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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 rehearse Tuesday evenings beginning at 7:00 PM at Shepherd of the Desert Church, 9590 East Shea Boulevard in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our doors are open, and we invite all guests and visitors to join us in person.
Please request to visit via this form. Our Membership Manager will contact you to discuss the rehearsal you would like to attend.
The Scottsdale Chorus welcomes your interest in joining our unique 'family'. Women of all ages, including young women, go through an audition cycle and will find a supportive, rewarding, and exciting experience awaiting them.
Prospective Members can begin the audition cycle by contacting our Membership Manager at membership@scottsdalechorus.org. We would love to hear more about you and answer your questions about being a member of the Scottsdale Chorus.
Ticket proceeds help us with needed purchases and with outreach to youth.
We sometimes ask for help with show activities such as ticket collection or raffle ticket sales and with other needs that arise.
Contact fundraising@scottsdalechorus.org to get started with any of these. Thank you.
The Scottsdale Chorus is a 501(c)(3) educational, non-profit organization. All donations to the chorus are tax-deductible. Donate now.
Please email our Marketing Manager at marketing@scottsdalechorus.org for more information on periodic sponsorship opportunities.
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!
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.
This finals package and our semifinals before it resulted in a SECOND PLACE medal!
Semifinals at the Sweet Adelines International Competition
Performing as the outgoing champion at the Sweet Adelines International Competition
Watch our performance in the Sweet Adelines International Competition finals in 2018 that resulted in OUR SIXTH GOLD MEDAL!
9590 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, United States
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
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