Welcome to Evergreen Chorus

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Evergreen Chorus

An a cappella chapter of Sweet Adelines International based in Poughkeepsie, NY

Evergreen is a chorus singing a cappella four-part harmony. With roots in the uniquely American art form of Barbershop Harmony, the Evergreen Chorus excites every listener, performing timeless classics, jazz and blues, show tunes, and contemporary songs!

Email [email protected] for information on how to join us for a rehearsal and see what Evergreen has to offer!

Annual Show

Join us for our annual show! Admission is free (donations greatly appreciated)

Member of Note

New Member

Welcome Lindy-Ann, our newest member in Evergreen!

From left: Lindy-Ann, Carol (Membership Coordinator), Jeannette (Lindy-Ann's mentor)

Awards and Recognition

Congratulations to Kathy and Claudia, our May/June Director's Award winners!

Congratulations to Jeannette and Pat, our May and June Team Coordinator Award winners!

Chorus News

We had fun bringing musical joy during the 2022 holiday season!

60th Anniversary Show - October 2022

We had so much fun celebrating our 60th Anniversary! The Evergreen Chorus was thrilled to be on the risers!

We loved the singing and laughin at the jokes from our Guest Quartet, "Just 4"!

and enjoyed performances by "Special Characters" quartet and chorus ensembles...

We were thrilled to honor our former director, Barbara Bonder, and our 60 year member, Ruth Martin.

See and Hear Us in Action!

Click on the links below to see and hear us in action:

2019 Holiday Harmony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tikovh05Dvg&list=PLL8QEWdUduZJVrEe0OHoqi...

2019 Dutchess County Scottish Society: https://www.facebook.com/296292713760253/videos/489947091538033/

2019 Hudson Valley Renegades Game: https://www.facebook.com/296237620848764/videos/408459316452695/

2019 Evergreen Chorus Overview: https://youtu.be/n-bxK9Mjr4M

2018 Evergreen Chorus Overview: https://www.facebook.com/296237620848764/videos/376787752793750/

2017 International Competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELwJfm6cGPI

International Recognition

October 28, 2017 - 12:43pm

Press Release

The Evergreen Chorus placed third in the 2017 Sweet Adelines International small chorus Harmony Classic... more

Rehearsal Happenings

Rehearsals are Tuesday Nights 7:15pm - 9:45pm

Crown Heights Clubhouse

34 Nassau Road

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

*Note: Summer break with no rehearsals

on Tues Aug 22 and Tues Aug 29th*

Join us for rehearsals! Please email

[email protected]

for more information

Membership

Join the chorus, join the fun!
Email [email protected] or call Carol S. at (914) 456-3105 or Susan at (845) 430-8180.

All over the globe, Sweet Adelines International choruses are joining together to teach the world to sing. Women of all ages who enjoy singing are invited on Tuesdays. Rehearsals start with warm-ups at 7:15 PM at Crown Heights Clubhouse, 34 Nassau Road, Poughkeepsie, NY. Come check us out!

Women are pulled in many different directions; work, home, family. They are looking for some fun to call their own. Sweet Adelines International offers educational, leadership, social, and of course, performance opportunities.

We welcome women singers of all ages to come and visit us. Evergreen Chorus is a non-profit educational organization and chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Always working to expand and improve our musical performing skills through weekly practice sessions, private voice instruction, choreography rehearsals, and coaching; Evergreen Chorus prides itself in encouraging women to grow and improve while having fun and learning to express themselves through the craft of a cappella singing.

We invite women singers to come visit our rehearsals or coaching sessions to get a taste of what Evergreen Chorus and Sweet Adelines International are all about.

MISSION STATEMENT

TO
PROVIDE
AN ENJOYABLE,
SUPPORTIVE,
EDUCATIONAL
COMMUNITY WHERE
SINGERS CAN STRIVE
FOR MUSICAL EXCELLENCE
THROUGH FOCUSED PERFORMANCE,
COMMITMENT
AND PASSION.

Core Values

Passion

Embody focused energy, enthusiasm, and excitement

Excellence

Rehearse at optimum level at all times

Know the musical and visual plan

Pursue growth and learning

Commitment

Demonstrate positive teamwork for music and administrative tasks

Kindness

Exhibit compassion and generosity

Donations

Support the arts - our chorus accepts tax-deductible donations!

You can donate via Venmo business: @evergreenchorus

or mail checks payable to Evergreen Chapter:

Evergreen Chapter

c/o Claudia Bienenfeld

165 Watkins Avenue

Middletown, NY 10940

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