It's a Festival - the Sequel! - Aug 25, 2023

Basic event info
Event date: 
Aug 25 2023 - 6:00pm to Aug 26 2023 - 11:00pm
Location: 
Clarion Hotel and Suites
411 S Larkin Ave
Joliet , IL
United States
See map: Google Maps
Illinois US
Public event fields
Public attachments: 
PDF icon Fall Festival Public_updated 8-14-23.pdf

HOTEL & EVENT REGISTRATION ARE NOW CLOSED - PLEASE CONTACT KRISTIN FARWIG, EVENTS COORDINATOR OR SHELLY HUGHES, FINANCE COORDINATOR WITH ANY REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

Plans for the weekend are underway and nearly complete and we have once again included something for everyone and added some new twists! What can you expect?

  • Education, Fun and Laughter
  • Battle of the Choruses - Learn a new song to perform during the weekend in a Regional Chorus
  • Special Appearance and Performances throughout the weekend by guest faculty quartet Martini – 2012 Queens of Harmony.
  • “Smart Part Singing” - Education Class with Martini.
  • Sing with the Champs – join in and support our international-bound competitors.
  • Parade of Regional Quartets and Choruses – All have been invited to sing.
  • Coaching and PVI Opportunities – Details coming!
  • Roundtable Forum with Regional Leaders, Directors and RMT
  • Friday Quartet Reception
  • Saturday Dinner and Party

And so much more! 

SCHEDULE (to print, see attached schedule above)

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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.