Sweet Adelines
Heart of the Blue Ridge Region 14
Region 14 of Sweet Adelines International proudly represents a vibrant community of women singers from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia who are passionate about the art of a cappella barbershop harmony. As part of one of the world’s premier organizations for women’s vocal music, Region 14 fosters excellence in singing, musical education, and personal growth.
Our region is home to talented choruses and quartets, including internationally recognized performers. Presto!, a standout quartet, earned a spot among the Top 15 quartets worldwide, and Song of Atlanta Chorus achieved an extraordinary 2nd place finish at the 2024 Sweet Adelines International Contest, showcasing the musical strength and artistry of Region 14 on the international stage.
In addition to our performers, Region 14 is enriched by members who serve in leadership and educational roles within the broader Sweet Adelines organization. Jamy Claire Archer is a valued member of the Sweet Adelines International Faculty, and Beth Kimlick, Kimberly Graham, and Michelle Little are in the Judging Candidate Program, contributing to the development and integrity of barbershop competition standards.
Region 14 is more than a musical organization—it is a sisterhood built on harmony, empowerment, and shared achievement. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or discovering the joy of singing, Region 14 offers a welcoming and inspiring environment for all women who love to sing.
All of the choruses and quartets in our region are affiliated with Sweet Adelines, a non-profit organization of approximately 30,000 members in choruses and quartets, worldwide. The Sweet Adelines International Missions Statement reads:
Elevating women singers worldwide through education, performance, and competition in barbershop harmony and a cappella music.
Performance
Choruses in our region get out and sing for our community. You will find our groups singing in annual shows, a number of community events, and at annual competitions. If you're looking for a unique musical experience to liven up your event, visit our Groups page to find Sweet Adelines near you who would love to perform!
Education
In addition to sharing our music with others, another great passion of ours is learning more about the art of a capella singing. Our mission strives for musical excellence with high member involvement at the chapter, regional, and international levels through education, understanding, and sharing of our love of barbershop harmony. Region 14's goal is to provide top-notch vocal, administrative, and performance education that is applicable to every member, whether she is a new singer or has been attending educational events for many years.
Competition
In the spring of every year, our choruses and quartets participate in the Region 14 competition and convention. Competitions are a special time for quartets and choruses from our region to come together to sing for each other and get some constructive feedback from a panel of judges. The winners of the regional competition in both quartet and chorus categories get to travel to International Competition, which is held in the fall in a city selected each year by Sweet Adelines. In 2025, the International Competition will be held in New Orleans. Click here to learn more.
Quartets
Many choruses have a number of members who form their own vocal quartets in addition to singing with the chorus. Our Region has many wonderful quartets, and we are very proud of them! Click here to see our quartet section to learn more about them.
