Sweet Adelines Region 10 • 62nd Annual Competition
March 20 - 22, 2025 • Austin, Texas
A Cappella Unlimited Competition Guidebook
The Topfer Stage at Zach Scott
A Cappella Unlimited’s
2012 ~ Kathy Pillmore
2013 ~ DiAnne Ramsbacher
2014 ~ Carole Carmichael
2015 ~ Marché Marquis
2016 ~ Tiffany Mathey
2017 ~ Roz Jones
2018 ~ Melissa Moody
2019 ~ Sandy Blevins
2020 ~ Bonnie Wolfe
2021 ~ Kathy Wilson
2022 ~ Katy Dane
2023 ~ Kate Hungerford
2024 ~ Michelle Mitchell
2024 Sweet Adelines Region 10 Competition
Houston, Texas
Divison
- 1st Place
- 3rd Place
Classic - 2nd Place
Division
– 6th Place
3rd Place
- 2nd Place
4th Place
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR DIRECTOR
Dear Au Members
As we prepare to step onto the Region 10 stage once more, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve shared. This chorus was founded with a vision—a dream of high-quality music, deep friendships, and performance excellence. Whether you’ve been with us since our charter in 2011 or joined in the last year, we have continued working together to build something extraordinary. Every note we’ve sung, every challenge we’ve faced, and every victory we’ve celebrated has been a testament to the heart and dedication of this chorus.
Our history is one of resilience, persistence, and passion. From our early years, where we set the foundation of who we wanted to become, to the milestones we have achieved—multiple Division A championships, standing on the International stage, earning two Audience Favorite awards, and seeing our scores soar with a 70-point improvement in a single year. Even when the world paused for two years, we persisted.
And now, here we are—heading into the 62nd annual Great Gulf Coast Region 10 contest, ready to “Come on and Sing!” I love this tagline—it’s so inviting! It connects to so much of what we’ve experienced together over the last nine months as we’ve built toward this contest weekend.
THIS CHORUS—this one right now!—has prepared music early, held a coaching retreat a month ahead of schedule with one of the most soughtafter coaches in the barbershop community (shout-out to Rob Mance!), performed at an International Barbershop Harmony Society convention, returned to the stage for a local chapter show in Austin, and pushed ourselves further through a transformative camping retreat and coaching with Caroline Durrett. Every step has challenged us to reach a higher level of performance and ownership than ever before.
We are carrying not just our past successes, but literally the permission from our coaches to be the chorus we ALREADY ARE. Ours is a long pattern and a long walk—we are closing out the entire competition. It will demand the most from us, but we have already demanded the most of ourselves in the preparation we committed to before stepping onto that stage.
Let’s embody the risk. The heart. The story.
With all my love, pride and trust in you and our preparation,
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR TEAM LEADER
To the incredible Au membership,
Can you believe this is our 12th Gulf Coast Region 10 Competition performance? This year, we’re in a new city with a new venue, hotel, and pattern. Geez, it might be crazy, but it will surely be fun! There are so many reasons to prepare for an unforgettable experience.
Au members Melanie, Laura, KW, and Kadi will perform as Better than BeFour at the quartet competition on Friday. Another quartet to catch is Hot Note, with Patty Cobb Baker singing tenor! We will be celebrating our Katy all weekend. This will be her last performance directing Au. Although her departure is bittersweet, we are excited for her as she begins a new chapter in her glorious life journey! Let’s make it one of our best! Change is hard. This weekend will present challenges. Bring your charm, grace, and hospitality.
Onward and Upward!
Sandy Blevins
Your Management Team
Sandy Blevins • Kate Hungerford
Roz Jones • Christy Libby • Kathy Pillmore
HOTEL & COMPETITION VENUE INFORMATION
HEADQUARTERS HOTEL
Holiday Inn Town Lake
20 N. Interstate 35
Austin, TX 78701
Phone 512-472-8211
fdesk@pacificahost.com
Complimentary parking for registered guests or conference attendees.
COMPETITION VENUE
Topfer Stage at Zach Scott Theatre
202 S. Lamar Austin, TX 78704
Limited on-site parking. FREE Shuttle bus service from hotel to venue and return. Every ticket holder may ride the shuttle.
Family members and/or friends who want to attend the competition must purchase single-event tickets online at this link and pick them up either at the hotel or on-site at the Topfer (See schedule). Ticket prices are $40/per event. Topfer parking is sold out.
Hotel Check-in is 4 pm and Check-out is 11 am. Please be patient as there will be many people checking in at 4 pm on Thursday and Friday. The quartet competition begins at 3 pm on Friday.
All changes, questions, cancellations must be handled through the Holiday Inn Reservations staff at 888-465-4329
On-Site and In-Room Amenities
• On-Site Parking for registered guests.
• Convenience Store
• Daily Housekeeping
• Smoke Free
• On-Site Restaurant
• Pool & Fitness Center
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Refrigerators- Keurig Coffee Maker, Microwave
• Concierge Services
• Complimentary Breakfast Buffet for two persons per room. Extras persons are $14.95+tax
Restaurants Nearby
Rainey Street is a vibrant and eclectic district that exudes an irresistible charm. Lined with historic bungalows turned into trendy bars and restaurants, it’s a hub for nightlife and local gatherings. This hip and bohemian enclave draws in crowds with its unique blend of old-world architecture, food trucks serving delectable bites, and live music echoing through the air. An alluring mix of locals and tourists mingles, creating a welcoming atmosphere for anyone. Rainey St. is 1/2 mile from the hotel or about a 15 minute walk.
Google “Rainey Street Restaurants” for a comprehensive list of bars and eateries.
AU PACKING LIST
FRIDAY CHORUS COSTUME
Slacks or pants, no jeans, black Foxcroft top. Au Guitar-Pick Earrings. Comfortable shoes. Au’s 24K recipients are encouraged to wear their gold pendants. Au name badge.
PERFORMANCE COSTUME ITEMS
Contest: APPROVED black cocktail outfit
Approved gold jewelry, yellow scarf, “Waterfall” earrings*
Spanx Black, or Leggs “Jet Black”, or Hanes “Sheer Black” panty hose
All-in-One (or Spanx) (Optional), Comfortable All-Black flats
Wear your good-luck doughnuts somewhere on your person.
*No other jewelry except a wedding ring should be worn on stage
ADDITIONAL CLOTHING
Something comfortable for travel, breakfast/rehearsal Saturday, aftercontest dinner and afterglow.
MAKE-UP AND ACCESSORIES
See Page 8 (Those not staying at the hotel may use the Au Hospitality Suite for costume and make-up. NOTE Those of you planning to use the Au Hospitality suite, please bring your own make-up mirror and accessories.
MAKE-UP MIRROR, HAIR DRYER ETC.
Rooms are equipped with hair dryers, irons, coffee makers, clock radios, and refrigerators. If there are several sharing a room, an additional hair dryer and make-up mirror are recommended.
PHONE/CAMERA (Do Not take pictures or record the contest!)
CHARGERS FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRONICS (don’t forget to take them home!)
CASH/CREDIT CARDS
For incidentals, tips, meals other than chorus-paid meals, NO Harmony Expo this year SNACKS
For between-meals energy and to share. Adult beverages if desired, soft drinks and water. Hotel has a convenience store.
FOR THE PATTERN
One quart-size Ziploc bag to hold your AET, room key, glasses, misc. items you want to have with you all day. Walking shoes if you need them.
WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - MARCH 2025
Thursday, March 20
Time What Location
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Registrations/Will-Call Ticket Pick Up/Lost & Found HI Lobby
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Silent Auction (NO Harmony Expo this year) Hi Bdrm
7:00 pm* - 8-30 pm Panel Inspection & Mic Test Chorus/Quartet Briefing /Walk Ons Quartet walk-ons will follow briefing** Topfer Self-parking - carpool or Uber suggested
9:00 pm* – 5:00 pm Slide show, Mixer & Quartet Reception Sunflower (Everyone is invited.) Marigold
Friday, March 21
Time What Location
9:00 am – 9:00 pm Registration/Will-Call Ticket Pick Up/Lost & Found HI Lobby
9:00 am – 9:00 pm Silent Auction (No Harmony Expo this year) HI BDrm
11:00 am – 12:00 noon Region 10 All-Member Kick-Off Event All Encouraged to Attend HI Sun/Mar
12:00 pm – 12:15 pm First-Timers Photo HI Sun/Mar
12:15 pm – 12:30 pm Mass Sing (All members Encouraged to Attend) Hi Sun/Mar
12:30 pm Box Lunch Pick-Up HI TBD
2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Shuttle Buses (hotel to theatre and back) Lantana C
2:00 pm – 5 pm Will-Call Ticket Pick Up Topfer
3:00 pm – 8 pm QUARTET COMPETITION & Awards Ceremony Topfer
9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Chorus Rehearsals HI as assigned
Saturday, March 22
Time What Location
7:30 am – 11:30 am Chorus Breakfasts As Assigned
7:30 am – 11:30 am Chorus Rehearsals As Assigned
9:00 am – 11:30 am Registration/Will-Call Ticket Pick Up, Lost & Found HI Lobby
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Silent Auction HI Bdrm
11:00 am – 9:00pm Shuttle Busses (hotel to theatre and back) Lantana C
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Will Call Ticket Pickup Topfer
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm CHORUS COMPETITION & Awards Ceremony Topfer
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm SHOW OF CHAMPIONS Topfer
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Chorus Dinners As Assigned
10:00 pm –Midnight Region #10 ALL MEMBER AFTERGLOW Lantana A/B/C
* New time and location this year.
** Team Coordinators, Directors and Competing Quartets. Others may participate in the (chorus mic test or view from the audience.
Individual event tickets must be purchased online in advance and picked up either at thehotel or the Topfer. Get Individual event tickets here.
AU’S SCHEDULE - SNAPSHOT
Friday, March 21
Time What Location
10 – 11 pm REHEARSAL (Dinner on your own. Be at the hotel Bluebonnet before 10 please. We only have an hour)
Saturday, March 22 – Contestant No. 11
DO NOT plan on attending the chorus contest. Due to limited transportation options between the hotel and the Topfer, you will not have time to get back to the hotel to get ready and be in the pattern on time.
Time What Location
10 - 11 am Breakfast buffet First Floor HI 11am - 12pm REHEARSAL Bluebonnet
12:45 –1:45 pm MAKE-UP CHECK. Everyone must have their makeup checked by Meli, or Jocelyn Valle in Au’s Hospitality Room. (PLEASE Don’t wait until the last minute and allow time for touch-ups if needed)
WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
We will be away from the hotel from approx 2:00 to 8:00 pm and will be walking between buildings in the pattern. We cannot take a lot of personal belongings back stage. PLEASE, in a quart-size Ziploc bag, plan to take only essentials with you; i.e., water, snacks lipstick, blush, AET*, $$. You may also bring another pair of shoes for walking .
BEGIN PATTERN ALL CELL PHONES OFF!
2:00 pm
2:15 pm
Assemble by the registration table in the lobby 1st Floor (Allow time for elevators)
Check-in/Photos (There will not be time to go back upstairs as we board busses immediately) Lantana Board busses for shuttle to Weisenhutt (Touch-ups here) Lantana Warm up hold - Door A (Back Stage-Quiet Please) Topfer
4:10 pm ON STAGE! Topfer
5:30 pm Awards Ceremony etc.** Topfer
6:30 - 7:45 pm Show of Champions Topfer
NOTE: Please be on time as we gather for the pattern. We cannot wait for stragglers. If we cause any delays in the contest, we will be penalized.
**The Topfer will be emptied after competition. Au will host a tailgate party in the parking lot. There will be snacks, beverages, etc. to help you keep up your energy. We will then re-enter Topfer for the Show of Champions. Bring your AET
After Show of Champions
9:00 – 10:00 pm Pizza and Review Score Sheets Au Hospitality 10:00 pm - Midnight Afterglow Lantana A/B/C* Check GroupMe Regional Contest 2025 thread for schedule changes.
* All Events Ticket
MAKE-UP
Moisturizer & Primer
(Any Brand) under foundation base is essential for smooth application. Apply to face, neck and décolletage. If you have large pores or wrinkle lines apply a Primer prior to applying foundation.
Foundation
Ben Nye Créme Foundation, Highlight and Contour Palette
Setting powder - Translucent recommended. Ben Nye has a good selection.
Eyes
Maybelline “The Nudes” - (Palette of 20), Black eyeliner (any brand); line top lash and bottom lash line
Black mascara (any brand) waterproof works best
Eyelashes* – Ardell #110 or #117, black (Purchase multiple pairs and fresh glue)
Eyelash Glue – Duo white or clear recommended.
Eye Shadow Application(see image above)
Apply “Nude Light” shadow all over eyelid and under brow, then select a dark brown shadow to apply to the crease of the eyelid beginning from the center of the eye to the outside corner. Blend up toward outside brow line. Start with a light coat then add to darken to create the effect of expressive eyes. Blend with brush.
Brows – Pencil (any brand) one or two shades darker than your brows
Blush – Maybelline “Master Contour” by Face Studio: cream color below eye on cheekbone; pink in the middle and tan as a contour below the pink. Blend well.
Lips – Red lip liner. Lipstick: Maybelline “Super Stay Matte Ink Red,” Lady Gaga’s (HausLab Atomic Shake Lip Lacquer
Cherry Shine, Taylor Swift’s Dragon Girl Red by NARS or any no-smudge red shade
Nails – Clear Polish or French Manicure
Applicators
Base Sponge – Ben Nye Hydra Small (HS-1) or similar
Brushes – multiple for eye shadows, blush and setting powder
Extra sponges for blending
Hair – Hair should be neatly styled and off the face and shoulders.
Essentials – Q-Tips, brushes, sponges, make-up remover, make-up mirror, toothpicks for lash application. Bobby pins, hairspray, magifying make-up mirror (Tip: Baby Oil and a Q-Tip will remove lash glue)
*If you are unfamiliar with eyelashes, PRACTICE before contest.
F
Y • I - MISCELLANEOUS TIPS &
MEDAL ETIQUETTE – Wear your medals proudly on a chain or pin but not on the 2024 colored ribbons. 24K Recipients are encouraged to wear their pendants.
MUSICAL ETIQUETTE – If you see four people singing as a quartet - do not join in unless specifically invited to do so.
COURTESY – Please beware of odors (like perfumes, tobacco/smoke residue, body odor, pungent hair sprays, etc. ) and avoid sharing them during rehearsals or onstage as these affect our members with allergies. Thanks for your cooperation!
ALL EVENTS TICKETS (AET) – Each member of Region 10 who attends the convention must purchase an All-Events Ticket. As a singer this is included in your contest registration fee. Proceeds from competition provide funding for our regional programs and help support our regional champions. Friends & Family Single-Event Tickets are $40 each for the quartet contest, chorus contest and the Show of Champions Saturday evening must be purchased online and can be picked up at will-call locations in the hotel and Topfer Auditorium. YOU MUST HAVE AN ALL EVENTS TICKET (AET-included in your registration) TO RIDE THE SHUTTLE BUSES AND ENTER THE PERFORMANCE VENUE. TICKETS ARE CHECKED AT THE DOORS.
VOLUNTEERS – If you have signed up to volunteer, please check in with Region 10 Volunteer Coordinator Jodi Ceasar at the Registration Desk in the Holiday Inn to receive your assignment. Be on time for your assignment. Let Jodi know if you have a problem keeping your commitment.
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD – The Region gives an award for the most entertaining performance in both the quartet and chorus contests. Winners are chosen by selected members of the audience. Judges are NOT part of the decision makers. If you are invited to submit your vote, please plan to stay for the entire competition.
CHORUS CONTEST AWARDS PROTOCOL – As the competing choruses are introduced in order of appearance, their director and president enter the stage and remain during the announcement of the results. As the results are read, the director and president will step forward to receive their awards. When the new overall chorus champions are announced the remaining directors and presidents exit the stage. The new champion chorus members will receive their medals from the outgoing champion chorus members, and then make their way onto the risers to perform.
***ROOM CANCELLATION*** – The hotel has a strict 48-hour cancellation policy. Cancellation within 48 hours of scheduled arrival will result in a charge of one night’s room and tax! Contact Hilton Reservations Staff directly at 866-577-1154 if you have any questions/problems with your hotel reservation.
Au has reserved a suite that will serve as the Au Hospitality room and can be used by those who have not reserved a hotel room among other things that you’ll see in this handbook
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PHOTOS – You may purchase the official chorus posed photo either before contest (see Kathy Pillmore) or after on the Read Photography website (https://www. readphotography.com/). A number of sizes are available. Advance-order photos must be paid for at the time the order is placed. Checks are made payable to A Cappella Unlimited. Candid photos will be taken during the awards ceremony only.
PURSES/BELONGINGS WHILE WE’RE PERFORMING – Backstage personnel will be available to “watch”a LIMITED number of competitors’personal belongings in the backstage area during performances. (See What to Take, p. 13) Personal belongings will be gathered in specified bags at the beginning of the pattern. These will be returned to pre-identified individuals in our chorus as we leave the backstage area. PLEASE COLLECT YOUR BELONGINGS AFTER YOU ARE BACK IN YOUR SEAT.
WEBCAST – Friends and family unable to join us in Houston may subscribe to the webcast and watch the competition live. For $30, subscribers may view the Quartet and Chorus Contests and the Show of Champions as they happen, plus they have post-contest access for two weeks following competition. Link: www.region10webcast.com
CONTESTANT SCORE SHEETS/RECORDINGS – These will be available at the judging table 15-30 minutes after the end of each contest. Chorus score sheets may only be picked up by the Chorus Director (Katy) or the Team Coordinator (Sandy). (See page 15 for the list of judges and the scoring levels)
INDIVIDUAL CONTEST RECORDINGS – Contestants have permission to reproduce as many copies of their contest performance recordings for personal use as they desire.
PHOTOS – You may purchase the official chorus posed photo either before contest (see Kathy Pillmore) or after on the Read Photography website (https://www. readphotography.com/). Candid photos will be taken during the awards ceremony only.
OPEN DIVISION/EVALUATION ONLY – Choruses may choose to compete in an “Open Division” where the chorus presents a 12-15 minute “entertainment” package. They will be evaluated and given a letter score but they will not be ranked or be able to compete in International Competition. Several choruses that are preparing for International Competition this year are competing “for evaluation only”. They are eligible for the Audience Favorite award.
HARMONY CLASSIC – Harmony Classic Competition is open to all choruses in the A and AA divisions. In order to be invited to compete in the Harmony Classic Competition, Au must score among the top five choruses in Division A SAI worldwide. Eligible choruses from the 2025 season will compete on Tuesday, October 26, 2026 at the Sweet Adelines International Convention/Harmony Classic in Columbus, Ohio.
THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2023
4:00 pm. Hotel Check-in* ................................ Holiday Inn Town Lake
5:00 – 9:00 pm Registration (Get your All Events Ticket (AET) here/WillCall Ticket Pick up, Lost & Found ..................... Hotel Lobby Silent Auction (No Harmony Expo this year) ................... Online**
7:00 – 8:30 pm Mic-Test Chorus/Quartet Briefing/Walk-Ons ........... Topfer All Team Coordinators, Directors, Competing Quartets and Winners Circle members. All members are welcome to watch and/or particpate in the chorus mic test.
9:00 – 10:00 pm Quartet Reception & Mixer with Slide Show ........Sun/Marig
*NOTE: All hotel rooms are equipped with a coffee maker, hair dryer, AM/FM radio/alarm clock, iron and full-size ironing board, and refrigerator. If there are 3 or 4 of you in a room, it is a good idea to bring an “over the door” clothes hanger and extra make-up mirrors/hair dryers.
** How to bid on Auction items will be posted in GroupMe.
Quartet Reception & Slide Show
9:00 – 10:00 pm Holiday Inn Sunflower/Marigold Room
This is your opportunity to meet barbershoppers from all over Region 10 and to hear most of the competing quartets. There is a tradition (not a requirement) of giving competing quartets little “well-wishes” (cards, trinkets, etc.) Feel free to bring something for your favorite quartet’s (hint: Better Than BeFour) “Goodie Bag” to this event.
Friends and family members who cannot be with us in Austin may watch by going to www.region10webcast.com. The webcast is $30 and includes the quartet and chorus competitions, and the Show of Champions plus extended viewing for two weeks after competition.
AU’S CONTEST WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2024
Au members who are staying at the hotel, should be checked in by 6:00 p.m. at the absolute latest. (If you’re going to be later than 6 p.m., make sure you have a late arrival guarantee on your reservation. NOTE: Please call 512-797-5400 (Kathy P.) if there is an emergency that will cause you to be late or unable to get to the hotel as the schedule requires.
ALL DAY – WEAR YOUR A CAPPELLA UNLIMITED
FOXCROFT BLOUSE WITH PRIDE!
(Wear slack or pants, No Jeans please. Au guitar pick earrings, comfortable shoes. See Medal Etiquette, Page 9).
Au 24k recipients are encouraged to wear their 24k pendants
11 am Region 10 All-Member Kick-Off Sunflower/Marigold
12 pm First-Timer’s Photo & Mass Sing Sunflower/Marigold
12:30 pm Box Lunch Pick-Up TBD
3:00 pm
QUARTET COMPETITION Topfer Auditorium
8:00–10:00 pm Dinner on Your Own
10:00–11:00 pm Au Rehearsal Bluebonnet
SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2023
This year will not be like previous years due to the change in venue and limitations it presents. We would like to attend the breakfast buffet as a group at 10. Those staying at the hotel have two free breakfasts included in their room. Non-registered guests pay $14.95+tax for the buffet breakfast. This is a good time to charge yourself for the long day ahead. After breakfast we head to the Bluebonnet Room for our last rehearsal at 11 am. Please be there on time. We only have an hour.
After rehearsal, return to your room to prepare your hair and makeup. Au Hospitality will be available to those who do not have a hotel room. Make-up checks will be conducted by Meli or Jocelyn V. in the Au Hospitality Suite. Do not wait too late to get this done. Everyone must have their makeup checked.
At 2:00 we will gather outside the Lantana room. Please be prompt and allow for elevator traffic! PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES. We will check in at the Lantana Room at the designated time where photos will be taken. From Lantana we will board the busses and be taken to the Zack Scott complex. We will exit at the Weisenhutt where we will have short walk and 10-20 minutes for warm up and touch ups, then to a back stage holding area. At 4:10 we will be on stage for our seven minutes to wow the judges and the audience. (IMPORTANT–Plan to take only a bare minimum of articles with you... your AET/name badge, room key and a couple $$—DO NOT BRING LARGE ITEMS..WE CANNOT TAKE THEM BACKSTAGE AND THERE IS NO PLACE IN THE PATTERN TO LEAVE THEM.
4:10 Au takes the stage! We’re the 11th and last chorus to perform. When given the signal, we will enter the stage and take our places on the risers as we have rehearsed.
(We are NOT judged on our entry and exit, but we always enter with attitude!) Once we are on the risers, Katy will check that we are positioned correctly, everyone is in their window and is ready to go before signaling the emcee that we are ready.
SMILE – BREATHE – FOCUS – We are down the tiles, full smiles, energy in our bodies and ready to start our journey. –FOCUS– (We do not begin until Katy indicates to the emcee that we are ready. Our 3 to 7 minutes starts with the first note sung.)
The emcee will go to the podium and say…
“May we have the doors closed please. Contestant number 11, from San Marcos, Texas, under the direction of Katy Dane…. A Cappella Unlimited Chorus!”
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THE CONTEST WEEKEND EXPERIENCE
POP TO ATTENTION, DOWN THE TILES!
FOCUS – The lights are hot and bright. The judges are in the “pit” in front of the stage. The stage is new to everyone. The sound you are used to in rehearsals will NOT be there so sing as you did in rehearsal. Manage your nerves and DO NOT over sing if you can’t hear yourself or the others around you. Do the plan as we have rehearsed it over and over. WATCH KATY—Remember ALL THE THINGS. Here we go with...
You Are My Sunshine You are “Down the Tiles” while we accept applause. When Katy turns to face us, turn with her back to center. All eyes are on Katy. Listen to the pitch and sing the tune-up chord with commitment. Remember to keep your head over your shoulders, relax. Expand your rib cage and breathe, sing, breathe. The Door was just slammed in your face!! Focus and remember the emotional journey through this heart-rending ballad. At the end, when Katy turns to accept applause, you are back down the tiles. Remain down the tiles until she turns back to us for A Wonderful Day Like Today. Breathe, energize the pitch and think about donuts! The intro to this song has a lot going on and the judges will use it to set our level so let’s give them something that will get them excited about what they are about to hear. Breathe–sing–breathe. Sing through the words and phrase endings. Don’t slow down once tempo is set. Call on all your resources to keep up your stamina and energy. Sell this song with all the joy you can muster.Watch as Katy turns to the audience and turn down the tiles. It will be our last contest performance with Katy in front of us. Make it the best experience for her and for us. Have Fun!
When the competition is over and the winners in each division have been announced, don’t wander off. Au will have a tailgate in the Topfer parking lot while the theatre is turned over. The Show of Champions will begin approximately 30 minutes after the contest awards have been presented. Stay nearby for Au’s call to get back on the stage. If we win Division A we will be in the Show of Champions...where and how many songs we sing will depend on how we finish in the contest. Division A champs sing 1 song....Over-all winners: 3rd Place - 2 songs, 2nd Place - 2 songs, 1st Place - 3 songs. Plus the quartets. After the Show of Champions, grab some dinner on your own, get back to the hotel for the...
Afterglow:The region-wide Afterglow will be at the Holiday Inn, in Lantana A/B/C. It will begin at 10 pm and go until midnight. Change into your jeans or comfy pants, grab a snack, and head to the Lantana Rooms for more singing and camaraderie with our Sweet Adeline sisters!!! The cash bar will be open until midnight. For those who haven’t had enough, Au Hospitality will be open. Bring your snacks and adult beverages there. Check GroupMe for the room number.
JUDGING THE CONTEST
Choruses performing in the Contest (vs. Entertainment Package) are judged in four categories: Sound, Music, Expression and Visual Communication by a judge specialist who has been certified in her category.
2025 Regional Competition Judging Panel
• Sound — Bobbette Gantz
• Music — Cydney Wentsel*
• Expression — Karen Sweeters
• Visual Communication — Becky Hine
• * Panel Chair
Choruses have 3 to 7 minutes to perform two numbers. Each judge can award a maximum of 200 points (100 per song) in their category for a total possible score of 800 points. Scores are broken into the following levels. (Points below are per song)
A+ 94—100 points
A 86—93 points
A- 80—85 points
B+ 74—70 points
B 66—73 points
B- 60—65 points
C+ 54—59 points
C 46—53 points
C- 40—45 points
B+ LEVEL SCORES
D+ 34—39 points
D 26—23 points
D- 20—25 points
YOU’RE THE SUNSHINE IN MY WONDERFUL DAY!
Roommates ........................................................................................
Staying at the hotel
(Please text your room No to 512-797-5400)
Sandy Blevins
Roz Jones (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
Christy Libby, Dan (Friday only)
Carol Roettinger (Friday & Saturday)
Kathy Pillmore (Friday & Saturday)
Laura DeAngelo (Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Jocelyn Yanagisawa, Meli VanNatta* (Friday & Saturday)
Katy Dane, Bonnie Wolfe, Cheyenne Gonzalez (Thurs, Fri & Sat)
Kyong Hee Chee, Renee Chang (Friday & Saturday)
Kathy Wilson (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
Melone Mills, Kaye Pledge (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
Not staying at the hotel
Kate Hungerford
Michelle Mitchell
Marie White
Marché Marquis
Stephanie Sarvis
Jocelyn Vallee*
Au Hospitality
*Make-up checks in Au Hospitality
* Make-up Checkers
Room No.
