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In The News

Capitaland Chorus and its quartets have had the opportunity to be highlighted in local news in past years.

"Valentines Delivered Musically" Read this enjoyable article published in the February 15, 2013 edition of the Schenectady Gazette. It highlights three local barbershop choruses, including Capitaland, that provide Singing Valentines in the Capital Region. Note: click the 'Continuation' link on the top of the page to finish reading the article.

Metroland article: Sing, Dance, Laugh

The August 18, 2011 issue of Metroland, a weekly newspaper highlighting arts and entertainment in the Capital District, contains an article focused on Marty Willey and Capitaland Chorus. Read about the benefits and joy that comes from singing!

Click here to see an article and a video clip of one of Capitaland's quartets, singing here at a noontime performance in downtown Albany.

PRESS RELEASE (Immediate)
DATE: July 23, 2008

CAPITALAND CHORUS PLACES 4th IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

The Capitaland Chorus, a member of Sweet Adelines International, based in Albany, NY, recently won fourth place honors for mid-size choruses in the Harmony Classic Competition held in San Antonio, Texas. The chorus was judged on a 15 minute entertainment package, including a parody of "Zoot Suit Riot", called "Grapefruit Diet", written by Wierd Al Yankovic.

More than fifty members of the Capitaland Chorus attended the International Education Symposium, with the theme "Kickin' it up a Notch!", which offered nearly 200 classes in vocal production, performance skills, music theory, teamwork, and chorus administration, among other topics.

First place in the mid-size category was won by Metro Nashville Chorus of Tennessee. Other competitors included: 2nd place - City Voices Chorus, Missouri; 3rd place - Santa Monica Chorus, California; and 5th place - High Country Chorus, Colorado. The small chorus competition was won by Stockholm City Voices Chorus, Sweden.

The Capitaland Chorus will reprise their entertainment package at Freedom Park in Scotia on Wednesday evening, Aug. 13.


	PRESS RELEASE DATE: May 2007 CAPITALAND CHORUS BRINGS HOME A GOLD MEDAL! On April 29th, 2007, the Capitaland Chorus of Albany, NY, members of Sweet Adelines International, an outstanding 4-part a-cappella chorus, under the direction of Kathy Mendenhall, Master Director, competed along with 29 other choruses in their regional contest in Syracuse, N.Y. and came away as the 1st place winners of the AA mid-size choruses, and 4th place winners overall. This chorus has been together for over 25 years, starting out as the Latham Circle Chapter and later changing their name to Capitaland, to incorporate the 7 counties that are represented by its members, all women ranging from the ages of 20+ to 80+. Capitaland Chorus has won 4 Regional competitions since 1996 and has competed Internationally 4 times, the last time was in the fall of 2005 in Detroit, MI! Capitaland Chorus is presenting a free, “A Cappella 101” course from 6-8pm on Thursdays, starting May 31. This 4-week course will introduce the fundamentals of A Cappella singing through vocal production, breathing techniques, and demonstrations by master director Kathy Mendenhall and members of Capitaland Chorus. Please contact Judy Fraser at 518-785-3567 to register.

May 21, 2013

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April Sweet Adeline of the Month: Linda Hayes

Linda wasted no time getting back into the swing of chorus life and took on several responsibilities with jewelry and costuming that really put us "in the pink" at regional contest this year! Searching online for just the right chorus shirts and earrings, as well as organizing and coordinating the sizing, ordering, and distribution of these items, Linda was a major factor in getting it all done in time for contest. Here's to a job well done Linda!

March Sweet Adeline of the Month: Michaela Phillips

Besides being a great tenor, Michaela has been serving as a liaison between Marianne our Director, and the rest of the chorus, taking care of details that can easily fall through the cracks. She sends reminders, keeps track of coaching notes as well as musical changes; she is our collective memory! Thanks for your good work Michaela!

Capitaland Chorus 2013 Sweet Adeline of the Year: Dodie Gearing

In addition to being bass section leader and music library coordinator, Dodie devotes much of her time to making Capitaland Chorus the best it can be! She is there to open and set up the rehearsal hall when needed, participates in sing outs as a solid bass singer, and in general is there to help wherever it is needed. Dodie is a most worthy recipient of this honor for this year, and the chorus extends its gratitude to her for all she does!

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