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 was awarded the 2023 Region 21 Champion Quartet and will compete on the International Stage in Louisville in November of 2023. 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 placed fourth in Region 21 Golden West Quartet Contests 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
Learn more about SoloVoce on their website.

Watch Recent Performances from SoloVoce
2023 Region 21 Quartet Contest
SoloVoce
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
SoloVoce
Fly Medley
​SoloVoce & The Essentials
Learn more about Nick of Time on their website.
Nick of Time
Nick of Time​ is a registered quartet of Sweet Adelines International. Formed in 2022, Nick of Time includes singers from the San Diego Chorus and Vista Hills Chorus. 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

Swing Set 

Swing Set is a registered quartet of Sweet Adelines International. Formed in 2023, Swing Set includes singers from the award-winning San Diego Chorus. Swing Set made their debut at the 2023 Music in the Park Day. Swing Set performs locally and regionally at choral and community events. Quartet Members include:
  • Nancy Howe - Tenor
  • Julie Shapery - Lead
  • Debbie Prenatt - Baritone
  • Cindy McAdams - Bass

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