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Aug 022012

Aberdeen’s very own award winning Chorus of Sweet Adelines is having another busy year preparing for a series of events in the North East of Scotland. With thanks to Linda Allan.

Usually at this time of year, this extremely accomplished medal winning Chorus is preparing to take to the stage at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe but this year, due to problems with a venue, Chorus Director Gwen Topp decided that it was time to tour in the local area and bring a summer show to their loyal fans in the North East.

Interviewed recently about the Chorus, Gwen said:

“We work hard every year preparing for our annual competition, making sure that our vocal and performance skills are at a very high level and, as many time medal winners over the years, this dedication has paid off extremely well.”

“But the ladies also enjoy putting on shows and staging concerts, particularly if that involves dressing up, or props! This kind of performance also allows us to choose a repertoire which suits different audiences and different events and lets us include a few comedy moments which the ladies and the audience usually enjoy very much. “After these summer shows, our schedule continues with a Charity musical event in the Music Hall on Sunday 7th October as invited artists supporting such causes as the Maggie’s Foundation.

“Later in the year, as we prepare for our own Christmas Shows in Aberdeen, we will be looking forward to singing in the magnificent Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow as guests of the Phoenix Choir in their Christmas Concert on 14th December. The Chorus relishes the chance to perform at all kinds of venues and for all kinds of audience and seeing the happy smiling faces in the audience always adds to our enjoyment of the event.”

This talented group of enthusiastic singers will be delighting the folks of Fraserburgh with a harmonious evening of light-hearted entertainment and exciting a cappella singing on Saturday 25th August at 7.45pm in The United Reformed Church on Mid Street. For tickets for this event, contact the Church, or Baird’s Pharmacy. The group also has a show in Newtonhill on Saturday 1st September at 7.45pm in the Bettridge Centre. For tickets for this event, contact the Bettridge Centre or, visit the website at www.aberdeenchorus.co.uk

Triumph At The Fringe – Now For The Music Hall

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Sep 082011

Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines, one of the most successful medal-winning Barbershop choruses in the UK, returned from Edinburgh recently – their third successive year there – hailing their show at the Fringe a triumph. Marketing and Publicity Officer Linda Allan tells us more.

Despite their many adventures on the way there, including thunder storms, mini flash floods on the motorway, a rescue by the A.A., cancelled trains and problems with the staging, all the intrepid lady pirates made it to the venue to the obvious delight of the enthusiastic audience, who gave a standing ovation claiming the show Adventure On The High Cs was “the best one yet”

Now Aberdonians will also get a chance to see these intrepid women display their pirattitude as Adventure On The High Cs will form part of their show in the Music Hall on Friday 16 September at 7:30pm.

Audiences will be treated to a very varied performance, with glimpses of Abba, flashing cutlasses, Gilbert and Sullivan, humorous ditties, and traditional Scottish airs, including a very special arrangement of The Northern Lights.

Sharing the stage this year will be the local successful trio of Fifth Dimension with their special blend of magic and humour which is sure to engage and astound the audience. Spectators will also be treated to enthralling performances by dancers from the very successful Sharon Gill School of Dance.

Tickets £12 (£10) are available from
Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122
www.boxofficeaberdeen.com

Free singing lessons

In addition to their Music Hall show the chorus is offering a free 4-week singing course to women. These lessons will take place on Mon 24 Oct, Mon 7 Nov, Mon 21 Nov, and Mon 28 Nov 2011 at 7:30pm in the Britannia Hotel, Bucksburn.

Participants will receive tuition on breathing and posture, vocal production and performing skills in a warm and friendly atmosphere. All course materials – music and learning CDs will be provided – there is no need to be able to read music – but you need to enjoy singing!

For more information contact us via the website www.aberdeenchorus.co.uk

Aberdeen Chorus Present £5828 To Cornerstone

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Nov 052010

By Anne Cargill.

A women’s barbershop choir has helped raise almost £6,000 for an Aberdeen charity.

Pictured is Gwen Topp, Director of the Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines, presenting a cheque for £5828.98 to Elaine Thomson, Chair of Cornerstone. The money was raised at a recent Grand Charity Concert which also featured the Granite City Chorus and the Flying Pigs.

Said Gwen Topp, Director of the Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adeline:

“We are absolutely delighted that the show was such a success and that we have been able to support the work of Cornerstone.”

The Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is one of the top women’s barbershop choruses in the UK, attracting women of all ages.

The chorus welcomes new members to their rehearsals every Monday in the Britannia Hotel Bucksburn.

With over 90 members the chorus will be perfoming their Christmas shows in December:

6th December – Mastrick Church,
10th December – Midstocket Church,
13th December – Peterculter Church,
17th December Holburn West Church.

All shows start at 7.45p.m. Tickets available at the door or from 07941 415516 or tickets@aberdeenchorus.co.uk

Anne Cargill
Publicity Officer
Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines

Sweet Adelines at the Music Hall

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Sep 082010

The Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines celebrates its 30^th birthday with Cornerstone

The Aberdeen Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is one of the top women’s barbershop choruses in the UK singing in four part harmony a cappella style.
The chorus attracts women of all ages and now has over 90 members. Performing regularly in and around Aberdeen the Sweet Adelines have recently done a successful show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the 3rd successive year.

As a celebration of their 30th anniversary the Aberdeen Chorus is preparing for a Grand Charity Show in the Music Hall on 17th September in aid of Cornerstone which is also celebrating its 30th birthday. Cornerstone is a charity which supports 12,000 adults and children across Scotland with learning disabilities.

Sharing the stage will be the local men’s barbershop chorus : The Granite City Chorus as well as The Flying Pigs, the locally renowned comedy troupe.

Tickets £12 (Concessions £9) are available from Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122 or www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or Aberdeen Chorus on 07941 415516

Free singing lessons

In addition to their Music Hall show the chorus is offering free singing lessons to women – these will take place for 6 weeks commencing 20th September 2010 from 7-8p.m.in the Britannia Hotel, Bucksburn.

Participants will receive tuition on breathing and posture, vocal production and performing skills in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

All course materials – music and learning CDs will be provided – there is no need to be able to read music – but you need to enjoy singing!

For more information visit our website www.aberdeenchorus.co.uk e mail info@aberdeenchorus.co.uk or phone/text 07941 415516

Anne Cargill
Publicity Officer
Aberdeen Chorus