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Barbershoppin' the Big Easy! - Sweet Adelines International 73rd Annual Convention and Competition
Barbershoppin'
 the Big Easy!

      Sweet Adelines International
73rd Annual Convention and Competition
    Sept. 16-21, 2019 • New Orleans, La., USA
Barbershoppin' the Big Easy! - Sweet Adelines International 73rd Annual Convention and Competition
Table of
                                                                                                Contents
                           Sweet Adelines
 Find Your Voice.          International
                                               3           President’s Welcome
                                               4           Executive Committee and International Board of Directors
                           Education           10-11       Convention Assistants & VIP Ribbons

  INVinEySouTrself         Symposium           12
                                               13
                                               14-16
                                                           Harmony Bazaar Hours & General Information
                                                           Harmony Bazaar Floor Map & Exhibitors
                                                           Schedule of Events

 EMPOWER
                                               17          Education Classes

  others
                                               18          Area Map
                                               19          General Attendee Busing Schedule
                            July 22-26, 2020

     SINasGone
                                               20          Mass Sing
                            San Antonio, TX
                            United States      21          Songwriting Contest Songs
                                               22-24       Judging Panels, Emcees, Webcasters
                                               28-29       Harmony Classic Chorus Competition
                                               30-34       International Quartet Semifinals
                                               38-40       International Chorus Semifinals
                                               42-44       International Quartet Finals
                                               48-51       International Chorus Finals

Save the Date!
                                               54-57       Past Conventions and Champions
                                               57          Past Lifetime Achievement
                                               58          Past Ann Gooch, Harmony Achievement, NAfME & CMEA Award Recipients
                                               59          Chapter Longevity Awards
                                               60          Past International Presidents
                                               61-67       Songs

IES 2020 • Rising Star Quartet Contest 2020
                                                         Sweet Adelines International
                                                                                   Mission Statement
                                                       Elevating women singers worldwide through education, performance, and competition in
                                                                            barbershop harmony and a cappella music.
                                                                                    Vision Statement
 Registration opens January 2, 2020                               Inspiring and empowering voices to joyfully harmonize the world.
   Watch for more details coming soon!
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Barbershoppin' the Big Easy! - Sweet Adelines International 73rd Annual Convention and Competition
h a t  i s  l i f e   o n
           W
            ah     i g h  n o t e ?
    It’s the first time your voice blends into a magical ringing chord.                                                                      Welcome to
          It’s arranging a piece of music—and then hearing your
                arrangement sung for the first time onstage.
                                                                                                                                             New Orleans
            It’s conversation after rehearsal and laughter on the                               I’m thrilled to welcome you to the 2019 International Convention and Competition in the enchant-
                                                                                                ing city of New Orleans! Known for its fascinating multi-cultural history, vibrant spirit, and amazing
                        way home from performance.
                                                                                                music, “The Big Easy” is the perfect setting for our week of joyful song and celebration. As we enjoy
                                                                                                all that New Orleans has to offer, the spirit of the city will undoubtedly unite with the spirit of
        It’s seeing your granddaughter welcomed into the chorus                                 Sweet Adelines. I cannot wait to experience all that we will bring to the Crescent City and, likewise,
                     that has brought you so much joy.                                          to see how our hearts and minds will be enriched by this remarkable locale!

                                 It’s all this and more.                                        Our annual tradition of presenting the most awe-inspiring performances at the international
                                                                                                competition is destined to fill our hearts, yet again, with wonder and amazement. The same can
It’s what you give when you donate to Sweet Adelines International.                             be said of the brilliant education classes offered throughout the week. I’m confident you will find
                                                                                                no shortage of opportunities to fill each day with something new and exciting to do! Let the good
                                                                                                times roll!
    Our Life on a High Note Campaign runs September 1 – December 31, 2019. Our goal is to       Please be sure to join me on Tuesday evening, before the 2019 Harmony Classic competitions,
  raise $150,000 to support programs through the Young Singers Foundation, Young Women in       for my State of the Organization address. This year’s address will focus on our new Sweet Adelines
   Harmony, and The Overtone Society. When you give to Life on a High Note, you’re helping to   International Vision, Guiding Principles, Strategic Plan and what they mean to YOU and your life as
 support our mission of Elevating women singers worldwide through education, performance, and   a Sweet Adeline. Be among the first to know where Sweet Adelines International is going and how
                    competition in barbershop harmony and a cappella music.                     we, together, are going to get there over the next five years. It’s sure to be an inspiring way to kick
                                                                                                off our week of harmonizing the world! Have a wonderful convention and, if you are competing,
     To donate or find out more, visit www.sweetadelines.com/give,                              break a beignet!
      text “Support” to 1.918.992.4838 (U.S. phone numbers only),
              or contact philanthropy@sweetadelines.com.                                        Yours, in harmony,

                                                                                                Patty

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Sweet Adelines International
            2019-2020 Executive Committee

                                                                                     ATTENTION!             The Smoothie King Center requires all bags to be checked
                                                                                                            before entering the venue. Please allow extra time for the
                                                                                                            routine bag check each day prior to entering the competition
                                                                                                            venue. Backpacks and luggage are NOT allowed. Personal,
                                                                                                            reusable beverage containers or bottles of water will be
                                                                                                            permitted. No beverages may conflict with the New Orleans
                                                                                                            Pelicans beverage sponsor who has been granted exclusive
                                                                                                            rights (e.g., Coca-Cola brands including Dasani® are allowed.)

           Standing, left to right: Thérèse Antonini (Secretary) and
                    Jeanne d'Arc "JD" Crowe (Treasurer)

          Seated, left to right: Paula Davis (Immediate Past President),
   Patty Cobb Baker (International President) and Joan Boutilier (President-elect)                         NOTICE OF
   2019-2020 International Board of Directors                                                              FILMING AND
                                                                                                           PHOTOGRAPHY
                                                                                     When you enter a Sweet Adelines International event or program, you enter an area where
                                                                                     photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering the event premises,
                                                                                     you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, video recording and its/
                                                                                     their release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction to be used for news, webcasts,
                                                                                     promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or
                                                                                     any other purpose by Sweet Adelines and its affiliates and representatives. Images,
                                                                                     photos and/or videos may be used to promote similar Sweet Adelines events in the
                                                                                     future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of Sweet Adelines. You release
                                                                                     Sweet Adelines, its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved from
                                                                                     any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of
                                                                                     interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. By entering
                                                                                     the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or
                                                                                     royalties in connection with any use, exhibition, streaming, webcasting, televising, or
                                                                                     other publication of these materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use,
                                                                                     exhibiting, broadcasting, webcasting, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee
  Standing, left to right: Sharon Cartwright, Renée Porzel, Cammi MacKinlay,
                                                                                     for admission or sponsorship is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve
         Mary Rhea, Leslie Galbreath, Jenny Harris, Janice McKenna
                                                                                     any photo, video, or audio recording taken by Sweet Adelines or the person or entity
          Seated, left to right: Jeanne d'Arc "JD" Crowe, Paula Davis,               designated to do so by Sweet Adelines. You have been fully informed of your consent,
             Patty Cobb Baker, Joan Boutilier, and Thérèse Antonini                  waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.
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SING.      SHOP. REPEAT.

                                                                                                               r e a t  t h i n g s ,
                              Shop convention essentials, educational CDs,

                                                                                                       W i n g
                               learning materials, new products (featuring the
                                   new Sweet Adelines logo) and more at
                           Sweet Adelines International Sales in Harmony Bazaar!

1                          2
                                                                    1. International
                                                                       Convention
                                                                       Charm $6.50
                                                                       A convention classic!
                                                                       This silver-plated
                                                                       commemorative                 support  y  o u  n g  s i n g e r s !
                                                                       charm hits all the
                                                                       right notes.

                                                                    2. Competing
                                                                       Chorus Bag $13
                                                                       This commemorative tote
                                                                       includes a zipper on
       3                                                               the top to safely secure
                                                                       your belongings while
                                                                       supporting all competing
                                                                       choruses!
                                                                                                     Place your bid on a wide variety of exciting items and
                                                                                                     experiences at the Young Singers Foundation Silent Auction
                                                                    3. Coffee Mug $9.75              in Harmony Bazaar!
                                                                       Keep your vocal chords
                                                                       hydrated and your coffee
                                                                       close with this voice part    The Silent Auction is open during regular Harmony Bazaar
                                                                       mug. Available in Tenor,
                                                                       Lead, Baritone and Bass.      hours, and bidding closes on Friday at 9:30 a.m. Winning
                                                                                                     bidders may pick up their items at closing time or make
                                                                    4. Flashlight $5                 arrangements at the booth. All proceeds go to the Young
                                                                       Find any dropped notes with
4                                5                                     this keychain flashlight.     Singers Foundation to provide grants and scholarships for
                                                                                                     young women.
                                                                    5. Wine Opener $7
                                                                       Wine-not open a bottle with
                                                                       this handy tool?

           6                                                        6. Hot/Cold Pack $4.5O

                                                                                                     Thank you
                                                                       Keep your cool or stay warm
                                                                       with this hot/cold pack!
                                                                       (in between performances,
                                                                       of course).                   for your continued support of the
                                                                                                         Young Singers Foundation!
                                                                      Prices listed in USD.

Visit Sweet Adelines International Sales in Harmony Bazaar and shop early for the best selection!
                                                                                                                   To learn more about the Young Singers Foundation,
                                 Quantities limited on all items.                                                    please visit www.youngsingersfoundation.com.
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Support
     Life on a High Note…
                                              Life on a
    the easy way!                             High Note.
                                              T-Shirts!
                                              Available at the 2019 Commemorative Apparel Booth
                                              in Harmony Bazaar.

    A new way to donate to
  Sweet Adelines International
   from the comfort of your
         own phone.
 Text Support to 1.918.992.4838
   to make a donation today!*
    *Available for U.S. phone numbers only.
Barbershoppin' the Big Easy! - Sweet Adelines International 73rd Annual Convention and Competition
VIP Ribbons
                                     Convention                                         VIP Ribbons are available at the Sweet Adelines International Headquarters Desk inside Harmony Bazaar.
                                                                                         Ribbons can be attached to the convention badge to identify the wearer as an international appointee,
                                                                                                      participant in an international program or an elected organizational leader.

                                     Assistants                                                *Only those celebrating their 50/60-year membership this year will receive these ribbons.

                                                                                                                                                                       ARRANGER
                                      (AS OF PRESS TIME)                                     50 YEAR MEMBER*                   60 YEAR MEMBER*                  CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

                                                                                                                                 COMPETITION                        CONVENTION
        Thank you for your time                                                            CERTIFIED ARRANGER
                                                                                                                                 COORDINATOR                         ASSISTANT

                                                                                                 CORONET                                                       DIRECTORS CERTIFICATION
Suzanne Askin               Kelli Hinton                 Ronda Perez                                                                DIRECTOR
                                                                                                CLUB BOARD                                                            PROGRAM
Bridget Barrett             Terri Hollingsworth          Linda Polley
Rebecca Baughan             Jake Hopwood                 Euna Poole
Pattee Bender               Laura Horansky               Pam Preston                        EDITORIAL REVIEW                EDUCATION DIRECTION
                                                                                                                                                                        EMERITA
Ann Berg                    Judy Horn                    Donna Prozcaka                          BOARD                          COMMITTEE
Arlene Blackmer             Carolyn Hudler               Cheryl D. Pyle
Peggy Blake                 Jackie Jackson               Phyllis Quast
Angela Blank                Coral Johnson                Annette Quimby
                                                                                                 EXHIBITOR                         FIRST TIMER                        GROUPIE
Robyn Bohls                 Holly-Jean Kadonaga          Vicki Raichl
Cheri Bowers                Margy Kaiser                 Donna Robinson                                                        INTERNATIONAL                      INTERNATIONAL
Deidra Brown                Colleen Karl                 Barbara Rolison                    INAUGURAL DONOR
                                                                                                                             BOARD OF DIRECTORS                 COMMITTEE MEMBER
Mary Bruess                 Marci Keller                 Donna Saunders
Carol Burghardt             Eileen Kemp                  Janice Kay Shea
                                                                                              INTERNATIONAL                     INTERNATIONAL                     INTERNATIONAL
Kirby Cass                  Betty Jo Kraus               Jeanne Simpson
Faline Christensen          Toni Kreitzer                Kim Snellenberger                       FACULTY                            JUDGE                           PRESIDENT
Val Clark                   Dee Lahr                     Janie Soslow
Bernie Claytor              Do Lahr                      Sharon Stockstad                     INTERNATIONAL                   JUDGE SPECIALIST                  LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Margie Colbert              Judy Lang                    Milaka Christensen Stringham           TASK FORCE                                                          AWARD WINNER
Kristina Collins            Patti Lavernoich             Felecia A. Summy
Chris Constable             Allison Lew                  Kathy Swenson                                                                                                MASTER
Debbie Culp                 Shanda Christensen Ludlow    Trudie E. Thompson                MASTER ARRANGER                    MASTER DIRECTOR                       DIRECTOR 700
Sue DeBruler                Anita Maclarin               Denise Thomson
Sue Englebert               Hilda Mancillas              Sharon Tosi
                                                                                                                                  NOMINATING
Jeana Evans                 Mary Marmer                  Shannon Underwood                   MASTER FACULTY                                                      PANEL SECRETARY
Kristin Farwig              Jan Matthews                 Kate Veeder
                                                                                                                                  COMMITTEE
Patti Feifer                Colleen McCormick            Marci Haack Weatherford
Anne Fenton                 Elizabeth McCurdy            Jayne Weikel                      PAST INTERNATIONAL                    PROUD SINGER                 REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
Mary Anne Ferazzi           Janet Moe                    Brenda Wells                          PRESIDENT                                                           COMMITTEE
Denise Fly                  Keturah Christensen Moller   Kellie Welsh
Anna Mae Garner             Judy Morton                  Melody Whidden                      REGIONAL                           REGIONAL YWIH                   THE OVERTONE SOCIETY
Pat Gasper                  Nancy H. Muth                Leigh Whitelaw                   MANAGEMENT TEAM                        COORDINATOR                      DIAMOND DONOR
Malauna Christensen Gibby   Toula Oberlies               Alice Williams
Lou Gordon                  Carol S. Pann                Carin Williamson                 THE OVERTONE SOCIETY                THE OVERTONE SOCIETY              THE OVERTONE SOCIETY
Jane Greer                  Shelley Pardis               Michele Woodward                    EMERALD DONOR                         RUBY DONOR                     SAPPHIRE DONOR
Sharon Guardino             Pam Parish                   Susan Zura
Carolyn Hamilton            Laurie Parkinson
Annie Hayes                 Monica Parsons
                                                                                                WORLDWIDE                     YSF ADVANCEMENT                      YWIH PROGRAM
                                                                                                COMMITTEE                        COMMITTEE                         COORDINATORS
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Harmony Bazaar Exhibitors
                            Harmony Bazaar                                                                           Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd Floor) • New Orleans Marriott

      Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd Floor) • New Orleans Marriott
  Monday, September 16: 2-8 p.m.                Thursday, September 19: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.                                                                                         15
  Tuesday, September 17: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.          Friday, September 20: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.                    1. YSF Silent Auction
  Wednesday, September 18: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.        Saturday, September 21: 9 a.m.-Noon                    2. HQ/Registration/TOS
                                                                                                             (Registration Monday and Tuesday only)
                         Please note that Registration/Will Call                                       3.    Flights of Fantasy
                          will move after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday                                         4.    International Sales                                                   14
                         to the Smoothie King Center Box Office                                        5.    Beau Ties                                               16
                       and will remain there throughout the week.                                      6.    A-2 Fay, LLC                             19
                                                                                                                                                                17                 13 12           10
                                                                                                       7.    Beads N More
                                                                                                       8.    Noka Posh                                20                                           9
Headquarters Desk:                                 International Sales:                                9.    Elite Cosmetics
• General Convention Information                   Shop convention necessities, education materials    10.   Foozys By Ellen                                                                       8
                                                   and new products at International Sales.            11.   Rhinestone Marketplace                                  18                 11
• Lost and Found
                                                                                                       12.   Turnerville Klip Pockets                 21
• Ribbons                                          The Overtone Society:                               13.   Infinite Aloe
• Louisville Early Registration                    Stop by to donate and bid on two airline tickets.   14.   Coastal Reflections                                                                   7
  (after Early Registration on Tuesday)                                                                15.   Convention Apparel
• Convention Programs (quantities limited)
                                                   YSF Silent Auction:
                                                                                                       16.   Laurad Designs                            22
                                                   Bid on a variety of items supporting young
                                                                                                       17.   It's a Hoot!
• Registration Desk: All-Event Registration,       female singers at the Young Singers Foundation
  Single-Event Regisitration                       silent auction.
                                                                                                       18.   Unique Fashions                                                                       6
                                                                                                       19.   Harmony Travel                            23                          4
                                                                                                       20.   Ashley By Design
                                                                                                       21.   Gold Medal Ideas
                                                                                                       22.   Color Street                                                                          5
                     Registration/Will Call                                                            23.
                                                                                                       24.
                                                                                                             Coronet Club
                                                                                                             Lady Jayne
                               Hours & Location
            (All Event Registrations and Single Event Registration)                                                                                        24                            3
                                                                                                                                                                 Entrance
Monday, September 16: 2–8 p.m. • Harmony Bazaar (Monday and Tuesday Only)                                                                                                               2
Tuesday, September 17: 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. • Harmony Bazaar (Monday and Tuesday Only)
Tuesday, September 17: 5–7 p.m. • Smoothie King Center Box Office
Wednesday, September 18: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Smoothie King Center Box Office
                                                                                                                                                                                    Escalators
Thursday, September 19: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. • Smoothie King Center Box Office                                                                                                             to 1st Floor
                                                                                                                                                                          1         Lobby
Friday, September 20: 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. • Smoothie King Center Box Office
Saturday, September 21: 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. • Smoothie King Center Box Office

                                                                                                             For more information about our vendors, visit the Harmony Bazaar section at
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                                                                                                                                www.sweetadelines.com/NewOrleans
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Schedule of Events                                                                                                                       Tuesday, Sept. 17
                                                                                                                                                    Event                               Time                          Location
                                               WHEN YOU SEE THIS ICON, THE DENOTED EVENT IS BEING
                                               BROADCAST LIVE ONLINE AT WWW.SWEETADSWEBCAST.COM.                                             Coronet Club Reunion                    1:30-2 p.m.                 By Invitation Only
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Sheraton, Armstrong Ballroom (8th Floor)
*Doors open 1 hour prior to competitions and State of the Organization address. General busing begins 1 hour and 15 minutes prior
                    to program start times. All times, events, and locations are in CDT and subject to change.                             Arranging: Start to Finish              1:30 p.m.–3 p.m.        Sheraton, Bayside C (4th floor)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 By Invitation Only
                                                Monday, Sept. 16                                                                        Coronet Club Quartet Reception                 2-3 p.m.       Sheraton, Armstrong Ballroom (8th Floor)
                       Event                                   Time                               Location                                   Registration/Will Call                   5–7 p.m.            Smoothie King Center Box Office
                                                                                       Marriott, Galerie 3, Carondelet
                 Riser Rehearsals                        7 a.m.–11 p.m.                                                                   State of the Organization*                 5:15–6 p.m.        Smoothie King Center (open seating)
                                                                                        Sheraton, Napoleon B1 & B2
                                                                                            By Invitation Only                                 Harmony Classic*                     6–10:30 p.m.        Smoothie King Center (open seating)
                   RMT Training                           8 a.m.–5 p.m.
                                                                                    Sheraton, Bayside A & B (4th floor)
               Sing Your Part Smart                       9–10:15 a.m.                  Sheraton, Borgne (3rd floor)

                    Unit Sound                          10:30–11:45 a.m.                Sheraton, Borgne (3rd floor)
                                                                                                                                                                         Wednesday, Sept. 18
                                                                                                                                                    Event                               Time                          Location
          Showmanship Myths Busted!                        1–2:30 p.m.                  Sheraton, Borgne (3rd floor)
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Marriott, Galerie 3, Carondelet
                 Harmony Parade                                                                                                                Riser Rehearsals                     7 a.m.–11 p.m.
                                                           1–4:30 p.m.           Sheraton, Napoleon D2 & D3 (3rd floor)                                                                                     Sheraton, Napoleon B1 & B2
                (Registration Full)
                                                                                                                                         YWIH Coordinator Breakfast                  7:30–9 a.m.                 By Invitation Only
                 Harmony Bazaar                             2–8 p.m.               Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)                                                                                  Sheraton, Maurepas (3rd floor)
              Registration/Will Call                        2–8 p.m.               Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)                                                                                        By Invitation Only
                                                                                                                                      50/60 Year Anniversary Breakfast               8–9:30 a.m.            Sheraton, Borgne (3rd floor)
                  Mass Sing Class                          3–4:30 p.m.                  Sheraton, Borgne (3rd floor)
                                                                                                                                               Harmony Bazaar                       8 a.m.–5 p.m.       Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)
      Harmony Classic Competitor Check-in                   3–4 p.m.              Sheraton, Grand Ballroom E (5th floor)
                                                                                                                                             Registration/Will Call                 9 a.m.–6 p.m.         Smoothie King Center Box Office
                                                Tuesday, Sept. 17                                                                            Quartet Semifinals*                  10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.             Smoothie King Center
                       Event                                   Time                               Location
                                                                                                                                                  TOS Lounge                         Noon–8 p.m.                 By Invitation Only
                                                                                       Marriott, Galerie 3, Carondelet                                                                                          Smoothie King Center
                 Riser Rehearsals                        7 a.m.–11 p.m.
                                                                                        Sheraton, Napoleon B1 & B2
                                                                                                                                           Quartet Finalist Briefing                End of Contest              Smoothie King Center
        Louisville 2020 Early Registration                  8–9 a.m.             Marriott 1st Floor Lobby (Near M Lounge)

                 Harmony Bazaar                           8 a.m.–5 p.m.            Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)
                                                                                                                                                                           Thursday, Sept. 19
              Registration/Will Call                    8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.           Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)
                                                                                                                                                    Event                               Time                          Location
                Diversity Workshop                        9 a.m.–Noon               Sheraton, Bayside A & B (4th floor)
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Marriott, Galerie 3, Carondelet
           Quartet Competitor Check-in                     9–9:30 a.m.            Sheraton Grand Ballroom E (5th floor)                        Riser Rehearsals                     7 a.m.–11 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                            Sheraton, Napoleon B1 & B2
               YWIH Youth Festival                        9 a.m.–7 p.m.                Marriott, Galerie 6 (2nd floor)              Past International President’s Breakfast         8–9:30 a.m.                 By Invitation Only
           Chorus Competitor Check-in                   9:40–10:10 a.m.           Sheraton Grand Ballroom E (5th floor)                        Harmony Bazaar                       9 a.m.–6 p.m.       Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)
                  Tech Rehearsal                       11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.                   Smoothie King Center                             Registration/Will Call                 9 a.m.–6 p.m.         Smoothie King Center Box Office

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Event
                                        Thursday, Sept. 19
                                                  Time                            Location
                                                                                                                                                      Education Classes
         Chorus Semifinals*                 10 a.m.–9:30 p.m.               Smoothie King Center
                                                                                                                                                      MONDAY A.M. CLASSES
             TOS Lounge                        Noon–8 p.m.                   By Invitation Only
                                                                            Smoothie King Center              RMT TRAINING • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Sheraton New Orleans (By Invitation Only)

                                                                             By Invitation Only               SING YOUR PART SMART • 9-10:15 a.m.
  International President’s Reception          9:30–11 p.m.               Marriott, Riverview 1 & 2           Sheraton New Orleans - Borgne (3rd floor) • Peggy Gram
                                                                                                              It's all about that bass…and baritone…and lead…and tenor! Learn to Sing Your Part Smart with International faculty
       Chorus Finalist Briefing               End of Contest                Smoothie King Center              member and two-time International Quartet Champion Peggy Gram (Ginger ‘n’ Jazz, Rumors).

                                                                                                              UNIT SOUND • 10:30-11:45 a.m. • Sheraton New Orleans - Borgne (3rd floor) • Peggy Gram
                                                                                                              Get it together! Your sound, that is. Join International faculty member and two-time International Quartet Champion
                                                                                                              Peggy Gram (Ginger ‘n’ Jazz, Rumors).
                                         Friday, Sept. 20                                                                                             MONDAY P.M. CLASSES
                Event                             Time                            Location                    HARMONY PARADE • 1-4:30 p.m.
                                                                     Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet      Sheraton New Orleans - Napoleon D2 and D3 (3rd floor) • Registration Full
    Quartet Music Education Class              9–10:15 a.m.                       (3rd floor)                 Mary Rhea and Corinna Garriock

           Harmony Bazaar                     9 a.m.–6 p.m.         Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)    SHOWMANSHIP MYTHS BUSTED! • 1-2:30 p.m.
                                                                                                              Sheraton New Orleans - Borgne (3rd floor) • Becki Hine
                                                                     Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet      Do I really need to cover up my tattoo for competition? What do the judges mean by “unity?” Get some answers at
              Mass Sing                       10:30–11 a.m.                       (3rd floor)                 Showmanship Judge Specialist Becki Hine’s Showmanship Myths class.

        Registration/Will Call              10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.          Smoothie King Center Box Office        MASS SING CLASS • 3-4:30 p.m. • Sheraton New Orleans - Borgne (3rd floor) • Tori Postma
                                                                                                              Make a big sound in the Big Easy! Join the Mass Sing Class with Tori Postma (Certified International faculty member).
           Quartet Finals*                  11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.               Smoothie King Center
                                                                                                                                                           TUESDAY CLASSES
             TOS Lounge                        11:30 a.m.–                   By Invitation Only
                                          Announcment of Winners            Smoothie King Center              DIVERSITY WORKSHOP • 9 a.m. – Noon
                                                                                                              Sheraton New Orleans – Bayside A & B (4th floor) • Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
                                                                            Smoothie King Center              This hands-on workshop focuses on the development of a Chorus Toolkit that will provide resources to help choruses
          Coronet Club Show                    8–10:30 p.m.         (Coronet Club Tickets Sold Separately)    become more inclusive. Workshop participants will gather in groups to provide feedback on various Toolkit components.

                                                                                                              YWIH YOUTH FESTIVAL • 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (ends with performance at Smoothie King Center)
                                                                                                              Marriott, Galerie 6

                                        Saturday, Sept. 21                                                    ARRANGING: START TO FINISH • 1:30–3 p.m.
                                                                                                              Sheraton New Orleans – Bayside C (4th floor) • Kay Bromert & Jean Flinn
                Event                             Time                            Location                    Learn about topics such as song selection, copyright basics and the eleven barbershop chords.

           Harmony Bazaar                      9 a.m.–Noon          Marriott Preservation Hall (2nd floor)    ACP TESTING • 1:30–3 p.m. (By Invitation Only)
                                                                                                              Sheraton New Orleans – Oak Alley (4th floor)
    Chorus Music Education Class               9–10:30 a.m.          Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet
                                                                                  (3rd floor)                                                                       FRIDAY
                                                                                                                                      QUARTET MUSIC EDUCATION CLASS • 9-10:15 a.m.
        Registration/Will Call              10:30 a.m.–2 p.m.          Smoothie King Center Box Office                            New Orleans Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet (3rd floor)
                                                                                                                                             Led by the 2018 International Champion Quartet, Lustre
            Chorus Finals*                 11:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.             Smoothie King Center

                                               11:30 a.m.–                   By Invitation Only                                                                  SATURDAY
             TOS Lounge                   Announcment of Winners            Smoothie King Center                                       CHORUS MUSIC EDUCATION CLASS • 9-10:30 a.m.
                                                                                                                                  New Orleans Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet (3rd floor)
          Coronet Clubhouse                 9:30 p.m.–Midnight     Sheraton, Armstrong Ballroom (8th floor)                             Led by the 2019 International Champion Chorus, Scottsdale Chorus

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Last bus from hotels will depart at 4:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Bus passes will not be available for
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            Directed by Tori Postma                         Songs available for purchase*:
                                                                               *beginning Sept. 25
     Sept. 20 • 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Marriott, Grand Ballroom Carondelet (3rd floor)*                                        No Love Song
            *following the Quartet Education Class                               Arranger Joe Liles (product I04868)

                                                                                       Come On and Sing
                                                                        Arrangers June Dale and Erin Howden (product I04864)

                                                                                        Sing the Lovers
                                                                                 Arranger Joe Liles (product I04856)

                                                                                        The Little Things
                                                                               Arranger Glenda Lloyd (product I04865)

                                                                                      I Guess I Always Will
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                                                                      When You Ring Some Chords With Your Newest Friends
                                                                                Arranger Paul Engel (product I04866)

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International Judging Panel                                                  Leslie Galbreath - Harmony Classic
                                                                             Skyline Chorus, #8, Lakewood, CO
                                                                             International Board of Directors, International Faculty, Chair of New Membership Options & Research Task Force,
                                                                             Regional Leadership Committee, Leadership Certification Program Task Force

                      Quartet Judging Panel                                  Corinna Garriock - Quartet Semifinals, 1st Session
                                                                             Lions Gate Chorus, #26, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
                                                                             International Champion Quartet (Martini, 2012), Certified Music Judge, International Judging Program,
                                                                             Arranger Liaison, Education Direction Committee, International Faculty, Master Director, CAL, #1

PANEL CHAIR				PANEL SECRETARIES                                             Caitlin Castelino - Quartet Semifinals, 2nd Session
Paula Davis				                           Thérèse Antonini, Janice McKenna   Diablo Vista Chorus, #12, San Jose, CA
                                                                             International Champion Quartet (LoveNotes, 2014), Master Director

SOUND					MUSIC                                                              Dale Syverson - Chorus Semifinals, 1st Session
Mary Rhea, Beth Smith			                  Sharon Babb, Jana Gutenson         Rich-Tone Chorus, #25, Richardson, Texas
                                                                             International Champion Quartet (Tiffanys, 1973; Rumors, 1999), Director of five time International Champion Chorus,
                                                                             Rich-Tone Chorus, Master Faculty, Master Director 700
EXPRESSION				SHOWMANSHIP
Betty Clipman, Marcia Pinvidic			         Becki Hine, Anna Rosenberg         Pam Pieson - Chorus Semifinals, 2nd Session
                                                                             Harborlites Chorus, #21, Huntington Beach, CA
                                                                             International Champion Quartet (Panache, 1990), International Champion Chorus Director
RESOURCES JUDGE			                        PAGE                               (Harborlites 2005 & 2008), Master Director 700
Ruth Ann Parker				Andrea Hass
                                                                             Patty Cobb Baker – Quartet and Chorus Finals
                                                                             Harborlites Chorus, #21, Huntington Beach, CA
                                                                             International President, International Board of Directors, Executive Committee,
 Chorus and Harmony Classic Judging Panel                                    International Champion Quartet (Touché, 2013)

PANEL CHAIR				PANEL SECRETARIES
Marcia Pinvidic				                       Thérèse Antonini, Janice McKenna

SOUND					MUSIC
Joan Boutilier, Ruth Ann Parker			        Lynda Keever, Jan Meyer

EXPRESSION				SHOWMANSHIP
Paula Davis, Vickie Maybury			            Peggy Gram, Tori Postma

RESOURCES JUDGE			                        PAGE
Mary Rhea 				Andrea Hass

                                  Trial Scorers
SOUND					MUSIC
Sherri Woodward				Kay Bromert, Carolyn Schmidt

EXPRESSION
Lisa Hunszinger, Kerri Mauney

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Nicky Salt • Quartet Semifinals • 1st session
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Amanda Pitts • Quartet Semifinals • 2nd session
Coastline Show Chorus, #1, Providence, RI, 2017 Rising Star Champion Quartet (Adrenaline, 2017)

THURSDAY
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Jocosa Bruce • Chorus Semifinals • 2nd session
Greater Auckland Chorus, #35, New Zealand, Master Director, Lead-Roxy Quartet, 75th Anniversary Task Force

FRIDAY
Debbie Cleveland • Quartet Finals
Chapter-at-Large, #9, International Champion Quartet (Showtime, 1994 and “the BUZZ”, 2005), International Faculty

SATURDAY
Melynnie Williams • Chorus Finals
Wichita Chorus, #25, Wichita, KS • Tulsa Metro Sound Chorus (Lifetime Member), #25, Tulsa, OK
International Champion Quartet (Zing!, 2010), Master Director, Membership Retention Committee Chair

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                                                                      Treblemakers                            Toasters                                Heart Attack
                                                                      Lori Lyford, director                   Tony DeRosa, director                   Lynn Jamieson, director
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T U E S D AY              •     S E P T E M B E R             1 7 ,       2 0 1 9        T U E S D AY               •      S E P T E M B E R                 1 7 ,        2 0 1 9
        State of the Organization • 5:15 p.m.                                                             Harmony Classic Division A
                                  Smoothie King Center
                  Presented by International President Patty Cobb Baker
                                                                                                             Awards Presentation
                                                                                                                                           Presented by

              Harmony Classic • 6-10:30 p.m.                                                              Lynda Keys, Karen Maney, Trisha Coley, Members, Carolina Harmony Chorus, #14
                                                                                                                          2019 Harmony Classic Division A 2nd Place Chorus
        (All seating is General Admission/Open Seating)                                     5th Place:________________________________________________________________________
                       Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Leslie Galbreath
                                                                                            4th Place: ________________________________________________________________________
                           Mic Tester: Crescent City Sound Chorus, #10
                                                                                            3rd Place: ________________________________________________________________________
                              Special Performance                                           2nd Place: ________________________________________________________________________
     YWIH Youth Festival Chorus, Directed by Melody Hine, Choreographed by Lisa Greenough

                                                                                                 2020 HARMONY CLASSIC DIVISION A CHAMPION CHORUS:
                                       Division A
1. A Cappella Unlimited Chorus, #10                 4. Vermillion Valley Show Chorus, #3
San Marcos, Texas                                   Pontiac, Ill.
Kathryn Dane, Director                              Kathryn Filipiak, Director

2. Limestone City Voices Chorus, #16                5. Wichita Chorus, #25                              Harmony Classic Division AA
Elginburg, Ontario, Canada
Kristin Stevens, Director
                                                    Wichita, Kan.
                                                    Melynnie Williams, Director                            Awards Presentation
                                                                                                                                              Presented by
3. Millennium Magic Chorus, #1                                                                   Claire Takacs, Shelley Phillips, Elizabeth Moncrieff, Christine Constable, Donna Scandlyn, Members
Manchester, Conn.                                                                                                                      Wellington City Chorus, #35
Laurel Strielkauskas, Director                                                                                           2019 Harmony Classic Division AA Champion Chorus

                                                                                            5th Place: ________________________________________________________________________

                                      Division AA                                           4th Place: ________________________________________________________________________

                                                                                            3rd Place: ________________________________________________________________________
1. Diablo Vista Chorus, #12                         4. Grand Rapids Chorus, #17
Walnut Creek, Calif.                                Grand Rapids, Mich.                     2nd Place: ________________________________________________________________________
Caitlin Castelino, Director                         Denise Van Dyken, Director

2. Midwest Crossroad Chorus, #3                     5. Greater Harrisburg Chorus, #19           2020 HARMONY CLASSIC DIVISION AA CHAMPION CHORUS:
Joliet, Ill.                                        Quentin, Pa.
Tori Hicks, Director                                Claire Domenick, Director

3. Bridges of Harmony Chorus, #9
Jacksonville, Fla.
Kim Higdon, Director
                                                                                                                           Closing Songs
                                                                                                                       The Winners' Song – Page 66
                                      MOST ENTERTAINING:                                                      Directed by Mary Beth McMurray, Crescent City Voices Chorus, #10

                                                                                                                        Harmonize The World – Page 61
                                                                                                          Directed by the 2020 Division A and Division AA Champion Chorus Directors

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W E D N E S D AY                       •    S E P T E M B E R                    1 8 ,        2 0 1 9                W E D N E S D AY                    •         S E P T E M B E R           1 8 ,        2 0 1 9
                    Quartet Semifinals                                                                               14. C’est la Vie                                        20. Tenacious
             First Session • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.                                                                          #21, Gilbert, Ariz, 2019
                                                                                                                     Caitlin Klemballa (t) Scottsdale Chorus
                                                                                                                                                                             #4, Powell, Ohio, 2016
                                                                                                                                                                             Shannon Lange (t) Scioto Valley Chorus
                                                                                                                     Melanie Barker Esquivias (l) Scottsdale Chorus          Chelsea Selvaggio (l) Scioto Valley Chorus
                 Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Corinna Garriock                                                  Krista Moller (bt) Scottsdale Chorus                    Tracy Marcarello (bt) Scioto Valley Chorus
                Mic Tester: Lustre, 2018 International Champion Quartet                                              Taylor Daniels (bs) Scottsdale Chorus                   Connie Brant (bs) Scioto Valley Chorus
           The following list was compiled from information provided on official entry forms for the
2019 International Competition. Personnel are listed in order: tenor, lead, baritone, bass. Locations are those of   15. Gig-a-bite                                          21. Lucille
          the quartet contact. Date indicates year in which the quartet last won its regional contest.               #32, Torshälla, Sweden, 2019, W                         #17, Burbank, Calif., 2019
                             “W” indicates the quartet was a Wildcard in that year.                                  Annika Christensen (t) Key Town Eskilstuna Chorus       Erin Cardin (t) Scottsdale Chorus
                                                                                                                     Jeanette Gellervik (l) Rönninge Show Chorus             Jennifer Recker (l) Chapter-at-Large, #17
1. Viva!                                                        8. Spice                                             Kirsten Braun (bt) Rönninge Show Chorus                 Emily O’Brien (bt) Harborlites Chorus
#9, Wesley Chapel, Fla., 2018                                   #6, Brooklyn Park, Minn., 2019                       Marie Henriksson-Jalonen (bs) Rönninge Show Chorus      Loren Vaughn (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #15
Patty Cobb Baker (t) Harborlites Chorus                         Angela Blackwood (t) Chapter-at-Large, #6
Gina Baker (l) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus                       Heidi Dick (l) City of Lakes Chorus                  16. Saffron                                             22. Girl Talk
Chris DeRosa (bt) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus                    Liz Miller (bt) City of Lakes Chorus                 #1, Newtown, Conn., 2019, W                             #2, Haslett, Mich., 2019, W
Peggy Jones (bs) Carolina Harmony Chorus                        Jan Rick (bs) City of Lakes Chorus                   Christine Bulgini (t) Chapter-at-Large, #1              Staci Slamka (t) Chapter-at-Large, #2
                                                                                                                     Amanda Fowski (l) Chapter-at-Large, #1                  Holli Slamka (l) Chapter-at-Large, #2
2. Sparkle!                                                     9. TITANIUM                                          Heather Brooks (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #19               Kathryn Summers (bt) Motor City Blend Chorus
#6, Robbinsdale, Minn. 2018                                     #25, Frisco, Texas, 2017                             Sue Berry (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #1                     Kendra LaPointe (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #2
Barbara Graham (t) Chapter-at-Large, #6                         Connie Light (t) Rich-Tone Chorus
Julie Hagstrom (l) Pacific Sound Chorus                         Melody White (l) Rich-Tone Chorus                    17. RetroActive                                         23. PrimeTime
Lisa Kvigne Case (bt) City of Lakes Chorus                      Holly Fisher (bt) Rich-Tone Chorus                   #12, Manteca, Calif., 2019                              #13, Burlington, Wash., 2017
Marcia Starnes (bs) City of Lakes Chorus                        Lindsay Chartier-Holdeman (bs)                       Andi Giles (t) Pacific Empire Chorus                    Sylvia Posso (t) Chapter-at-Large, #13
                                                                Chapter-at-Large, #25                                Stephanie Beard (l) Pacific Empire Chorus               Katy Hawley (l) Song of Seattle Chorus
3. Obsession                                                                                                         Patty Pennycook (bt) Pacific Empire Chorus              Patti Burklund (bt) Voices Northwest Chorus
#34, Ashmore, QLD, Australia, 2019, W                           10. All Fired Up                                     Susan Smith (bs) Pacific Empire Chorus                  Sonja Mejlaender (bs) Song of Seattle Chorus
Jules Beckitt (t) Vocalescence Chorus                           #19, Enola, Pa., 2019, W
Nicky McGrath (l) Vocalescence Chorus                           Amanda Marshall (t) Chapter-at-Large, #19            18. Take 4
Avery Vaughn (bt) Vocalescence Chorus                           Alicia Carter (l) Chapter-at-Large, #19              #5, Kansas City, Mo., 2019
Jenifer Howson (bs) Vocalescence Chorus                         Dawn Clifford (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #19             Melissa VanHousen (t) Chapter-at-Large, #5
                                                                Laura Cleverly (bs) Vienna-Falls Chorus              Chacey Rembecki (l) Chapter-at-Large, #5
4. Ruby Blue                                                                                                         Kristen Drummond-Mance (bt) Vocal Standard Chorus
#8, Aurora, Colo., 2019                                         11. Don’t Call Me Shirley                            Wendy Spilker (bs) Women of Note Chorus
Cindy Wadsley (t) Skyline Chorus                                #4, Mount Juliet, Tenn., 2019, W
Rebecca Richards (l) High Country Chorus                        Deb Box (t) Tune Town Show Chorus                    19. Ambush
Heather Tavel (bt) High Country Chorus                          Becca Grimmer (l) Tune Town Show Chorus              #32, Södertälje, Sweden, 2019
Joceyln Nguyen-Reed (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #8                   Caki Gray (bt) Tune Town Show Chorus                 Erica Anna Forsgren (t) Chapter-at-Large, #32
                                                                Robin Williams (bs) Tune Town Show Chorus            Ann-Louise Svensson (l) Rönninge Show Chorus
5. Debacle                                                                                                           Karin Sjöblom (bt) Rönninge Show Chorus
#34, Giralang, ACT, Australia, 2019, W                                                                               Eva Stahl (bs) Rönninge Show Chorus
Georgina Spencer (t) Brindabella Chorus
Caitlin Launt (l) Brindabella Chorus
Tanya Kavanagh (bt) Brindabella Chorus
Glenda Lloyd (bs) Brindabella Chorus

6. Wink                                                         12. Duly Noted
#13, Port Angeles, Wash., 2019                                  #9, Tampa, Fla., 2019, W
Kay Keating (t) Chapter-at-Large, #13                           Raegan Stauffer (t) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus                PERSONAL PHOTOS OR VIDEOS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED
Melanie McGuire (l) Olympia Chorus                              Madison Slamka (l) Spirit of the Gulf Chorus
Megan Hofkamp (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #13                        KaleyAnna Raabe (bt) Spirit of the Gulf Chorus                           For the safety of our competitors and the greater enjoyment of our
Connie Alward (bs) Grand Olympics Chorus                        Emily Hitt (bs) Spirit of the Gulf Chorus                                audience members, personal photos, videos and livestreaming are strictly
                                                                                                                                         prohibited inside the competition venue. As in years past, Sweet Adelines
7. The Vibe                                                     13. Harmony                                                              International Headquarters staff and contracted personnel will be taking
#2, Jackson, Mich., 2019                                        #15, North Baldwin, N.Y., 2019
                                                                                                                                         photographs, video and/or other digital media of attendees throughout
Abby Sella (t) Chapter-at-Large, #2                             Diane Duff (t) Greater Nassau Chorus
Sarah Eggerstedt (l) Chapter-at-Large, #2                       Heidi Wilson (l) Chapter-at-Large, #25                                   the convention in designated areas. See pg. 7 for more details on video,
Heather Kingham (bt) Grand Traverse Show Chorus                 Harriette Walters (bt) Greater Nassau Chorus                             recording and photography policies.
Trisha Coley (bs) Carolina Harmony Chorus                       Leigh Anne Dorman (bs) Greater Nassau Chorus

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             Quartet Semifinals                                                                            37. Essence
                                                                                                           #10, Sanford, N.C., 2019
                                                                                                                                                                   43. S.L.A.M!
                                                                                                                                                                   #16, Aurora, Ontario, Canada, 2019
       Second Session • 4:25–9:30 p.m.                                                                     Katarina Pano (t) Chapter-at-Large, #10
                                                                                                           Melissa Linnenburger (l) Rich-Tone Chorus
                                                                                                                                                                   Linda Morrison (t) Pineridge Chorus
                                                                                                                                                                   Martha DeClerq (l) York Harmony Chorus
                  Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Caitlin Castelino                                      Kerry Parker (bt) Alamo Metro Chorus                    Stephanie Foley (bt) North Metro Chorus
                                                                                                           Tianna Coffey (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #10                Annmarie Foley (bs) North Metro Chorus
24. Presto!                                             31. Famous Janes
#14, Madison, Tenn., 2019                               #19, Alexandria, Va., 2019, W                      38. Wicked                                              44. Milli Blink
Lindsay Patrick (t) Song of Atlanta Chorus              Sue Taylor (t)                                     #17, Murrysville, Pa., 2019, W                          #32, Täby, Sweden, 2018
Jennifer Cooke (l) Scenic City Chorus                   Harbor City Music Company Chorus                   Nancy Conway (t) Greater Harmony Chorus                 Hillevi Martinsson Billinger (t) Rönninge Show Chorus
Kathe Schellman (bt) Song of Atlanta Chorus             Jen Kuethe (l)                                     Katie Accetta (l) Greater Harmony Chorus                Annika Krook (l) Rönninge Show Chorus
Kay Crouch (bs) Metro Nashville Chorus                  Harbor City Music Company Chorus                   Alyssa Lang (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #17                  Maria Fabiansson (bt) Rönninge Show Chorus
                                                        Kate Mannherz (bt)                                 Allison Hengelsberg (bs) Greater Harmony Chorus         Susanna Berndts (bs) Rönninge Show Chorus
25. Rendition                                           Harbor City Music Company Chorus
#25, Lubbock, Texas, 2019                               Amanda Clements (bs)                               39. ROXY                                                45. Glamour
Tracy Ferdman (t) Rich-Tone Chorus                      Harbor City Music Company Chorus                   #35, Wellington, New Zealand, 2019                      #4, Columbus, Ohio, 2016
Kayla Fuller (l) Rich-Tone Chorus                                                                          Elizabeth Moncrieff (t) Wellington City Chorus          Stacey St. John (t), Chapter-at-Large, #4
Courtney Robinson (bt) Rich-Tone Chorus                 32. SwingTime                                      Jocosa Bruce (l) Greater Auckland Chorus                Deidra Ekins (l), Chapter-at-Large, #4
Teresa Batten (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #25                #11, Newbury Park, Calif., 2019                    Claire Takacs (bt) Wellington City Chorus               Kim Gray (bt) Greater Harrisburg Chorus
                                                        Sally McLeish (t) Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus      Shelley Phillips (bs) Wellington City Chorus            Gretchen Holloway (bs), Scioto Valley Chorus
26. No Strings                                          Shawnna Allen (l) Carpe Diem Chorus
#26, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2019                     Courtney Anderson-Georges (bt) Carpe Diem Chorus   40. Fortuity                                            46. Windsor - Withdrawn
Stephanie Ball (t) Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus         Susan Kegley (bs) Pacific Sound Chorus             #31, St. Austell, Cornwall, UK, 2018                    #9, Saint Peters, Mo., 2015
Jennifer Auld-Roach (l) Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus                                                       Veryan Zimber (t) Chapter-at-Large, #31                 Mary Sarah Johnson (t) Chapter-at-Large, #9
Karri Quan (bt) Lions Gate Chorus                       33. Infinity                                       Gemma Fox (l) Chapter-at-Large, #31                     Ashley Espinoza (l) Chapter-at-Large, #9
Laura Holmes (bs) Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus          #4, Knoxville, Tenn., 2019                         Sarah Netherton (bt) Acappella Sound Chorus             Lexi Moroni (bt) Chapter-at-Large, #5
                                                        Kellie Phifer (t) K-Town Sound Show Chorus         Sophie Hasson (bs) Viva Acappella Chorus                Jenny Allen (bs) Spirit of the Gulf Chorus
27. Ringtones                                           Leah Christian (l) K-Town Sound Show Chorus
#9, Bradenton, Fla., 2019                               Joy Suellentrop (bt) Cincinnati Sound Chorus       41. The Ladies                                          47. Pizzazz!
Abbie Owens (t) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus              Kris Wheaton (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #4             #10, Long Beach, Calif., 2018                           #5, Tecumseh, Kan., 2017
Janelle Young (l) Chapter-at-Large, #9                                                                     Quincie Smith (t) A Cappella Unlimited Chorus           Kelly Peterson (t) Heart of the Blue Ridge, #14
Lana Owens (bt) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus              34. GQ                                             Caroline Beal (l) A Cappella Unlimited Chorus           Susan Ives (l) Topeka Acappella Unlimited Chorus
Gari Brindle (bs) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus            #19, Owings Mills, Md., 2019                       Kimberly Newcomb (bt) Capital City Chorus               Janice Mohr (bt) Topeka Acappella Unlimited Chorus
                                                        Amanda McNutt (t) Chapter-at-Large, #19            Ashley Brockman (bs) A Cappella Unlimited Chorus        Maria Christian (bs) Song of the Lakes Chorus
28. Enchant - Withdrawn                                 Katie Gillis (l) Chapter-at-Large, #19
#34, Aubin Grove, WA, Australia, 2019                   Ali Hauger (bt) Toast of Tampa Show Chorus         42. Renegade
Joanne Oosterhoff (t) A Cappella West Chorus            Katie MacDonald (bs) Chapter-at-Large, #19         #13, Puyallup, Wash., 2017
Avril Hughes (l) A Cappella West Chorus                                                                    Rachel Pack (t) Jet Cities Chorus
Kirsten Richardson (bt) A Cappella West Chorus          35. Nightfall                                      Alena Hemingway (l) Chapter-at-Large, #13
Lindsey Dyer (bs) A Cappella West Chorus                #31, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, UK, 2019         Holly Davis (bt) A Cappella Joy Chorus
                                                        Emma Rollson (t) Heartbeat UK Chorus               Bethany Frerichs (bs) Jet Cities Chorus
29. VOCE                                                Alex Bowden (l) Heartbeat UK Chorus
#1, Agawam, Mass., 2019                                 Claire Booles (bt) Ignite UK Chorus
Deanna Sargent (t) Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus           Ros Kipps (bs) Sheffield Harmony Chorus
Cheryl Brusket (l) Chapter-at-Large, #1
Angie Kunasek (bt) Millennium Magic Chorus
                                                                                                                  International Novice Quartet Award
Beth Paul (bs) Millennium Magic Chorus                                                                            This award recognizes the highest-scoring quartet in the International Semifinals in
                                                                                                                  which two or more members have never before competed in the Semifinals and no
30. Up All Night                                                                                                  member of the quartet is a previous International Quartet Champion. The quartet
#14, Fairfax, Va., 2018                                 36. PRISM                                                 must also achieve a minimum score of 960 points. The 1967 International Quartet
Sara Duffy (t) Vienna-Falls Chorus                      #3, Beach Park, Ill., 2019                                Champions, Hurricane Honeys, sponsor the award presented to each member of
Allison Lynskey (l) Vienna-Falls Chorus                 Tori Adams (t) Vermillion Valley Show Chorus              the winning quartet.
Heidi Wilson (bt) Vienna-Falls Chorus                   Jenelle Lambert (l) Melodeers Chorus
Kristen Lebryk (bs) Vienna-Falls Chorus                 Janet Masters (bt) Choral-Aires Chorus
                                                        Debbie Lee (bs) Choral-Aires Chorus                            INTERNATIONAL NOVICE QUARTET AWARD RECIPIENT:

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   Announcement of Quartet Finalists
                            Fill in the Order of Appearance below.                                                                  your tenor.
                                                                                                                                                   .
1. ______________________________________________________________________________                                                    your rhythm
                                                                                                                                                   g ear.
                                                                                                                                     your listenin
2. ______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                  st fan.
                                                                                                                                      your bigge
3.______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                       your harmony
4.______________________________________________________________________________

5.______________________________________________________________________________

6.______________________________________________________________________________                                                                         Hi gh No te.
                                                                                                                                              Lif e on a

7.______________________________________________________________________________                                                                            your tenor.

                                                                                                                                                            your rhythm.
8.______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                          your listening ear.
9.______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                         your biggest fan.
10._____________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                                         your harmony
                           Closing Song
                    One Song At A Time - Page 62
                  Directed by Deanna Kastler, Spirit of the Gulf Chorus, #9
                                                                                                                                                             Life on a Hig h Not
                                                                                                                                                                                 e.

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                 Chorus Semifinals                                                                                         24. Viva Acappella Chorus, #31             28. Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus, #25       33. Carolina Style Chorus, #14
         First Session • 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.                                                                                 Kent, England, UK, W
                                                                                                                           Gaynor Schofield, Director
                                                                                                                                                                      Tulsa, Okla.
                                                                                                                                                                      Frank Friedemann, Director
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Conover, N.C.
                                                                                                                                                                                                               Jean Danaher, Director
               Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Dale Syverson
Mic Tester: Highest-scoring chorus from the 2019 Harmony Classic Competition                                               25. Sacramento Valley Chorus, #12          29. San Diego Chorus, #21                34. Greater Nassau Chorus, #15
                                                                                                                           Sacramento, Calif., W                      San Diego, Calif.                        Baldwin, N.Y.
   The following list was compiled from information provided on official entry forms for the 2019 International            Dede Nibler, Director                      Kathleen Hansen, Director                Harriette Walters, Director
               Competition. “W” indicates the chorus qualified to compete in 2019 as a Wildcard.
                                                                                                                           26. Spirit of Syracuse Chorus, #15         30. Vienna-Falls Chorus, #14
                                                                                                                           Syracuse, N.Y., W                          Fairfax, Va., W
1. A Cappella West Chorus, #34              8. Houston Horizon Chorus, #10          14. Lions Gate Chorus, #26             Kay Crawford, Director                     Claire Gardiner, Director
Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia       Houston, Texas                          Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Lindsey Dyer and                            Janet Burnett, Director                 Sandy Marron, Director                                                            31. Canadian Showtime Chorus, #16
Joanne Oosterhoff, Directors                                                                                                                                          Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
                                                                                    15. Bay Area Showcase Chorus, #12                                                 Joe Connelly, Director
2. Rhythm of the Rockies Chorus, #26                                                San Jose, Calif.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, W                                                         Julie Starr, Director                                                             32. Lady Luck Showtime Chorus, #11
Mary Hager, Director                                                                                                       27. Fox Valley Chorus, #6                  Las Vegas, Nev.
                                            9. Alaska Sound Celebration             16. Stockholm City Voices              Neenah, Wis.                               Linda Kelly, Director
3. Shoreline Sound Chorus, #2               Chorus, #13                             Chorus, #32                            Heather Johnston, Director
St. Clair Shores, Mich.                     Anchorage, Alaska, W                    Stockholm, Sweden, W
Diane Catellane, Director                   Peggy Benton, Director                  Tindra Thor, Director

4. TuneTown Show Chorus, #4                 10. Melodeers Chorus, #3                17. High Country Chorus, #8
Nashville, Tenn., W                         Northbrook, Ill.                        Wheatridge, Colo.
Rick Spencer, Director                      Jim Arns, Director                      Rebecca Richards, Director                                          Special Performance
5. Forth Valley Chorus, #31                 11. Harbor City Music Company                                                                   Scottsdale Chorus, #21, 2019 International Champion Chorus
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK                     Chorus, #19                                                                                                         Directed by Lori Lyford, Scottsdale, Ariz
David Sangster, Director                    Baltimore, Md.
                                            Michael Gellert, Director
6. Scioto Valley Chorus, #4
Dublin, Ohio
Kerry Denino, Director
                                            12. Toast of Tampa Show Chorus, #9
                                            Tampa, Fla.                                                                                            2019 Ann Gooch Award
                                            Tony DeRosa, Director                                                                                 Recipient: Patti Cooke, Bella A Cappella Chorus, #35
7. Vocal Standard Chorus, #5                                                                                                                       Accepting on behalf of Patti Cooke: Leigh Whitelaw
Kansas City, Mo.                            13. A Cappella Joy Chorus, #13                                                 In 2001, the Ann Gooch Award was created in recognition of Ann’s lifelong dedication to Sweet
Rob Mance, Director                         Bellevue, Wash.
                                                                                                                           Adelines International and the advancement of barbershop education around the world. The
                                            Nikki Blackmer, Director
                                                                                                                           award continues to be given annually to non-North American members who have contributed
                                                                                                                           significantly to the furtherance of barbershop in the worldwide arena.

                                                                                                                                       2019 NAfME Award
    Second Session • 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m.                                                                                        National Association for Music Education
                      Introduction: Janell Mason Emcee: Pam Pieson                                                                     NAfME Presenter: Mike Blakeslee, NAfME Executive Director and CEO
                                                                                                                                          Recipient: Susan Ives, Topeka Acappella Unlimited Chorus, #5
18. Christchurch City Chorus, #35           20. Rönninge Show Chorus, #32           22. Harmony on the Sound Chorus, #1    The NAfME Award is presented each year to an outstanding music educator who has achieved
Christchurch, New Zealand                   Rönninge, Sweden                        Trumbull, Conn.                        excellence in their field and made exceptional contributions to promoting the barbershop style in
Virginia Humphrey-Taylor, Director          Britt-Heléne Bonnedahl and              Karen Sweeters, Director               schools. The International Board of Directors selects the award recipient from a pool of nominees
                                            Anna Alvring, Directors                                                        submitted by the Regional Management Teams and Young Women in Harmony Coordinators. To
19. Top of the Rock Chorus, #25                                                     23. Sounds of Pittsburgh Chorus, #17   be eligible for the award, the nominees must be music educators as well as members of Sweet
Little Rock, Ark., W                        21. Choral-Aires Chorus, #3             Pittsburgh, Pa.                        Adelines International and NAfME.
Kelly Causey, Director                      Elmhurst, Ill., W                       David Wallace, Director
                                            Bonnie Fedyski and
                                            Amy Brinkman, Directors

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        Harmony Achievement Award                                                                     Regional                 Regional
              Presented by Kim Wonders, Director, Metro Nashville Chorus, #4
                                                                                                      Small                       Large
                                                                                                      Chorus                    Chorus
             HARMONY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENT:

   Announcement              of Chorus Finalists
           Fill in the Order of Appearance below.
                                                                                                                                           Most
1. ______________________________________________________________________________              Master                                    Improved
2. ______________________________________________________________________________              Singer
3.______________________________________________________________________________

4.______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                  1st Place
5.______________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                International
6.______________________________________________________________________________

7.______________________________________________________________________________

8.______________________________________________________________________________

9.______________________________________________________________________________

10._____________________________________________________________________________
                                                                                                                                           Regional
                                                                                            Harmony                                        Quartet
                             Closing Song                                                    Classic
                      How We Sang Today – Page 64
                 Directed by Kim Wonders, Director, Metro Nashville Chorus, #4
                                                                                                             International Medal
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