Sweet Adelines International

Sweet Adelines International
Background information
OriginTulsa, Oklahoma
GenresA Cappella
Barbershop music
Years active1945–present
Membersclose to 21,000
Websitesweetadelines.com

Sweet Adelines International is a worldwide organization of women singers, established in 1945, committed to advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances. This independent, nonprofit music education association is one of the world's largest singing organizations for women.[1] "Harmonize the World" is the organization's motto.[2] It has a current membership of 23,000 and holds an annual international singing competition.[3]

  1. ^ Donaldson, Samantha E. (December 14, 2012). "In tune with the season: Local singers are Sweet Adelines". The Tennessean. Gannett. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
  2. ^ "Press Room". sweetadelineintl.org. Sweet Adelines International. Retrieved December 7, 2009.
  3. ^ NPR Staff (July 11, 2015). "Sweet Adelines, A Society Of Women In Harmony, Hits A Milestone". NPR. Retrieved 23 May 2021.