Educational Resources


2024 Ways to Improve Your Voice - Gina Baker
15 Nov 2024VIDEO (members only)
15 Nov 2024POWERPOINT Judging Categories (members only)
15 Nov 2024HANDOUT Sound Performance Level Guideline
15 Nov 2024HANDOUT A Singer's Perspective
 
2024 Fall Music School - Kim Newcomb
22 Oct 2024HANDOUT Barbershop, the World's Best Kept Secret, BUT WHY (members only)
22 Oct 2024HANDOUT Fundamentals of Music (members only)
22 Oct 2024HANDOUT Sight Reading ABC's (members only)
22 Oct 2024HANDOUT Vocal Development (members only)
22 Oct 2024HANDOUT Vocal Techniques (members only)
 
2024 After the Glow: Region 16 Quartet Post-Contest Discussion - Susann McKinley
21 Apr 2024VIDEO (members only)
 
2024 Uncover the Mystery of Expression (for quartets) - Karen Sweeters
26 Feb 2024VIDEO (members only)
 
2024 Vocal Health & Singing with Clarity - Caitlin Castelino
19 Feb 2024VIDEO (members only)
19 Feb 2024POWERPOINT (members only)
 
2024 Inclusivity: Head, Heart and Hands - Jennifer Palus
26 Feb 2024VIDEO (members only)
26 Feb 2024POWERPOINT (members only)
 
2024 Structuring Effective Quartet Rehearsals - Susann McKinley
27 Jan 2024VIDEO (members only)
27 Jan 2024POWERPOINT (members only)
27 Jan 2024Vowel Worksheet (members only)
27 Jan 2024Tag sheet music (members only)
5 Feb 2024Presentation (members only)
 
2023 Music Purchasing, Copyright & Licensing - Carol Prietto, Sue Melvin
23 Sep 2023Webinar video (members only)
23 Sep 2023HANDOUT How, When and Why: Synchronization & Performance Licensing in Canada (members only)
26 Oct 2024HANDOUT How, When and Why: Purchasing/Copyright/Licensing of Arrangements (members only)
 
2023 Fall Music School - Anne Downton
22 Oct 2023Word Sounds
 
2022 Sing It & Ring It! - Hannah Barton
21 Sep 2022Sing It & Ring It! - POWERPOINT
25 Sep 2022Sing It & Ring It! - VIDEO
 
2022 Administrative Leadership Workshop - Thérèse Antonini
6 Jun 2022What Did You Just Say to Me? The Power of Words - VIDEO
6 Jun 2022The Care and Feeding of Leadership - VIDEO
6 Jun 2022What Did You Just Say to Me? :The Power of Words - POWERPOINT
6 Jun 2022The Care and Feeding of Leaders - POWERPOINT
 
2022 Musical Leadership Workshop - Nikki Blackmer
31 May 2022A Director's Perspective on Arranging - VIDEO
31 May 2022A Director's Perspective on Arranging - HANDOUT
1 Jun 2022Lead A Sectional Like A Boss - VIDEO
1 Jun 2022Lead a Sectional Like a Boss - HANDOUT
6 Jun 2022How to Get Better: No Kidding! - VIDEO
6 Jun 2022How to Get Better - No Kidding! - HANDOUT
 
2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Workshop - Bridget Barrett
22 Jan 2022PART I: Understanding the Whys - VIDEO (members only)
22 Jan 2022PART I: Understanding the Whys - POWERPOINT
24 Jan 2022PART II: Getting Started With the DE&I Toolkit - VIDEO (members only)
 
2021 It's the Music That Brings Us Together: Song Session
19 Nov 2021It's the Music That Brings Us Together - POWERPOINT - Susann McKinley
19 Nov 2021It's the Music That Brings Us Together - VIDEO
19 Nov 2021Music Reading/Tuning/Key Cheat Sheet - Paula Allen
19 Nov 2021Bass Sectional
22 Nov 2021Baritone Sectional
 
2021 Vocal Prowess & Proper Music Selection - Hannah Barton
22 Oct 2021Vocal Prowess Necessities & Proper Music Selection - VIDEO
26 Oct 2021Vocal Prowess & Proper Music Selection - POWERPOINT
 
2021 Fall Music School (Virtual)
11 Sep 2021Fall Music School w/ Vickie Maybury VIDEO - Part 1
11 Sep 2021Fall Music School w/ Vickie Maybury VIDEO - Part 2
12 Sep 2021Why I Fell in Love with Barbershop - HANDOUT
12 Sep 2021Why I Fell in Love with Barbershop - POWERPOINT
13 Sep 2021Waking the Voice - HANDOUT
13 Sep 2021Waking the Voice - POWERPOINT
13 Sep 2021Young Singers in Harmony A Cappella Camp - Shallow - VIDEO
14 Sep 2021Fixes for Spots - POWERPOINT
14 Sep 2021This is Me - Keala Settle (Greatest Showman) - VIDEO
14 Sep 2021She Used to Be Mine - Alison Luff (Waitress) - VIDEO
14 Sep 2021Let's Be Friends - TAG
15 Sep 2021Assistant Director Award - PRESENTATION
15 Sep 2021Sweet Adeline of the Year Recognition - PRESENTATION
 
2021 Wake Up With Vocal Warm-Ups
27 Mar 202103/27/21 - Rhonda Spolestra
3 Apr 202104/03/21 - Joan Borden
10 Apr 202104/10/21 - Sue Melvin
24 Apr 202104/24/21 - Susann McKinley
24 Apr 202104/17/21 - Martha DeClerq
2 May 202104/30/21 - Jan-Ake Westin
8 May 202105/08/21 - Diane Martin
15 May 202105/15/21 - Janet Cadman
22 May 202105/22/21 - Patterson & Stevens
29 May 20215/29/21 - Leila Brown
7 Jun 202106/05/21 - Julie Sykes
12 Jun 202106/12/21 - Hannah Barton
19 Jun 202106/19/21 - Barb Hodge & Margaret Fielding
26 Jun 202106/26/21 - Jan-Ake Westin
 
2021 Visual Communications Category - Diane Porsch
12 Jun 2021Visual Communication Category - VIDEO
12 Jun 2021Visual Communication Category - Judging Category Description Book
12 Jun 2021Visual Communication Category - SAI Category Overview
12 Jun 2021Performance Level Guidelines - Sound Category
 
2021 Power Communications & Marketing - Martha DeClerq
21 May 202105/20/21 - Marketing - POWERPOINT
21 May 202105/20/21 - Marketing - VIDEO
 
2021 Young Singers in Harmony: Ignite the Passion
18 Mar 2021Celebrating Region 16 Youth Members - POWERPOINT - Alana Regular
18 Mar 2021Ignite the Passion - Melody Hine PowerPoint
18 Mar 2021Ignite the Passion: YWIH: - CLASS: VIDEO
19 Mar 2021Successful Youth Singing Events - Joan Borden
 
2021 Jumpstart Your Motivation: Relight the Spark - Sue Melvin
20 Feb 2021Jumpstart Your Motivation: Re-Light the Spark - VIDEO
20 Feb 2021Jumpstart Your Motivation: Re-Light the Spark - POWERPOINT
 
2021 Quartet Day Webinar - Caitlin Castelino
17 Jan 2021Calibrate Your Sound - POWERPOINT
18 Jan 2021Tune Up Your Tuning - POWERPOINT
19 Jan 2021Play To Your Strength – Video (Members Only Page)
19 Jan 2021Play To Your Strengths - POWERPOINT
 
2020 Diversity & Inclusion - Thérèse Antonini
21 Nov 2020Diversity & Inclusion Class - POWERPOINT
21 Nov 2020Diversity & Inclusion Class VIDEO
 
2020 Fall Music School (Virtual)
16 Oct 2020All About the Voice - HANDOUT - Caitlin Castelino
17 Oct 2020Emotion Wheel - HANDOUT - Erin Howden
17 Oct 2020How Barbershop Is It? - HANDOUT - Corinna Garriock
18 Oct 2020Sound & Expression: A Strong Relationship - HANDOUT - Dale Syverson
18 Oct 2020Judging Category Revisions (as of 2021) - HANDOUT
18 Oct 2020Sweet Adeline of the Year Recognition - PRESENTATION
19 Oct 202050-Year Membership Celebration - PRESENTATION
19 Oct 2020Assistant Director Award - PRESENTATION
19 Oct 2020Leadership Award
 
2020 Personal Breaths AND How Do I Find My Note - Allen & Watson
19 Sep 2020Personal Breaths AND How Do I Find My Note? - CLASS VIDEO
22 Sep 2020Personal Breaths (How, Where, Why) - Paula Allen
22 Sep 2020How to Find Your First Note - Nancy Watson
 
2020 How to do Virtual PVIs - Peggy Gram
21 Aug 2020PVI Comment Sheet
21 Aug 2020PVI Instructions for Instructors - Gram
21 Aug 2020PVI Instructions for Instructors
23 Aug 2020How to Give Virtual PVIs - CLASS VIDEO
31 Aug 2020How to Give a PVI - Video Clip w/ J. Boutilier
31 Aug 2020GIve Yourself a PVI - Alyson Chaney, Region #31
 
2020 Mindset of a Successful Quartetter - Stevens & Patterson
17 Aug 2020Barbershop 'Parts Study' - Playlist Observations
17 Aug 2020Quartetting Resource List - Stevens & Patterson
18 Aug 2020Mindset of a Successful Quartetter: Video 1 - INTRO
18 Aug 2020Mindset of a Successful Quartetter: Video 2 - FULL CLASS
 
2020 Tap Out Stress and Tap In Calm - R. Spoelstra
19 Jul 2020Tap Out Stress & Tap IN Calm - PowerPoint
19 Jul 2020Tap Out Stress and Tap IN Calm - Class Video
 
2020 Vision & Beyond Growth & Retention - Jennifer Cooke
18 Jun 2020Big Sister Responsibilities
18 Jun 2020Guest Sign-In Log
18 Jun 2020Member Expectations
18 Jun 2020Membership Growth Planning Tool
18 Jun 2020New Member Welcome
18 Jun 2020Prospective Member Profile
18 Jun 2020Real Guide to Growth - Sweet Adelines International
18 Jun 2020Recommended Documents for a Successful Recruitment Program
18 Jun 2020Twleve Step Approach to Learning Music
18 Jun 2020Welcome Handout
21 Jun 2020Membership A-Z - Jennifer Cooke
21 Jun 2020Why They Leave (and What to do About it) - Jennifer Cooke
21 Jun 202006/20/20 Part 1 Webinar VIDEO
27 Jun 2020Care and Feeding of Leaders - Thérèse Antonini
27 Jun 2020Tip to Improve Your Zoom Connection - Melvin
27 Jun 202006/27/20 Part 2 Webinar VIDEO
29 Jun 2020Finding New Members - Jennifer Cooke
29 Jun 2020The New Member Experience - Jennifer Cooke
29 Jun 2020Chorus Strategic Planning - Jennier Cooke
12 Aug 2020Chorus Member Surveys
 
2020 Music Leaders' Workshop - Jan Carley
22 Aug 20204 Things We Need From Leaders in Uncertain Times
22 Aug 2020Flip It!
31 Aug 2020Music Leaders' Workshop AUDIO - Jan Carley
 
2019 Fall Music School
17 Oct 2019Artistry and Finesse - Kim Vaughn
17 Oct 2019Rehearsal Priorities for Directors - Kim Vaughn
17 Oct 2019Vocal Warm-up Science & Sequence - Kim Vaughn
17 Oct 2019Vocal Exercise Expectations - Kim Vaughn
17 Oct 2019Vocal Exercises - Kim Vaughn
 
2019 Fall Music School Round Tables
28 Oct 2019Grab Attention with Graphics - Jill Gillespie
28 Oct 2019Building Your Backstory - Vanessa Patterson
28 Oct 2019Score 700 in Life Using Barbershop Basics - Rhonda Spoelstra
28 Oct 2019Round Table Topic List
28 Oct 2019Sing High, Sing Low: Expanding Range - Paula Allen
28 Oct 2019How do I find my first note? - Nancy Watson
28 Oct 2019Successful Section Leading - Joan Borden
28 Oct 2019Singlish Word Sound Exercise - Susann McKinley
 
2019 Convention Education Class
7 Apr 2019Supercharge Your Money Making! - Melvin Presentation
14 Apr 2019Supercharge Your Money Making! - Attendee Fundraisers
 
2018 Fall Music School
11 Nov 2018Artistic Singing Handout - Ryan Heller
11 Nov 2018Artistic Singing for Any Level - Ryan Heller
11 Nov 2018Breath and Beyond - Ryan Heller
11 Nov 2018Demystifying Resonance - Ryan Heller
11 Nov 2018Putting the Best YOU in Unit - Ryan Heller
6 Mar 2019Ladder of Delegation & Accountability - Antonini
 
2018 Fall Music School - Round Tables
11 Nov 2018Singing Smart Lead - MCKINLEY
11 Nov 2018Singing Smart Bass - MELVIN
11 Nov 2018Singing Smart Tenor - ROWLAND
11 Nov 2018Social Media Ins and Outs - DECLERQ
11 Nov 2018Breathing-Your Contribution to the Ensemble - ALLEN
11 Nov 2018Music Program for Rookies - ROCCHIO
11 Nov 2018Singing on the High Side - WATSON
11 Nov 2018Get Tuned In & Turned On - SPOELSTRA
11 Nov 2018Successful Youth Singing Events - BORDEN
11 Nov 2018Applying Acting Strategies to Music Learning & Interp. - MARRIOTT
11 Nov 2018The Secret to Powerful Communication - FEBEL
 
2018 Small Chorus Workshop
18 Jun 2018Power Packed Performance - Handout
18 Jun 2018BLYNCH (Blend & Synch) Handout - WONDERS
18 Jun 2018Unit Approach to Vocal Production - Handout #2
18 Jun 2018Unit Approach to Vocal Production - Handout #1
27 Jun 2018Power-Packed Performance - Video
4 Jul 2018Unit Approach to Vocal Production - Video
 
2017 Music School Round Tables
9 Nov 2017Muscle Tension and Your Singing (Mattison)
9 Nov 2017Different Ways to Learn a Song (Allen)
9 Nov 2017Stand Proud: Riser Placement (Watson)
9 Nov 2017Synchronization (Rocchio)
9 Nov 2017Power of Your Mind on the Risers (Febel)
9 Nov 2017Regional Governance Pilot (Donovan)
9 Nov 2017Tools for Communicating an Effective Visual Plan (Calveric)
11 Nov 2017Fun Warm-Ups (Gentile)
13 Nov 2017Tuning (Boutillier)
 
2017 Music School Materials
10 Nov 2017Long-Range Planning for Leaders (Porsch)
10 Nov 2017Tag Party Tags (Sue Melvin & High Definition)
10 Nov 2017Membership Marketing for the Whole Chorus (Melvin)
11 Nov 2017What Makes it Barbershop?: 11 Chords (Gentile)
21 Nov 2017Performance Improvement Brainstorming-Directors/Assts/Chorographers
 
2017 Music Leaders Event
20 Jun 2017Rounds: Alleluia & Zing-a-Zing-a-Zee (Breidert)
20 Jun 2017More Important Than Shoes (Bredert) - Slides
20 Jun 2017Significant Section Rehearsals (Breidert) - Slides
20 Jun 2017Barbershop: It's What We Do (Breidert) - Slides
20 Jun 2017Making the Most of our Precious Time Together (Breidert) - Handout
20 Jun 2017Tag Party Tags - Melvin
 
2016 Fall Music School - Saturday Classes
8 Nov 2016Mindset - Tori Postma
8 Nov 2016Wall of Sound - Tori Postma
8 Nov 2016Character & Physical Expression - Tori Postma
8 Nov 2016Power in a Package - Tori Postma
8 Nov 2016Directors & Assistant Directors - Tori Postma
8 Nov 2016Faces of Unity 1 - Tori Postma
8 Nov 2016Faces of Unity 2 - Tori Postma
8 Nov 2016Musicality - Spritzer!
 
2016 Fall Music School - Friday Roundtables
14 Nov 2016Give Yourself a PVI - Watson
14 Nov 2016Telling Your Chorus' Story With Your Photographs - Brown
14 Nov 2016High Performing Teams - Howden
14 Nov 2016Breathing Bonanza - DeClerq
14 Nov 2016The Other YOU on the Risers - Febel
15 Nov 2016Running a Great Management Team/BOD - Donovan
15 Nov 2016Learning Music Accurately the First Time - Allen
 
2016 June Quartet Workshop
6 Jun 2016Stellar Performances - 4-Song Sing-Along
6 Jun 2016Stellar Performances - Emcee Do's & Don'ts
6 Jun 2016Stellar Performances - Mickey Mouse Tag
6 Jun 2016Stellar Performances - Repertoire Planning Sheet
6 Jun 2016Stellar Performances - Performance Info Sheet sample
6 Jun 2016Stellar Performances - List of Rounds & Partner Songs
6 Jun 2016Make Money Singing - Quartet Marketing Letter
6 Jun 2016Make Money Singing - Marketing Spreadhsheet
6 Jun 2016Champion Rehearsal Techniques - Vowel Exercise
7 Jun 2016Make Money Singing - Class Notes (Melvin)
7 Jun 2016Make Money Singing - Singing Telegram Order Form
7 Jun 2016Tag Party - Tags
9 Jun 2016Stellar Performances - Class Content Recap/Notes
9 Jun 2016Champion Rehearsal Techniques - Sample Quartet Rehearsal Agenda
9 Jun 2016Stellar Performances - Class Audio Recording
9 Jun 2016Dream a Little Dream Discussion - Audio - Paula Allen
9 Jun 2016Make Money Singing - Sue Melvin - Class Audio Recording
 
2016 June Admin Leader Seminar
6 Jun 2016Champion Rehearsal Techniques - Vowel Exercise
9 Jun 2016Make Money Singing - Sue Melvin - Class Audio Recording
10 Jun 2016Be Careful What You Wish For (Leadership) - Harriette Walters
10 Jun 2016Membership Growth - Harriette Walters
11 Jun 2016How to Get Unstuck (Core Values 1) - Harriette Walters
11 Jun 2016Values-Vision-Mission-Goals-Strategies Diagram (Melvin)
11 Jun 2016Gold Standard Idea Exchange (Blamowski)
13 Jun 2016Truth or Consequences (Core Values 2) - Walters - Rev061316
 
2015 Fall Music School
25 Nov 2015Riser Placement Chart
25 Nov 2015Anxiety-Confidence Handout
25 Nov 2015Chorus Communication
25 Nov 2015PVI. How To.
25 Nov 2015How to Learn a Song Handout
25 Nov 2015Technology Tools
25 Nov 2015Music Selection
26 Nov 2015Techniques for Improved People Skills
 
2014 Fall Music School
8 Oct 2014Site Search Presentation
12 Oct 20143 Habits of Highly Effective Sweet Adelines
12 Oct 2014A, E, I, O and YOU!
12 Oct 2014Consonants Need Love Too
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - Being a Great Emcee
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - Board of Directors Management Team
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - Developing a Great Chorus Culture
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - Emceeing Tips
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - '13/'14 Funding Report International Visit
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - Grant Writing
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - How to be a Good Lead
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - How to be a Great Bass - Huber / Syverson
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - How to Learn Accurately - Paula Allen
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - I'm an RMT Want-a-be
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - PVI Priority Checklist
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - Singing Smart Bass - Peggy Gram
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - Social Media for Sweet Adelines
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - Speech Sounds in Singing
4 Jan 20152014 Round Table - Technology Tools
 
2014 Music Leaders Workshop
6 Jul 2014Developing & Training a PVI Team
6 Jul 2014Positive Characteristics of Good Vocal Sound
6 Jul 2014PVI's
6 Jul 2014PVI Comment Worksheet
6 Jul 2014212 the Extra Degree
6 Jul 2014Visioning Workshop: Where Are We
6 Jul 201412 Step Program to Learn New Music
6 Jul 2014Profile of a Team
6 Jul 2014Accountabilities Giving Feedback
6 Jul 2014Responsibilities of Section Leads
6 Jul 2014Self-Evaluation Preparation
 
2013 Fall Music School
24 Oct 20131. Be Prepared 2010
24 Oct 20132. Building Blocks
24 Oct 20133. Characteristics of a Successful Choreographer
24 Oct 20134. HO3-CPR Color Explanation
24 Oct 20135. HO2-Brain Test
24 Oct 20136. Successful Member Handout
24 Oct 2013Becoming My Mother (stretching warm-up song)
 
2013 Music Leaders Workshop
4 Feb 2013Materials from Sharon Babb after Workshop
 
2012 Fall Music School
20 Sep 2012Characterization Expression
20 Sep 2012Characterization Showmanship
20 Sep 2012Ballad Techniques
20 Sep 2012Bass Seminar
20 Sep 2012Blending
20 Sep 2012Color of Sound
20 Sep 2012Creating a Dynamic Plan
20 Sep 2012Give Yourself a PVI
20 Sep 2012Learning Styles Assessment
20 Sep 2012Learning Tips
20 Sep 2012Plotting a Ballad
20 Sep 2012Singing Smart Baritone
20 Sep 2012Singing Smart Bass
20 Sep 2012Singing Smart Lead
20 Sep 2012Singing Smart Tenor
20 Sep 2012Tongue Twister
20 Sep 2012Trapshooting Guidelines
20 Sep 2012Trapshooting Prepare the Music
20 Sep 2012Trapshooting Examples
25 Sep 2012Arrangers' Class
25 Sep 2012Arrangers' Class - Old Pal
 
2012 January Administrative Leaders Workshop
2 Dec 2011Workshop Class List
2 Dec 2011Workshop Class Schedule
 
2011 Fall Music School
7 Nov 2011Common Causes of Synch Errors
7 Nov 2011Vocal Forensics
7 Nov 2011Just a Chorus Member
7 Nov 2011Personal Vocal Assessment
7 Nov 2011Breath and Beyond
7 Nov 2011Resonance
7 Nov 2011Horizontal Singing
17 Nov 2011The Art of Warm-Ups - PowerPoint
17 Nov 2011Quartet Master Class - That "Sync" Thing - PowerPoint
 
2011 January Music Leaders School
4 Dec 2010Music Leaders Seminar Faculty - Molly Huffman
6 Jan 2011Music Leaders School - PVI Teams
6 Jan 2011Music Leaders School - Ready Set Resonate
6 Jan 2011Music Leaders School - Ase's PVI Guidelines
6 Jan 2011Music Leaders School - Unit Sound
6 Jan 2011Music Leaders School - Kinesthetics
6 Jan 2011Music Leaders School - Sing with the stars
 
2009 Fall Music School
6 Nov 2009Beginning Arranging #2
6 Nov 2009Beginning Arranging #1
6 Nov 2009TMMC What Is Music Hndt 1
6 Nov 2009The World's Best Section Leader - Handout #1
6 Nov 2009The World's Best Section Leader Handout #2
6 Nov 2009BBS Chords 1
6 Nov 2009BBS Chords 2
6 Nov 2009BBS Chords 3
6 Nov 2009TMMC It's All In The Book Hndt2
6 Nov 2009Choosing Music
8 Nov 2009Beginning Arranging #3
8 Nov 2009Beginning Arranging #4
8 Nov 2009Intermediate Arranging #1
8 Nov 2009Intermediate Arranging #2
8 Nov 2009Intermediate Arranging #3
8 Nov 2009Sunny Day
10 Nov 2009Retention Matters Nov 14-09a.ppt
10 Nov 2009Member Retention
10 Nov 2009Director Retention
 
2009 January Music Leaders School
18 Jan 2009SA Successful Fit It Tips
18 Jan 2009Conducting Patterns
18 Jan 2009Elements of Conducting page 2
18 Jan 2009Elements of Conducting page3
8 Feb 2009A Leader
8 Feb 2009Highlights of New Member Class
 
2009 Four Bettys Quartet School
22 Jun 2009Betty Up Your Vocal Health
22 Jun 2009Choosing Contest Music
22 Jun 2009Contest Music For Low Levels
22 Jun 2009Four Bettys Guidelines for Competition Music
22 Jun 2009Ways We Choose Music
22 Jun 2009Where Are We
22 Jun 2009Vocal Warmups For Singers
 
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