See the full list of educational programs in Region 12. 

 

Young Women in Harmony

Coming January 2012:

Young Women's Barbershop Harmony Workshop and Sweet Expectations Quartet Contest!

 

Meet Heavenly - our current YWIH Quartet Champions

 

 

Lisa Shortridge

Elizabeth Dyer

Allison Reason

Courtney Anderson

 

 

 

 

 

Our Young Women in Harmony Program engages young women in the musical art form of barbershop harmony, by providing quality musical education opportunities that are exciting and filled with fun. A specialized music workshop, ending with a performance opportunity for all attendees, is offered during the winter AIM weekend.  Quartets are also encouraged to participate in our Sweet Expectations contest in the evening, where they can compete for cash prizes.  During the spring we offer an area music festival where high school girls and local choirs receive vocal instruction and choreography coaching from the professional faculty in our Region. Through our exciting programs students make new friends, expand their musical knowledge, raise their performance skills, and share the joy that singing Barbershop brings.

 

 

How Can I Get Started?

If you are interested in receiving information about upcoming activities, add your name to the mailing list by contacting our coordinator, Cyndi Sharp.

 FREE Resources for Educators

Complimentary teaching materials, including sheet music and learning tracks, are available to music educators. We may also provide volunteer support from local Sweet Adeline choruses, quartets, or individual members.

	The Educator's Introductory Packet includes:   Brochure A brief overview of our program for young women.   Mini DVD (for educators) A short presentation by choruses, quartets and teachers who incorporate barbershop music into their school curriculum, highlighting the benefits of teaching and singing barbershop harmony.   Arrangements List A comprehensive  list of barbershop arrangements voiced for young women.  These individual octavos, as well as songbooks, are available for sale through Sweet Adelines International's Sales Department.

 

	The YWIH Educator Kit includes:   Mini DVD (for students) A short presentation by students highlighting the benefits of singing barbershop harmony.  Perfect for getting your students excited about Barbershop!   Student Songbook 1 The first of a series of three books with music voiced for young singers.  Songbook 1 contains 16 songs, including patriotic, holiday, novelty pieces, and three barbershop tags.   Learning Track CDs Four CDs with part-predominant tracks for each voice part, for each song in the Student Songbook.    Educator's Guide This helpful guide includes teaching instructions and performance suggestions for each song in the Student Songbook, making your lesson plans a snap.

To obtain these free educational materials please contact our Region 12 YWIH Coordinator, Cyndi Sharp.  Be sure and ask for your complimentary YWIH Education Packet and/or Education Kit.

 

You may contact Sweet Adelines International directly at (800) 992-7464. You may also reach the International Education Department by e-mail education@sweetadelineintl.org.