What are regional and international convention and competition?
To perpetuate barbershop harmony and continue educating all members in this art form, each region holds an annual Regional Chorus and Quartet Competition. This event is scheduled in the spring and serves as an opportunity to meet other Sweet Adelines in the region as well as enjoy the camaraderie of your own chorus members in a weekend get-away setting. The winners of each region then perform at International Competition. Each contestant sings two songs (usually one up-tune and one ballad). The songs are judged in four categories by Sweet Adeline judges who have been trained in their respective categories. Preparing for competition is a challenge we thrive on, even as we work hard and sometimes have extra rehearsals. There are also financial responsibilities involved for travel, hotel and registration fees. Some of these expenses are defrayed by financial assistance from the chorus, but individual members are expected to pay most of the cost of attending and participating in competitio
