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Region 34

CONVENTION BOOKLET

Second Edition

Wrest Point Casino, Hobart

Thursday 16 May to Sunday 19 May, 2019

Convention Booklet Number 2 – Region 34 Convention Hobart 2019

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TABLE OF CONTENTS A NOTE FROM YOUR CONVENTION PLANNING TEAM 3

OUR JUDGES 4

FINAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE 5

FINAL ORDER OF APPEARANCE 6

OPENING HOURS 6

EDUCATION CLASS DETAILS 6

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE: 7

VOLUNTEERS 7

FEDERAL ELECTION 7

SUNDAY ACCESS TO WREST POINT – ROADS CLOSED 7

SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER BOXES 8

CLOAK ROOM 8

AFTERGLOW – 30TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS 8

EVERYTHING CONTEST 8

FIRST TIMERS 8

HARMONY BAZAAR 8

LEADERS’ LUNCH 9

MARKETING AWARDS 2019 10

MASS SING 10

MC’s 10

STAR CHORUS 10

MIC TESTING QUARTET 11

PARADE OF CHAMPIONS 11

PHOTOGRAPHS 12

REHEARSAL SCHEDULES 12

SESSION TICKETS 12

SWEET ADELINE OF THE YEAR 13

WEBCAST INFORMATION 13

WHERE TO FIND COMPETITION RESULTS 13

A REMINDER FOR ALL 14


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A NOTE FROM YOUR CONVENTION PLANNING TEAM Well it’s not long to go now before we welcome everyone back to Hobart for another exciting

convention and competition. With 25 quartets and 17 choruses registered to compete, it promises

to be another full few days. We have just on 700 individuals registered to participate.

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of our Region, and we look forward to celebrating that

significant milestone in style on Saturday night at our Afterglow party.

We have a packed and diverse program of educational masterclasses on Sunday morning. We would

encourage you to attend these, as the chance for getting expert coaching from our esteemed panel

of judges is a great opportunity for skills development and growth.

This year we have our Regional AGM scheduled for early Sunday morning, and we would encourage

all choruses to be represented at the meeting.

As always, if you have any queries about anything please do not hesitate contact any one of your

Convention Planning Committee:

Kate Hawkins Events Coordinator [email protected]

Chris Jones Competition Coordinator [email protected]

Linda Britts Chair of Regional Convention [email protected]

So travel safe, see you soon, and stay fit and well in the lead up to our favourite week of the year!

Yours in harmony,

Kate, Chris and Linda

mailto:[email protected]




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OUR JUDGES Renée Porzel –Panel Chair & Showmanship

Since joining the Melodeers Chorus in 1990, Renée’s captivating choreography

helped them become seven-time Sweet Adelines International champions!

She is an inspiring coach, SAI Faculty and a Certified Showmanship Judge.

Renée sits on the International Board of Directors, serving as International

President from 2012-14.

Mary Rhea - Sound

Mary is Master Director of O.K. City Chorus. She is a Certified Sound Judge

and International Faculty member. Mary sits on the Education Direction

Committee and is a current member of the International Board of Directors.

She sang baritone in the 2010 International Champion Quartet Zing!, and

when Mary had time she worked as a physical therapist.

Corinna Garriock - Music

A member of SAI since 1988, Corinna is a Certified Music Judge, a Master

Director, a member of the International Faculty and tenor of the 2012

International Champion Quartet, Martini. Corinna serves on the SA

Education Direction Committee, the Pitch Pipe Editorial Review Board and

chairs the arranger Certification Program Task Force.

Betty Clipman – Expression

One of only four “Master Faculty” in the world, Betty’s experience spans 40

years in Sweet Adelines International. Highlights as Master Director include

Houston Horizon Chorus’ consistent top 10 International placing, and Vienna

Falls Chorus rose to International Chorus Champions 1988. Betty is an

International Quartet Champion (the Penna-Fores, 1980) and received a

Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000. She now directs Woodlands Show

Chorus.


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FINAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE

Our final schedule is set. It is PACKED so please check it out here:

Thursday 16th 12-1pm Quartet Reception 1-2pm Quartet Chorus Rehearsal 1-2pm MC Briefing 2-3pm Official Inspection 3.15pm –4:45pm Quartet Briefing & Walkthroughs 6-7pm Government House Reception (by invitation)

Friday 17th 9-10am Chorus Briefing & Walkthroughs 9-10am Volunteer Usher Briefing 9-10am STAR Chorus Rehearsal 10.30-11.00am Mass Sing 11.30am Opening Ceremony 12.30pm Quartet Competition & Awards Evening Chorus Rehearsals

Saturday 18th Morning Chorus rehearsals 9-10am Volunteer Usher Briefing 9-10am STAR Chorus Rehearsal 11.30am Chorus Competition & Awards Approx. 5:00pm 1hour after chorus comp Parade of Champions 6:30pm Dinner Box service 7:30 til late Afterglow/30thth Anniversary Celebrations

Sunday 19th 9-9.30am AGM 9.30-10.15am Master Class 10.15am – 10.30am Regional Awards 10.30-11.15am Master Class 11.15am-11.30am Convention Closing 12-1.30pm Leaders’ Lunch


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FINAL ORDER OF APPEARANCE This is the FINAL order of appearance

Order of Appearance – Quartets

Order of Appearance – Choruses

● The Traffic Pattern with specific timings will be advised by the Competition Coordinator as

soon as we receive approval from the Panel Chair

● The bus schedule will be planned as soon as we receive approval from the Panel Chair

regarding the Traffic Pattern, and we confirm desired arrival times with each chorus

OPENING HOURS Registration Desk Thursday: 2:00PM — 5:00PM; Friday: 9:00AM — 12:00PM

Regional Information Desk Thursday: 2:00PM — 5:00PM; Friday: 9:00AM — 11.30AM and

during breaks in competition; Saturday: 9:00AM — 11.30AM and during breaks in competition

Regional Sales Stall

Thursday: 2:00PM — 5:00PM; Friday: 9:00AM — 5:00PM; Saturday: 9:00AM — 3:00PM and one

hour prior to Parade of Champions for ticket sales only.

ALL SALES AT THE SALES STALL WILL BE BY EFTPOS /CREDIT CARD ONLY.

EDUCATION CLASS DETAILS So you can plan ahead, here are details of the extensive masterclass program on Sunday

morning

9.30am - 10.15am : CHORUS MASTER CLASS - Tasman Room

Watch a chorus being coached by our showmanship and expression judges, Renee Porzel and Betty

Clipman.

10.30am - 11.15am : QUARTET MASTER CLASS - Tasman Room

Watch two quartets being coached by our showmanship and expression judges, Renee Porzel and

Betty Clipman.

SOUND CLASSES – Showroom

9.30am - 10.15am : Play it Forward

Mary Rhea, our Sound judge will explore the concept of forward motion - how it affects your sound,

and how it affects emotional delivery and communication of the story line.

10.30am - 11.15am : Where do We Go From Here?

Contest is barely over, but we’re already thinking ahead. What are the next steps for chorus or

quartet to move forward? Mary Rhea, our sound judge will guide us through this.

https://sweetadelines.com/sites/default/files/Events/Regional_Competition/Region34Contest-QuartetOAP-2019.pdf

https://sweetadelines.com/sites/default/files/Events/Regional_Competition/Region34Contest-ChorusOAP-2019.pdf


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MUSIC CLASSES - Derwent Room 1

9.30am - 10.15am : How barbershop is that?

Corinna Garriock, our Music Judge and certified arranger explains what makes an arrangement

"barbershop" using a checklist of music category items to let learners discover, through critical

listening, how strong a fit an arrangement is for their chorus or quartet.

10.30am to 11.15am : Arranger Networking

Arranger networking with Corinna Garriock. For arrangers and arrangers in training only.

FOR THOSE WHO ARE STAYING HOME, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WATCH THE MASTER

CLASSES BEING HELD IN THE TASMAN ROOM VIA THE WEBCAST.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE:

VOLUNTEERS A huge thank you to everyone who registered their interest in volunteering for the Hobart

Convention. Your willingness to assist is very much appreciated. Volunteers have been contacted to

register their requested roles and sessions, and shift times and tasks will be advised and finalised in

the coming weeks

WE ARE HOWEVER STILL VERY SHORT OF VOLUNTEERS FOR SOME KEY TASKS, PARTICULARLY ON

CHORUS CONTEST DAY, SO PLEASE VOLUNTEER FOR A SHIFT IF YOU CAN.

A Volunteer Briefing and Walkthrough will be held on BOTH competition day mornings from 9 to 10

am in Wellington Room 1. Volunteers will need to attend the briefing on the morning of the day they

are scheduled to work a shift.

Volunteers will be presented with a voucher to purchase a drink and a snack at the end of their shift

as a thank you for their efforts.

If you require any further information at this time, or wish to express an interest in volunteering,

please contact our volunteer coordinator Jane Norris at [email protected].

FEDERAL ELECTION The federal election will be held on the Saturday of convention. We would suggest casting your vote

early, using one of the options available for the Electoral Commission Website

Federal Election How to Vote Options

SUNDAY ACCESS TO WREST POINT – ROADS CLOSED Due to the City to Casino Fun Run, roads to Wrest Point will be progressively closed from 8.45am.

We recommend you get to the Convention Centre early on Sunday morning as access will be difficult

and parking will be restricted.


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SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER BOXES Meal tokens will be distributed to each chorus along with your lanyards.

If you wish to secure a meal, but forgot to purchase it as part of your registration package there will

be limited meal tokens for sale at the Regional Sales Desk on FRIDAY only.

CLOAK ROOM Choruses staying off site have been asked to indicate if they will be using this service as part of their

CHORUS Competitor form, If you have not ticked this box, we will not be prepared for you and you

MAY NOT be able to access this service.

AFTERGLOW – 30TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Brindabella Chorus is planning and hosting the post competition celebration on Saturday night. A fun

night of music, dancing and singing is in the planning. More details to come. The party will kick off

downstairs in the Boardwalk Gallery and Wellington Rooms from 7:30pm.

EVERYTHING CONTEST Refer to Competition Coordinator, Chris Jones’ communiqués to Chorus TCs and Directors and

Quartets. Chris can be contacted at [email protected]

FIRST TIMERS We are welcoming many first timers to Convention this year. With such a busy schedule for choruses

we have decided that we will continue with sending our new members a welcome letter before

Convention to give them an idea of what they are in for, rather than holding a briefing in Hobart.

First Timers - don't forget to collect your special ribbon at the Regional Information Desk and wear it

with pride. If you pass a member with a First Timer's ribbon, make sure you stop and say hello.

HARMONY BAZAAR Opening Hours Friday: 9:00AM — 6:00PM; Saturday: 9:00AM — 5:30PM

Many of the stall holders from last year are returning and it promises to be another great Harmony

Bazaar this year!

Two stall spaces are still available so please contact our Harmony Bazaar Coordinator Donna

Gallagher at [email protected], if you are interested

Woodenmagic Wood products

FIND Jewellery Collective Handmade Jewellery



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The Spindle Tree All Tasmanian fibre items including yarns, knitwear, gifts, children's items, accessories, wraps and everything is made by local artisans.

Artesia Pewter Pewter figurines, coasters, spoons, flutes and jewellery

Naturally Millie Ma Tasmanian Skincare and Body Products

Carole's Island Creations Handcrafted glass fused jewellery in silver and gold plated settings

Michelle's Clothing and Jewellery

Celtmania Silver plated pewter cast jewellery. Includes musical themes

LEADERS’ LUNCH Everyone on a Chorus Board or Management Team is welcome to join us on the Sunday of

Convention for our Leaders’ Lunch to network with other chorus leaders and meet the Regional

Management Team. We have fun activities planned for you to connect with other leaders in our

region and catch up with old friends.

The lunch event costs $20 incl. GST per person and is subsidised by Sweet Adelines Australia.

Register at http://www.cvent.com/d/l6q4nc

To help with planning, it would be appreciated if you could RSVP with your payment by Sunday April

28th.

After you have registered, look out for an email from a Regional Resource Team member to let you

know about what we have planned.

Any questions? Please contact Annet Wezenbeek, Administration Team Coordinator -

[email protected]

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MARKETING AWARDS 2019 Is your Chorus and Quartet bringing their award entry materials to display in Hobart!

To those creative and strategic geniuses in your chorus who are sharing their best marketing work

with us for our display in Hobart … thank you!

Bring your entry to display in Hobart.This is important! You will need to deliver an A3 or A2 print

out of your entry to the RMT desk in Hobart on the Wednesday before contest begins so that we can

display it at Wrest Point. Any captions or information should be in a large font and able to be read

easily from display board.

Now, very important. Did you send an entry and NOT receive an acknowledgement from Anna-

Marie? If you don’t receive an email, it is important that you follow up with her immediately.

Similarly, if you wanted to send in an entry and couldn’t make the deadline, get in touch with her.

If there is any way we can include your chorus’s work in this display, we want to. We’ll work out a

way together if we possibly can

Let’s see every chorus in Region 34 represented in the Marketing Award gallery display in Hobart

2019!

Contact Anna-Marie at [email protected]

MASS SING The Mass Sing will be held at 10.30 - 11.00am on Friday morning on the lawns by the river at Wrest Point (weather permitting, otherwise we will be in the Tasman Room). Songs will include: ● Shelter ● I’m Australia ● Under Southern Skies ● Waltzing Matilda ● I Am Australian

MC’s Bec Hewitt, our MC Coordinator, has been in touch with all of our MCs for this year’s contest. The

MC Briefing is scheduled for Thursday afternoon 16 MAY 1.00-2.00pm in the Onyx Bar. Please

contact Bec with any queries - [email protected]

STAR CHORUS The directors for this convention’s STAR chorus are Jo Oosterhoff and Lindsey Dyer. The

STAR Chorus will be performing at the end of the Chorus Competition on Saturday 18

STAR Chorus rehearsals will be: ● Friday 9-10am in the Boardwalk Gallery




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● Saturday 9 -10am on the risers on main stage in the Tasman Room

Thank you for those of you who have registered for the STAR chorus our coordinator Sandy O’Neill

will have been in contact with you regarding your song, learning media and costuming. Any queries,

please email Sandy at [email protected]

To reiterate - members competing in a chorus (international, open or evaluation) are ineligible to

sing with the STAR chorus

MIC TESTING QUARTET Shenanigans is honoured to be invited to be your

mic-testing quartet for Hobart 2019! Shenanigans

formed around 9 years ago and first competed at

convention in Canberra in 2012, later earning a

PB of 514 and 6th place. A performing quartet,

Shenanigans performed scores of gigs singing

classic and contemporary songs all over Canberra

and surrounds, including most national

institutions, Floriade, cafes and community

venues. We had regular Christmas bookings and

took road trips to Moruya, Newcastle and Wollongong to perform. We busked in streets and

markets, sang in Old Parliament House and the High Court, squashed into random spaces in cafes or

tents, watched our breath condense in freezing conditions in Braidwood, competed with "musak"

and audiences singing along, inhaled generator fumes at the National Folk Festival and barbecue

smoke at the Multicultural Festival, and took to various lovely stages with professional lighting and

sound. We loved every minute of it, creating so many fun memories and lifelong friendships while

making people smile. We retired Shenanigans last year after 8 busy years, officially winding up in

October after our annual weekend of gigs down the coast. We continue to be great friends and sing

together at Brindabella Chorus, so we didn't take much convincing to get together when asked to be

mic-testers! Amanda (Tenor), Christine (Lead), Jennifer (Bass) and Lynn (Baritone) have had a joyful

time rehearsing together again, and are looking forward to taking Shenanigans onto the Regional

stage for one last hoorah. #wearesweetadelines!

Shenanigans Quartet www.facebook.com/ShenanigansQuartet

PARADE OF CHAMPIONS The Parade of Champions will start one hour after the conclusion of the Chorus Competition. We encourage performers to remain at the venue and in their contest gear for the Parade of Champions. If your chorus or quartet is eligible to perform in the Parade of Champions, a representative from each quartet and the chorus director must attend the briefing, which will be held at the conclusion of the chorus competition in the Tasman Room. The line-up for the Parade of Champions is as follows:


http://www.facebook.com/ShenanigansQuartet


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5th Place Chorus – 1 song

5th Place Quartet – 1 song

4th Place Chorus – 1 song

4th Place Quartet – 1 song

AA Winning Chorus* – 1 Song

3rd Place Chorus – 1 song

3rd Place Quartet – 1 song

A Winning Chorus* – 1 song

2nd Place Chorus – 1 song

2nd Place Quartet – 1 song

1st Place Quartet– 2 songs

1st Place Chorus – 2 songs

* If the A and AA Chorus Winners place in the top five, they will sing in the slot determined by their top five placements.

Groups will be called from the audience when they are to muster backstage in preparation for their

performance.

PHOTOGRAPHS Details are in convention booklet #1 and on the website:

https://www.sweetadelines.org.au/convention/

REHEARSAL SCHEDULES Rehearsal schedules have now been confirmed – All choruses have been advised, but if you have any

questions please contact CRC, Linda Britts.

● Chorus names and times will be shown at each rehearsal room.

● Location of the rehearsal rooms are:

o Boardwalk - Down the escalator from the Tasman Theatre

o Wellington - Down the escalator from the Tasman Theatre

o Derwent - First floor – up the stairs from the main reception area

o Riviera- Mezzanine level – above main reception

SESSION TICKETS Session tickets are once again available to family and friends who are not registered for Convention. Tickets are available for purchase via Cvent and at the RMT Sales desk



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Ticket costs: Adults - $35.00 per session / Concession and Children - $25.00 per session Tickets via this link http://www.cvent.com/d/16qxc2 PLEASE NOTE – a separate ticket is required for EACH session .Also note, if people wish to attend only the Parade of Champions, $15.00 tickets will be available after the Chorus Competition at the Regional Sales Desk.

SWEET ADELINE OF THE YEAR These Awards are presented by Region 34 to recognise and thank our members who work tirelessly

to ensure the success of our choruses and of our region. This award (previously ‘the Quiet Achiever

award’) was an initiative of Margaret Richards, a long-standing member of the Southern Cross

Region who has served at both chorus and regional levels for many years. Each chorus of our region,

including Chapter-At-Large, is invited to submit one Sweet Adeline of the Year nominee from their

chorus. All nominees will be recognised as award winners. Please forward submissions to

[email protected]

To assist, could each chorus TC please bring an A4 colour photo of your Sweet Adeline of the Year, as

well as a 200 word write-up printed on an A4 page. Recommended font and size is either Arial or

Helvetica font in 14pt size. In addition please let your member know to go to the RMT Information

desk to collect their pin and certificate.

WEBCAST INFORMATION This year we welcome back Traci Voss (Melbourne), Vicki Dwyer (Circular Keys), and Alex Morris

(Geelong Harmony) to the Contest Webcast. Joining them in the hot seat are Laurel Santry (Redland

Rhapsody), Kirsten Richardson (A Cappella West) and Henrietta Farr (Vocal Vibes).

Together, the team will guide our webcast audience through the Quartet and Chorus competitions

peppered with regional information, statistics, and competitor information along with shout-outs

and support messages. All competitors are encouraged to come and chat with us and the webcast

audience after you have competed.

This free webcast will welcome donations throughout the weekend to help us continue broadcasting

in the future. Share the webcast action with your friends, family and colleagues by sharing this link

to our convention webpage : http://www.sweetadelines.org.au/convention/

WHERE TO FIND COMPETITION RESULTS Results will be published on our Region’s website within 24 hours of the conclusion of the contest


http://www.cvent.com/d/16qxc2

http://www.sweetadelines.org.au/convention/



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