Sweet Adelines International 75th Jubilee Commemorative Album

Why I Sing

I joined Sweet Adelines in May of 1958. I was invited to a Sweet Adeline rehearsal and after that, never missed for at least three years. I loved it so much! Our director, Keith Merrifield, said, “You can't join until you can hear a ringing chord!" Since then I have sung in six registered quartets and several choruses and have loved every minute of it. Sweet Adelines has some of the brightest, most talented and kind women in the world!! —Margaret J. “Peg” Elver, Region #3, member since 1958

1957 Nancy Bergman named Executive Secretary.

1957 First regional quartet competitions held.

1957 12 of 14 judges of quartet panel were Sweet Adelines. Previously, many judges were members of SPEBSQSA.

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