Sweet Adelines International is a highly respected worldwide organization of women singers committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. This independent, nonprofit music education association is one of the worlds largest singing organizations for women. Members extend over five continents and belong to more than 500 choruses and 1, 200 quartets. Todays Sweet Adelines choruses and quartets sing exciting a cappella, four-part harmony music, barbershop style. The music includes special arrangements of todays ballads and upbeat songs, popular show tunes, and even jazz. Members say that singing the powerfully balanced sounds of barbershop harmony provides a rich, rewarding experience. Sweet Adelines International is governed by an elected board of directors and administered by a professional staff in Tulsa, Okla. The staff manages a wide range of programs and services, including: * Education programs such as Directors Certification Program, Arrangers Program, Faculty Program and Judging Program * International champions named in chorus, quartet, and young women aged 25 and under divisions at International Convention each Fall.