Join a Practice, Performance or Competitive Quartet

Quartet singing is a foundational and celebrated aspect of women's a cappella Barbershop singing. Whether for practice, performance or competition, quartetting helps to fast-track musical skills, ensemble singing and stage presence. Great care is taken in matching voices within a quartet in respect to vocal range, transitions, and timbre. Competitive Quartets must register with Sweet Adelines International and their respective region. Quartets may compete annually at the regional level and internationally on a two year cycle. International Quartet Champions are designated as Queens of Harmony and receive a custom designed coronet. Sweet Adelines International and respective regions host workshops and musical education events to support quartet development.

SoloVoce

SoloVoce is the 2023 Region 21 Champion Quartet. A registered quartet of Sweet Adelines International, SoloVoce formed in 2015, the quartet includes members from three choruses based in San Diego and Orange County California. SoloVoce was awarded quartet championship placed fourth in Golden West Region 21 Quartet Championships in 2019 and 2022. This award-winning quartet performs frequently at choral, community and private events, and hosts an annual Music on the Porch Day in Harmony Grove, CA. Members include:
  • Rebecca Smith - Tenor
  • Tracey Sandberg - Lead
  • Jennifer J French - Baritone
  • Marina Hayden - Bass

So Noted!

So Noted! is a registered quartet of Sweet Adelines International that includes members from three Southern California choruses. So Noted! debuted in the 2022 Region 21 Golden West Quartet Competition and placed 6th. Formed in 2018, So Noted! performs locally and regionally at choral and community events. Members include:
  • Linda Sue Benefield - Tenor
  • Sage Collins - Lead
  • Pamela Murray - Baritone
  • Sue Clay - Bass

The Accidentals

The Accidentals are a registered quartet of Sweet Adelines International. Formed in 2022, Nick of Time includes singers from the award-winning San Diego Chorus. The Accidentals will debut at the Region 21 Golden West Quartet Competition. The event takes place in March 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. The Accidentals perform locally and regionally at choral and community events. Quartet Members include:
  • Kayla Rodgers - Tenor
  • Julie Shapery - Lead
  • Judy Medina - Baritone
  • Cindy McAdams - Bass
Nick of Time
Nick of Time​ is a registered quartet of Sweet Adelines International. Formed in 2022, Nick of Time includes singers from two Southern California choruses. The group performs 4-part a cappella harmony and connected over a shared love of music from past eras. Nick of Time performs locally and regionally at choral and community events. Quartet Members include
  • Lori Shelley - Tenor
  • Nicole Knox - Lead
  • Nicole Clement - Baritone
  • Denise Brinkerhoff - Bass

Past San Diego Chorus Queens of Harmony
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Fanatix
2002
A Cappella Gold
2001
Savvy
1988
High Society
1975