Barbershoppin' the Big Easy! Sweet Adelines
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Sweet Adelines International 73rd Annual Convention and Competition Sept. 16-21, 2019 • New Orleans, La., USA Table of Contents Sweet Adelines 3 President’s Welcome International Find Your Voice. 4 Executive Committee and International Board of Directors Education 10-11 Convention Assistants & VIP Ribbons Symposium 12 Harmony Bazaar Hours & General Information INVEST 13 Harmony Bazaar Floor Map & Exhibitors 14-16 Schedule of Events 17 Education Classes in yourself 18 Area Map EMPOWER 19 General Attendee Busing Schedule July 22-26, 2020 20 Mass Sing San Antonio, TX United States 21 Songwriting Contest Songs othersSING 22-24 Judging Panels, Emcees, Webcasters 28-29 Harmony Classic Chorus Competition as one 30-34 International Quartet Semifinals 38-40 International Chorus Semifinals 42-44 International Quartet Finals 48-51 International Chorus Finals 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 Save the Date! 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! 1 | 2019 NEW ORLEANS What is life on a high note? 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- way home from performance. ing city of New Orleans! Known for its fascinating multi-cultural history, vibrant spirit, and amazing 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! Life on a High Note Our 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 [email protected]. Yours, in harmony, Patty 2019 NEW ORLEANS | 2 3 | 2019 NEW ORLEANS 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. 2019 NEW ORLEANS | 4 5 | 2019 NEW ORLEANS SING. SHOP. REPEAT. Shop convention essentials, educational CDs, learning materials, new products (featuring the new Sweet Adelines logo) and more at Sweet Adelines International Sales in Harmony Bazaar! 1. International Convention Charm $6.50 Win great things, 1 2 A convention classic! This silver-plated commemorative charm hits all the right notes. support young singers! 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 Keep your vocal chords in Harmony Bazaar! 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 Keep your cool or stay warm with this hot/cold pack! (in between performances, Thank you of course). for your continued support of the Young Singers Foundation! Prices listed in USD. To learn more about the Young Singers Foundation, Visit Sweet Adelines International Sales in Harmony Bazaar and shop early for the best selection! 7 | 2019 NEW ORLEANS Quantities limited on all items. please visit www.youngsingersfoundation.com. Life on a SupportLife on a High Note… 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. VIP Ribbons VIP Ribbons are available at the Sweet Adelines International Headquarters Desk inside Harmony Bazaar. Convention 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 CERTIFIED ARRANGER Thank you for your time COORDINATOR ASSISTANT CORONET DIRECTORS CERTIFICATION DIRECTOR