Do you love to sing in the shower? Do you croon in your car?
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to perform on stage?
Would
you like more fun and excitement in your life? You are
about to find it!
Please
come join us!
An ability to read music is not required.
At our Guest Night every
Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
at St. Thomas Lutheran Church,
8771 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, Michigan.
(1/2 mile East of Van Dyke Ave)
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What is Sweet Adelines International?
Sweet Adelines International is a membership organization
of female singers, who meet regularly to practice,
socialize and have fun. Active members belong to a chorus,
and some members create and sing in quartets. Sweet
Adelines’ choruses and quartets perform in public and may
compete at regional and international levels.
Why would I want to join?
Singing, friendship and good times are the reasons our
members join and stay with the organization.
Sweet Adelines sing a combination of upbeat songs and
ballads, a refreshing alternative to classical music. If
you are, or have been, (or never have been) a member of a
choir, Sweet Adelines will be a lively and energetic
experience for you.
If you wish, you can get involved with performing and competitions, which add excitement and challenge to your musical experience. Many members find their own personal development a thrill, and their self-confidence grows as they learn singing and skills they may never have known before.
What kind of music do Sweet Adelines sing?
Sweet Adelines choruses and quartets perform four-part a
cappella harmony, barbershop style. This style of music
lends itself to songs from any era – today’s ballads,
popular show tunes, even jazz. Sweet Adelines have
performed their unique style of music in a number of
popular venues from professional sports stadiums, Olympic
ceremonies, with major symphonies, and even on several
national television shows. A PBS special featuring Sweet
Adelines International recently aired nationally to over
80 million households.
Where are Sweet Adelines International choruses
located?
Sweet Adelines International is a musical force in the
United States and throughout the world. The international
membership of nearly 30,000 women, all singing in English,
includes choruses in most of the fifty United States, as
well as Australia, Canada, England, Finland, Germany,
Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden and the
Netherlands. There are prospective choruses in Denmark,
Greece and United Arab Emirates. With more than 600
chapters in five continents, there is sure to be a chapter
near you.
Is there a place for a voice like mine?
Barbershop music has a voice part suitable for any range. TENORS sing the highest harmony notes above the melody, with a range similar to the soprano range. The LEAD sings the melody and typically has a voice in range comparable to second soprano through alto. The BASS sings the lowest notes. Many women who find a home in Sweet Adelines as basses were often made to feel they 'couldn't sing' because they couldn't hit the notes the other girls do. BARITONE is what makes barbershop music's distinctive sound. The "bari" is a harmony part who's notes fill out the barbershop chord, sometimes above the lead notes and sometimes below.
Do I need to be able to read music?
Simple answer is "no"! Great Lakes
Chorus has members who's music training fills the entire
spectrum -- from college music majors to those who are lucky
to be able to tell if their notes are going up or down.
Where do your members come from?
Our members come from all walks of life and some
drive great distances to sing with us.
We boast members from 47 communities in Southeast Michigan and even one from
Ohio!
See if you can find your community and find a new friend!
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ALGONAC ANN ARBOR CHINA TWP. CLAWSON |
FARMINGTON HILLS FAIR HAVEN FT. GRATIOT GROSSE POINTE HARRISON TWP. HAZEL PARK HIGHLAND
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LAKE ORION MACOMB MIKADO MOUNT CLEMENS NEW BALTIMORE ROCHESTER |
ROCHESTER HILLS ROMEO ROYAL OAK YPSILANTI |
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Discover the performer in you with Great Lakes Chorus of Sweet Adelines International!
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