HTC Wins First Place Mid-Size Chorus, Second Place Overall

The Hickory Tree Chorus was awarded First Place Mid-Size Chorus and Second Place Overall in the annual competition of the Greater New York Region of Sweet Adelines International, April 24, 2010 at the Sheraton City Center, Philadelphia, PA.

In quartet competition, Hickory Tree Chorus members appeared in three of the five medalists quartets. Escape, featuring HTC member Susan Schuman singing lead, was named 2010 Champion Quartet. Drive! featuring HTC member Patty Danner singing baritone, was awarded Third Place. The Four Baris, featuring HTC members Dana Dunlevy (tenor), Laura Partynski (lead), Kat Britt (baritone) and Carolyn Schmidt (lead), was awarded Fourth Place and the Novice Quartet Award.

Join the chorus, join the fun during the 'Sing In Spring' month-of-May Open House rehearsals, Wednesday evenings, 7:30pm.

HTC Friends and Family Wish Chorus Good Luck!

The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International treated its friends and family to a free performance April 14, featuring the songs it will perform in the April 24 Greater New York Region of SAI annual contest in Philadelphia, PA. Also appearing were Moonstruck and The Four Baris, two of the four chapter quartets that will compete April 23.

'Sing In Spring' Month-of-May Open House

Grow with Hickory Tree Chorus and 'Sing In Spring'! Have real fun learning to sing real harmony with members of our trained Music Staff. Experience a guest-friendly introduction to singing 4-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. Join the chorus, join the fun Wednesday evenings in May, 7:30 pm. Contact Membership Chair, Dolly Power at members@hickorytreechorus.org for more information!

Nothin' Could Be Finer Than Some Singin' In The Diner

A small but loyal group of members from the Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adeline International regularly meet at the Prestige Diner in New Providence for post-rehearsal eats, chat and laughs. The staff is friendly, keeps the coffee hot, and is often treated to a fun-filled, chord-ringing song in four-part a cappella harmony. The members of Hickory Tree Chorus are real women, singing real harmony, and having real fun. Join the chorus, join the fun!

Free Performance for Friends and Family of Hickory Tree Chorus

Friends and family of the Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International are invited to a free performance Wednesday, April 14, 8:15 p.m., 570 Central Avenue, New Providence. Chorus members will kick up their heels in preparation for the chorus’s participation in the annual contest of the Greater New York Region of Sweet Adelines International.
“We often welcome visitors to our weekly rehearsals, but there’s nothing like the excitement of performing for our friends and family who usually only hear us singing one of four parts around the house! The 50-member chorus sings a cappella music in four-part harmony, barbershop style, and it’s just not the same without the other three parts ringing a chord!”, says Dana Dunlevy, Marketing Chair.
Doors open for guests at 8 p.m. The chorus’s half-hour set features fun, popular uptunes and moving ballads enhanced with choreography. Guests have the opportunity to meet and greet chorus members following the performance and before the chorus resumes its regular rehearsal at 9 p.m.
The Greater New York Region of Sweet Adelines International hosts its annual quartet and chorus contest April 23-25 at the Sheraton City Center, Philadelphia, PA. “April Showers Bring . . . Singing In the Rain” features more than 700 area women, members of the Region’s 15 choruses located throughout lower New York state, Long Island and New Jersey. Hickory Tree Chorus is proud that four of 14 competing quartets will feature its members.
In its 41 year history the chorus has won 25 Regional medals, 12 under current Director Carolyn Schmidt of Gillette, and competed on the International level seven times. Members hail from 40 area communities and all walks of life –real women, singing real harmony, and having real fun. The chorus performs an annual show, at community events, and offers an annual $1,000 scholarship to an area high school senior girl (this year’s deadline is April 16).
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 membership, performance and scholarship information visit hickorytreechorus.org or e-mail info@hickorytreechorus.org.

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Scholarship Applications Now Available

Hickory Tree Chorus Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is pleased to offer its annual $1,000 Scholarship to a young woman graduating high school in 2010, who intends to pursue a career in music. This scholarship will be given to a student selected on the basis of her application and her vocal musical talent.

Completed applications should include a CD or audio-tape, which should include at least two vocal performances, demonstrating the applicant’s particular talent. Applications must be received by April 16, 2010. All applicants will be notified during the week of May 24, 2010.

Applications are available at hickorytreechorus.org and many area guidance departments.

The Hickory Tree Chorus is an award-winning chapter of Sweet Adelines International singing four-part a cappella music, barbershop style. Members from 40 area communities rehearse and welcome guests Wednesdays, 7:30pm, at 570 Central Avenue, New Providence. Contact Lynn MacBeth for more scholarship information at lynnmacbeth@comcast.net or 908-879-2989.