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LOCAL CAROLINA STYLE CHORUS WOWS JUDGES

CONOVER

The Carolina Style Chorus of Sweet Adelines International took the bronze at the Harmony Classic Division A Competition July 14 in San Antonio, Texas. This 39 member chorus has been singing together since 1973, and this year wowed the judges and audience with their creative and musical 15 minute entertainment package.

The Carolina Style Chorus, lead by director Jean Danaher has been competing in their region for 10 years under Jean’s direction and has placed in the top five overall six times. They have also won the Small Chorus Division four times. Placing third this year in the Harmony Classic Division A Competition was a major achievement.

Members of the chorus include a mother and daughter combination as well as identical twin sisters who hold the director and assistant director positions. Members gather from 10 counties around western North Carolina to rehearse each week. They have also committed to performing at least five charitable events during the year, but are involved in several community events, such as the Crime Prevention Awareness Week for the Conover Police Department, the Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade in Newton and Conover, the Christmas Village Celebration in Shelby, the Lions Club Annual Dinner Meeting in Shelby and more.

Each fall, the chorus coordinates “The Festival of Tables” in their region and has become increasingly popular around the area, bringing in visitors who have driven over three hours to attend. The festival includes a table decoration contest and a fashion show that features clothing and commentary provided by a local ladies boutique, where models have ranged in age from 7 to 70. The fashion show is followed by an upbeat chorus performance, where all singers in the audience are asked to join in.

Sweet Adelines International has over 1,200 quartets around the world, over 600 choruses ranging in size from 15 to 200 members, and over 27,000 female members, all singing a capella harmony, barbershop style.

LOOKING…… FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT TO GIVE THIS YEAR??

WHY NOT A SINGING HOLIDAY GREETING BY SWEET ADELINES? BARBERSHOP AT IT’S BEST!!!

CAROLINA STYLE CHORUS WILL TAKE CARE OF YOUR GREETINGS TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH NO SHOPPING, NO WRAPPING AND NO WAITING IN LINES.

Choose from a list of holiday songs and carols AND for only $10.00 per song we will call the recipient and sing the song(s) you have chosen on the date and time you select.

SONG LIST:
1. “We Need A Little Christmas” - a bouncy tune that expresses the need for Christmas cheer, RIGHT NOW!
2. “’Twas The Night Before Christmas” - a comical song anticipating the arrival of Santa.
3. “Jingle Bell Rock” - an upbeat tune about the sound of jingle bells midst the frosty, wintry hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
4. “CHRISTmas” - a lovely melody emphasizing the need for Christ in our Christmas celebrations.
5. “Hey, Santa” – a “wish list” of rather costly gifts for the lady on Santa’s list.

“Grams” delivered on Mondays or Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST, and possibly Sunday afternoon upon request. Check our Website for additional information at: www.carolinastylechorus.org, contact Nancy at 828-478-9659.

In Spring 2006, Sweet Adelines’ regions around the world held their annual regional competitions. After the last competition was held and the scores tallied, the Carolina Style Chorus, based in Conover, North Carolina, ranked number 2 out of 233 choruses worldwide in the Small Chorus category. In July 2007, the top 5 small choruses will compete in the Harmony Classic, an International Small Chorus Competition. The competition will be held in San Antonio, Texas. In order to have as many of our members compete as possible and to raise necessary funds, we are asking for individual and corporate sponsorships. The levels of sponsorship are as follows:

Platinum: $1,000.00 +

Gold: $500.00 - $999.99

Silver: $250.00 - $499.99

Bronze: $100.00 - $249.99

Patron: $50.00 - $ 99.99

Friend: $25.00 - $ 49.99

Carolina Style Chorus is a 501(c)3 organization; therefore, your contributions are tax deductible. Please send your contribution to the following address:

Carolina Style Chorus
c/o Nancy Truitt, Treasurer
130 Valley Avenue
Lincolnton, NC 28092

Nancy will provide a receipt of your donation for tax purposes.

May your life be blessed with harmony!

Rehearsal Site: Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ
217 Second Ave., N.E. Conover, NC 28613
Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m.

Member of Sweet Adelines International
A worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance.

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