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February 2025

The Quarter Note is your one-stop source for news and links to events and info from the Sweet Adelines world. Scroll through to find the latest and greatest happenings!

Learn more about the musical journeys of our 2025 international champions through The Story Behind The Music video series!

Share the vibrant spirit of your region, Sweet Adelines!

We invite you to share the excitement and joy of your local activities by tagging your social media channels with #SweetAdelinesRegionals

This is your chance to highlight the incredible talent, creativity, and community connections that make our organization so special.

So strike a pose (or two) on the risers and share it. Post a short clip of your vocal warmups. Post a group selfie before and after your coaching weekend. Show us all about your preparations and what makes this time of the year magical for members of Sweet Adelines. Let's come together to celebrate our members, inspiring each other with unforgettable performances and heartwarming moments.

Join in on the fun as we build a lively and supportive network of barbershop singers!

This is #SweetAdelinesRegionals

Welcome to our show!

Find contest dates, location, order of appearance and results for each regional competition on our website: www.sweetadelines.com/regionals

Diamond Division and Rising Star Quartet Contest entry is open!

Each quartet contest has only 15 competitor slots.

There are only two competitor spots remaining for Diamond Division!

Submit your entry form to Sweet Adelines International Headquarters ASAP to secure your spot!

Diamond Division: Friday, August 1

Rising Star: Saturday, August 2

The In Honor Of Program is coming back for 2025!

Honor those who have inspired, influenced, or mentored you as a Sweet Adeline!

Celebrate International Women's Day in March, when we officially launch this year's In Honor of Program.

Gifts made through March 31 are eligible.

Additional information coming soon!

You've given your time, voice, and passion to Sweet Adelines International because of what this organization means to you.

Planned giving helps ensure that Sweet Adelines can continue to inspire and empower singers for generations to come.

Save the Date for a Planned Giving Virtual Event!

March 12 at 4 p.m. CT./10 p.m. UTC.

Join guest speaker Amanda Ferrari to learn more about how you can be part of creating a legacy for the organization you love.

To secure your spot for this virtual event, contact philanthropy@sweetadelines.com.

Congratulations to the newly-elected members of the International Board of Directors!

This is a momentous occasion for Sweet Adelines International, and we are thrilled to welcome such passionate and talented individuals into these pivotal roles. Their leadership promises to inspire and empower our community as we continue our journey towards musical excellence!

For February's challenge, form temporary quartets during one rehearsal session. So many successful Sweet Adelines quartets were paired together via the chorus director. So, let's get matching!

Simply email a photo of your paired-up quartets to member@sweetadelines.com by 4:30 p.m. CST on Monday, March 3.

Every chorus that participates in the February challenge will be entered into a drawing for a prize of $500 USD. The winning chorus will be announced in March. Good luck!

Your Chorus, Your Mission, Big Rewards!

Grand Prize Opportunity:

In August 2025, twelve choruses will be drawn from all the monthly entries to win $1,000 USD each. 

Complete all twelve challenges, and your chorus will receive five bonus entries for the grand prize drawing, significantly increasing your chances of winning!

Great Idea? Apply for a Grant!

Grant cycle 1 opens March 1 and applications will be accepted through June 1.

Grant cycle 1 applications are for funding for events taking place between November 1, 2025 and October 31, 2026.

New year, new issue of The Pitch Pipe!

Relive the 2024 International Convention and Competition with highlights from Kansas City, learn more about our new champions and award recipients, find details on competition updates, and much more in the January 2025 issue.

Sweet Adelines International

9110 S. Toledo Ave. Tulsa, OK 74137

1.918.622.1444 | Toll Free 1.800.992.SING (7464)

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