Join Sweet Adelines and barbershop fans around the world for the first-ever, fully-online, FREE Sweet Adelines International Virtual Convention.
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2020 Sweet Adelines International Virtual Convention
Thursday, Oct. 15* to Saturday, Oct. 17
2–6 p.m. CDT (end time approximate)*
(Be sure to tune in early for the pre-show!)
*Exact date and time dependent upon time zone.
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Access is FREE and EASY!
No registration needed.
(Remember that the link will not go live until the convention begins on Thursday, Oct. 15*.)
Here are a few of the highlights you can expect…
Power Up!
- Vocal and physical warmups led by Sweet Adelines directors and choreographers on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
State of the Organization Address
- Each day International President Joan Boutiler will talk about important issues and plans for Sweet Adelines.
Dynamic education classes!
- Thursday: “On the Road to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Navigating the Journey” with Justice Waidner Smith, M.A., Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist
- Friday: “Judges and Competitors: Where Did We Begin?” with RenĂ©e Porzel, International Faculty and Certified Showmanship Judge
- Saturday: “Sweet Adelines International Judging and Competition 2020 Changes Explored and Explained” with Paula Davis, Judge Specialist Moderator and Certified Expression Judge
Special awards and presentations.
- 50- and 60-Year Member Celebration
- President’s Lifetime Achievement Award
- NAfME Award
- Ann Gooch Award
Curated performance showcases.
- Enjoy a short clip of last year's performances by the 2020 Champions and interview with each of the Champion Choruses and the Champion Quartet!
- Vibrant Sweet Adelines co-hosts Karen Breidert and Diane Porsch will relive their favorite moments in curated Quartet and Chorus Showcases!
Closing Songs led by Sweet Adelines champions!
- Music will be available on the Virtual Convention webpage. (Saturday's song will not be available. Details on the webpage.)
Virtual Harmony Bazaar
- Put the “shop” in barbershop...with our virtual Harmony Bazaar. (Good news — Harmony Bazaar hours are 24/7 this year!)