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A little Chorus History

Chorus Name: A Cappella West

Founded by: Lindsey Dyer, Annette Connolly & Jennifer Bullen

Location: Murdoch University - Murdoch WA

Chartered: 26th September 2008

First Director: Lindsey Dyer

First Competed: Mandurah WA 2010

Changed Chorus name from: We have always been ‘A Cappella West’ - we wanted to reflect what we did and where we came from – We sing a cappella and are true West Australians

Accolades/Accomplishments:

• Placed first in Fremantle Eisteddfod in 2008; • Placed fourth in the SAA regional competition in 2010 (first time competing); • Placed sixth in Canberra 2012; • Placed second in Perth 2013 (also achieved ‘Most Improved Chorus’ award). • Embraced by our local communities – in particular Cities of Cockburn, Fremantle

and Melville

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:

• Lindsey Dyer (Certified Director, SAA REF member, on RMT for 6 years as Directors Coordinator, Quartet Champion – iCappella 2011 – Hi Jinx 2012 and 2013);

• Jo Oosterhoff (Certified Director, SAA REF member, Quartet Champion– Hi Jinx 2012 and 2013);

• Annette Connolly (RMT for 4 years as Finance Coordinator); • Jennifer Bullen (first Team Coordinator, Life Member – RMT for 2 years as

Membership Coordinator)

Directors and Years held position:

• Lindsey Dyer (5 years – started chorus) • Jo Oosterhoff (soon after ACW was chartered)

Chorus Colour/s: Pink and Black

Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Sing, Fun, Laugh, Embrace Diversity

[we] sing, [have lots of] fun, [we] laugh [and we] embrace diversity.


Chorus Name: Wollongong Harmony Chorus Location: Wollongong NSW

Chartered: Officially chartered in November, 1991.

First Director: Diana Russell, first Director at competition was Chris Baratini

Competition History:

• First Comp: Perth, 1992 Director Chris Baratini placing - 7th • Second Comp: Sydney, 1994 Director: Betty Nicol – 8th Place • Third Comp: Gold Coast, 1996 Director : Rose Philipson – 7th Place & Most Improved Chorus

Award • Fourth Comp: Adelaide, 1998 Director: Rose Philipson, placed 3rd • Fifth Comp: Perth, 2000 Director: Rose Philipson, placed 2nd overall, 1st mid-size chorus, &

5th in world in mid-size chorus category • Sixth Comp: Wollongong, 2002 Director: Peter Nugus, placed 2nd overall, 1st mid-size

chorus. Peter received Director’s Award • Seventh Comp: Adelaide, 2004 Director: Robert Smith. Placed 5th. • Eighth Comp: Brisbane, 2006 Director: Jan McCarthy. Placed 5th • Ninth Comp: Brisbane, 2007 Director: Jan McCarthy. Placed 6th. • Tenth Comp: Hobart, 2009 Director: Jan McCarthy Placed 2nd overall, 1st midsize chorus • Eleventh Comp: Newcastle, 2011 Director: Jan McCarthy Placed: 8th • Twelfth Comp: Perth, 2013 Director: Jan McCarthy Placed 5th overall 3rd place in AA

Accolades/Accomplishments

• Wollongong Harmony won the Open Choral Division of Wollongong Regional Eisteddfod in June 2012.

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments

• Peter Nugus received the Novice Director's Award in 2002. • Jan McCarthy and Karen Wilmott are both Certified Directors • Jan & Tonic – Most Improved Quartet in 2006 • Bazinga! Novice Quartet 2011 • Bazinga! Most Improved Quartet 2012

Chorus Colour/s: Gold and Black

Sum up your chorus in 5 words:

ALIVE, AWAKE, ALERT and ENTHUSIASTIC


Chorus Name: VOICES OF THE VASSE

Location: BUSSELTON – WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Chartered: 2005

First Director: Lesley Davis

First Competed: Brisbane 2007

Changed Chorus name from: N/A

Accolades/Accomplishments: EISTEDDFODS 2008 - 1st in Open Female Chorus 2009 - 1st in Adult Chorus 2nd in Female Chorus 2012 - 1st in Open Division

2009 January – Singing Dutch National Anthem (in Dutch) at International Hockey Match

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Arrangers Course – Clare Germana DCP – 3 Members currently progressing through Directors and Years held position: 2005-2006 – Lesley Davis 2007-2010 – Tracie Whiteside 2011-2014 – Stephanie Bruce

Chorus Colour/s: Cherry & Black


Fun, Friendship, Fabulous, Faithful, Focused


Chorus Name: Vocalescence Location: Gold Coast Australia Chartered: 15 February, 2010

First Director: Andrew Howson

First Competed: May 2011


Sunshine Regional BHA: 2010 – 1st Place 2011 – 1st Place

2012 – 1st Place 2013 – 1st Place

Sweet Adelines International Region 34 Contest:

2011 – 3rd Place small chorus 2012 – 1st Place small chorus 2013 – 1st Place small chorus

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Director Andrew Howson – Certified Director and Regional Education faculty, Jenifer Howson – Regional Education faculty.

Directors and Years held position: Andrew Howson June 2009 to date.

Chorus Colour/s: Teal and Black


Family, Friendship, Dynamic, Exciting Charismatic


Chorus Name: Vocal Vibes Chorus

Location: Ringwood North, Victoria

Chartered: 14th July, 2010

First Director: Lorraine Stackpoole (Current director)

First Competed: Sydney, 2012


Accolades/Accomplishments: First standalone show in May 2013

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Brenda Smith-RMT, International faculty (Showmanship) & Lorraine Stackpoole-position on RMT (2001-2003)

Directors and Years held position: Lorraine Stackpoole (2008-2014)

Chorus Colour/s: Black, white and red (Banner colours – we don’t actually wear these colours)


Vibrant, young, exciting, animated and evolving


Sydney Town Chorus Concord Sydney Chartered: 29th June 1987

First Director: Sue Stevens

First Competed: Melbourne Convention 1990


1994 Sydney Convention – Most Improved Chorus 1999 1999 McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge – 1st Place (Barbershop Open Age) 2000 McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge – 1st Place (Barbershop Open Age) 2001 – McDonald’s Performing Arts Challenge - Highly Commended Performance at the Dawn Service and Olympic Torch Relay at the Kokoda Track

Memorial 14th September 2000 Opening performance of the 2000 Olympic live sites at the Sydney Town Hall Combined Chorus fundraiser at St. Andrews Cathedral raising $15,000 for breast

cancer 2002 Sing Out For Peace ceremony at the American Embassy to commemorate the

1st anniversary of September 11


Ruth Williams – Regent and Vice Regent for Australia on the Area Team Sarnie Hay – Communication Coordinator and Marketing Coordinator RMT Linda watt Smith – Communications Coordinator on the RMT

Sydney Town Directors:

Sue Stevens Carol Wright Doris Ward Marian Clarke Jenny Welton David Coburn Lindsey Dyer Jan McCarthy Narelle Hissey

Chorus Colours: Blue and White Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Energised, exciting, inclusive, community focused and fun


Chorus Name: Southern Sounds Chorus

Location: Langwarrin, Victoria

Chartered: 1993

First Director: Lauris Clota

First Competed: 1994

Changed Chorus name from: Mornington Bay Chorus in 1996

Accolades/Accomplishments: Waverly Eisteddfod, 2nd place, 1999, Hobart Convention, 2009- score increase by 130 points.

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Catherine Bechaz is a Certified Director. She has held recent Australian Region Positions of New Members’ Co-ordinator and Director’s Co-ordinator.

Directors and Years held position

• Lauris Clota 1991-1995 • Marian Reinsch 1995-2000 • Lorraine Stackpoole 2000-2007 • Catherine Bechaz 2008-present

Chorus Colour/s: Mauve

Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Vital, bonded, friendly, supportive, focussed.

A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Riverland Harmony Chorus

Location: Penrith, NSW

Chartered: 3rd January 1996

First Director: Gaylene Watkins (Nov 1992 - July 1994)


Changed Chorus name from: ‘Riverland Belles’ in 1994


• 3rd Place Midsize Chorus at 2012 Regional Convention • Improvement of 109 Points from 2011 – 2012 • Many wins at Penrith & Hawkesbury Eisteddfods • Several innovative & successful shows • First Place Chapter Growth Award for mid-size choruses in 2002


• Individual Chorus member competed at International Convention • One member on Regional Management Team • Chorus members competed in several Quartets at Regional Conventions • One quartet won ‘Best Novice Quartet’


• Gaylene Watkins: Nov 1992 – July 1994 • Nerryl Liston July 1994 until present and hopefully for much longer!

Chorus Colour/s: Purple & Green


Warm, Welcoming, Wickedly Wonderful Women

A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Rhythms of the Reef Chorus Inc. Location: Bundaberg, Queensland Australia Chartered: 2007 Director: Rebekah Strachan First Competed: Evaluation: Brisbane May 2006 Competed: Brisbane May 2007 Competed in 2 further Conventions: Hobart 2009 and Canberra 2012 where we improved on our previous best score by 33 points Changed Chorus name from: Hinkler Harmony Chorus in 2010 to Rhythms of the Reef Accolades/Accomplishments ‘Your contribution is instrumental to the great success of our fundraising campaign to help another community in strife at an international level.’ Norma L. Jensen, President, International Women’s Society, March 2014 ‘This group are mainly volunteers who give freely of their time and talents to the community. They sing at Nursing Homes and for numerous Variety Concerts and are always warmly welcomed wherever they perform.’ Nina Higgins, President, University of the Third Age 2014 The chorus showcases their Australian package at citizenship ceremonies in the Bundaberg Civic Centre at the invitation of the Bundaberg Regional Council Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments Music Director Rebekah Strahan attended Director’s School 2012, 2013 and 2014 Assistant Music Director Penny Green attended Director’s School in 2014 Directors and Years held position: Judy Tabart : January 2003 - April 2009 Rebekah Strachan: December 2009 - Chorus Colour/s: Purple Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Aspiring, improving, supportive, fun-loving, community minded.


Chorus Name: PERTH HARMONY CHORUS

Location: Nollamara, PERTH WA

Chartered: 1984

First Director: Cathy Rainey (1984 - 2007) Master Director, Ann Gooch Award 2001

First Competed: 1st Australian Convention, Geelong 1990


1990 First Regional Convention (Geelong) Silver

1992 2nd Regional Convention (Perth) Silver

1994 3rd Regional Convention (Sydney) Gold

1995 International Convention (New Orleans) Sweet Adelines International Small Chorus award winner

1996 4th Regional Convention (Gold Coast) Silver

1998 5th Regional Convention (Adelaide) Gold

1999 International Convention (Atlanta)

2000 Regional Convention Perth Gold

2001 International Convention (Portland)

2002 Regional Convention (Wollongong) Gold

2003 International Convention (Phoenix)

2004 Regional Convention (Adelaide) Gold

2005 International Convention (Detroit)

2007 Regional Convention (Brisbane) Gold

2008 International Convention (Hawaii)

2010 Regional Convention (Mandurah) Gold

2011 International Convention (Houston)

2012 Regional Convention (Canberra) Silver

2013 Regional Convention (Perth) Gold

2014 International Convention (Baltimore)


Certified Directors:

Carole Macintyre (2007 - current) Master Director Regional Education Faculty

Jen Squires - Assistant Director Regional Education Faculty

Chorus Colour/s Pink and Black


Camaraderie, Achievement, Passion, Challenge and Fun!


Chorus Name: Out of the Blue Singers

Location: Wollongong, NSW

Chartered: 2003

First Director: Rose McGee



Eisteddfods placing first.

Regional Competition placing in 2004 Adelaide; 2006 Brisbane.

Directors and Years held position –

Janette Green and Vonny Winning 2006- to present

Jan Gervais 2005-2006,

Rose McGee 2001 to 2005.

Chorus Colour/s

Blue


Exuberant, enthusiastic, energetic, loyal, supportive

A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Onkaparinga Harmony

Location: Happy Valley, South Australia

Chartered: 3 November 2010

First Director: Margaret Wong

First Competed: Mandurah 2010 as prospective chorus for evaluation.


Adelaide Eisteddfod: Second place small choirs June 2013

Achieved over 400 points in first convention as a chartered chorus – Newcastle 2012

Finalist in the Channel 7 Today Tonight-“Carols by Candlelight” Community Choir Competition which resulted in a brief time on television and a $100 prize – December 2010


Margaret Wong: July 2008 to October 2009

Merrill Lamont: October 2009 to June 2012

Sarah Bradley: July 2012 to present


• Welcoming • Fun • Harmonious • Lively • Enthusiastic


Chorus Name : Northern Beaches Chorus

Location : Davidson, Sydney, NSW

Chartered : 16th May 1997

First Director : David Coburn

First Competed : Adelaide 1998 (Evaluation only 1996)


Accolades/Accomplishments ….see attachment….

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments …see attachment…


David Coburn 1995-1996 Wilma Folmer 1996 – 2004 Linda Wareham 2004

Chorus Colour/s : - Aqua


Commitment education achievers friendship harmony

Northern Beaches Chorus


Contest History:- Graded On stage

1996 - Gold Coast – evaluation only performance 17 singers

1998 - Adelaide - C- 26

2002 - Wollongong C 32

2004 - Adelaide C 29

2006 - Brisbane C- 45

2007 - Brisbane - Most Improved – by 123 pts B- 54

2008 - Hobart - 4th place overall B- 55

2009 - Hobart - B- 57

2010 - Perth - Most Improved by 29 pts( 5th overall) B 55

2011 - Newcastle B 64

2012 - Canberra - 3rd Place overall - B+ 66

2013 - Perth - B- 54 (18 at home)

Sydney Eisteddfod: Macdonald’s’ Performing Arts Challenge

2013 - Community Choir - Highly Commended Choreographed Choir - 3rd Finalist in Championship 2012 - Community & Show Choir – HC 2011 - Community Choir - winner Show Choir - 2nd Finalist in Championship 2010 - Community Choir Show Choir – 1st 2009 - Community Choir Show Choir – 3rd 2008 - Open Choir - HC

Northern Beaches Chorus


Val Norris DCP - September 2007

Kylie Shanley DCP - May 2013

Geesje Van de Linde DCP - October 2013

Trish Tuffin DCP - October 2013 Participant in SCRAP (Southern Cross Region Arrangers Programme) Linda Wareham DCP - 2002

Recipient of Anne Gooch award 2010 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

RMT Members

Linda Wareham 1996 - 2003 Communications Co-ordinator Team Co-ordinator 2003 - 2005 Region Quartet Co-ordinator 2006 - 2010 Education Co-ordinator 2014 Education Co-ordinator Linda Watt-Smith Communications Co-ordinator (former) Val Norris Membership Co-ordinator Sharon Cartwright Communications Co-ordinator and about to take the role as

Team Co-ordinator ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chorus Individual achievements *Competing quartets:- “Sista” - 2nd in region competition 2013 “Treblemakers” ..and others who have competed:- “Tetra” “Highlights” “Marguerita” “Eloquence” “Sundance” “Ocean Blue” “Miss 4 Tunes” ---------------------------------- *Dual Members: permanent with - Coastal a Cappella Chorus Linda Wareham Trish Tuffin Val Norris Dual Members: permanent with - Endeavour Harmony Chorus Glen Hancock Stella Baihn Margaret Rykmans

------------------------------------- *We have several members over 70 years of age. *10 chartered members are still current in the chorus.

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A little chorus history Chorus Name: MURRUMBIDGEE MAGIC Location: WAGGA WAGGA, NSW Chartered: 1995

First Director: Jill Harris

First Competed: FOR EVALUATION, 1994; COMPETITION 1996

Changed Chorus name from: WAGGA WAGGA HARMONY CHORUS in 2004


4 times Winner Small Chorus Division (1998, 2008, 2009, 2011); Winner of many sections in the Wagga Wagga Eisteddfod over our 23 year history.

Chorus Members' Individual Accomplishments

Jill Harris: Certified Director; Director of Musical Activities, 1998-1999; Education Coordinator, 1999-2001

Directors and years held position

Jill Harris, Founding director 1992 to the present (23 years)

Chorus Colour/s

Sum up your chorus in 5 words

Magical! Entertaining! Enthusiastic! Dedicated! Vibrant!

A Little Melbourne Chorus History Chorus Name : MELBOURNE CHORUS

Location: Music Room, Kew East Primary School, Beresford St., KEW. Vic

Chartered: 1983

First Director: Marion REINSCH


Changed Chorus name from: YARRA VALLEY CHAPTER in 1986

MELBOURNE CHORUS AWARDS

1990 1st Place Inaugural Sweet Adeline Australian Area Chorus competition Geelong, Vic.

1992 1st Place 2nd Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Competition, Perth, WA

1994 2nd Place 3rd Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Competition, Sydney, NSW

1996 1st Place 4th Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Comp., Gold Coast, Q’land

1998 2nd Place 5th Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA

2000 5th Place 6th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Perth, WA

2002 4th Place 7th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Wollongong, NSW

3rd Place Mid Sized Chorus, 7th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Wollongong, NSW

2004 2nd Place 8th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA

1st Place Mid Sized Chorus, 8th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA

2005 1st Place 9th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA


2008 1st Place 12th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Hobart, Tas.

2010 3rd Place 14th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Mandurah. W.A

2nd Place AA Mid Sized Chorus 14th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Mandurah, WA

2011 2nd Place 15th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Newcastle. NSW.

1st Place AA Mid Sized Chorus 15th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Newcastle

2012 5th Place AA Mid Sized Chorus Sweet Adeline’s International Harmony Classic Competition, Denver. Colorado. USA.

2013 1st Place Inaugural Melbourne Eisteddfod – Open A Capella Division

CHORUS MEMBERS INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Positions on RMT - Elidia Rymer - Membership 2007 -2012

Wendy Rossiter –Victorian Event Coordinator, Understudy to Regional Competition Coordinator

DIRECTORS

1982 – 1995 Marion REINSCH

1995 – 1996 Kathleen and Bill ALBRECHT Co-directors

1996 – 1998 Mandy JOHNSON

1998 – 1999 Bernie CURETON

1999 – 2000 Sue CAMIER

2000 – 2002 Maureen NEENAN

2003 – 2008 Jeanette WHITMORE

2008 – 2013 Jeanette WHITMORE - Master Director

2013 currently Traci VOSS –2013

Melbourne Chorus in 5 words:

INNOVATIVE, PROFESSIONAL, INCLUSIVE, INSPIRATIONAL, FUN

A Little Melbourne Chorus History Chorus Name : MELBOURNE CHORUS

Location: Music Room, Kew East Primary School, Beresford St., KEW. Vic

Chartered: 1983

First Director: Marion REINSCH


Changed Chorus name from: YARRA VALLEY CHAPTER in 1986

MELBOURNE CHORUS AWARDS

1990 1st Place Inaugural Sweet Adeline Australian Area Chorus competition Geelong, Vic.

1992 1st Place 2nd Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Competition, Perth, WA

1994 2nd Place 3rd Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Competition, Sydney, NSW

1996 1st Place 4th Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Comp., Gold Coast, Q’land

1998 2nd Place 5th Sweet Adeline Aust. Area Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA

2000 5th Place 6th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Perth, WA

2002 4th Place 7th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Wollongong, NSW

3rd Place Mid Sized Chorus, 7th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Wollongong, NSW

2004 2nd Place 8th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA


2005 1st Place 9th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Adelaide, SA


2008 1st Place 12th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Hobart, Tas.

2010 3rd Place 14th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Mandurah. W.A

2nd Place AA Mid Sized Chorus 14th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Mandurah, WA

2011 2nd Place 15th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Newcastle. NSW.

1st Place AA Mid Sized Chorus 15th Sweet Adeline Region 34 Chorus Competition, Newcastle

2012 5th Place AA Mid Sized Chorus Sweet Adeline’s International Harmony Classic Competition, Denver. Colorado. USA.

2013 1st Place Inaugural Melbourne Eisteddfod – Open A Capella Division

CHORUS MEMBERS INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Positions on RMT - Elidia Rymer - Membership 2007 -2012

Wendy Rossiter –Victorian Event Coordinator, Understudy to Regional Competition Coordinator

DIRECTORS

1982 – 1995 Marion REINSCH

1995 – 1996 Kathleen and Bill ALBRECHT Co-directors

1996 – 1998 Mandy JOHNSON

1998 – 1999 Bernie CURETON

1999 – 2000 Sue CAMIER

2000 – 2002 Maureen NEENAN

2003 – 2008 Jeanette WHITMORE

2008 – 2013 Jeanette WHITMORE - Master Director

2013 currently Traci VOSS –2013

Melbourne Chorus in 5 words:

INNOVATIVE, PROFESSIONAL, INCLUSIVE, INSPIRATIONAL, FUN


Chorus Name: INDIAN BLUE CHORUS Location: PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA Chartered: OCTOBER 7, 2013

First Director: KALI CARAMIA

First Competed: SYDNEY 2014 Accolades/Accomplishments Indian Blue accepted as prospective chorus - October 2012; 6-week Real Women course held February-April, 2013; completed Step 1`chartering visits - June 2013; installed our inaugural Management team - August 2013; completed Step 2 chartering visits & first public performance - September 2013; CHARTERED as a member of Sweet Adelines International - 7 October, 2013; Incorporated with WA Department of Commerce - 28 October 2013; First Sweet Adelines Australia Regional convention – Sydney, May 2014!!! Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments Kali Caramia Certified Director and Team Coordinator RMT (2012-2014) Champion Quartet member of BlackJaQ, Regional Education Faculty (2011-current), International Editorial Review Board.

Cathy Rainey Foundation member and director of Perth Harmony Chorus (1984-2007) First life member of Perth Harmony Chorus. Former member of the Regional Management Team. First Master Director in Australia, Recipient of the International Ann Gooch Award. Champion quartet member of Mischief.

Donna Marcovic Member of Regional Education Faculty since 2011 Director and Years held position: Kali Caramia – 7 months Chorus Colour/s: Indian Blue – Royal blue –White – Purple Sum up your chorus in 5 words:

INSPIRATIONAL, ENCOURAGING, ACCEPTING, CONFIDENT, JOYOUS


Chorus Name: Hot Ginger Chorus Inc. Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland Chartered: 26 September 1994

First Director: Dawn Stay (McGregor) – 1992 – Prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus

First Competed: 1996 Gold Coast Convention

Changed Chorus name from: Sunshine Coast Harmony Chorus on 31 December 2008


1994 Sydney Convention – Chorus Evaluation – MD Elizabeth Rigby 1996 Gold Coast Convention – MDs Margaret Thomson & Paula Banfield 2000 Perth Convention – MD Margaret Thomson 2004 Adelaide Convention – MD Gwen Dunn 2006 Brisbane Convention – MD Carole Locke 2009 Hobart Convention – MD Carole Locke 2012 Canberra Convention – MD Paul Coppens 2014 Queensland Eisteddfod – MD Kim Kirkman 2014 Sydney Convention – MD Kim Kirkman

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Gwen Dunn Regional Arrangers’ Course – 2nd in Australia to complete

course in 1999 Mentor for Regional Arrangers’ Course since June 2001 Attained Sweet Adelines Certified Director status in 2002

Directors and Years held position: 1991 Mike Ivess – The Chorus started rehearsals on 23rd November 1991 in

the home of Mike Ivess, who at that time was also Director of the Sunshine Statesmen Barbershop Chorus.

1992-1993 Dawn Stay (McGregor) – Prospective Sweet Adelines Chorus 1994 Elizabeth Rigby – Chorus Evaluation at 1994 Sydney Convention –

Chorus Chartered with Sweet Adelines International on 26 September 1994.

1995 – July 1996 Margaret Thomson & Paula Banfield 1995 – 2000 Margaret Thomson 2000 – 2005 Gwen Dunn 2005 – 2011 Carole Locke

2012 Paul Coppens 2013 – current Kim Kirkman

Chorus Colour/s: Hot pink, orange, red, yellow, and lime green – colours found in the flowers of the ginger plant

Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Friendly motivated sisterhood of harmony


Chorus Name : Hobart Harmony

Location : Hobart Tasmania

Chartered : February 2001

First Director : Jenni Pyefinch

First Competed : Dare to Dream - Wollongong 2002


2004: The Tasmanian Chorale Trophy (best a cappella performance)

2006: 3rd Place Small Chorus, Brisbane

Eisteddfods: The chorus regularly performs in both the Hobart and Clarence Eisteddfods with many successful wins and awards over the years

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Certified Director Jenni Pyefinch


Jenni Pyefinch: 1997 – 2010 Russell Bailey: 2010 – 2013 Jenni Pyefinch: 2013 – present

Chorus Colour/s: Deep Pink and Black


Fun, Fabulous, Friendly, Committed, Hardworking


Chorus Name: Headliners Chorus

Location: Ballina, NSW

Chartered: 15th June, 2003

First Director: Jennifer Squires

First Competed: Adelaide, 2004

Changed Chorus name from: Lennox Headliners Chorus in 2008

Accolades/Accomplishments: 3rd Small Chorus 2007,

4th Small Chorus 2012,

1st Lismore Eisteddfods 2012 & 2013


Cathy Gordon awarded Certified Director 2010 and received the Marion Reinsch Award for highest score in the Directors Certification Program in 2012.

Justine Cox (Assistant Director) awarded Australian Region 34 Education grant for 2014.

Directors and Years held position: Jen Squires 1998-2009

Cathy Gordon 2009 – 2014

Chorus Colour/s: Aquarmarine, Turquoise and Purple

Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Committed, fun-loving, eager, harmonious friends

A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Hervey Bay Seabelle Singers

Location: Hervey Bay, Queensland

Chartered: 13th February 2007

First Director: Jennifer Grauer

First Competed: As a Prospective chorus for evaluation in Brisbane 2006.

First competed in 2007 in Brisbane


Accolades/Accomplishments: Maryborough Eisteddfod September 2006

1st place Choral Group

Guest MC Elvy Rimell at the Perth Convention 2013

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: Jennifer Grauer - Financial Co-ordinator

with RMT 2008 -2009

Directors and Years held position: Jennifer Grauer: 2005 – July 2011

Anne-Marie Franklin: September 2011 – May 2012

Helena Muratori: May 2012 - present

Chorus Colours: Aqua blue and teal


FUN - SUPPORT - DEDICATED - FRIENDLY - INSPIRING

A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Harmony In Paradise Location: The Gold Coast Chartered: 1990

First Director: Linc Abbott


Changed Chorus name from: Gold Coast Harmony Chorus in 1997

Accolades/Accomplishments: • 1992 Harmony Collection Open small group section of Tropicarnival Eisteddfod 1st

Place. • 1993 Queensland Eisteddfod Caloundra 2nd Place in three sections entered • 1994 Queensland Eisteddfod Two sections 2nd Place • 1995 Contributions to the effort made by Sweet Adelines International during • 1994-1995 to advance the art form of barbershop harmony and, together, make the

world a brighter place by sharing a song with others. • 1995 Open Choral Section Tropicarnival Eisteddfod 1st Place • 1996 Gold Coast Convention 4th place • Brisbane Eisteddfod July 1st place • 1996 Certificate of Appreciation Participation in Ready Set Grow by planning and im-

plementing an effective membership programme. • 2000 Sweet Adelines International Certificate of Recognition for its efforts and

achievements at the Regional Competitions • 2002 Open Choral Section Tropicarnival Eisteddfod 2nd Place • 2004 Sweet Adelines International Certificate of Recognition Regional Competitions • 2005 Sweet Adelines International 15 Year Award • 2006 Sweet Adelines International Certificate of Recognition for its efforts and

achievements at the Regional Competition • Chapter Growth Award Large Chorus 3rd Place • 2007 Regional Chorus Competition Award 3rd Place • 2007 Regional Chorus Competition Division AA Midsize Chorus Chorus Award 2nd Place


Alexa Blonner appointed to the national music education staff 1996

Directors and Years held position: • Linc Abbott 1989-1990 • Alexa Blonner Interim Director • Virginia Dowling August 1990 • Alexa Bonner 1991-1996 • Marg Ohm April 1997-July 1997 • Jim Catt 1997-1998 • Alexa Blonner 1999-2003 • Bernie Curitan 2003-2004 • Andrew Howson 2005-2007 • Rose Mc Gee 2007-2011 • Beryl Duffy 2011-2012 • Else Shepherd 2012 to present

Chorus Colour: Royal Blue

Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Friendship…Personal Growth…Responsibility…Respect…Fun…

A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Geelong Harmony Chorus

Location: Geelong, Victoria

Chartered: 1994

First Director: Gwyneth Powell




Regional Competitions: • 2004 – AA Division– 3rd place Bronze medal • 2004 – Open – 5th place • 2008 – Open – 5th place • 2013 – A Division – 2nd place Silver medal

Eisteddfods: 2010 Royal South Street

Young Prize for Open Age Choral – 1st place Royal South Street - Accapella Open – 2nd place

2011 Royal South Street Show Performance Choir – 1st place

City of Ballarat Choral Prize – 1st place Courier Small Group Open – 2nd place 2013 Geelong Eisteddfod Open Choral – 1st place Australian Song – 1st place Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:

Alexander Morris – Regional Education Faculty – Sweet Adelines Region 34, Certified BHS Music Judge.


• Gwyneth Powell – 1991-92 to 1999 • Mary Johnston – 1999 – 2004 • Joan Humphrey – 2005 - 2006 • Lucy Jones – 2007 – 2011 • Alexander Morris – 2012 - current

Chorus Colour/s: Black, red, grey & white.

Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Vibrant, vivacious, spirited, exciting and awesome!

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A little Chorus History Chorus Name: ENDEAVOUR HARMONY

Location: CARINGBAH, KELLAR HALL

Chartered: 1998

First Director: LEA BAKER

First Competed: ADELAIDE 1998



Regional Competitions

2000 Perth 1st Place small Chorus 4th Place Overall

2002 Wollongong 2nd Place AA Mid Chorus 3rd Place Overall

2004 Adelaide 2nd Place AA Mid Chorus 3rd Place Overall

2006 Brisbane 1st Place Overall

2009 Hobart 1st Place Overall

2012 Canberra 1st Place Overall

International Competitions

2007 Calgary 27th Place

2010 Seattle 15th Place

2013 Hawaii 13th Place

McDonald’s Performing Arts

1999 3rd Place Barbershop Chorus Section

2001 1st Place Barbershop Chorus Section 2nd Place Open Choral award 2nd Place Australian Choral Award

2002 1st Place Barbershop Chorus Section 3rd Place Australian Award

2004 1st Place Show Choir Section 2nd Place Open Community Choirs

2005 1st Place John Lamble Australasian Championship for Community Choirs

2007 1st Place John Lamble Australasian Championship for Community Choirs

Sydney Eisteddfod

2008 Winner of The Show Choir

AUS-ACA Video Competition

2013 1st Place Community Category 1st Place Peoples Choice Award 1st Place Best Barbershop Song (At Last)

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Cadenza 2002 Champion Quartet (Bev Walters, Robyn McCluggage, Kerrie Studdert, Gaynor Pollard)

Lea Baker Certified Director, 2006 Master Director, Member Education Faculty, 2009 Ann Gooch Award, Education Co-ordinator Region 34, International Faculty SAI,

Sandy O’Neil 2004 - 2005 Chair of Regional Convention (CRC) , 2006 - 2012 Team Coordinator of the Regional Management Team, 2006 - present Member of the Regional Education Faculty , 2007 - present Editor, OzChords (Region 34 magazine)

2013 - 2014 Competition Coordinator for Region 34 Convention (CC). Debra Griffiths 2009 – 2011 NSW State Events Coordinator 2012 – present Events Coordinator for Region 34 Regional Management Team from 2009 – present Member of the Regional Education Faculty 2013 – 2014 Member of the International Editorial Review Board of the Pitch Pipe Magazine

Jan Mahoney 2011 - present Region 34 Finance Manager RMT

Kriss Dodd Team Coordinator RMT 2 yrs. Regional Panel Liaison Officer Adelaide, Newcastle Hobart. Present NSW Events Coordinator Robyn Hely 2007 Certified Director Karen Ramirez 2012 EHC Quiet Achiever Award, 2013 Certified Director 2013 Grant Recipient - for Directors and Assistant Directors Directors and Years held position: Lea Baker 17 YEARS

Chorus Colour/s : BLACK AND GOLD


High-achieving, Excellence, Committed, Passionate, Fun.

A little Chorus History Chorus Name: East City Sound Location: St Stephen's Anglican Church Phyllis

St, Bayswater (MEL: 64 C6) Chartered: 11th December, 1997

First Director: Sandra Waldron

First Competed: Adelaide Convention 1998

Changed Chorus name from: Yarra Ranges Harmony Chorus in 2006


Eisteddfods: 2005 - City of Knox Eisteddfod - Certificate of Achievement 2007 - Knox Performing Arts Awards & Eisteddfod 201o - Waverley Music Eisteddfod - Honourable Mention 2011 - Waverley Music Eisteddfod - First Prize 2013 - Melbourne Eisteddfod - Presented by School of Hard Knocks Institute

- Honourable Mention

Regional Competitions: 1998 - Adelaide 2000 - Perth 2002 - Wollongong - 3rd place, small chorus Division A, 8th overall 2004 - Adelaide - 7th place 2005 - Adelaide - 1st place, small chorus Division A, 3rd overall 2007 - Brisbane - 3rd place mid-size chorus Division AA, 4th place overall 2008 - Hobart 2011 - Newcastle 2012 - Canberra - increased score by 49 points!

Chorus Members' Individual Accomplishments:

Robyn Nayler, former Director of ECS 1997 to 2007: 1982 Foundation Member of Sweet Adelines in Australia as member of

Yarra Valley Harmony, later The Melbourne Chorus 1990 1992-1993 1994-1995 1996 1994-1997 2001 2007

Competition Coordinator Treasurer RMT Regent RMT MOR OMA Staff Directors' Coordinator Region 34 Retired as Director of ECS

Chorus Members' Individual Accomplishments cont.:

Brenda Smith, former Choreographer of ECS 1997 to 1998: 1982 Foundation Member of Sweet Adelines in Australia as member of

Yarra Valley Harmony, later The Melbourne Chorus 1997 2000 2000 2008

2008

Appointed Showmanship Coach on the Australian Faculty Appointed to International Faculty as an Associate Appointed Chapter Coordinator Re-appointed to the International Faculty for a further 12 months Member of the Educational Faculty in the Southern Cross Region Resigned as Choreographer of ECS

Robyn Westwood, Director 2008 to Present day: Member and performer with Mountain District Musical Society Awarded Life Membership of MOMS because of her commitment and contribution to the society

1994

1997 2007 1999-2008 2008

Joined Yarra Ranges Harmony as a Foundation Member Bass Section Leader Appointed Assistant Director Appointed Co-Director with Lorraine Stackpoole Quartet Member (Bass) 'Four On The Floor' Winner Novice Director’s Award, Hobart

'Four On The Floor' Quartet, 1999 to 2008: Bass Robyn Westwood Baritone Judy Boyanton Lead Karen Craven Tenor Kathleen Clancy (Chantry) - 1999 to 2002 Winners of the Wendy Middleton trophy for Most Improved Quartet, having increased their score by 100 points at the Wollongong Convention in 2002. 'Four On The Floor ' won three separate Lyrebird awards for Most Entertaining and Best Ensemble in variety concerts over a period of 3 years. A Lyrebird Award comes from a panel who judge musical excellence in Musical Theatre in Melbourne. ** Anna Gibala joined as Tenor in September 2002

Three of our former members celebrated twenty-five years membership of Sweet Adelines in Australia during their time with us. They are:

Robyn Nayler (joined 1982), Brenda Smith joined 1982), June Paul (joined 1983) All three joined as members of The Melbourne Chorus (previously Yarra Valley Harmony) before transferring to Yarra Ranges Harmony/East City Sound.


1994 - 1996 1996 1997 - 2007 2008 2008 to present

Sandra Waldron Mandy Johnson Robyn Nayler Robyn Westwood and Lorraine Stackpoole Robyn Westwood

Chorus Colours: Pink and Black

Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Musical Magic Fun and Friendship

Location : Erina Heights; Gosford NSW

Chartered :1992

First Director : Rene Findlay

First Competed :1992

Changed Chorus name from: Central Coast Harmony Chorus in 2007


1994 4th Overall Sydney 2002 5th Overall Wollongong 2010 1st Place Div A Mandurah

1998 5th Overall Adelaide 2008 2nd Place Div A Hobart

2000 2nd Place Div A Perth 2009 2nd Place Div A Hobart


• Linda Wareham - Certified Director 2001. Anne Gooch Award 2010; RMT Education coordinator 2014-16, Regional Education Faculty, past RMT positions: Education Coordinator 2006-2010, Quartet Coordinator 2004-2006, Team & Communications Coordinator 1998-2004, Vice Regent 1997-1999, 22 year member SAI

• Val Norris - Certified Director 2007 RMT current Membership Coordinator, past Chapter Coordinator, current Merchandise Coordinator, 29 year member SAI

• Candy Hoddinott Certified Director 2011

• Tracey Connors Certified Director 2011

• Trish Tuffin Certified Director 2013; RMT Grant Recipient 2012 • Glenn Ussher RMT Grant Recipient 2009; former REF; 22 year member SAI • Jennie Harrison RMT current Chapter at Large Coordinator; 20 year member SAI • Kerry Paul & Marg Robson 22 year members SAI


• Rene Findlay 1992-1995 • Thayer Donaldson 1995-2006 • Linda Wareham 2006 Current

Chorus Colour/s: Pink & Blue


Caring, Committed, Capable, Ambitious, Camaraderie (CaC!!!!!)


Chorus Name : CIRCULAR KEYS CHORUS

Location : BAULKHAM HILLS NSW

Chartered : MARCH 1996

First Director: DORIS WARD

First Competed: JUNE 1996

Changed Chorus name from: CITY OF VIEWS CHORUS in JANUARY 1995

Accolades/Accomplishments: COMPETED NASHVILLE 2009; COMPETED DENVER 2012.

(1st Place Small Chorus 2002; 1st Place Midsize Chorus 2006; 1st Place Chorus 2011)

Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments: VICKI DWYER, MASTER DIRECTOR 2011;

DORIS WARD 24+ years; BARBARA MORRIS, CHERYL BENSON, LYNN HOWELLS &

KAREN TUCKER 20+ YEARS IN SA, 2013.


DORIS WARD (1995-2002); VICKI DWYER (2002-CURRENT)

Chorus Colour/s: PURPLE & PINK


FUN-LOVING; FRIENDLY; PASTORAL; DYNAMIC & HARMONIOUS!

A Little Chorus History

Chorus Name: Brisbane City Sounds

Location: Brisbane, Queensland

Chartered: 26 November 2002

First Director: Debbie Wenzel

First Competed: Adelaide, 2004 (performed in Wollongong in 2002 for evaluation only)


Region 34 Convention, Canberra 2012: Second place AA division (mid-sized chorus) Fifth place overall Most Improved Chorus Award (score increase of 115 points from Newcastle, 2011)

Brisbane Eisteddfod, 2006: Second place, barbershop division

Chorus Members’ Individual Accomplishments:

Rose McGee: Certified Director (1997), Australian Region Steering Committee Member (1994–1998), Director of Musical Activities (1995–1998), International Faculty Member (2004–2011), Regional Education Faculty Member (~1996–present).

Our beloved past member, Jill Wardrop (dec’d 2014): Regional Marketing and Membership Coordinator (2004–2007), Regional Marketing Coordinator (2007), Convention Planning Committee Member (2004, 2006, 2007), Queensland State Events Coordinator.

Directors and Years Held Position:

• Debbie Wenzel: 2001 – Dec 2007 • Vicki Hurley: Mar 2008 – Sep 2009 • Leanne Shannon and Maree Connors: Oct 2009 – May 2011 • Rose McGee: Jun 2011 – present

Chorus Colours: Purple and blue

Sum Up Your Chorus In Five Words:

Artistic, daring, full-of-life, imaginative performers


Chorus Name : Brindabella Chorus

Location : Canberra ACT Chartered : 1996

First Director : Glenda Lloyd

First Competed : 1996


• 2nd place medium sized chorus 2007, and medalled each time we’ve competed since then

• Compete each year at National Eisteddfod (Canberra) winning a number of trophies and prizes over time

• Hosted 2012 Convention, including a great flash mob performance, which involved over 200 Sweet Ads at Canberra’s biggest shopping mall


• Glenda Lloyd, Meg Richens, Jennifer Lloyd & Tanya Kavanagh – certified directors

• Lyndall Thorburn – RMT SCRAP (Arrangers’ program) coordinator • Susan Grigson – RMT Marketing Coordinator • Jennifer Lloyd & Julia Woodruff – former Convention Chair and Competition

Coordinator


• Leonie Wells – 1990-1993 • Glenda Lloyd – 1993 to present

Chorus Colour/s: Teal, black & white


Good friends singing well together

A little Chorus History Chorus Name: Bathurst Panorama Chorus

Location: Bathurst, NSW

Chartered: June 1991

First Directors: David & Joan Russell


Accolades/Accomplishments: In 2007 BPC was the first small chorus to represent Australia achieving a 4th place Small Chorus (Div. A) medal in SAI Harmony Classic in San Antonio, Texas, USA.

Regional Competition: 2013 - (3rd, 1st Div. AA), 2011 - (3rd, 2nd Div. AA), 2010 - (2nd 1st Div. AA), 2008 (3rd, 1st Div. AA), 2006 – (3rd, 1st Div A), 2004 (2nd Div A), 2000 – (3rd Div. A) 1996 – (3rd, 1st Div. A), 1994 (2nd Div. A)

Bathurst Eisteddfod - won the Open Choral Section 12 times since 1992 Orange Eisteddfod – won the Open Choral Section 6 times since 2001


Tracey Cam – Master Director (2011)


David & Joan Russell, Marie McGrath, Jennie Cieslak, Julia Romano and Helen Goninon. (1989 – 1991) Tracey Cam (1991 – 1998) Sharon Stanley (1998) Tracey Cam & Sharon Stanley as Co-directors (1999 – 2008) Tracey Cam (2009 onwards)

Chorus Colour/s: Red, black and white


Contemporary, energetic, committed to excellence!


Chorus Name: Aurora Australis Location: Concord NSW

Chartered: 2006

First Director: Lindsey Dyer (2005-2007)

First Competed: 2007, Brisbane Changed Chorus name from: N/A


A second place and 2 third placings in Conventions

Finalists in Sydney and Ryde Eisteddfods

2013 Finalist, John Lambe Foundation Open Choral Awards Chorus Members Individual Accomplishments:

Kerani Francis is a Certified Director, and she received the Marion Reinch Award for Novice Director in 2009


Kerani Francis 2007-2014 Co director: Amy Streater 2013=2014 Chorus Colour/s: BLACK with a splash of PINK

Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Astounding

Artistic

Amazing

Alluring

AURORA!!


Chorus Name:

Adelaide Sound Connection Location : Burnside Primary School, 11 High St. Burnside.

Chartered: May, 1991

First Director: Nancy Rounsefell

First Competed: For Evaluation only 1990, Geelong.

Changed Chorus name from: Adelaide Sunshine Chorus in 2001.


• Region 34 Third Place Division A Chorus Award 1998 • Region 34 Most Improved Award in 2005 and 2008 • 5th place medal 2005 • hosted Region 34 Convention in 1998 and 2004 and 2005.


Debbie Tsagatos and Engelina de Jong won the Novice Directors Award in 2012.

Engelina de Jong is the Director’s Coordinator on RMT.

Directors and Years held position: Nancy Rounsefell 1988-1989 Laura Cram 1989-2010

Glenys Heinrich 2002-2009 (co-director) Debbie Tsagatos 2010 - (co-director)

Engelina de Jong 2010 - (co-director)

Chorus Colour/s: Red and Black on white background

Sum up your chorus in 5 words: Women Celebrating in Harmony

Documents

A little Chorus History Chorus Name: A Cappella West ...€¦ · Janette Green and Vonny Winning 2006- to present . Jan Gervais 2005-2006, Rose McGee 2001 to 2005. Chorus Colour/s