Fox Valley Chorus
News
The Fox Valley Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines, Int’l, under the direction of Heather Johnston, won first place in the regional Sweet Adelines chorus competition on Saturday, May 17 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 will be representing Region 22 at International Competition in October of 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 November of 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
The Fox Valley Chorus has approximately 45 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 Green Bay, Shawano, 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 Lutheran Church 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.
Sweet Adelines, International is an organization of women who sing four-part harmony a capella in the barbershop style. The Fox Valley Chorus is one of 16 Sweet Adelines International choruses that participated in the Mid-America Region 22 Convention and Competition in Green Bay, May 15-18. More than 600 women from throughout the state and portions of Upper Michigan, Iowa and Illinois performed in both chorus and quartet competition.
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. 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.
Events
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The Fox Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines will be presenting its annual show on Saturday, October 11 at 3:00 p.m. at Xavier Fine Arts Theatre in Appleton. The show is titled "At Last", and will also feature performances by area high school vocalists competing for cash scholarship awards. Ticket prices range from $10- $15 and can be purchased in advance or at the door. For further ticket information, call 982-5639
2008
July 11th and 12, Brat Fry, New London Chair-Theresa
July 19, Brat Fry, Appleton Chair-Karen
July 25 and 26, Brat Fry, New London Chair-Theresa
August 5, Winnebago County Fair performance. 6:30 p.m.
August 8 and 9 , Brat Fry, New London – Part Z chair
August 16, Brat Fry, Appleton Chair-Karen
August 22, Timber Rattlers
August 26, Riser Placements with Joan B
August 29 Brat Fry, Appleton Chair-Karen
September 5-6, - Coaching with Tori Postma
Sept. 19 and 20, Brat Fry, New London Chair-Joanie
September 19-21, 08 Fall Regional School
October 3 and 4, Brat Fry, New London Chair-Joanie
Oct 10, Dress Rehearsal for Fall Show
Oct. 11, Fall Show-Xavier
November 3-9, 08 International Convention
2009
January 23-25, 09 Winter School
February – Visual Coach
March 27-28, Coaching with Tori Postma
May 15-17, Regional Competition
September 18-19, Fall Regional School
September 25-26, Caching with Tori Postma
October 6, Chorus Send Off / Family Night
October 20, International (Harmony Classic Chorus
Contests)
October 21, International (Quartet Semi-Finals)
October 22, International (Chorus Semi-Finals )
October 23, International (Quartet Finals )
October 24, International (Chorus Finals)