Sweet Adelines International 75th Jubilee Commemorative Album

The 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah (USA) provided Mountain Jubilee Chorus with opportunities to entertain groups. Jayne Fischer of the Thumb Area Chorus (Region #2) carried the Olympic torch as a representative of the state of Michigan.

Why I Sing

The first European Educational Symposium (EES) was held in Glasgow, Scotland, Aug 28-31, 2002. 16 countries were represented, including Dubai and Australia. Faculty included Rumors Quartet, Äse Hagerman, and Britt-Heléne Bonnedahl.

I saw an ad in the Columbus Dispatch looking for energetic women who love to sing — fit me to a tee. Went to my first Scioto Valley rehearsal that night, turned to the guest next to me and exclaimed, “It’s show choir for grown-ups!” I was hooked, auditioned the next week, and 18 years, four states, six choruses, three quartets, and a regional management team position later, I’m here to stay. —Jennifer Newman, Region #19, member since 2001 I moved from Scotland to New Zealand for a year in 2003- 04 and was freaking out in LAX airport, wondering what I was doing, when I heard a female barbershop quartet singing in the departure lounge. I’d always been curious about barbershop so when I arrived in New Zealand I googled it and found Wellington City Chorus. I had a great year singing with them, then they put me in touch with Forth Valley Chorus in Edinburgh, Scotland when I moved home, and I’ve just won my first international medal with them! What a journey so far! —Susan Ferguson-Snedden, Region #31, member since 2001 Why I Sing

On September 11, 2002, more than 300 Sweet Adeline choruses participated in Sing Out for Peace. Approximately 15,000 members worldwide dedicated performances to the heroes, survivors, and those who lost their lives in the terrorist acts that took place in the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001. The event continued annually for several years.

1998 Implemented top ten performance package format for finals.

1999 First President's Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Renee Craig.

1998 Minimum score for internationally sponsored awards raised from 360 to 400 points.

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