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January
2008 Articles
Correction
The January 2008 issue of The Pitch Pipe (Page 24) incorrectly
published a close-up photo of Toast of Tampa Show Chorus in two
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Thank you for your patience.
No
More Penalty
Tori Postma explains the change in competition penalties.
Understanding Your Scoresheets
Kim Wonders makes suggestions on how to thoroughly read and understand
your competition scoresheets.
Queens’ College
Sheila Martinez writes about The Queens’ College 2008, a
series of quartet education schools presented by the Coronet Club.
Judging Q&A
Judging expert Joni Bescos answers some important judging questions
asked by members.
Audience Choice Award
Read all about how Toast of Tampa Show Chorus and Capri Quartet
dazzled the audience in Calgary, taking home the Audience Choice
Award.
Living Legend
Meet the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Sylvia Alsbury.
October
2007 Articles
IES
2007
Check out the scores from the Harmony Classic and the Rising Star
Competitions.
Rising Star 2007
Read all about the 2007 Rising Star Champions LUMINOUS.
Delphi Story
Sharon Babb shares the results of the year-long Delphi Study.
Making Comedy Work
Janie Tamarkin illustrates how to make comedy work in your show
package.
Costuming Tips
Cathy Conley delves into the topic of costuming your chorus/quartet
for the audience (and judges).
July
2007 Articles
Curves
A group of women from the Central Coast Celebration Chorus in
San Luis Obispo, California achieve great success by participating
in Sweet Adelines-Curves contest.
Techie Talk
Joey Mechelle Stenner, Editor and Publications Manager for The
Pitch Pipe, discusses the advances in Web-based technology.
Judging Q & A
Judging expert Joni Bescos answers some important judging questions
asked by members.
What a Journey
Renée Porzel directs you through her leadership journey
and explains how anyone can follow in her footsteps.
Whatever Happened to Harmony Accuracy?
Joni Bescos recalls the early days of harmony and how technology
has affected the way we strive for that elusive lock and ring.
Wearing it Well
Betty Lou Coleman presents a guide to looking good on stage.
Where Are They Now, Part II
Joni Bescos continues her search for past quartet champions to
find out what they are doing now.
April
2007 Articles
The
Spice of Life
Get a pinch of SALT and learn the history
of this champion quartet.
The Art of Reinvention
Rich-Tone, 2007 International Champion Chorus, discusses its fourth
rise to the top.
Copyright Series, Part II
Judy Galloway gives a brief history, definitions and answers in
this series on the legalities of copyrights, performances and
recording licenses.
Techie Talk
Read about the latest technology trends that are becoming a part
of our everyday lives.
How Much is My Hobby?
Cammi MacKinlay breaks down the costs of being an active member.
January
2007 Articles
Copyright
Right
Judy Galloway gives a brief history, definitions and answers
to many copyright questions in this series on the legalities of
copyrights, performances and recording licenses.
Listening
Skills
Cammi MacKinlay illustrates ways to become a better listener and
explains how to get your listener to actually listen.
Coronet
Club History
Joni Bescos offers a history of the Coronet Club and a look at
the illustrious prized crown.
Judging
Q & A
Judging expert Joni Bescos answers some important judging questions
asked by members.
Las Vegas
2006
Maggie Ryan gives an insider's look at the 6oth Annual Convention
in Las Vegas.
Living
Legend
Meet the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Sally Eggleston.
The Call
of the Wild
Merge Zimmerman relays some helpful membership building advice.
October
2006 Articles
Learning Tapes
Jo Shannon illustrates how to use your ears, eyes and voice
when practicing with learning tapes.
Judging Q&A
Judging expert Joni Bescos answers some important judging questions
asked by members.
Rising Star 2006
Read all about the 2006 Rising Star Champions FOOTNOTES.
July
2006 Articles
The
Ins and Outs of Outfitting Your Chorus
The first in a series of four special sections devoted to costuming.
Liz Brannon, costume chair for Rich-Tone Chorus, illustrates the
ins and outs of costuming.
Dual Membership
Cammi MacKinlay discusses the plusses and minuses of being a member
in two or more choruses.
Let Us Entertain You
Joni Bescos points out the intricacies of the entertainment package.
Judges Boot Camp
Beth Smith details what fun the Judging Program can be when judges
get together to learn more about what they do best.
Meet Your New International President
Take a glimpse into the world of new president Pat LeVezu. Read
about her years of dedication and the fun she's had being a member
of Sweet Adelines International.
Quartet Etiquette
Bonnie McKibben explains the good manners quartets should have
that leave audiences "wanting more."
April
2006 Articles
Meet
Your 2006 International Champion Quartet
SPOTLIGHT wins the gold...in its own backyard.
Dare
to be Great
Lessons and exercises can turn anyone who practice into a good
singer, but the extra edge only comes if you dare to be great.
Article reprinted with permission from Singer&Musician
magazine.
Judging Q&A
Judging expert Joni Bescos answers some important judging questions
asked by members.
Playing the Game
Joni Bescos expresses the rules of the game and write about getting
an "A."
The Road to Recovery
Learn ways to get back your great voice as quickly as possible.
Article reprinted with permission from Singer&Musician
magazine.
The End of the Rainbow
Scottsdale Chorus, 2006 International Champion Chorus, discusses
its rise to the top.
The Next Frontier
Janie Tamarkin explains how to sing with emotion.
January
2006 Articles
The
Convention That Almost Wasn't
Maggie Ryan gives an insider's look at the 59th Annual Convention
and Competition in Detroit.
Judging Q&A
Judging expert Joni Bescos answers some important judging questions
asked by members.
Living
Legend
Read about the 2005 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Mavis
Burtness.
There's No Business Like Showmanship
Business
How well do you really know the showmanship category? Approved
Judge Renee Porzel gives her review.
Here
Comes Da Coach
Joni Bescos explains the responsibility members face during coaching
sessions.
Time Commitment
Marilyn Cox illustrates ways to avoid burnout and "fill your
bucket" with personal priorities.
October
2005 Articles
President's Message
See what International President Diane Huber has to say.
Definitely Diva
Cammi MacKinlay writes about ways to hang on to your chorus divas
and establish long-term membership.
Music as Medicine
Music can be very therapeutic. Cara Artman points out the medicinal
benefits of singing barbershop harmony.
Getting the Job Done
Marcia Bosma discusses communication techniques and gives suggestions
on how to effectively communicate within your chorus and beyond.
Administrative Leadership
Pam Royle rethinks the administrative paradigm and demonstrates
way s to use your Sweet Adelines education and training in day-to-day
life.
Sixty Years of Harmony
Second in a series of four special sections devoted to remembering
and celebrating Sweet Adelines International's 60th Anniversary.
Rising Stardom
Mia Dessenberger, lead in UNDERAGE, describes the quartet's rise
to the top in the Rising Star Contest.
Where Are They Now?
Catch up with some of your favorite young performers from the
past and present.
July
2005 Articles
President's Message
See what International President Diane Huber has to say.
Articulation: Creating Words that Communicate
The final lesson (Lesson 5) in the encore Vocal Production series
by Betty Clipman.
Sixty Years of Harmony
The first in a series of four special sections devoted to remembering
and celebrating Sweet Adelines International's 60th Anniversary.
Judging Q & A
Judging expert Joni Bescos answers some important judging questions
asked by members.
April
2005 Articles
President's Message
See what International President Diane Huber has to say.
What's the Buzz About?
Get the buzz on "the BUZZ," the 2005 International Champion
Quartet.
A Promise Kept
Read all about the Harborlites Chorus, the 2005 International
Champion Chorus, and its rise to the top.
Resonance: Creating Good Vocal Vibes
Lesson four in an encore Vocal Production Series by Betty Clipman.
Voices — Sing Can Be Forever
Dede Nibler gives you the 411* on the challenges of the aging
and young voice.
*
411 is American slang for information.
January
2005 Articles
President's Message
See what International President Diane Huber has to say.
Convention and Competition 2004
Read stories from the 58th Annual Convention and Competition in
Indianapolis, Ind.
2004 Living Legend
Maggie Ryan gives you an insides report on the 2004 Lifetime Achievement
Award Winner, Dale Syverson, and her love and passion for barbershop
and Sweet Adelines.
Choosing Personal Responsibility (CPR)
Renee Porzel, choreographer and assistant director for the Melodeers
Chorus, teaches how to breath life into your chorus participation.
Phonation: Creating the Sound of Music
Lesson 3 of Betty Clipman's original Vocal Production Series.
Surviving Allergy Season, Contests
and Other Vocal Challenges
Darlene Rogers presents helpful advice on pampering your voice
before a vocal performance.
Judging Q&A
Judging expert, Joni Bescos, answers some important judging questions
asked by members.
October
2004 Articles
President's Message
See what International President Diane Huber has to say.
Breath: The Fuel for Singing
Lesson 2 of Betty Clipman's original Vocal Production Series has
been resurrected for your reading pleasure.
The Visual Plan
Renee Porzel, choreographer for the Melodeers, takes you through
the beginning steps of creating a chorus' visual plan.
Embracing Diversity
Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization that
embraces diversity. Learn how to do your part.
The
Evolution of the Judging Program
Read all about the "then and now" of the Sweet Adelines
Judging Program.
IES 2004
Check out the stories from the Harmony Classic and the Rising
Star competitions. Revisit one of the best educational weeks Sweet
Adelines International has to offer.
July
2004 Articles
President's Message
See what New International President Diane Huber has to say.
Meet Your New President
Gary Huber, II, offers a glimpse into the life of his mother,
our new International President, Diane Huber.
How To Develop Your Leadership Skills
Ellen Gallacher outlines ways to expand your leadership skills.
Posture: The Basis For All Good Singing
Lesson one in an encore Vocal Production Series by Betty Clipman.
Membership Matters
This new series will offer membership growth and retention ideas.
Chorus Beat - July 2004
Read about some of the exciting things our chapters are up to.
April 2004 Articles
Spotlight on Certified Arrangers
June Berg focuses on the climb to certified arranger.
Introducing BRAVA!
Read all about BRAVA! making it to the top.
The Unstoppable Melodeers
The Melodeers keep winning .. find out how!
Judging Differences
Jackie Hall explains the differences and similarities of judging
quartets and choruses.
Indy 2004
Discover everything the 58th annual convention and competition
in Indianapolis, Ind. has to offer Sweet Adelines.
Chorus
Beat - April 2004
Read about some of the exciting things our chapters are up to.
January
2004 Articles
Newsline International
Newsline International provides a look at the decisions of the
International Board of Directors.
The Essence of Livelihood
Maggie Ryan takes you on a phenomenal journey of love and harmony
with the 2003 Living Legend, Jean Barford.
Inside the International Judging Program
Take an inside look at the International Judging Program. Maggie
Ryan delves into one of the most important Sweet Adelines programs.
This is the first article in a new series about the International
Judging Program.
New Member Series, Part II
Cara Artman points out just a few of the fantastic benefits of
being a Sweet Adeline member.
Spotlight: O.K. City Chorus
O.K. City's Journey with the great Jim Massey.
Young Women in Harmony
Read all about the YWIH Festival in Phoenix. Learn about hosting
your own YWIH Festival.
October
2003 Articles
Chorus Beat
Take a look at what Sweet Adeline Choruses are doing in their
regions.
New Member Series, Part I
Cara Artman details the responsibilities of a being a Sweet Adeline
member. "American Idol" Program
Diane Porsch details the Buffalo Gateway chorus' efforts to reach
out to young singers in its area by participating in the Sing
For Scholarships Program. Generation Barbershop
Read about a group of young barbershoppers' and their IES 2003
experiences. Generation Barbershop
Maggie Ryan writes about the 2003 Harmony Classic Competitors.
July 2003 Articles
Chorus Beat
Take a look at what Sweet Adeline Choruses are doing in their
regions.
Add-a-Voice Membership Campaign
The Add-a-Voice membership campaign was a success. Read about
the winners and achievements.
Annual Report
Take a look at what Sweet Adelines International accomplished
this past year. Match Your Performance
to Your Audience
Tori Postma writes about music appropriateness.
When Singing Is and Isn't Barbershop
Dede Nibler explains the differences of singing barbershop in
comparison to other types of music.
Cruise in A-Chord 2004
If you haven’t thought about the Cruise in A-Chord, now is
the time. Experience a first-hand account of the Carnival Conquest.
New Member Series
Read about a new member's first regional experience.
Generation Barbershop
Read about a group of young barbershoppers' first regional experiences.
April
2003 Articles
Phoenix Convention 2003
Join your fellow Sweet Adelines for an exciting time at the 57th
annual convention and competition in Phoenix, Ariz.
Ladies
and Gentlemen: SWINGLISH MIX
Get to know SWINGLISH MIX and learn how they made it to the top.
North Metro – A Loving Recipe
For Success
Find out all about North Metro Chorus’ recipe for winning.
New Member Series
Read about the first year of a new member and learn new member
terminology.
Generation Barbershop
Instead of telling these youngsters to “pipe down,”
we’ve asked them to speak up!
January
2003 Articles
Convention 2002
Maggie Ryan will take you on a stroll through Nashville, Tenn.
Read about the convention and learn about the 50-year members.
See photos and scores from the 56th annual Convention and Competition.
Living Legend
Maggie Ryan tells the story of Nancy Bergman, the 2002 Lifetime
Achievement Award Winner.
It’s The Shows
Sue Bonior and Jennifer Wold (Region 1) finish the five-part series
that touches on the five basic motivators that keep members interested
in the organization.
Rising Star Rules
Lorraine Barrows explains in detail the "ins and outs"
of the Rising Star Competition.
October
2002 Articles
How To Deal With The Media
Learn to deal with the press by knowing the proper way to communicate
with media representatives.
The Four Agreements
Kathy Carmody gives you the motivation to transform your life
in positive ways.
What Keeps Us Going ... It's the Friendship
Ozzi Mask explains the joy of Sweet Adeline friendship in this
fourth article in the What Keeps Us Going series.
2002
International Education Symposium
Get a glimpse of IES 2002 and the Harmony Classic and Rising Star
Competitions, and revisit one of the best educational weeks Sweet
Adelines International has to offer.
