the common
denominator that revealed itself in
most – if not all – of the conversations
about the Society that we shared in Seattle.
Expressions of GRATITUDE wove
themselves into encounter after
encounter.
Whether we were in the competition
venue, The Overtone Society Lounge, the
Society’s exhibit in Harmony Bazaar, the
International President’s reception, in our
hotels, or taking one of the scenic tours,
the message we received countless times
was, “Thank you for giving us this opportunity
to give back to the organization
that has given us so much.”
At last count, 40 donors whose
names will be displayed in perpetuity at
headquarters, have become Inaugural
Donors. The Overtone Society Management
Committee – Patty Cobb Baker,
Judy Winters, and I –feel a strong sense
of gratitude toward those who made this
important commitment.
Nancy Bergman, a celebrated member
since 1953, our first executive secretary,
one of the Five Great Leaders honored at
our 50th anniversary convention in New
Orleans in 1995, and composer and
arranger of Harmonize the World, talked to
me about the Society in Seattle and told me
she planned to designate her gift to support
the International Music Arrangers Program.
She sent a heartfelt letter, overflowing
with gratitude, with her $2,500 check. “My
thanks to the International Board of
Directors for creating this opportunity to
return in a small way to the Organization
that has created so much purpose in my
life,” Nancy declared.
Here’s the essence of another donor’s
gratitude, “I’m 89 years old and have been
a member for 53 years,” said Ruth Kipp,
Chapter-at-Large, Region 19. “Sweet
Adelines has been a great organization for
me to belong to.”
These sentiments from grateful Sweet
Adelines quicken our hearts.
We also heard from individuals who
do not plan to become Inaugural Donors.
One message we received, from a long-time
member whom I choose not to identify,
wrote, “I feel I need to explain to you why I
haven’t reacted to your letters concerning
donations to The Overtone Society. …you
can say I have my own little Society
here…Throughout the years my husband
and I have supported especially international
quartets in many different ways. … I
do contribute with donations and since my
resources are limited unfortunately I do
have to say no, thank you …”
That’s another expression of gratitude,
my dear friends, and living with gratitude is
something most Sweet Adelines know a lot
about.
.
Won’t you consider becoming an
Inaugural Donor before April 30, 2011?
Your gift of $2,500 or more can be
designated to fund any of the programs,
services and facilities that keep
the organization on the leading edge of
barbershop style. Inaugural Donors
receive a jeweled, gold-tone pin, VIP
seating at convention in perpetuity,
recognition on a donor plaque at the
headquarters office in Tulsa, and exclusive
use of The Overtone Society
Lounge at convention. For more information
about this limited-time opportunity,
please e-mail
overtone@sweetadelineintl.org.
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young singers
foundation
Endowment Fund
Goal:
$500,000
Current Level:
$401,087
Young Singers Foundation announces
recent grant awards for the November
2010 grant cycle.
Grants were awarded for the following projects:
Broadway on the Driveway - “White Christmas”
Young Women in Song & Harmony
Inland Empire YWIH Festival
Central Indiana Youth Barbershop Chorus – “Barbershop in the Park”
Bloomington Youth in Harmony Festival
Got Harmony Day Camp
Boise Youth Barbershop Festival
2011 Southern Arizona Youth in Harmony Festival
Harmony in Motion
Central Valley Acapella Festival
Pensacola Sound Youth Harmony Festival
Metro Mix YWIH Festival
International Music Camp Youth Harmony Festival
Harmony Rocks!
Sunflower Harmony YWIH Chorus
To learn more about or to donate to the Foundation please visit our website
www.youngsingersfoundation.org. You can also find us on Facebook!
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Did you know that Sweet Adelines International
offers a must-have resource for all Sweet Adelines, which is considered
to be a veritable textbook of all things barbershop? It offers you
a means to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the
organization and the art form. It has easy to understand sections that
include review questions to be sure to solidify your comprehension
of the material. It also comes with several audio and video examples
to enhance your understanding of the content. What is this fabulous
book? The Bible of Barbershop? The Unabridged Encyclopedia of
Sweet Adelines?
It is the Director Certification Program Resource Modules. You can
purchase the complete set or just the individual modules that appeal
to you.
The modules are:
Module 1 - Directing Skills
Complete with text and DVD. The video contains examples of directing
by top directors in Sweet Adelines International.
Module 2 - Analytical Listening
Provides guidelines for identifying A+ through F-level performances
in the four judging categories. An Analytical Listening Sample Test
CD is included.
Module 3 - Organizational/Director
This module contains text for Organizational Knowledge & Director
Resources.
Module 4 - Teaching Skills
This module includes information on Teaching A Song, Techniques
for Directors, Methodology of Coaching Quartets, Developing
Musicianship and much more!
Module 5 - Management Skills
This module contains information on Dimensions of Management,
Directors Role in Chorus Management, Developing a Music Staff,
Quality Assurance and more.
Module 6 - Judging Categories & Competition
This module contains information for Preparing for Competition,
Selection of Competition Material, and more. Audio CD included.
Module 7 - Vocal Production
Contains audio CD and text for: Vocal Physiology and Process,
Teaching Vocal Techniques, Vocal Skills, Healthy Voice, Directors
Role In Vocal Production, Vocal Problems.
Module 8 - Communication Skills
Learn effective communication skills. Complete with text and audio CD.
Module 9 - Music Theory
Contains informtion regarding Music Theory, and Analyzing an
arrangement Complete with text and audio CD.
Module 10 - Rehearsal Planning
Contains text and two audio CDs. Learn effective Rehearsal Planning
and Implemention as well as Barbershop Balance and Sound.
Module 11- Performance
Creating and presenting a Sweet Adelines chorus performance.
Click here to download the DCP Resource Modules Table of
Contents
The Education Direction Committee and Director Education
Coordinators highly recommend that you encourage all members of
the organization to study the in-depth information available in the
Director Certification Program modules, whether or not you intend to
officially participate in the Director Certification Program. If you do
wish to become a DCP Participant, you may download the application
here: http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/pdf/DCPAPP.pdf
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Sweet Adelines International
Upcoming Educational
Opportunities in 2011 and beyond
• In April 2011, we will expand our online
and distance learning offerings with the launch
of an all-new members-only online Education
Center. It will provide a one-stop portal for
members to digitally access educational materials,
articles and eLearning tools such as
webinars, podcasts and vodcasts. Topics are
organized into easily navigable sections: Vocal
Skills, Music, Visual, Leadership, Organization
Culture and History, Youth and
Directors/Musical Leaders.
• In June 2011, we will launch dHarmony, a
new virtual support network for directors of
higher-achieving choruses.
• July 2011 brings AAA — Arrangers, Arm
Wavers and Adjudicators — Achieving Artistry
Together, this year’s Directors’ Seminar, Judge
Training and IMAP Workshop. This four-day
event, planned by co-chairs Marge Bailey and
Dale Syverson, will feature dynamic classes
with world-class faculty and unparalleled networking
opportunities, all taking place for one
low registration fee on the campus of
California University of Pennsylvania, just outside
of Pittsburgh.
• In October 2011, thousands will head to
Houston, Texas, for the 65th Annual
Convention and Competition. This year features
an all-inclusive registration price that
includes admission to the Rising Star Quartet
Contest, International Chorus Competition,
International Quartet Competition, Harmony
Classic Chorus Competition, Harmony Bazaar,
Mass Sing and more. In addition to the competitions
and auxiliary events, educational
opportunities include the International Young
Women in Harmony Festival, Regional
Management Team Education Forums,
Regional Young Women in Harmony
Coordinator Networking Breakfast, and Friday
Morning Education Class with current champions,
Lori Lyford and the Scottsdale Chorus.
• Mark your calendars for July 2012 and the
inauguration of the biennial A Cappella
Harmony Academy. Planning co-chairs, Kathy
Carmody and Darlene Rogers, are designing a
curriculum that will enhance and expand your
knowledge and skill in the art and craft of barbershop
harmony. Registration opens in
January 2012.
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Prospective Harmony Gateway Chorus
Prospective Harmony Gateway Chorus
Another Christmas season has come and gone and we are anxious
and excited to start the new year. December was busy, not only preparing
for the big day with our families but with the many performances we were
fortunate to give to our community. The highlight of the season was being
the closing act for Christmas Crescendo, an annual event at the Pix Theater
in Lapeer Michigan.
We are all ready to get back to working toward our goal of eventually
chartering as an official Sweet Adelines International Chorus. Our six-member
board of directors has been chosen. We are working on our standing
rules and the other steps necessary to move forward in the steps process.
In the interim, we are perfecting our repertoire, learning new music and
inviting other women and girls to come join us in the joy of singing.
Peggy Hall, President
Prospective Harmony Gateway Chorus
Region 2
Prospective Harmunichs Chorus
Prospective Harmunichs Chorus
In preparation for chartering, Prospective Harmunichs Chorus has
changed our organizatorial structure so that our standing rules and fiscal
calendar are more in line with that of Sweet Adelines Internationals.
Having many highly skilled and active chorus members, it was not
hard to find volunteers for an extended board. In addition to our president,
vice-president, minister of finance and our master director serving as a permanent
advisor, there are now four more advisors on the board: a secretary
and one representative each for music, marketing and event organization.
Meeting regularly, this group covers all aspects of running our chorus
of fourty active members. Besides our membership drives and various performances
and concerts, there are numerous other things to be organized.
And there is also the ever-present issue of funding.
During the Christmas season, we worked very hard and accepted
many paid bookings. We entertained at some business events and, on
rehearsal Wednesdays, we are traditionally booked for various Christmas
Markets in Munich. Not only did we enjoy the ringings of the season ourselves,
we also gladly cheered up freezing market-goers with popular
American carols, swinging a-cappella music from our repertoire and ended
with a finale of “We wish you a Happy New Year”.
Monica Knox, director
Prospective Harmunichs Chorus
Region 30
Prospective Heart of the Pines Chorus
Prospective Heart of the Pines Chorus had a very fun holiday season.
We sang for local organizations such as the Symphony Club and United
Daughters of the Confederacy, along with joining the men's Timbretones
Chorus at various nursing home performances and their own Christmas
party. From this exposure we have obtained a new prospective member
who has informed us that she would like to audition soon.
After some of our performances, many of the girls (and guys) congregate
at a pizza parlor or IHOP for food and camaraderie. Our Christmas
party featured several of our members in sensational Karaoke solo performances.
We had a blast, and ended the evening singing in quartets.
When our director, TJ Reed, had serious back surgery in September,
we weren't sure what kind of holiday season we would have. But our assistant
director, Loraine Young, stepped up to the plate and brought us a very
busy season. We are so pleased to have such talented directors. We look
forward to becoming an officially chartered Sweet Adelines International
Chorus in the coming months.
Lorna Laster, Membership Manager
Prospective Heart of the Pines Chorus
Region 10
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Prospective Heart of the Pines Chorus
Prospective K-Town Sound Show Chorus
Prospective K-Town Sound Show Chorus had our first rehearsal on
January 19, 2010. Since that date, we’ve been pretty busy. We’ve secured a
rehearsal hall, purchased costumes, created a logo, publish and distribute a
weekly chorus newsletter, created a website, established and approved standing
rules and an annual budget, elected a board of directors, have had two successful
fundraisers, have had both of our administrative and musical visits and
have submitted our paperwork to International in December.
On Monday, January 10, we received word from international headquarters
that we are now an officially chartered chorus!
It was a lot of work but it’s a great feeling. We’ve accomplished so much
involved in chartering a chorus, spending part of a rehearsal night talking
about our wonderful organization. We discussed the benefits of becoming
members and shared ideas of how to successfully run a small chorus.
Following that evening, there was a fantastic uptake of ‘jobs’, with everyone
itching to give their talents and time to be a part of the running of the chorus.
Soon, it was time of us to start forming a Christmas repertoire - from
scratch! We were delighted to have so many local bookings, the highlight
being a very special sing-out in Central London with Region 31’s local chorus,
the London City Singers. On December 21st, we battled the snow, ice and
freezing temperatures to sing at one of the most famous landmarks in the capital
city, Trafalgar Square. With the twenty metre high Christmas Tree and the
towering Nelson's Column as the backdrop,
we entertained crowds of Londoners and
tourists alike with fun, festive Christmas
songs. It was a truly magical experience and
was most certainly the highlight of our year.
As we celebrate our first birthday, we
are looking forward to 2011 and all that it is
shaping up to be. We hope to compete in
Region 31’s convention in May. Our members
are excited to meet many of other fellow
barbershoppers and experience the fun of a
regional convention.
We feel that within the last year,
Prospective Vocal Dimension Chorus has
grown into a fantastic group – great singing,
camaraderie and fun. Here’s to 2011!
Claire Miskin, Marketing/Communications
Coordinator
Prospective Vocal Dimension Chorus
Region 31
Prospective K-Town Sound Show Chorus
in our short time together, and we’re not stopping now! We’ve got Guest Nights
planned, several local performances on the calendar, learning music for our
first annual show in the fall and getting prepared to make our debut on the
Contest Stage in March 2012. We’re pretty proud of ourselves and cannot wait
to plan a our charter party.
Cathy Bilbrey, Assistant Director
K-Town Sound Show Chorus
Region 23
Prospective Vocal Dimension Chorus
The last time we wrote we were still on a high from a fantastic debut at
the Bournemouth Music Festival. Since then, following some great local press
coverage, we steadily grew in numbers throughout the fall. Founder members,
otherwise known as Encore! Quartet, took everyone through the various steps
Prospective Vocal Dimension Chorus
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July 20-23, 2011
ACHIEVING
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