Volume VI, Number 2 Fall 2011 2011 International Convention and Competition Choruses

Song of the Pines Places 4th in Division A in the Harmony Classic San Diego in the Semifinals

Scottsdale Performs as the Outgoing Champion Quartets

More on Touché Region 21 in Houston at Shimmer! the 2011 International Convention – See Pages 2, 8&9 UnLimited Charmed Golden West Magazine 559 S. Harbor Blvd. # A Anaheim, CA 92805 features Fall 2011 Vol. VI, No. 2 Silver Medalists: Touché 714-563-9300 Fax: 714-563-9310 COVER STORY: Contestant #13 (Semifinals) and #5 (Finals) www.region21.org 2012 International Quartet Contest Patty Cobb Baker, Gina Baker, Kim McCormic, Jan Anton 2 [email protected] Semifinal Songs: When the Midnight Choo Choo Leaves for Alabam’; Auld Lang Syne Region 21 was well-represented in Hous- Final Songs: Smile Medley; Lover Come Back to Me Distributed to members of Sweet ton, with Touché earning silver medals Score: 2784 points • 2nd Place • Qualified for the Semifinals in Denver Adelines International Golden and Shimmer! and UnLimited earning a West Region 21. Golden West Mag- azine is published tri-annually for place in the semifinals in Denver in 2012. Photo by Karen Laderman distribution at the Region 21 Sum- CENTER STAGE: mer Seminar, Region 21 MusicFest & and the Region 21 Spring Conven- 2012 International Convention tion and Competition. 8 9 Region 21 participates in every contest, Members of Region 21 and genera- Editor: Karen Laderman bringing home medals in the Harmony Design: Linda “FG” Carlberg tions of their families participate Classic, Quartet, and Rising Star Contests. in the Family Chorus performance Photography: Nancy Book, on Saturday. John S. Brown Jr., George departments Gerbi, Karen Laderman, Manfred Laendle, E.R. Regional Management Team (RMT) Lilley Photography, Susan 4 Miller, Steve Nelson, Claudia Satterthwaite, Kim Skvarla, Chorus News advertisements Photos by Karen Laderman Roger Swenson, Carl White, 5 Club 21 Singers Workshop ...... 11 Kathy Wright Quartet News Harborlites Chorus ...... back cover 13 Love Notes ...... 15 Scottsdale Chorus ...... 7 Around the Golden West Contestant #17: Shimmer! 14 Judy Ashmore, Missy Pearce, Martha Segura, Mary Ashford •Arrangers Development Program (ADP) 3 Songs: Hard Hearted Hannah; After My Laughter •Club 21 Score: 1216 points • 13th Place • Qualified for Denver •Directors Certification Program (DCP) •Young Women In Harmony (YWIH) Golden West Region 21 Mission Statement: calendar Golden West Region 21 of Sweet Adelines International is at the lead- Chorus, Regional and International Events ing edge of excellence in music and 15 leadership education. We are dedi- Contestant #49: UnLimited cated to providing a wide scope of Karen Kuisel, Tomi McEvoy, Kim Vaughn, Monique Manifold Beyond the Golden West... Songs: If I Had My Life to Live Over Again; My Baby Just Cares For Me personal growth opportunities and 3 Region 21 was represented in every aspect of the International Convention experience in Houston. From Score: 1214 points • 14th Place • Qualified for Denver raising public awareness of the bar- bershop art form. the RMT meetings to the Harmony Classic to the webcast to the Coronet Club Show to Scottsdale singing to our new chorus champions, Melodeers, Region 21 was involved. Region 21 could even be found in “less obvious” places. Two competing cho- ruses outside of Re- gion 21 had Region 21 members. Jan Sloan Contestant #16: Charmed Sweet Adelines and Risa Page danced Erin Cardin, Ashley Estrada, Merideth Frehner, Carol Krenek International in the front row of 3Songs: I Love Jazz Medley; From the First Hello to the Last Goodbye Mission Statement: Celebrity City Cho- Score: 1165 points • 20th Place Sweet Adelines International is a rus and Sheila Mar- worldwide organization of women tinez danced in the singers committed to advancing front row with To: “Southwest Edition” Kansas the musical art form of barbershop (all dual Wishing for your heartʼs Photos by Karen Laderman City Chorus harmony through education, com- members with desire! Love ya, Jana Har- petition, and performance. Jan Sloan, Risa Page (Celebrity City Chorus/Region 11), Sheila Martinez (Kansas City Chorus/Region 7) borlites). Cover photos by Karen Laderman and E.R. Lilley Photography ©2011. Masthead design by Linda Carlberg. Education Coordinator, Jana Gutenson San Diego, Tempe, San Diego Chorus CA Fiesta Chorus AZ Team Coordinator, Sue Bowdoin Change is in the wind! Your RMT spent an intense day in Hous- ton at the RMT Forum listening to and processing the bold steps The San Diego Chorus was proud to represent Region 21 in Houston. The love and support Heartiest congratulations to all the Region We would like to welcome Bev Miller and Molly Huffman as they share your International Board has taken on behalf of the future of our from our regional sisters both in Houston and at home were with us on stage and all week long. 21 competitors at the International Conven- their knowledge with the attendees during 2011 MusicFest, “Make Your organization including some dramatic regional boundary changes Thank you for all your positive energy! We are so blessed to be part of such a talented and sup- tion in Houston. We are also looking forward Mark!” Region 21 has the best educational events with outstanding faculty; and exciting new competition opportunities. We know you have portive region. to how the Harmonic Progression updates af- make sure to put the 2012 education events on your chorus and personal questions about these changes and your Speaking of talent, the San Diego Chorus would like to extend its sincere congratulations to fect our region. We are sorry to lose Enchant- calendars. RMT members are committed to bring- the amazing Region 21 quartets that graced the stage at International this year. We are so proud ed Mesa and Route 66 Sound choruses from Seven of the eight RMT members were able to attend the RMT Forum the ing you the answers as they develop in a of Charmed, Shimmer!, Touché and especially our own UnLimited on their first International our region, but Region 21’s loss is Region 8’s Monday of International Convention and Competition week in Houston. timely manner. appearance together. You truly rocketed to success! gain and new opportunities for our sisters in As most of you know, announcements were made Golden West Region 21 proved once Our 15 “newbies” and veteran members alike had a wonderfully educational week in Hous- song. regarding changes to future competition rules and, again that we are alive and thriving with ton! In addition to soaking up the Sweet Adelines culture and harmony, many of our members The weather in the Valley of the Sun is get- most importantly, changes to the regional boundar- another incredible showing at Interna- also attended the Music Education class hosted by the Scottsdale Chorus. They emerged with ting really lovely. We look forward to an excit- ies across North America. Region 21 changes will tional Competition in Houston! Con- valuable insight on how other ing year. Fiesta’s summer was filled with fits mean the northern half of New Mexico will be- gratulations to Song of the Pines, San championship choruses function and starts. Our new Director, Janice Sievers, come part of Region 8 beginning May 1, 2013. The Diego, and Scottsdale for outstanding and an appreciation for the talent unexpectedly had to relocate to Indiana, and RMT plans to meet during the MusicFest weekend performances in the chorus competitions we have in Region 21. so as one door closed another one opened. to discuss the impact to the region with this latest and as outgoing International champions. Now that we are back in San We are extremely pleased to announce that announcement. Our quartets were stellar with our own Patty Cobb Baker earning Diego, it’s time to get into the hol- Speaking of Houston‚ it was a very exciting week silver in Touché and with Shimmer! and UnLimited qualifying iday spirit! The San Diego Chorus as Region 21 choruses and quartets once again did for Denver with top 15 finishes. Our Rising Stars shone with 4th, celebrates the season with the us very proud! Congratulations to all! We’ve sent of- 5th and 7th place taken by How We Met‚ Not So Famous Four‚ Barbershop Harmony Society Far

ficial congratulations to all winners of the Houston competitions. and Dreamcatchers, respectively. Laderman by Karen Photo Western District second place Each year, four of eight positions on the RMT open up for applications. As we enjoy the talents of Molly Huffman and Bev Miller at Mu- chorus, Pacific Coast Harmony, Photo Susan by Miller Announcements will be made as appointments and elections are held for sicFest, it’s time to look ahead to the highlights of the coming year in three holiday performances. Please join us for a matinee or evening of harmony and joy De- the 2012-2014 term. We would like to thank Adelina Dudda, Chair, and Judy in education events. January 13-15, 2012 is yet another outstand- cember 11th at First Unitarian Church in Hillcrest or December 14th at 7 p.m. at Torrey Pines Sherman along with Andi Rostel, Directors Coordinator, this year’s Regional ing weekend of individual and quartet skill development featuring Christian Church. Visit sdchorus.org for tickets. See you at the show! Nominating Committee. our own Club 21 faculty. Directors, assistant directors, and all mu- —Laura Koch With the holiday season approaching, the entire RMT would like to wish sical leaders will want to be sure to mark their calendars for June each of you Happy Holidays that are full of harmony! We’ll see you in the 13-15, 2012 when Sandy Marron, director of the mighty awesome Cary Burns is our new Director. Cary is an ex- Anaheim, perienced barbershopper and well known in New Year! Lions Gate Chorus, shares her knowledge and talent with Region Harborlites Chorus CA 21. Don’t forget, the color choruses return to Prescott for “Camp the Phoenix area. Among his many qualifica- Membership Coordinator, Chris Robertson Ringing Pines” along with the master vocal teacher, Darlene Rogers, Hallelujah! tions, he is the director of the Tempe Com- August 10-12, 2012. Here’s to changing, learning and growing the That was the response when we heard the Harborlites Chorus had won the $10,000 grand munity Chorus, assistant director of Spirit of What does “membership” mean to you? Golden West way! prize in the Gospel Music Channel’s “America Sings” contest. We were proud of our Region 21 Phoenix Chorus and is a music judge in the In a chorus, “membership” is the living, breathing organism that keeps sisters, Scottsdale, for taking ninth as Barbershop Harmony Society. He has also di- your chorus alive. We need “membership” to exist: worker bees, singing well as BHS’s The Vocal Majority tak- rected and coached SAI choruses. We are so bees, queen bees. The more worker bees you have, ing sixth. That’s some great exposure impressed with his enthusiasm, keen ear for the better overall chorus. If you refer to somebody, for our favorite musical style! sound, and positive attitude. He’s bringing or anybody to do a job, chances are that nobody We’ve had a busy Fall, culminating new life to our chorus. will step up to the plate. You all have to carry your Mark your calendar! in two major performances. The first Our third annual Tag Competition was a weight to be a part of a thriving chorus. Without was a show in Banning, CA, a 90 min- great success, with Tags 2 Pitches winning singing bees the hive is silent and not attractive to ute performance, which meant a lot of the coveted “dog tag” lavalieres. visiting bees. Queen bees, not just those who wear music had to be prepared. The prepara- Membership growth and retention is high shiny hats but also those who have leadership quali- tion paid off, so we launched forward on our list of goals. We have had many guests

ties, hold the colony together. by Kim SkvarlaPhoto and recently finished recording over a and former Fiesta members returning to As a member, “membership” can be many things. dozen tracks. check us out. We hope to grow in quality and It can be defined as your commitment to belong Next up was the Harborlites annual show, featuring The Crush, as well as “our” quartets quantity as word of our new beginning reach- and fulfill the responsibilities to keep the “hive” Charmed, Shimmer!, and Touché previewing their International packages. es around the Valley. We look forward to this alive. We must all do our part to “sweeten the pot.” Right on the heels of the show was International! Congratulations to Touché on their second new chapter and although we come for the “Membership” can also be a network of friendship and support that is place finish, Song of the Pines on their fourth place medals, and to Shimmer!, UnLimited, music we still stay for the friendships. there for you at a moment’s notice–sisters brought together by their love of Charmed, and the San Diego Chorus for wonderful performances. Major kudos go to the —Mary Ellen Hood harmony and each other. There can be no value put on this type of “mem- Scottsdale Chorus who demonstrated their “class” in every sense of the word in Houston! bership.” There is a silent oath taken by all Sweet Adelines to be at their Now that we’re back home, planning is underway for our 2012 Young Women in Harmony Looking for more photos? Go to www.re- sister’s side when there is a need. I recently was a benefactor of this type of “Diva Day” Festival, February 4 at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa. The festival will culmi- gion21.org and click on the “Photos of Past “membership.” nate in a show featuring the “Diva Day” Chorus, Harborlites, and chapter quartets. Tickets are Events” link on the History page. You can “Membership”: dues-$30 a month, shoes that make your feet hurt-$50, available for only $5 for the evening performance. For more information or to order tickets, visit even order prints! Photos continue to be gas to attend extra rehearsals-$75, support and comfort to help Pasadena Civic Auditorium our website at www.harborliteschorus.org. added, so check back often. you through hard times–PRICELESS. —Kathy Wright April 26-29, 2012 member for on the webcast, we’re more than five years. Mava crossing our fingers and hoping that our Collard has the honor of being the first “newbie.” Director, Lori, remains steadfast in her musical director role and does Tucson Desert Harmony Chorus Tucson, Georgianne Smith was the first long-time member to be similarly ac- not cast her net for new horizons in the broadcast world! Jana Gutenson: Music, and everything guru! AZ knowledged. Each honoree will keep the necklace for several months. We were so proud of all of our own Region 21 Competitors: San Di- Bette Gorton: Showmanship and inspiration. Tucson Desert Harmony congratulates all of Region 21 who com- In August, Lynn and John Taylor hosted a marvelous “summer is over, ego and Song of the Pines choruses; UnLimited, Charmed, Shim- Friends: Nancy Bergman, Sarah Slade, Mary Branham. peted in Houston! time to get back to work” barbeque and picnic at their place. Great mer!, and Touché quartets; and our Rising Star Quartets Dreamcatch- Our journey began in spring 2010 when we sang our way to high “Camp Blue Agave” Summer Regional was great fun, great learning food, horseback riding, carriage rides, a chance to relax, visit, catch ers, Not So Famous Four, and How We Met. Region 21 certainly has scores earning us an invitation to the Harmony Classic in Houston. with great friends! TDH fielded two Double Quartets! The Unhappy up on news, and, of course, singing made the day complete. It couldn’t a rich pool of talent. We immediately went to work formulating a timeline, financial goals, Campers (Annie Hayes, Gloria Small, Janet Downing, Yvonne Maynard, have been better. We do so appreciate all the messages of encouragement, congratu- fundraising campaigns, Pat Hartowicz, Kay Lehman, Let Harmony Ring! lations, and good will received during our championship year. As we coaching sessions and Elizabeth Jackson and Fran —Gloria Casale handed the new shiny gold medals to the Melodeers, we did so with creating “the plan.” We McQuate) displayed delightful great joy and anticipation in the knowledge that life does, indeed, go called it the “Houston costumes during their creative Inland Empire Chorus Riverside, on‚ “Ob La Di, Ob La Da.” Hustle” and literally parody “The Battle Hymn (Of CA By the way, did you see our ad for our new CD? Hot off the press! learned the Hustle to re- the Bugs)” then calming the Although the summer months often find us languishing in the heat, Buy yours now! inforce our journey. We Photo Karen by Laderman bug battle with “Let There this certainly was not the case for the Inland Empire Chorus. —Linda Allen experimented, adjusted, Be Peace On Earth” bringing In August, our director, Bonnie TerKeurst was interviewed by one and pursued every idea back harmony to the stage. of our local broadcasters on radio station KFRG. A small group of our Prescott, imaginable. Eventually Song of the Pines AZ The Golden Banana found its members sang a couple of songs as part of the interview! We never it came down to trust-

Photo by Kathy Wright by Kathy Photo way back to TDH via paro- knew these studios were so small, we barely fit into it! Song of the Pines has just completed one of our most exciting, ex- ing our instincts and our dies sung by One Night Only During the last weekend of the month, our annual “Croak ‘n Soak” hausting and thankfully REWARDING journeys of our lifetime — all own fabulously talented (Margaret Rochon, Fran Tuell, Dayle Ann Cook, Carrie Hall, Beth Parks, party took place at member Claudia Burr’s home in Redlands. Ms. 49 years! We’re incredibly indebted to our coaches and “Rosy,” Rosemary Baltensberger, who created our package, taught and Penny Starr, Rhonda Benhase and Karen Meade) using “Hi Neighbor Cellaneous, our regional 5th place quartet, stopped by and sang with friends, each an integral part of our journey. We have been designed the visual plan to all the music plus MC’d our package! (Judges)” and “Just One Voice (Night)” to charm the judges and tickle us well into the night — good food, good fun, great music! so blessed! We are thrilled to be fourth in the world and thank each of you who the Sweet Adeline crowd. On September 11, while the nation was commemorating the events Chris Robertson: Who began with us years ago, taught us cheered us on. November 12th brings 25 years of Harmony together, our “Celebrate of that awful to believe in ourselves, gave countless voice lessons, wise Onward! Christmas in Prescott, the official AZ Christmas City, is a

A Cappella!” Silver Anniversary show. Small groups, quartets and the day in 2001, Photo Claudia by Satterthwaite counseling, and was with us every step of the way. really BIG DEAL. Come see us performing for three hours on Decem- full chorus perform favorite songs from shows over the life of TDH. a group of us Kim Vaughn: Sound (and surprisingly — showmanship!) ber 9 at our Acker Foundation evening at the Hassyampa Hotel. Prior Master Directors Nancy Bergman and Dayle Ann Cook team up performed pa- Lori Lyford: Sound and more! —Suzy Lobaugh with Karen Meade to direct the chorus for the show. Joining Havin’ a triotic songs Blast and Footnotes quartets are Club 21’s Variety and Contempo! at a small Karen Meade sings “D-I-V-O-R-C-E” and M Craig sings “It’s Not Easy church in Sun Being Green.” City, CA. TDH has many dates to sing for the holidays, and is looking forward On October to the New Year and an opportunity to sing at the Rodeo! 15, we held our fourth “Harmony Stars” Young Women in Harmony Presents —Rhonda Benhase event on the campus at Redlands High School. The weather was perfect and 68 girls from seven high schools in the Inland Empire were in atten- dance. They had a chance to spend the day with Ms. Cellaneous and Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus Albuquerque, NM they especially connected with Chris Robertson, who was their clinician Newest CD! and director for their evening performance. Chorus members had the New Mexico’s Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus continues to spread opportunity to share lunch, dinner and the stage with these fine, tal- 2011 International Champions Hear music from our gold-medal winning performances harmony throughout the land! ented young ladies. Our evening performance included three chapter In May the Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus members sang the praises in Seattle and other favorites: quartets, Ms. Cellaneous and Charmed quartets. It was a marvelous of an all-female crew building a Habitat for Humanity house in Santa barbershop celebration! Ob La Di, Ob La Da Fe. We returned in September to celebrate the completion and dedi- —Karen Pritchard-Choy cation of the house. I’m Into Something Good/Happy Together Medley There were smiles, Scottsdale, Scottsdale Chorus AZ hugs and tears all I Have Dreamed around as Katie, the Where does the time go? I think we used to sing that song–and how How Deep is the Ocean wheelchair-bound true the words. In the blink of an eye, our year as the current Sweet owner, rolled into Adeline Interna- You Don’t, You Won’t! her new home. tional Champion In October, we chorus is over, Little Patch of Heaven Photo by ManfredPhoto Laendle joined other non- and we move on Photo Karen by Laderman …and more! profit groups and volunteered to answer phones during the pledge to new adven- Put Your Arms Around Me, Honey drive for KUNM, the local public radio station. tures. The Scotts- The dedication and efforts of new and old chorus members has long dale Chorus had a Visit www.scottsdalechorus.org to purchase your CD! been a hallmark of EMSC. Recently, two necklaces were contributed to wonderful time in the chorus to signify those who have worked above and beyond the call. Houston present- The “Future of the Chorus” necklace recognizes “newbies.” The “Heart ing our swan song Facebook: Scottsdale Chorus of the Chorus” necklace acknowledges those who have been a performance and our master class. After her successful emcee work REGION 21 “BLASTS OFF” AT THE 2011 INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN HOUSTON Rising Star Contest

Harmony Classic Div. A 4th Place Medalists: Song of the Pines How We Met Contestant #2, Director: Suzy Lobaugh, 32 on stage Contest Songs: A Wonderful Day Like Today; Jada/Everybody’s Doin’ It Score (including bonus points): 1092 points Songs: Deed I Do; How Deep Is the Ocean

Photo by E.R. Lilley 4th Place Score: 289 points Region 21 Webcasters 17th Place: San Diego Chorus Lori Lyford, Pam Pieson, and Nancy

Photo by E.R.Photo Lilley Contestant #14, Rio Rancho, NM Contestant #27, Director: Kim Vaughn, 68 on stage Bergman served as special Contest Songs: Standin’ on the Corner; The Boy Next Door correspondents for the webcast. Kari Blaylock, Camille Kelly, Dani Lenski, Genevieve Vaive

Photo by E.R. Lilley Score: 1261 points

Not So Famous Four Region 21 Rah-Rahs!

Songs: Flirty Eyes; If I Were the Only Girl in the World

Photo by E.R.Photo Lilley 5th Place Score: 271 points

Coronet Club Show Photo by Nancy Book Bette Gorton, Tomi McEvoy, Susan Kegley, and Kim Vaughn of a cappella Gold commemorate the 10th anniversary of their championship. Contestant #12, Chandler, AZ Scottsdale Caitlin Tervo, Jessica Barkley, Melanie Barker, Olivia Hammond Master Class Dreamcatchers

Songs: A Dream Is a Wish Your Share the Heart Makes; Baby Face Joy 7th Place Score: 241 points

Scottsdale Scottsdale “Sings Contestant #7, Chandler, AZ Swan Song Krista Moller, Kaleena Middleton, Raven DeSacia, Nicole Knox In” the Champions Photography by Karen Laderman unless noted; Official International Contest Photography © E.R. Lilley Photography 2011 Sedona, Captain (and director extraordinaire) Stan Red RockAppella Chorus AZ Christmas season, and we have had several guests. We Route 66 Sound Albuquerque, Sharpe directed our chorus in this fun-filled evening of four-part harmony that NM Red RockAppella enjoyed performing at two patriotic featured Hi-Fidelity, a multi-award-winning comedy quartet, and Highlights, our also have the pleasure of officially introducing our new- We’re very proud and delighted to announce that on September 7, 2011 Route 66 events over the Independence Day weekend, and par- own fabulous foursome from the Mission Viejo Chorus. Our MC, Gil Barragan, had a est members of El Paso Sungold: Alesia Griswold, Ebony Sound received our official charter from Sweet Adelines International! We’ll hold ticipated in a Fourth of July parade! In August, several few tricks up his sleeve that had us McCrimmon, and Margie Bevins. Their upbeat, friendly a chartering party celebration following our first Annual Show on November 12th. of our members attended “Camp Blue Agave” and very rolling on the floor laughing. We attitudes, fantastic faces, and, of course, their beautiful Our 20 members will take the audience down the “Mother Road” on old Route 66 via much enjoyed the classes, singing with one of the three mixed and mingled with the Mis- voices are priceless! Welcome, ladies! song and dance. During the second half of the show we’ll take a detour to the North big choruses, and got lots of good information from our sion Viejo chorus and our guests This month, we held our fall rummage sale, bringing Pole and showcase our quartet Southwest Edition. This fall Judy Moore, baritone of featured guest, Renée Porzel. Additionally, six of our la- at our afterglow at the California in some extra money to help with those pesky budget Southwest Edition, has been teaching dies, including our director, Sandy, along with one mem- Pizza Kitchen. A fabulous time

a chorus of American Heritage Girls ber from Song of the Pines and one from Scottsdale was had by all! Photo Karen by Laderman who will perform with the quartet on Chorus, participated in the double quartet contest. As the Christmas season rap- the chorus show. We have diligently begun working on music for our idly approaches, we are beginning Andi Rostel and Sandy Squires, 5th annual holiday show, “The Best of Times is Now,” to to shift our focus to our Holiday Route 66 Sound co-directors, attended be held this year on December 4th at 3pm. As has be- Repertoire which we are looking the Director’s Seminar in July, bringing come our custom, we are being joined on stage for sev- Laderman by Karen Photo forward to sharing at the numer- back many new ideas. Then half of our eral songs by ladies from our community and by several ous performances we have booked for the season. It’s been a great year for the Mission Photo by Karen Laderman by Karen Photo members made it to Summer Seminar, of the ladies from Song of the Pines and we have cer- Viejo Chorus! where they all learned new techniques, sang, and laughed until the wee hours. tainly enjoyed having them at our rehearsals. Our fea- —Denise Clifford issues. We all enjoyed the crisp fall morning including We’re also polishing up our holiday songs for performances in December at the Fes- coffee and doughnuts with our very good friends! Our El Paso, spring sale promises to be just as rewarding! tival of Lights at the Albuquerque Bio Park. Hundreds of people come out every night El Paso Sungold TX to see the displays and listen to live entertainment and we’re delighted to be part of this In December, many of our members are taking a road annual event. Out in the West Texas town of El Paso, we may not see a winter wonderland, but trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to see Enchanted After the holidays, we’ll be back in full swing gearing up for our first full-fledged we sure can sing about it! And that’s just what we are doing right now. This year we Mesa’s production. We are looking forward to some contest in Pasadena. We’re very proud to be part of such an awesome region and are have several performances coming up including nursing and assisted living homes, a fantastic entertainment by a wonderful chorus! Thanks, very grateful for your love and support over the past two years. local shopping mall, a church tamale luncheon, and our 2nd Annual Sweet Sounds of ladies, for being supportive sisters to us. —Diane Taggart Nelson Photo Steve by Christmas program. Dreaming and singing of a white Christmas, El Paso As we have been working at increasing our membership, we have invited women in Sungold wishes everyone the happiest of holidays! Escondido, our area to join us for rehearsals and performances free of any fees or dues during the —Terri Barnes Pacific Belles CA The Pacific Belles Chorus of Escondido was so excited about our annual Flag Day Concert held on June 11th. We had a super time filled with great patriotic moments. We awarded our annual “Notable Young Musicians Scholarship” award this year to Miss Jamie O’Brien, a local young artist and student at Palomar College. Jamie is an tured guest this year will be the Velvet Frogs, 2011 Far extremely talented and deserving young student. Western District Senior Quartet Champs, and recent We held our “Open House” on Monday, September 26th and our annual “Open 6th place winners in the FWD Quartet Contest. We will Sing” began October 3rd and runs through December. We are inviting women to also have special performances by A La Mode quartet join us in song and harmony with no dues or membership obligation and they will from Song of the Pines, and Harmony on the Rocks, be allowed to sing with us at our Christmas concert on December 3rd. Our hope, of the Sedona chapter of BHS. We would love to have you course, is that they will enjoy themselves and decide to join us as new members in join us for a fun afternoon of barbershop at the Sedona January. Currently we have six new guest singers singing with us. At the request of United Methodist Church. Sweet Adelines International we will be participating in the Global “Open House” to —Vicki Payne further boost our membership, so we will continue our “Open Sing” for the Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo Chorus CA entire month of January. Our Christmas Show, “Winter Our chorus members watched our region’s exception- Wonderland” will again support Toys al representation at International Competition with de- for Tots and we will have Marines here light. We were glued to our computers! We are so proud to pick up the gifts as well as provide to be part of this great region! the Color Guard for our show. Guests Our sound is swelling! In the past few months we have

Photo provided LowePhoto by Frances are encouraged to bring an unwrapped expanded our risers with the addition of several new gift. We will raffle a Gift Card Tree valued at over $150, with a variety of gift cards to chorus members. Each new sister in song brings her the lucky winner. Our guests always enjoy and welcome our annual Home Bake Sale special talents and presence to our chorus! We welcome as well. each of you with open arms. From all of us to all of you, may your holidays be filled with love and joy. We set sail aboard the Harmony Cruise on Novem- —Frances Lowe ber 5th at the Laguna Woods Clubhouse 3 Theatre. Our Canʼt wait until the next issue to share your chorus or quartet news? Post to the RING — the Region 21 e-group. Itʼs fast, easy and will send your news out immediately. Not on the RING? E-mail Cindy Sielen at [email protected] to join. CAL-Region 9, Harborlites, Touché Pride of Portland, Toast of Tampa Covina, Sounds of Harmony CA Region 21’s in fine shape and the Denver Surprise, Hi Everyone! We can’t believe it’s Fall already. Summer Westwind Harmony Chorus contest next year is going to be so much fun! a wonderful region! We were so honored to AZ sure flew by! Our week in Houston was very hectic, but share the stage with such extraordinary talent. The temperatures are finally cooling down in Surprise, AZ but Westwind Har- Our director, Beth Van Gelder, says she’s grateful to the getting to spend time with our chorus and re- Congratulations to Touché, Shimmer!, and mony Chorus is fired up with all our activities. chorus and the Region for the monetary support to attend gional families made the time fly by. Between UnLimited — y’all were incredible! Hooray We have spent the summer getting familiar with our new organizational website. the AAA for judges, arrangers and arm-wavers this sum- rehearsing for both the chorus and quartet for our Rising Star quartets: How We Met,

Slowly, but surely, we even have the computer “faint-of-hearts” checking out blogs, mer in Pennsylvania. “As always, International provided an Laderman by Karen Photo contests, and, of course, shopping, we man- Dreamcatchers, and Not So Famous Four... amazing event, filled with fun and encouragement. I re- Patty Cobb Baker, Gina Baker, Kim McCormic, Jan Anton image galleries and updating aged to squeeze in a little time for eating and way to represent! Big shout-outs go to turned to chorus renewed, motivated and loaded with prac- San Di- our profiles. Houston — we have no problem at all! In socializing. and choruses for your tical tools ego Song of the Pines We were well represented fact, we thank you for our fantastic trip over We have a busy year ahead of us, filled with terrific performances. And , we to share.” Scottsdale at Camp Blue Agave in August the moon at this fall’s International Competi- rehearsals and events. In December, we will couldn’t be prouder! You’re a class act all the

O u r White Photo Carl by where we learned that “we tion! We are so incredibly excited to be your be doing several joint holiday shows with the way! We love you and can’t wait to see y’all talk too much and dance too l a d i e s 2012 Silver Medalist Quartet and thank YOU, San Diego and Pacific Coast Harmony cho- again in Pasadena. have been little!” After that great week- Region 21, for your amazing love and support ruses on December 11th and 14th. We’d love —Erin, Ashley, Carol, and Merideth s t u d y - end of learning from Renée during our inaugural trip to the international to have you join us so let us know if you will Photo by John S. by John Brown, Jr. Photo Porzel that “we don’t have to ing and stage. You were fabulous! What a week and be in the area. We look forward to being a Ms. Cellaneous Harborlites, Scottsdale, Vista Hills be afraid of choreography” we left recharged and ready to implement all the things working what a contest! Our new champs, Martini part of the Club 21 event in January and will, we learned. In September, we were thrilled to have Rebekah Poston from with the book, “Real Guide to Growth” and hope it pays Scottsdale and the Melodeers Chorus, were truly awe- of course, be singing around at the Regional Photo by Karen Laderman off for our chorus. Chorus arrange all the choreography for one of our new contest songs. inspiring, weren’t they? We would be sorely competition in Pasadena in April. Because of date conflicts, we decided to scale down our We are currently involved with our annual Performance Opportunity Program remiss if we didn’t thank Jean Barford, Carole In harmony, plans to celebrate our 50th anniversary. On Nov. 5th, our (POP). It’s been great welcoming back those who have joined us in previous years Kirkpatrick, and Renée Porzel for their stellar —Monique, Kim, Karen and Tomi members and a few guests had a very nice luncheon at the and also getting to know other women who love to sing and harmonize. coaching in preparation for our performances. Walker House in San Dimas, CA. We enjoyed looking at CAL, Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus, Our POP is a great way to share the joy of harmony, barbershop style. We lost (AND whoever invented Skype, as it was a One Voice Tucson Desert Harmony many of the competition pictures from the past, and our one of our sisters-in-harmony this summer who was a perfect example of a Sweet valuable tool in bringing us together on many Mary Branham, Chris Robertson, Sarah Slade, Susan Phinney recent scrapbook from the last couple years. Adeline and was always eager to share her love for singing and harmonizing. Jacquie occasions!) We are so grateful to our choruses, Ms. Cellaneous has started the new year Godfrey passed away suddenly in July; she was one of our founding members that Our ladies enjoyed performing on Sept. 30th, for a din- Harborlites, Toast of Tampa (who placed running. We had a great time at Camp Blue started our small chorus on this great road of performing, learning and growth. We ner at The Magic Lamp Inn, in our area. We look forward 5th in the chorus contest!), and Pride of Port- Agave singing with four friends from the miss her excitement, her joy and that wonderful bass voice that was distinctively to several more performances in November and Decem- land for being our collective “rocks” — we Scottsdale Chorus in the Double Quartet hers! ber too. love you and are so proud to represent each Contest. Our name, iPhone8, reflects our love

—Helen Benton —Char Nelson Laderman by Karen Photo of you. And we congratulate Shimmer!, Un- for our iPhones. Who can’t relate to the trials 2011 Double Quartet Contest Limited, Charmed, San Diego Chorus, and Denise King, Karen Meade, Michele Baldwin, Wendi Young and tribulations one goes through when one Song of the Pines Chorus for their crowd- We had a great coaching session at Sum- misplaces one’s phone. With the help of some pleasing performances! We feel so blessed to mer Regional with Renée Porzel. We were also good solid chord ringing and clever words the be in your company and a part of this amazing pretty busy with traveling and family vacations double quartet won first place. sisterhood! We can’t wait to see all of you this this Summer. On October 15th, the Cellaneous Sistahs coming spring in Pasadena. ‘Til then, happy We are busy rehearsing and learning new assisted the Inland Empire Chorus with holidays, au revoir, and adieu! (That’s French music. Yay! Chorus lives are busy preparing their annual YWIH “Harmony Stars” festival. for “see you not soon enough”)! for shows and rehearsals. The event was held at Redlands High School Touché (www.touchequartet.com) —We’d We are looking forward to Regional Com- and attended by at least 75 girls from Inland iPhone8 (Scottsdale, Harborlites, Vista Hillbilly Hunnyz (Song of the Pines): One Night Only (Tucson Desert Harmo- love to sing on your show! petition 2012! Can’t wait to see you all there! Empire schools. Chris Cellaneous was the Hills): 1st Place 3rd Place ny): 2nd Place and Golden Banana In harmony, In harmony, clinician and the quartet performed the du- —Patty, Gina, Jan, and Kim —Wendi, Michele, Denise, Karen ties of the section leaders. In true Cellaneous flavor the girls were taught songs and moves

Charmed Harborlites from the 60’s. “Groovy!” At the end of the day UnLimited San Diego the Inland Empire Chorus, Charmed (2011

Photo by Karen Laderman Wildcard Quartet), Ms. Cellaneous and the 75 energetic ladies put on a show for friends and families. As one of the clever teenagers said, Not So Happy Campers (Tucson Des- “it’s so nice to know that women of all ages can Arizona Assets (Red RockAppella) ert Harmony) enjoy singing harmony;” in other words, you’re never too old to sing!

Photo by Karen Laderman by Karen Photo Over the next few months, the Cellaneous Ashley Estrada, Carol Krenek, Erin Cardin, Merideth Frehner Kim Vaughn, Tomi McEvoy, Monique Manifold, Karen Kuisel Sistahs will be singing at the Mission Inn in UnLimited had an unbelievably awesome Howdy Region 21! Charmed had a blast this Riverside, conducting a mini-retreat with the time in Houston. We are thrilled with our year in Houston! We will be returning to re- Vista Hills Chorus in January, and perform- 14th place finish and look forward to next gional and are looking forward to having lots ing on the Desertaires Show on March 4th. year’s International contest in Denver. We of fun along the way. We want to thank you for We look forward to seeing all our friends this Eight Simple Girls (Enchanted Mesa) High Rollers (Mission Viejo) want to congratulate Shimmer!, Touché and all the love and support we received from ev- spring in Pasadena. Then and Now (Scottsdale) Charmed on their outstanding performances. eryone. How lucky we are to be a part of such —Mary, Chris, Susan, Sarah Regional and

International Events **New Listings/Changes in Red Young Women In Harmony (YWIH) Club 21 January13-15 Club 21 Singers Workshop – San Bernardino, CA Chapter Shows February 4 Harborlites YWIH “Diva Day” Festival – Orange Coast College, CA Redlands High School was the site of the 4th “Harmony Stars” Young Ahhhhh... Fall... You know what that means? Football? Falling Leaves? **February 20 Scottsdale Chorus Harmony Golf Classic – Fountain Hills, AZ 2011-2012 Women in Harmony Festival, organized by the Inland Empire Cho- No silly, International Contest! Region 21 was proud to be represented March 2-4 RMT Meeting – Dec. 3 Enchanted Mesa rus. Sixty-seven girls loved the clinician, Chris Robertson, who brought by seven fabulous quartets in Houston in mid-October. In the Quar- Tempe, AZ April 26-29 Regional Convention & Competition – Pasadena, CA – Holiday Show tet Semifinals, Charmed (wildcard quartet) finished 20th, UnLimited Dec. 3** Pacific Belles (current Region 21 champion) finished 14th, and Shimmer! (returning **May 18 Harborlites Harmony Golf Classic – Chino Hills, CA – Holiday Show quartet from 2010) finished 13th. Touché (current Region 9 champ), June 15-17 Director’s Workshop (featuring Sandy Robinson Marron) – TBD Dec. 4 Red RockAppella drew 5th in the Quartet Finals and finished 2nd! YES, I SAID SECOND! 2012 **July 19-22 SAI A Cappella Harmony Academy – Orange, CA – Holiday Show So close they could smell the rhinestones on the winners’ crowns. August 10 RMT Meeting – Prescott, AZ Nov 10** Mission Viejo Region 21 was also well represented in the Rising Star Contest in – Annual Show August 10-12 Summer Seminar (featuring Darlene Rogers) – Prescott, AZ Houston. (from ) finished 7th, Photo by Roger Swenson by Roger Photo Dreamcatchers Scottsdale Not So Fa- Sept. 14-16 RMT Meeting For the most up-to-date calen- mous Four (from Scottsdale) finished 5th, and How We Met (from along her quartet Ms Cellaneous to serve as section leaders and who Oct. 30-Nov. 3 International Convention & Competition – Denver, CO dar listings, check the Region performed on the show. The evening show also featuredCharmed , sec- November 17 MusicFest – TBD 21 website (www.region21.org). ond place regional medalists. March 1-3 RMT Meeting To have your event or chapter In Tucson AZ, approximately 160 enthusiastic young ladies and Photo by Karen Laderman April 4-7 Regional Convention & Competition – Pasadena, CA show listed on the Region 21 gentlemen attended the 6th Annual “Youth in Harmony” Festival on June 21-23 Leadership Workshop (featuring Peggy Gram) – TBD Saturday, Sept. 10th, 2011. The singers represented ten schools includ- calendar, contact the RMT Team August 9-11 Summer Seminar (featuring Judy Pozsgay, Sandy Marron) – TBD ing home schoolers. Clinicians were Dayle Ann Cook, Tucson Harmo- 2013 Coordinator, Sue Bowdoin (e- September 13-15 RMT Meeting ny Chorus, mail: [email protected]). Becky Larson, November 5-9 International Convention & Competition – Honolulu, HI The Chapter Date Clearance Form S cott s dale March 7-9 RMT Meeting is available for download at the , and Rio Rancho, NM) finished 4th. Our future quartet champs could actu- Chorus April 24-27 Regional Convention & Competition – TBD regional website. Russ Young, ally be one of these young “Rising Stars.” June 13-15 Director’s Workshop (featuring Sharon Babb) – TBD BHS’ Spirit Now it’s time to start thinking about Spring Convention. It’s time to August 7-9 Summer Seminar (featuring Jim Arns) – TBD . put together that new quartet or get rehearsing with the one you orga- 2014 Deadlines for the Spring 2012 is- of Phoenix September 12-14 RMT Meeting Under the di- nized last year. Reserve the dates January 13, 14, and 15, 2012 and plan sue of Golden West Magazine: November 4-8 International Convention & Competition – Baltimore, MD rection of the to attend the Club 21 “Singers Workshop” at the San Bernardino Hilton Space Reservations (display ad- Photo by GeorgePhoto Gerbi clinicians, the on Hospitality Lane. There will be vocal classes and IVI’s for improving April 16-19 Regional Convention & Competition – TBD vertising only): March 27, 2012 girls and boys choruses spent all day perfecting two songs each plus an your singing skills. There will be classes and coaching done by judges in ‘15 October 6-10 International Convention & Competition – Las Vegas, NV 8-part song that they performed to a capacity crowd. all four of the Sweet Adeline categories: Sound, Showmanship, Music, 2016 October 18-22 International Convention & Competition – Las Vegas, NV All materials (including Love In October, what a great competition week it was! This year, we had and Expression. Just what are those four women looking for at contest 2017 October 10-14 International Convention & Competition – Las Vegas, NV Notes): April 3, 2012 three YWIH Quartets compete in the Rising Star Quartet Competi- and how do we go about raising our scores? You won’t want to miss this Stan, Thank you for being our tion in Houston representing Region 21. Those young singers did a event for sure. See you there! Region 21 was well-represented in Houston! Captain of Harmony! truly fabulous job on the international stage and made us all so proud! —Chris Robertson, Club 21 President Congratulations to our Top 20 International Song of the Pines, Congratulations on your They are: How We Met from Rio Rancho, NM (Kari Blaylock, Camille quartets: Shimmer!, UnLimited, and Charmed, XOXO, MVSA Kelly, Genevieve Vaive, Dani Lenski); 4th place Harmony Not so Famous Four and our 2nd place Highlights & Sound Waves, from Chandler, AZ (Caitlin Tervo, Melanie Barker, Jessica Bark- Arrangers Development Program (ADP) Classic performance! International quartet, Great job on the MVSA show!!! ley, Olivia Hammond); and Dreamcatchers from Chandler, AZ Love, Mission Viejo I look forward to seeing you all (Nicole Knox, Krista Moller, Kaleena Middleton, Raven DeSa- Touché —Harborlites Chorus on stage in the future. cia). Thank you Scottsdale Chorus, Enchanted Mesa Show �� �������� Love, Adelina ������������� Chorus and Lori Lyford for their support of these young quar- MVSA, Congratulations on a fantastic annual show! tets on their barbershop journey! ������������������ I loved observing the dedication and commitment to —Annie Hayes, Young Women In Harmony Coordinator excellence as you prepared for the show, and I hated To Stan and the ladies of the ��������������� Mission Viejo Chorus, Thank you for BEAUTIFUL JOB LADIES!!! not being on the risers with you. Now, letʼs knock ʻem ����������������������� dead with another award winning We have no reason to worry about the all of your support during these past Touché, Shimmer!, UnLimited, ���������������������������������� competition performance!!! future of barbershop in our region! months. I couldnʼt go through & Charmed, you went for it XOXO, Adelina Way to go How We Met, Not So Be an asset to your chorus! Join the DCP! ������������������������������ this without you! with style and grace!! Famous Four & Dreamcatchers! If you are an Assistant Director, Section Leader, Tape Listener, or Weʼre so you!!!!very proud of Much Love, Congratulations to all!!! a Wanna-Be, the Director Certification Program is for you! —Andi Adelina —Andi The Director Certification Program is Sweet Adelines ��������������������� To all who represented Region Touché, Shimmer! and ���������������������������� Thank you to the Scottsdale, Internationalʼs educational program designed to develop 21 in Houston — We are so proud UnLimited: Congratulations Song of the Pines, and San Diego skills for directors, potential directors, and musical leaders. ����������������������������� of you! Special congratulations to on qualifying for next yearʼs Mission Viejo Chorus choruses for showing Houston Kudos out to San Diego Chorus, and International Quartet contest There is now proctor testing in three areas of our region, ����������������������� How We Met Quartet! Song of the Pines for representing the amazing talent in welcomes new members, Region 21 with class! in Denver! Love, Mission Bonnie!!! so the process is much quicker. If you have questions, or for Enchanted Mesa Andi Region 21! Love, Jacqueline, Joyce, Phyllis and �������������������������������� Show Chorus DC/DCPC Viejo Chorus Harborlites more information, contact Andi Rostel, DC/DCP Coordinator. ������������������� Save These Dates!

Saturday, February 4, 2012 Friday, May 18, 2012

Sixth Annual Diva Day Harborlites Attention all high school girls who Harmony love to sing! Golf Classic Los Serranos Golf and Country Club Chino Hills, CA

Spend the day at Orange Coast College learning to harmonize in the barbershop style with the Harborlites Chorus and world-class coaches! After the clinics there will be an evening performance with the Harborlites Chorus. Tickets will be $5. For more information call Karen at (714) 847-0787 or visit www.harborliteschorus.org.

GUEST CLINICIAN: Gary Lewis 2000 & 2007 International Quartet Champion, Barbershop Harmony Society Proceeds benefi t competitors and performers going to the International Convention in Denver, CO.

2005 & 2008 International Champion Chorus Sweet Adelines International

www.harborliteschorus.org

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