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A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: A Cappella West
Founded by: Lindsey Dyer, Annette Connolly & Jennifer Bullen
Location: Murdoch University - Murdoch WA
Chartered: 26th September 2008
First Director: Lindsey Dyer
First Competed: Mandurah WA 2010
Changed Chorus name from: We have always been ‘A Cappella West’ - we wanted to reflect what we did and where we came from – We sing a cappella and are true West Australians
Accolades/Accomplishments:
• Placed first in Fremantle Eisteddfod in 2008; • Placed fourth in the SAA regional competition in 2010 (first time competing); • Placed sixth in Canberra 2012; • Placed second in Perth 2013 (also achieved ‘Most Improved Chorus’ award). • Embraced by our local communities – in particular Cities of Cockburn, Fremantle
and Melville
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:
• Lindsey Dyer (Certified Director, SAA REF member, on RMT for 6 years as Directors Coordinator, Quartet Champion – iCappella 2011 – Hi Jinx 2012 and 2013);
• Jo Oosterhoff (Certified Director, SAA REF member, Quartet Champion– Hi Jinx 2012 and 2013);
• Annette Connolly (RMT for 4 years as Finance Coordinator); • Jennifer Bullen (first Team Coordinator, Life Member – RMT for 2 years as
Membership Coordinator)
Directors and Years held position:
• Lindsey Dyer (5 years – started chorus) • Jo Oosterhoff (soon after ACW was chartered)
Chorus Colour/s: Pink and Black
Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Sing, Fun, Laugh, Embrace Diversity
[we] sing, [have lots of] fun, [we] laugh [and we] embrace diversity.
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: Wollongong Harmony Chorus Location: Wollongong NSW
Chartered: Officially chartered in November, 1991.
First Director: Diana Russell, first Director at competition was Chris Baratini
Competition History:
• First Comp: Perth, 1992 Director Chris Baratini placing - 7th • Second Comp: Sydney, 1994 Director: Betty Nicol – 8th Place • Third Comp: Gold Coast, 1996 Director : Rose Philipson – 7th Place & Most Improved Chorus
Award • Fourth Comp: Adelaide, 1998 Director: Rose Philipson, placed 3rd • Fifth Comp: Perth, 2000 Director: Rose Philipson, placed 2nd overall, 1st mid-size chorus, &
5th in world in mid-size chorus category • Sixth Comp: Wollongong, 2002 Director: Peter Nugus, placed 2nd overall, 1st mid-size
chorus. Peter received Director’s Award • Seventh Comp: Adelaide, 2004 Director: Robert Smith. Placed 5th. • Eighth Comp: Brisbane, 2006 Director: Jan McCarthy. Placed 5th • Ninth Comp: Brisbane, 2007 Director: Jan McCarthy. Placed 6th. • Tenth Comp: Hobart, 2009 Director: Jan McCarthy Placed 2nd overall, 1st midsize chorus • Eleventh Comp: Newcastle, 2011 Director: Jan McCarthy Placed: 8th • Twelfth Comp: Perth, 2013 Director: Jan McCarthy Placed 5th overall 3rd place in AA
Accolades/Accomplishments
• Wollongong Harmony won the Open Choral Division of Wollongong Regional Eisteddfod in June 2012.
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments
• Peter Nugus received the Novice Director's Award in 2002. • Jan McCarthy and Karen Wilmott are both Certified Directors • Jan & Tonic – Most Improved Quartet in 2006 • Bazinga! Novice Quartet 2011 • Bazinga! Most Improved Quartet 2012
Chorus Colour/s: Gold and Black
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
ALIVE, AWAKE, ALERT and ENTHUSIASTIC
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: VOICES OF THE VASSE
Location: BUSSELTON – WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Chartered: 2005
First Director: Lesley Davis
First Competed: Brisbane 2007
Changed Chorus name from: N/A
Accolades/Accomplishments: EISTEDDFODS 2008 - 1st in Open Female Chorus 2009 - 1st in Adult Chorus 2nd in Female Chorus 2012 - 1st in Open Division
2009 January – Singing Dutch National Anthem (in Dutch) at International Hockey Match
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Arrangers Course – Clare Germana DCP – 3 Members currently progressing through Directors and Years held position: 2005-2006 – Lesley Davis 2007-2010 – Tracie Whiteside 2011-2014 – Stephanie Bruce
Chorus Colour/s: Cherry & Black
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Fun, Friendship, Fabulous, Faithful, Focused
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: Vocalescence Location: Gold Coast Australia Chartered: 15 February, 2010
First Director: Andrew Howson
First Competed: May 2011
Accolades/Accomplishments:
Sunshine Regional BHA: 2010 – 1st Place 2011 – 1st Place
2012 – 1st Place 2013 – 1st Place
Sweet Adelines International Region 34 Contest:
2011 – 3rd Place small chorus 2012 – 1st Place small chorus 2013 – 1st Place small chorus
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Director Andrew Howson – Certified Director and Regional Education faculty, Jenifer Howson – Regional Education faculty.
Directors and Years held position: Andrew Howson June 2009 to date.
Chorus Colour/s: Teal and Black
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Family, Friendship, Dynamic, Exciting Charismatic
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: Vocal Vibes Chorus
Location: Ringwood North, Victoria
Chartered: 14th July, 2010
First Director: Lorraine Stackpoole (Current director)
First Competed: Sydney, 2012
Changed Chorus name from: N/A
Accolades/Accomplishments: First standalone show in May 2013
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Brenda Smith-RMT, International faculty (Showmanship) & Lorraine Stackpoole-position on RMT (2001-2003)
Directors and Years held position: Lorraine Stackpoole (2008-2014)
Chorus Colour/s: Black, white and red (Banner colours – we don’t actually wear these colours)
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Vibrant, young, exciting, animated and evolving
A little Chorus History
Sydney Town Chorus Concord Sydney Chartered: 29th June 1987
First Director: Sue Stevens
First Competed: Melbourne Convention 1990
Accolades/Accomplishments:
1994 Sydney Convention – Most Improved Chorus 1999 1999 McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge – 1st Place (Barbershop Open Age) 2000 McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge – 1st Place (Barbershop Open Age) 2001 – McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge - Highly Commended Performance at the Dawn Service and Olympic Torch Relay at the Kokoda Track
Memorial 14th September 2000 Opening performance of the 2000 Olympic live sites at the Sydney Town Hall Combined Chorus fundraiser at St. Andrews Cathedral raising $15,000 for breast
cancer 2002 Sing Out For Peace ceremony at the American Embassy to commemorate the
1st anniversary of September 11
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:
Ruth Williams – Regent and Vice Regent for Australia on the Area Team Sarnie Hay – Communication Coordinator and Marketing Coordinator RMT Linda watt Smith – Communications Coordinator on the RMT
Sydney Town Directors:
Sue Stevens Carol Wright Doris Ward Marian Clarke Jenny Welton David Coburn Lindsey Dyer Jan McCarthy Narelle Hissey
Chorus Colours: Blue and White Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Energised, exciting, inclusive, community focused and fun
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: Southern Sounds Chorus
Location: Langwarrin, Victoria
Chartered: 1993
First Director: Lauris Clota
First Competed: 1994
Changed Chorus name from: Mornington Bay Chorus in 1996
Accolades/Accomplishments: Waverly Eisteddfod, 2nd place, 1999, Hobart Convention, 2009- score increase by 130 points.
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Catherine Bechaz is a Certified Director. She has held recent Australian Region Positions of New Members’ Co-ordinator and Director’s Co-ordinator.
Directors and Years held position
• Lauris Clota 1991-1995 • Marian Reinsch 1995-2000 • Lorraine Stackpoole 2000-2007 • Catherine Bechaz 2008-present
Chorus Colour/s: Mauve
Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Vital, bonded, friendly, supportive, focussed.
A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Riverland Harmony Chorus
Location: Penrith, NSW
Chartered: 3rd January 1996
First Director: Gaylene Watkins (Nov 1992 - July 1994)
First Competed: 1996
Changed Chorus name from: ‘Riverland Belles’ in 1994
Accolades/Accomplishments:
• 3rd Place Midsize Chorus at 2012 Regional Convention • Improvement of 109 Points from 2011 – 2012 • Many wins at Penrith & Hawkesbury Eisteddfods • Several innovative & successful shows • First Place Chapter Growth Award for mid-size choruses in 2002
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:
• Individual Chorus member competed at International Convention • One member on Regional Management Team • Chorus members competed in several Quartets at Regional Conventions • One quartet won ‘Best Novice Quartet’
Directors and Years held position
• Gaylene Watkins: Nov 1992 – July 1994 • Nerryl Liston July 1994 until present and hopefully for much longer!
Chorus Colour/s: Purple & Green
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Warm, Welcoming, Wickedly Wonderful Women
A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Rhythms of the Reef Chorus Inc. Location: Bundaberg, Queensland Australia Chartered: 2007 Director: Rebekah Strachan First Competed: Evaluation: Brisbane May 2006 Competed: Brisbane May 2007 Competed in 2 further Conventions: Hobart 2009 and Canberra 2012 where we improved on our previous best score by 33 points Changed Chorus name from: Hinkler Harmony Chorus in 2010 to Rhythms of the Reef Accolades/Accomplishments ‘Your contribution is instrumental to the great success of our fundraising campaign to help another community in strife at an international level.’ Norma L. Jensen, President, International Women’s Society, March 2014 ‘This group are mainly volunteers who give freely of their time and talents to the community. They sing at Nursing Homes and for numerous Variety Concerts and are always warmly welcomed wherever they perform.’ Nina Higgins, President, University of the Third Age 2014 The chorus showcases their Australian package at citizenship ceremonies in the Bundaberg Civic Centre at the invitation of the Bundaberg Regional Council Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments Music Director Rebekah Strahan attended Director’s School 2012, 2013 and 2014 Assistant Music Director Penny Green attended Director’s School in 2014 Directors and Years held position: Judy Tabart : January 2003 - April 2009 Rebekah Strachan: December 2009 - Chorus Colour/s: Purple Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Aspiring, improving, supportive, fun-loving, community minded.
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: PERTH HARMONY CHORUS
Location: Nollamara, PERTH WA
Chartered: 1984
First Director: Cathy Rainey (1984 - 2007) Master Director, Ann Gooch Award 2001
First Competed: 1st Australian Convention, Geelong 1990
Accolades/Accomplishments
1990 First Regional Convention (Geelong) Silver
1992 2nd Regional Convention (Perth) Silver
1994 3rd Regional Convention (Sydney) Gold
1995 International Convention (New Orleans) Sweet Adelines International Small Chorus award winner
1996 4th Regional Convention (Gold Coast) Silver
1998 5th Regional Convention (Adelaide) Gold
1999 International Convention (Atlanta)
2000 Regional Convention Perth Gold
2001 International Convention (Portland)
2002 Regional Convention (Wollongong) Gold
2003 International Convention (Phoenix)
2004 Regional Convention (Adelaide) Gold
2005 International Convention (Detroit)
2007 Regional Convention (Brisbane) Gold
2008 International Convention (Hawaii)
2010 Regional Convention (Mandurah) Gold
2011 International Convention (Houston)
2012 Regional Convention (Canberra) Silver
2013 Regional Convention (Perth) Gold
2014 International Convention (Baltimore)
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments
Certified Directors:
Carole Macintyre (2007 - current) Master Director Regional Education Faculty
Jen Squires - Assistant Director Regional Education Faculty
Chorus Colour/s Pink and Black
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Camaraderie, Achievement, Passion, Challenge and Fun!
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: Out of the Blue Singers
Location: Wollongong, NSW
Chartered: 2003
First Director: Rose McGee
First Competed: 2004
Accolades/Accomplishments
Eisteddfods placing first.
Regional Competition placing in 2004 Adelaide; 2006 Brisbane.
Directors and Years held position –
Janette Green and Vonny Winning 2006- to present
Jan Gervais 2005-2006,
Rose McGee 2001 to 2005.
Chorus Colour/s
Blue
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Exuberant, enthusiastic, energetic, loyal, supportive
A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Onkaparinga Harmony
Location: Happy Valley, South Australia
Chartered: 3 November 2010
First Director: Margaret Wong
First Competed: Mandurah 2010 as prospective chorus for evaluation.
Accolades/Accomplishments:
Adelaide Eisteddfod: Second place small choirs June 2013
Achieved over 400 points in first convention as a chartered chorus – Newcastle 2012
Finalist in the Channel 7 Today Tonight-“Carols by Candlelight” Community Choir Competition which resulted in a brief time on television and a $100 prize – December 2010
Directors and Years held position:
Margaret Wong: July 2008 to October 2009
Merrill Lamont: October 2009 to June 2012
Sarah Bradley: July 2012 to present
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
• Welcoming • Fun • Harmonious • Lively • Enthusiastic
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name : Northern Beaches Chorus
Location : Davidson, Sydney, NSW
Chartered : 16th May 1997
First Director : David Coburn
First Competed : Adelaide 1998 (Evaluation only 1996)
Changed Chorus name from: N/A
Accolades/Accomplishments ….see attachment….
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments …see attachment…
Directors and Years held position
David Coburn 1995-1996 Wilma Folmer 1996 – 2004 Linda Wareham 2004
Chorus Colour/s : - Aqua
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Commitment education achievers friendship harmony
Northern Beaches Chorus
Accolades/Accomplishments
Contest History:- Graded On stage
1996 - Gold Coast – evaluation only performance 17 singers
1998 - Adelaide - C- 26
2002 - Wollongong C 32
2004 - Adelaide C 29
2006 - Brisbane C- 45
2007 - Brisbane - Most Improved – by 123 pts B- 54
2008 - Hobart - 4th place overall B- 55
2009 - Hobart - B- 57
2010 - Perth - Most Improved by 29 pts( 5th overall) B 55
2011 - Newcastle B 64
2012 - Canberra - 3rd Place overall - B+ 66
2013 - Perth - B- 54 (18 at home)
Sydney Eisteddfod: Macdonald’s’ Performing Arts Challenge
2013 - Community Choir - Highly Commended Choreographed Choir - 3rd Finalist in Championship 2012 - Community & Show Choir – HC 2011 - Community Choir - winner Show Choir - 2nd Finalist in Championship 2010 - Community Choir Show Choir – 1st 2009 - Community Choir Show Choir – 3rd 2008 - Open Choir - HC
Northern Beaches Chorus
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments
Val Norris DCP - September 2007
Kylie Shanley DCP - May 2013
Geesje Van de Linde DCP - October 2013
Trish Tuffin DCP - October 2013 Participant in SCRAP (Southern Cross Region Arrangers Programme) Linda Wareham DCP - 2002
Recipient of Anne Gooch award 2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RMT Members
Linda Wareham 1996 - 2003 Communications Co-ordinator Team Co-ordinator 2003 - 2005 Region Quartet Co-ordinator 2006 - 2010 Education Co-ordinator 2014 Education Co-ordinator Linda Watt-Smith Communications Co-ordinator (former) Val Norris Membership Co-ordinator Sharon Cartwright Communications Co-ordinator and about to take the role as
Team Co-ordinator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chorus Individual achievements *Competing quartets:- “Sista” - 2nd in region competition 2013 “Treblemakers” ..and others who have competed:- “Tetra” “Highlights” “Marguerita” “Eloquence” “Sundance” “Ocean Blue” “Miss 4 Tunes” ---------------------------------- *Dual Members: permanent with - Coastal a Cappella Chorus Linda Wareham Trish Tuffin Val Norris Dual Members: permanent with - Endeavour Harmony Chorus Glen Hancock Stella Baihn Margaret Rykmans
------------------------------------- *We have several members over 70 years of age. *10 chartered members are still current in the chorus.
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A little chorus history Chorus Name: MURRUMBIDGEE MAGIC Location: WAGGA WAGGA, NSW Chartered: 1995
First Director: Jill Harris
First Competed: FOR EVALUATION, 1994; COMPETITION 1996
Changed Chorus name from: WAGGA WAGGA HARMONY CHORUS in 2004
Accolades/Accomplishments
4 times Winner Small Chorus Division (1998, 2008, 2009, 2011); Winner of many sections in the Wagga Wagga Eisteddfod over our 23 year history.
Chorus Members' Individual Accomplishments
Jill Harris: Certified Director; Director of Musical Activities, 1998-1999; Education Coordinator, 1999-2001
Directors and years held position
Jill Harris, Founding director 1992 to the present (23 years)
Chorus Colour/s
Sum up your chorus in 5 words
Magical! Entertaining! Enthusiastic! Dedicated! Vibrant!
A Little Melbourne Chorus History Chorus Name : MELBOURNE CHORUS
Location: Music Room, Kew East Primary School, Beresford St., KEW. Vic
Chartered: 1983
First Director: Marion REINSCH
First Competed: 1990
Changed Chorus name from: YARRA VALLEY CHAPTER in 1986
MELBOURNE CHORUS AWARDS
1990 1st Place Inaugural Sweet Adeline Australian Area Chorus competition Geelong, Vic.
1992 1st Place 2nd Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Competition, Perth, WA
1994 2nd Place 3rd Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Competition, Sydney, NSW
1996 1st Place 4th Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Comp., Gold Coast, Q’land
1998 2nd Place 5th Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA
2000 5th Place 6th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Perth, WA
2002 4th Place 7th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Wollongong, NSW
3rd Place Mid Sized Chorus, 7th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Wollongong, NSW
2004 2nd Place 8th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA
1st Place Mid Sized Chorus, 8th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA
2005 1st Place 9th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA
1st Place Mid Sized Chorus, 9th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA
2008 1st Place 12th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Hobart, Tas.
2010 3rd Place 14th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Mandurah. W.A
2nd Place AA Mid Sized Chorus 14th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Mandurah, WA
2011 2nd Place 15th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Newcastle. NSW.
1st Place AA Mid Sized Chorus 15th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Newcastle
2012 5th Place AA Mid Sized Chorus Sweet Adeline’s International Harmony Classic Competition, Denver. Colorado. USA.
2013 1st Place Inaugural Melbourne Eisteddfod – Open A Capella Division
CHORUS MEMBERS INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Positions on RMT - Elidia Rymer - Membership 2007 -2012
Wendy Rossiter –Victorian Event Coordinator, Understudy to Regional Competition Coordinator
DIRECTORS
1982 – 1995 Marion REINSCH
1995 – 1996 Kathleen and Bill ALBRECHT Co-directors
1996 – 1998 Mandy JOHNSON
1998 – 1999 Bernie CURETON
1999 – 2000 Sue CAMIER
2000 – 2002 Maureen NEENAN
2003 – 2008 Jeanette WHITMORE
2008 – 2013 Jeanette WHITMORE - Master Director
2013 currently Traci VOSS –2013
Melbourne Chorus in 5 words:
INNOVATIVE, PROFESSIONAL, INCLUSIVE, INSPIRATIONAL, FUN
A Little Melbourne Chorus History Chorus Name : MELBOURNE CHORUS
Location: Music Room, Kew East Primary School, Beresford St., KEW. Vic
Chartered: 1983
First Director: Marion REINSCH
First Competed: 1990
Changed Chorus name from: YARRA VALLEY CHAPTER in 1986
MELBOURNE CHORUS AWARDS
1990 1st Place Inaugural Sweet Adeline Australian Area Chorus competition Geelong, Vic.
1992 1st Place 2nd Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Competition, Perth, WA
1994 2nd Place 3rd Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Competition, Sydney, NSW
1996 1st Place 4th Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Comp., Gold Coast, Q’land
1998 2nd Place 5th Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA
2000 5th Place 6th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Perth, WA
2002 4th Place 7th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Wollongong, NSW
3rd Place Mid Sized Chorus, 7th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Wollongong, NSW
2004 2nd Place 8th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA
1st Place Mid Sized Chorus, 8th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA
2005 1st Place 9th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA
1st Place Mid Sized Chorus, 9th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA
2008 1st Place 12th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Hobart, Tas.
2010 3rd Place 14th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Mandurah. W.A
2nd Place AA Mid Sized Chorus 14th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Mandurah, WA
2011 2nd Place 15th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Newcastle. NSW.
1st Place AA Mid Sized Chorus 15th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Newcastle
2012 5th Place AA Mid Sized Chorus Sweet Adeline’s International Harmony Classic Competition, Denver. Colorado. USA.
2013 1st Place Inaugural Melbourne Eisteddfod – Open A Capella Division
CHORUS MEMBERS INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Positions on RMT - Elidia Rymer - Membership 2007 -2012
Wendy Rossiter –Victorian Event Coordinator, Understudy to Regional Competition Coordinator
DIRECTORS
1982 – 1995 Marion REINSCH
1995 – 1996 Kathleen and Bill ALBRECHT Co-directors
1996 – 1998 Mandy JOHNSON
1998 – 1999 Bernie CURETON
1999 – 2000 Sue CAMIER
2000 – 2002 Maureen NEENAN
2003 – 2008 Jeanette WHITMORE
2008 – 2013 Jeanette WHITMORE - Master Director
2013 currently Traci VOSS –2013
Melbourne Chorus in 5 words:
INNOVATIVE, PROFESSIONAL, INCLUSIVE, INSPIRATIONAL, FUN
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: INDIAN BLUE CHORUS Location: PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA Chartered: OCTOBER 7, 2013
First Director: KALI CARAMIA
First Competed: SYDNEY 2014 Accolades/Accomplishments Indian Blue accepted as prospective chorus - October 2012; 6-week Real Women course held February-April, 2013; completed Step 1`chartering visits - June 2013; installed our inaugural Management team - August 2013; completed Step 2 chartering visits & first public performance - September 2013; CHARTERED as a member of Sweet Adelines International - 7 October, 2013; Incorporated with WA Department of Commerce - 28 October 2013; First Sweet Adelines Australia Regional convention – Sydney, May 2014!!! Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments Kali Caramia Certified Director and Team Coordinator RMT (2012-2014) Champion Quartet member of BlackJaQ, Regional Education Faculty (2011-current), International Editorial Review Board.
Cathy Rainey Foundation member and director of Perth Harmony Chorus (1984-2007) First life member of Perth Harmony Chorus. Former member of the Regional Management Team. First Master Director in Australia, Recipient of the International Ann Gooch Award. Champion quartet member of Mischief.
Donna Marcovic Member of Regional Education Faculty since 2011 Director and Years held position: Kali Caramia – 7 months Chorus Colour/s: Indian Blue – Royal blue –White – Purple Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
INSPIRATIONAL, ENCOURAGING, ACCEPTING, CONFIDENT, JOYOUS
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: Hot Ginger Chorus Inc. Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland Chartered: 26 September 1994
First Director: Dawn Stay (McGregor) – 1992 – Prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus
First Competed: 1996 Gold Coast Convention
Changed Chorus name from: Sunshine Coast Harmony Chorus on 31 December 2008
Accolades/Accomplishments:
1994 Sydney Convention – Chorus Evaluation – MD Elizabeth Rigby 1996 Gold Coast Convention – MDs Margaret Thomson & Paula Banfield 2000 Perth Convention – MD Margaret Thomson 2004 Adelaide Convention – MD Gwen Dunn 2006 Brisbane Convention – MD Carole Locke 2009 Hobart Convention – MD Carole Locke 2012 Canberra Convention – MD Paul Coppens 2014 Queensland Eisteddfod – MD Kim Kirkman 2014 Sydney Convention – MD Kim Kirkman
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Gwen Dunn Regional Arrangers’ Course – 2nd in Australia to complete
course in 1999 Mentor for Regional Arrangers’ Course since June 2001 Attained Sweet Adelines Certified Director status in 2002
Directors and Years held position: 1991 Mike Ivess – The Chorus started rehearsals on 23rd November 1991 in
the home of Mike Ivess, who at that time was also Director of the Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus.
1992-1993 Dawn Stay (McGregor) – Prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus 1994 Elizabeth Rigby – Chorus Evaluation at 1994 Sydney Convention –
Chorus Chartered with Sweet Adelines International on 26 September 1994.
1995 – July 1996 Margaret Thomson & Paula Banfield 1995 – 2000 Margaret Thomson 2000 – 2005 Gwen Dunn 2005 – 2011 Carole Locke
2012 Paul Coppens 2013 – current Kim Kirkman
Chorus Colour/s: Hot pink, orange, red, yellow, and lime green – colours found in the flowers of the ginger plant
Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Friendly motivated sisterhood of harmony
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name : Hobart Harmony
Location : Hobart Tasmania
Chartered : February 2001
First Director : Jenni Pyefinch
First Competed : Dare to Dream - Wollongong 2002
Accolades/Accomplishments:
2004: The Tasmanian Chorale Trophy (best a cappella performance)
2006: 3rd Place Small Chorus, Brisbane
Eisteddfods: The chorus regularly performs in both the Hobart and Clarence Eisteddfods with many successful wins and awards over the years
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Certified Director Jenni Pyefinch
Directors and Years held position:
Jenni Pyefinch: 1997 – 2010 Russell Bailey: 2010 – 2013 Jenni Pyefinch: 2013 – present
Chorus Colour/s: Deep Pink and Black
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Fun, Fabulous, Friendly, Committed, Hardworking
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: Headliners Chorus
Location: Ballina, NSW
Chartered: 15th June, 2003
First Director: Jennifer Squires
First Competed: Adelaide, 2004
Changed Chorus name from: Lennox Headliners Chorus in 2008
Accolades/Accomplishments: 3rd Small Chorus 2007,
4th Small Chorus 2012,
1st Lismore Eisteddfods 2012 & 2013
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:
Cathy Gordon awarded Certified Director 2010 and received the Marion Reinsch Award for highest score in the Directors Certification Program in 2012.
Justine Cox (Assistant Director) awarded Australian Region 34 Education grant for 2014.
Directors and Years held position: Jen Squires 1998-2009
Cathy Gordon 2009 – 2014
Chorus Colour/s: Aquarmarine, Turquoise and Purple
Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Committed, fun-loving, eager, harmonious friends
A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Hervey Bay Seabelle Singers
Location: Hervey Bay, Queensland
Chartered: 13th February 2007
First Director: Jennifer Grauer
First Competed: As a Prospective chorus for evaluation in Brisbane 2006.
First competed in 2007 in Brisbane
Changed Chorus name from: N/A
Accolades/Accomplishments: Maryborough Eisteddfod September 2006
1st place Choral Group
Guest MC Elvy Rimell at the Perth Convention 2013
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Jennifer Grauer - Financial Co-ordinator
with RMT 2008 -2009
Directors and Years held position: Jennifer Grauer: 2005 – July 2011
Anne-Marie Franklin: September 2011 – May 2012
Helena Muratori: May 2012 - present
Chorus Colours: Aqua blue and teal
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
FUN - SUPPORT - DEDICATED - FRIENDLY - INSPIRING
A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Harmony In Paradise Location: The Gold Coast Chartered: 1990
First Director: Linc Abbott
First Competed: 1990
Changed Chorus name from: Gold Coast Harmony Chorus in 1997
Accolades/Accomplishments: • 1992 Harmony Collection Open small group section of Tropicarnival Eisteddfod 1st
Place. • 1993 Queensland Eisteddfod Caloundra 2nd Place in three sections entered • 1994 Queensland Eisteddfod Two sections 2nd Place • 1995 Contributions to the effort made by Sweet Adelines International during • 1994-1995 to advance the art form of barbershop harmony and, together, make the
world a brighter place by sharing a song with others. • 1995 Open Choral Section Tropicarnival Eisteddfod 1st Place • 1996 Gold Coast Convention 4th place • Brisbane Eisteddfod July 1st place • 1996 Certificate of Appreciation Participation in Ready Set Grow by planning and im-
plementing an effective membership programme. • 2000 Sweet Adelines International Certificate of Recognition for its efforts and
achievements at the Regional Competitions • 2002 Open Choral Section Tropicarnival Eisteddfod 2nd Place • 2004 Sweet Adelines International Certificate of Recognition Regional Competitions • 2005 Sweet Adelines International 15 Year Award • 2006 Sweet Adelines International Certificate of Recognition for its efforts and
achievements at the Regional Competition • Chapter Growth Award Large Chorus 3rd Place • 2007 Regional Chorus Competition Award 3rd Place • 2007 Regional Chorus Competition Division AA Midsize Chorus Chorus Award 2nd Place
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:
Alexa Blonner appointed to the national music education staff 1996
Directors and Years held position: • Linc Abbott 1989-1990 • Alexa Blonner Interim Director • Virginia Dowling August 1990 • Alexa Bonner 1991-1996 • Marg Ohm April 1997-July 1997 • Jim Catt 1997-1998 • Alexa Blonner 1999-2003 • Bernie Curitan 2003-2004 • Andrew Howson 2005-2007 • Rose Mc Gee 2007-2011 • Beryl Duffy 2011-2012 • Else Shepherd 2012 to present
Chorus Colour: Royal Blue
Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Friendship…Personal Growth…Responsibility…Respect…Fun…
A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Geelong Harmony Chorus
Location: Geelong, Victoria
Chartered: 1994
First Director: Gwyneth Powell
First Competed: 1996
Changed Chorus name from: N/A
Accolades/Accomplishments:
Regional Competitions: • 2004 – AA Division– 3rd place Bronze medal • 2004 – Open – 5th place • 2008 – Open – 5th place • 2013 – A Division – 2nd place Silver medal
Eisteddfods: 2010 Royal South Street
Young Prize for Open Age Choral – 1st place Royal South Street - Accapella Open – 2nd place
2011 Royal South Street Show Performance Choir – 1st place
City of Ballarat Choral Prize – 1st place Courier Small Group Open – 2nd place 2013 Geelong Eisteddfod Open Choral – 1st place Australian Song – 1st place Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:
Alexander Morris – Regional Education Faculty – Sweet Adelines Region 34, Certified BHS Music Judge.
Directors and Years held position:
• Gwyneth Powell – 1991-92 to 1999 • Mary Johnston – 1999 – 2004 • Joan Humphrey – 2005 - 2006 • Lucy Jones – 2007 – 2011 • Alexander Morris – 2012 - current
Chorus Colour/s: Black, red, grey & white.
Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Vibrant, vivacious, spirited, exciting and awesome!
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A little Chorus History Chorus Name: ENDEAVOUR HARMONY
Location: CARINGBAH, KELLAR HALL
Chartered: 1998
First Director: LEA BAKER
First Competed: ADELAIDE 1998
Changed Chorus name from: N/A
Accolades/Accomplishments:
Regional Competitions
2000 Perth 1st Place small Chorus 4th Place Overall
2002 Wollongong 2nd Place AA Mid Chorus 3rd Place Overall
2004 Adelaide 2nd Place AA Mid Chorus 3rd Place Overall
2006 Brisbane 1st Place Overall
2009 Hobart 1st Place Overall
2012 Canberra 1st Place Overall
International Competitions
2007 Calgary 27th Place
2010 Seattle 15th Place
2013 Hawaii 13th Place
McDonald’s Performing Arts
1999 3rd Place Barbershop Chorus Section
2001 1st Place Barbershop Chorus Section 2nd Place Open Choral award 2nd Place Australian Choral Award
2002 1st Place Barbershop Chorus Section 3rd Place Australian Award
2004 1st Place Show Choir Section 2nd Place Open Community Choirs
2005 1st Place John Lamble Australasian Championship for Community Choirs
2007 1st Place John Lamble Australasian Championship for Community Choirs
Sydney Eisteddfod
2008 Winner of The Show Choir
AUS-ACA Video Competition
2013 1st Place Community Category 1st Place Peoples Choice Award 1st Place Best Barbershop Song (At Last)
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Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments
Cadenza 2002 Champion Quartet (Bev Walters, Robyn McCluggage, Kerrie Studdert, Gaynor Pollard)
Lea Baker Certified Director, 2006 Master Director, Member Education Faculty, 2009 Ann Gooch Award, Education Co-ordinator Region 34, International Faculty SAI,
Sandy O’Neil 2004 - 2005 Chair of Regional Convention (CRC) , 2006 - 2012 Team Coordinator of the Regional Management Team, 2006 - present Member of the Regional Education Faculty , 2007 - present Editor, OzChords (Region 34 magazine)
2013 - 2014 Competition Coordinator for Region 34 Convention (CC). Debra Griffiths 2009 – 2011 NSW State Events Coordinator 2012 – present Events Coordinator for Region 34 Regional Management Team from 2009 – present Member of the Regional Education Faculty 2013 – 2014 Member of the International Editorial Review Board of the Pitch Pipe Magazine
Jan Mahoney 2011 - present Region 34 Finance Manager RMT
Kriss Dodd Team Coordinator RMT 2 yrs. Regional Panel Liaison Officer Adelaide, Newcastle Hobart. Present NSW Events Coordinator Robyn Hely 2007 Certified Director Karen Ramirez 2012 EHC Quiet Achiever Award, 2013 Certified Director 2013 Grant Recipient - for Directors and Assistant Directors Directors and Years held position: Lea Baker 17 YEARS
Chorus Colour/s : BLACK AND GOLD
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
High-achieving, Excellence, Committed, Passionate, Fun.
A little Chorus History Chorus Name: East City Sound Location: St Stephen's Anglican Church Phyllis
St, Bayswater (MEL: 64 C6) Chartered: 11th December, 1997
First Director: Sandra Waldron
First Competed: Adelaide Convention 1998
Changed Chorus name from: Yarra Ranges Harmony Chorus in 2006
Accolades/Accomplishments:
Eisteddfods: 2005 - City of Knox Eisteddfod - Certificate of Achievement 2007 - Knox Performing Arts Awards & Eisteddfod 201o - Waverley Music Eisteddfod - Honourable Mention 2011 - Waverley Music Eisteddfod - First Prize 2013 - Melbourne Eisteddfod - Presented by School of Hard Knocks Institute
- Honourable Mention
Regional Competitions: 1998 - Adelaide 2000 - Perth 2002 - Wollongong - 3rd place, small chorus Division A, 8th overall 2004 - Adelaide - 7th place 2005 - Adelaide - 1st place, small chorus Division A, 3rd overall 2007 - Brisbane - 3rd place mid-size chorus Division AA, 4th place overall 2008 - Hobart 2011 - Newcastle 2012 - Canberra - increased score by 49 points!
Chorus Members' Individual Accomplishments:
Robyn Nayler, former Director of ECS 1997 to 2007: 1982 Foundation Member of Sweet Adelines in Australia as member of
Yarra Valley Harmony, later The Melbourne Chorus 1990 1992-1993 1994-1995 1996 1994-1997 2001 2007
Competition Coordinator Treasurer RMT Regent RMT MOR OMA Staff Directors' Coordinator Region 34 Retired as Director of ECS
Chorus Members' Individual Accomplishments cont.:
Brenda Smith, former Choreographer of ECS 1997 to 1998: 1982 Foundation Member of Sweet Adelines in Australia as member of
Yarra Valley Harmony, later The Melbourne Chorus 1997 2000 2000 2008
2008
Appointed Showmanship Coach on the Australian Faculty Appointed to International Faculty as an Associate Appointed Chapter Coordinator Re-appointed to the International Faculty for a further 12 months Member of the Educational Faculty in the Southern Cross Region Resigned as Choreographer of ECS
Robyn Westwood, Director 2008 to Present day: Member and performer with Mountain District Musical Society Awarded Life Membership of MOMS because of her commitment and contribution to the society
1994
1997 2007 1999-2008 2008
Joined Yarra Ranges Harmony as a Foundation Member Bass Section Leader Appointed Assistant Director Appointed Co-Director with Lorraine Stackpoole Quartet Member (Bass) 'Four On The Floor' Winner Novice Director’s Award, Hobart
'Four On The Floor' Quartet, 1999 to 2008: Bass Robyn Westwood Baritone Judy Boyanton Lead Karen Craven Tenor Kathleen Clancy (Chantry) - 1999 to 2002 Winners of the Wendy Middleton trophy for Most Improved Quartet, having increased their score by 100 points at the Wollongong Convention in 2002. 'Four On The Floor ' won three separate Lyrebird awards for Most Entertaining and Best Ensemble in variety concerts over a period of 3 years. A Lyrebird Award comes from a panel who judge musical excellence in Musical Theatre in Melbourne. ** Anna Gibala joined as Tenor in September 2002
Three of our former members celebrated twenty-five years membership of Sweet Adelines in Australia during their time with us. They are:
Robyn Nayler (joined 1982), Brenda Smith joined 1982), June Paul (joined 1983) All three joined as members of The Melbourne Chorus (previously Yarra Valley Harmony) before transferring to Yarra Ranges Harmony/East City Sound.
Directors and Years held position:
1994 - 1996 1996 1997 - 2007 2008 2008 to present
Sandra Waldron Mandy Johnson Robyn Nayler Robyn Westwood and Lorraine Stackpoole Robyn Westwood
Chorus Colours: Pink and Black
Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Musical Magic Fun and Friendship
Location : Erina Heights; Gosford NSW
Chartered :1992
First Director : Rene Findlay
First Competed :1992
Changed Chorus name from: Central Coast Harmony Chorus in 2007
Accolades/Accomplishments
1994 4th Overall Sydney 2002 5th Overall Wollongong 2010 1st Place Div A Mandurah
1998 5th Overall Adelaide 2008 2nd Place Div A Hobart
2000 2nd Place Div A Perth 2009 2nd Place Div A Hobart
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments
• Linda Wareham - Certified Director 2001. Anne Gooch Award 2010; RMT Education coordinator 2014-16, Regional Education Faculty, past RMT positions: Education Coordinator 2006-2010, Quartet Coordinator 2004-2006, Team & Communications Coordinator 1998-2004, Vice Regent 1997-1999, 22 year member SAI
• Val Norris - Certified Director 2007 RMT current Membership Coordinator, past Chapter Coordinator, current Merchandise Coordinator, 29 year member SAI
• Candy Hoddinott Certified Director 2011
• Tracey Connors Certified Director 2011
• Trish Tuffin Certified Director 2013; RMT Grant Recipient 2012 • Glenn Ussher RMT Grant Recipient 2009; former REF; 22 year member SAI • Jennie Harrison RMT current Chapter at Large Coordinator; 20 year member SAI • Kerry Paul & Marg Robson 22 year members SAI
Directors and Years held position
• Rene Findlay 1992-1995 • Thayer Donaldson 1995-2006 • Linda Wareham 2006 Current
Chorus Colour/s: Pink & Blue
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Caring, Committed, Capable, Ambitious, Camaraderie (CaC!!!!!)
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name : CIRCULAR KEYS CHORUS
Location : BAULKHAM HILLS NSW
Chartered : MARCH 1996
First Director: DORIS WARD
First Competed: JUNE 1996
Changed Chorus name from: CITY OF VIEWS CHORUS in JANUARY 1995
Accolades/Accomplishments: COMPETED NASHVILLE 2009; COMPETED DENVER 2012.
(1st Place Small Chorus 2002; 1st Place Midsize Chorus 2006; 1st Place Chorus 2011)
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: VICKI DWYER, MASTER DIRECTOR 2011;
DORIS WARD 24+ years; BARBARA MORRIS, CHERYL BENSON, LYNN HOWELLS &
KAREN TUCKER 20+ YEARS IN SA, 2013.
Directors and Years held position:
DORIS WARD (1995-2002); VICKI DWYER (2002-CURRENT)
Chorus Colour/s: PURPLE & PINK
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
FUN-LOVING; FRIENDLY; PASTORAL; DYNAMIC & HARMONIOUS!
A Little Chorus History
Chorus Name: Brisbane City Sounds
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Chartered: 26 November 2002
First Director: Debbie Wenzel
First Competed: Adelaide, 2004 (performed in Wollongong in 2002 for evaluation only)
Accolades/Accomplishments:
Region 34 Convention, Canberra 2012: Second place AA division (mid-sized chorus) Fifth place overall Most Improved Chorus Award (score increase of 115 points from Newcastle, 2011)
Brisbane Eisteddfod, 2006: Second place, barbershop division
Chorus Members’ Individual Accomplishments:
Rose McGee: Certified Director (1997), Australian Region Steering Committee Member (1994–1998), Director of Musical Activities (1995–1998), International Faculty Member (2004–2011), Regional Education Faculty Member (~1996–present).
Our beloved past member, Jill Wardrop (dec’d 2014): Regional Marketing and Membership Coordinator (2004–2007), Regional Marketing Coordinator (2007), Convention Planning Committee Member (2004, 2006, 2007), Queensland State Events Coordinator.
Directors and Years Held Position:
• Debbie Wenzel: 2001 – Dec 2007 • Vicki Hurley: Mar 2008 – Sep 2009 • Leanne Shannon and Maree Connors: Oct 2009 – May 2011 • Rose McGee: Jun 2011 – present
Chorus Colours: Purple and blue
Sum Up Your Chorus In Five Words:
Artistic, daring, full-of-life, imaginative performers
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name : Brindabella Chorus
Location : Canberra ACT Chartered : 1996
First Director : Glenda Lloyd
First Competed : 1996
Accolades/Accomplishments:
• 2nd place medium sized chorus 2007, and medalled each time we’ve competed since then
• Compete each year at National Eisteddfod (Canberra) winning a number of trophies and prizes over time
• Hosted 2012 Convention, including a great flash mob performance, which involved over 200 Sweet Ads at Canberra’s biggest shopping mall
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:
• Glenda Lloyd, Meg Richens, Jennifer Lloyd & Tanya Kavanagh – certified directors
• Lyndall Thorburn – RMT SCRAP (Arrangers’ program) coordinator • Susan Grigson – RMT Marketing Coordinator • Jennifer Lloyd & Julia Woodruff – former Convention Chair and Competition
Coordinator
Directors and Years held position:
• Leonie Wells – 1990-1993 • Glenda Lloyd – 1993 to present
Chorus Colour/s: Teal, black & white
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Good friends singing well together
A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Bathurst Panorama Chorus
Location: Bathurst, NSW
Chartered: June 1991
First Directors: David & Joan Russell
First Competed: 1992
Accolades/Accomplishments: In 2007 BPC was the first small chorus to represent Australia achieving a 4th place Small Chorus (Div. A) medal in SAI Harmony Classic in San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Regional Competition: 2013 - (3rd, 1st Div. AA), 2011 - (3rd, 2nd Div. AA), 2010 - (2nd 1st Div. AA), 2008 (3rd, 1st Div. AA), 2006 – (3rd, 1st Div A), 2004 (2nd Div A), 2000 – (3rd Div. A) 1996 – (3rd, 1st Div. A), 1994 (2nd Div. A)
Bathurst Eisteddfod - won the Open Choral Section 12 times since 1992 Orange Eisteddfod – won the Open Choral Section 6 times since 2001
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:
Tracey Cam – Master Director (2011)
Directors and Years held position:
David & Joan Russell, Marie McGrath, Jennie Cieslak, Julia Romano and Helen Goninon. (1989 – 1991) Tracey Cam (1991 – 1998) Sharon Stanley (1998) Tracey Cam & Sharon Stanley as Co-directors (1999 – 2008) Tracey Cam (2009 onwards)
Chorus Colour/s: Red, black and white
Sum up your chorus in 5 words:
Contemporary, energetic, committed to excellence!
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name: Aurora Australis Location: Concord NSW
Chartered: 2006
First Director: Lindsey Dyer (2005-2007)
First Competed: 2007, Brisbane Changed Chorus name from: N/A
Accolades/Accomplishments:
A second place and 2 third placings in Conventions
Finalists in Sydney and Ryde Eisteddfods
2013 Finalist, John Lambe Foundation Open Choral Awards Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:
Kerani Francis is a Certified Director, and she received the Marion Reinch Award for Novice Director in 2009
Directors and Years held position:
Kerani Francis 2007-2014 Co director: Amy Streater 2013=2014 Chorus Colour/s: BLACK with a splash of PINK
Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Astounding
Artistic
Amazing
Alluring
AURORA!!
A little Chorus History
Chorus Name:
Adelaide Sound Connection Location : Burnside Primary School, 11 High St. Burnside.
Chartered: May, 1991
First Director: Nancy Rounsefell
First Competed: For Evaluation only 1990, Geelong.
Changed Chorus name from: Adelaide Sunshine Chorus in 2001.
Accolades/Accomplishments:
• Region 34 Third Place Division A Chorus Award 1998 • Region 34 Most Improved Award in 2005 and 2008 • 5th place medal 2005 • hosted Region 34 Convention in 1998 and 2004 and 2005.
Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:
Debbie Tsagatos and Engelina de Jong won the Novice Directors Award in 2012.
Engelina de Jong is the Director’s Coordinator on RMT.
Directors and Years held position: Nancy Rounsefell 1988-1989 Laura Cram 1989-2010
Glenys Heinrich 2002-2009 (co-director) Debbie Tsagatos 2010 - (co-director)
Engelina de Jong 2010 - (co-director)
Chorus Colour/s: Red and Black on white background
Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Women Celebrating in Harmony