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            About Barbershop Harmony

The Sound Celebration Chorus would be delighted to have you come and visit us at ANY rehearsal!

Guests are ALWAYS welcome! Questions? Contact Lori Strode for rehearsal information.

What part do I sing?

f you have never sung four-part harmony, barbershop style, you probably want to know what is so special about picking a part. We do not have the usual soprano and alto designations. We have these four parts:

LEAD sings the melody line most of the time; the lead sings with authority and the lead section often determines the chorus's personality.

TENOR sings harmony, usually above the lead part.

BARITONE sings harmony, sometimes above and sometimes below the lead; is said to be the "glue" between the lead and bass parts.

BASS sings a low, full harmony part that rounds out the barbershop sound.

Each new guest will spend a few minutes with the director who will help you to determine which part is best for you. This is NOT an audition, just making sure you start off on the best place for you. You may want to try more than one part. Just speak with the director.

Do I have to audition?  

You can visit as many times as you like but to become an official Sweet Adeline singer, an audition is required.

Auditioning for the Sound Celebration Chorus is quite simple. To audition, you must have been to 3 rehearsals out of 5. When YOU are ready, let the director or membership chairman know. This is not a painful process!!! At the audition there will be a person from each part for you to sing with, including your own. The Sound Celebration Chorus is looking for someone who can sing and hold her part against the 3 other parts.

After all, this is a learning/teaching organization.

Questions? Contact us today!

 


 

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