The Champaign-Urbana Chapter currently has 33 members.
The award-winning Champaign-Urbana Sweet Adelines was established in April 1952 and will celebrate 60 years of harmony next year. We have medaled in each of the last 6 Regional competitions with either First or Second Place honors. In the years we received First Place Small Chorus, we were also awarded with the Showmanship Award. At the 2011 Regional Competition held April 7-9, 2011 in Springfield, Illinois, the Champaign-Urbana chorus was awarded 2nd Place Small Chorus. Below is the official picture, courtesy of Studio 131 Photography.
Photo used by permission of Studio 131 Photography.
Quartet photos used by permission of Studio 131 Photography.
Chris Reifsteck - Tenor Mary Ann Neuman - Tenor - Melodeers
Betty Wiseman - Lead
Becky McDuffee - Lead - CU Sweet Adelines
Michelle Reifsteck - Baritone Joanna Coombs - Baritone - Danville
Joanie Kouka - Bass Nancy Inman - Bass - River Blenders
"Illusion" (ten years together!) "Ethel"
2008 4th Place Quartet 2011 4th Place Quartet
Installation of Officers, May 3, 2011
(Photos by Mina Seaton)
"Illusion" entertaining Jen & Carolin, installing shower maids!
after a lovely meal at Piato Cafe.
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Jackie's "Crown & Septor" Our 2011-12 Clean Officers!
Pictures from Competition weekend, April 7-9, 2011
Golden Girls honored at RAMM meeting, Friday, April 8, 2011
(Photos by Mary Cummings)
Julia (Judy) Siler on the left and Alma McNattin on the right. Judy is a founding member of Champaign-Urbana chorus! Both gals are best friends and love singing with us. They are an inspiration to all!
Breakfast before everything! Newbies ready for 1st competition!
Val applying finishing touches on Jackie! NEVER enough blush!!!
"Illusion" entertaining after dinner! Minta and Marsha at dinner (almost twins!).
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Mary Cummings. All rights reserved.