International Convention 2023

Sweet Adelines International 
75th Annual International Convention and Competition
 
October 30 to November 4, 2023
Louisville, Kentucky

 


11/4/2023 Update

What a phenomenal final day of competition!
 
The Finals session kicked off with 11th Place mic-testers Greater Nassau Chorus, who served up some delicious Broadway harmony from "Harriette's Stardust Diner." Way to go, GNC!
 
Congratulations to all of the 2024 Sweet Adelines International Champions:
  • Harmony Classic Division AA Champion: Melodeers Chorus
  • Harmony Classic Division A Champion: Brindabella Chorus
  • International Champion Quartet: Lady A Cappella
  • International Champion Chorus: Lions Gate Chorus
 
Thank you for a great week, Louisville!

 


11/3/2023 Update

It was another astonishing day of barbershop in Louisville!
 
Region 15 applauds VOCE and Lucille. Always artistic, ever entertaining - they absolutely did themselves proud in today's Quartet Finals.
 
  • Lucille - 7th Place - Featuring Loren Vaughn, Region 15 Chapter at large
  • VOCE - 9th Place - Featuring Deanna Sargent, Region 15 Chapter at large
 
Coming up on Saturday...
 
Chorus Finals
Greater Nassau Chorus (Mic Testers) – On-Stage: 11:33am

 


11/2/2023 Update
 
Wow! The Chorus Semifinals knocked our socks off!
 
Kudos to both of our Region 15 Chorus Competitors...
 
  • Sirens of Gotham - Congratulations on a 12th place finish in your International Semifinals debut!
  • Greater Nassau - We could not be more proud of your 11th place finish! So excited to see your finals package as mic testers in the Finals on Saturday!!!
 
Also sending a shout-out to Region 15's own Jeanne Viscito, who competed with Harmony on the Sound (Region 1) – and to all Region 15 alums who took the stage today. 
 
Coming up on Friday...
 
Quartet Finals
Lucille (Contestant #5) – On-Stage: 12:33pm
VOCE (Contestant #6) – On-Stage: 1:21pm
 
 

11/1/2023 Update
 
The 2023 Quartet Semifinals are in the books. What a day of magnificent harmony!
 
Congratulations to all four of our Region 15 Quartet Competitors...
 
  • Illuminate and Harmony - Cheers! You did us so very proud.
  • VOCE and Lucille - Brava on making Top Ten! We can't wait to hear you in the Finals on Friday.
 
Coming up on Thursday 11/2...
 
Chorus Semifinals
Sirens of Gotham Chorus (Contestant #5) – On-Stage: 10:59am
Greater Nassau Chorus (Contestant #9) – On-Stage: 12:25pm

 


 

Region 15 is thrilled and honored to be represented by these SIX talented ensembles!
 
  • Greater Nassau Chorus
  • Sirens of Gotham Chorus
  • Illuminate Quartet
  • Harmony Quartet
  • VOCE Quartet
  • Lucille Quartet
 
Whether in person or via the webcast, you won't want to miss any of the Region 15 action. 
These Louisville Sluggers are going to knock it out of the park!

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Join us for the Region 15 Pep Rally!

Mark your calendars and plan to join us as we celebrate and cheer on all of our contestants!
 
If you will be in Louisville...
 
You are cordially invited to attend our Region 15 International Pep Rally on Tuesday, October 31 from 7:30-7:45pm in the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC), Ballroom A. Come by to share your love and support for all of our competitors! (NOTE: This Pep Rally is being held at the beginning of Greater Nassau’s scheduled rehearsal. Please arrive promptly so we can begin and allow GNC to continue their rehearsal on the International risers.)
 
 
If you can't be with us in Louisville...
 
We are planning to live stream the Pep Rally! Visit the Greater NY/NJ Region 15 Facebook page on Tuesday 10/31 at 7:30pm to join us remotely, and share your best wishes from afar.

 


 

Feel free to drop in on any of these open riser rehearsals!

 

  • Greater Nassau Chorus - Open Rehearsals
    • Tues 10/31 from 7:30pm-9:30pm - KICC, Ballroom A
    • Wed 11/1 from 12:00noon-2:00pm - KICC, Ballroom A
 
  • Sirens of Gotham Chorus - Open Rehearsals
    • Wed 11/1 from 2:30-4:30pm - KICC, Ballroom D
    • Wed 11/1 from 7:30-9:00pm - KICC, Ballroom A

 


 

Semifinals On-Stage Times for our six competing ensembles:
(All times are listed in EDT and are approximate.)

 

QUARTET SEMIFINALS • Wednesday, November 1

  • Harmony Quartet (Contestant #10) – On-Stage: 11:38am
  • Lucille Quartet (Contestant #37) – On-Stage: 6:54pm
  • Illuminate Quartet (Contestant #38) – On-Stage: 7:05pm
  • VOCE Quartet (Contestant #41) – On-Stage: 7:27pm
 
CHORUS SEMIFINALS • Thursday, November 2
  • Sirens of Gotham Chorus (Contestant #5) – On-Stage: 10:59am
  • Greater Nassau Chorus (Contestant #9) – On-Stage: 12:25pm
 
 

 
Sweet Adelines International Contest Webcast

Sweet Adelines International Contest will once again be webcast, so you can catch all of the action even if you can't be there in Louisville. Click here to access the international competition webcast page. Live webcasting begins with the State of the Organization on Tuesday, October 31 at 5:30pm, followed directly by Harmony Classic.

 
 

KICC = Kentucky International Convention Center (221 S. 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202)
Louisville, KY is in EDT, so all times listed are simultaneous for International and the NY/NJ area!