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Education

"Education is a major reason why many members join this organization, and why so many stay."

Education

The music education available to members of Sweet Adelines International would be difficult to duplicate. Not only do members learn vocal production and music, they also learn choreography, stage production, costuming, makeup and much more. Training and certification programs are available in the areas of directing, arranging, judging, teaching (faculty), and more. Click here for more information on Sweet Adelines programs.

Barbershop Basics
Barbershop Basics #1 - Vocal Skills
Barbershop Basics #2 - Learning Music

Barbershop Basics #3 - Rehearsal Expectations/Riser Etiquette
Barbershop Basics #4 – Dues/Membership
Barbershop Basics #5 - Standing Rules

Basic Criteria for Public Performance

Sweet Adelines International Terminology

Performance Level Guidelines

International Education Symposium
Each summer, Sweet Adelines International holds the International Education Symposium (IES). IES is a three day immersion in classes dedicated to the barbershop style for women. Click here for more information about IES.

Download handouts from the 2007 International Education Symposium.

International Faculty
International Faculty Search - Get biographical and contact information on all of Sweet Adelines International's faculty members.

Rising Star Quartet Contest
The purpose of the Rising Star Quartet Contest is to encourage young women to develop mastery in their singing technique, and experience the pleasure of singing four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style.

Young Women in Harmony
The Young Women in Harmony Program focuses on acquainting young female singers with the barbershop style, primarily in school-based choruses and quartets. Complimentary teaching materials and sheet music are available to music educators, who may also receive volunteer support from local Sweet Adeline choruses, quartets and individual members.

Young Women in Harmony Coordinators - Contact your nearest Young Women in Harmony coordinator to find how to start a Young Women in Harmony program in your area.

Queens' College
Queens' College is a weekend packed with classes, performances, quartet coaching, laughing, examining crowns and meeting new friends. Find out when you can participate in the next weekend session.

Pitch Pipe Articles
The Pitch Pipe informs and educates the members of Sweet Adelines International. Past articles are archived and available for download.