Santa Rosa Children’s Chorus

Fifty-five girls and boys are currently members of the Santa Rosa Children's Chorus, under the artistic direction of Carol Menke. The children are divided into three groups- Training, Intermediate and Concert. Selected by audition from all of Sonoma County, these choristers meet once a week to study and rehearse. They concentrate on the basics. . . theory, sight-reading and consummate vocal technique. The Training and Intermediate Groups receive music theory instruction under the guidance of Claire Frydenlund. The remainder of the rehearsal time is spent on vocal training and repertoire to be performed under the direction of Carol Menke. Once fundamentally prepared, they advance by audition to the Concert group, where they concertize and tour annually.

Santa Rosa Junior College Choirs

Santa Ynez Valley Master Chorale

The Santa Ynez Valley Chorale is a community organization that has provided choral music to the Santa Ynez Valley for 40 yrs. It provides the community with an outstanding musical experience that no other Valley organization is able to offer.

Santee Community Chorus

The Santee Community Chorus is a non-profit, volunteer chorus made up of people who love music and love to sing. We started in 2011, inspired by the English show "The Choir" and a desire to bring people together through music. We perform at community events, local libraries, senior living residences, among other locations. For the holidays we sing carols and holiday favorites in Victorian Costume at local malls and holiday events. Our Director, Elizabeth Kimery, leads us in a variety of music: popular songs, show tunes, classical pieces and beautiful original choral pieces by today's most talented composers. We are accompanied on piano by the amazing Jan Ault. Anyone is welcome to visit a rehearsal at any time. We are a fun and friendly group - Come join us!

Saratoga Soundtrack Chorus

Saringhimig Singers

Founded by Artistic Director George Hernandez, the group started as a chamber choir at the University of the Philippines and rapidly gained recognition as one of the best choirs in the country. Soon after, the choir trained primarily for competitions and embarked on several European concert tours participating in choral festivals, winning in distinguished choral competitions against many of the best choirs in the world, and reaping critical reviews from European critics thereby establishing an undisputable international reputation.

Sarpy Serenaders

Sarpy Serenaders Barbershop Chorus is an extraordinary group of gentlemen who gather together in celebration of the art form known as barbershop music. Formed in 1987, we are a chapter of Barbershop Harmony Society. Our Chapter received the Society's Top Ten rating for 2011-2013, under the Chapter Acheivement Program, for numerous performances to the public and support to Barbershop Harmony Society Programs.

Satellite Lane

Satellite Lane is a Long Island-based a cappella group that currently belongs to the Contemporary A cappella League. Made up of seven teachers, Satellite Lane specializes in spreading a cappella education to music programs and performing spontaneous original compositions. In March 2013, Satellite Lane competed in the New York Regional Harmony Sweepstakes, where they won "Audience Favorite," "Best Arrangement," and a special "Honorable Mention" for originality. Currently, they are working on their first studio album and several original music videos.

Satori Men's Chorus

Satori Men's Chorus is a multi-level choir in Portland, Oregon, where men of all ages and musical abilities sing, grow as musicians, enjoy friendship and entertain audiences. We perform at least three concerts between September and mid-June, featuring a variety of musical styles, including traditional, contemporary pop, Broadway, folk, classical, jazz, and gospel.

Saturday Evening Post

The quartet hails from Colorado Springs, Colorado.The Saturday Evening Post are proud members of the Southwest District (District of Champions) with Allen, Johnny and Bobby being members of the Town North Plano Chapter and Brian being a member of the Dallas Vocal Majority. They also are the music team for the Colorado Springs Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. The quartet is currently ranked as one of the top 10 in the World of Barbershop having finished 9th in the 2002 International Competition held in Portland, Oregon.

Allen Gasper, a former professional opera singer with Masters degree in Voice is the Lead singer. Allen is a renowned attorney in the Colorado Springs area, although we don't hold that against him. He is a certified "Singing" Category Judge and is a member of the Plano, Texas and Colorado Springs, Co. Chapter. Allen is the quartet's only bonafide "Cajun".

Savvy

he four members of Savvy all sang with San Diego Chorus, which Kim directed as well. The chorus was a frequent international medalist and Savvy credited the chorus' support for much of the quartet's success. Called "a special quartet," Savvy exemplified Sweet Adelines at its best - they sang exceedingly well, were active members on all levels, were true friends and shared their love of singing with all.

Connie (not related to Sandy) is the only Sweet Adeline to boast four quartet gold medals: She won first in 1972 with 4th Edition, obtained her second as replacement tenor in High Society, her third here, and her fourth with Fanatix in 2001.

Kim, a popular coach as well as successful chorus director, has three quartet gold medals (High Society, a cappella Gold).

Sadly, Savvy retired shortly after winning, when illness claimed the life of Tippi Sanders, one of Sweet Adelines' finest bass voices.

Scales of the City

We're Scales of the City, a San Francisco co-ed a cappella group that performs all around the Bay Area. Based on the model of a collegiate glee club, we're a group of performers who love singing pop music from our childhoods and today, with a sprinkling of showtunes just for kicks. We're all about making great music to share, and having a great time doing it.

Scandinavian Womens Chorus

In 1984 several Rhode Island members of the Eastern Division Women's Chorus of the American Union of Swedish Singers (AUSS) decided to form their own chorus in Rhode Island. Under the sponsorship of the Verdandi Male Chorus, which had been in existence in 1892, they met and invited interested singers to join them and search for a director.

Since its formation the SWCRI has performed several times a year in concerts and as part of the American Union of Swedish Singers' sponsored conventions and singing festivals every two years, on an alternating basis.

We sing Scandinavian and English music for women's (SSA) chorus. We are a self-supporting organization, with funds coming primarily through performances and fundraisers. Every year the chorus sponsors the Kristina Greiner Memorial Scholarship, awarded to a young lady interested in Swedish music and culture. The candidates must be high school juniors or seniors, or pursuing their undergraduate degree, and an official Singer with the Chorus for at least one academic year.

Scenic City Chorus

Scenic City Chorus is based in Chattanooga, TN, and our 60+ members of all ages come from eastern Tennessee, northeastern Alabama, and northwestern Georgia. A wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles are represented among us, but together we share a common bond through music and performance.

Schmitt Brothers

1951 Championship quartet, who went on to appearances on the Ed Sullivan show, Arthur Godfrey and more, continuing to tour and perform into the 1980's! They have selected their favorite performances for this digitally remastered CD. With a marked emphasis on the classics of the era, including 'Red Red Robin' and 'Side By Side,' the Schmitt Brothers have a honeyed tone that exemplifies barbershop's sentimental best.

Schola Antiqua of Chicago

Chicago-based professional vocal ensemble, exclusively dedicated to the pre-1600 repertory, executed "with sensitivity and style" (Early Music America). Winner of the 2012 Noah Greenberg Award from the American Musicological Society for outstanding contributions to historical performing practices. Artist in Residence at the Lumen Christi Institute.

Schola Cantorum (Mountain View)

Founded in 1964 by the late Royal Stanton, the chorus has commissioned and performed numerous premieres, including works by Alva Henderson, Dirk Damonte, Joseph Jennings, Libby Larsen, Kirke Mechem and Theodore Toews. Collaborations with more than 30 musical organizations have included the Vince Guaraldi Trio, Wesla Whitfield and Michael Greensill, Chanticleer, The Albert McNeil Jubilee Singers, Coro Hispano de San Francisco, Rejoice Gospel Ensemble, The Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra, The Whole Noyse, Menlo Brass Quintet, the San Francisco Symphony, Master Sinfonia Chamber Orchestra and Redwood Symphony - a testament to the group's versatility and professionalism.

Schola Cantorum (Sacramento)

Sacred Heart's Schola Cantorum has appeared in concert with members of the Sacramento Symphony Orchestra, the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra and has been featured in the Sacramento Area Bach Festival and the 1999 Western Division Conference of the American Guild of Organists. They have been heard on broadcasts and tours in the United States, Canada, Spain England and Italy. The all-volunteer choir is composed of people of various ages and diverse interests who are drawn together for the sake of making beautiful music on a weekly basis. Schola Cantorum rehearses weekly on Wednesday evenings (7:00 PM to 9:30 PM) Schola has toured internationally having completed a performance tour of Austria in July 2009 with concerts in Vienna, Graz and Salzburg followed by a return to the Vatican to sing at the Papal Audience and on the Great Altar of St. Peter's in 2013. Schola recently celebrated their 25th anniversary with a performance tour to Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden and Prague in June 2017.

Schola Cantorum of Boston

For the past 32 years, Schola Cantorum has been recognized for lively and evocative performances of Renaissance Sacred Music. Singing without a conductor, the group brings an intimacy and excitement to this lovely repertoire. With Joel Cohen, we have performed at Tanglewood and served as the chorus for the Boston Camerata, winning several prizes for recordings ranging from Early American Shaker Music to Spanish Music from the New World. Schola Cantorum has also sung at the Boston Early Music Festival.

Schola Cantorum of Sacred Heart Church

Schola Cantorum is a mixed choir (SATB) from Sacred Heart Church in Sacramento, California. The all-volunteer ensemble, founded in 1992 by Donald Kendrick, Music Director of Sacred Heart Church, sings each Sunday at the 11 AM liturgy and for special feasts throughout the liturgical year

. Sacred Heart's Schola Cantorum has appeared in concert with members of the Sacramento Symphony Orchestra, the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra and has been featured in the Sacramento Area Bach Festival and the 1999 Western Division Conference of the American Guild of Organists. They have been heard on broadcasts and tours in the United States, Canada, Spain England and Italy. The all-volunteer choir is composed of people of various ages and diverse interests who are drawn together for the sake of making beautiful music on a weekly basis.

SCHOLA Cantorum of Santa Fe

For 30 years the Schola Cantorum of Santa Fe has shared the sounds of sacred music masterpieces in the chapels, missions, cathedrals and basilicas New Mexico and Colorado locally, and Italy and Ireland internationally. Schola is known locally as "Santa Fe's Sacred Music Ensemble" and "Santa Fe's favorite ensemble."

Dr. Billy Turney founded Schola in 1990 during his 25-year tenure as principal organist and Director of Music of the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis in Santa Fe. With 37 continual years of active sacred music duties at the Cathedral, he knows nearly every acoustical nuance of that sacred space.

Turney is a Santa Fe native and began his music studies with the Sisters of the Loretto Academy at a young age. He experienced the Sisters singing the chants of Vespers in the Loretto Chapel, an experience that shaped his sacred music career.

Turney studied Gregorian chant and polyphonic music of the Renaissance at the Vatican at the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, and has the unique perspective of presenting this special sacred music in its' intended context and environment.

Schola Cantorum on Hudson

Fundamental to Schola's core values is the belief that music has a unique power to affect the human heart and soul, inviting each of us to become fully aware, mindful individuals.

It is part of Schola's mission to extend the role of Art beyond that of its own intrinsic value, leveraging it to bring visibility and expansive thinking to issues of human significance.

The areas of social significance selected for full-season thematic exploration are supported by advisory task force activity and podcast promotion.

Schola Nova

Schola Nova is a repertory choral ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of sacred music from all historical periods with an emphasis on a cappella singing. We are Artists in Residence at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Easthampton, MA.

Schuylkill Choral Society

he Schuylkill Choral Society, formerly the Schuylkill County Community Chorus, was formed in 1973 by its founder and first conductor James Rickley with the help of the group's first accompanist Miriam Small. The original group consisted of thirty members mostly from local church choirs and students of Mr. Rickley. The original rehearsals were held at the Catholic War Vets in Pottsville. The group's first public performance was held for the residents of Rest Haven in Schuylkill Haven. Francis Portland assumed the conductor's stand during the late 1970s and introduced the chorus to its first major work, Handel's Messiah. Catherine Zimmerman followed as conductor during the early 1980s. Under her leadership, the group continued to expand its repertoire, including a performance of Brahms's Requiem. During the mid 1980s Dr. Mark P. Thomas assumed the position of conductor and music director. He continues in that role today.

Scioto Valley Chorus

The Scioto Valley Chorus (SVC) is one of the most exciting musical organizations in the Central Ohio Arts Community. Chartered in 1988, the chorus now boasts 100+ members of all ages, interests, and occupations. Th tie that binds us is a love of four part harmony, a desire to be an entertaining and exciting chorus, and a love and support for each other as a "family" of singers.

SVC is a member of Sweet Adelines International (SAI), an organization of 25,000 women worldwide dedicated to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances. Each year, SAI's 600+ choruses compete in their local regions. SVC competes annually against choruses in the Harmony Heartland Region #4, an area that encompasses parts of Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Alabama. The first time the chorus competed was in 1988, the year SVC was founded. The chorus was named the Novice Champion and came in sixth place overall. Since that time, the chorus has never placed lower than fifth overall.

Scottsdale Chorus

Scottsdale Chorus claimed the title of 2011 International Champion Chorus at the Sweet Adelines International Convention and Competition held October 19 - 23, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. Director, Lori Lyford, led the chorus of 116 competing members to a record-breaking total of 3077 points in a competition that included 32 other choruses from around the world.

The Scottsdale Chorus has been entertaining audiences for over 40 years. Their exuberant Director, Lori Lyford, a life-time music educator, is the choral director at Chandler High School. In the Sweet Adeline organization, Lori has earned Master Director status, shares her expertise as an International Music Faculty member and has coached choruses throughout the United States and abroad.

Sea Breeze Harmony

Women singers creating fun and friendships while learning and performing barbershop music and harmonies. Sea Breeze Harmony Chorus is an affiliated chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a non-profit educational organization based in Tulsa, Okla. Visitors and women singers are welcome to join the fun of barbershop singing

Seaglass Chorale

Founded in 1993 by Artistic Director Jean Strazdes, the Seaglass Chorale is a non-auditioned adult choral group of 50-60 voices that has established itself as a voice to be heard! The chorale represents some 20 southern Maine communities and regularly performs throughout the area, with concerts in Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Wells, Sanford, Saco, and other regional venues. We are well supported by our longtime accompanist, Kimberly Karchenes.

Internationally acclaimed, Seaglass Chorale has traveled to Europe twice, performing in Rome, Venice, Innsbruck, and Budapest. In September of 2004, choristers proudly led the musical prelude at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC.

The uniqueness of Seaglass events stems not only from the quality of its performances and the generous response of the community, but from its demonstrated connectivity to the community through its benefit concerts. Benefiting organizations include Habitat for Humanity, St. Thomas School in Sanford, the Sanford/Springvale Food Pantry, York County Shelters, Wells Historical Society, Noble High School, Child Abuse Prevention Council, and many others.

The chorale is often called upon in celebration of such diverse community events as the Nasson College Community Center dedication, Franciscan Monastery Anniversary, Laudholm Farms Building Inaugural, Holy Family Church (Sanford) Jubilee, and the Sanford Mainers baseball team playoffs. In short, no other regional group integrates more fully in its diversity of intended audiences, music, events, and venues - always with its mission focus of performance opportunities through community service.

SeaNote

SeaNote is an a cappella band that came together in mid-2013 from two different college a cappella groups at the University of Washington in Seattle (Furmata & Awaaz). The quintet strives to put a fresh and unique spin on new and old Top 40 hits through incorporating each members musical niche, whether it be classical, jazz, hip hop, rap, pop, alt-rock, or soul. SeaNote loves making great music, having an awesome time, and hopes to entertain a cappella enthusiasts everywhere! You can catch SeaNote year round performing at local gigs, UW functions and charity events all over the Greater Seattle Area.

Seatown Sound

Seatown Sound is a refuge for a cappella nerds for whom college is only a happy memory. Part social group, part professional chorus, our goal is to bring community members together to create and perform a unique variety of challenging choral pieces. Our group draws inspiration from independently-labeled artists, popular and traditional works, as well as the work of members and friends. United by our love of music, we've created a collaborative community of talented performers.

Seattle Bach Choir

In 1984, Dr. Wallace Golecke founded the Seattle Bach Choir with the idea that performances by the group would highlight the works of composers of the Baroque period, and Johann Sebastian Bach in particular. Under the direction of Louis Magor, Dr. Gregory Kent Vancil, Dr. Anne Lyman, and our newest director Daniel A Mahraun, the repertoire of this chamber choir has expanded to include music from the Medieval period through very recent years, including some premiere performances of works by current composers. It continues to be our goal to present high quality performances of music that is not often performed, but that is significant within the canon of choral literature. While many of our performances are primarily of music performed either by a cappella choir or with piano, we also perform pieces with orchestra, such as Haydn's Mass in Time of War, Handel's Dixit Dominus, and the St. John Passion and Mass in B Minor of our namesake, J. S. Bach. Our programming is accessible for audiences who are hearing their first choral music program, or those who are seasoned choral music aficionados.

The Seattle Bach Choir programs music that is especially interesting and beautiful, but not always frequently performed. This includes music from well known composers in addition to music from those composers who are not yet well known, but who should be. It is our interest to perform a balance of music from the Renaissance to music of today, and that has been our consistent offering in our programs for the past several years.

Among the many offerings of the past several years are compositions by Dufay, Josquin, de la Rue, Victoria, Palestrina, Schein, Schutz, Byrd, Gibbons, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Strauss, Verdi, Poulenc, Pizzetti, Harris, Eben, Musgrave, Ives, Hawley, Stanford, Kechley, Lauridsen, Youtz, and many, many others. We have uncovered works long-buried and hosted some northwest premieres and world premieres.

Seattle Chamber Singers

Orchestra Seattle and the Seattle Chamber Singers form a partnership unique among Pacific Northwest musical organizations, combining a 70-member orchestra with a 55-voice chorus to perform oratorio masterworks alongside symphonic repertoire and world premieres by Seattle-area composers.

Seattle Children's Chorus

In 1997, director Kris Mason and the board of Seattle Children's Chorus pursued an opportunity to serve the Puget Sound area children's choir community by hosting a festival for young, newly formed children's choirs The Seattle Children's Chorus hosted the Puget Sound Children's Choral Festival at Fort Worden in Port Townsend, Washington, in June, 1997, which included a grand performance in the McCurdy Performing Arts Pavilion.

In June of 1998, the Chorus fulfilled one of its long time dreams as they embarked on their first overseas tour to England , performing in London and southern England and participating in a week of concerts and events at the MusicMakers Festival in Bournemouth, England . The Chorus (with choristers ages 10-18) received top honors as Senior Youth Choir of the Year, competing against all-high school groups.

Seattle Choral Company

The Seattle Choral Company is committed to being a voice of excellence in choral singing--in all its diversity--as an experience that builds and enriches community.

Seattle Girls' Choir

Founded in 1982, SGC provides a comprehensive and progressive choral education with an emphasis on classical music and ensemble performance, music theory and composition for girls in the Puget Sound region between the ages of 6 and 18. During their years with the choir, the girls gradually acquire musical and performance skills appropriate for their level of development, from the youngest singers in our Dolcine choir, ages 6-7, to our most accomplished high school aged Prime Voci choir. The choir regularly collaborates with other Seattle area arts organizations and performs at some of the most prestigious national and international choral festivals and competitions.

Seattle Jazz Singers

The music of jazz in the Pacific Northwest and on the West Coast has taken on a new dimension with the appearance of one of the newest and most exciting vocal groups on the scene today... the Seattle Jazz Singers.

The Seattle Jazz Singers, mostly former members of the Edmonds Community College's internationally acclaimed jazz choir Soundsation, were brought together by Soundsation founder and former director, Frank DeMiero.

Seattle Jewish Chorale

Seattle Jewish Chorale is an auditioned community choir whose mission is to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds with the beauty and diversity of the Jewish music experience. We sing in English, Hebrew, Ladino and Yiddish. Seattle Jewish Chorale preserves, celebrates and advances the cultural heritage of world Jewry and fosters unity, understanding and respect within the Jewish community as well as between Jews and the wider community.

Seattle Labor Chorus

The Seattle Labor Chorus was formed in March 1997 for a performance at the Northwest Folklife Festival with Pete Seeger and several other well-known folksingers. Since then, the chorus has performed for the King County Labor Council, Washington State Labor Council, and many local unions, as well as in concert with folk musician Charlie King. Recent performances include the 50th-anniversary conference of the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions, the AFL-CIO rally to protest the World Trade Organization, and the Western Workers Heritage Festival. Directed by Janet Stecher from 1997-2019, an experienced vocal performer and recording artist (in the duo Rebel Voices), the chorus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to economic and social justice, and the fundamental right of all workers to organize as a means of securing a living wage. Membership is open and there are no auditions. Officers are elected annually by the members. While the chorus primarily serves the labor community, its repertoire reflects the concerns of all who wish to promote a healthier, more equitable society.

Seattle Ladies Choir

Seattle Ladies Choir (SLC) is open to all self-identified women over the age of 21 and provides a diverse, talented group of women the opportunity to learn and perform contemporary choral songs. The choir promotes practices that are inclusive, safe, and supportive. Our guiding principles include bonding over the joys of music, empowering a strong sense of community, and sharing these positive experiences with the greater Seattle audience.

Seattle Men's Chorus

Founded in 1979, Seattle Men's Chorus has grown to become an internationally-respected music organization and one of the world's largest LGBTQ Men's Choruses with over 360 members.

SMC has toured the globe with appearances in Germany, Australia, England, Spain, New Zealand, The Netherlands, and Canada. The Chorus has also performed at famed venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Westminster Hall in London. Music works have been commissioned from such composers as John Corigliano (Grammy Award, 1997), Gian Carlo Menotti, Robert Moran, and Conrad Susa.

We have had the great fortune of performing with stars of stage and screen including Debbie Reynolds, Harvey Fierstein, Megan Mullally, Rosemary Clooney, Kristin Chenoweth, Megan Hilty, and Leslie Jordan

Seattle Metropolitan Glee Club

With roots back to 1995, and established as a non-profit in 2001, Seattle Glee Clubs is a community of individuals who share a passion for producing and sharing music. Our organization is grounded in a deep respect and love for the value of every human being. We believe that music has the power to unify. We raise up our collective voices to inspire joy, beauty and hope.

Seattle Glee Clubs comprises the Seattle Metropolitan Singers and the Offbeats. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize this is an evolving process. It requires intention and attention to member recruitment, musical selections, and audience outreach.

Seattle Metropolitan Singers

The Met is one of two choirs under the Seattle Glee Clubs umbrella. Established as a non-profit 501(c) organization in 2001, Seattle Glee Clubs is committed to creating a welcoming environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize this is an evolving process. It requires intention and attention to member recruitment, musical selections, and audience outreach.

Seattle Peace Chorus

The mission of the Seattle Peace Chorus (SPC) is to communicate through music the desire for a just and peaceful world; to consistently present SPC's message through choral excellence and nonviolent activism; to celebrate life in all its diversity; to build and sustain harmonious relationships and cultural bridges locally and globally.

The Seattle Peace Chorus was founded in 1983 under the leadership of Helen Lauritzen (SPC Director, 1983-2000). The founding of the Chorus was inspired by Target Seattle, a region-wide activity formed to raise awareness about the growing threat of nuclear war in that era. Helen's involvement in the effort led to further dialogue about the nuclear threat, and the need to offer peace activists a way to communicate a positive vision of the future - a way to express musically their desire for peace. In Helen's words: "...this (the chorus) seemed like a way to do it joyously." By reaching out through music and making personal connections, the chorus hoped and continues to hope now to make a difference.

Seattle Pro Musica

This distinguished ensemble consists of 80 talented singers from diverse backgrounds with a shared passion for beautiful and precise expressions of classical music. Seattle Pro Musica also has three smaller ensembles: Vox (our mixed voices chamber ensemble), Chroma (our select SSAA ensemble), and Orpheon (our select TTBB ensemble). They perform under the direction of award-winning conductor and artistic director, Karen P. Thomas.

Seattle SeaChordsmen

We are Seattle's All-Gender, All-Voice Barbershop group! Traditionally we are a low voices group, but we welcome anyone! There's no pressure with an audition. If you sing in the shower, you can sing with us! We would love to see you on a Tuesday night soon.

Seattle Shores Chorus

Seattle Shores Chorus is a barbershop chorus for women of all ages and abilities. Founded in 1953, we were the first chapter of Sweet Adelines International established in the Pacific Northwest. We rehearse Tuesday evenings in Shoreline, Washington, and sing for a variety of audiences around the Puget Sound area. We welcome new members -- please contact us to learn more!

Seattle Symphony Chorale

The Seattle Symphony Chorale, the official chorus of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, consists of approximately 120 volunteer singers chosen by audition.

Seattle Women's Chorus

Since the first concert in 2002, Seattle Women's Chorus has quickly grown to become one of the region's most prominent singing groups. With 250 members, SWC is one of the world's largest LGBTQ women's choruses.

More than simply a music organization, SWC and its small ensemble, Sensible Shoes, are voices for LGBT advocacy in the community and across the country. The Chorus has had the pleasure of performing with respected artists including country music sensation, Chely Wright, actress Kathy Najimy, comedy duo Dos Fallopia, and musicians such as Vicci Martinez and Bernice Johnson Reagon

Second City Chorus

The 2nd City Chorus was founded in 1996 and has earned the distinction as one of Rockford's premier musical ensembles. As part of the Barbershop Harmony Society, the Rockford Metro Chapter has competed in many Society competitions and has was won the Small Chorus champingship in the Illinois District as well as the Illinois District Most Entertaining Chorus! In June of 2017 the Barbershop Harmony Society made a radical decision and called it "Everyone in Harmony". This new vision allowed woman to join the Society as full members. The Illinois District Fall Contest crowed the 2nd City Chorus as the First Mixed Chorus Champiions. The men and women of the 2nd City Chorus come from all walks of life - we are teachers, engineers, salesmen, pilots, mechanics, counselors, doctors, nurses and retirees. The one thing we all have in common is a tremendous love for music in the Barbershop style! Under the direction of Joe Tomecek, the group meets every Tuesday evening between 7:00 and 9:30 pm at the Christ United Methodist Church Church located at the northeast corner of Highcrest and Alpine Streets in Rockford. All singers, regardless of experience are welcome to visit and explore membership in our group!

Second Edition

In late summer 1986, The Second Edition quartet formed. A few months later, they entered the fall Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) (S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A., Inc. at that time) Cardinal District (CAR) Quartet Contest and won. Shortly thereafter, tenor Allen Hatton left the group due to t In the summer of 1988, the quartet once again placed 2nd at the BHS International contest this time held in San Antonio, TX. One year later in Kansas City, MO, The Second Edition won the 1989 BHS International Quartet Championship! They were 20 (Doug), 21 (David), 22 (Fred) and 24 (Jamie). The quartet performed together all over the world, until retiring in the early 1990's.