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Sacramento Valley Chorus is more than just an a cappella ensemble, it is a family! We love getting together each week, and sharing friendships as well as great music!

Do you sing along with the radio? Do you like to sing harmony? Has it been awhile since you sang and you miss the joy it brought into your life? If you are looking for fun, friendship and the excitement of singing 4-part harmony, then Sacramento Valley Chorus is for you! Come join this high energy, award winning chorus for an evening of singing and fun. Come check us out. You will be glad you did!
 

Becoming a member....Sacramento Valley Chorus welcomes guests to their rehearsal. The chorus is always looking for women that enjoy singing and would like to participate in a group such as ours. In order to get a good understanding of Sweet Adelines and our chorus, we encourage our guest singers to visit several times so they can have a chance to “try it out” before they make a commitment. There is no limit to the number of times a person can attend as a guest.

During the first few visits, guests are provided with information about the Sweet Adelines organization and/or the Sacramento Valley Chorus and the expectations of
membership. The Membership Chairperson or her representative is available to answer questions. Songbooks are provided for use during the rehearsal and guests are welcome to sing on the risers with the members unless the chorus is preparing for a performance. (During those times our guests become our audience, which is much appreciated.) After the second visit, the handouts include a copy of a song used to audition for membership. (Guests can also purchase a cassette or CD of the song to listen to and practice with in preparation for their audition.)

Once a guest has decided that she would like to join us, the Membership Chairperson assists her with the steps for becoming a member as listed below:

1. First a guest needs to pass an audition using the song that she was given. She can have the opportunity to practice with a group of members who sing the other parts, if she so chooses, before the actual audition. At the audition, the guest must sing her part (without the music) with the other three parts. A guest can audition on the third or fourth visit, but it may be later, depending on when she feels ready. She may audition more than once, if necessary, in order to pass.

2. After passing the audition, the guest must complete and submit a membership application form, accompanied by a check (or cash), which covers initial dues to Sweet Adelines International, regional dues, and dues for the chorus. (The amount is included in the membership information. After joining, a member pays monthly dues.)

3. The application is then sent to the Management Team for review. When approved, the new member is welcomed into the chorus, given her own music, and introduced to the people who will help her with costume, makeup, learning music and choreography, etc.

Members of our chorus support guests throughout this process so that they will feel comfortable and also get to know more members each time they come. Bring a friend and come sing with us. It’s GREAT fun!