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Sweet Adelines from around the world shared memories of the barbershoppin' life. Sing in their shoes and read their stories!

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Presenting... Stories from Sweet Adelines

That time you lost your shoes backstage and a stranger came to your rescue. The first time you sang onstage with your quartet…in those wild costumes, with that hairstyle that was cool at the time. That time you were star struck at the International Convention when you met your barbershop inspiration in the elevator.

Select the image(s) below to view stories from Sweet Adelines!

Baby Set
Next on stage we welcome the Harmony Highlights or... the babies?

Read more about "The Baby Set" performed by Harmony Highlights quartet.
AcaJam Talk of Tulsa
We've all heard the term "Aca-Amazing" from the Pitch Perfect movie franchise, but have you heard of "Acajamming?"

Read more about Talk of Tulsa's event "AcaJam, Tulsa" with Deke Sharon.
Nancy 75th Story
"I couldn’t be happier. I quickly grew to love this group of singers!"

Read all about when Nancy (recently) joined Sweet Adelines.
Takin' a chance quartet
"Where else can one receive six standing ovations in one weekend?”

At Regional Contest! Read more of Takin’ A Chance Quartet’s story.
Toula Oberlies
"Those of us involved in the staging of this event loved working and being together."

Toula Oberlies organized the annual Lobby Shows at International Convention & Competition. Read more about the excitement and success of these Thursday evening shows.
Judy Vaeth
“I never imagined I would ever be competing on an international stage.”

Read Judy Vaeth’s full story about her “exhilarating experience” on stage!
Jill Zalokar Story
“I was hooked and the rest is history!”

Jill Zalokar remembers how much fun she had at her first competition. Was it the costumes that reeled her in? Read her story to find out!
Forever Grateful Nina Comanto
"Sweet Adelines has enhanced my life in so many ways..."

Read more about why Nina Comanto is “forever grateful” for Sweet Adelines!
Kathy Banchand Spirit of the Gulf Chorus
"Sweet Adelines...A Unity of Purpose, Love, and Friendship."

As a 40-year member, Kathy Bachand finds it difficult to choose one memory from her “lifelong memories of Sweet Adelines.” Find out which moving memory she chose to share!
Costume Changes Variations Quartet
Imagine finding out you were wearing each other’s costumes while entering the traffic pattern!

Read the full story on why members of Variations Quartet “felt strange” in their costumes.
Barbara Tame 75th Story
“The show must go on!”

Sweet Adelines across the world can relate to this on a personal level from costume malfunctions, last minute choreography changes or in Barbara Tame’s case… a brown out during international competition!
Barbro Westin First Swedish Chorus 75th Story
"The audience went nuts when we came on stage and sang!"

Barbro Westin remembers the thrill of being “one of 17” to bring Sweet Adelines to Sweden.
Bonnie Boon 75th member story
"I was so impressed and in awe..."

Bonnie Boon was “so impressed” at how Speed of Sound could “look and sound fantastic… at 8:30 in the morning!”
75th Story Nina Widfeldt
"Singing together is a fabulous way to make new friends and to create amazing possibilities."

Gothia Show Chorus member Nina Widfeldt shares how 35 years as a Sweet Adeline brought her amazing friends from around the world.
River City Sound Co quartet story
"We had never heard anything like them, and we were mesmerized."

River City Sound Co. quartet lead Linda Tracy remembers being “totally awestruck” preparing for competition.
Chrissie LaHiff turns 100
"There is nothing like the Sweet Adelines."

Chrissie LaHiff enjoyed decades of singing in six different Sweet Adeline choruses including Oregon Coast and Pride of Portland which recently celebrated her 100th birthday. See birthday photos and read all about Chrissie's extraordinary life!
“Sing with the Queens”
“Sing with the Queens”

Carolyn Benkowitz didn’t let laryngitis get in her way of this amazing opportunity!
Doris White's 75 years of wonderful memories
During Doris White’s “Many Years of Wonderful Memories..."

A special appearance was made by the seven dwarves!
"The Mean Green Machine” Chorus
“It wasn’t easy being green!”

Read about “The Mean Green Machine” Chorus’s eventful performance at the 1982 Leadership Seminar.
Debbie Castle Capital City Chorus
"I am so glad Sweet Adelines came into my life."

Debbie Castle shared pictures of the "beautiful souls" she has met and sung with over the course of her Sweet Adelines career.
Robin Jacksonville Harmony Chorus
"I experienced what I can only describe as magic."

Robin (Jacksonville Harmony Chorus) sends a special anniversary wish to Sweet Adelines.
Crystal Collection Quartet Story
"Now that's a true friend!"

Members of Crystal Collection Quartet include LaRee Eckman (tenor), Marylyn Douthit (lead), Lisa Jones (baritone), and Becky Wilkins (bass).
That Other Quartet Road Trip Adventures
"Maybe we’ll 'accidentally' miss an exit or two next trip just to spend more time together."

It's the journey, not the destination. Read how That Other Quartet takes the saying to heart...not always on purpose!
Monday Memory Betty Lou Coleman
"50 years and still lovin’ Sweet Adelines!"

From California to Kentucky, Betty Lou Coleman (Pride of Kentucky Chorus) has sung and danced her way around the barbershop world for 50 years!

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