"I consider my membership to be the greatest gift I ever gave myself."
Mary Murphy, Choral-Aires Chorus
“I am 24, and I love to sing now even more than I did 8 years ago. After I graduated high school, I found that I no longer had that congregation of kindred spirits in my life, that gathering of people who all loved what I loved. I missed it. I finally decided earlier this year that I'd had enough of settling for karaoke in dark, smoky bars, I searched the Web and found a familiar name, Sweet Adelines. When I found out it was a women's barbershop group, I jumped at the chance, and within two weeks of my first visit, I had passed my audition".
Jessica Acevedo, South Florida Jubilee Chorus
“Although I'm a very busy mom, I think doing something for myself is healthy and teaches my two young daughters that we should reach for the stars.”
Amy Risley, Scottsdale Chorus
"I've never met an ordinary Sweet Adeline. They are extraordinary to the core. If you don't believe me get to know any one of them well. You will discover a vast wealth of abilities and attributes which seem to increase with age. Although each is unique, amazingly different, the thread that runs through them is a love of four part harmony coupled with a fierce commitment to musical excellence."Melinda Reitman, Choral-Aires Chorus
“I wish I had done it 20 years ago.”
Rosemary Trimpe, Grand Rapids Chorus
“I have made so many wonderful new friends and the music runs through my head 24/7.“
Carole Ann Richards, Cincinnati Sound Chorus
“I enjoy the fun and fellowship of the ladies, and the beautiful music. Many of the members in my group I have now known for years and feel comfortable singing with them. I consider my time with them to be much needed therapy!”
Robin Smith, Tri City Sound Chorus
”Singing is the best therapy for lifting spirits. The music creates a positive healing flow of energy from one person to another and it is a very powerful tool in creating stable mental and physical health. Music is known to reduce stress and balance the spirit.”
Susan Swertfager, South Valley Sound Chorus
“I'm a part of an awesome group of ladies. They work really hard at each rehearsal, but they have so much fun at the same time.”
Patti Bade, Spirit of Harmony Chorus
“When singing is in your soul, a person needs to feed it and Sweet Adelines is a banquet.”
Renee Summers, Song of the Prairie Chorus
“The [chorus] has given me the confidence that I can stand on, to not just be a better musician but to be a confident woman, mother, wife, and business owner. This group of women has made such a grand impact on my life in so many ways, in addition to my musicianship.”
Janelle Knespel-Carroll, The Blend Chorus
"I have been a Sweet Adeline for 33 years and I enjoy it just as much today as I did the first day I stepped in the door. It's more than just the singing. It has to do with the connection and love. You see it's not just the musical harmony, but it's the personal harmony. The friendships are real and deep. There is no bias or prejudice. There is genuine concern in good times and bad. I can't imagine my life without these women and what they have given me. The music and the friends are truly gifts from God."
Pat Rotunno, Choral-Aires Chorus
