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Song of the Pines Chorus

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PRESCOTT SWEET ADELINES

Song of the Pines Chorus is a performing and competing Sweet Adeline chorus that has been a big part of the Prescott, Arizona music scene for more than forty-five years. This chorus sings four-part barbershop harmony and serves it up a cappella style (in other words, without musical accompaniment.)

Unlike traditional choral music where the melody is typically reserved for the soprano (or top voice), barbershop is sung with the melody in the second voice. This is known as the "lead" part. The highest voice is referred to as the "tenor", and the two bottom voices are the baritone and bass parts.

Song of the Pines Chorus is very animated when they sing, which is true to the Sweet Adeline barbershop style of singing. The chorus commits to telling the story both physically and emotionally through the music. These women love what they do and their audiences love them for it.

Song of the Pines Chorus is a proud member of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide non-profit organization of women singers committed to advancing the art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. If you love to sing and perform (or think you might like to try), you've definitely come to the right place.

ADDED BONUS: If you're new in town, this is an incredible way to make friends that will last a lifetime.

To learn more about Song of the Pines Chorus, Sweet Adelines International and some of the finer points about barbershop singing, please READ ON. While you're here, be sure to check out Sweet Adelines on You Tube, Fun Music Links and the SOTP Forum where you can post comments or ask questions.

Congratulations! You've just discovered some new friends in harmony.

IN THE NEWS

Published Articles About Song of the Pines

Prescott Choral Group Hits a Real High Note
By Jerry Jackson, Prescott Daily Courier Columnist
Prescott's Acker Night Bigger and Better than Ever
Hear Song of the Pines on Acker Night!

MEET OUR DIRECTOR

Suzy Lobaugh

Suzy Lobaugh became Director of Song of the Pines Chorus in late 2003. In May, 2006, she led the chorus to a 1st place victory in the Small Chorus Division of Region 21, and 5th place overall at the regional competition in Phoenix, Arizona.

Suzy is a third generation Sweet Adeline. Her life has been laced with singing, teaching, directing and performing barbershop harmony for over 43 years. Suzy is a certified arranger and a member of the International and Regional education faculties of Sweet Adelines International. Participating in a USO Tour, teaching assignments in Austalia and New Zealand, performing with international champions, High Society Quartet in London, and winning an international gold medal with the San Diego Chorus are among the highlights of her Sweet Adeline career.

Directing, coaching, singing and teaching bring Suzy joy along with her family, who remain steadfast in their support of her Sweet Adeline career.

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MEMBERSHIP

It Might Just Change Your Life!

SOTP SignThe best way to learn about SOTP is to attend a rehearsal. Guests are warmly greeted at the door and introduced to the members. You will be provided with a music book and given the opportunity to participate on the risers should you choose to do so. Some visitors drop in just to listen, and that is just fine. The chorus loves to have an audience!

If you are interested in joining, the Membership Chairman will guide you every step of the way. The Harmony Studio is a very comfortable place, and auditions are held in an informal and encouraging setting.

REHEARSAL INFO:

Tuesday evenings 6:30-9:30pm
Jack Solomon Harmony Studio
1945 Commerce Center Cir # C
Prescott, Arizona 86301

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Touching Hearts One Performance at a Time

Acker Night 2009ACKER NIGHT
Acker Night is a highlight of the holiday season and is one of Prescott's favorite hometown events. For the last five years, Song of the Pines has put on a 3-hour community concert at the historic Hassayampa Inn to help raise money for the J.S. Acker Music Park Association.

SINGING VALENTINES AND SINGING TELEGRAMS
Song of the Pines has partnered with local florists Prescott Flower Shop and Flowers By Request to deliver singing valentines and singing telegrams accompanied by a floral bouquet. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mother's Day, 4th of July, Groundhogs Day, you name it, we'll deliver it! Just call and ask to have your flowers delivered by Song of the Pines.

INSPIRATIONAL CONCERTS
SOTP has performed numerous Inspirational Concerts at churches all over the Prescott tri-city area. Each of these free concerts features pianist Reva Fredrickson and plenty of rousing gospel music and hallelujah's. Keep an eye out for future concerts in The Prescott Daily Courier.

COURTHOUSE SQUARE
This is where the Prescott community gathers for concerts, festivals, shopping and socializing. In the summertime, you are likely to find Song of the Pines singing on the courthouse steps or entertaining from the gazebo for passers by. The Courthouse Lighting celebration and Parade of Lights at Christmastime also provide a perfect backdrop for SOTP quartets who stroll the plaza singing Christmas carols. There is no doubt that SOTP's love of barbershop music and their willingness to share it freely with the community adds to the quaint charm of Prescott.

YOUR NEXT EVENT
Song of the Pines also has smaller ensembles who perform at store openings, holiday events, anniversaries, private parties and more.

PHOTO ALBUM

Everyone Loves Pictures!

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WHAT IS SWEET ADELINES?

An Explanation For Newcomers

type=textSweet Adelines International is the female counterpart to The Barbershop Harmony Society. It is a non-profit organization comprised of women singers who sing acappella barbershop harmony. Typically, members belong to a chorus that meets weekly (although you don't have to belong to a chorus to be a member of the organization.) As of this writing, there are 25,000 members worldwide including 1,200 registered quartets and 600 choruses which which makes Sweet Adelines International one of the largest singing organizations for women.

SING ALONG!

Recommended Sweet Adeline CD

This is a wonderful collection of recordings from the finest Sweet Adeline quartets including High Society, Panache, Showtime, Ambiance, Growing Girls and the Chordettes. A must have for your next road trip!

HINT: If you click on the picture of the CD below, you can listen to sampes of every song before you buy. WOOT!
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IMPROVE YOUR SINGING SKILLS

Educational Resources

We've heard it a thousand times from our directors and coaches. Singing starts with proper breathing. Singing should be effortless. Vowels should be formed inside the mouth. The tongue should lay flat in your mouth, resting against the back of your bottom teeth. Your jaw should be loose. Your ribs should be expanded... blah blah blah.

Sometimes it really helps to hear it from a different source in a different way to make a lightbulb go off in your head. The following resources provide helpful information for beginners to more experienced singers. Perhaps one of them will resonate with you.
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PITCH PIPES

Be Prepared!

A pitch pipe is a must have item for every good barbershopper. You never know when you might be called upon to sing Happy Birthday or to sing a tag with your buddies. Women typically use a C to C pitch pipe. Men typically use an F to F.
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ENTERTAINER'S SECRET

Throat Spray for Singers

You're about to step on stage and your throat is feeling dry and your voice is a little hoarse. If this has ever happened to you, be sure to carry a bottle of Entertainers Secret in your purse. This safe and effective throat spray is to the voice what lip balm is to chapped lips.
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SIGNS THAT YOU ARE A SWEET ADELINE

Sweet Adeline Wall Decor

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

SOTP Forum

Here's an opportunity for you to leave a message or ask a question regarding Song of the Pines Chorus. Don't worry if your comment doesn't post immediately. It should show up within a few minutes. Thanks for stopping by!

  • sotpsinger Mar 7, 2010 @ 11:40 pm | delete
    Our poll is showing that lead is the least favorite part to sing at this moment with a mere 16.7%. Bass is the overall favorite with 41.7%. Tenor and baritone are currently tied at 20.8%. Very interesting!
  • Kathie Hoover-Hutter Mar 2, 2010 @ 5:45 am | delete
    After 2 days with my wonderful chorus sisters, I think the chorus experience is fantastic. We welcomed four new ladies into our group. What a wonderful addition they are!!! Three of these ladies drive up to our mountain area from Phoenix. What a drive that is and such dedication!!! Onward to Pasadena and to do our best ! ! !
  • sotpsinger Feb 28, 2010 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    I just returned from our annual chorus retreat at Chapel Rock. What an incredible weekend of singing, dancing, sisterhood and FUN! Our vocal coach, Chris Robertson served up some fabulous vocalization techniques that helped raise our voices to a new level, and Dawn Castiglione connected our visual plan with some much needed characterization. WOW -- what a difference! Pasadena, here we come -- WOOT!
  • Debby Feb 23, 2010 @ 2:12 pm | delete
    I just loved the singing Valentine from my husband - put together by Judi Williams! I especially liked my song: Cuddle Up. I hummed it for days but wouldn't dare to sing it outloud after the stunningly profesional performance by Judi's quartet. Fabulous idea and it made me feel very special.
  • Dana Mar 1, 2010 @ 3:30 pm | delete
    I too received a wonderful singing Valentine from my husband and performed by Judi Williams and her quartet. The women have beautiful voices and they are so cute and entertaining to watch!! My family and I were so impressed by these lovely songbirds. We'd love to see a full performance by this talented group of ladies.
  • Sara Williams Feb 17, 2010 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Great Website! And a most fabulous singing Valentine treat. keep up the great work lovely ladies!!!
  • Suzy Lobaugh Feb 17, 2010 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Heard this group over the weekend and was very impressed with their performance and professionalism. They looked and sounded just wonderful and represented the A Cappella style of singing admirably! We need more like this!!
  • abrownie Feb 15, 2010 @ 11:28 pm | delete
    I was honored to be a part of the singing quartet + 2. I had never done it before and oh how rewarding it was. Singing is in the blood and it is truly a blessing to be part of the Sweet Adelines Song of The Pines Chorus. Once you have done there is nothing better. We got to sing to a couple that had been married 62 years and when we began singing she grabbed her husbands hand and wouldn't let go. It was priceless!! Singing has fulfilled a dream for me as well as having new friends and an extended family. I feel it is the best thing since sliced bread.
  • Judi Williams Feb 15, 2010 @ 2:51 am | delete
    Today was our last day for delivering singing Valentine's. We had quite an array of customers - everything from the Yavapai Casino to CoCo's Restaurant to unique store on Cortez which sells antiques. A great event happened to the four of us! We decided to get some eats at the Apple Pan on Gurley. It was really crowded, so while we waited for our table, we decided to sing. Owners, Sue Ann & Mark Duncan remembered us from last year, so were very happy to have us return. Well, as the old saying goes - we sang for our supper. We were treated to breakfast, so we continued to treat their customers to more songs. We just loved the affection and applause we received the the Apple Pan customers.

    By 6:00pm, Rosemary, Carol, Donna and I were running out of steam! We had one last order to fill! And what an order it was. We were invited by the children of Jim and Arlene Sackrel to help celebrate their parents' 67th wedding anniversary! We ended on a high note in more ways than one!

    This was truly one of the best years SOTP had in our Valentine's delivery program. We had three quartets working the area.

    Now on to further preparation for retreat and competition!
  • Judi Williams Feb 14, 2010 @ 8:19 am | delete
    It was my great pleasure to sing with three great friends and fellow singers in SOTP. We stopped by a local shore store, The Shoe Box on Gurley, where I purchased a RED pair of shoes. Naturally, we had to sing a song! The owner asked us to deliver a song to her husband, which we will do on Sunday.

    Today, though, was a special treat for me. My mother-in-law wanted to spend her 85th birthday in Prescott and have her children join her. My friends, Rosemary (Tenor), Carol T. (Lead), Donna (Bass) and I, Judi W. (Baritone), sang to my husband's family. They had heard me speak many times about my "little singing group" and tonight, they got a full on shot of what we do. To say they were impressed is not enough. Each of them told me several times during the evening of how wonderful it was to experience our quartet!

    Thanks again, ladies, for making this such a special day for my husband's family.

    There was a certain "naughty" apron involved, but that story is for another day!
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MUSIC LINKS

Recommended Places to Visit

Barbershop 101
Learn the basics about barbershop music
Connected Sound
Websites for the barbershop community. Use Promotional Code REGION 21 and receive $150 discount.
SOTP Online Shopping Mall
Support Song of the Pines by shopping and at your favorite online stores. A percentage of your purchase will be donated to SOTP. Thank you for your support!
Singing Valentines
Experience the joy of sending an unforgettable Singing Valentine
Young Women In Harmony
Learn about this fabulous opportunity for women 25 years of age or younger.
Sweet Adelines International: Come Sing With Us- Real Women. Real Harmony. Real Fun
Home of Sweet Adelines International
Region 21 Sweet Adelines International
Golden West Region 21 of SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL, being at the leading edge of excellence in music and leadership education, is dedicated to providing a wide scope of growth opportunities to its members. Through a visionary approach, we enhance member capabilities and raise public awareness.
Barbershop Harmony Society
Umbrella organization for barbershop singing in America. Find the clubs servicing your local area, competition scores, event diary, contact details...
A Cappella News
Everything A Cappella from Barbershop to Jazz. Gotta love it!
Care of the Voice
Good Vocal Health Tips
CASA
The Contemporary A Cappella Society
The Real Group
Homepage of The Real Group - award-winning a cappella group from Sweden, formed in 1984. One of the leading artists within the field of vocal music today.

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