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Mark your calendar for May 28, the YouTube Channel for Pacific Shores Region 12!!!!
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April was a busy month for Sacramento Valley Chorus as we prepared for Video Contest on May 14th. We are happy to be back on the risers again. We feel so fortunate to be able to rehearse at our Center of Spiritual Awareness rehearsal site on Wednesday nights. The positive words hanging from the rafters inspire us and make it impossible for us not to smile. We worked on the contest set and our first Friends and Family show in 2 years. May 1st.
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We welcomed a new member Tamra Perez - baritone, who was a past member of Sacramento Valley Chorus and is a delight to have back in the fold. And we had a special guest this month during Spring Break, Melody, Dede's lovely granddaughter. She directed the chorus for one song, a budding director for sure. We wish everyone a wonderful May. |
![]() This past month, the highlight at SVC was a 3-day coaching session with Ryan Heller: learning, singing, and laughing – what could be more fun than that? We so enjoyed the opportunity to experience Ryan doing what he does best! ![]() The ‘lowlight’ this month was that our new riser trailer was broken into, and our new sound system, keyboard & stand were stolen, so we are once again looking for a new rehearsal hall since it appears we really do need a place where we can store everything inside a building. We choose to be resilient in the face of setbacks and are moving forward optimistically! Upcoming events in April include:
Lastly, we welcomed new members: Cindy Taurone (lead). We are thrilled to be moving forward and adding a wonderful new singer to our chorus! ![]() | |
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Sacramento Valley Chorus in Hawaii for 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor attackHONOLULU COUNTY, Hawaii — The Sacramento Valley Chorus is in Hawaii to mark the 80th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. All 30 ladies are singing to preserve history. They want to raise awareness to help young people learn more about that fateful day when the Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the United States naval base in Hawaii, killing more than 2,400 Americans.Many of the singers have loved ones who were in World War Two. Chorus director Dede Nibler says she is proud to represent the West Coast in Hawaii. They've been busy rehearsing to take part in several performances this week. They plan to sing their hearts out on the streets of Honolulu to honor veterans and remember those who have passed. On Wednesday, the chorus from Sacramento will perform on the U.S.S. Missouri. The group received an invitation to go to the Pearl Harbor anniversary three years ago, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, they had to postpone the trip until now. "Everyone that is singing has someone in their life that has served, either a father, a grandfather, a brother an uncle," said Dede Nibler, Sacramento Valley Chorus director. "So it's not about us so much as it is about the history... It's very emotional for me. My father was in the Second World War and I think this happens to many. They don't really talk about it. I think it's that whole idea that they come home, and they want to forget about it, and yet we can't forget about it. We have to continue to keep it alive. I want to keep my father's memory alive." Oahu has experienced flooding from heavy rain, but organizers have told them the parade is happening, rain or shine. #GoodMorningSacramento #SacramentoValleyChorus #PacificShoresRegion12 | |
For more information, see: | https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-valley-chorus-in-hawaii-for-80th-anniversary-of-pearl-harbor-attack/38451011 |
Thank you Good Day Sacramento for the wonderful send-off for the Sacramento Valley Chorus Pearl Harbor Ensemble. The SVC Pearl Harbor Ensemble will land in Hawaii on December 5th and return on December 9th. They will perform on stage for the opening ceremonies before the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, as well as join in the parade. Plus they will do a tribute performance at the USS Missouri. We are so proud of these women. We wish them all a safe and fun journey. ![]() | |
For more information, see: | https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/video/6167239-harmonies-from-the-heart/ |
Announcing! Our wonderful director, Dede Nibler, is retiring shortly after the Region 12 Regional Contest in May, 2022. Though we will miss Dede as our director, this opens an exciting opportunity for one lucky person to direct a high-level, competitive women's barbershop chorus. Sacramento Valley Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is seeking a dynamic director with skills, interpersonal and musical, to help us achieve our goals. If you or anyone you know is interested in applying for the coveted SVC Director position, please contact dst@sacramentovalleychorus.com For more information about Sacramento Valley Chorus check out our website: sacramentovalleychorus.com Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SacValleyChorus #SweetAdelineStrong #SacramentoValleyChorus #PacificShoresRegion12 DST-D-JobDescription Google Form Application: https://forms.gle/fnAbox7w8BeJBsBx9 |
RENTAL SPACE WANTED The Award-Winning Sacramento Valley Chorus is looking to rent a rehearsal space! After a long time of rehearsing only on ZOOM, we can now meet in person and once again hear the harmony we can only hear when all four parts are present. If you have a place or know of a place that may work for us, PLEASE let us know so we can check it out. Our contact information: fst@sacramentovalleychorus.com Specifications for Rehearsal Space:
We are a nonprofit organization with 501 (c) (3) status, and we carry our own insurance provided by Sweet Adelines International. Visit our website: SacramentoValleyChorus.com |
Sacramento Valley's newest member Michelle Cordova submitted an article for the Sweet Adeline International publication of the Pitch Pipe. Her article talks about what it is like to pass her audition on the last day of live rehearsal before the pandemic shutdown. SVC is so fortunate to have Michelle as a member and we look forward to getting to know her better as we open back up to in-person rehearsals in the near future. Please enjoy: SVC Strong by Michelle Cordova | |||
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Aloha from SVC Tour Committee, We are excited about our upcoming Pearl Harbor Tour and look forward to your participation. This tour is open to all Friends of Sacramento Valley Chorus, You can join us on this tour as a singer or as an audience member. To sign up please click on the attachment and follow the instructions. Once we have received your submitted participation agreement, we will send you a confirmation and an individual financial statement.
SVC Tour Committee Stefanie Carson - Tour Coordinator Maxine Verma - Tour Finance Coordinator svctour@ Pearl Harbor Tour www.sacramentovalleychorus.com | |||
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Dede Nibler - Master Director of Sacramento Valley Chorus, is hosting WAKE UP WITH DEDE, a Tues-Thurs 30-minute vocal conditioning and warm-up session, which begins at 9:30 AM Tuesday through Thursday. You are invited to join in for humming, bubbling, trilling, arpeggioing, appoggioing, and many other fun warm-ups. There will be fun songs and rounds. For the ZOOM link for this event contact: contact@sacramentovalleychorus.com. You can come one day a week, two, three, or four! Come as you are - in your pajamas, hair not perfect, no makeup (who wears makeup anymore), barefoot, and comfy! That will be me! This daily morning vocal warm-up session will help strengthen your breathing and singing skills. Classes start again on January 5th T-TH @ 9:30 am - weekly T, W &TH Happy New Year! Jan/Feb handout |
Judi Naill - SVC Marketing Coordinator Live on KAHI Radio promoting our upcoming ZOOMtastic Guest Night this Wednesday 10-28-2020. Take a listen: KAHI Radio - Interview/ZOOMtastic Come join us - contact membership.coord@sacramentovalleychorus.com for the Zoom Rehearsal Link |
We were honored to have Deke Sharon visit our rehearsal on October 7, 2020. Here is his talk about "Moving BBS into the Future" | |
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Come join us on YouTube Live Stream to hear what Deke Sharon has to say about BBS / A Cappella singing into the future. This is the YouTube Live Stream Link for our event: https://youtu.be/yJOUT8sEYwg we go live at 7:20 pm. Due to the number of Region 12 members interested in this event and our participation limited Pro-Zoom account, we have decided to limit access to Zoom to svc members and reg12 directors. Feel free to share our Live Stream Link information and website links with your chorus members, we will be monitoring the YouTube Chat for questions and comments. | |
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TO ALL SACRAMENTO VALLEY CHORUS MEMBERS - PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. SEND EMAILS TO WOMEN IN YOUR CONTACT LISTS. MAKE COPIES OF THE ATTACHED FLYER (WITH WHITE BACKGROUND) AND DISTRIBUTE TO BUSINESSES AND FRIENDS. WHEN YOU SEE THIS POSTED ON FACEBOOK, PLEASE LIKE AND SHARE! Sacramento Valley Chorus is offering a special Halloween treat that will last beyond candy treats. Sing 4-Part Harmony, a cappella, Barbershop Style
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
For more fun, come in costume! (Optional, of course!) Contact: Membership.coord@ BONUS: Judi Naill Sacramento Valley Chorus www.sacramentovalleychorus.com | |||
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Dear Sweet Adelines International Members, The Sweet Adelines International Board of Directors met June 10-13 and with unanimous decisions, took action on several important issues that affect our members and how we all can better live out our organization's guiding principles. Here is a statement from the board regarding those decisions: In accordance with our guiding principles on the Culture of Belonging and Diversity & Inclusion (D & I), Sweet Adelines International rejects any song with racist lyrics, messages or history, and we consider them unacceptable for performance in any setting. Therefore, we commit to actions including but not limited to:
In addition to the decisions related to music with racist lyrics, the Board unanimously voted to establish the email safe@sweetadelines.com as a way for members to confidentially contact us to share their concerns within the Culture of Belonging and D & I guiding principles. To ensure that the work of the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force continues, the Board also took action to create a body to serve as the permanent stewards of this important work. This body will be known as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council and will be created with wide representation of our membership. As these initiatives are developed, additional details will be provided. We know that you have many questions about this, and we welcome your thoughts and ideas. Please contact us at exec@sweetadelines.com. In Harmony, International Board of Directors Joan Boutilier, President Thérèse Antonini, President-Elect Patty Cobb Baker, Immediate Past President JD Crowe, Treasurer Mary Rhea, Secretary Sharon Cartwright Paula Davis Leslie Galbreath Elaine Hamilton Jenny Harris Vicky Maybury Janice McKenna |
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Sacramento Valley Chorus was invited to sing on Channel 31 Morning to promote our upcoming Merry & Bright 40 Anniversary Celebration Show December 7th at 2 pm Here are the videos from SVC's performance interview with Channel 31 on 11-25-2019 The first link is Jingle Bells and the second is Winter Wonderland: https://gooddaysacramento.cbsl https://gooddaysacramento.cbsl ![]() |
Sacramento Valley Chorus Presents: MERRY & BRIGHT 40th Anniversary Celebration and Show Saturday, December 7th Tickets: $25 Doors Open 1:30 PM Show Starts 2:00 PM Tickets can be purchased by contacting our Ticket Coordinator at tickets@sacramentovalleychorus.com Price Includes: Hors D'oeuvres, Coffee, and Cinder | |||
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On October 30, 1979, a few women met and chartered with Sweet Adelines International to form the Sacramento Valley Chorus. One of the original founding members, Dar Haag, is still an active member of SVC. They competed in the next regional competition in 1980, and proudly came in 15th place out of 31 choruses. They were jazzed! The rest is history. SVC has competed on the International stage four times: once in 1990, and three times in a row 2015, 2017 and 2019. In addition to competing, the chorus sang at Carnegie Hall in 2012, and performs annually at shows, local events, Singing Valentines, etc. One thing hasn’t changed in 40 years, SVC loves to sing and welcomes women of all ages to join us in singing this wonderful art form of four-part a cappella harmony. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Arena Christian Church, 4027 No. Freeway Blvd., Sacramento, CA Find more information about Sacramento Valley Chorus on our website: sacramentovalleychorus.com | |||
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Capital Region Performance GalleryChoral ReviewSacramento Valley Chorus - Sweet Adelines Fall Festival Friends and Family Show - September 7, 2019by Dick FrantzrebThe Sacramento Valley Chorus is celebrating its 40th year as a chartered member of Sweet Adelines International, the women’s barbershop organization. And a great way for them to celebrate this anniversary year is by having the opportunity to compete in Sweet Adelines’ 73rd Annual International Convention and Competition coming up September 16-21 (2019) in New Orleans. It was their success in competitions last year that earned the Sacramento Valley Chorus (SVC), under the leadership of Master Director Dede Nibler, the invitation to compete at International this year ? an honor they had in 2015 and 2017, as well. As you become familiar with barbershop organizations, you quickly learn that barbershop choruses (and quartets, for that matter) are all about competition. Of course, there’s also the joy of singing, the camaraderie, and the thrill of performing. But barbershoppers ? at least at the highest levels where the Sacramento Valley Chorus currently resides ? embrace competition as a way to refine their art and pursue new paths of creativity. A week or two before major competitions, SVC has put on a “Friends and Family Show.” It’s an opportunity to show off for their biggest fans, most of whom won’t be able to follow them to a distant city for the actual competition. More importantly, though, this special show gives the chorus an opportunity to test themselves against a live audience, and discover last-minute ways to refine their performance. This time, the “Fall Festival Friends and Family Show” took place on a Saturday afternoon at Sacramento’s Arena Christian Center. Chorus member, Becky Garcia, served as emcee and welcomed the several hundred audience members. She went on to explain a bit about SVC’s history and and let us know that in the presentation of their “package,” we would be getting a “taste of what it would be like to be at International.” As Garcia was speaking, the 84 members of the chorus entered in a single line from stage right in their attractive new costumes (below). Those at the front of the line stopped after filling the stage, facing stage left, and they presented cover for the rest of the chorus as they took to the risers behind them. As I watched these 15 or so ladies, with stage make up, carefully coiffed and with a pose that reflected discipline and confidence, their smiles reminded me of the way synchronized swimmers present themselves before entering the water. To read the full article........ | |
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The Award-Winning Sacramento Valley Chorus can't wait to hear our introduction on the Sweet Adelines International stage: "Now Contestant #25, from Sacramento California, under the direction of Master Director Dede Nibler, the Sacramento Valley Chorus!" Sweet Adelines International Competition will be held September 16 - 21, 2019, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Our friends and family who are unable to go to New Orleans may watch us live on the webcast: http://sweetadswebcast.com We perform in the Semi Finals on Thursday, September 19, at 5:33 pm Central time, (3:33 pm California time). Watch a sneak preview of our International performance by attending the Fall Festival on Saturday, September 7, 2:00 pm at the Arena Christian Center, 4027 N. Freeway Blvd., Sacramento. Tickets are $10. For tickets, see any chorus member or check our website: sacramentovalleychorus.com |
Sacramento Valley Chorus is traveling to Sparks Nevada, to perform on the Sweet Adelines Pacific Shores Region 12 Contest Stage - MAY 3 - 5, 2019 Please watch us on the webcast: R12WEBCAST.MEDIA We have three quartets competing on Friday May 3rd,
Sacramento Valley Chorus will perform for Evaluation May 4th at 12:30 PM. We will perform again around 4:30 PM as the 2019 Wild Card Chorus Champions. Be sure to sign on earlier to make sure you do not miss us. Thank you for your continued support and well wishes. |
Sacramento Valley Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, is pleased to announce that they will be performing at the Sweet Adelines International Pacific Shores Region 12 Competitions in Sparks, NV, on Saturday, May 4, 2019! They get together weekly in the Sacramento area to practice and celebrate an art form known as barbershop singing! They are lead by Master Director, Dede Nibler, who provides excellent educational opportunities for both the members and their community! SVC is proud to have been a competitor at the Sweet Adelines 2017 International Convention and Competition in Las Vegas, NV, where they placed 14th among 34 other world class competitors! This year the chorus will journey to New Orleans, LA, to test their skills, once again, on September 19th. The chorus is always looking for women who love to sing and dance! They rehearse at the Arena Christian Center 4027 N. Freeway Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95834 – in the Natomas area! If YOU love to sing, go to the SVC website for more information! (www.sacramentovalleychorus. |
Big Day of Giving is coming soon, Don't forget to make your donation. Remember, you can donate as little as $15 and all donations are great! Here's some important information:
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Dear Friends and Colleagues: Sacramento Valley Chorus is participating in the 2019 Sacramento Region Community Foundation Big Day of Giving. The Big Day of Giving provides a platform for eligible non profit organizations in the Sacramento area to receive donations from interested donors on a designated date. To learn more you can visit the Big Day of Giving website: www.bigdayofgiving.org. At Sacramento Valley Chorus we strive to “harmonize the world” by providing an opportunity to our members to learn and perform four part acapella barbershop harmony; and an opportunity to our audiences to experience this uniquely American art form. This year, in addition to our local performances, we will be performing in competitions in Sparks, Nevada, and in New Orleans, Louisiana. With your support during Big Day of Giving on May 2, we can grow our impact in this community and beyond. Sacramento Valley Chorus is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Our Tax Identification Number is 94-2617400. Donations are fully tax deductible. The minimum donation is $15 and all donations will help our cause. You can schedule your donation in advance starting on April 15. To make a donation, visit www.bigdayofgiving.org and enter Sacramento Valley Chorus in the “Find Your Cause” text block. Of course, if you prefer to donate by check you may mail a check to our Big Day of Giving team lead: Sarah Eary, 2721 Zane Drive, Woodland, CA 95776. Are you interested in being a matching fund donor? Matching fund donations encourage additional donors because the amount attributed to matched donors is doubled until the total matching funds have been depleted. Matching funds really do have a significant impact on potential donors. If you are willing to be a matching fund donor, please contact Sarah Eary at 925-212-5061. Thank you so much for your support. | |||
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Sacramento Valley Chorus had the honor to perform the National Anthem at the Kings vs Celtic game on March 6th. We had a blast. (Click on the blue link) | |
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IT IS OFFICIAL - Sacramento Valley Chorus has been invited to compete in New Orleans in 2019 Our second place score at our Region 12 Compeition in Reno last month made us eligible to compete as a Wildcard Chorus at the 2019 International Convention held in New Orleans, Louisiana. We are super excited. ![]() |
Sacramento Valley Chorus competiting quartets perform at the following times on Friday: 2:17 pm contestant #7 Whatever 4 4:05 pm contestant #16 Vibrance 5:59 pm contestant #22 Frescoand the chorus performs on Saturday at approx time 3:24 pm - Sacramento Valley Chorus contestant 14th |
Enjoy an afternoon of great music as the chorus prepares for regional competition and debuts our newest music. Featuring:
Sun, April 29, 2018
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Watch our performance at the last Sweet Adelines International Contest October 2017 in Las Vegas. We are very proud and excited about our 14th place finish and are looking forward to the coming year. | |
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Watch Sacramento Valley Chorus as the 14th Contestant in the Sweet Adelines Internation Semi-finals competition on Thursday, October 12 around 1 pm. Log on early so as not to miss our performance. We truly appreciate all your support as we have journeyed on the road to Oz Vegas! | |
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Each year Sacramento Valley Chorus opens their doors to welcome women singers to come to our event, called "Harmony Academy". This is a seven-week program where women join us at our rehearsals and learn or review the songs that the chorus sings during the holidays and at our holiday show. It provides them the opportunity to sing our style of music and to sing with us during the holidays. If they happen to get bitten by the a cappella bug we are happy to welcome them back after the holidays. Register Today! HERE! |
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Richard Brunelle Performance Hall
315 W. 14th Street, Davis, California, 95616 Wednesday 7 - 9 pm (Directions) Enjoy an evening of great music as the chorus prepares for International competition in Las Vegas. We will be getting in some stage time singing for our very best audience! Our family and friends! FREE Admission Donations Welcome! |