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Real Goods
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Click here to access The April digital edition of The Pitch Pipe
The April digital issue of The Pitch Pipe is now available online. The April issue features articles about the 2009 International Champion Quartet and Chorus, Harmony Achievement Winner and so much more. The digital edition of April's magazine also features Nashville convention information — register for convention, housing and tours. See photos and watch a video featuring this year's convention city! Be sure to pay close attention to the digital issue for a special convention promotional code for your chance to win one of three V.I.P. Convention Packages.
MARKETING YOUR CHORUS,
PART II Webinar
Registration Now Open!
Saturday, June 6, 2009, 10:00 a.m. CST
Presented by: Kathy Carmody
Part II of the Marketing Your Chorus Webinar will discuss many of the same principles of the original presentation, plus provide an in-depth look and navigational tour of the online Marketing Center. Here is a glimpse of what to expect in this upcoming Webinar:
- Examining the condition of your chorus
- Creating goals
- Defining each member's responsibilities
- Using the Marketing Center
- Target marketing
- Marketing and public relations
- Preparing your chorus
- Executing your marketing plan
- Turning guests into members
- Retaining members
To register for this Webinar please click here https://www2.gotomeeting.com/
register/228736645,
and complete the online registration form.
Members who are unable to attend any of the live sessions can access the recorded version through the online Marketing Center for viewing on demand. Please click here to find the links to previous archived Webinar recordings, http://web.me.com/sweetadelines/
Marketing_Center/Training_Library.html.
For upcoming Webinar topics and scheduled dates and times of future sessions, please check each issue of the Sing eZine and the Marketing Center.
To attend a live Webinar, you'll need a reliable, high-speed Internet connection, plus computer speakers or a phone connection. Webinars are presented live through the internet where registered members will be given a Web link for the video portion of the presentation. A phone number will be provided to those who request to access the audio portion of the presentation by phone. More information on system requirements will be available after registration or click here to learn more, https://www2.gotowebinar.com/
webinar/pre/faq3.tmpl.
Don't miss these great opportunities to get involved!
Webinar Survey
We would like to receive your feedback for future online educational programs that will be offered to the membership. Your opinions are of great value. We have included a very brief survey and ask all members to participate. Please click on the following link, complete the online survey questions and click submit when you are finished, http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/
?p=WEB228SBMASXKM. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to receiving your survey responses soon.
SIDE BY SIDE
DIRECTORS' SEMINAR & JUDGE TRAINING
DETROIT MARRIOTT RENAISSANCE CENTER
DETROIT, MICH. • JULY 22-25, 2009
REGISTER NOW!
Along with current front-line directors, judges and certified assistant directors, the Directors Seminar has also been opened to non-certified assistant directors, retired master directors, regional directors’ coordinators and regional education coordinators.
An adept combination of international faculty, master directors and past international champions unite to deliver unparalleled training. Top faculty will enhance skills with exclusive, one-of-a-kind techniques. Directors will find practical and informative behind-the-scenes insight into the judging program while discovering the principles that have led to the success of the world’s foremost choruses.
Click here to register,
https://64.207.244.220/sai/members_online/
registration/regstart.asp?action=start.
Download the syllabus, housing and registration forms. http://www.sweetadelineintl.org
/pdf/DSJTRegistrationform.pdf.
International Convention and Competition
Oct. 20-24, 2009
Nashville, Tenn.
WIN a V.I.P. Package
for the 2009 Sweet Adelines International Convention in Nashville! \
Win one of three prize packages:
1. Two all-events registrations and Rising Star Quartet Competition tickets, plus lunch with International President Peggy Gram!
2. Two all-events registrations and Rising Star Quartet Competition tickets, plus lunch with 2009 International Champion Chorus Director Jim Arns and International Board Member Renée Porzel!
3. Two all-events registrations and Rising Star Quartet Competition tickets, plus two pit passes! Passes feature exclusive seating near the judging pit in cozy, massage chairs.
ENTER TO WIN THROUGH APRIL’S DIGITAL EDITION OF THE PITCH PIPE.
Click here to access the April 2009 digital edition. Find the Promotional Code on the front cover of the digital magazine and click on the 2009 V.I.P. Convention Promotion link to complete and submit your entry form. You may also mail your entry form to International headquarters by completing and detaching the form on the promotional band of the April issue of The Pitch Pipe magazine. Mail to:
Sweet Adelines International
Communications Department
P.O. Box 470168
Tulsa, OK 74147-0168
Entries will not be accepted without the promotional code. For additional details see the April 2009 digital edition of The Pitch Pipe.
Sweet Adelines will Sparkle in Music City with Special Performances
The 2009 International Champion Quartet, MOXIE LADIES, will invigorate the city of Nashville when they perform at the Grand Ole Opry at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22.
Also, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum visitors will be delighted by the sounds of Sweet Adelines quartets as they serenade conservatory guests throughout convention week.
Grammy Winner Kathy Mattea to Perform at the 2009 Coronet Club Show
On Friday, Oct. 23, Kathy Mattea will perform at the Coronet Club Show alongside Sweet Adelines International's Queens of Harmony! Mattea is a Grammy award-winning singer and talented songwriter who recently released her new Grammy nominated album, COAL. This will be an exciting opportunity and experience for Sweet Adelines members.
Click here, https://www.coronetclub.org/show.htm to reserve your tickets today.
Harmony Classic Contests
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009, at 6:00 p.m., the organization's ten best small and mid-sized choruses will compete for the very first time on the International Convention and Competition stage. You won't want to miss this exciting and entertaining competition as each chorus presents its 12 -15 minute performance package.
The 2009 Rising Star Quartet Contest
Registration is now open!
For the first time, the Rising Star Quartet Contest will be held during the International Convention and Competition on Saturday, Oct. 24. This adjudicated barbershop quartet contest is open to young women 25 years of age and under. Don't delay! The Rising Star Quartet Contest is limited to the first 20 entries received.
Click on the interactive brochure for contest information and registration:
International YWIH Festival in Nashville
with Nikki Blackmer, director, and Melanie Wroe, choreographer.
Friday, Oct. 16: afternoon rehearsals
Saturday, Oct. 17: all-day rehearsals
Tuesday, Oct 20: evening performance
Open to all young women 25 years of age and under. For more information please visit: www.youngwomeninharmony.com.
Music Ed Class with the Melodeers
Don't miss an exclusive opportunity to attend a music education class taught by Jim Arns and the 2009 International Champion Chorus, Melodeers, at the International Convention in Nashville, Friday, Oct. 23, at 9:00 a.m., in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel.
Convention Housing
Housing for convention opened to the general membership on April 1. Please see the April digital addition of The Pitch Pipe for more information.
ScootAround Scooter Rentals
(888) 441-7575
www.scootaround.com
To rent a scooter for convention, please contact ScootAround. Sweet Adelines International does not have contracts with the company. This is informational only and scooter rental is the responsibility of the person renting. It is strongly recommended that you make your reservations early, as October is a very busy time for scooter rentals and availability may be limited closer to convention time.
Arrangers Workshops
The following workshops are designed to appeal to arrangers at all levels of development:
Region 21 ADP (Arrangers Development Program) Annual Retreat
May 15-17
Faculty: Nancy Bergman, Suzy Lobaugh, Anita Barzilla and Jean Kane
Held in Scottsdale, Arizona.
For more information, contact Jean Kane at jean@jckmusic.com
Region 8 Arranger’s Gathering
June 5-7
Faculty: Nancy Bergman and Suzy Lobaugh
Held in Grand Junction, Colorado
For more information, contact Sheila Cope at icancope2@msn.com
Region 24's Arrangers Program Workshop
June 19-21
Faculty: Nancy Bergman and Suzy Lobaugh
Held in Tigard, Oregon
For more information, contact Shirley Price at onsprice@comcast.net
PERSONAL
PERFORMANCE POWER -
IES GLOBAL BEGINS IN 2010
Educational programs for members will be offered in a three-year cycle
through IES Global.
IES East: July 7-10, 2010 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
IES West: July 21-24, 2010 in Palm Springs, Calif.
IES Pacific Rim: TBA
Click
here for more information about these exciting educational opportunities.
Real News
Rockin' Barbershop Camp
Rockin' Barbershop Camp
will be having its annual camp on the campus of Interlochen Center for the Arts near Traverse City this summer, Thursday, Aug. 27 through Saturday, Aug. 29. High school age boys and girls are welcome. For more information click here, www.rockinbarbershop.org.
2009 Regional Competition Information in The Pitch Pipe
If your chorus or quartet won first place or Division A and AA at regional competitions this year, please make sure you fill out the fact sheet as soon as possible. Your information and photo will be included in the July 2009 issue of The Pitch Pipe. Deadline for receiving information is May 15. Your information may not run in the magazine if we do not receive it by May 15.
Snail Mail
Please send all certified and registered mail for Sweet Adelines International or the Young Singers Foundation to our street address:
9110 S. Toledo Ave., Tulsa OK 74137 USA.
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Dear
Singer,
Welcome to the May 2009 issue of the Sing eZine, your monthly newsletter by e-mail. This issue includes the link to the April digital edition of The Pitch Pipe, information on the upcoming Marketing Your Chorus Webinar, scheduled for early June, enjoyable member stories, updates on International events, and much more.
Thank
you for your contributions to the Sing eZine. Please continue to
write to us at:
commdept@sweetadelineintl.org. Have
a great month!
The Communications Department
Kelly, Joey, Ann-Marie and Mary
Real Women
The Fun Fundraiser ... A No-Bake - Bake Sale
Do you ever feel like you've baked and baked and baked, then gave up a Saturday to sit or stand in a booth only to find your bake sale fundraiser wasn’t very profitable? Now you’re dividing up the leftovers amongst your chorus members.
Every chorus needs a source of income, there is no debate there, but deciding what is the most fun, the most effective and how many fundraisers to get involved in can be the source of serious and heated debate in any organization. What works for one group will not work for all groups but in the Spirit  of Harmony Chorus we seem to have fine-tuned what works best for us and we have certainly learned what hasn’t worked.
So this year, instead of dividing up leftover baked goods, we did our Bake Sale with a twist. We had a No-Bake - Bake Sale. The recipe was e-mailed to the chorus to bring with them a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of humor, and a smidgen of fun, along with their checkbooks. Then the Ways and Means Committee member donned her baker’s hat and went along the risers with her mixing bowl and wooden spoon in hand as everyone dropped in their donation. One was even poured into the mixing bowl right out of a measuring cup. Each cook was given a receipt for tax purposes, written on a cupcake liner, no less!
Though this might not work for every chorus, it certainly was a fun fundraiser and the very best part, no messy clean up!
Marcy Kelly
Spirit of Harmony Chorus
Region 6
Encore!
Beginning in 2006, efforts were made in Region 12 to form a Young Women In Harmony chorus, called Encore! Today that chorus is singing proud with approximately 20 young ladies. All the young singers are voice students of a former member of the Bay Area Showcase Chorus, Gayle Greenbrook. Prior to starting Encore! Chorus, Gayle formed the 2005 Rising Star Quartet Champions UNDERAGE, now renamed LOVENOTES. Because of their success, many other girls within the region wanted to join  the barbershop bandwagon.
Gayle recruited Cindy Gilmore and Pat LeVezu to assist in forming and coaching the chorus since this seemed to be the most effective way to introduce the young girls to barbershop. From the very beginning they decided to have the girls run the show. They chose the name Encore!, designed their own logo which is displayed on chorus t-shirts and assigned section leaders, a choreographer and even their director from the young women in the chorus. The current director is Caitlin Smith, baritone of LOVENOTES. Except for some administrative duties this chorus is run completely by the girls.
A few months ago they attended a YWIH day sponsored by Region 12. They were part of 69 kids who showed up for the event. They were asked to perform for the region on the evening show and proved to be stellar performers. They also put together three quartets for the YWIH quartet contest that night. Since they ended up being the only three competitors, they won first, second and third place, which amounted to a sizable cash prize. The quartets gave all the prize money to their chorus, Encore!, and are excited about being able to purchase new costumes and music. The region was very impressed with the quality of sound for such a young chorus. Seventeen members, ranging in age from nine to 19 were in attendance for the YWIH day. The majority of Encore! members are 15 years old and under. This is a group that is one to watch!
Submitted by: Pat LeVezu
Real Harmony
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Sweet Adelines Singing Lesson
Learn the new real women. real harmony. real fun. tag during the singing lesson at the 2009 International Convention and Competition in Nashville! Sweet Adelines International arranger Lorraine Rochefort has created a lively melody to help promote the campaign and excite the membership. Click on the following links for a preview of the sheet music and to listen to the audio file:
Sheet Music
http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/
SINGAPRIL/TheRealJingle.pdf
Audio File
http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/
SINGAPRIL/TheREALJingle.MID
PILOT PROGRAM LAUNCHES MAY 1, 2009!
Thanks to the volunteer pilot program regions the real women. real harmony. real fun. campaign is about to take flight by piloting a new, innovative approach in marketing. More than 95 percent of the chapters within Regions 5, 7, 15, 17, 25 and 34 will be representing Sweet Adelines International by participating in the 2009 Pilot Program, Increasing Membership Together with One Message, One Voice.
As this one solid message is delivered consistently to the public, reflecting the organization as a whole, it is likely to generate an increase in public awareness for our organization and choruses. If the Pilot Program is a success, we hope to influence all regions to participate in this unified marketing campaign.
We wish the real women of these innovative regions real harmony and real fun as they join together in an attempt to improve membership growth and retention like never before.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the Pilot Program choruses, plus each and every chorus member for dedicating her time and passion to advancing our organization!
Resources Page
The Resources page of the Marketing Center offers beneficial items that can assist in building a successful membership campaign. Members will find survey and spreadsheet templates, plus compelling testimonials and recruiting videos to add to their promotional efforts.
Downloadable links to a recruiting video and Young Women In Harmony Program video are available through the Resources page for members to download and place on their chorus’ Web site, e-mail blasts, e-newsletters, IPODs and more.
Members will also find a link to real member testimonials through this page of the marketing center. Using testimonials or quotes from satisfied members is one of the simplest and most effective ways of adding power to brochure, advertising and direct mail copy. Members are often the best salespeople to sell the organization to prospective members. The testimonials made available through this page are gathered from surveys generated by real members. Members are encouraged to find a quote that matches their chorus’ perso nality and culture and add it to collateral for a persuasive marketing technique.
The available guest survey template has been designed for choruses to customize and distribute to potential members and/or chorus visitors. When visitors complete surveys such as this, choruses will receive an outsider's perspective that can help evaluate where the chorus needs improvement. The visitor information spreadsheet template is a necessary tool for developing and maintaining relationships with a chorus' visitors.
By utilizing the tools in the Marketing Center choruses have already experienced successful campaign results and you can now find out how they are doing it through the Resources page. Chorus success stories will be published periodically through this Web page for the membership to review and spin-off ideas. If you would like to share your experience, or have additional questions about the campaigns, e-mail membership coordinator Ann-Marie Dowling at ann-marie@sweetadelineintl.org. To access the Resources Page of the Marketing Center now, click here, http://web.me.com/sweetadelines/Marketing_Center/
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Young Singers Foundation
The Foundation exists solely to bring vocal music to young people around the world. When you make a donation to the Young Singers Foundation your contribution helps fund several worthwhile programs designed to enrich the lives of young people through educational programs in vocal music.
Foundation Grants support after-school programs, community outreach programs, music therapy programs, music camps, works hops and festivals, the Sweet Adelines International Rising Star Contest and so much more.
Foundation Scholarships support more than 20 students each year who are pursuing degrees in vocal music education and/or vocal music performance. Students from around the world have benefited from $2,000 annual awards helping them pursue their dreams.
Scholarship awards are given in honor of Bev Sellers – a beloved arranger, past Sweet Adelines International president, and director of the International Championship Scottsdale Chorus – whose contributions to music education and four-part a cappella music were invaluable.
The Foundation is proud of its accomplishments over the past year in fulfilling the purpose for which it was established. Please access the most recent newsletter, The Champion, to learn about these accomplishments by clicking here,
http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/
SINGAPRIL/Foundationnewsletter2009.pdf.
You can help talented young people obtain a quality music education! Please visit http://www.youngsingersfoundation.org.
Real Education
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
For the past several years, members of Sweet Adelines International have been able to request Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for work in achieving the Certified Level of the Director Certification Program as well as participation in internationally sponsored events, e.g., seminars, workshops, and conventions.
CEUs are beneficial to anyone who has a job in which they must certify or recertify, however, CEUs are not college credit in the traditional sense. In our organization, teachers seem to be the ones that use CEUs the most. Since teachers have to earn continuing education credit for recertification, this program allows our members to count their Sweet Adeline involvement toward this.
All CEUs are processed through the Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. CEU applications are available through the Education Department and the International Web site. Completed forms may be mailed or faxed, along with payment, to International Headquarters.
Seeking MENC/EMEA Award Nominees
Do you know a Sweet Adeline who is also a professional music educator? Let us know about them and they might just be the next recipient of the Sweet Adelines International MENC/EMEA Award. Nominations will be accepted through May 15 by the Director of Education at International headquarters. Click here to access the nomination form, http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/
pdf/2009MENCnominationform.pdf.
The International Board of Directors will select the recipient based on these criteria:
- Is she a member of MENC/EMEA?
- Is she a member of Sweet Adelines International?
- What has she contributed to further music education in public and/or private schools by promoting the barbershop style as an American art form?
The MENC award has been presented annually since 1992. The EMEA (European Music Educators Association) award was established in 2001. If you, or someone you know, would like to be considered for this prestigious award, please download a nomination form or contact Lori Decter Wright, Director of Education.
MENC/EMEA will send a representative to convention in Nashville to present an award plaque on the International Stage. In addition, the winner will be noted in the convention program as well as in The Pitch Pipe.
Real Goods
Annual Inventory
The International Sales Department will be conducting its annual physical inventory beginning May 1. We will be taking orders; however, the merchandise will not ship until the completion of inventory.
The International Sales department is offering delivery of sheet music via e-mail. Please contact the sales department for details.
NEW PRODUCT! - Sing, Baby, Sing! The Book - Springboard to Artistry - This book is intended for singers, teachers and directors. It includes a 16-week vocal development plan for any chorus or singer. It contains multiple exercises for particular vocal challenges and chorus challenges and incorporates the use of all four Sing, Baby, Sing! CDs throughout. The book is $35.00 (USD), and each CD is sold separately for $12.00 (USD), plus shipping and handling.
New music titles released - The Lord's Prayer, Ain't He (She) Sweet, Cry Baby Blues. YW - We All Need A Little Christmas.
The Ann Minihane Anthology (songbook plus three learning CDs) - This Certified Music Arranger, who was especially fond of show tunes, had many arrangements published by Sweet Adelines International. Included within this book are three contest ballads, three contest uptunes and four show tunes. A must-have for any Sweet Adeline!
"Being Your Own Vocal Teacher" presented by Peggy Gram. This DVD focuses on practical kinesthetic tools to use at home to become a more proficient singer and create more joy in your singing. Gain new insight into learning music and working it into your voice for maximum resonance, breath control, and tone quality. Increase your vocal range, quality of sound, plus much more. $25 (USD), plus shipping and handling.
"To Move or Not to Move...That is the Question" presented by Renée Porzel. With this DVD learn techniques for making physical warmups fun and educational, techniques that keep visual elements integrated into the musical rehearsal plan, methods of designing choreography that support the musical plan created by the chorus director and so much more. $25 (USD), plus shipping and handling.
Membership Campaign Bracelets
Rubber bracelets embossed with real women. real harmony. real fun. are available for purchase for your next membership drive.
These bracelets make a great gift to offer visitors, but most of all they are perfect for each chorus member to wear outside of rehearsal as an easy conversation starter. Buy yours today for $15 (USD) a dozen, or $1.50 (USD) each, plus shipping and handling.
Cafepress.com
Check out the new Sweet Adelines International Online Store through Cafepress.com for a variety of promotional materials. You can purchase T-shirts, pins, mugs, totes and more with the new membership campaign, corporate and YWIH logos. New and updated items will be added regularly, so check back often as our selection of promotional items continues to grow.
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