Acappella Sounds Chorus News

Continental Crush Quartet Visit to Rehearsal February 9, 2023

Date Posted: Mon, 13 Feb 2023
Continental Crush Quartet Visit to Rehearsal February 9, 2023

♥ SING FROM THE HEART ♥

Continental Crush entertained us and later coached our sectionals. All wonderful singers, with energy and expression! We learned something from each of them.

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HOLIDAY GREETINGS 2022
Date Posted: Thu, 22 Dec 2022

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Welcome back Tracey - December 8, 2022
Date Posted: Sun, 11 Dec 2022

She's back! Welcome Tracey Larder as our chorus Director.

Food Drive for West Island Mission - November 30, 2022

Date Posted: Thu, 1 Dec 2022
Food Drive for West Island Mission - November 30, 2022

Thank you to all our family and friends for contributing to our Christmas food drive for the West Island Mission. They were so grateful for our collective contributions!

Choral Canada's - Psychological Benefits of Singing
Date Posted: Sun, 26 Jun 2022

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Choral Canada's - Educational Benefits of Singing
Date Posted: Sun, 26 Jun 2022

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Choral Canada's - Social/Emotional Benefits of Singing
Date Posted: Sat, 18 Jun 2022

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Choral Canada's - Physical Benefits of Singing
Date Posted: Thu, 26 May 2022
Find out more about the research supporting these statements at Benefits of Singing - Research - CHORAL CANADA

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Choral Canada's "The Benefits of Singing" program
Date Posted: Mon, 23 May 2022

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For more information, see: choralcanada.org

Food Drive - Saturday, May 14, 2022

Date Posted: Fri, 20 May 2022
Food Drive - Saturday, May 14, 2022

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our food drive Saturday, May 14th!
We collected 338 Kilos or 743.6 lbs forMoisson Montreal!

Photos taken at rehearsal hall for dropoff of food from chorus members, May 12th, 2022.

"The Montrealer" insert in The Gazette - December 6, 2021
Date Posted: Tue, 14 Dec 2021

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Halloween on our last Zoom Rehearsal Oct. 28, 2021
Date Posted: Sat, 6 Nov 2021

First In-Person Rehearsal since Covid, Oct. 21, 2021
Date Posted: Sat, 23 Oct 2021

Montreal Gazette interview by Wendy Davies - August 26, 2021
Date Posted: Tue, 31 Aug 2021

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Prom Night & Membership Recognition June 28, 2021

Date Posted: Tue, 20 Jul 2021
Prom Night & Membership Recognition June 28, 2021

We may not be able to see each other live, but we still know how to have fun!
On June 28^th the chorus held their Prom Night via Zoom.
Moving, singing, bingo, and awards were on the program for the evening.

The following members received longevity awards:

1 year: Paula Carnelly
5 years: Jessica Baker, Chynna St-Amour
10 years: Tracey Larder, Tatiana Kalashnikova
25 years: Bunny (Ann) Ciceri
35 years: Leslie MacDonald

Congratulations to all!

For more photos, go to NEWS & EVENTS - Photos

Food Drive - May 1, 2021
Date Posted: Sat, 1 May 2021

Many of our members and friends brought food to Wendy's home which will be delivered to Moisson Montréal.

Travel in Tune

Date Posted: Sat, 10 Apr 2021

Did you ever think think that you could Travel in Tune? Sweet Adelines has brought us all together virtually. Regions from across the world have prepared Educational Adventures for their sister Sweet Adelines. Every few weeks a different region is presenting workshops which will reflect their home region, What a fabulous way to stay connected with one another from Australia to the UK, Sweden Canada and the US. Sweet Adelines International YouTube Channel

North Atlantic Region 1 Virtual Education

Date Posted: Sat, 10 Apr 2021

North Atlantic Region One continues to educate us with fun and interesting virtual education, Region One's events are available to nonmembers. Just recently Region One offered a series on the "Roots of Performance" with stellar coaches. So do check out what is happening in the Sweet Adeline world! Sweet Adelines Region 1 YouTube channel

Region 1 Sweet Adeline's Virtual Festival- Chorus Day

Date Posted: Wed, 29 Apr 2020

Featuring 19 Region 1 Choruses
Originally Streamed Live, Saturday April 25th,2020 2pm (2 parts)

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j68IZVz5EYY&t=147s

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqkJgRQn6Wk&t=543s

Region 1 Sweet Adeline's Virtual Festival - Quartet Night
Date Posted: Wed, 29 Apr 2020
Featuring 22 Region 1 Quartets
Originally Streamed Live, Friday April 24th, 2020 at 8:30pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFh2qX0_rO0&t=2896s

Region 1 Sweet Adelines - Karen Sweeters hosts the 2020 Judging Panel
Date Posted: Wed, 29 Apr 2020
Nancy Field - Expression, Mary Rhea - Sound, Sandi Wright - Showmanship, Jan Meyer - Music
Originally Streamed Live, Sunday April 26th, 2020 11am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s6n-qRYngY

Singout at Place Newman, Ville LaSalle - December 22, 2019
Date Posted: Mon, 23 Dec 2019

Potluck Party - December 12, 2019
Date Posted: Sat, 14 Dec 2019

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/AaWv8qLQoBb17DEx5

Singout at Centre d'hébergement Lachine - Dec. 10, 2019
Date Posted: Wed, 11 Dec 2019

Holiday Concert - November 30, 2019
Date Posted: Thu, 5 Dec 2019

Rehearsal on Halloween
Date Posted: Sat, 2 Nov 2019

Chantal, Sylvie, Allison & ??

Debra Lynn Coaching photos- October 18 - 19, 2019
Date Posted: Sun, 27 Oct 2019

What a great coaching experience!

"Over the Rainbow" Guest Night - September 12, 2019
Date Posted: Sat, 28 Sep 2019

Spaghetti Quartetti Event Photos - June 15, 2019
Date Posted: Fri, 5 Jul 2019

Fun was had by all.

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/ECYxnFBJ3u3Z8qv67

Stewart Hall Fundraiser 2019
Date Posted: Sun, 30 Jun 2019

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/q5MSqPVmJCioqY1d8

Coaching with Karen Sweeters - March 29 - 30, 2019
Date Posted: Sun, 7 Apr 2019

Retreat Dinner & Party - February 9, 2019
Date Posted: Mon, 18 Feb 2019

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/aHYq2JFVpXK1rjyJ7

Airline Ladies at Rehearsal - January 17, 2019
Date Posted: Fri, 18 Jan 2019

Sing-out at Le boulevard Shopping Mall - December 9 and 16,2018

Date Posted: Mon, 10 Dec 2018
Sing-out at Le boulevard Shopping Mall - December 9 and 16,2018

December 9th

December 16th

December 23rd

November Show - November 18, 2018
Date Posted: Sun, 9 Dec 2018

Click here to view photos of Show.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/R7rAT3ZHWbwBkeC67

A Cappella with Deke Sharon Workshop - October 12 & 13, 2018
Date Posted: Sun, 21 Oct 2018

Fourteen of our chorus members attended this workshop in Altona, N.Y. and found the experience enriching.

Parkinson SuperWalk Fundraiser - September 16, 2018
Date Posted: Tue, 18 Sep 2018

We were happy to sing at the Parkinson Superwalk at the John Abbott/MacDonald College campus wearing the Parkinson logo colours.

"Happy" Guest Night - September 13, 2018
Date Posted: Mon, 17 Sep 2018

This/That Group 2018
Date Posted: Mon, 11 Jun 2018

This Group

That Group

Stewart Hall Fundraiser - May 26 - 27, 2018
Date Posted: Mon, 4 Jun 2018

Click on link below to see photos.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/OqkHdHd26xlkWWK32

Festival de la Voix Performance - March 24, 2018

Date Posted: Sat, 31 Mar 2018

Click on link below to view photos of event:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/gAz9GLN6ZHXwEEcI2

Click on link below to listen to the chorus performing La vie en rose.

https://youtu.be/14KG9Cwf2Qs

Coaching with Hannah Barton - February 10, 2018
Date Posted: Fri, 16 Feb 2018

Centre Côte St-Luc, Christmas singout - December 23, 2017
Date Posted: Mon, 25 Dec 2017

Dorset Elementary School, Baie D'Urfe Christmas Singout - November 18, 2017
Date Posted: Sat, 18 Nov 2017

Performance at their Holiday Fair

Wendy and Tracey at IES, Aug. 2-6, 2017
Date Posted: Thu, 17 Aug 2017

Held at University of Maryland in Baltimore, MD.
(Jim Henson, graduate and Kermit the Frog)

Stewart Hall Fundraiser, May 27, 2017
Date Posted: Wed, 21 Jun 2017
Click on link below to see photos.

https://goo.gl/photos/55sy75EFRHsCe68e7

Regional Competition May 5-7, 2017 photos
Date Posted: Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Click on link below to view photos of competition.

https://goo.gl/photos/gR3UYGRMB9GYg2nP9

Contest Performance for Family & Friends - May 2, 2017
Date Posted: Tue, 6 Jun 2017
Click on link below to see photos. Click on small i to see captions on each photo.

https://goo.gl/photos/1KHHs5Mm9iy6j6ab7

Coaching Retreat, Dinner & Talent Show - March 25, 2017
Date Posted: Mon, 5 Jun 2017

Click on link below to see photos of retreat, dinner and talent show. Click on small i to see captions on each photo.

https://goo.gl/photos/79EPAuuo4MXkNi5i8

Kateri Memorial Hospital, Kahnawake - Dec. 17, 2016
Date Posted: Sun, 18 Dec 2016

We returned again this Christmas season to sing for a very
appreciative audience (Tracey & Claudette are hidden).

Wilderton Shopping Centre Christmas Singout - Dec. 10, 2016
Date Posted: Mon, 12 Dec 2016

CBC Radio One & CBC TV News - Dec. 9, 2016
Date Posted: Sat, 10 Dec 2016
CBC Sing-In Charity Drive Fairview Pointe Claire

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The Boulevard Shopping Centre, Montreal Christmas Singout - Dec. 3 & 8, 2016
Date Posted: Fri, 9 Dec 2016

We sang December 3rd & 8th and received great reception.