"THE BEAT GOES ON"

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ElectionAnnouncement of our new Director's Coordinator for Region 23
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SIDE BY SIDE - Director's Seminar and Judging Training
will be held in Detroit, Michigan on July 23 - 26, 2009 in the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center. This newly developed seminar will bring directors and judges together for an exciting time of sharing and superb training. Mark your calendars, get it in your chorus budget and make your way to Detroit!! This educational event for directors has replaced our former IES week.

CONGRATULATIONS TO KIM WONDERS AND METRO NASHVILLE CHORUS!!!

They recently brought home the Division AA "Gold" following the Harmony Classic Competition in San Antonio, Texas.

They are the ONLY chorus in the whole world to win both Division A and Division AA and Region 23 is certainly proud to "claim" them as our own.

Keep setting the standard for excellence, Kim and Company!!

Visit a coaching session!!
Many of our Region 23 choruses have open coaching sessions and would be happy for any of our directors to attend. Most have their schedules listed on their websites along with their talented coaches. What a great way to observe and get great tips for your personal growth and the musical journey of your own singers. If you need any assistance, please contact me (see Director's Coordinator page).


We are so proud of our directors in 23 and the levels of excellence that they continue to pursue. Their hard work and love of our art form makes each of us better singers and representatives of Sweet Adelines everywhere!

In Region 23, we proudly applaud four Master Directors:

• Becki Hine, Song of Atlanta Chorus, Atlanta, GA
• Nancy Shumard, retired director of Smoky Mountain Harmony, Knoxville,TN
• Sher Lewis, Tune Town Show Chorus, Nashville, TN
• Kim Wonders, Metro Nashville Chorus, Nashville, TN

We have 38 certified directors, 2 approved directors and 30 active candidates in the DCP program.

We have four new directors in 23:

• Nan Stahl, Memphis City Sound, Memphis, TN
• Kimberly Grimme, Crossroads of the South, Jackson, MS
• Kevin Miller, Smoky Mountain Harmony, Knoxville, TN
• Dot Hackman, Southern Accent, Montgomery, AL

Thanks for reading!! Portia Little, DC 23





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