About Region 5 Spirit of the Midwest

Region 5 is an extraordinary community of singers who come together in celebration of the art form known as barbershop singing. We are committed to the promotion of personal growth and development through performance, education, leadership opportunities, and competition.

Mission of Region 5

Spirit of the Midwest Region 5 is an organization of women dedicated to excellence and committed to advancing the enjoyment of singing a cappella music in the barbershop style through education, competition and performance.

Mission and Vision of Sweet Adelines International

Elevating women singers worldwide through education, performance, and competition in barbershop harmony and a cappelle music while inspiring and empowering voices to joyfully harmonize the world.

About Spirit of the Midwest Region 5

Spirit of the Midwest Region 5 is a membership organization of female singers, who meet regularly to rehearse, perform, socialize, and have fun. We currently have 700+ singers of all ages, from all walks of life, and in all parts of the region.

Performance

One main purpose of choruses and quartets in Spirit of the Midwest Region 5 is to sing for our communities. We sing at annual shows, community events, and annual competitions. We also perform Singing Telegrams for Valentines Day and Mother's Day. We have groups who are available to sing at your next function or event. If you're looking for a unique musical experience to liven up your event, please check out our Choruses and Quartets sections above.

Education

In addition to sharing our music with others, another great passion of ours is learning more about the art of acapella singing. Vocal instruction is a regular part of chorus rehearsals and a very important component of the chorus experience. A couple times each year, we will get coaching from a visiting master in the art of barbershop, where we learn many fabulous tricks of the trade.

Competition

In the spring of every year, Region 5 holds a chorus and quartet competition. Competitions are a special time for quartets and choruses from our region to come together to sing for each other, receive constructive feedback from a panel of International judges, and especially see old friends and make new ones. The winners of the regional competition in both quartet and chorus categories then compete at International Competition, which is held in the fall in a major city each year.

Winners of Division A Small Choruses and Division AA Midsize Choruses are invited to participate in the Harmony Classic if their scores are among the top five highest in their division. The Harmony Classic is held during the International Competition and Convention.

Choruses

Region 5 offers opportunities to join a chorus in many cities across several states. Joining a chorus is a wonderful way to learn how to sing or improve your existing vocal skills. In a chorus, the director will assess your vocal range and place you in one of four voice parts. You'll be educated in how to sing your best with that section of chorus. The ability to read music is helpful but not a requirement. On this journey, you'll meet many amazing, talented, friendly and helpful women and develop friendships that last a lifetime.

Quartets

Most choruses have a number of members who form their own quartets in addition to singing with the chorus. Region 5 is currently home to a number of wonderful quartets, and we are very proud of them!

Affiliation

Spirit of the Midwest Region 5 is a region of Sweet Adelines International, a non-profit organization of approximately 30,000 members in choruses and quartets, worldwide. Sweet Adelines is headquartered in Tulsa, OK.