Sweet Adelines International 75th Jubilee Commemorative Album

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“The defining call from members is to modernize the organization while still embracing its strong heritage.” —Member Survey, 2007

Why I Sing

I have always loved to sing — I was a young adult during the 1950s and 60s and sang mostly to harmony groups (men and women) on the radio. Until I retired, I did not have time to join a singing group. I found a singing home in Enchanted Mesa Show Chorus in Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA)! The friendships, structure, attention to detail, educational, and performance opportunities of Sweet Adelines appeal to me. —Paula Mandell, Region #21, member since 2007

For the first time two choruses from outside North America win both divisions of the 2007 Harmony Classic — Waikato Rivertones Chorus (New Zealand) Region #35 (pictured in 2009) and Alba Show Chorus (Sweden) Region #32.

2005 Surrey Harmony Chorus (UK) asked by HRH Princess Anne to perform at St. James Palace Christmas party for a veterans' charity.

2006 Harmony Classic Div A changed to 15-30 members and Div AA changed to 31-60 members.

2006 International Headquarters building loan is paid off.

2007 Four of five quartets in Region #8's contest are mother/daughter combinations.

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