Rich-Tone Chorus
#25, Richardson, Texas
Dale Syverson, director

Rich-Tone Chorus, from the Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area took gold at the 2009 Sweet Adelines International Convention and Competition during the chorus finals held on Oct. 24, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. One hundred and twenty-three of the 147-member chorus performed onstage and wowed the judges and audience with its creative and musical entertainment package.

This is their twelfth year to compete at the International level and their fifth year to win the International gold medal. Rich-Tone chorus members are highly trained and talented arrangers, choreographers, and technicians who have helped define Rich-Tone's identity as an enthusiastic group of women who embrace the American art form of four-part a cappella harmony and customize it to reflect their colorful personality.

Dale Syverson has directed the Rich-Tone Chorus for more than 33 years. Since chartering in 1968, the Rich-Tone Chorus has come a long way. Today the chorus has members who serve as International Faculty, in the International Judging Program and on the Regional Management Team. The chorus is also equipped with several members, who are master and associate directors. Three members have worn the crown as former International quartet champions and several other members currently belong to amazingly talented Internationally competing quartets.

The chorus has a diverse membership of women ranging in age from 21- to over 80 years old. There are two mother and daughter combinations and several babies born within the chorus over the last few years who are currently being groomed to become Rich-Tone members. The women that make up the Rich-Tone chorus come from all walks of life and no matter how diverse in nature the chorus members are they all bond together at least once a week to share their love for singing. Chorus member Colette McDonald explained, "We are Texas girls with great big hearts. We love having visitors and sharing our music with others. If you're in our area, please stop by!"

The Rich-Tone Chorus holds an annual show and casino night each year and also participates in a variety of performances throughout the community. The chorus has had opportunities to perform with Maureen McGovern and the award winning male quartet, Max Q.

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