Sweet Adelines International 75th Jubilee Commemorative Album

Some of our International Leaders look ahead 25 years from now to 2045.

At our 100th Anniversary in 2045, I believe Sweet Adelines International will be hitting its stride after bringing in 7,000– 10,000 new members from around the world over the past 25 years! We will be strongly into micro- and online-learning that allows women everywhere to grow vocally, musically, and in leadership skills. We will truly be a global community harmonizing our world — which will probably still be in need of our infusion of positivity, possibility, and harmony! —Paula Davis, International President (2016–2018)

35,000 strong! Virtual chorus contests. A chorus and quartet have won America’s Got Talent! Female barbershop has won a Grammy! Everyone goes to convention, whether they are competing or not, as it is the place to be. It’s been scientifically proven that being a Sweet Adeline prolongs your life — there isn’t enough room on the stage for all the 50- and 60-year members! Young women are clamoring to join as the “cool” thing to do. Barbershop is where it’s at! —Cammi MacKinlay, International President (2010–2012)

Sweet Adelines in 25 years will be a significant contributor throughout the musical world. Our performers will be sought after for high-profile gigs and recognized as top quality entertainers. Our faculty will be prominent on the lecture circuit and will be contributors to musical education publications. Our leadership programs will create opportunities for our members at the highest levels of industry, education, and government. And our judging program will have evolved and be recognized as a highly effective continuous improvement model. We will have continued to harmonize the world by reaching out to countries not yet enjoying the full power of barbershop. —Thérèse Antonini, President-Elect (2020-2022)

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