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What's It All About?
Who is Scottsdale Chorus?
Who is Scottsdale Chorus?
Expect an astounding sound as notes combine into chords that thrill in a wide variety of musical styles. Add in the visual delights of stunning costumes and innovative choreography and you’ll know why this chorus has been entertaining in Arizona for over 50 years.
Chorus members rehearse weekly to perfect the music and dance that frequently has audiences jumping out of their seats.
Who is Scottsdale Chorus?
Who is Scottsdale Chorus?
Who is Scottsdale Chorus?
We are a group of women singers who are excited to welcome new members, including people of traditionally underrepresented genders, to join us!
The Scottsdale Chorus is affiliated with the Sweet Adelines International organization, which is dedicated to promoting a cappella, four-part harmony, barbershop style music through education, competition and performance.
We support the Sweet Adelines Young Women in Harmony program. YWIH offers singers under the age of 26 opportunities to explore the world of barbershop music through education, festivals and more.
What is Our Goal?
Who is Scottsdale Chorus?
Who is Our Leader?
The Scottsdale Chorus seeks to change lives through our musical performances.
Our goal is to draw others to share our love of harmony and our joy of singing, bringing a positive and uplifting message to our audiences by the songs we choose to sing. We consider the cultural and social context of songs and will not sing songs where the original meaning and intent is inappropriate.
Who is Our Leader?
What About Competition?
Who is Our Leader?
The chorus’s exuberant director, Lori Lyford, is a life-time music educator who successfully encouraged a passionate love of music in hundreds of choral students during her career.
A Master Director 700, she is also one of the most sought-after coaches in the barbershop genre, conducting training seminars and coaching sessions throughout the United States and abroad.
Who are Our Members?
What About Competition?
What About Competition?
Although Scottsdale is our chorus home, our members are from all over the state of Arizona and farther. All ages from teens to eighties and a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles are represented among our membership.
Each of us share a bond through the love of music, performance and competition.
What About Competition?
What About Competition?
What About Competition?
The Scottsdale Chorus chartered in 1962, and our first Regional Competition was in the spring of 1966.
The chorus has competed in over 20 International contests since 1974, never achieving less than Third Place.
Our competitive spirit and commitment to musical excellence has led us to the coveted First Place International Championship six times: 1984, 1989, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2019.
We Value your past and future support
Attend a Performance
Ticket proceeds help us with needed purchases and with outreach to youth.
Volunteer Your Time
We sometimes ask for help with show activities such as ticket collection or raffle ticket sales and with other needs that arise.
Sign Up for Fundraising Programs
- Fry's Food Community Rewards donates to us every time you purchase from Fry's Food or Fry's gasoline.
- iGive donates money to Scottsdale Chorus while you shop online at any of hundreds of stores.
- Raiseright earns money for us whenever you purchase a gift card from one of hundreds of stores.
- BONFIRE Scottsdale Chorus merchandise sales help us out, too. https://www.bonfire.com/scottsdale-chorus/
Contact fundraising@scottsdalechorus.org to get started with any of these. Thank you.
Make a Financial Donation
The Scottsdale Chorus is a 501(c)(3) educational, non-profit organization. All donations to the chorus are tax-deductible. Donate now.
Play In or Sponsor Our Golf Tournament
Please email our Marketing Manager at marketing@scottsdalechorus.org for more information on periodic sponsorship opportunities.
Cheer Us on at Our 'Go for the Gold' Show
Before we head to a Sweet Adelines International Competition, we do a show in town. We get to share our new songs with the Scottsdale Chorus community what we'll be doing and for us to work out any issues. Your attendance is so greatly appreciated!
Hire Us to Perform!
Are you looking for entertainment for your upcoming event? We can provide an exciting performance for you and your group. Please email marketing@scottsdalechorus.org for more information.
Contact Us
We Rehearse at Shepherd of the Desert Church
9590 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, United States
We Would Love to Hear from You
Visit
Please register as a visitor beforehand.
membership@scottsdalechorus.org
Telephone Message (slower response)
844-WESING4 (844-937-4644)
Correspondence
PO Box 5856, Scottsdale, Arizona 85261-5856
Seeking Rehearsal Venue
We'd be grateful for your help or ideas in securing a new permanent home.