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Happy Thanksgiving

11/22/2018

As we each reflect on what brings feelings of thankfulness, we hope that you know that our singers are so very thankful for this opportunity to get together to sing. If you've ever felt a passion for something -- whether it's painting, photography, outdoors, driving, flying, reading, writing, or some other joyful endeavor -- you KNOW what it's like to not be able to express that passion.

Happy Thankful Day! From Southern Acappella Sound Chorus, Monroe Louisiana

The ladies who sing with SASC are so thankful for the high expectations of Sweet Adelines International. We are thankful for each other -- even when, sometimes, we act and feel like siblings! We are thankful for that interaction.

In this November of thankfulness, from the beginning of our nation to the world around, we hope that each person can find something to be thankful for. Remember that as you count those blessings, you begin to see all things that are possible.

Thank YOU for the opportunity to sing. Singing brings joy. Joy begets joy. Seeds are planted, memories rekindled, and peace grows as notes are harmonized. We are thankful. So thankful.

Seeking "Pitch Perfect" Singers

10/6/2018

Ladies needed in Monroe, Louisiana to SING a cappella

Love singing? We do, too! We love it SOOOO Much!!! But ... if we don't have 15 singers by next May, we won't be able to sing as a registered SWEET ADELINES CHORUS any more!!!

We *NEED* more singers! If you are female, and you like to sing, we are asking YOU to come visit a rehearsal any Monday beginning at 6 (6:30 is okay for visitors!).... we need more voices. There are LOTS of opportunities to grow, develop, and learn with this organization.

If you are a musical professional - GREAT! If not, that's fine, too! This is an educational organization, so that's what happens each week at rehearsals--we LEARN. We learn how our body functions as a musical instrument, how to get lovely sound from our instrument, and how to blend our voices as one.

Won't you consider sharing your talent with us? If you love singing, we hope you'll love singing with us.

Just show up. We'll do the rest. :-)

Painting with a Purpose 10-25!

10/5/2018

SASC has partnered with Painting With a Purpose for a painting fundraiser on Thursday evening, October 25th from 7pm to about 9pm at Painting With a Twist studios located at 1818 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA Telephone: (318) 654-4800. Cost/donation: $40 This is going to be so much FUN!

YOU get to take home your own original work of art! Hang it on your own wall, as a lovely memory of a fun evening with your friends!
Or give it as a gift for someone special! (Christmas is only weeks away!) Help your community. Be creative. Have fun. Get some friends together and have a great time together.

Everything is supplied! 16x20 canvas, paints, fun artist who will provide instruction every step of the way to help make your work of art beautiful!
SASC will provide light refreshments and water, but you are welcome to bring your own refreshments, simply follow the guidelines Painting With a Twist (in the link above).

Ready to sign up? You can register online, in person, or by phone with the lovely folks at Painting with a Twist!
Register online here:
https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/monroe/event/1692359
OR
Register by phone by calling Painting With a Twist at 318-538-1357
(leave a message 'cause the artists are probably helping painters!).
OR
Go by the Painting With a Twist studio and register in person.

Evening events are only for people ages 16 and older (sorry kiddos!)
SASC is a nonprofit educational organization, and the funds raised at this event will pay the costs of vocal music education for northeast Louisiana singers.

THANK YOU for supporting your community! We LOVE our northeast Louisiana family!

Singers Invited!

8/13/2018

If you like to sing, we have the opportunity of a LIFETIME! Visit an open rehearsal - no obligation, no cost -- and see what this group of singing ladies is all about. If you like it, return again. There is a place for you on our risers!

SASC has a Director!

7/30/2018

Teresa Howard was elected as Chorus Director of Southern Acappella Sound Chorus ("SASC"), effective July 23, 2018. Teresa has been a member of Sweet Adelines since 2004, with SASC since January 2018, having served as co-assistant director under Karla Callaway, SASC's Interim Director since October 2017. Teresa served for eight years as an assistant director of the Ruston chorus, Piney Hills Harmony Chorus ("PHHC"), under the direction of two different chorus directors, where she also served on the Music Team, Board of Directors. She has experience in various leadership positions in both choruses, including Section Leader and Choreography Team.

Director Teresa Howard (on the right) and Asst Director Candice Bassett July 2018

Assistant Director Candice Bassett and newly elected Director Teresa Howard of Southern Acappella Sound Chorus, Monroe, Louisiana

Teresa is currently enrolled in the Sweet Adelines International Director Certification Program, and has continued her barbershop harmony education through the years by attending numerous educational conferences, retreats, summer music camps, and four International Educational Symposiums around the country. In 2007, Teresa sang on Sweet Adelines International competition stage at Calgary, Canada, with Top of the Rock Chorus (of Little Rock, Arkansas).

Teresa sang Lead in registered quartets, "Take 4 Quartet" and "Four His Glory Quartet." She served as the "fifth ear" for “Sweet Harmony Quartet,” where Teresa says, "I enjoyed learning the craft of barbershop quartetting and the sweet fellowship of singing sisters."

Teresa is a Speech Pathologist, practicing in the Monroe area since 1985. Teresa says she loves serving her clients. She also is in Bible Study Fellowship since 2006, and has served in a leadership capacity for the last few years.

Teresa and her husband Ron Howard three grandchildren, Molly, Lyla, and Brennon. Ron has a grown son, David (and his wife Amber), and Teresa has a grown son, Andrew. Teresa and Ron have a "feisty" rescue cat named Max.

Teresa welcomes the challenge of guiding SASC ladies on a fun and rewarding experience in the craft of singing barbershop harmony, and invites any lady who enjoys singing to visit a rehearsal and see how it feels to sing precise four-part harmony in the unique art form of barbershop harmony!

Now Auditioning!

12/15/2017

Now auditioning for new singers! Bring your voice and see how it feels and how it sounds to sing with others in four-part harmony.

If you want to sing in the springtime, on stage with SASC in March 2018, in Houston, Texas, Auditions are currently scheduled for
Monday December 18, 2017
and
Monday January 8, 2018
If you need to audition on a different date, please contact Candice at 318-439-1061 to make arrangements. She'll be happy to work with your schedule!

Why? Why should you audition? LOTS of reasons! Singing makes you FEEL good, keeps you active learning and enjoying the company of others and going on road trips with friends. AND the chorus needs your voice! There is a place in the chorus for singers who sing HIGH and singers who sing LOW and everything in between. You do not have to read music, learning media is provided. There are so many more benefits to membership.
Interested? Call today. 318-439-1061. Ask questions. Get answers. Come SING!

Guests Welcome!

10/30/2017

Where do YOU sing? in your car? in the shower? at Karaoke night? If you enjoy singing, you'll LOVE harmonizing with these fantastic singers!

If you already have vocal education and skills that is wonderful! We need you and your voice! If you don't read music at all, that's fine, too! We need you and your voice, too! Education is provided, and since singers are from all walks of life and all skill levels, this organization has a place for any woman who wants to sing and can put forth the effort to learn notes, words, interpretation, and share her JOY of singing!
Call if you'd like more information. Do it now!

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Members learn from the BEST teachers/performers/faculty in this amazing, life-changing organization.

Visit our Booth at "What Women Want" at Downtown Monroe RiverMarket May 6, 2017

5/5/2017

Ladies, ladies, ladies! Gentlemen, too! Come visit our STOP AND SING booth at the fun-filled RiverMarket on May 6, 2017! We'll have barbershop music videos, audio, prize drawings, freebies, and lots of good fun!

There are many vendors, free stuff, and take-aways that you'll NEVER FORGET! The weather is going to be absolutely beautiful for this lovely Ouachita River outdoor event. We want to meet you! Come see us, and see how well you harmonize with us!

Get your tickets here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-women-want-tickets-31681126101

RiverMarket Monroe, Louisiana Downtown Monroe Alliance

Cherri Barmore Named to Wall of Fame 2017

5/4/2017

Congratulations to Cherri Barmore for being selected by her peers for the SASC 2017 WALL OF FAME Award!

Congratulations to Cherri Barmore for being selected by her peers for the SASC 2017 WALL OF FAME Award! Cherri was honored in Houston at the annual Region 10 Great Gulf Coast Annual Conference and Competition on March 31-April 1, 2017. Cherri has been a Sweet Adeline for over 20 years, and has sung BASS in several choruses around the area:

Piney Hills
Southern Acappella Sound
Twin City Sensations
Top of the Rock

and sang on International stage in Houston in 2011, and Hawaii in 2013. She has also sung in a couple of quartets:

Taking Notes
Shequeee

Cherri has been the front-line director of SASC for almost the entire 11 years the chorus has existed (with the exception of a few months in 2016, due to illness). Cherri has been the only bass section leader SASC has ever had, and has attended numerous training and educational symposiums throughout the country, while in Region 25 and in Region 10. She's been a Sweet Adeline for over 20 years. SASC is privileged to have the expertise and experience of Cherri Barmore, and it is our privilege to bestow this honor upon her.

AUDITIONS and MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

4/11/2017

From 4PM to 6PM on THREE MONDAYS in April,
ladies who like to sing are invited to audition to join the
amazing award winning barbershop ladies of northeast Louisiana, SOUTHERN ACAPPELLA SOUND CHORUS

ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS ... just show up between
4PM and 6PM, and the music team will listen to you
sing any piece of music you bring with you.

No a cappella experience necessary, and
no musical training is needed. This is an
educational 501(c)(3) organization that
provides instruction and focuses on
PRESERVING the art form of
barbershop harmony.

Come on April 10, 17, or 24, 2017!
Let the music inside you .... TAKE FLIGHT!

MEMBER INCENTIVE TO INVITE ...

Also, all during the month of April, any member who
has a singing guest at any rehearsal during the month
will get her name in a drawing for a GREAT PRIZE!

The member who brings the most singing guests
during April will win a BEAUTIFUL
SILVER TREBEL CLEF 18" necklace

Southern Acappella Sound Chorus - Monroe Louisiana Barbershop Ladies 318-598-9440

Monroe Louisiana Barbershop Ladies

Southern Acappella Sound Chorus

DIRECTOR: Teresa Howard
Assistant Director: Candice Bassett
Rehearsals Mondays 6:00-8:30pm at 1001 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana
*(SASC is not affiliated with Parkview, other than use of the choir room-THANKS, Parkview!)
Mailing Address: PO Box 5018, Monroe, Louisiana 71211-5018
Telephone: 318-598-9440
Web Site: www.southernacappellasound.org
Email: mail@southernacappellasound.org

Affiliated with Sweet Adelines Int'l, a 501(c)(3) educational organization
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