"Harmonize
the
World"
Sweet Adelines
Motto
Brisbane City Sounds is a women's Barbershop Chorus based in Brisbane, Australia. We are a chartered member of Sweet Adelines International, an organisation of nearly 30,000 women from all over the world who enjoy singing in 4-part harmony - barbershop style. The Australian region of Sweet Adelines has 28 choruses throughout Australia.
Barbershop harmony is vocal harmony produced in four parts: Lead, Tenor, Baritone and Bass. Although the terminology used is for male voices, all music is written for female voices.
A few things set our style apart:
we don't hold music when we sing
we have a harmony part above the melody line
we have great flexibility in how we interpret the songs we perform
we can accommodate very low voices
we include showmanship and performance aspects in our singing
we use movement/choreography in many of our songs
Brisbane City Sounds currently has a membership of around 38 women, ranging in age from 20+ to over 60. Members come from all walks of life and share an enthusiasm for singing and working together to learn and improve their skills in the Barbershop style. Opportunities for personal development are encouraged through leadership roles and group participation.
The requirements to join are the ability to sing in tune and to "hold your part". Any woman of average singing ability, with or without vocal training, will find a part that fits her voice. Although the ability to read music is useful, this is not a requirement, as learning audio tapes and CDs are provided to help members learn the songs. Singing with good vocal production is important to us in continually improving our Chorus sound. We provide education in vocal production and performance at each rehearsal.
Rehearsals
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When: |
Mondays 7 - 9.45pm |
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Grange Bowls Club 79 Sellheim Street Grange |
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Join us for a night of fun
and learn a skill you will be
proud to show off
Our performances include community concerts, public performances and participation in barbershop competitions.
If you are a woman looking for a different style of singing, this may be the place for you. New members are always welcome at our rehearsals (see the details at the side). Visitors are encouraged to come along, say hello, then observe, absorb and enjoy the social experience that is a typical rehearsal.
You never know until you give it a go!!
If you would like more details, please click for enquiries or phone 07 3855 1518.
For more information on women's barbershop singing, visit the Sweet Adelines Southern Cross Region web site or the Sweet Adelines International web site.
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"Our Mission, through our membership in Sweet Adelines International, is to provide unique opportunities for musical excellence through education and performance of four-part harmony."
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The Queensland Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund is proud to provide funding for the purchase of risers, trailer, keyboards, storage and voice recorders to enhance our rehearsals and performances. |