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Sweet Adelines International recently announced the appointment of Tracy Popenhagen to its Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Council, a body charged with ensuring that diversity, equity, and inclusion remain a sustained priority across the global Sweet Adelines community.
In this international role, Tracy will help guide DEI strategy, dialogue, and long-term organizational practices, supporting systems that allow every member to participate fully, authentically, and with a genuine sense of belonging. The Council’s work ensures that Sweet Adelines’ commitment to equity and inclusion is not symbolic, but embedded into how the organization listens, learns, and leads in meaningful ways. |
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As the San Diego Chorus enters an important season of transition, the organization is proud to welcome Kim Vaughn as Interim Musical Director, providing experienced leadership, artistic continuity, and a steady hand as ...
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San Diego Chorus Opens Applications for Musical Director Search
The San Diego Chorus has officially opened the search for its next Musical Director, marking an important step forward for the award-winning a cappella ensemble as it looks toward an ambitious and exciting future.
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Reserve seats today for our Holiday Glow Up! on Saturday, December 13th
Get ready to ring in the season in perfect harmony! Join the award-winning San Diego Chorus for Holiday Glow Up!, a heart-warming holiday concert that blends the sparkle of the season with the magic of four-part a cappella harmony. Enjoy uplifting seasonal favorites performed by the San Diego Chorus, show-stopping numbers from featured quartets and small ensembles, a Silent Auction full of unique holiday treasures and homemade holiday. You’ll leave aglow — with a song in your heart.
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When Kim Vaughn first walked into a Sweet Adelines rehearsal, she didn’t expect it to change her life. What she found instead was music that resonated so deeply that she instantly knew she had found her fit. “I felt like I had come home,” Vaughn remembers. “I thought: This is my place, these are my people.” That moment marked the beginning of a journey now spanning five decades, during which Vaughn has transformed from a reluctant recruit into one of the most celebrated ...
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When Diana Riley first heard the Santa Monica Chorus sing on Valentine’s Day more than five decades ago, something inside her shifted. That spark ignited a journey spanning 50 years with Sweet Adelines International — a journey filled with harmony, leadership, travel, and friendships that have sustained her life in and out of music. Diana didn’t arrive at Sweet Adelines with a confident voice. When I auditioned, they told me, ‘You’re a bass. You can sing — you just weren’t singing what they wanted ...
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Join the San Diego Chorus as we celebrate 50 years of harmony and honor the incredible milestones of Kim Vaughn and Diana Riley. These remarkable women have shared not only their voices but their hearts, leaving a lasting impact on ...
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Singers and audience members alike are welcome to join us for 2025 Music on the Porch Day. We'll take over 4th of July Park in Escondido, California on Saturday, August 30th. Enjoy an afternoon of 4-part a cappella ...
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The San Diego Chorus is delighted to welcome back acclaimed performance coach Cy Wood. A respected figure in the barbershop world, Cy serves as a judge in the Performance Category for the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS). Cy is the Executive Director of the Young Professionals Choral Collective (YPCC) and a versatile creative artist and coach. Cy’s journey has taken him across the country—from performing and producing in New York City for nearly a decade, to teaching music and theatre for seven ...
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The San Diego Chorus is proud to announce the award of a Fiscal Year 2026 Organizational Support Program Grant, provided by the City of San Diego’s Commission for Arts and Culture through the Office of Cultural Affairs. As a local nonprofit performing arts organization, this critical support helps keep four-part a cappella harmony vibrant ...
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The San Diego Chorus is proud to announce its acceptance of a Wild Card invitation to compete in the 2026 Sweet Adelines International Competition, following a strong performance at the Region 21 Golden West Contest and Convention, held in April 2025 in Redondo Beach, California.
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This Valentine's Day, say it with a SONG by sending a heartwarming musical greeting performed by a quartet from the award-winning San Diego Chorus. Every Singing Gram includes two timeless songs in 4-part a cappella harmony and a personal greeting from YOU.
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The award-winning San Diego Chorus of Sweet Adelines International will host open auditions on Wednesday, January 29th from 6:45 PM - 9:45 PM. The chorus is currently ranked 7th worldwide, and performs 4-part barbershop harmony and contemporary a cappella music.
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The San Diego Chorus returned from the 76th Annual Sweet Adelines Convention & Competition ranked 7th Internationally.
Approximately 76 of San Diego's 80 members took the stage in the Semi-Finals, competing against 33 other a cappella choral organizations worldwide. Semi-Finals contest packages are timed and typically feature two songs - an uptune and a ballad.
Approximately 76 of San Diego's 80 members took the stage in the Semi-Finals, competing against 33 other a cappella choral organizations worldwide. Semi-Finals contest packages are timed and typically feature two songs - an uptune and a ballad.
The San Diego Chorus proudly presents That Holiday Show at 6:30 PM on Sunday, December 15th, 2024! Hosted in the beautiful Arbor View Room of the La Mesa Community Center, this year's seasonal celebration features casual, cabaret-style a cappella performances and featured quartets and ...
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The San Diego Chorus presents "One in Harmony,” on Saturday, September 28th at 7 PM. The show features performances from OC Sound The show features performances from OC Sound and the San Diego Chorus in addition to featured quartets. The event will be hosted at the MiraCosta College Concert Hall ...
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