1:00 pm - Sweet Adelines International

“The bluest skies you’ve ever seen are in
Seattle. And the hills the greenest green,
in Seattle. Like a beautiful child, growing
up, free an’ w ild. Full of hopes and full of
fears, full of laughter, full of tears. Full of
dreams to last the years, in Seattle.”
— Seattle, sung by Perry Como/lyrics by Ernie Sheldon and Jack Keller
See You in Seattle, Wash.
International Convention
and Competition
October 19-23, 2010
table of contents
7
President’s Welcome
33 Quartet Finals
8
Governor’s Welcome
39 Rising Star
9
Ribbon Information
42 Music Education Class
10 International Board
43
1 International Convention 1
Assistants
47 Past Conventions
12 Accolades
13 General Information
14 Convention Schedule
16 Audience Reminders
18 About the Emcees
19 Judging Panels
20 Harmony Classic
21 Quartet Semifinals
28 Chorus Semifinals
Chorus Finals
0 Past International 5
Presidents
52 Harmony Bazaar Exhibitors
54 The Winners Song
President’s Welcome
Howdy! Welcome to
Music City USA! I hope
you are ready for a
musical week, filled with
competitions, the chance
to connect with old
friends and make new
ones, great education,
sightseeing and exciting
events around every
corner!
Approximately 4,000 competitors, whom have
already qualified by winning a regional competition
or a wildcard berth, will be on stage at the Sommet
Center during the chorus and quartet semifinals
on Wednesday and Thursday. The winners of those
elimination sessions will go on to Friday’s and
Saturday’s finals! And beginning this year we will also
see the 10 best small and mid-sized choruses compete
on stage on Tuesday. Don’t forget that barbershop’s
young divas will compete in the Rising Star Quartet
Contest on Saturday. I figure that we’ll all be one big
goose bump by the end of the week – it’s just too
exciting!
Throughout the week see our 2009 champions, MOXIE
LADIES and the fabulous Melodeers Chorus perform,
as well as the Young Women in Harmony Festival
Chorus, the Young Singer’s Foundation’s special guest,
Elizabeth Dewhirst, and on Saturday a very special
performance by the Family Chorus and and our new
2010 International Champion Quartet. WOW!
But that isn’t all you have to look forward to. Crowns
will be the order of the day on Friday evening, as the
Coronet Club, our quartet champions from past years,
take the stage to entertain us. Not only do we get the
chance to hear our favorite quartets, as well as the
Coronet Chorus, we have special guest, Kathy Mattea,
a real Nashville star, headlining the second half of the
show! Don’t miss it!
Jim Arns and the Melodeers will conduct a powerful
education class on Friday morning entitled “The
Common Thread — It’s All About The Music.” The
chorus will demonstrate how they maintain their
accurate, clean unit sound, and share their methods for
getting each member to have individual ownership of
the character in every song. They will also demonstrate
how they create such a strong link between vocal
production and emotional performing.
Harmony Bazaar will be located at the Nashville
Convention Center — so make time to check out all
the shopping possibilities. Sweet Adelines sales staff
will have many new items for you, along with your
favorites, including music, pitch pipes, calendars and
various learning media. The Young Singers Foundation
silent auction will be in that same area — the
shopping opportunities are endless!
And if all that wasn’t enough to keep you pumped
about convention week, on Saturday evening just
before the 2010 International Champion Chorus is
announced, MOXIE LADIES and I will teach what we
hope will be the World’s Largest Singing Lesson. An
official adjudicator from Guinness World Records will
be present to witness our record attempt, and will
be prepared to confirm the record onsite. Can you
imagine it? You will not want to miss the opportunity
to be present and take part in a world record! I know I
can’t wait to be part of Sweet Adelines history!
I’m overwhelmed with excitement about sharing
our love of barbershop in Music City this year, and I
can’t wait to see each and every one of you share in
the joy and happiness of International Convention
and Competition week. Your International Board
of Directors hopes you’ll have a once-in-a-lifetime
experience and soak up the sights and sounds this
musical week has to offer. Once again, welcome to
Nashville!
Convention Ribbons
VIP ribbons are available at the International headquarters office
located in the Nashville Convention Center, room 104. Office
hours are listed on page 13. Ribbons can be attached to the convention badge to indentify the wearer as an international appointee, a participant in an international program or an
elected organizational leader.
VIP Ribbons are issued for:
Competition Coordinator
Convention Assistant
Coronet Club Board
Director Certification Program
Director Education Coordinator
Editorial Review Board
Education Direction Committee
First Time Attendee
IMAP Coordinator
International Board of Directors
International Faculty
International Faculty Coordinator
International Judge
International Music Arranger
International President
Judge Specialist
Master Director 700
Master Director – DCP
Membership Committee
Nominating Committee
Panel Secretary
Past International President
Regional Leadership Committee
Regional Management Team
Regional YWIH Coordinator
Sales/Marketability Committee
YSF Management Committee
YSF Regional Liaison
YWIH Program Coordinator
Executive Committee
Peggy Gram
(President)
Pat LeVezu
(Immediate Past President)
Cammi MacKinlay
(President-Elect)
Carole Kirkpatrick
(Treasurer)
Renée Porzel
(Secretary)
International Board
Sharon Babb
Kathy Carmody
Betty Clipman
Patty Cobb Baker
Marilyn Cox
Harriette Walters
Marge Zimmerman
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International Convention Assistants
Linnea Acton
Jeannie Allen
Tiffany Bates
Rebecca Baughan
Jackie Bottash
Joyce Brandt
Cathy Bucholtz
C. Kirby Cass
Gwen Chapman
Nancy Connell
Kathy Corrigan
Diana Dahl
Suzanne Dahlquist
Kay Davis
Dottie Dedrick
Sandy Detroit
Bron Dixon
Bev DuPont
Elizabeth Elkins
Gun Eriksson
Gail Essner
Kathy Fazekas
Mary Anne Ferazzi
Judy Ferrier
Bonnie Flatt
Ruth Flint
Gwen Frazier
Ingrid Friedman
Christa Gaines
Judy Galloway
Anna Mae Garner
Dorothy Garner
Melinda Griffith
Sue Guenther
Andrea Hass
Lucinda Hegle
Beth Heitz
Sharon Hightower
Dorothy Hittenberger
Judy Horn
Shelly Hughes
Leah Ilten
Kay Jackson
Coral Johnson
Joanne Johnson
Diane Jones
Susan Keipp
Barbara Kelly
Bonnie Kerr
Joan Kienitz
Ingrid Kramen
Betty Jo Kraus
Toni Kreitzer
Dee Lahr
Do Lahr
Blanche Leunig
Allison Lew
Leslie MacKay
Patty Martin
Bobbi Mastri
Judy Moore
Marlene Muchow
Barbara Myers
Kathy Myers
Kathleen Naughton
Mary Neff
Tracey Neville
Nancy Patterson
Barb Purdum
Cheryl Pyle
Vicki Raichl
Sharon Rankin
Pat Rapp
Margaret Richards
Gale Ringeisen
Dale Ringeisen-Gildow
Barbara Rolison
Judith Roney
Tina Rowley
Carol Schultheis
Donna Smith
Carolyn Speer
Melinda Spencer
Joan Steele
Jadine Stenger
Anna-Greta Stromberg
Judi Stygar
Kathy Swenson
Debbie Tasier
Mary Teed
Bette Theis
Bonnie Vaidean
Jackie Vogt
Alice Williams
Marsha Williams
Carin Williamson
Elaine Wilreker
Colleen Wood
Avis Wright
Vicki Wyont
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Accolades
Director Certification Program
Advanced to Master Director 700:
Jim Arns, Region 3, Melodeers Chorus
Kay Seymour, Region 17,
Pride of Toledo Chorus
Janet Ashford*, Region 19, Pride of Baltimore Chorus
Angela Suraci, Region 12, Mission Valley Chorus
June Dale, Region 16,
North Metro Chorus
Pat Vipond, Region 16,
Orangeville Chorus
Kim Hulbert, Region 21,
San Diego Chorus
Xanna Williamson,
Region 10, Lone Star Chorus
Carole Kirkpatrick, Region 13,
Pacific Sound Chorus
Lori Lyford, Region 21,
Scottsdale Chorus
Ruth Ann Parker, Region 25, Rich-Tone Chorus
Dale Syverson, Region 25, Rich-Tone Chorus
Advanced to Master Director:
Joan Borden, Region 16,
Orangeville Chorus
Kerry Denino, Region 4, Scioto Valley Chorus
Mo Field, Region 32, Stockholm City Voices Chorus
International Faculty Program
Advanced to master faculty:
Joni Bescos*, Region 25, Rich-Tone Chorus
Kathy Carmody, Region 8, Velvet Hills Chorus
Betty Clipman, Region 10, Houston Horizon Chorus
Advanced to Certified Faculty:
Leslie Forsyth, Region 8, Chapter-at-Large
ERIN HOWDEN, Region 16, North Metro Chorus
Eileen Gioe, Region 1, Merrimack Valley Chorus
International Music Arrangers Program
Kathy Mendenhall, Region 16,
Capitaland Chorus
Advanced to Certified Music
Arranger:
Laura Pallas, Region 11, Santa Monica Chorus
Jean Kane, Region 21, Scottsdale Chorus
Mari Pettersson, Region 32, Harmony Heights Chorus
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Darlene Rogers, Region 10, Texas Harmony Chorus
* deceased
General Information
Ticket Office, Nashville Convention Center, Room 103
All-Event tickets, Single-Event tickets, name badge changes ($5 charge), convention programs and 2010
Seattle registration.
Tuesday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 23, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office, Nashville Convention Center, Room 104
General Convention information, VIP ribbons, First-time attendee ribbon, hotel inquiries and convention
programs.
Tuesday, October 20, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 23, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Harmony Bazaar, Nashville Convention Center, West Exhibit Hall
Come to Harmony Bazaar to find unique items and see the exhibitors you know will be at Harmony Bazaar
every year. You will find costumes, clothing, jewelry, books, make-up and much more! Visit the Sweet
Adelines International sales booth to purchase your official convention charm, souvenirs, DVDs, CDs and
much more. At the International sales booth, we offer free shipping on select items, excluding Nashville
pre-order International recordings. The Young Singers Foundation will hold its annual Silent Auction at its
booth and the Coronet Club has many offerings at its booth.
Tuesday, October 20, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, October 23, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hotel Phone Numbers
Renaissance Nashville Hotel
(HQ Hotel)
611 Commerce Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: +1 (615) 255-8400
Holiday Inn Express
Downtown Nashville
920 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: +1 (615) 244-0159
Nashville Marriott At
Vanderbilt University
2555 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: +1 (615) 321-1300
Sheraton Nashville Downtown
623 Union Street
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: +1 (615) 259-2000
Hampton Inn & Suites
Nashville – Downtown
310 4th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: +1 (615) 277-5000
The Hutton Hotel
1808 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: +1 (615) 340-9333
Doubletree Hotel Nashville
315 Fourth Ave North
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone: +1 (615) 244-8200
Hilton Nashville Downtown
121 Fourth Ave South
Nashville, TN 37201
Phone: +1 (615) 620-1000
Homewood Suites Nashville
Downtown
706 Church Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: +1 (615) 742-5550
Marriott Courtyard Nashville
Downtown
170 4th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37219
Toll-Free: (888) 687-9377
Phone: +1 (615) 256-0900
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
2100 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: +1 (615) 320-1700
Embassy Suites Nashville At
Vanderbilt
1811 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: +1 (615) 320-8899
Holiday Inn Select Nashville
Vanderbilt
2613 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: +1 (615) 327-4707
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Convention Schedule
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Riser Rehearsals
11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Nashville Convention Center (NCC)
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Nashville Convention Center
Nashville Convention Center
Sommet Center
Monday, October 19, 2009
Riser Rehearsals
RMT Forum / Reception*
Harmony Classic Briefing
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Riser Rehearsals
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Headquarters Office
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ticket Office
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tech Rehearsal & Briefing
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Harmony Bazaar Opening Day 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Coronet Club Front Row
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Rehearsals
Coronet Club Quartet 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Reception/Reunion Coronet Club Rehearsal
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Harmony Classic Competition 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(YWIH Festival Chorus, 7:30 p.m.)
NCC & Renaissance
Nashville Convention Center, Room 104
Nashville Convention Center, Room 103
Sommet Center
Nashville Convention Center, West Exhibit Hall
Hilton Hotel, Boone-Crockett
Hilton Hotel,
Boone-Crockett
Hilton Hotel, Boone-Crockett
Sommet Center
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Riser Rehearsals
Coronet Club Rehearsal
YSF Liaison Breakfast*
YWIH Coordinator Breakfast*
Headquarters Office
Ticket Office
Harmony Bazaar
Quartet Semifinals
Quartet Finalist Briefing
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
10:45 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
10:45 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.
NCC & Renaissance
Sommet Center
Renaissance
Renaissance
Nashville Convention Center, Room 104
Nashville Convention Center, Room 103
Nashville Convention Center, West Exhibit Hall
Sommet Center
Sommet Center
*By invitation only
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Riser Rehearsals
PIPs Breakfast*
Headquarters Office
Ticket Office
Harmony Bazaar
Chorus Semifinals
Chorus Finalist Briefing
Family Chorus Rehearsal
Intl. President’s Reception*
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
8:45 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
NCC & Renaissance
Renaissance Hotel
Nashville Convention Center, Room 104
Nashville Convention Center, Room 103
Nashville Convention Center, West Exhibit Hall
Sommet Center
Sommet Center
Sommet Center
Renaissance Hotel
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
NCC & Renaissance
Sommet Center
Renaissance Hotel, Grand Ballroom
Nashville Convention Center, Room 104
Nashville Convention Center, Room 103
Nashville Convention Center, West Exhibit Hall
Sommet Center
Sommet Center
Sommet Center Plaza
Sommet Center
Sommet Center
Friday, October 23, 2009
Riser Rehearsals
Coronet Club Rehearsal
Music Education Class
Headquarters Office
Ticket Office
Harmony Bazaar
Rising Star Orientation
Rising Star Briefing
Mass Sing
Quartet Finals
Coronet Club Show
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Riser Rehearsals
Family Chorus Rehearsal
Rising Star Competition
Headquarters Office
Ticket Office
Harmony Bazaar
Chorus Finals
Coronet Clubhouse
7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
NCC & Renaissance
Nashville Convention Center, Room 204
Sommet Center
Nashville Convention Center, Room 104
Nashville Convention Center, Room 103
Nashville Convention Center, West Exhibit Hall
Sommet Center
Hilton Hotel, Boone- Crockett
*By invitation only
Times and locations subject to change
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Audience Reminders
•
Smoking is prohibited in all convention and
competition venues.
•
Food and drink are permitted in concession areas
only.
•
Please be aware that no one may enter or exit the
competition area while a contestant is onstage.
•
The use of all photography, audio, video or movie
recording equipment during any competition session
is prohibited.
•
Violators of these rules will be escorted from the
competition area.
•
Please turn off cellular phones, pagers and
wrist watch alarms so they will not sound while
contestants are onstage.
Check out the new Sweet Adelines International
Online Store (http://www.cafepress.com/
sweetadelines) through Cafepress.com for a a variety
of promotional materials. Currently you can purchase
t-shirts, pins, mugs, totes and more with the new
membership campaign logo. Check back soon for
an even larger selection of items that includes the
corporate logo and the Young Women In Harmony
logo.
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Read The Pitch Pipe Online
Check out the new online digital edition of The Pitch
Pipe by clicking on the digital link on our Web site at
http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/pitch-pipe-main.cfm.
Watch for special features and bonus articles only
available in the digital edition.
Members and subscribers wishing to stop
receiving their printed version can go to the
Members Only section of our Web site to change
their record or they can call headquarters to make
the change.
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About The Emcees
Bette Gorton
Chapter-at-Large, #21, Julian, Calif.
Approved International Faculty, International Champion Quartet (High Society 1976, a cappella Gold 2001)
Peggy Gram
Top of the Rock Chorus, #25, Maumelle, Ark.
International President, International Board of Directors, Executive Committee,
Master Director, Certified International Faculty, Certified Showmanship Judge,
International Champion Quartet (Ginger ’n Jazz 1987, Rumors 1999)
Erin Howden
North Metro Chorus, #16, Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Certified International Faculty
Cammi MacKinlay
Lions Gate Chorus, #26, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
International President-elect, International Board of Directors, Executive Committee,
Editorial Review Board, International Bylaws & Rules Specialist, Nominating
Committee Chair, Worldwide Liaison, Patron Development Task Force, Certified
Director, International Faculty Associate
Anna Öhman
Rönninge Show Chorus, #32, Huddinge, Sweden
International Champion Quartet (Growing Girls 1989, SALT 2007)
Renée Porzel
Melodeers Chorus, #3, Arlington Heights, Ill.
International Secretary, International Board of Directors, Executive Committee,
Nominating Committee, Education Direction Committee, Certified International
Faculty, Certified Showmanship Judge
Kate Veeder
Waikato Rivertones Chorus, #35, Turangi, New Zealand
Young Singers Foundation Management Committee Chair, Panel Secretary
About The Webcasters
“the Buzz”
2005 International Champion Quartet
Nancy Cloeter, Debbie Cleveland, Karen Breidert, Jeannie Froelich
Chris Noteware
Song of the Lakes Chorus, #2, Davison, Mich.
International Faculty Program Coordinator, Certified Director, Certified International
Faculty
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Diane Porsch
Buffalo Gateway Chorus, #16, East Amherst, N.Y.
Master Director, Certified International Faculty, Certified Showmanship Judge
International Judging Panels
Panel Chair: Marcia Pinvidic
Panel Secretaries: Linda Gummerson, Meaghan Green
Trial Scorers: Tomi McEvoy (sound), Sheri Strawther (sound), Sharon
Carlson (music), Lynda Keever (music), Marlene Brauchle (expression),
Becki Hine (showmanship)
Pages: Patty Warren (quartets), Kate Veeder (choruses)
Quartet Judging Panel
Sound
Pat LeVezu
Beth Smith
Expression
Patti Burklund
Carole Kirkpatrick
Music
Jean Flinn
Jan Meyer
Showmanship
Ruth Ann Parker
Melanie Wroe
Chorus Judging Panel
Harmony Classic and International
Sound
Sharon Babb
Bobbette Gantz
Expression
Betty Clipman
Maureen Holcombe
Music
Marge Bailey
Carolyn Healey
Showmanship
Gina Kaiser
Bonnie McKibben
Rising Star JudgingPanel
Panel Chair: Jan Gervais
SOUND
Beth Smith
Expression
Joan Levitin
Music
Ann Gooch
Showmanship
Sandi Wright
Adjucation of competition is based on unamplified sound.
Scores for all sessions within a contest are cumulative.
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Tuesday, OCTOBER 20, 2009
Harmony Classic
Introduction: Mike Maino Division A
1. Idaho Falls A Cappella Chorus, #24
Idaho Falls, Idaho
C. J. Jenkins, director
2. Texas Harmony Chorus, #10
Irving, Texas
Darlene E. Rogers, director
Intermission
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Emcee: Cammi MacKinlay
3. Millennium Magic Chorus, #1
Manchester, Conn.
Laurel G. Strielkauskas, director
4. The Blend Chorus, #8
Fort Collins, Colo.
Julie Ann Palagi, director
5. Prairie Gold Chorus, #26
Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Val Neison and Helen Olinik, directors
Young Women in Harmony Festival Chorus
7:30 p.m.
Nikki Blackmer and Melanie Wroe, clinicians
Division AA
1. Metro Mix Chorus, #5
Iowa City, Iowa
Bev J. Hamilton, director
2. Gateway Chorus, #26
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Marlene Greenough, director
3. Top of the Rock Chorus, #25
Little Rock, Ark.
Kelly Causey and Peggy Gram, directors
4. Scioto Valley Chorus, #4
Dublin, Ohio
Kerry Denino and Char A. Gurney, direcors
5. Jacksonville Harmony Chorus, #9
Jacksonville, Fla.
Ann M. Gooch, director
Awards presented by
Stockholm City Voices - 2008 Division A Champion Chorus
Mo Field, director
Metro Nashville - 2008 Division AA Champion Chorus
Kim Wonders, director and Jennifer Palus, president
The Winner’s Song - Page 54
Directed by: Becki Hine, Song of Atlanta Chorus, #23
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Quartet Semifinals 10:45
First Session
Introduction: Mike Maino Emcee: Bette Gorton
Mic Tester: Four Bettys
The following list was compiled from information provided on official entry forms for the 2009 International Competition. Personnel are listed in order: tenor, lead, baritone, bass. City and state are those of the quartet contact. Date indicates the year in which the quartet last won its regional contest; “W” indicates the quartet was a Wild Card in that year.
1.
Flirt
2.
Razzcals
3.
ReMix
4.
Overture
5.
Zing!
6.
Radiance
25, Flower Mound, Texas, 2009W
Karen E. McGinnes, Jenn R. Garrett, Lexi N. Binkley, Jen L. Chiotti
Rich-Tone Chorus
#12, #21 & #24, Roseville, Calif., 1999
Dana Gibbs, Martha E. Segura, Cheri Jump, Mary E. Segura
Chapter-at-Large, Harborlites and Southern Oregon Sound Choruses
#32, Huddinge, Sweden, 2008
Hillevi Billinger, Marie Flink, Camilla Ljung, Marie Henriksson-Jalonen Rönninge Show Chorus
#2, Waterford, Mich., 2009W
Kimberly Salyer, Nanette Wardin, Dodie LaMarte, Kathryn Green
Chapter-at-Large and Spirit of Detroit Chorus
#7 & #25, Olathe, Kan., 2005
Michelle Marie Hunget, Susan J. Ives, Mary K. Rhea, Melynnie M. Williams
Kansas City, O.K. City and Sunflower Harmony Choruses
#8 & #12, Colorado Springs, Colo., 2009
Becky Maybury, Suzi Johnsen, Vickie J. Maybury, Julie B. Starr
Bay Area Showcase, Skyline and Velvet Hills Choruses
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7.
In Voice!
#2 & #17 Clinton Township, Mich., 2009
Dawn R. Seigneur, Diane A. Catellane, Cathie Mar McClary, Maria E. Christian
River Raisin and Shoreline Sound Choruses
8.
Black Tie
9.
Surround Sound
#7 & #23, Topeka, Kan., 2009
Jana K. Brown, Sheri Hart, Sheila Ann Martinez, Michelle T. Sevigny
Kansas City, Sunflower Harmony and TuneTown Show Choruses
#14 & #19, Charlotte, N.C., 2009
Debora C. Jennings, Lorrie Mauney, Sandra F. Knapp, Judy B. Hassan
Chapter-at-Large and Pride of Baltimore Chorus
10. Limelight
#3 & #5, Galesburg, Ill., 2009
Lora L. Wright, Sybil L. Perkins, Jody L. Little, Roseann Haven
Chapter-at-Large, Melodeers and St. Louis Harmony Choruses
11. O
asis
#10, Magnolia, Texas, 2009
Janet K. Burnett, Vickie A. Dennis, Kellie M. Gareri, Karen L. Johnson
Houston Horizon Chorus
12. T
he Fource
#19, Germantown, Md., 2009
Claire Domenick, Diane Kelley, Ann Geis, Sarah Nainan-Newhard
Greater Harrisburg and Pride of Baltimore Choruses
Intermission
13. H
ypnotic
#21, Hollywood, Calif., 2009
Erin Cardin, Erin E. Sears, Emily R. O’Brien, Ashley L. Estrada
Harborlites Chorus
14. C
22
abaret
#7 & #25, Kennedale, Texas, 2007W
Patty C. Friedemann, Pam Lauffer, Holly C. Beck, Donna J. Kready
Rich-Tone, Sunflower Harmony and Talk of Tulsa Show Choruses
15. L
iveWire
#13, Covington, Wash., 2009
Teresa A. McCafferty, Katy J. Hawley, Anna J. Chamberlain, Susan J. Kegley
Chapter-at-Large, Jet Cities and Pacific Sound Choruses
16. S
himmer!
#11 & #21, Fair Oaks Ranch, Calif., 2006
Patty Cobb Baker, Missy Pearce, Judy M. Ashmore, Mary Ashford
Channelaire, Harborlites, Harmony Showcase and South Valley Sound Choruses
17.
Cheers!
#11 & #12, Oxnard, Calif., 2009W
Barbara J. Gregg, Viena Zeitler, Erin L. Zeitler, Amanda L. DeLucia
Chapter-at-Large and Channelaire Chorus
18. S
pirit
#11 & #21, Fountain Valley, Calif., 2009W
Gerry Papageorge, Pam Pieson, Corky Harvey, Catherine T. Berriz
Agoura Hills Harmony, Harborlites and Verdugo Hills Choruses
19. B
lackJaQ
#34, Connolly, WA, Australia, 2009
Jessica Bullen, Carole A. Macintyre, Linda C. Nuttridge, Kali Caramia
Perth Harmony Chorus
20. S
pice
#23, Marietta, Ga., 2009
Stacy D. Llamazales, Alexis Delaney, Janet H. Poley, Susan B. Milani
Chapter-at-Large and Song of Atlanta Chorus
21. S
parX
#21, Albuquerque, N.M., 2006
Dawn Anne Gladden, Dayle Ann Cook, Kathy M. Barnett, Andrea Rostel
Chapter-at-Large, Harborlites, Scottsdale and Tucson Desert Harmony Choruses
22.
Capri
23.
Mojo
#19, Odenton, Md., 2004
Nancy H. Disney, Jennifer Lynn Kuethe, Kathleen A. Mannherz, Maggie Butts
Harbor City Music Company Chorus
#13 & #26, Seattle, Wash., 2007
Corinna A. Garriock, Julie L. Hagstrom, Elaine S. Cotton, Judy Pozsgay
Lions Gate and Pacific Sound Choruses
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24. E
ven Time
#35, Wellington, New Zealand, 2009 - Withdrawn
Liz Moncrieff, Claire Takacs, Frances Davies Williams, Henrietta Hunkin
Wellington City Chorus
25. ICE!
#6, Mankato, Minn., 2006W
Peg E. Cummings, Karen Ann Dunn, Denise R. Baber, Marcia A. Starnes
City of Lakes and Vallee de Croix Choruses
Intermission
5:00 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. – Second Session
Introduction: Mike Maino
Emcee: Anna Öhman
26. J
ourney
#2, #9, #13 & #19, Lakeland, Fla., 2009
Melissa A. Pope, LeAnn Hazlett, Chris Kirkman, Patti L. Britz
Chapter-at-Large, Spirit of Detroit and Toast of Tampa Show Choruses
27.
Tonetrip
#32, Enskede, Sweden, 2009
Liz Lundquist, Anna Johansson, Maria Gräntz, Eva Larsson
Rönninge Show Chorus
28. T
aylor Made
#12, Concord, Calif., 2009W
Angela T. Borba, Karen R. Fish, Kristi L. Bispo, Lysanda Y. Lee
Chapter-at-Large, Bay Area Showcase and Diablo Vista Choruses
29.
Espresso
30.
Luminous
31.
a.k.a.
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#6, Brooklyn Park, Minn., 2009
Connie Miller, Pat L. Rygg, Liz Miller, Christina M. Temperante
City of Lakes and Vallee de Croix Choruses
#5 & #31, St. Charles, Mo., 2008W
Lauren K. Robards, Emma K. Brunner, Catherine Bazzell, Eleanor Mills
Chapter-at-Large, Lace City and St. Louis Harmony Choruses
#9, #15 & #19, West Palm Beach, Fla., 2009
Sue Taylor, Janeen Summey, Harriette Walters, Janell R. Paviolitis
Chapter-at-Large, Greater Nassau and Harbor City Music Company Choruses
32. L
oveNotes
#12, Sunnyvale, Calif., 2009
Brittany Nicole Gilmore, Mia Dessenberger, Caitlin Smith, Stephanie Rose Lawson
Chapter-at-Large, Bay Area Showcase and Mission Valley Choruses
33. S
pritzer
#16, Mississauga, ON, Canada, 2009
Karen E. Romanson, Susann McKinley, Hannah Barton, Sharon Knox
North Metro Chorus
34. S
irens
#11, Studio City, Calif., 2009
Melissa R. Hockenberger, Shelly Wilner, Debra Hockenberger, Lisa A. Kneebone
Chapter-at-Large and Santa Monica Chorus
35. A C
ut Above
#1, Chelmsford, Mass., 2009
Donna Adams, Alicia Fisher, Dawn A. Clifford, Barbara Moores
Chapter-at-Large, Coastline Show and Merrimack Valley Choruses
36.
Paper Dolls
#4 & #24, Albany, Ore., 2009
Sylvia Harrington, Tawni L. Miller, Holly D. Harrington, Karen Johns
Chapter-at-Large
37.
Over the Moon
#26, Surrey, BC, Canada, 2009
Donna St. Germain, Pat Anne Fry, Deborra Hope, Beverly A. Hunter
Lions Gate and Westcoast Harmony Choruses
38. R
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hapsody
#21, San Diego, Calif., 2009W - WITHDRAWN
Connie Noble, Karen Kuisel, Sandra J. Trombly, Cherilyn Coleman
Chapter-at-Large and San Diego Chorus
d’Vine
#12, Roseville, Calif., 2009W
Sandra A. Cope, Melany Schmitt-Huston, Kerry Kaempf-Wood, Wendy M. Gibson
Pacific Empire and Sacramento Valley Choruses
Intermission
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40. T
imeless
#5 & #25, Manchester, Mo., 2009
Cheryl Ann Abbott, Bonnie B. Burke, Dale K. Syverson, Peggy Gram
Rich-Tone, River Blenders and Top of the Rock Choruses
41. T
one-acity
#31, Stockport, Cheshire, England, 2009
Jennifer Carson-Fox, Lesley Anne Carson, Lorna Williamson, Claire Heighway
Heartbeat UK Chorus
42.
Chi-Town Sound
#3, Plainfield, Ill., 2009W
Shelley Austin, Vanessa M. Tulley, Christine Dunham, Cathie Zimmerman
Melodeers and Midwest Crossroad Choruses
43. J
ukebox
#3, Vernon Hills, Ill., 2009
Helen S. Giallombardo, Deborah G. Miller, Bon Pressley, Dawn K. Peters
Chapter-at-Large and Melodeers Chorus
44. M
artini
#3, #24 & #26, Newberg, Ore., 2008
Sandy Marron, Lisa Marie Myers, DeAnna L. Haugen, Shannon M. Harris
Lions Gate, Melodeers and Pride of Portland Choruses
45. D
ream Girls
#9, Ponte Vedra, Fla., 2009W
Paula P. Bartie, Leslee Keller, Kristi Johansen, Janet S. Sobolewski
Chapter-at-Large and Jacksonville Harmony Chorus
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48.
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Chatterbox!
#4, Crestwood, Ky., 2009
Pamela L. Ringo, Belinda J. Ray, Krista Pickens, Alice Heckman
Pride of Kentucky Chorus
Affinity
#21, Chandler, Ariz., 2008
Monique Manifold, Lori Lyford, Jana Gutenson, Kim Hulbert
San Diego and Scottsdale Choruses
Fusion
#2 & #17, St. Clair Shores, Mich., 2009
Joyce K. Vaclav, Rebecca J. Cherry, Anne Kotchman, Beth Miller
Lake Ridge, Shoreline Sound and Spirit of Detroit Choruses
49. B
ounce
#8, West Jordan, Utah, 2009W
Kimberly Blackwell, Klysta G. Foster, Margaret Matthews, Julie Cameron
Chapter-at-Large and Mountain Jubilee Chorus
50. MAXX F
actor
#1 & #19, Edgewater, Md., 2008
Molly D. Plummer, Leslie J. Wodday, Kim Hudson, Valerie Hadfield-Rasnake
Coastline Show and Pride of Baltimore Choruses
51. J
ackpot!
#9, Winter Springs, Fla., 2004W
Kay L. Webb, Gina Baker, Jan Anton, Joanie M. Krulan
Chapter-at-Large and Sound of Sunshine Chorus
52. P
remiere
#3 & #22, Mukwonago, Wis., 2009
Colleen P. Matt, Nancy E. Charles, Renee F. Rieboldt, Brenda J. Follensbee
Chapter-at-Large, Crosstown Harmony and Melodeers Choruses
Announcement Of Finalists
We Are Family
Directed By: Susanna Berndts, Rönninge Show Chorus, #32
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Thursday, OCTOBER 22, 2009
a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Chorus Semifinals 10:30
First Session
Introduction: Mike Maino
Emcee: Renée Porzel
Mic Tester: Highest scoring chorus from 2009 Harmony Classic
The following list was compiled from information provided on official entry forms for the 2009
International competition. “W” indicates the chorus qualified as a Wild Card this year.
1.
Waikato Rivertones Chorus, #35
2.
Circular Keys Chorus, #34
3.
Houston Horizon Chorus, #10
4.
Fox Valley Chorus, #22
5.
City Voices Chorus, #5
6.
Kansas City Chorus, #7
7.
Houston, Texas
Vickie Dennis, director
Neenah, Wis.
Heather C. Johnston, director
St. Louis, Mo.
Jerilee D. Inghram, director
Kansas City, Mo.
Kim E. Kraut and Stacy Schumacher, directors
Gem City Chorus, #4 W
Dayton, Ohio
Jean P. Barford, director
8.
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Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Vicki Dwyer, director
Hamilton, New Zealand
Barbara Smith, director
Coastline Show Chorus, #1
Providence, R.I.
Gail E. Jencik, director
9.
Alba Show Chorus, #32 – WITHDRAWN
Stockholm, Sweden
Åse Hagerman, director
10. Rich-Tone Chorus, #25
Richardson, Texas
Dale K. Syverson, director
Intermission
11. Toast of Tampa Show Chorus, #9
Tampa, Fla.
Tony DeRosa, director
12. Greater Nassau Chorus, #15
Baldwin, N.Y.
Harriette Walters, director
13. Bay Area Showcase Chorus, #12
San Jose, Calif.
Julie B. Starr, director
14. Metro Nashville Chorus, #23 W
Nashville, Tenn.
Kim Wonders, director
15. Lace City Chorus, #31
Nottingham, England
Glenn Chaney, director
16. Lions Gate Chorus, #26
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Sandy Marron, director
17.
Choral-Aires Chorus, #3
Elmhurst, Ill.
Joan M. Boutilier, director
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Intermission
3:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. – Second Session
Introduction: Mike Maino
Emcee: Erin Howden
18. Mountain Jubilee Chorus, #8 W
Salt Lake City, Utah
Tori Postma, director
19. Alaska Sound Celebration Chorus, #13
Anchorage, Alaska
Karen K. Leet and Peggy McBride, directors
20. Pride of Kentucky Chorus, #4
Louisville, Ky.
Debbie A. Hite, director
21. Five Valley Chorus, #24
Missoula, Mont.
Candace J. Johnson, director
22. Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus, #17
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Dennis Price, director
23. Twin Cities Show Chorus, #6
Richfield, Minn.
Judy Olson, director
24. Spirit of Detroit, #2
Detroit, Mich.
LeAnn Hazlett, director
25. Vienna-Falls Chorus, #14
Fairfax, Va.
Claire R. Gardiner, director
26. Velvet Hills Chorus, #8
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Colorado Springs, Colo.
Kathy K. Carmody, director
27. TuneTown Show Chorus, #23
Nashville, Tenn.
Sherry F. Lewis, director
Intermission
28. Tucson Desert Harmony Chorus, #21
Tucson, Ariz.
Dayle Ann Cook, director
29. Celebrity City Chorus, #11
Las Vegas, Nev.
Jim Halvorson, director
30. Royal River Chorus, #1 W
Yarmouth, Maine
Christine Ferguson, director
31. Surrey Harmony Chorus, #31 W
Croydon, Surrey, England
Jenny Lawson, director
32. Harbor City Music Company Chorus, #19
Baltimore, Md.
Michael Gellert, director
33. Canadian Showtime Chorus, #16
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Sandie J. Nason, director
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Melodeers
2009 International Champion Chorus
Directed by: Jim Arns
Northbrook, Ill., #3
2009 Ann Gooch Award
Presented by: Peggy Gram, International President
Lea Baker, Endeavour Harmony Chorus, #34
Nine years ago the International Board of Directors established the Ann Gooch
Award. The award recognizes a member of a worldwide region or area for
outstanding contributions to the furtherance and development of Sweet Adelines
International and the barbershop style as an American art form. In addition to
being presented with a plaque honoring her achievements, a $500 contribution will
be made to her chorus’ or region’s education fund.
Harmony Achievement Award
Presented by: St. Louis Harmony Chorus, #5
Sandi Wright, Director
Harmony Achievement Award – Given for the first time in 1991, this traveling
plaque is presented to the highest achieving smaller chorus at international
competition, as determined after the chorus semifinals. The winning chorus
remains eligible for other international awards.
Announcement Of Finalists
How We Sang Today
Directed by: Sandi Wright, St. Louis Harmony Chorus, #5
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Mass Sing
Directed by: Chris Noteware, Song of the Lakes Chorus, #2
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., Sommet Center Plaza
FRIday, OCTOBER 23, 2009
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Quartet Finals
Introduction: Mike Maino Emcee: Peggy Gram
Mic Tester: 11th Place Quartet
Young Singers Foundation Volunteers “Friends of the Foundation” will be in
the audience prior to and during the intermissions of the quartet finals session
collecting donations to support the Foundation’s work with young people
through scholarships and grants. The Young Singers Foundation is committed
to enriching the lives of young people by supporting educational opportunities
in vocal music and performance. The Young Singers Foundation is the official
charity of Sweet Adelines International.
Young Singers Foundation
Introduction: Kate Veeder, Waikato Rivertones Chorus, #35
Performer: Elizabeth Dewhirst
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Intermission
Lifetime Achievement Award
Britt-Heléne Bonnedahl, Rönninge Show Chorus, #32
50-Year Member Awards
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Master Faculty Presentations
Kathy Carmody, Velvet Hills Chorus, #8
Betty Clipman, Houston Horizon Chorus, #10
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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Special Performance by Moxie Ladies
2009 International Champion Quartet
MENC Awards Presentation
Presented by: Dr. Jeanette Crosswhite
Recipient: Karen Wysocky, Crosstown Harmony Chorus, #22
Past Lifetime Achievement
Award Recipients:
1998 Renee Craig, Ramapo Valley Chorus, #15
1999 Joni Bescos, *
Rich-Tone Chorus, #25
2000 Betty Clipman,
Houston Horizon Chorus, #10
2001 Jarmela Speta,
Opus 2000 Chorus, #22
2002 Nancy Bergman,
Tucson Desert Harmony Chorus, #21
2003 Jean Barford,
Gem City Chorus, #4
2004 Dale Syverson,
Rich-Tone Chorus, #25
2005 Mavis Burtness,
Skyline Chorus, #8
2006 Sally Eggleston,
Cedar Sounds Chorus, #22
2007 Sylvia Alsbury,
Tucson Desert Harmony Chorus, #21
2008 Marge Bailey,
Chapter-at-Large, #24 Past MENC Award Recipients
1992 – Lindi Bortney
1993 – Sharon Vitkovsky
1994 – Lorraine Barrows
1995 – Sarah Boeke
1996 – Dede Nibler
1997 – Debbie Connelly
1998 – Beth Bruce
1999 – Jan Meyer
2000 – Janice Kueppers
*Deceased
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2001 – Estelle Glarborg
2002 – Judie Sharpe
2003 – Melody Horgan
2004 – Carol Grimmer
2005 – Kim Wonders
2006 – Lauren Altiere
2007 – Sheila Koplitz
2008 – Jennifer Perry-Edwards
Competition Awards Presentation
2009 Quartet
10th Place Medals
Presented by Yankee Misses, to:
_______________________________________________________
9th Place Medals
Presented by Metropolitans, to:
_______________________________________________________
8th Place Medals
Presented by Janell Paviolitis and Diane Huber, to:
_______________________________________________________
7th Place Medals
Presented by Sheila Martinez, to:
_______________________________________________________
6th Place Medals
Presented by Patty Pennycook and Amy Brinkman, to:
_______________________________________________________
5th Place Medals
Presented by “the Buzz,” 2005 International Champion Quartet, to:
_______________________________________________________
4th Place Medals
Presented by Spotlight, 2006 International Champion Quartet, to:
_______________________________________________________
3rd Place Medals
Presented by Salt, 2007 International Champion Quartet, to:
_______________________________________________________
2nd Place Medals
Presented by Four Bettys, 2008 International Champion Quartet, to:
_______________________________________________________
1st Place Medals
Presented by Moxie Ladies, 2009 International Champion Quartet, to:
_______________________________________________________
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Coronet Club Trophy
Presented by: Tomi McEvoy, Coronet Club President
The Renee Craig Trophy – Each year the Coronet Club presents a traveling
trophy to the new champion quartet. The current trophy is named in honor of
Renee Craig who has been an active member since 1954. She was the recipient
of the first Sweet Adelines International Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998.
Renee has hundreds of titles to her credit and when you think of our extensive
arranging program, you think of her. Renee was lead in the Cracker Jills (1957 International Champion Quartet) and, as master director of Ramapo Valley
Chorus, she led the chorus to the gold in ‘79, ‘86 and ‘90. Renee is more than a
Sweet Adeline, she is an icon.
The first international quartet trophy, 1947-1966, was dedicated to Ozzie Westly
in honor of his work in the early years of the organization. The second traveling
trophy, 1967-1986, honored Floyd Connett, our first education director. The third
traveling trophy, 1987-2001, was in memory of Jewel M. King who shared her
joyful spirit with Sweet Adelines for nearly 40 years.
ASCAP Trophy
Presented by: Ed Starke
ASCAP – The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
is a voluntary, nonprofit association that acts as a clearinghouse for performing
rights licensing. Since 1962, ASCAP has honored our organization by presenting
individual trophies to the members of the international champion quartet and
to the director of the international champion chorus.
Conclusion
The Winners Song - Page 54
Directed by: Diane Huber, River Blenders Chorus, #5
Note: In 1993, the Sweet Adelines International and Coronet Club boards of directors
agreed that the International quartet and chorus champions are more aptly
designated by the calendar year in which they primarily hold their titles rather
than the year in which they win their titles. Thus, there are no “1993 International
Champions.” At this year’s 2009 International competitions, the quartet and chorus
winners become the 2010 international champions.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
Rising Star
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Introduction: Mike Maino Emcee: Kate Veeder
1.
Bits ‘n’ Pieces
2.
Moonlit Melodies
3.
The Treble Makers
4.
Vogue
5.
All In A Chord
6.
The Brats
7.
Got Harmony? - WITHDRAWN
8.
Polyphony
9.
RamBunctious
Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, Ind.
Jo-hanna Bauchle, Tesia West, April Gauthier, Audrey Speraw
Wilson Central High School, Lebanon, Tenn.
Patti Frith, Melody Myers, Tivoli Breckenridge, Hailey Myatt
Solon High School, Solon, Ohio
Lindsay Simon, Kristen Hoffman, Marissa Ho, Jessica Linden
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colo.
Tiffany Van Cott, Neyla Pekarek, Teresa Argotsinger, Ruthie Harden
Gaithersburg High School, Gaithersburg, Md.
Maggie Schneider, Vibha Rao, Melissa Augustino, Awa Secka
St. Hubert, Quebec, Canada
Samantha Swanson, Jennifer Wheaton, Joy Coleman, Kristina Wheaton
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School, Marine City, Mich.
Bridget Cadena, Natalee Baetens, Adrianna LaDuke, Madelyn O’Brien
Gibsonburg High School, Gibsonburg, Ohio, and Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Nancy Miller, Rachel Hoffman, Katie Jones, Stephanie Sleek
University of Mobile, Mobile, Ala.
Tiffany Tallent, Maggie Woodlief, Brittany Norris, Nikki Ellis
10. F
ourmata
Austin, Texas
Kim Newcomb, Laura Pyle, Deanna Melder, Jessica Telle
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11. R
eflection
Pocatello, Idaho
Elise Anderson, Naomi Anderson, Jessica Webb, Olivia Anderson
12.
The Good Vibes
Flowing Wells High School, Tucson, Ariz.
Taylor Wilson, Brienne McCreery, Alyssa Emery, Samantha Schneider
13. N
uance - WITHDRAWN
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Lauren Harris, Amanda Buhse, Lindsay Streuber, Amy Bortoluzzi
14. “S
ing”cerely Yours
West Bend High School, West Bend, Wis.
Kelly Moschea, Lindsey Osgood, Leah Heilman, Jessica Heese
15. R
estless - WITHDRAWN
Alpharetta, Ga.
Melody Hine, Melanie Scott, Kim Johanson, Chrissy Pepper
16. F
ourtissimo
Venetia, Pa.
Chelsea Harmon, Hannah Hobbs, Lauren Hobbs, Julia Devine
17. T
onal Harmony
Boone, N.C.
Emily Fincher, Terri Moser, Sonya Schumann, Jennifer Pilat
18. I
nsanity - WITHDRAWN
Wellington, New Zealand
Sophia Nysse, Rebecca Maybury, Anne Marteniuk, Henrietta Hunkin
19. E
xtra Shot
Hamilton, New Zealand
Kate Laurich, Clare Garvey, Lydia Hall, Melanie Potter
20. S
tars of Harmony
Baltimore, Md.
Jessica Saladini, Erica Confair, Amanda Hagy, Joanna Akras
Awards Presented by:
Tomi McEvoy, San Diego Chorus, #21, Marti Lovejoy, Member-at-Large,
Janell Paviolitis, Chapter-at-Large, #15
How We Sang Today,
Directed by: Vickie Maybury, Skyline Chorus, #8
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Music Education Class
The Common Thread – It’s All About The Music
The Melodeers have created a chorus culture that some might see
as minimal – and it is! Jim and the Melodeers make every decision
– including financial and administrative – based on how it will affect
their musical product. They have as few rules and regulations as possible and always keep their focus on the music they create together.
This approach allows them to maintain a simple and easily manageable chorus structure AND helps them to keep their attention on their
music!
The chorus will demonstrate how they maintain their accurate, clean
unit sound, and share their methods for getting each member to have
individual ownership of the character in every song. They will also
demonstrate how to create a strong link between vocal production
and emotional performing.
Join them at the Education Class on Friday, October 23, 2009, from
9:00 – 10:30 am in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel to see
how they do it!
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009
Chorus Finals
Introduction: Mike Maino 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Emcee: Peggy Gram
Mic Tester: 11th Place Chorus
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Intermission
6.
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8.
9.
10.
Family Chorus
Directed by: Lynda Keever and Heather Brooks, Chapter-at-Large #3 and #19
2010 International Champion Quartet
Guinness World Record Attempt
World’s Largest Singing Lesson
Taught by: Peggy Gram and MOXIE LADIES
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Competition Awards Presentation
2009 Chorus
10th Place Medals
Presented by Buffalo Gateway
Sandra Blamowski, past president, Diane Porsch, director
_______________________________________________________
9th Place Medals
Presented by Pride of Portland
Nancy Kurth, assistant director, Ryan Heller, director
_______________________________________________________
8th Place Medals
Presented by Spirit of the Gulf
Vivian Moran, treasurer, Karen Breidert, director
_______________________________________________________
7th Place Medals
Presented by San Diego
Monique Manifold, chorus member, Kim Hulbert, director
_______________________________________________________
6th Place Medals
Presented by Song of Atlanta
Faith Miller, past president, Becki Hine, director
_______________________________________________________
5th Place Medals
Presented by Rönninge Show
Gun Eriksson, chorus member, Britt-Heléne Bonnedahl, director
_______________________________________________________
4th Place Medals
Presented by Skyline
Rebecca Maybury, chorus member, Vickie Maybury, director
_______________________________________________________
3rd Place Medals
Presented by Scottsdale
Linda Allen, president, Lori Lyford, director
_______________________________________________________
2nd Place Medals
Presented by North Metro
Carol Leppan, president, June Dale, director
_______________________________________________________
1st Place Medals
Presented by Melodeers
Donna Weinstock, president, Jim Arns, director
_______________________________________________________
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International Chorus Trophy
Presented by: Jim Arns, Melodeers Chorus, #3
The first international champion chorus trophy was retired in 1995. It
was designed by the Balfour Company and represents Sweet Adelines
International’s continuing efforts to harmonize the world. The traveling
trophy, 1973-1995, was first presented to the Racine (Wisconsin) Chorus,
directed by Jarmela Speta. It is now at international headquarters.
Currently a new trophy is presented each year and is retained by the
winning chorus.
ASCAP Chorus Trophy
Presented by: Ed Starke
ASCAP – The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
(ASCAP) is a voluntary, nonprofit association that acts as a clearinghouse
for performing rights licensing. Since 1962, ASCAP has honored our
organization by presenting individual trophies to the members of the
international champion quartet and to the director of the international
champion chorus.
Send Your Love
Directed by: Lori Lyford, Scottsdale Chorus, #21
The Winners Song - Page 54
Directed by: June Dale, North Metro, #16
Harmonize The World
Directed by: 2010 International Champion Chorus Director
In 1993, the Sweet Adelines International and Coronet Club boards of directors
agreed that the international quartet and chorus champions are more aptly designated by the calendar year in which they primarily hold their titles rather than the
year in which they win their titles. Thus, there are no“1993 International Champions.” At this year’s 2009 international competitions, the quartet and chorus winners
become the 2010 international champions.
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Past Conventions
The following list denotes the year and location of the convention, the name and home
state(s)/country of the champion quartet and the name, region, location and director of the
champion chorus. International chorus contests began in 1973.
2008 Honolulu, Hawaii • Moxie Ladies • Columbus, Ohio
Melodeers • #3, Northbrook, Illinois
• Jim Arns, director
2007 Calgary, Alberta, Canada • Four Bettys • Illinois
Harborlites • #21, Anaheim, California
• Pam Pieson, director
2006
Las Vegas, Nevada • Salt • Sweden
Rich-Tone Chorus • #25, Richardson, Texas
• Dale Syverson, director
2005Detroit, Michigan • Spotlight • Michigan & Ohio
Scottsdale Chorus • #21, Scottsdale, Arizona
• Lori Lyford, director
2004 Indianapolis, Indiana • “the buzz” • New Jersey
harborlites chorus • #21, anaheim, california
• Pam Pieson, director
2003
Phoenix, Arizona • Brava! • Canada
Melodeers • #3, Northbrook, Illinois
• Jim Arns, director
2002Nashville, Tennessee • Swinglish Mix • Kentucky
North Metro Chorus • #16, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• June Dale, director
2001
Portland, Oregon • Fanatix • California
San Diego Chorus • #21, San Diego, California
• Kim Hulbert, director
2000Orlando, Florida • A cappella Gold • California
Melodeers Chorus • #3, Northbrook, Illinois
• Jim Arns, director
1999 Atlanta, Georgia • Signature Sound • Maryland
North Metro Chorus • #16, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• June Dale, director
1998Nashville, Tennessee • Rumors • Texas
Rich-Tone Chorus • #25, Richardson, Texas
• Dale Syverson, director
1997
Salt Lake City, Utah • Classic Edition • Kansas
Melodeers Chorus • #3, Northbrook, Illinois
• Jim Arns, director
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1996Fort Lauderdale, Florida • 4-Star Collection • Minnesota
North Metro Chorus • #16, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• June Dale, director
1995 New Orleans, Louisiana • Weekend Edition • Missouri
Rich-Tone Chorus • #25, Richardson, Texas
• Dale Syverson, director
1994 Reno, Nevada • Chicago Fire • Illinois
Melodeers Chorus • #3, Northbrook, Illinois
• Jim Arns, director
1993 Indianapolis, Indiana • Showtime • Florida
Toast of Tampa Chorus • #9, Tampa, Florida
• Randy Loos, director
1992 Baltimore, Maryland • City Lights • New Jersey
Rich-Tone Chorus • #25, Richardson, Texas
• Dale Syverson, director
1991
San Antonio, Texas • Swing Street • Michigan & Ohio
Gem City Chorus • #4, Dayton, Ohio
• Jean Barford, director
1990
Salt Lake City, Utah • Panache • California
Ramapo Valley Chorus • #15, Upper Saddle River, New jersey
Renee Craig, director
1989
Miami Beach, Florida • Growing Girls • Sweden
Scottsdale Chorus • #21, Scottsdale, Arizona
• Bev Sellers, director
1988
Houston, Texas • Savvy • California
Vienna-Falls Chorus • #14, Fairfax, Virginia
• Betty Tracy Clipman, director
1987
Honolulu, Hawaii • Ginger ‘n Jazz • Oklahoma
High Country Chorus • #8, Denver, Colorado
• Sharon Babb, Julie Haller, co-directors
1986 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Ambiance • Illinois & Missouri
Ramapo Valley Chorus • #15, Upper Saddle River, New jersey
Renee Craig, director
1985
Kansas City, Missouri • Jubilation • Illinois
Gem City Chorus • #4, Dayton, Ohio
• Jean Barford, director
1984
Las Vegas, Nevada • 4 for the Show • California
Scottsdale Chorus • #21, Scottsdale, Arizona
• Bev Sellers, director
1983Detroit, Michigan • Melo-Edge • Illinois
Valley Forge Chorus • #19, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
• Jan Muck, director
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Minneapolis, Minnesota • Music Gallery • Minnesota
Gem City Chorus • #4, Dayton, Ohio
• Jean Barford, director
1981
Phoenix, Arizona • All-Star Jubilee • Colorado
Seven Hills Chorus • #4, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Tom Gentil, director
1980
Atlanta, Georgia • Penna-Fores • Pennsylvania
High Country Chorus • #8, Denver, Colorado
• Sylvia Alsbury, Julie Haller, co-directors
1979
St. Louis, Missouri • Hallmarks • Missouri
Ramapo Valley Chorus • #15, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
• Renee Craig, director
1978
Los Angeles, California • Tetrachords • Missouri
Island Hills Chorus • #15, Huntington, New York
• Estelle Grau, director
1977
London, England • Shondells • Kansas
Gem City Chorus • #4, Dayton, Ohio
• Jean Barford, director
1976 Cincinnati, Ohio • High Society • California
Mission Valley Chorus • #12, Santa Clara, California
• Gloria Sandstrom, director
1975 Seattle, Washington • Front Office 4 • Michigan
San Diego Chorus • #21, San Diego, California
• Marvin Yerkey, director
1974 Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Sounds of Music • Ohio
Gem City Chorus • #4, Dayton, Ohio
• Jean Barford, director
1973 Washington D.C. • Tiffanys • Illinois
Racine Chorus • #22, Racine, Wisconsin
• Jarmela Speta, director
1972 Salt Lake City, Utah • 4th Edition • Ohio
1971 Kansas City, Missouri • Bron’s Tones • Alabama
1970 Boston, Massachusetts • Rarities • Wisconsin
1969 Honolulu, Hawaii • Metropolitans • California
1968Oklahoma City, Oklahoma • Galatones • Iowa
1967New York, New York • Hurricane Honeys • Florida
1966 Houston, Texas • Piper-Ettes • Ohio
1965Denver, Colorado • Shalimars • California
1964 Minneapolis, Minnesota • Note-Cracker Sweets • Minnesota
1963 Berkeley, California • Heathertones • Ohio
1962 Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Sea-Adelines • Washington
1961 Colorado Springs, Colorado • Lyrics • Illinois
1960Detroit, Michigan • Gibson Girls • Pennsylvania
1959 Tucson, Arizona • Yankee Misses • Michigan
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Peoria, Illinois • Sweet and Lows • Illinois
Miami Beach, Florida • Cracker Jills • Michigan
Wichita, Kansas • Junior Misses • Illinois
Grand Rapids, Michigan • Nota-Belles • Illinois
Buffalo, New York • Mississippi Misses • Iowa
Milwaukee, Wisconsin • Big Four • Illinois
St. Petersburg, Florida • Pitch Pipers • Illinois
Santa Monica, California • Quarternotes • Wisconsin
Chicago, Illinois • Harmony Belles • California
St. Louis, Missouri • Tune Twisters • Illinois
Topeka, Kansas • Johnson Sisters • Illinois
Tulsa, Oklahoma • Decaturettes • Illinois
Past International Presidents
*Helen Seevers
(1947-49)
Lois (Anderson) Chartier
(1966-69)
Betty Tracy Clipman
(1991-93)
*Jane Pfeifer
(1949-50)
Helen Ryan
(1969-71)
Karen Koch
(1993-95)
*Lois Zoerb
(1950-52)
Zoe Thompson
(1971-73)
Marge Bailey
(1995-96)
Pearl Borg
(1952-54)
Norma Moore
(1973-75)
Julie Kendrick
(1996-97)
*Dorothy Bleeker
(1954-55)
Ann Gooch
(1975-77)
Kathy Carmody
(1997-98)
*Christine McElravy
(1955-56)
Joanne Kick
(1977-79)
Karen Breidert
(1998-99)
*Margaret Moyer
(1956-57)
*Ruth Uglow
(1979-81)
Kathy Carmody
(1999-2000)
*Narcille Gouger
(1957-58)
Marsha Fulton
(1981-83)
Rita Hull
(2000-2002)
*Maxine Connett
(1958-60)
*Bev Sellers
(1983-85)
Carole Kirkpatrick
(2002-2004)
*Dolly Householder
(1960-62)
Nancy Coates (1985-87)
Diane Huber
(2004-2006)
*Garee Rogers
(1962-64)
Bev Miller
(1987-89)
Pat LeVezu
(2006-2008)
Judy Rowell
(1964-66)
Marsha Fulton
(1989-91)
*deceased
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The Winners Song
Words, music and arrangement by Mary Ann Wydra
Note: sing treble notes as written; sing bass notes one octave higher than written.
© 1988 by Mary Ann Wydra. Copyright assigned to Sweet Adelines International.
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