77th Annual International Convention & Competition Program
Mission Statement
Elevating
Inspiring and empowering voices to joyfully harmonize the world. Sweet Adelines International
Vision Statement
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Dear Sweet Adelines International,
On behalf of the City of Columbus, I want to extend a warm welcome and a heartfelt thank you for being here. It’s an honor to host your convention and competition for the first time, especially as it coincides with Sweet Adelines International’s milestone 80th birthday. Your community represents countries from around the world. As the 15th largest city in the U.S., and one that thrives on diversity, creativity and connection, Columbus is the perfect stage for your week of education, performance and competition.
Columbus has a reputation as one of the country’s best undiscovered music cities. Twenty One Pilots, Caamp, O.A.R., Rascal Flatts, Willie Phoenix, Dwight Yoakam and Bobby Floyd are just some of the musicians who got their start here. Before they were household names, they played on stages in Columbus, from outdoor venues to dive bars and from sold-out arenas to indie record stores.
Over the next few days, we hope you feel that same creative energy and settle into a community that feels like a home away from home. Our walkable downtown makes it easy to explore a city AFAR recently named one of the Best Places to Travel in 2025. That recognition builds on recent national attention, including Glamour’s “25 Best Solo Trips for Women” and USA Today 10Best’s “Best U.S. Destinations to Visit This Fall.”
We know your schedules are full, but we hope you have a chance to explore the city. Just minutes from the convention center, you will find the charming, brick-lined streets of German Village, as well as the creativity, public art and nationally acclaimed food scene in the Short North Arts District.
Thank you again for being here. We are proud to be part of this milestone and excited to welcome you back when the convention returns in October 2026.
Sincerely,
Andrew J. Ginther Mayor
Welcome to Columbus
Welcome to the Sweet Adelines International 2025 Convention and Competition — a week filled with education, entertainment, and excitement. Columbus is set to shine even brighter as we take the stage this week!
There is something magical about convention week—a time when singers from near and far come together to create harmony, celebrate friendship, and share in the joy of music. This year, Columbus provides a backdrop of autumn colors, with landscapes blazing in vibrant reds, golds, and oranges, a reminder that beauty and wonder can be found in every moment. Years ago, when we lived in Ohio, we had a magnificent sugar maple in our backyard. Each leaf was stunning on its own, but together they created a glow that seemed to light up the whole yard. In much the same way, each of us brings our own talents, voices, and spirit to this convention, creating a vibrant mosaic of sound, energy, and joy.
This week promises exciting experiences all around. We will be moved by incredible performances, challenged and uplifted by top-notch education, and inspired by the generosity and dedication of fellow members. Whether this is your first convention or your fiftieth, there is magic to be found at every turn.
Our time together at convention is fleeting, but the memories we create—the friendships we deepen, the music we make, the inspiration we carry home—will last far beyond these few days. I encourage you to fully immerse yourself in every moment, to embrace the sights, the sounds, and the connections that make us Sweet Adelines.
In harmony,
Mary Rhea International President
Media Policy
Photography, video, or recordings of any kind is strictly prohibited during all competition sessions, except by authorized Sweet Adelines staff and contracted vendors.
NOTICE OF FILMING &
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 for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve of any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Sweet Adelines or the person or entity designated to do so by Sweet Adelines. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.
Hours of Operation
Headquarters, Registration Will Call & Harmony Bazaar
GCCC – Exhibit Hall C
Monday, Oct. 20
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Thursday, Oct. 23
Friday, Oct. 24
Saturday, Oct. 25
2–7 p.m.
9 a.m.–7 p.m.
9 a.m.–7 p.m.
9 a.m.–7 p.m.
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
9 a.m.–2 p.m.
VENDORS
A Charming Affair • Beads N More • Color Street • DD’s Bras and Shapewear
Flutter Eyewear • GL Creations • Gold Medal Ideas, Inc. • Harmony Travel LLC
Visit Harmony Bazaar to shop a curated selection of merchandise from independent vendors as well as Sweet Adelines International Sales. See hours on page 5 Clear Bag $10
Heartland Market • Lady Jayne, Ltd. • Mark Enterprises • Montage/Double Take Pearls with Purpose • The Silverlady II • Ultimate Creations Infinite Aloe • Unique Fashions
Competing
Chorus Bag $18 ALL PRICES IN USD.
80Celebrating Years of Harmony
Visit our POP-UP Museum! Experience Sweet Adelines history through a curated display of objects from the international archives. From champion dolls to historical documents, this exhibit is sure to spark memories and conversation! LOCATED INSIDE HARMONY BAZAAR IN GCCC, EXHIBIT HALL C.
Harmony Bazaar Concessions
NOTE: Concessions are not available on Monday.
TUESDAY
9 a.m.–7 p.m. Inside Harmony Bazaar
Breakfast options available 9-11 a.m.
Assorted Breakfast Sandwiches, Yogurt
Parfaits, Grab & Go Breakfast Items, Coffee, Juices, Bottled Water
Lunch and Dinner Options 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Pulled Pork & Pulled Chicken Sandwiches Mac & Cheese, Assorted Snack Items, Sodas, Coffee, Bottled Water
4–8 p.m. Columbus Grille (GCCC Concourse across from Competition)
WEDNESDAY
9 a.m.–7 p.m. Inside Harmony Bazaar
Breakfast Options 9–11 a.m.
Assorted Breakfast Burritos, Steel Cut Oats, Grab & Go Breakfast Items, Coffee, Juices, Bottled Water
Lunch and Dinner Options 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Street Tacos - Chicken, Steak & Veggie, Chips & Salsa, Guacamole, Assorted Snack Items, Soda, Coffee, Bottled Water
9 a.m.–8 p.m. Columbus Grille (GCCC Concourse across from Competition)
THURSDAY
9 a.m.–7 p.m. Inside Harmony Bazaar
Breakfast Options 9–11 a.m.
Loaded Breakfast Bowls, Fruit Cups
Grab & Go Breakfast Items, Coffee, Juices, Bottled Water
Lunch and Dinner Options 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Assorted Pizzas & Stromboli, Side Salads
Assorted Snack Items, Soda, Coffee, Bottled Water
9 a.m.–8 p.m. Columbus Grille
(GCCC Concourse across from Competition)
FRIDAY
9 a.m.–4 p.m. Inside Harmony Bazaar
Breakfast options available 9-11 a.m.
Assorted Breakfast Sandwiches, Yogurt Parfaits, Grab & Go Breakfast Items, Coffee, Juices, Bottled Water
Lunch and Dinner Options 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, Veggie Burgers
Assorted Snack Items, Soda, Coffee, Bottled Water
10 a.m.–7 p.m. Columbus Grille (GCCC Concourse across from Competition)
Deli Subs & Wraps, Side Salads, Assorted Snack Items, Chips Soda, Coffee, Bottled Water
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Columbus Grille (GCCC Concourse across from Competition)
Schedule of Events
All times, events, and locations are subject to change.
Arena Seating
All competition sessions are general seating, except VIP sections honored Wednesday–Saturday (Oct. 22–25). Harmony Classic on Tuesday, Oct. 21 is general seating for all.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
Chorus Toolkit Workshops
Tabletop Rounds and “Tag-Outs!” with Queens
Tabletop Rounds and “Tag-Outs!” with Queens
RMT Networking
Harmony Bazaar
Registration/Will Call/HQ
Riser Rehearsals
Harmony Classic Briefing
The Coronet Club Crown Reveal
By Appt.Only See pg 13 to sign up
Hilton Columbus Downtown, Milton Caniff Room
Hyatt Regency Columbus, Hayes
Hyatt Regency Columbus, Hayes
Hyatt Regency Columbus, By Invitation Only
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C
GCCC, Union Station Ballrooms A, B, & C
GCCC, A110-111
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
Chorus Toolkit Workshops
Riser Rehearsals
Quartet Briefing
Harmony at its Best… A-“Chord”-ing to Barbershop
Hilton Columbus Downtown, Milton Caniff Room
GCCC, Union Station Ballrooms A, B, & C
GCCC, Exhibit Hall A-B
Hyatt Regency Columbus, Garfield
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21
event location time
Panel Discussions on Recruitment and Retention
Panel Discussion on Chorus Culture
Panel Discussion on Voices in Action: Utilizing the Chorus Toolkit
Harmony Bazaar
Registration/Will Call/HQ
Chorus Briefing
Tech Rehearsal
The Coronet Club Reunion
Quartet Reception
Volunteer Meeting
Welcome & 80th Birthday Celebration
Harmony Classic
9–9:40 a.m.
9:55–10:35 a.m.
10:50–11:30 a.m.
9 a.m.–7 p.m.
9 a.m.–7 p.m.
9:40–10:40 a.m.
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
1:30–2 p.m.
2–3 p.m.
2:30–3 p.m.
5–5:20 p.m.
5:20–10:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Columbus, McKinley
Hyatt Regency Columbus, McKinley
Hyatt Regency Columbus, McKinley
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C
GCCC, A110-111
GCCC, Exhibit Hall A-B
Hilton Columbus Downtown, Pheoris West A & B Room
Hilton Columbus Downtown, Pheoris West A & B Room
GCCC, A216
GCCC, Exhibit Hall A-B
GCCC, Exhibit Hall A-B
AUDIENCE REMINDERS
Photography, audio, video, or live streaming is prohibited during all competition sessions.
Please turn off cell phone and watch alarms, so they will not sound while contestants are on stage.
Smoking, e-cigs, and vaporizers are prohibited in convention and competition venues.
Please be aware no one may enter or exit the competition seating area while contestants are on stage.
Firearms and weapons are prohibited at all Sweet Adelines event locations.
Schedule of Events
All times, events, and locations are subject to change.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
Chorus Toolkit Workshops
Riser Rehearsals
50/60/70 Member
Anniversary Breakfast
Harmony Bazaar
Registration/Will Call/HQ
Quartet Semifinals*
Quartet Finalist Briefing
p.m.
10 a.m.–10:30 p.m. End of Contest
Hilton Columbus Downtown, Milton Caniff Room
GCCC, Union Station Ballrooms A, B, & C
By Invitation Only
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C
GCCC, Exhibit Hall A–B
GCCC, Exhibit Hall A–B
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
Chorus Toolkit Workshops
Riser Rehearsals
Harmony Bazaar
Registration/Will Call/HQ
Chorus Semifinals
Donor Suite
International President’s Reception
Chorus Finalist Briefing
9 a.m.–7 p.m. 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Completion of First Session-End of Contest
9:30–11 p.m.
End of Contest
Hilton Columbus Downtown, Milton Caniff Room
GCCC, Union Station Ballrooms A, B, & C
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C
GCCC, Exhibit Hall A-B
By Invitation Only
By Invitation Only
GCCC, Exhibit Hall A-B
No food or drink, with the exception of water, is allowed inside the competition arena.
Thank you for your cooperation.
All times are in EDT • Doors open 1 hour prior to start time.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
Chorus Toolkit Workshops
Finding the Fun in Your Performance with Lady A Cappella
Harmony Bazaar
Registration/Will Call/HQ
Toast of Celebration
Donor Suite
Quartet Finals
The Coronet Club Show (Separate Ticket Purchase Necessary)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
Chorus Toolkit Workshops
Emotional Power of Visual and Musical Layering with North Metro**
Harmony Bazaar
Registration/Will Call/HQ
Chorus Finals
Donor Suite
Coronet Clubhouse
After Competitor #5 until Announcement of Winners
GCCC, Union Station Ballroom B
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C By Invitation Only
Invitation Only GCCC, Exhibit Hall A-B
Exhibit Hall A-B
GCCC, Union Station Ballroom B
GCCC, Exhibit Hall C GCCC, Exhibit Hall C GCCC, Exhibit Hall A-B By Invitation Only Hilton Columbus Downtown, Pheoris West A & B Room
Education Classes
Monday, Oct. 20
Tabletops and Tag-Outs! 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Start your day with physical and vocal warm-ups with Anne Downton and Renée Porzel. Grab your “passport” and make your rounds during two sessions of Tabletop Discussions. In between rounds, sing Sweet Adelines International organizational songs in “Tag-Out” sessions with 2024 International Champion Quartet Lady A Cappella and 2014 International Champion Quartet LoveNotes!
Tabletop Discussions:
Breathing: Bec Hewitt and Patty Cobb Baker
Vowels: Kim Vaughn and Karen Breidert
Vocal Characterization: Peggy Gram and Joan Boutilier
Visual Characterization: Di Porsch and Renée Porzel
Performance Anxiety and Prep: Debra Lynn and Ryan Heller
Being a Responsible Ensemble Member: Kim Wonders and Glenda Lloyd
Vocal Health: Caitlin Castelino and Jamy Claire Archer
Behind the Lyrics: Utilizing the Song Assessment Tool with members of the DEI Council.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Harmony at its Best... A-“Chord”-ing to Barbershop
Join Jean Flinn and Suzy Lobaugh to explore how to keep the composer happy by maintaining the implied harmony—all while using the right substitute chords in your arrangement.
Panels with Barbershop Experts 9-11:30 a.m.
On Tuesday, enjoy a series of panel discussions led by barbershop experts, with moderator Thérèse Antonini!
Recruitment and Retention: Sharon Cartwright, Becki Hine, and Heather Schouten Wilson.
Chorus Culture: Anne Downton, Kim Wonders, and Taylor Daniels.
Voices in Action: Utilizing the Chorus Toolkit with Mary Cox, Krista Moller and Donetta Hawkins.
Friday, Oct. 24
Sing It Like You Mean It: Finding the Fun in Your Performance
9-10:30 a.m. Lady A Cappella
Join 2024 International Champion Lady A Cappella for a high-energy master class focused on bringing your performance to life! Explore character development, emotional expression, and how to adapt your vocal delivery across a cappella styles, all while staying true to the music. Whether refining your artistry or rediscovering the joy of performing, this session will inspire you to connect with your audience and have fun on stage.
Education Classes
Saturday, Oct. 25
The “WHAT ELSE” Method: Exploring the Emotional Power of Visual and Musical Layering 9-10:30 a.m. North Metro Chorus
Join 2024 International Champions, North Metro Chorus to discover how to elevate your performance. Learn how song selection, choreography, costuming, and staging work together to create a performance that audiences can feel and “see.” From idea to execution, this class will show how every element can deepen impact and bring music to life.
2025 EDUCATION SCHEDULE
Monday, October 20
9–9:15 a.m.
9–11:15 a.m.
11:20–11:45 a.m.
1–3 p.m.
3:05 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Physical and Vocal Warm-Ups
Tabletop Discussions Session 1
Sing “Tag-Outs” with Lady A Cappella
Tabletop Discussions Session 2
Sing “Tag-Outs” with LoveNotes
Switch tables every 20 minutes — new table, new topic!
Tuesday, October 21
9–9:40 a.m.
9–10:30 a.m.
9:55–10:35 a.m.
10:50–11:30 a.m.
9–10:30 a.m.
9–10:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion on Recruitment and Retention
Harmony at its Best... A-”Chord”-ing to Barbershop
Panel Discussion on Chorus Culture
Panel Discussion on Voices in Action: Utilizing the Chorus Toolkit
Friday, October 24
Quartet Education Class with Lady A Cappella
Saturday, October 25
Chorus Education Class with North Metro Chorus
Chorus Toolkit Advice
Available by Appointment!
Throughout the week, members of the Chorus Toolkit Subcommittee are available by appointment to visit with ensembles to share ideas, advice, and more. Scan the QR code to sign up.
International Judging Panel
Quartet Judging Panel
Sound
Sandy Marron, Kim Vaughn
Music
Carolyn Schmidt, Jan Meyer
Expression
Lea Beverley, Annette Wallace
Visual Communication
Tori Postma, Sandi Wright
Panel Chair
Paula Davis
Panel Secretaries
Pattee Bender, Cammi MacKinlay
Resource Judge
Vickie Maybury, Beth Smith
Page
Kelli Hinton
Harmony Classic and Chorus Judging Panel
Sound
Beth Smith, Valerie Taylor
Music
Kay Bromert, Corinna Garriock
Expression
Joan Boutilier, Vickie Maybury
Visual Communication
Becki Hine, Renée Porzel
Panel Chair
Paula Davis
Panel Secretaries
Pattee Bender, Cammi MacKinlay
Resource Judge
Jan Meyer
Page
Kelli Hinton
Trial Scorers
Sound
Patty Cobb Baker, Michelle Little, Sarah Netherton
Visual Communication
Kim Andrews, Michelle Hunget
Expression
Lisa Hunszinger
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Harmony Classic • Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Nikki Blackmer
Janice McKenna 5-10:30 p.m. 5-10:30 p.m.
Quartet Semifinals • Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Karen Breidert
Nicky Salt
Karen Breidert
Melody Hine
10 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
10 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
4–10:30 p.m. 4–10:30 p.m.
Chorus Semifinals • Thursday, October 23, 2025 FIRST SESSION SECOND SESSION
JD Crowe
Janice McKenna
JD Crowe
Molly Huffman
10 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
10 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
3:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
3:30 p.m.–9 p.m.
Quartet Finals • Friday, October 24, 2025
Karen Breidert
Gretchen Holloway
11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Chorus Finals • Saturday, October 25, 2025
JD Crowe
Anne Downton
11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
SESSION
Tuesday • October 21, 2025
Welcome & 80th Birthday Celebration • 5–5:20 p.m.
Greater Columbus Convention Center
Presented by: International President Mary Rhea
Harmony Classic • GCCC • 5:20–10:30 p.m.
All seating is General Admission
Introduction: Janell Mason
1. Wichita, #25 Wichita, KS, USA
Emcee: Elaine Hamilton
Mic-Testers: Columbus Chorus
Melynnie Williams, Director
2. Milltown Sound, #31 Wigan, UK
Kim Nuttal, Director
3. Capital City, #4 Indianapolis, IN, USA
Jillian Wade, Director
1. Greater Cleveland, #17 Independence, Ohio, USA
Shannon Lange and Chelsea Salvaggio, Directors
DIVISION
A
4. Fox Valley, #6 Neenah, WI, USA
Heather Johnston, Director
5. Crescent City Sound, #10 New Orleans, LA, USA
Mary Beth McMurray, Director
INTERMISSION
DIVISION
AA
4. Alaska Sound Celebration, #13 Anchorage, AK, USA
Peggy Benton, Director
2. Redland Rhapsody, #34 Redlands Coast, Queensland, AUS
Louise Brannon, Director
3. Gateway, #26 Edmonton, Alberta, CAN
Lisa Greenough, Director
5. London, #2 - WITHDRAWN London, ONT, Canada
Julia Beadle, Director
INTERMISSION
Most Entertaining Award:
Vote for your choice for Harmony Classic Most Entertaining Award! Scan the QR Code with your phone's camera to cast your vote.
Tuesday • October 21, 2025
Harmony Classic Division A Awards Presentation
Presenters: Greater Auckland Chorus
5th Place:
4th Place:
3rd Place:
2nd Place:
2026 Harmony Classic Division A Champion Chorus:
Harmony Classic Division AA Awards Presentation
Presenters: Nikki Blackmer and Arlene Blackmer
5th Place:
4th Place:
3rd Place:
2nd Place:
2026 Harmony Classic Division AA Champion Chorus:
Closing Songs
It’s the Music That Brings Us Together – Page 42
Directed by Glenda Lloyd, Brindebella, #34 How We Sang Today – Page 36
Directed by the 2026 Division A and Division AA Champion Chorus Directors
Wednesday • October 22, 2025
Quartet Semifinals
First Session • 10 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Jessie Caynon
Mic-Testers: Lady A Cappella Quartet
W = indicates quartet is a Wildcard
1. SwingTime, #11
Sally McLeish (t), Agoura Hills Harmony
Shawnna Dechant (l), Santa Monica
Courtney Anderson-Georges (bt), Chapter-at-Large, #11
Susan Kegley (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #11
2. Wildfire!, #25, W
Rachel Radcliff (t), OK City
Erin Goeke (l), Rich-Tone
Jennifer Foster (bt), OK City
Jen Le Claire (bs), Rich-Tone
3. Five Minutes More, #8, W
Brigit Baglien (t), Chapter-at-Large, #8
Heather Tavel (l), High Country
Rebecca Richards (bt), High Country
Heather Reimnitz (bs), Skyline
4. Lipstick Scoundrels, #4
Nancy Appel (t), Scioto Valley
Christine Pirot (l), Diamond Jubilee
Christina Scheiderich (bt), Scioto Valley
Jennifer Davis (bs), Scioto Valley
5. By Special Request, #11, W
Janet Schwartz (t), Harborlites
Robin Beers (l), Chapter-at-Large, #11
Billye Johnstone (bt), Chapter-at-Large, #11
Cindy Chrispell (bs), Harborlites
6. Firefly, #16
Rachel Beach (t), North Metro
Susann McKinley (l), North Metro
Laura Norris (bt), North Metro
Sharon Demy (bs), North Metro
7. Saving Grace, #10, W
Elise Zufall (t), Chapter-at-Large, #12
Kelly Leary (l), Alamo Metro
Kieley Morales (bt), Chapter-at-Large, #10
Marisa Garza (bs), Alamo Metro
8. Essence, #10
Janet Burnett (t), Houston Horizon
Candice Griffith (l), Alamo Metro
Kerry Parker (bt), Alamo Metro
Tianna Coffey (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #14
9. Gusto!, #12
Dana Entrikin (t), Oregon Coast
Stephanie Beard (l), Oregon Coast
Martha Segura (bt), Oregon Coast
Mary Magnuson (bs), Oregon Coast
10. Tenacious, #4 - WITHDRAWN
Shannon Lange (t), Greater Cleveland
Chelsea Selvaggio (l), Greater Cleveland
Tracy Marcarello (bt), Scioto Valley
Karen Johns (bs), Gem City
11. Lumos, #2
Andrea Petzold (t), Motor City Blend
Shayna Stubblefield (l), Motor City Blend
Deb Densmore (bt), Motor City Blend
Tamela Moore (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #2
INTERMISSION 30 MIN
12. Skylark, #34
Joanne Oosterhoff (t), A Cappella West
Avril Hughes (l), Brindabella
Kirsten Richardson (bt), A Cappella West
Glenda Lloyd (bs), Brindabella
13. Lucille, #17
Erin Lavoie (t), Chapter-at-Large, #21
Jennifer Recker (l), Chapter-at-Large, #17
Emily O’Brien (bt), Harborlites
Loren Vaughn (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #15
Wednesday • October 22, 2025
14. First Class, #5
Dawn Krones (t), Sooner Sensations Show
Stacy Schumacher (l), Vocal Standard
Kristin Drummond-Mance (bt), Vocal Standard
Maria Christian (bs), Song of the Lakes
15. The Valkyries, #11
Grace Lueck (t), Chapter-at-Large, #11
Emma Castillo (l), Chapter-at-Large, #11
Kayla Quilantang (bt), Chapter-at-Large, #11
Sarah Saavedra (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #11
16. Uproar, #21
Rebecca Smith (t), Harborlites
Amber Carroll (l), Harborlites
Pam Pieson (bt), Harborlites
Catherine Berriz (bs), Harborlites
17. SoloVoce, #21
Kimberly Alley (t), Chapter-at-Large, #11
Tracey Sandberg (l), Harborlites
Jennifer French (bt), San Diego
Marina Hayden (bs), San Diego
18. Duly Noted, #9
Raegan Goldman (t), Toast of Tampa Show
Madison Riviere (l), Chapter-at-Large #9
KaleyAnna Raabe (bt), Toast of Tampa Show
Emily Ellsworth (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #9
19. Spice, #6
Angela Blackwood (t), City of Lakes
Heidi Dick (l), City of Lakes
Liz Miller (bt), City of Lakes
Jan Rick (bs), City of Lakes
20. PrimeTime, #13 - WITHDRAWN
Sylvia Posso (t), Song of Seattle
Katy Hawley (l), Song of Seattle
Patti Burklund (bt), Song of Seattle
Sonja Mejlaender (bs), Song of Seattle
21. Silhouette, #31
Emma Beeden (t), Chapter-at-Large, #31
Sophie Radcliffe (l), Aberdeen
Emily Wyatt (bt), Lace City
Emily Sturt (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #31
22. Yellow Brick Road, #15
Diane Duff (t), Liberty Oak
Heidi Wilson (l), Liberty Oak
Patricia Danner (bt), Chapter-at-Large, #15
Shayna Atkinson (bs), Liberty Oak
23. Maverick, #32
Jeannie Ellis (t), Chapter-at-Large, #32
Anna Rosenberg Adlerstam (l), Pearls of the Sound
Sofia Hagman (bt), Pearls of the Sound
Susanna Balsvik (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #32
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Personal photos or videos are strictly prohibited!
For the safety of our competitors and the greater enjoyment of our audience members, personal photos, videos, and livestreaming are strictly prohibited inside the competition venue. As in years past, Sweet Adelines International Headquarters staff and contracted personnel will be taking photographs, video, and/or other digital media of attendees throughout the convention in designated areas. See pg. 4 for more details on video, recording, and photography policies.
Wednesday • October 22, 2025
Quartet Semifinals Second Session • 4:10 - 10:30 p.m.
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Jean Schoenlank W = indicates quartet is a Wildcard
24. Alouette, #34
Diane Jenkins (t), Circular Keys
Vicki Dwyer (l), Circular Keys
Kaitlyn Dwyer (bt), Circular Keys
Crystal Forbes (bs), Circular Keys
25. Airwaves, #26
Jennifer Low (t), Westcoast Harmony
Linda Dickinson (l), Westcoast Harmony
Erin Bell (bt), Westcoast Harmony
Pat Fry (bs), Westcoast Harmony
26. Probly Fine, #14, W
Amy Reynolds (t), Song of Atlanta
Lindsay Durden (l), Song of Atlanta
Heather Brookshire (bt), Song of Atlanta
Susan Milani (bs), Song of Atlanta
27. Illuminate, #15, W
Rebecca King (t), Merrimack Valley
Alicia Caron (l), Spirit of Syracuse
Jennifer Hunter (bt), Saratoga Soundtrack
Cherie LaDuke (bs), Champlain Valley
28. Alchemy, #19
Katie Knorr (t), Valley Forge
Jennifer Kuethe (l), Harbor City Music Company
Katie Mannherz (bt), Harbor City Music Company
Amanda Clements (bs), Harbor City Music Company
29. Dynasty, #9
Sarah Clay Lindvall (t), Toast of Tampa Show
Debbie Cleveland (l), Chapter-at-Large, #9
Michaela Slamka-Johnston (bt), Song of Atlanta
Jenny Cutlip (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #9
30. Presto!, #14
Lindsay Patrick (t), Song of Atlanta
Jennifer Cooke (l), Scenic City
Kathe Schellman (bt), Song of Atlanta
Kris Wheaton (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #4
31. Rewind, #13, W
Molly Mylius (t), Alaska Sound Celebration
Amanda Madden (l), Alaska Sound Celebration
Melanie Cross (bt), Alaska Sound Celebration
Christy Hedrick (bs), Alaska Sound Celebration
32. Midnight Society, #19
V. Nicole Burkhardt (t), Valley Forge
Dana Cinque (l), Chapter-at-Large, #19
Marian Garven (bt), Dundalk
Pearl Steinel (bs), Valley Forge
33. Venture, #5
Melissa VanHousen (t), Vocal Standard
Eva Marie Vargo (l), Vocal Standard
Melissa Gillespie (bt), Vocal Standard
Janet Velazquez (bs), Vocal Standard
34. Twilight, #12
Anna-Pia Hubacher (t), Diablo Vista
Kristi Penelton (l), Sacramento Valley
Bridget Barrett (bt), Diablo Vista
Jennifer Febre (bs), Harborlites
35. Sirens, #9
Gina Baker (t), Spirit of the Gulf
Angie Love-Callahan (l), Spirit of the Gulf
Deanna Kastler (bt), Spirit of the Gulf
Joanie Jacques (bs), Spirit of the Gulf
INTERMISSION
30 MIN
Wednesday • October 22, 2025
36. PRISM, #3
Cindy Ahlgrim (t), Melodeers
Jenelle Lambert (l), Melodeers
Janet Masters (bt), Choral-Aires
Debbie Lee (bs), Choral-Aires
37. Nothin’ But Treble, #8
Heleena Herrington (t), Chapter-at-Large, #8
Mindy Butler (l), Chapter-at-Large, #8
Ashlee Olson (bt), Chapter-at-Large, #8
Stephanie Osmond (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #8
38. All Fired Up!, #19
Nancy Cloeter (t), Harbor City Music Company
Alicia Carter (l), Chapter-at-Large, #19
Dawn Adams (bt), Chapter-at-Large, #19
Kim Elger-Griffin (bs), Spirit of the Gulf
39. Serenade, #25
Connie Light (t), Rich-Tone
Caitlin Klemballa (l), Scottsdale
Melanie Esquivias (bt), Scottsdale
Lindsay Chartier (bs), Note-ably North Texas
40. Wicked Blend, #14, W
Michaela Medford (t), Song of Atlanta
Bettina McDougal (l), Virginia Coast
Jamee Billings (bt), Queen Charlotte
Lorrie Mauney (bs), Queen Charlotte
41. Rosegold Four, #14
Brittany Knight (t), Greater Richmond
Vera Crouse (l), Greater Richmond
Harriette Walters (bt), Greater Nassau
Kris Costa (bs), Greater Richmond
42. Voxy, #13
Kadi Holdsworth (t), A Cappella Joy
Alena Hemingway (l), Chapter-at-Large, #13
Megan Hofkamp (bt), Jet Cities
Judy Pozsgay (bs), Westcoast Harmony
43. Lighthouse, #17
JoAnn Wilson (t), Greater Cleveland
Rhiannon Light (l), Greater Cleveland
Marilynn Schroeter (bt), Greater Cleveland
Amy Ringley (bs), Greater Cleveland
44. VOCE, #1
Deanna Sargent (t), Millennium Magic
Cheryl Brusket (l), Chapter-at-Large, #1
Angie Kunasek (bt), Millennium Magic
Beth Paul (bs), Millennium Magic
45. Last Call, #8
Lizzie Loomis (t), Skyline
Becky Maybury (l), Skyline
Lily Radack (bt), Chapter-at-Large, #8
Laura Barnick (bs), Skyline
46. Saffron, #1
Helen O’Rourke (t), Sirens of Gotham
Amanda Fowski (l), Chapter-at-Large, #1
Valeri Reynolds (bt), Chapter-at-Large, #1
Susan Berry (bs), Chapter-at-Large, #1
47. Radiant, #9
Abbie Owens (t), Toast of Tampa Show
Hannah Paschal (l), Toast of Tampa Show
Emma Paschal (bt), Chapter-at-Large, #9
Kate Vincent (bs), Toast of Tampa Show
INTERMISSION 15 MIN
Wednesday • October 22, 2025
Special Performances:
2025 Rising Star Champion Quartet, 942
2025 Diamond Division Champion Quartet, Regale
International Novice Quartet Award
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 member of the quartet is a previous International Quartet Champion. The quartet must also achieve a minimum score of 960 points.
5. Harbor City Music Company, #19 Baltimore, Md., USA
Michael Gellert, Director
6. Toast of Tampa Show, #9 Tampa, FL, USA
Tony DeRosa, Director
7. Forth Valley, #31 Edinburgh, UK
David Sangster, Director
8. Diablo Vista, #12 Walnut Creek, Calif., USA
Caitlin Castelino, Director
INTERMISSION: 30 MIN
9. Buffalo Gateway, #17 Buffalo, NY, USA
Diane Porsch, Director
10. Scottsdale, #21
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Lori Lyford, Director
11. Rich-Tone, #25 Richardson, Texas, USA
Valerie Clark, Director
12. Pearls of the Sound, #32
Helsingborg, Sweden
Rasmus Krigström & Anna Rosenberg Adlerstam, Directors
13. Bella Voce, #8 Craig, Colo., USA
Anna-Lisa Glad & Jeana Womble, Directors
14. OK City, #25
Oklahoma City, OK, USA
Mary Rhea, Director
15. Jet Cities, #13 Federal Way, WA, USA
Rachel Pack, Director
16. Harmony on the Sound, #1 Trumbull, Conn., USA
Karen Sweeters, Director
INTERMISSION: 1 hR 10 MIN
Thursday • October 23, 2025
Chorus Semifinals
Second Session • 3:30–9 p.m.
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Darren Hurst
17. Greater Kingston, #16
Kingston, ONT, CAN
Andria Coward and Sue Marriott, Directors
18. Greater Nassau, #15
Baldwin, NY, USA
Harriette Walters, Director
19. Harmony Celebration #15
Ridgewood, N.J., USA
Jack Pinto, Director
20. Metro Mix, #5
Iowa City, Iowa, USA
John Hayden, Director
21. Alamo Metro, #10
San Antonio, Texas, USA
Ryan Heller, Director
22. Circular Keys, #34
Castle Hill, NSW, AUS
Vicki Dwyer, Director
23. Verdugo Hills, #11
Glendale, Calif., USA
Tammy Ragsdale, Director
24. Queen Charlotte, #14
Charlotte, NC, USA
Debora Lovelady, Director
25. Houston Horizon, #10
Houston, TX, USA
Janet Burnett, Director
INTERMISSION: 35 MIN
26. OC Sound, #21
Mission Viejo, CA, USA
Bonnie McKibben, Director
27. Circle of Harmony, #16
WITHDRAWN
Oakville, ONT, CAN
Barbara Hodge, Director
28. Vocal Matrix, #14
Greenville, SC, USA
Dr. Kimberly Graham, Director
29. Vocal Standard, #5
Kansas City, MO., USA
Rob Mance, Director
30. Great Lake Sound, #3
Valparaiso, IN, USA
Carol Thompson, Director
31. Cincinnati Sound #4
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Jack Johnson, Director
32. Alberta Northern Lights, #26 WITHDRAWN
Edmonton, Alberta, CAN.
Lisa Hunszinger, Director
33. Millennium Magic, #1
Manchester, CT., USA
Laurel Strielkauskas, Director
INTERMISSION: 15 MIN
Swan Song Performance
2025 International Champion North Metro Chorus
Directed by Erin Howden • Toronto, ON, Canada, #16
2025 Sweet Adelines Music Educator Award
Presenter: International President Mary Rhea
Recipient: Audrianna Aargon, Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus, #21
Thursday • October 23, 2025
2025 Ann Gooch Award
Presenter: International President Mary Rhea and Ann Gooch
Recipient: Viveka Boettge, Harmony Bells, #32
Harmony Achievement Award
Presenters: Kerri Mauney and Betty Clipman
Harmony Achievement Award Recipient:
Announcement of Chorus Finalists Fill in the Order of Appearance below.
Closing Songs
It's The Music That Brings Us Together - Page 42
Directed by Betty Clipman, Director, The Woodlands Show, #10
Friday • October 24, 2025
Quartet Finals • 11:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: International President Mary Rhea
Mic-Testers: 11th place quartet from the 2025 International Quartet Competition Quartet Performances
INTERMISSION: 30 MIN
Lifetime Achievement Award
Presenter: International President Mary Rhea
Recipient: Lori Lyford, Scottsdale Chorus, #21
INTERMISSION: 20 MIN
Vote for your choice for Most Entertaining Quartet! Scan the QR Code with your phone's camera to cast your vote.
Friday • October 24, 2025
Special Presentation
Building Our Future Together: 80 Years Strong, International President Mary Rhea
Swan Song Performance
2025 International Champion Quartet, Clever Girl
2025 Most Entertaining Quartet Award Recipient:
10th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Peggy Jones and Melynnie Williams
9th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Janell Lind, Deb Peters, Patty Cobb Baker
8th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Zing
7th Place:
6th Place:
5th Place:
4th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Speed of Sound and Bling! Quartet
Medals and certificates presented by the BUZZ Quartet
Medals and certificates presented by ClassRing Quartet
Medals and certificates presented by Viva! Quartet
3rd Place:
Medals and certificates presented by The Ladies & Front Office Four Quartet
2nd Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Lady A Cappella Quartet
1st Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Clever Girl Quartet
Friday • October 24, 2025
Crown Presenters
2025 International Champion Quartet, Clever Girl
The Coronet Club Champion Quartet Trophies
Presenter: Coronet Club President Janell Lind
Flowers
Presenter: International President Mary Rhea
The Joni Bescos Trophy
Presented by: The Coronet Club
Closing Song
The Winners' Song - Page 40
Directed by Jenny Harris, Harbor City Music Company #19
Saturday • October 25, 2025
Chorus Finals • 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: International President Mary Rhea
Mic-Testers: 11th Place Chorus from 2025 International Chorus Semifinals
INTERMISSION: 30 MIN
50/60/70 Anniversary Member Awards
CLASS OF 2025
Recognition By: International President Mary Rhea
(See list of members on pages 30-31)
Special Presentation Video
Building Our Future Together: 80 Years Strong, International President Mary Rhea Chorus
INTERMISSION: 30 MIN
Vote for your choice for Most Entertaining Chorus!
Scan the QR Code with your phone's camera to cast your vote.
Saturday • October 25, 2025
CLASS OF 2025 • 50/60/70
Year Member Awards
Recognition By: International President Mary Rhea
50-YEAR MEMBER AWARDS
Jenifer Allbaugh
OK City Chapter, #25
MerVon Badesheim
Capital City Sound Chapter, #13
Hari Barrett Member-at-Large
Susan Bersch Bridges of Harmony Chapter, #9
Nancy Branam Verdugo Hills Chapter, #11
Marlyn Bridwell Member-at-Large
Janice Brown Emerald City Chapter, #25
Joyce Burke OC Sound Chapter, #21
Elizabeth Callahan
Houston Horizon Chapter, #10
Janna Chelland Grand Rapids Chapter, #17
Charlene Clarke Valley Forge Chapter, #19
Sharon Dady Harmony Central Chapter, #5
Mary Ellen Dahlgren Coastline Show Chapter, #1
Martha Delargey Shoreline Sound Chapter, #2
Vickie Dennis OK City Chapter, #25
Sonne Durphy Chapter-at-Large, #16
Clara Eggers Member-at-Large
Mary Ann Fase
Grand Rapids Chapter, #17
Marilyn Ferguson Diamond State Chapter, #19
Lynn Forrest Boston Skyline Chapter, #1
Elaine Gain
Greater Kingston Chapter, #16
Diane Grace
Midwest Crossroad Chapter, #3
Cindy Green
Queen Charlotte Chapter, #14
Debbie Haller
Alamo Metro Chapter, #10
Janet Hendrix Rich-Tone Chapter, #25
Sue Higgins Heart of Michigan Chapter, #2
Pat Hippen Member-at-Large
Karen Hoepner
Red Cedar Sounds Chapter, #6
Karen Holdridge Skyline Chapter, #8
Glenna Howard*
OK City Chapter, #25
Joyce Ireson
Grand Harmony Chapter, #16
Janet Kamrad Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9
Janet Klepper Member-at-Large
Joyce Kovacs
Bay Area Showcase Chapter, #12
Donna Kready
Topeka Acappella Unlimited Chapter, #5
Mary Lou Kudela
City of Lakes Chapter, #6
Diane Landry
Toast of Tampa Show Chapter, #9
Susan Loftus
Choral-Aires Chapter, #3
Ethel Lowther
Alamo Metro Chapter, #10
Nancy Maass
Pacific Empire Chapter, #12
Joan Machtel
Crosstown Harmony Chapter, #3
Theresa Mahar
Scottsdale Chapter, #21
Hilda Mancillas
Alamo Metro Chapter, #10
Connie Miller
City of Lakes Chapter, #6
Priscilla Mitchell
The Annapolis Blend Chapter, #19
Patricia Naman
Toast of Tampa Show Chapter, #9
Lola Negaard
Antelope Valley Showcase Chapter, #11
Anne Nelson
Member-at-Large
*deceased
Saturday • October 25, 2025
CLASS OF 2025 • 50/60/70 Year Member Awards
continued
50-YEAR MEMBER AWARDS
Lisa Newman
Pride of Kentucky Chapter, #4
Diana Newman
Pride of Kentucky Chapter, #4
Barbara A. Nielsen
Harbor City Music Company Chapter, #19
Linda Ninekirk
Antelope Valley Showcase Chapter, #11
Judy O ‘Brien
RiversEdge Chapter, #13
Marlys Ohnstad
Zumbro Valley Chapter, #6
Diane Porsch
Buffalo Gateway Chapter, #17
Tori Postma
Chapter-at-Large, #8
Ella Russell
North Metro Chapter, #16
Sue Schmid
Fox Valley Chapter, #6
Linda Schumacher
Kansas City Chapter, #5
Autumn Scraper
Lions Gate Chapter, #26
Pat Shein
Harborlites Chapter, #21
Virginia Sivils
Greater Richmond Chapter, #14
Susan Smith
Harborlites Chapter, #21
Gena Sommer
Sound Celebration Chapter, #5
Susan Spires Member-at-Large
Shelly Sweet Rubenic Chapter-at-Large, #3
Judy Vidal
Black Hills Showcase Chapter, #8
Jo Wyatt
Cedar Harmony Chapter, #5
60-YEAR MEMBER AWARDS
Alice Bell
Valley Forge Chapter, #19
Betty Clipman
The Woodlands Show Chapter, #10
Kay Davis*
High Country Chapter, #8
Donna Dudgeon
Dogwood Blossoms Chapter, #17
Ruth Gove
Boston Skyline Chapter, #1
Peggy Gram
Top of the Rock Chapter, #25
Cathy Hebert
High Country Chapter, #8
Marilyn Herke Member-at-Large
Kathryn Jones Member-at-Large
Dottie Kaufmann
Chapter-at-Large, #3
Maggie Kause Vienna-Falls Chapter, #14
Charlotte Kranyecz
Lehigh Valley Chapter, #19
Portia Little
Harmony Hills Chapter, #4
Carolyn Marelich
Mission Valley Chapter, #12
Linda Melcher
Song of the Lakes Chapter, #2
Judy Olson
Twin Cities Show Chapter, #6
Barbara Perry Member-at-Large
Helen Shores
Kansas City Chapter, #5
Peggy Sinden
Kansas City Chapter, #5
Wanda Spivey Chapter-at-Large, #5
Brenda Strauss Member-at-Large
Carol Wiersema
City of Lakes Chapter, #6
Judie Wykoff
Bay Area Showcase Chapter, #12
70-YEAR MEMBER AWARDS
Lois Napier Anderson Chapter-at-Large, #16
Merilyn Bryan Spirit of the Gulf Chapter, #9
Joan Galbreath Member-at-Large
Mary Ann O'Neil
Verdugo Hills Chapter, #11
Helen Peters Heart of Illinois Chapter, #3
Carol Schaberg
Chapter-at-Large, #5
Joanne Smith
Pride of Toledo Chapter, #17
Fidell Stewardson Member-at-Large
*deceased
Saturday • October 25, 2025
Special Presentation
Celebrating A Legacy of Generosity
Building Our Future Together: 80 Years Strong Challenge Gift Results
Family Chorus Performance
Directed by Kim Wonders & Natalie Allen, Metro Nashville Chorus, #4
Special Performance
2026 International Champion Quartet
2025 International Chorus Competition Awards Presentation
2025 Most Entertaining Chorus Award Recipient:
10th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Motor City Blend Chorus
9th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Lace City Chorus
8th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Spirit of the Gulf Chorus
7th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by San Diego Chorus
6th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by West Coast Harmony Chorus
5th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Columbus Chorus
4th Place:
Medals and certificates presented by, Harborlites Chorus
Saturday • October 25, 2025
3rd Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Skyline Chorus
2nd Place:
Medals and certificates presented by Song of Atlanta Chorus
1st Place:
Medals and certificates presented by North Metro Chorus
International Chorus Trophy
Presenter: International President Mary Rhea
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.
Special Performance
2026 International Champion Chorus
Closing Songs
The Winners’ Song – Page 40
Directed by Erin Howden, North Metro Chorus, #16
How We Sang Today – Page 36
Directed by 2026 International Champion Chorus Director
WordsbyReneeCraig &DickFloersheimer
The Voice Of Harmony
TheVoiceofHarmony
Words by Renee Craig and Dick Floersheimer Music and Arrangement by Renee Craig Revised by Joey Minshall, April 2019
tobeperformed'adlib',inbarbershopstyle
Copyright2019SweetAdelinesInternational
Music&Arrangement byReneeCraig
Revised by Joey Minshall April 2019
Come On And Sing
Words and Music
by
June Dale and Erin Howden
Arrangement by June Dale
The Winners’ Song
Words, Music and Arrangement by Mary Ann Wydra
It's The Music That Brings Us Together
Words,
From the Composer/Arranger
This song was written shortly after “shelter-in-place” for COVID-19 started. As with many barbershop ensembles, my chorus had just started virtual rehearsals and it was inspiring to see how many barbershoppers still wanted to find ways to rehearse, learn more, talk about music, and most importantly, stay connected to all of our barbershop friends. It’s easy for me to get emotional about the impact barbershop has had on my life, but with the craziness of everyday life, we don’t always get a lot of opportunities to remember WHY barbershop is so important in our lives. Sharing a song or a great tag with friends is one thing that made us all go nuts for barbershop in the first place. Even when we're not able to sing together, it's incredibly inspiring and helps us remember WHY when so many still do so much to virtually get together with the friends that make music so meaningful to all of us.
Performance Notes
1) This key (F) should work well for female barbershop ensembles, but feel free to pitch it up or down if that better fits your particular ensemble’s vocal strengths. This arrangement is also available in A b (TTBB for female voices) and C (SATB for mixed voices).
2) There are optional notes shown in measures 17 (bass), 18 (bari), and 20 (bass). These work just fine, and may be considerations for your ensemble depending upon the voices and the key you choose.
3) The song starts with a simple message: “it’s the music that brings us together,” and continues to tell the story of what music means to us. From sweet melodies to grand harmonies, music is the emotional fire that fuels our souls. Music is passion, music helps us through good times and bad times, and when our troubles might be especially great, music is there to help ease the burden. The message starts simply, grows more emotional, passionate, and grand, and then comes back to the simple thought that “it’s the music that brings us together” . . . but it’s the friends we share music with that matter the most and that make each day special.
Special thanks to track producers Tony De Rosa and Michaela Johnston for donating their time and talents to create learning tracks for this arrangement. All three versions are available free of charge at shop.barbershop.org and you can also find the TTBB and SATB at www.advocals.com (Tony) and the SSAA at www.officialjohnstonmusic.com (Michaela).
