Renee Porzel

Master Director, Choreographer, Melodeers Chorus
Specialty: Visual communication, vocal production, judging categories, characterization, physical expression and energy, visual plan design and implementation, choreography teaching techniques, training for choreographers and visual teams, expressive singing, visual performing skills, handling stage fright
Background Info and Experience: Baritone, Choreographer - Melodeers Chorus 1993 to present, competing member of International Champion Melodeers Chorus, Regional Champion Quartet, Legacy - 1993; International Committees and Programs: Certified Visual Communication Judge, Showmanship Category Specialist - 2010-12, Judge Moderator 2014-2016, Certified Faculty Member, Competition Task Force - 2010-2011, Editorial Review Board - 3 yrs., Nominating Committee - 2009, Education Direction Committee - 2005 - 2010, International Board of Directors - 2006 - 2020, Executive Committee serving as Secretary - 2007-2010, President 2012 - 2014, Immediate Past President 2014-2016
Coaching: Quartets and Choruses – all levels - 1996 - present.
Phone: 847-204-6352

Featured Regional & International Events

Jan 17 2026 - 12:00am
Saturday January 17, 2026 10:00 AM CST - 11:00 CST Beth Smith, Judge Category Specialist SOUND... more
Feb 7 2026 - 12:00am
Prepping for a successful rehearsal! - VIA ZOOM Saturday, February 7, 2026 10:30 am CST - 12:00 PM... more
Apr 30 2026 - 12:00am to May 3 2026 - 12:00am
  Announcements & Updates Communications Mailing #1 Quartet Mailing #2  Chorus Mailing #2... more

News Around the Region

November 12, 2025 - 8:30pm
Region 3 is pleased to share that the Heart of Illinois Chorus has won the 2025 Peoria Community's Choice... more
November 1, 2025 - 11:27pm
Something exciting is on the horizon and the future is looking so bright! The RMT spent the weekend working... more

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Mission Statement

Midwest Harmony Region 3 of Sweet Adelines International is dedicated to the advancement of four-part harmony, barbershop-style, for women of all ages, through education and performance.