The Fox Valley Chorus has approximately 51 members who share a love of music and singing, who come from all walks of life and all areas of the Fox Valley, and as far away as Milwaukee, Green Bay, Shawano, Manitowoc and Wisconsin Rapids. The chorus presents an annual show each fall. They are always looking for opportunities to share their music.
The chorus holds weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays at the Grace LutheranChurch on Mason St. in Appleton at 7:00 p.m. All women interested in learning more about the Fox Valley Chorus and the art of singing four-part harmony barbershop style are welcome to visit at any time.
The Fox Valley Chorus has been a prominent member of the Fox River Valley musical community for over 35 years. The chorus is a member of Sweet Adelines International, which is an international organization of women whose purpose is to teach the American folk art of singing four-part harmony, barbershop style, and through performances to encourage a universal appreciation of the tradition of that music.
The Fox Valley Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines, International, under the direction of Heather Johnston, won first place in the regional Sweet Adelines chorus competition on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at the KI Center in Green Bay. Scoring a total of 604 points in categories which include Music, Sound, Showmanship and Expression. By scoring more than 600 points, director Heather Johnston achieved the status of Master Director in the Sweet Adelines organization.
The first-place winning chorus from each of 31 regions compete in an International Competition the following year. The Fox Valley Chorus was able to represent Region 22 at International Competition last October, 2009 in Nashville, TN. The Fox Valley Chorus has been privileged to represent Region 22 at International Competition on four previous occasions. Heather Johnston is also a member of the first place winning quartet NRG! from Region 22, and will be competing on the International stage in October of 2010 in Seattle, Washington.
Sweet Adelines International is an organization of women who sing four-part harmony a capella in the barbershop style. More than 600 women from throughout the state and portions of Upper Michigan, Iowa and Illinois performed in both chorus and quartet competition.
Sweet Adelines International is the largest women’s singing organization in the world, with chapters throughout the United States, as well as Australia, England, and Sweden to name a few.
Mailing address Fox Valley Chorus 137 Sixth Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935 Telephone Appleton (920) 734-5131 Oshkosh (920) 235-8146
