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Barbershop music,
with its close, unaccompanied four-part harmonies and ringing chords, is a uniquely American folk art. For many years people believed that barbershop harmony was
best suited to men’s voices. Not so! Anything as nostalgic, as poignantly sweet, as
romantically and historically interesting as barbershop harmony-- anything as colorful and
fascinating in its costuming and dramatic possibilities--has certain and potent appeal for
women.
North Pacific Region 13 is part of Sweet Adelines
International, a nonprofit music
education organization for women. Founded in 1945, today the
organization has more than 30,000 members all over the world and
a mission to advance the musical art
form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. The
International Champion Quartet for 2008 is
Four Bettys
and the 2009 International Champion Chorus is the
Harborlites Chorus. These singers will hold their titles
until November, 2008, when, in Honolulu, HA, the 2009 international champions will be
chosen.
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