Harmony Fusion, a women’s a cappella vocal ensemble, will host a special open rehearsal guest night on September 23 to welcome new singers from around the bay area. Details are as follows:
Harmony Fusion, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International (SAI), is open to female singers as young as high school age. The group generally meets Monday nights from 7–9:30pm in Hayward. Guests are always welcome but September 23 is set aside as a special open rehearsal.
“If you have a good ear for music, we want you!” says Joanne Morrison, Membership Chair and Livermore resident. “We’re looking for women who love to sing and are interested in performing, chorus competitions and improving their vocal skills.” The ability to read music is not required.
At this special interactive rehearsal, visitors will experience what it’s like to sing in the barbershop style as a member of Harmony Fusion. After a meet and greet, guests will join members on the risers to experience the joy of “ringing chords” together.
Director Barbara Vander Putten, a SAI Certified Director and member of the SAI Region 12 coaching faculty, has directed Harmony Fusion since April of 2007. Under her direction, the ensemble has medaled several times at the annual Sweet Adelines International regional contest, and she regularly attends regional educational conferences with the chorus twice a year.
“Music education in Barbershop singing is the mission of Sweet Adelines, but the organization also provides opportunities to sing in other styles,” says Vander Putten. “In addition to the joy of singing in our sisterhood, members learn proper vocal technique for ensemble singing during rehearsals and coaching, and perform at events throughout the East Bay. Membership includes access to weekend workshops in vocal techniques, singing in a quartet, learning to direct, and multiple aspects of performing and leadership opportunities.”
Harmony Fusion has also been recognized for its high member retention rate as a four-time winner of the SAI Region 12 BRAVO award.
“We are extremely proud of the award,” says Morrison. “We are the first and only chorus in our region to receive the award four times! We believe our welcoming and supportive culture, and of course, our fabulous director Barb, inspire our members to show up consistently and share their love of singing.”
For more information about the open rehearsal night, contact Joanne Morrison at 925.784.2950. General information about Harmony Fusion is available on its Facebook page @harmonyfusionchorus or website at www.harmonyfusion.org.
Harmony Fusion Chorus Open Rehearsal Night
Monday, Sept 23
7pm – 9:30pm
Hill and Valley Women’s Club
1808 B St, Hayward
(Just off 580 in Castro Valley/Hayward region)
