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Barbershoppin'
the Big Easy!
Sweet Adelines International
73rd Annual Convention and Competition
Sept. 16-21, 2019 • New Orleans, La., USA
Table of
Contents
Sweet Adelines
Find Your Voice. International
3 President’s Welcome
4 Executive Committee and International Board of Directors
Education 10-11 Convention Assistants & VIP Ribbons
INVinEySouTrself Symposium 12
13
14-16
Harmony Bazaar Hours & General Information
Harmony Bazaar Floor Map & Exhibitors
Schedule of Events
EMPOWER
17 Education Classes
others
18 Area Map
19 General Attendee Busing Schedule
July 22-26, 2020
SINasGone
20 Mass Sing
San Antonio, TX
United States 21 Songwriting Contest Songs
22-24 Judging Panels, Emcees, Webcasters
28-29 Harmony Classic Chorus Competition
30-34 International Quartet Semifinals
38-40 International Chorus Semifinals
42-44 International Quartet Finals
48-51 International Chorus Finals
Save the Date!
54-57 Past Conventions and Champions
57 Past Lifetime Achievement
58 Past Ann Gooch, Harmony Achievement, NAfME & CMEA Award Recipients
59 Chapter Longevity Awards
60 Past International Presidents
61-67 Songs
IES 2020 • Rising Star Quartet Contest 2020
Sweet Adelines International
Mission Statement
Elevating women singers worldwide through education, performance, and competition in
barbershop harmony and a cappella music.
Vision Statement
Registration opens January 2, 2020 Inspiring and empowering voices to joyfully harmonize the world.
Watch for more details coming soon!
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h a t i s l i f e o n
W
ah i g h n o t e ?
It’s the first time your voice blends into a magical ringing chord. Welcome to
It’s arranging a piece of music—and then hearing your
arrangement sung for the first time onstage.
New Orleans
It’s conversation after rehearsal and laughter on the I’m thrilled to welcome you to the 2019 International Convention and Competition in the enchant-
ing city of New Orleans! Known for its fascinating multi-cultural history, vibrant spirit, and amazing
way home from performance.
music, “The Big Easy” is the perfect setting for our week of joyful song and celebration. As we enjoy
all that New Orleans has to offer, the spirit of the city will undoubtedly unite with the spirit of
It’s seeing your granddaughter welcomed into the chorus Sweet Adelines. I cannot wait to experience all that we will bring to the Crescent City and, likewise,
that has brought you so much joy. to see how our hearts and minds will be enriched by this remarkable locale!
It’s all this and more. Our annual tradition of presenting the most awe-inspiring performances at the international
competition is destined to fill our hearts, yet again, with wonder and amazement. The same can
It’s what you give when you donate to Sweet Adelines International. be said of the brilliant education classes offered throughout the week. I’m confident you will find
no shortage of opportunities to fill each day with something new and exciting to do! Let the good
times roll!
Our Life on a High Note Campaign runs September 1 – December 31, 2019. Our goal is to Please be sure to join me on Tuesday evening, before the 2019 Harmony Classic competitions,
raise $150,000 to support programs through the Young Singers Foundation, Young Women in for my State of the Organization address. This year’s address will focus on our new Sweet Adelines
Harmony, and The Overtone Society. When you give to Life on a High Note, you’re helping to International Vision, Guiding Principles, Strategic Plan and what they mean to YOU and your life as
support our mission of Elevating women singers worldwide through education, performance, and a Sweet Adeline. Be among the first to know where Sweet Adelines International is going and how
competition in barbershop harmony and a cappella music. we, together, are going to get there over the next five years. It’s sure to be an inspiring way to kick
off our week of harmonizing the world! Have a wonderful convention and, if you are competing,
To donate or find out more, visit www.sweetadelines.com/give, break a beignet!
text “Support” to 1.918.992.4838 (U.S. phone numbers only),
or contact philanthropy@sweetadelines.com. Yours, in harmony,
Patty
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Sweet Adelines International
2019-2020 Executive Committee
ATTENTION! The Smoothie King Center requires all bags to be checked
before entering the venue. Please allow extra time for the
routine bag check each day prior to entering the competition
venue. Backpacks and luggage are NOT allowed. Personal,
reusable beverage containers or bottles of water will be
permitted. No beverages may conflict with the New Orleans
Pelicans beverage sponsor who has been granted exclusive
rights (e.g., Coca-Cola brands including Dasani® are allowed.)
Standing, left to right: Thérèse Antonini (Secretary) and
Jeanne d'Arc "JD" Crowe (Treasurer)
Seated, left to right: Paula Davis (Immediate Past President),
Patty Cobb Baker (International President) and Joan Boutilier (President-elect) NOTICE OF
2019-2020 International Board of Directors FILMING AND
PHOTOGRAPHY
When you enter a Sweet Adelines International event or program, you enter an area where
photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises,
you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/
their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts,
promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or
any other purpose by Sweet Adelines and its affiliates and representatives. Images,
photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar Sweet Adelines events in the
future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of Sweet Adelines. You release
Sweet Adelines, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from
any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of
interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. By entering
the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or
royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or
other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use,
exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee
Standing, left to right: Sharon Cartwright, Renée Porzel, Cammi MacKinlay,
for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve
Mary Rhea, Leslie Galbreath, Jenny Harris, Janice McKenna
any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Sweet Adelines or the person or entity
Seated, left to right: Jeanne d'Arc "JD" Crowe, Paula Davis, designated to do so by Sweet Adelines. You have been fully informed of your consent,
Patty Cobb Baker, Joan Boutilier, and Thérèse Antonini waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.
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SING. SHOP. REPEAT.
r e a t t h i n g s ,
Shop convention essentials, educational CDs,
W i n g
learning materials, new products (featuring the
new Sweet Adelines logo) and more at
Sweet Adelines International Sales in Harmony Bazaar!
1 2
1. International
Convention
Charm $6.50
A convention classic!
This silver-plated
commemorative support y o u n g s i n g e r s !
charm hits all the
right notes.
2. Competing
Chorus Bag $13
This commemorative tote
includes a zipper on
3 the top to safely secure
your belongings while
supporting all competing
choruses!
Place your bid on a wide variety of exciting items and
experiences at the Young Singers Foundation Silent Auction
3. Coffee Mug $9.75 in Harmony Bazaar!
Keep your vocal chords
hydrated and your coffee
close with this voice part The Silent Auction is open during regular Harmony Bazaar
mug. Available in Tenor,
Lead, Baritone and Bass. hours, and bidding closes on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Winning
bidders may pick up their items at closing time or make
4. Flashlight $5 arrangements at the booth. All proceeds go to the Young
Find any dropped notes with
4 5 this keychain flashlight. Singers Foundation to provide grants and scholarships for
young women.
5. Wine Opener $7
Wine-not open a bottle with
this handy tool?
6 6. Hot/Cold Pack $4.5O
Thank you
Keep your cool or stay warm
with this hot/cold pack!
(in between performances,
of course). for your continued support of the
Young Singers Foundation!
Prices listed in USD.
Visit Sweet Adelines International Sales in Harmony Bazaar and shop early for the best selection!
To learn more about the Young Singers Foundation,
Quantities limited on all items. please visit www.youngsingersfoundation.com.
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Support
Life on a High Note…
Life on a
the easy way! High Note.
T-Shirts!
Available at the 2019 Commemorative Apparel Booth
in Harmony Bazaar.
A new way to donate to
Sweet Adelines International
from the comfort of your
own phone.
Text Support to 1.918.992.4838
to make a donation today!*
*Available for U.S. phone numbers only.
VIP Ribbons
Convention VIP Ribbons are available at the Sweet Adelines International Headquarters Desk inside Harmony Bazaar.
Ribbons can be attached to the convention badge to identify the wearer as an international appointee,
participant in an international program or an elected organizational leader.
Assistants *Only those celebrating their 50/60-year membership this year will receive these ribbons.
ARRANGER
(AS OF PRESS TIME) 50 YEAR MEMBER* 60 YEAR MEMBER* CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
COMPETITION CONVENTION
Thank you for your time CERTIFIED ARRANGER
COORDINATOR ASSISTANT
CORONET DIRECTORS CERTIFICATION
Suzanne Askin Kelli Hinton Ronda Perez DIRECTOR
CLUB BOARD PROGRAM
Bridget Barrett Terri Hollingsworth Linda Polley
Rebecca Baughan Jake Hopwood Euna Poole
Pattee Bender Laura Horansky Pam Preston EDITORIAL REVIEW EDUCATION DIRECTION
EMERITA
Ann Berg Judy Horn Donna Prozcaka BOARD COMMITTEE
Arlene Blackmer Carolyn Hudler Cheryl D. Pyle
Peggy Blake Jackie Jackson Phyllis Quast
Angela Blank Coral Johnson Annette Quimby
EXHIBITOR FIRST TIMER GROUPIE
Robyn Bohls Holly-Jean Kadonaga Vicki Raichl
Cheri Bowers Margy Kaiser Donna Robinson INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL
Deidra Brown Colleen Karl Barbara Rolison INAUGURAL DONOR
BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEE MEMBER
Mary Bruess Marci Keller Donna Saunders
Carol Burghardt Eileen Kemp Janice Kay Shea
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL
Kirby Cass Betty Jo Kraus Jeanne Simpson
Faline Christensen Toni Kreitzer Kim Snellenberger FACULTY JUDGE PRESIDENT
Val Clark Dee Lahr Janie Soslow
Bernie Claytor Do Lahr Sharon Stockstad INTERNATIONAL JUDGE SPECIALIST LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Margie Colbert Judy Lang Milaka Christensen Stringham TASK FORCE AWARD WINNER
Kristina Collins Patti Lavernoich Felecia A. Summy
Chris Constable Allison Lew Kathy Swenson MASTER
Debbie Culp Shanda Christensen Ludlow Trudie E. Thompson MASTER ARRANGER MASTER DIRECTOR DIRECTOR 700
Sue DeBruler Anita Maclarin Denise Thomson
Sue Englebert Hilda Mancillas Sharon Tosi
NOMINATING
Jeana Evans Mary Marmer Shannon Underwood MASTER FACULTY PANEL SECRETARY
Kristin Farwig Jan Matthews Kate Veeder
COMMITTEE
Patti Feifer Colleen McCormick Marci Haack Weatherford
Anne Fenton Elizabeth McCurdy Jayne Weikel PAST INTERNATIONAL PROUD SINGER REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
Mary Anne Ferazzi Janet Moe Brenda Wells PRESIDENT COMMITTEE
Denise Fly Keturah Christensen Moller Kellie Welsh
Anna Mae Garner Judy Morton Melody Whidden REGIONAL REGIONAL YWIH THE OVERTONE SOCIETY
Pat Gasper Nancy H. Muth Leigh Whitelaw MANAGEMENT TEAM COORDINATOR DIAMOND DONOR
Malauna Christensen Gibby Toula Oberlies Alice Williams
Lou Gordon Carol S. Pann Carin Williamson THE OVERTONE SOCIETY THE OVERTONE SOCIETY THE OVERTONE SOCIETY
Jane Greer Shelley Pardis Michele Woodward EMERALD DONOR RUBY DONOR SAPPHIRE DONOR
Sharon Guardino Pam Parish Susan Zura
Carolyn Hamilton Laurie Parkinson
Annie Hayes Monica Parsons
WORLDWIDE YSF ADVANCEMENT YWIH PROGRAM
COMMITTEE COMMITTEE COORDINATORS
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Harmony Bazaar Exhibitors
Harmony Bazaar Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd Floor) • New Orleans Marriott
Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd Floor) • New Orleans Marriott
Monday, September 16: 2-8 p.m. Thursday, September 19: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 15
Tuesday, September 17: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, September 20: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 1. YSF Silent Auction
Wednesday, September 18: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, September 21: 9 a.m.-Noon 2. HQ/Registration/TOS
(Registration Monday and Tuesday only)
Please note that Registration/Will Call 3. Flights of Fantasy
will move after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday 4. International Sales 14
to the Smoothie King Center Box Office 5. Beau Ties 16
and will remain there throughout the week. 6. A-2 Fay, LLC 19
17 13 12 10
7. Beads N More
8. Noka Posh 20 9
Headquarters Desk: International Sales: 9. Elite Cosmetics
• General Convention Information Shop convention necessities, education materials 10. Foozys By Ellen 8
and new products at International Sales. 11. Rhinestone Marketplace 18 11
• Lost and Found
12. Turnerville Klip Pockets 21
• Ribbons The Overtone Society: 13. Infinite Aloe
• Louisville Early Registration Stop by to donate and bid on two airline tickets. 14. Coastal Reflections 7
(after Early Registration on Tuesday) 15. Convention Apparel
• Convention Programs (quantities limited)
YSF Silent Auction:
16. Laurad Designs 22
Bid on a variety of items supporting young
17. It's a Hoot!
• Registration Desk: All-Event Registration, female singers at the Young Singers Foundation
Single-Event Regisitration silent auction.
18. Unique Fashions 6
19. Harmony Travel 23 4
20. Ashley By Design
21. Gold Medal Ideas
22. Color Street 5
Registration/Will Call 23.
24.
Coronet Club
Lady Jayne
Hours & Location
(All Event Registrations and Single Event Registration) 24 3
Entrance
Monday, September 16: 2–8 p.m. • Harmony Bazaar (Monday and Tuesday Only) 2
Tuesday, September 17: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • Harmony Bazaar (Monday and Tuesday Only)
Tuesday, September 17: 5–7 p.m. • Smoothie King Center Box Office
Wednesday, September 18: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Smoothie King Center Box Office
Escalators
Thursday, September 19: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Smoothie King Center Box Office to 1st Floor
1 Lobby
Friday, September 20: 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. • Smoothie King Center Box Office
Saturday, September 21: 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. • Smoothie King Center Box Office
For more information about our vendors, visit the Harmony Bazaar section at
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www.sweetadelines.com/NewOrleans
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Schedule of Events Tuesday, Sept. 17
Event Time Location
WHEN YOU SEE THIS ICON, THE DENOTED EVENT IS BEING
BROADCAST LIVE ONLINE AT WWW.SWEETADSWEBCAST.COM. Coronet Club Reunion 1:30-2 p.m. By Invitation Only
Sheraton, Armstrong Ballroom (8th Floor)
*Doors open 1 hour prior to competitions and State of the Organization address. General busing begins 1 hour and 15 minutes prior
to program start times. All times, events, and locations are in CDT and subject to change. Arranging: Start to Finish 1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Sheraton, Bayside C (4th floor)
By Invitation Only
Monday, Sept. 16 Coronet Club Quartet Reception 2-3 p.m. Sheraton, Armstrong Ballroom (8th Floor)
Event Time Location Registration/Will Call 5–7 p.m. Smoothie King Center Box Office
Marriott, Galerie 3, Carondelet
Riser Rehearsals 7 a.m.–11 p.m. State of the Organization* 5:15–6 p.m. Smoothie King Center (open seating)
Sheraton, Napoleon B1 & B2
By Invitation Only Harmony Classic* 6–10:30 p.m. Smoothie King Center (open seating)
RMT Training 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sheraton, Bayside A & B (4th floor)
Sing Your Part Smart 9–10:15 a.m. Sheraton, Borgne (3rd floor)
Unit Sound 10:30–11:45 a.m. Sheraton, Borgne (3rd floor)
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Event Time Location
Showmanship Myths Busted! 1–2:30 p.m. Sheraton, Borgne (3rd floor)
Marriott, Galerie 3, Carondelet
Harmony Parade Riser Rehearsals 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
1–4:30 p.m. Sheraton, Napoleon D2 & D3 (3rd floor) Sheraton, Napoleon B1 & B2
(Registration Full)
YWIH Coordinator Breakfast 7:30–9 a.m. By Invitation Only
Harmony Bazaar 2–8 p.m. Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor) Sheraton, Maurepas (3rd floor)
Registration/Will Call 2–8 p.m. Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor) By Invitation Only
50/60 Year Anniversary Breakfast 8–9:30 a.m. Sheraton, Borgne (3rd floor)
Mass Sing Class 3–4:30 p.m. Sheraton, Borgne (3rd floor)
Harmony Bazaar 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)
Harmony Classic Competitor Check-in 3–4 p.m. Sheraton, Grand Ballroom E (5th floor)
Registration/Will Call 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Smoothie King Center Box Office
Tuesday, Sept. 17 Quartet Semifinals* 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Smoothie King Center
Event Time Location
TOS Lounge Noon–8 p.m. By Invitation Only
Marriott, Galerie 3, Carondelet Smoothie King Center
Riser Rehearsals 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sheraton, Napoleon B1 & B2
Quartet Finalist Briefing End of Contest Smoothie King Center
Louisville 2020 Early Registration 8–9 a.m. Marriott 1st Floor Lobby (Near M Lounge)
Harmony Bazaar 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)
Thursday, Sept. 19
Registration/Will Call 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)
Event Time Location
Diversity Workshop 9 a.m.–Noon Sheraton, Bayside A & B (4th floor)
Marriott, Galerie 3, Carondelet
Quartet Competitor Check-in 9–9:30 a.m. Sheraton Grand Ballroom E (5th floor) Riser Rehearsals 7 a.m.–11 p.m.
Sheraton, Napoleon B1 & B2
YWIH Youth Festival 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Marriott, Galerie 6 (2nd floor) Past International President’s Breakfast 8–9:30 a.m. By Invitation Only
Chorus Competitor Check-in 9:40–10:10 a.m. Sheraton Grand Ballroom E (5th floor) Harmony Bazaar 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)
Tech Rehearsal 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Smoothie King Center Registration/Will Call 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Smoothie King Center Box Office
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Event
Thursday, Sept. 19
Time Location
Education Classes
Chorus Semifinals* 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Smoothie King Center
MONDAY A.M. CLASSES
TOS Lounge Noon–8 p.m. By Invitation Only
Smoothie King Center RMT TRAINING • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sheraton New Orleans (By Invitation Only)
By Invitation Only SING YOUR PART SMART • 9-10:15 a.m.
International President’s Reception 9:30–11 p.m. Marriott, Riverview 1 & 2 Sheraton New Orleans - Borgne (3rd floor) • Peggy Gram
It's all about that bass…and baritone…and lead…and tenor! Learn to Sing Your Part Smart with International faculty
Chorus Finalist Briefing End of Contest Smoothie King Center member and two-time International Quartet Champion Peggy Gram (Ginger ‘n’ Jazz, Rumors).
UNIT SOUND • 10:30-11:45 a.m. • Sheraton New Orleans - Borgne (3rd floor) • Peggy Gram
Get it together! Your sound, that is. Join International faculty member and two-time International Quartet Champion
Peggy Gram (Ginger ‘n’ Jazz, Rumors).
Friday, Sept. 20 MONDAY P.M. CLASSES
Event Time Location HARMONY PARADE • 1-4:30 p.m.
Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet Sheraton New Orleans - Napoleon D2 and D3 (3rd floor) • Registration Full
Quartet Music Education Class 9–10:15 a.m. (3rd floor) Mary Rhea and Corinna Garriock
Harmony Bazaar 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor) SHOWMANSHIP MYTHS BUSTED! • 1-2:30 p.m.
Sheraton New Orleans - Borgne (3rd floor) • Becki Hine
Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet Do I really need to cover up my tattoo for competition? What do the judges mean by “unity?” Get some answers at
Mass Sing 10:30–11 a.m. (3rd floor) Showmanship Judge Specialist Becki Hine’s Showmanship Myths class.
Registration/Will Call 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Smoothie King Center Box Office MASS SING CLASS • 3-4:30 p.m. • Sheraton New Orleans - Borgne (3rd floor) • Tori Postma
Make a big sound in the Big Easy! Join the Mass Sing Class with Tori Postma (Certified International faculty member).
Quartet Finals* 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Smoothie King Center
TUESDAY CLASSES
TOS Lounge 11:30 a.m.– By Invitation Only
Announcment of Winners Smoothie King Center DIVERSITY WORKSHOP • 9 a.m. – Noon
Sheraton New Orleans – Bayside A & B (4th floor) • Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
Smoothie King Center This hands-on workshop focuses on the development of a Chorus Toolkit that will provide resources to help choruses
Coronet Club Show 8–10:30 p.m. (Coronet Club Tickets Sold Separately) become more inclusive. Workshop participants will gather in groups to provide feedback on various Toolkit components.
YWIH YOUTH FESTIVAL • 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (ends with performance at Smoothie King Center)
Marriott, Galerie 6
Saturday, Sept. 21 ARRANGING: START TO FINISH • 1:30–3 p.m.
Sheraton New Orleans – Bayside C (4th floor) • Kay Bromert & Jean Flinn
Event Time Location Learn about topics such as song selection, copyright basics and the eleven barbershop chords.
Harmony Bazaar 9 a.m.–Noon Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor) ACP TESTING • 1:30–3 p.m. (By Invitation Only)
Sheraton New Orleans – Oak Alley (4th floor)
Chorus Music Education Class 9–10:30 a.m. Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet
(3rd floor) FRIDAY
QUARTET MUSIC EDUCATION CLASS • 9-10:15 a.m.
Registration/Will Call 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Smoothie King Center Box Office New Orleans Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet (3rd floor)
Led by the 2018 International Champion Quartet, Lustre
Chorus Finals* 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Smoothie King Center
11:30 a.m.– By Invitation Only SATURDAY
TOS Lounge Announcment of Winners Smoothie King Center CHORUS MUSIC EDUCATION CLASS • 9-10:30 a.m.
New Orleans Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet (3rd floor)
Coronet Clubhouse 9:30 p.m.–Midnight Sheraton, Armstrong Ballroom (8th floor) Led by the 2019 International Champion Chorus, Scottsdale Chorus
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Area Map General Attendee
St. Charles Av
Dryades St
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DISTRICT
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Harmony Classic Competition 5:15–10:30 p.m.
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Howard Ave Busing Available 4 p.m.–End of Contest
U.S. POST OFFICE
NATIONAL
MUSEUM
General busing will be available
WWII
Last bus from hotels will depart at 10 p.m.
MERCEDES-BENZ
for those staying within the
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OF SOUTHERN
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CHAMPIONS
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official housing block during peak
ARTS CENTER
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Thursday, Sept. 19
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• Sheraton New Orleans Event Time
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Quartet Finals 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
CANAL
PLACE
Basin St
block and booked through the Sweet
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Adelines International Housing Busing Available 10:15 a.m.–End of Contest
Reservation System will be accepted.
OF THE AMERICAS
AQUARIUM
Last bus from hotels will depart at 4:30 p.m.
Bus passes will not be available for
CEMETERY NO. 2
IMAX THEATRE
purchase in New Orleans.
ST. LOUIS
Coronet Club Show 8–10:30 p.m.
RIVERFRONT PARK
WOLDENBERG
POLICE STATION
QUARTER
FRENCH
Busing Available 6:45–End of Show
Busing will begin one hour and
CEMETERY
ST. LOUIS
NO. 1
STATION
POLICE
FRENCH QUARTER
fifteen minutes prior to competition
COURTHOUSE
STATE
Last bus from hotels will depart at 10 p.m.
start time.
VIEUX CARRÉ
TOURIST INFO
Saturday, Sept. 21
BASIN ST.
STATION
CENTER
7. Holiday Inn New Orleans
6. St. James Hotel
5. Wyndham French Quarter
4. La Galerie Hotel
3. Sheraton
2. New Orleans Marriott
1. Smoothie
STATE MUSEUM
LOUISIANA
Event Time
DOCKS
RIVERBOAT New Orleans
ADA Vehicles will be
JACKSON
BREWERY
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N. Rampart St
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SQUARE
King Center
ST. LOUIS
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shuttle information or to
MOON WALK
Busing Available 10:15 a.m.–End of Contest
PERFORMING
schedule ADA pickup.
JACKSON
MAHALIA
THEATER
FOR THE
ARTS
Last bus from hotels will depart at 6 p.m.
CAFE DU
MONDE
CENTER
INFORMATION
VISITOR
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2020 HARMONY CLASSIC DIVISION A CHAMPION CHORUS:
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1. A Cappella Unlimited Chorus, #10 4. Vermillion Valley Show Chorus, #3
San Marcos, Texas Pontiac, Ill.
Kathryn Dane, Director Kathryn Filipiak, Director
2. Limestone City Voices Chorus, #16 5. Wichita Chorus, #25 Harmony Classic Division AA
Elginburg, Ontario, Canada
Kristin Stevens, Director
Wichita, Kan.
Melynnie Williams, Director Awards Presentation
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Manchester, Conn. Wellington City Chorus, #35
Laurel Strielkauskas, Director 2019 Harmony Classic Division AA Champion Chorus
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1. Diablo Vista Chorus, #12 4. Grand Rapids Chorus, #17
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Joliet, Ill. Quentin, Pa.
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The Winners' Song – Page 66
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Quartet Semifinals 14. C’est la Vie 20. Tenacious
First Session • 10 a.m.–3 p.m. #21, Gilbert, Ariz, 2019
Caitlin Klemballa (t) Scottsdale Chorus
#4, Powell, Ohio, 2016
Shannon Lange (t) Scioto Valley Chorus
Melanie Barker Esquivias (l) Scottsdale Chorus Chelsea Selvaggio (l) Scioto Valley Chorus
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Corinna Garriock Krista Moller (bt) Scottsdale Chorus Tracy Marcarello (bt) Scioto Valley Chorus
Mic Tester: Lustre, 2018 International Champion Quartet Taylor Daniels (bs) Scottsdale Chorus Connie Brant (bs) Scioto Valley Chorus
The following list was compiled from information provided on official entry forms for the
2019 International Competition. Personnel are listed in order: tenor, lead, baritone, bass. Locations are those of 15. Gig-a-bite 21. Lucille
the quartet contact. Date indicates year in which the quartet last won its regional contest. #32, Torshälla, Sweden, 2019, W #17, Burbank, Calif., 2019
“W” indicates the quartet was a Wildcard in that year. Annika Christensen (t) Key Town Eskilstuna Chorus Erin Cardin (t) Scottsdale Chorus
Jeanette Gellervik (l) Rönninge Show Chorus Jennifer Recker (l) Chapter-at-Large, #17
1. Viva! 8. Spice Kirsten Braun (bt) Rönninge Show Chorus Emily O’Brien (bt) Harborlites Chorus
#9, Wesley Chapel, Fla., 2018 #6, Brooklyn Park, Minn., 2019 Marie Henriksson-Jalonen (bs) Rönninge Show Chorus Loren Vaughn (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #15
Patty Cobb Baker (t) Harborlites Chorus Angela Blackwood (t) Chapter-at-Large, #6
Gina Baker (l) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Heidi Dick (l) City of Lakes Chorus 16. Saffron 22. Girl Talk
Chris DeRosa (bt) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Liz Miller (bt) City of Lakes Chorus #1, Newtown, Conn., 2019, W #2, Haslett, Mich., 2019, W
Peggy Jones (bs) Carolina Harmony Chorus Jan Rick (bs) City of Lakes Chorus Christine Bulgini (t) Chapter-at-Large, #1 Staci Slamka (t) Chapter-at-Large, #2
Amanda Fowski (l) Chapter-at-Large, #1 Holli Slamka (l) Chapter-at-Large, #2
2. Sparkle! 9. TITANIUM Heather Brooks (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #19 Kathryn Summers (bt) Motor City Blend Chorus
#6, Robbinsdale, Minn. 2018 #25, Frisco, Texas, 2017 Sue Berry (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #1 Kendra LaPointe (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #2
Barbara Graham (t) Chapter-at-Large, #6 Connie Light (t) Rich-Tone Chorus
Julie Hagstrom (l) Pacific Sound Chorus Melody White (l) Rich-Tone Chorus 17. RetroActive 23. PrimeTime
Lisa Kvigne Case (bt) City of Lakes Chorus Holly Fisher (bt) Rich-Tone Chorus #12, Manteca, Calif., 2019 #13, Burlington, Wash., 2017
Marcia Starnes (bs) City of Lakes Chorus Lindsay Chartier-Holdeman (bs) Andi Giles (t) Pacific Empire Chorus Sylvia Posso (t) Chapter-at-Large, #13
Chapter-at-Large, #25 Stephanie Beard (l) Pacific Empire Chorus Katy Hawley (l) Song of Seattle Chorus
3. Obsession Patty Pennycook (bt) Pacific Empire Chorus Patti Burklund (bt) Voices Northwest Chorus
#34, Ashmore, QLD, Australia, 2019, W 10. All Fired Up Susan Smith (bs) Pacific Empire Chorus Sonja Mejlaender (bs) Song of Seattle Chorus
Jules Beckitt (t) Vocalescence Chorus #19, Enola, Pa., 2019, W
Nicky McGrath (l) Vocalescence Chorus Amanda Marshall (t) Chapter-at-Large, #19 18. Take 4
Avery Vaughn (bt) Vocalescence Chorus Alicia Carter (l) Chapter-at-Large, #19 #5, Kansas City, Mo., 2019
Jenifer Howson (bs) Vocalescence Chorus Dawn Clifford (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #19 Melissa VanHousen (t) Chapter-at-Large, #5
Laura Cleverly (bs) Vienna-Falls Chorus Chacey Rembecki (l) Chapter-at-Large, #5
4. Ruby Blue Kristen Drummond-Mance (bt) Vocal Standard Chorus
#8, Aurora, Colo., 2019 11. Don’t Call Me Shirley Wendy Spilker (bs) Women of Note Chorus
Cindy Wadsley (t) Skyline Chorus #4, Mount Juliet, Tenn., 2019, W
Rebecca Richards (l) High Country Chorus Deb Box (t) Tune Town Show Chorus 19. Ambush
Heather Tavel (bt) High Country Chorus Becca Grimmer (l) Tune Town Show Chorus #32, Södertälje, Sweden, 2019
Joceyln Nguyen-Reed (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #8 Caki Gray (bt) Tune Town Show Chorus Erica Anna Forsgren (t) Chapter-at-Large, #32
Robin Williams (bs) Tune Town Show Chorus Ann-Louise Svensson (l) Rönninge Show Chorus
5. Debacle Karin Sjöblom (bt) Rönninge Show Chorus
#34, Giralang, ACT, Australia, 2019, W Eva Stahl (bs) Rönninge Show Chorus
Georgina Spencer (t) Brindabella Chorus
Caitlin Launt (l) Brindabella Chorus
Tanya Kavanagh (bt) Brindabella Chorus
Glenda Lloyd (bs) Brindabella Chorus
6. Wink 12. Duly Noted
#13, Port Angeles, Wash., 2019 #9, Tampa, Fla., 2019, W
Kay Keating (t) Chapter-at-Large, #13 Raegan Stauffer (t) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus PERSONAL PHOTOS OR VIDEOS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Melanie McGuire (l) Olympia Chorus Madison Slamka (l) Spirit of the Gulf Chorus
Megan Hofkamp (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #13 KaleyAnna Raabe (bt) Spirit of the Gulf Chorus For the safety of our competitors and the greater enjoyment of our
Connie Alward (bs) Grand Olympics Chorus Emily Hitt (bs) Spirit of the Gulf Chorus audience members, personal photos, videos and livestreaming are strictly
prohibited inside the competition venue. As in years past, Sweet Adelines
7. The Vibe 13. Harmony International Headquarters staff and contracted personnel will be taking
#2, Jackson, Mich., 2019 #15, North Baldwin, N.Y., 2019
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Abby Sella (t) Chapter-at-Large, #2 Diane Duff (t) Greater Nassau Chorus
Sarah Eggerstedt (l) Chapter-at-Large, #2 Heidi Wilson (l) Chapter-at-Large, #25 the convention in designated areas. See pg. 7 for more details on video,
Heather Kingham (bt) Grand Traverse Show Chorus Harriette Walters (bt) Greater Nassau Chorus recording and photography policies.
Trisha Coley (bs) Carolina Harmony Chorus Leigh Anne Dorman (bs) Greater Nassau Chorus
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Quartet Semifinals 37. Essence
#10, Sanford, N.C., 2019
43. S.L.A.M!
#16, Aurora, Ontario, Canada, 2019
Second Session • 4:25–9:30 p.m. Katarina Pano (t) Chapter-at-Large, #10
Melissa Linnenburger (l) Rich-Tone Chorus
Linda Morrison (t) Pineridge Chorus
Martha DeClerq (l) York Harmony Chorus
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Caitlin Castelino Kerry Parker (bt) Alamo Metro Chorus Stephanie Foley (bt) North Metro Chorus
Tianna Coffey (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #10 Annmarie Foley (bs) North Metro Chorus
24. Presto! 31. Famous Janes
#14, Madison, Tenn., 2019 #19, Alexandria, Va., 2019, W 38. Wicked 44. Milli Blink
Lindsay Patrick (t) Song of Atlanta Chorus Sue Taylor (t) #17, Murrysville, Pa., 2019, W #32, Täby, Sweden, 2018
Jennifer Cooke (l) Scenic City Chorus Harbor City Music Company Chorus Nancy Conway (t) Greater Harmony Chorus Hillevi Martinsson Billinger (t) Rönninge Show Chorus
Kathe Schellman (bt) Song of Atlanta Chorus Jen Kuethe (l) Katie Accetta (l) Greater Harmony Chorus Annika Krook (l) Rönninge Show Chorus
Kay Crouch (bs) Metro Nashville Chorus Harbor City Music Company Chorus Alyssa Lang (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #17 Maria Fabiansson (bt) Rönninge Show Chorus
Kate Mannherz (bt) Allison Hengelsberg (bs) Greater Harmony Chorus Susanna Berndts (bs) Rönninge Show Chorus
25. Rendition Harbor City Music Company Chorus
#25, Lubbock, Texas, 2019 Amanda Clements (bs) 39. ROXY 45. Glamour
Tracy Ferdman (t) Rich-Tone Chorus Harbor City Music Company Chorus #35, Wellington, New Zealand, 2019 #4, Columbus, Ohio, 2016
Kayla Fuller (l) Rich-Tone Chorus Elizabeth Moncrieff (t) Wellington City Chorus Stacey St. John (t), Chapter-at-Large, #4
Courtney Robinson (bt) Rich-Tone Chorus 32. SwingTime Jocosa Bruce (l) Greater Auckland Chorus Deidra Ekins (l), Chapter-at-Large, #4
Teresa Batten (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #25 #11, Newbury Park, Calif., 2019 Claire Takacs (bt) Wellington City Chorus Kim Gray (bt) Greater Harrisburg Chorus
Sally McLeish (t) Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus Shelley Phillips (bs) Wellington City Chorus Gretchen Holloway (bs), Scioto Valley Chorus
26. No Strings Shawnna Allen (l) Carpe Diem Chorus
#26, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2019 Courtney Anderson-Georges (bt) Carpe Diem Chorus 40. Fortuity 46. Windsor - Withdrawn
Stephanie Ball (t) Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus Susan Kegley (bs) Pacific Sound Chorus #31, St. Austell, Cornwall, UK, 2018 #9, Saint Peters, Mo., 2015
Jennifer Auld-Roach (l) Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus Veryan Zimber (t) Chapter-at-Large, #31 Mary Sarah Johnson (t) Chapter-at-Large, #9
Karri Quan (bt) Lions Gate Chorus 33. Infinity Gemma Fox (l) Chapter-at-Large, #31 Ashley Espinoza (l) Chapter-at-Large, #9
Laura Holmes (bs) Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus #4, Knoxville, Tenn., 2019 Sarah Netherton (bt) Acappella Sound Chorus Lexi Moroni (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #5
Kellie Phifer (t) K-Town Sound Show Chorus Sophie Hasson (bs) Viva Acappella Chorus Jenny Allen (bs) Spirit of the Gulf Chorus
27. Ringtones Leah Christian (l) K-Town Sound Show Chorus
#9, Bradenton, Fla., 2019 Joy Suellentrop (bt) Cincinnati Sound Chorus 41. The Ladies 47. Pizzazz!
Abbie Owens (t) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus Kris Wheaton (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #4 #10, Long Beach, Calif., 2018 #5, Tecumseh, Kan., 2017
Janelle Young (l) Chapter-at-Large, #9 Quincie Smith (t) A Cappella Unlimited Chorus Kelly Peterson (t) Heart of the Blue Ridge, #14
Lana Owens (bt) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus 34. GQ Caroline Beal (l) A Cappella Unlimited Chorus Susan Ives (l) Topeka Acappella Unlimited Chorus
Gari Brindle (bs) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus #19, Owings Mills, Md., 2019 Kimberly Newcomb (bt) Capital City Chorus Janice Mohr (bt) Topeka Acappella Unlimited Chorus
Amanda McNutt (t) Chapter-at-Large, #19 Ashley Brockman (bs) A Cappella Unlimited Chorus Maria Christian (bs) Song of the Lakes Chorus
28. Enchant - Withdrawn Katie Gillis (l) Chapter-at-Large, #19
#34, Aubin Grove, WA, Australia, 2019 Ali Hauger (bt) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus 42. Renegade
Joanne Oosterhoff (t) A Cappella West Chorus Katie MacDonald (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #19 #13, Puyallup, Wash., 2017
Avril Hughes (l) A Cappella West Chorus Rachel Pack (t) Jet Cities Chorus
Kirsten Richardson (bt) A Cappella West Chorus 35. Nightfall Alena Hemingway (l) Chapter-at-Large, #13
Lindsey Dyer (bs) A Cappella West Chorus #31, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK, 2019 Holly Davis (bt) A Cappella Joy Chorus
Emma Rollson (t) Heartbeat UK Chorus Bethany Frerichs (bs) Jet Cities Chorus
29. VOCE Alex Bowden (l) Heartbeat UK Chorus
#1, Agawam, Mass., 2019 Claire Booles (bt) Ignite UK Chorus
Deanna Sargent (t) Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus Ros Kipps (bs) Sheffield Harmony Chorus
Cheryl Brusket (l) Chapter-at-Large, #1
Angie Kunasek (bt) Millennium Magic Chorus
International Novice Quartet Award
Beth Paul (bs) Millennium Magic Chorus This award recognizes the highest-scoring quartet in the International Semifinals in
which two or more members have never before competed in the Semifinals and no
30. Up All Night member of the quartet is a previous International Quartet Champion. The quartet
#14, Fairfax, Va., 2018 36. PRISM must also achieve a minimum score of 960 points. The 1967 International Quartet
Sara Duffy (t) Vienna-Falls Chorus #3, Beach Park, Ill., 2019 Champions, Hurricane Honeys, sponsor the award presented to each member of
Allison Lynskey (l) Vienna-Falls Chorus Tori Adams (t) Vermillion Valley Show Chorus the winning quartet.
Heidi Wilson (bt) Vienna-Falls Chorus Jenelle Lambert (l) Melodeers Chorus
Kristen Lebryk (bs) Vienna-Falls Chorus Janet Masters (bt) Choral-Aires Chorus
Debbie Lee (bs) Choral-Aires Chorus INTERNATIONAL NOVICE QUARTET AWARD RECIPIENT:
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Closing Song
One Song At A Time - Page 62
Directed by Deanna Kastler, Spirit of the Gulf Chorus, #9
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Chorus Semifinals 24. Viva Acappella Chorus, #31 28. Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus, #25 33. Carolina Style Chorus, #14
First Session • 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Kent, England, UK, W
Gaynor Schofield, Director
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Frank Friedemann, Director
Conover, N.C.
Jean Danaher, Director
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Dale Syverson
Mic Tester: Highest-scoring chorus from the 2019 Harmony Classic Competition 25. Sacramento Valley Chorus, #12 29. San Diego Chorus, #21 34. Greater Nassau Chorus, #15
Sacramento, Calif., W San Diego, Calif. Baldwin, N.Y.
The following list was compiled from information provided on official entry forms for the 2019 International Dede Nibler, Director Kathleen Hansen, Director Harriette Walters, Director
Competition. “W” indicates the chorus qualified to compete in 2019 as a Wildcard.
26. Spirit of Syracuse Chorus, #15 30. Vienna-Falls Chorus, #14
Syracuse, N.Y., W Fairfax, Va., W
1. A Cappella West Chorus, #34 8. Houston Horizon Chorus, #10 14. Lions Gate Chorus, #26 Kay Crawford, Director Claire Gardiner, Director
Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia Houston, Texas Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Lindsey Dyer and Janet Burnett, Director Sandy Marron, Director 31. Canadian Showtime Chorus, #16
Joanne Oosterhoff, Directors Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
15. Bay Area Showcase Chorus, #12 Joe Connelly, Director
2. Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus, #26 San Jose, Calif.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, W Julie Starr, Director 32. Lady Luck Showtime Chorus, #11
Mary Hager, Director 27. Fox Valley Chorus, #6 Las Vegas, Nev.
9. Alaska Sound Celebration 16. Stockholm City Voices Neenah, Wis. Linda Kelly, Director
3. Shoreline Sound Chorus, #2 Chorus, #13 Chorus, #32 Heather Johnston, Director
St. Clair Shores, Mich. Anchorage, Alaska, W Stockholm, Sweden, W
Diane Catellane, Director Peggy Benton, Director Tindra Thor, Director
4. TuneTown Show Chorus, #4 10. Melodeers Chorus, #3 17. High Country Chorus, #8
Nashville, Tenn., W Northbrook, Ill. Wheatridge, Colo.
Rick Spencer, Director Jim Arns, Director Rebecca Richards, Director Special Performance
5. Forth Valley Chorus, #31 11. Harbor City Music Company Scottsdale Chorus, #21, 2019 International Champion Chorus
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK Chorus, #19 Directed by Lori Lyford, Scottsdale, Ariz
David Sangster, Director Baltimore, Md.
Michael Gellert, Director
6. Scioto Valley Chorus, #4
Dublin, Ohio
Kerry Denino, Director
12. Toast of Tampa Show Chorus, #9
Tampa, Fla. 2019 Ann Gooch Award
Tony DeRosa, Director Recipient: Patti Cooke, Bella A Cappella Chorus, #35
7. Vocal Standard Chorus, #5 Accepting on behalf of Patti Cooke: Leigh Whitelaw
Kansas City, Mo. 13. A Cappella Joy Chorus, #13 In 2001, the Ann Gooch Award was created in recognition of Ann’s lifelong dedication to Sweet
Rob Mance, Director Bellevue, Wash.
Adelines International and the advancement of barbershop education around the world. The
Nikki Blackmer, Director
award continues to be given annually to non-North American members who have contributed
significantly to the furtherance of barbershop in the worldwide arena.
2019 NAfME Award
Second Session • 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. National Association for Music Education
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Pam Pieson NAfME Presenter: Mike Blakeslee, NAfME Executive Director and CEO
Recipient: Susan Ives, Topeka Acappella Unlimited Chorus, #5
18. Christchurch City Chorus, #35 20. Rönninge Show Chorus, #32 22. Harmony on the Sound Chorus, #1 The NAfME Award is presented each year to an outstanding music educator who has achieved
Christchurch, New Zealand Rönninge, Sweden Trumbull, Conn. excellence in their field and made exceptional contributions to promoting the barbershop style in
Virginia Humphrey-Taylor, Director Britt-Heléne Bonnedahl and Karen Sweeters, Director schools. The International Board of Directors selects the award recipient from a pool of nominees
Anna Alvring, Directors submitted by the Regional Management Teams and Young Women in Harmony Coordinators. To
19. Top of the Rock Chorus, #25 23. Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus, #17 be eligible for the award, the nominees must be music educators as well as members of Sweet
Little Rock, Ark., W 21. Choral-Aires Chorus, #3 Pittsburgh, Pa. Adelines International and NAfME.
Kelly Causey, Director Elmhurst, Ill., W David Wallace, Director
Bonnie Fedyski and
Amy Brinkman, Directors
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Harmony Achievement Award Regional Regional
Presented by Kim Wonders, Director, Metro Nashville Chorus, #4
Small Large
Chorus Chorus
HARMONY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT:
Announcement of Chorus Finalists
Fill in the Order of Appearance below.
Most
1. ______________________________________________________________________________ Master Improved
2. ______________________________________________________________________________ Singer
3.______________________________________________________________________________
4.______________________________________________________________________________
1st Place
5.______________________________________________________________________________
International
6.______________________________________________________________________________
7.______________________________________________________________________________
8.______________________________________________________________________________
9.______________________________________________________________________________
10._____________________________________________________________________________
Regional
Harmony Quartet
Closing Song Classic
How We Sang Today – Page 64
Directed by Kim Wonders, Director, Metro Nashville Chorus, #4
International Medal
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