Harmony Rag Quartet of Nations Newsletter, Region 31 Sweet Adelines International Autumn 2008
The earth moved with Åse and Alba
The visit of Åse Hagerman and Alba chorus at the Regional Workshop in October, has been claimed as one of the best Workshops ever. For the first time ever, the visiting faculty brought along their chorus for a more interactive workshop and it gave the attendees more
opportunity to find out how this small chorus became the Region 32 champions. Åse has visited the UK many times, either as an individual chorus coach or as part of International Faculty visits, whatever the reason her enthusiasm and vibrancy is always guaranteed. This Workshop was no different
and it’s very obvious how Alba have become Swedish and Harmony Classic Champions. The whole chorus oozes positive attitude in both their singing and performance, and as you can see from the costumes in the main picture they are not afraid to push the boundaries. This
leads to an exciting on-stage performance that leaves you wanting more. The package they performed in the evening show at the weekend included everything, from solo performances from chorus members, and Åse, to section solos using Beatles numbers and
songs classed as traditional barbershop - albeit with a few word changes. The weekend was an overwhelming success - only complaint was no tiered seating in the main auditorium, but the organisation was fantastic a big thank you to the RMT. Can you do it again please?