Windsong Chorus

Region 8's Third Place Small Chorus

Colorado Springs - May 2, 2009

Colorado Springs - May 2, 2009

The Windsong Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization of women committed to advancing the musical art of barbershop harmony through education and performances.

Established in 1973, the Windsong Chorus is based in Sterling, Colorado and is well known throughout Eastern Colorado, Western Kansas and Western Nebraska for their great singing and their creative and entertaining shows.

Members of the Windsong Chorus come from all over the tri-state area and range in age from the “young” to “the rest of us”. They include teachers, nurses, office workers, students, stay-at-home moms and retired women. Every Thursday night they come together to sing, laugh and learn more about the Barbershop craft.

Audiences of all ages are charmed by these exciting performers who present a mix of old and new songs in the barbershop style. Their unique sound mixed with fun choreography, beautiful costumes and lively humor makes the Windsong Chorus a favorite of audiences where ever they travel.

For more information about The Windsong Chorus contact Neala at 785-332-8996 or Susan at 970-345-6805.

SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL

If singing an exciting variety of choral music arranged in four-part harmony, with friends, sounds appealing to you, get acquainted with Sweet Adelines International.

Sweet Adelines International is a highly respected worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances. This independent, nonprofit music education association is one of the world's largest singing organizations for women. "Harmonize the World" is the organization's motto.

The international membership of nearly 30,000 women, all singing in English, includes choruses in most of the fifty United States, as well as in Australia, Canada, England, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Scotland, Sweden and the Netherlands. There are also prospective choruses in Denmark, Greece and United Arab Emirates. The organization encompasses more than 1,200 registered quartets and 600 choruses.

To learn more about Sweet Adelines International go to this website - http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/

Our Director

Neala Carmichael

Our Director

Neala Carmichael is in her 30th year of directing the Windsong Chorus. An exceptional musician, Neala teaches chorus members much more than the notes and words on the page. She is funny, warm and gracious and makes guests and members alike feel comfortable and welcome at every occasion. Her philosophy of Sweet Adelines is "keep it fun, keep learning and keep singing great music".

We invite you to visit us at any rehearsal. We meet every Thursday evening at Christ United Methodist Church in downtown Sterling, Colorado. Our members will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about our chorus and Sweet Adelines International and how you can join.

Contact us at 970-345-6805 or windsongchorus@hotmail.com

Windsong Chorus of Sweet Adelines International * Sterling * Colorado * 80751