Adventures In Music Show Of Champions

Top Quote AIM 2011-A cappella musical performance by quartet and chorus champions in the barbershop artform. Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 7:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel & Suites, Downers Grove, Illinois. End Quote
  • Chicago, IL (1888PressRelease) September 12, 2011 - Lake Michigan Region 3 of Sweet Adelines International presents Show of Champions on Saturday, September 17, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel and Guest Suites, Downers Grove, Illinois.

    Open to the public, this live show will feature a cappella acts in the barbershop artform, including a performance by the 2008 International Champion Quartet, The Four Bettys. Members of The Four Bettys include the mother/daughter duo Lynda Keever and Heather Mears, as well as Corinne Albrecht and Joan Boutillier, Director of the Choral-Aires Chorus. The Four Bettys have had the privilege of singing for audiences around the globe, including at the prestigious Kennedy Center.

    Also performing on the stage will be four women-only quartets from Lake Michigan Region 3, who will be competing in Houston Texas in October, 2011 for the right to be named the 2012 Sweet Adelines International Quartet Champion. We welcome ROXY, Region 3's first place 2011 Champion Quartet, and the wildcard competitors from Region 3: IMPACT!!, Chi-Town Sound and PipeDreams!

    In addition to performances by the quartets, you will be treated to the harmonies of the five-time International Champion Chorus, the Melodeers, directed by Jim Arns, Master 700 Director. Singing some old and new favorites, the Melodeers will dazzle you with ringing chords and fabulous choreography.

    And, as a special treat, the Choral-Aires Chorus will perform. Based in Elmhurst, Illinois, the Choral-Aires is Region 3's wildcard chorus named to compete in Houston, Texas at the 2011 Sweet Adelines International Competition. Their four-part harmony and eye-catching choreography will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.

    The fee for this fantastic a cappella, musical adventure is $10.00 at the door. Located at DoubleTree Hotel and Guest Suites, 2111 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, Illinois, this event is conveniently located off I-355 and I-88. Come enjoy an evening of the sweetest barbershop harmony sounds around at a price that can't be beat.

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