Sweet Adelines International 75th Jubilee Commemorative Album

Singing and my chorus sisters bring me great joy. But more than that they have shown me and taught me how to handle tragedy and grief. Many have shown me how to live with grace...and some even how to die with it. To stand shoulder-to-shoulder with someone who could be my daughter or granddaughter and someone else who could be my mother or grandmother and work together toward the same goal — that generational aspect is a gift you rarely find in this world. There are scrapes and scrabbles, of course, in a group of women. But as whole, these are the best people and richest friendships of my life. — Jennifer Palus, Region #4, member since 2004 Why I Sing

Valley Forge Chorus “Veterans” threw a weekend party in October 2003 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of when they won the International Chorus Competition under the direction of Jan Muck. “Winning the gold medal may have been the catalyst for our celebration…The deeper joy, the enduring essence of that time, came from the road we traveled together all those years. That is what created the foundation for the ongoing respect and friendships we all value and cherish today…and Sweet Adelines made it all possible for us,” Jean Brooks wrote in the April 2004 issue of The Pitch Pipe.

The Thumb Area Chorus (Region #2, Davison, Michigan, USA ) was seeing stars in 2004 — first as opening act for country music star Loretta Lynn at the Clio Amphitheater, then during their retreat in Owosso, Michigan, USA, where they entertained An Ordinary Killer movie stars Dan Haggerty (better known as Grizzly Adams) and Charles Matthau (Walter Matthau’s son).

2000 Rheinland-Pfalz Chorus, International Flair Quartet, Dubai Harmony Chorus, and Ladies First Quartet compete in former Region #33's contest.

2000 Change to consensus-based regional management team vs. board of directors.

2000 Maggie Ryan serves as The Pitch Pipe reporter at IES and International Convention.

2000 Ann Gooch Award established to recognize the service of a member of a worldwide region or satellite area.

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