Sing in the New Year! Register for HTC's 'Sing Acappella Series '

Sing In the New Year with Free Voice Lessons

Sweet Adelines International’s Hickory Tree Chorus invites women singers in the north/central New Jersey area who want to improve their vocal skills to register for the chorus’s Sing A Cappella Series, 7:15 pm January 6, 13, 19, and 27 at 570 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ. The Hickory Tree Chorus is one of the hundreds of Sweet Adelines International choruses that make up this worldwide organization of women who sing four-part barbershop harmony.

Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her voice range with the help of Hickory Tree Chorus’s Music and Performance (MAP) team. Sing A Cappella participants will have the opportunity to work with Renee Porzel, Sweet Adelines International Certified Faculty, who will coach the chorus in Performance and Expression January 19. The other evenings, guests will work exclusively with Hickory Tree Chorus’s MAP team, and participate in portions of the chorus’s weekly rehearsals.

The Hickory Tree Chorus performs regularly throughout the community, produces an annual show, and awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to an area high school girl continuing her vocal music education in college.

Singing, performing and music education are only some of the benefits that members of Sweet Adelines International enjoy. Members experience genuine friendships, increased self-confidence, renewed vitality, and the unwavering motivation and inspiration of others that becomes invaluable.

For Sing A Cappella Series registration and directions contact Membership Chair, Dolly Power, at 908-307-6367 or members@hickorytreechorus.org. Visit on the web at hickorytreechorus.org

Museum Mayhem Show Tickets On Sale

The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International presents its 2009 annual show, Museum Mayhem, 3 and 7:30 pm, November 21, West Morris Mendham High School, 65 Main Street, Mendham, NJ.

The madness begins when the museum shuts down for the night and the chorus is locked inside! Spine-tingling harmonies by the award-winning Hickory Tree Chorus, WMMHS student singers, and guest men's quartet 'Round Midnight, the Barbershop Harmony Society's 2009 Mid-Atlantic District Champion.

Advanced tickets $20 adults, $18 seniors 62+, $10 youth 12 and under. All +$2 at the door.

E-mail: tickets@hickorytreechorus.org or phone 908-790-0334. More at hickorytreechorus.org

Meet and Greet at New Providence Farmer's Market

Members of the Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International perform and speak to women interested in membership 1:30-2:30 pm, October 7 and 14 at the New Providence Farmer's Market.On those same evenings, as well as October 21, at 7:30 pm the chorus hosts "seat-to-stage!" free classes for women interested in learning a fun-filled song to perform on-stage with the chorus on its annual November 21 show.

Hickory Tree Chorus performs popular music in four-part, a cappella harmony, barbershop style. Its 55 members hail from 40 area communities and rehearse 7:30 pm, Wednesdays, at 570 Central Avenue, New Providence.

The chorus also awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to an area high school senior girl pursuing vocal music studies in college. The chorus will be selling cookbooks at the Farmer's Market to help fund the scholarship.

The New Providence Farmer's Market is located in the Municipal Building parking lot on the corner of Elkwood Avenue and Academy Street.

For membership, performance and scholarship information about Hickory Tree Chorus visit hickorytreechorus.org or e-mail: info@hickorytreechorus.org

seat-to-stage! An Opportunity to Perform with Hickory Tree Chorus

seat-to-stage! is an opportunity for women to get out of the audience and onto the stage as a performer with the award-winning Hickory Tree Chorus on their November 21 original show, Museum Mayhem. After completing a series of three, free classes participants may experience the joy of singing a chord-ringing, fun-filled popular uptune in front of an audience of friends and family.

Georgette Chrystal, baritone of three-time Sweet Adelines International Regional Champion Quartet Escape, will host a series of three, free classes teaching women singers one of four a cappella voice parts. The ability to read music is helpful but not required. Like Hickory Tree Chorus members, participants will be aided by learning CD’s and sheet music, as well as patient, personal guidance.

seat-to-stage! free classes will be held three nights only — October 7, 14, and 21, 7:30 pm, 570 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ. Register with Membership Chair Dolly Power at 908-307-6367 or: members@hickorytreechorus.org. More information at www.hickorytreechorus.org

HickoryTree Chorus Honors 'Woman of Note'

Jeannette “Jeannie” Allen was named the year’s ‘Woman of Note’ by the Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International in ceremonies held September 12 at the Sheraton Parsippany during the annual education weekend of the Greater New York Region of Sweet Adelines International. Each of the fifteen regional chapters honored a member who has inspired others by their contributions to the organization.

Allen has been a member of the New Providence-based Hickory Tree Chorus chapter since 1971. She has held the offices of Chapter President, Treasurer (for several terms) and Secretary and has also served on most chapter committees at one time or another, most notably as Business Manager for the Show Committee and currently as Chair of the Costume Committee. She is a former bass Section Leader and a current member of the Music Team.

Allen also serves the fifteen chapters of the Greater New York Region as Regional Management Team Finance Coordinator. She served three terms as the Regional Convention Committee’s Assistant Competition Coordinator and the last three years as Competition Coordinator, a position appointed annually by the Sweet Adelines International Board of Directors. In that capacity she coordinates the Region’s annual chorus and quartet competition and convention.

In her hometown of Florham Park, Jeannie is both Cantor and Lector at Holy Family Parish where she also sings soprano in the parish choir. She was a Girl Scout leader, softball coach and has worked on the Election Board. She and her husband, Ken, are cancer survivors and annually participate in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life programs.

She works as an Office Manager, a job she accepted when her employer agreed to allow her time for her Sweet Adelines commitments.

For more about the real women, singing real harmony, and having real fun with Hickory Tree Chorus visit hickorytreechorus.org

HTC Members Attend Regional Workshops - The Morris County Daily Record

Female barbershop singers converge in Parsippany

By MATT MANOCHIO • STAFF WRITER • September 14, 2009

PARSIPPANY — They took to the stage Sunday in the Parsippany Sheraton and belted out barbershop quartet-style singing. At times, they formed a kick line.

And not one of the performers was male.

These barbershoppers were members of area chapters of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide organization of women singers dedicated to advancing the art of barbershop harmony singing.

Roughly 15 chorus chapters in the New York/New Jersey area, or Region 15, met at the hotel starting Friday for a weekend promoted with the slogan, "Real women. Real harmony. Real sound." About 200 people attended.

Women of all ages, many from Morris County, met to share stories, pass along tips and, most important, learn how to improve not just their singing, but performing chops.

"I love to sing. I sang all the way through school," Betty Clipman of Houston said before leading a workshop with the New Providence-based Hickory Tree Chorus.

She became a homemaker and "just missed the singing and the camaraderie of other women," she said. So she joined a local chapter of the Sweet Adelines and rose up the ranks to become an international board member. She flew in from Texas specifically to teach women how to improve their vocal and physical performances to better connect with audiences.

Lilas Schmidt and her daughter Carolyn Schmidt, both of Long Valley, and Carolyn's daughter Andrea Kahn, 23, of Brooklyn represented three generations of singing at Sunday's breakfast and workshop.

"I think it's really a great way for all of us to bond and a great creative outlet to relieve whatever stresses are going on in our lives," said Kahn, a Morris County native.

One of the Hickory Tree Chorus' newest members, Tina Petersen of Chatham Township, said joining has helped her battle against Lyme disease.

"I find the joy of singing with these women is wonderful medicine," she said. "It makes you feel good."

The local chapters compete against members within their region, and from there the winner goes on to an international competition. Scott Brannon, director of the Ridgewood-based Harmony Celebration Chorus, said his group won the regional contest and next year will compete in Seattle.

He said with the exception of the directors, all the singers are female.

Dana Dunlevy, a Hickory Tree Chorus member, said women who would like to join simply need to look up a chapter and attend a practice.

"They don't need formal musical training," said Dunlevy, of Florham Park. "If they can sing reasonably well, we can work with them."

Dunlevy said becoming proficient doesn't need to be an overnight process. She said sometimes it takes singers weeks to feel comfortable.

"We want them to be successful," Dunlevy said. "We want them to join."


Matt Manochio: 973-428-6627; mmanochi@gannett.com

Hickory Tree Chorus Awards Scholarship

Virginia Hixson of Bridgewater has been awarded the 2009 Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International Annual Scholarship. The chorus awards the $1,000 scholarship to an area high school senior girl with a good academic record and exceptional talent in vocal music who has applied for acceptance into a music program at a college or university.

Hixson is a June 2009 graduate of the Bridgewater-Raritan High School where she was a member of the Choir. She served as the Alto II section leader and was also accepted into the Chamber Choir where she sang alto II, and served as tenor section leader.

“I was the only ‘tenalto’ in my chamber choir,” says Virginia.

She also studied Music Theory and, as a senior, gave sight-singing lessons to freshmen and sophomore choir students. She is the youngest member of her church choir where she sings with her father, Dana Hixson. Virginia is currently the youngest member of the Hickory Tree Chorus, singing baritone. She performs regularly with the chorus and participated in both Regional and International competitions since joining the chorus in May 2007.

Hixson will attend The College of New Jersey in Ewing, NJ where she will major in mathematics and minor in music. Virginia has, since eighth grade, dreamed of becoming a mathematics teacher and now also dreams of becoming a Sweet Adelines International chorus director.

Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. Hickory Tree Chorus rehearses and welcomes guests Wednesdays in New Providence, NJ. For membership, performance, and scholarship information visit hickorytreechorus.org

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‘Sing with us’
Chorus seeks new voices
Published: Jun 19th, 7:07 AM
FLORHAM PARK - The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International is looking out for new members, said Dana Dunlevy, a Florham Park resident and member of the group.

“We are accepting registrations for our free ‘Sing A Cappella Series’,” said Dunlevy.

The summer session of vocal workshops will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 24 through July 8, at the New Jersey Youth Symphony Music Center, 570 Central Ave. in New Providence.

“Women will learn to sing chord-ringing, fun-filled, four-part, a cappella music in the barbershop style with a small group of other guests,” said Dunlevy.

A trained member of Hickory Tree Chorus’s music staff guides the group, she said.

“The sessions include a free voice-placement evaluation,” Dunlevy added.

The winter Sing Acappella Series has been wildly popular, she said, attracting more than a dozen guests, “six of whom joined the Hickory Tree Chorus and have already enjoyed singing in community performances.”

‘Joy To My Heart’

Tina Peterson of Chatham, a winter Sing A Cappella Series participant who joined the chorus in February, said of her experience, “I always loved to sing and found I was really sad when I was no longer singing with my girls at their ‘Mommy and Me’ music classes. I saw a flyer for Hickory Tree’s free Sing A Cappella Series and decided to come. I feel so lucky to have joined this award-winning chorus,” Peterson said. “Singing with the Hickory Tree Chorus has brought joy to my heart on a weekly basis. The fellowship of this warm, talented group of women is a real treasure on my ‘mom’s night out’.”

The Hickory Tree Chorus was awarded the bronze medal in the Sweet Adelines International’s Greater New York Regional chorus contest on March 28, in Philadelphia, Pa.

It was the 25th regional medal awarded the chorus, and the 12th under Master Director Carolyn Schmidt.

The singing group achieved the highest-ever score, performing the ballad “If You Love Me” and the up-tune “Lulu’s Back In Town.”

Making their stage debut in March were four new chorus members, graduates of the Hickory Tree Chorus’ January Sing A Cappella series of workshops. The women qualified to compete after dedicating eight weeks to perfecting notes, artistry, and choreography.

Membership Offer

Women who attend the first Sing A Cappella Series session on Wednesday, June 24, will receive a free first-month membership should they join the chorus by Wednesday, Sept. 30.

The chorus, which is nonprofit, was chartered in 1968.

It is an award-winning women’s chorus singing four-part a cappella harmony in barbershop style. The chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International.

The 70-plus members hail from more than 40 communities in New Jersey, from Wantage Township to the Toms River section of Dover Township and from Hackettstown to Staten Island, N.Y.

The women are dedicated, making the trip to New Providence each week for the chance to sing popular music, ballads, and novelty tunes in close harmony, improving their musical skills and performing throughout northern New Jersey.

To register for any or all of the Sing A Cappella Series summer sessions, e-mail members@hickorytreechorus.org or call (908) 307-6367.

The Minstrel presents Hickory Tree Chorus

The Minstrel presents Hickory Tree Chorus
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The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International performs 8 pm, Friday, June 26 at the Minstrel, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, NJ. The Minstrel is an acoustic music concert series sponsored by The Folk Project. Tickets available at the door for $7.00. For show information or directions call: 973/335-9489 or visit: The Minstrel

The chorus will perform selections from its repertoire of pop music, Broadway tunes, and ballads in four-part, a cappella harmony. Audience members will be invited to sing along during portions of the performance. Guest quartet, Just 4, is a crowd favorite performing a chord-ringing mix of uptunes, ballads, and smart parodies.

Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. The Hickory Tree Chorus invites women singers to visit any regular rehearsal, Wednesdays in New Providence. Their "Sing A cappella Series" of free vocal workshops runs June 24-July 8. Register for any or all sessions at members@hickorytreechorus.org or call 908-307-6367.

Sing Acappella Series of Vocal Workshops Starts June 24

The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International is accepting registrations for its free Sing Acappella Series summer session of vocal workshops running Wednesdays, 7:30pm, June 24-July 8, at the New Jersey Youth Symphony Music Center, 570 Central Avenue, New Providence, NJ.

Women will learn to sing chord-ringing, fun-filled, four-part, acappella music in the barbershop style with a small group of other guests, guided by a trained member of Hickory Tree Chorus's Music Staff. The sessions include a free voice-placement evaluation.

The winter Sing Acappella Series was wildly popular, attracting more than a dozen guests, six of whom subsequently joined the Hickory Tree Chorus and have already enjoyed singing in community performances.

Tina Peterson , one previous participant who joined the chorus (shown right with winter session alumni Amy Cousins and Martha Watson) says of her Sing Acappella Series experience, "I always loved to sing and found I was really sad when I was no longer singing with my girls at their Mommy & Me music classes. I saw a flyer for Hickory Tree's free Sing Acappella series and decided to come. I felt so lucky to join this award-winning chorus. Singing with Hickory Tree Chorus has brought joy to my heart on a weekly basis. The fellowship of this warm, talented group of women is a real treasure on my mom's night out."

Read Tina's full story, and that of other real women, singing real harmony, and having real fun with Hickory Tree Chorus under the "photos" link at hickorytreechorus.org

Women who attend the first Sing Acappella Series session on June 24 will receive free first-month membership if they join the chorus by September 30, 2009. Register for any or all of the Sing Acappella Series summer session by e-mailing members@hickorytreechorus.org or by calling 908-307-6367.

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Washington woman installed as management team member of Sweet Adelines International
by Warren Reporter
Saturday June 13, 2009, 7:55 AM

Pictured (clockwise from bottom left) are members of the 2009-2010 Hickory Tree Chorus Management Team: Janene DePalo, Michelle Metallo, Carlyn Barr, Lois Taylor, Mary Lou Van Handle, Denise Klaube, Karen Ayres, Kristen McDonald and Carolyn Schmidt.

Kristen McDonald of Washington was one of nine women installed June 3 as members of the 2009-2010 Management Team of the Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International.

The Hickory Tree Chorus, which rehearses in New Providence, is one of 15 choruses in the Greater New York Region of Sweet Adelines International hosting open house rehearsals in June.

Women are invited to discover the joy of singing chord-ringing, fun-filled music. For dates, times and directions, visit www.hickorytreechorus.org.

Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance.

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Sweet Adelines Invite Singers to Open House

Dana Dunlevy • Reader Submitted • June 4, 2009

The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International invites women to radiate their passion for singing by visiting an Open House rehearsal 7:15 pm, June 10, 17 and 24, at 570 Central Ave., New Providence.

Discover the joy of singing chord-ringing, fun-filled music in four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. The chorus performs popular uptunes, ballads and show tunes at community events, its annual show and in competition.

The chorus is one of 15 in the Greater New York Region of Sweet Adelines International hosting Open House rehearsals the month of June. One third of the champion chorus's 60 members hail from Morris County. Open House and other information at hickorytreechorus.org

PHOTO:
Members of the Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International perform May 30 at the Berkeley Heights Relay for Life under Master Director Carolyn Schmidt of Gillette.

Hickory Tree Chorus in The Alternative Press

HICKORY TREE CHORUS MEMBERS (l-r) Susan Williams, Carolyn Schmidt, Rita Peyton, Shayna Atkinson and Dana Dunlevy. Ms. Peyton and Ms. Atkinson are Berkeley Heights residents.

Berkeley Heights Honors Veterans In Annual Memorial Day Celebration
By Jenny Xia
5/27/2009

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On Memorial Day, Berkeley Heights Township paid tribute to America’s veterans by holding its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.

The parade began at 9:30 a.m. from the Berkeley Heights Rescue Squad situated off of Snyder Avenue. Sections of Springfield, Snyder and Plainfield Avenue were closed to clear a roadway for the parade.

The parade procession continued through downtown Berkeley Heights and stopped at Memorial Park, where crowds of Berkeley Heights residents waited to receive the paraders. A special motif of this year’s parade was the Berkeley Heights’ Bicentennial. New segments of the parade reflected the same town pride that the series of bicentennial flags in downtown Berkeley Heights help to convey.

ReMax Realtors contributed a new float in honor of the town’s two hundredth birthday. In addition, the Third New Jersey Regiment Revolutionary War Reenactment Group click-clacked down the avenues with buckled shoes and saluted townspeople with rifles in hand. The entire procession was led by the Grand Marshal Car in honor of this year’s selected Grand Marshal.

Adhering to Berkeley Heights tradition, the Town Council selected World War II veteran and current Berkeley Heights resident Mr. Richard Hodshon as the 2009 Grand Marshal. The Grand Marshal Car was flanked by Berkeley Heights Town Council members and Mayor David Cohen.

The Berkeley Heights Police and Fire Departments rolled by with a fanfare of honks and sirens. Following the Berkeley Heights Senior Citizens Bus, the Governor Livingston High School Highlander Marching Band blared its trademark bagpipes. Color guards twirled bulls-eye patterned flags in rhythm with the band’s percussion section. Packs of vested girls and boys from Cub Scout, Brownies and Daisy Troops walked alongside parents, each flourishing an American flag. Girl and Boy Scout troop members clenched bags from which they fished out candy to throw to bystanders. A convoy of vintage cars and the Township Road Department Vehicles brought up the rear of the parade.

Events continued in Memorial Park, where Mayor Cohen greeted town residents. "It seems every year we get a better Memorial Day," remarked Cohen, "This parade would not have been possible without our Recreation Committee."

The Memorial Day ceremony commenced with the induction of 2009 Grand Marshal Richard Hodshon. Hodshon is a Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander, volunteer department serviceman and a member of the Berkeley Heights Senior Club. Fellow veteran Frank Perlzak characterized Hodshon as an active man. "He seems to have endless energy and is most happy when serving others," Perlzak avowed.

Seventh grader Kira Prabhu recited her essay, "Why American Veterans Should Be Honored" in tribute to the nation’s soldiers. Her essay won third place nationally in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest, earning her an invitation to the VFW convention in June. Prabhu emphasized national respect and gratitude toward the nation’s veterans. She concluded firmly in her essay, "American veterans should and will be honored."

The musical segment of the ceremony included a patriotic medley, "This is My Country," sung by members of the Hickory Tree Chorus. The Highlander Band played "Amazing Grace" as the township set aside a moment in honor of deceased members of VFW Post 6259. Eighth grader Bridget Crisonino sang "America the Beautiful" and the ceremony drew to a close with "Veterans of the USA," a salute sung by Dennis and Christina Ryan.

The annual Berkeley Heights Memorial Day Ceremony formally ended with a benediction by Union Village United Methodist Church Pastor, Reverend Grace Pak. The celebration, however, then resumed with complementary refreshments and hot dogs in Memorial Field.

courtesy: thealternativepress.com

Hickory Tree Chorus Awarded Medal in Regional Competition

HICKORY TREE CHORUS AWARDED 25TH REGIONAL MEDAL
The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International (SAI) was awarded the bronze medal in SAI’s Greater New York Regional contest March 28, 2009 in Philadelphia, PA. It is the 25th Regional medal awarded the New Providence-based chorus of 54 women singers.

Under the guidance of Master Director Carolyn Schmidt of Gillette, the Hickory Tree Chorus achieved its highest-ever score, performing the ballad “If You Love Me” and the up-tune “Lulu’s Back In Town,” sung in four-part, a cappella harmony in the barbershop style, with choreography.

The chorus performs often in the area, including in its annual show, at community events and at private functions. Interested women singers are invited to attend a Wednesday evening rehearsal at 570 Central Avenue in New Providence. In February, the chorus welcomed five new members who were able to participate in the competition with the educational support of the chorus, which provided coaching to all members by an international champion SAI director.

Hickory Tree Chorus supports vocal music education in the community in many ways, including the offering of its annual $1,000 scholarship to a talented high school senior girl continuing her vocal music education. This year’s scholarship deadline is April 24.

Schmidt and Assistant Director Patricia Danner are also involved with the upcoming Festival of Harmony, a full-day a cappella workshop for young men and women held April 18 in Rahway (festivalofharmony.org).

Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. For Hickory Tree Chorus membership, scholarship, and other information visit hickorytreechorus.org or e-mail info@hickorytreechorus.org

PHOTO BY: Jon B. Petersen

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Champion Director Coaches Hickory Tree Chorus

Dana Dunlevy • Reader Submitted • March 9, 2009

CHAMPION DIRECTOR COACHES HICKORY TREE CHORUS

World-renown chorus coach Jim Arns trained members of the New Providence-based Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International (SAI) March 8 as the chorus prepares for the annual SAI Greater New York Region competition March 28 in Philadelphia, PA. The winning chorus will compete with other SAI regional champion choruses from around the world 2010 in Seattle, WA.

Arns is the Master Director of the Melodeers Chorus , the 2009 International Sweet Adelines Champion. It was the fifth International championship under Arns's direction, and it was won with a record score. In addition to his international reputation as director, arranger, clinician and coach, Arns serves as faculty at regional, national, and international SAI educational symposiums. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree at Benedictine University and a Masters of Music Degree at Northwestern University.

Hickory Tree Chorus Master Director, Carolyn Schmidt, enjoys a good relationship with Arns.

"I like to bring Jim in close to competition because he knows just what the chorus is capable of accomplishing and gets us there. He is well-respected and well-liked by both the chorus and me" says Schmidt.

She jokingly refers to Arns's Northbrook, IL-based Melodeers Chorus as "Hickory Tree West" as a few Melodeers Chorus members are former Hickory Tree Chorus members, including Schmidt's daughter, a member of the chorus while attending Northwestern University.

Sweet Adelines International and its chapters are committed to education on many levels. The organization offers Director and Arranger training and certification, leadership training, and a Young Women In Harmony program offering music educators the means of including the study and performance of barbershop harmony in school music programs. In addition to regular vocal and showmanship coaching, Hickory Tree Chorus offers members private voice instruction and, an annual scholarship to a young woman graduating an area high school with plans to pursue her vocal music education.

Hickory Tree Chorus rehearses and welcomes guests Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, at 570 Central Avenue, New Providence. For scholarship, membership and performance information, visit on the web at hickorytreechorus.org

Hickory Tree Accepting Scholarship Applications

Hickory Tree Chorus has music scholarship
by Independent Press
Thursday February 26, 2009, 6:49 PM

NEW PROVIDENCE -- The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International accepts applications for its annual scholarship.

The $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a musically talented young woman who is interested in pursuing a career in music. The chorus has been awarding annual scholarships for more than 20 years to high school students.

Qualified high school senior girls with good academic records and exceptional talent in vocal music are encouraged to apply for this year's scholarship. Students should also have applied for acceptance into a music program at a college or university. Applicants must submit an audio-tape or CD of a short performance demonstrating their particular talent. Tapes or CDs may include accompaniment, as needed. Completed applications and audio-tapes or CDs must be received by April 24.

High school guidance departments in more than 50 communities have information and applications for this scholarship, or download the application from hickorytreechorus.org. Applicants will be notified of the results during the week of May 18.

For information call 908-879-2989, or email lynnmacbeth@comcast.net.
Hickory Tree Chorus rehearses and welcomes guests at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at 570 Central Ave. in New Providence. Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances.

HTC Accepting Applications for 2009 Scholarship

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2, 2009
CONTACT: Dana Dunlevy, Publicity and Marketing Chair, Hickory Tree Chorus, 973-980-8466

SWEET ADELINES OFFER SCHOLARSHIP

The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International is accepting applications for its annual scholarship. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a musically talented young woman interested in pursuing a career in music. The chorus has been awarding annual scholarships for over 20 years to area high school students.
Qualified high school senior girls with good academic records and exceptional talent in vocal music are encouraged to apply for this year's scholarship. Students should also have applied for acceptance into a music program at a college or university.
Applicants must submit an audio-tape or CD of a short performance demonstrating their particular talent. Tapes or CD’s may include accompaniment, as needed. Completed applications and audio-tapes or CDs must be received by April 24th, 2009.

High school guidance departments in more than 50 communities have information and applications. Applications can be downloaded directly from the chorus’ web site at hickorytreechorus.org. All applicants will be notified of the results during the week of May 18, 2009. For more information contact Lynn Macbeth at 908-879-2989 or email: lynnmacbeth@comcast.net.

Hickory Tree Chorus rehearses and welcomes guests Wednesdays, 7:30 pm at 570 Central Avenue, New Providence. Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances.

Chorus Offers Singing Valentines

Chorus Offers Singing Valentines
Daily Record of Morris County

January 16, 2009

CHORUS OFFERS SINGING VALENTINES

The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International is now accepting orders for its 2009 Singing Valentine program. For $50, a quartet from the champion chorus sings two songs, delivers a small gift and takes a digital photo with the lucky recipient in their home, school, office, or other location you choose. Schedule a live Singing Valentine for delivery either February 13 or 14 by calling 917-912-7377 or e-mailing valentine@hickorytreechorus.org

The chorus of 60 area women singers rehearses and welcomes guests 7:15 pm, Wednesdays in New Providence. Visit hickorytreechorus.org for directions and more information.