That's the Sweet Adelines International motto and that description fits the Yahara River Chorus perfectly!

We are a group of women from varying backgrounds who share one passion: we love to sing. Our members come from Madison and many surrounding communities. We sing four-part a cappella harmony in the barbershop style. This includes both traditional barbershop repertoire and more contemporary music arranged in the barbershop style from many genres, such as gospel, swing, and be bop, and artists and composers such as Billy Joel, the Beatles, and Irving Berlin. We have a song for every occasion! We are proud members of Region 22 (http://www.region22.org/) of Sweet Adelines International (http://www.sweetadelineintl.org/).

The Yahara River Chorus sings at both community service and private performances. If you are interested in having our chorus sing for you, please contact our Events Coordinator.

MISSION STATEMENT

Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance.

The Yahara River Chorus is Committed To These Values...

• Love of performing & music
• Striving for excellence
• Friendship
• Love of one another
• Community commitment
• Personal growth

PURPOSE

The purpose for which Yahara River Chorus was formed was to perpetuate and enhance the barbershop music art form through education, thereby benefiting local communities by furthering their artistic enrichment. The Yahara River Chorus Chapter will accomplish this purpose by:

1. Providing education and training for its members in singing four-part harmony in the barbershop style, without instrumental accompaniment, the parts being Tenor, Lead, Baritone and Bass.
2. Giving public and private performances to promote an interest in the development and general appreciation of all things pertaining to the art form of barbershop harmony, and
3. Awarding grants and scholarships to individuals and organizations in their pursuit of study and activities in the field of vocal music in order to encourage the development, application, and appreciation of musical talent.