First State Harmonettes look for women who love to sing
Sweet Adelines International’s First State Harmonettes chorus is searching for women singers in the Sussex County and Kent County areas. Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited to attend the chorus’ weekly rehearsal from 6:30 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 101 S. Walnut St., Milford. Parking and the entrance are in back of the church.
The Harmonettes 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. As an effort of its membership growth committee, the First State Harmonettes chorus is offering two free singing lessons and open houses Tuesdays, Aug. 23 and 30.
Musical knowledge is not necessary to join; voice training and music education are valuable components of members' benefits. Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her voice range with the help of Sweet Adelines International directors and leaders. The First State Harmonettes chorus performs regularly throughout the community at civic events and charitable functions, in addition to promoting harmony and friendship among women. The group recently performed at Delaware Hospice in Milford.
Singing, performing and music education are only a portion 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. In addition, membership offers discounts on sheet music, CDs, videos, books, brochures, merchandise and International Convention registration. Membership also includes a free subscription to the Sweet Adelines International magazine The Pitch Pipe. More information on membership benefits is available at www.sweetadelineintl.org/membership-benefits.cfm.
For more information about the Harmonettes, call Dee Postles, 302-270-0304, or email iluv2singbass@comcast.net or Holly Siebach, 302 270-3256, email writemyownstory@gmail.com.
