Chorus Information
San Francisco Sound Wave Chorus (Sweet Adelines International)
Leslie Dalton, Director
Information last updated: 2010-07-08
Status:
Archived
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, community, recreational, and special interest women's chorus, open to the general public. Members are from all parts of the Bay Area--Marin to lower Peninsula and East Bay. Age 18 years and over, all walks of life. Primarily to sing barbershop harmony arrangements of songs. |
|---|---|
| Web Address: | http://www.sfsoundwave.org |
| Year Estab: | 1955 |
| Mission: | To enhance the American music art form of barbershop harmony through education, thereby benefitting the local community. To teach and train members in singing four-part harmony, and to give public and private performances. To promote appreciation and interest in the barbershop harmony artform. |
| Emphasis: | Barbershop harmony unaccompanied vocal harmony with four-parts, different in sound from other choral groups. Songs will range from the turn of the century to very modern show tunes. |
| Size: | 35 |
| Concerts/Year: | 6-8. One major show; one competition; multiple small community performances. |
| Auditions: | Yes, at rehearsal, during break, after attendance for three weeks. Done by singing with other members to provide harmonic parts. Auditions are held at all times during the year. A potential member must have learned one chorus song and be able to maintain own voice part in harmony. |
| Dues: | $25 per month |
| Dress: | For major performances, a stage costume. For smaller daytime performances, casual black and white slacks and top. |
| Rehearsals: | Thursdays, 7:00 pm, St. Anne's Church, Lower level, 850 Judah St, San Francisco |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Musicals/Theater Barbershop |
Type of Chorus: | Women's Barbershop Singalong Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehearse City: | San Francisco | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | 1557 Sloat Boulevard, #157, San Francisco, 94132 |
|---|---|
| Phone: | (415) 665-7960 |
| Email: | chorus@sfsoundwave.org |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Quartets are formed at members’ discretion within the chorus for their own enjoyment and other performances/opportunities. |
|---|---|
| Discography: | A. None to date for purchase; B. Recorded two commercials for radio ad for local businesses. |
| Comments: | San Francisco International Airport Holiday program; multiple senior center performances; private engagements. |