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Karen Brooke, Composer
5693 S Ashford Way
Work phone: 734-384-4265 Office Location: 152 Health Education Building
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Education: BA in Vocal Music - Eastern Michigan University BSN & MSN in Psychiatric Nursing - Ohio State University PhD in Clinical and Counseling Psychology - University of Toledo
Composer for the Music Group Certified International Faculty Past International Board Member Chorus Director for 20 years
Chorus and quartet coach
The idea of The Music Group originated
with Karen. Patty had encouraged her to become a songwriter. They
started on their first effort New Year's Eve 1980. Sweet Adelines will know Karen
through her extensive coaching and teaching, both as a musician and a
motivator. Because of her academic background, she also saw The Music Group
in an expanded light to include educational experiences for Sweet Adelines
everywhere - hence The Gathering. Her degree in Voice and expertise in
vocal production for barbershop singers makes her a special asset to the
faculty. A special feature of The Gathering, is the opportunity for a
private thirty minute consultation with Karen. As all participants know, a
personal consultation with her can be a life changing experience.
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Patty Barnes, Lyricist
9189 Highland
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Education: -
Bachelor of Arts in
English Literature
- Marygrove College
Master of Arts – Eastern Michigan University Individual Studies Program – The Creation and Expression of Stories
Sweet Adelines International: Huron Valley Chorus, Region 2
Chapter-at-Large
Patty represents creativity
at its best. As a working writer and published poet, lyricist for The
Music Group is but the tip of the iceberg. Another facet of her personal
creativity is demonstrated in her skill at drawing, oil painting, water
colors and mixed media. She brings experience as a teacher of talented and
gifted children into the Sweet Adeline arena. Her ability to see things
from a different angle and a different light make her classes at The
Gathering one of the most popular choices for personal growth. You will
enjoy discovering her unique approach to the humor of life.
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Sylvia Alsbury,
3003 West Broadway, #22
(520) 628-7983 (home)
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Education: Bachelor of Music - San Francisco Conservatory of Music Master of Education - University of Colorado
Sweet Adelines International:
Certified Music Judge Certified Showmanship Judge Certified International Faculty
Certified Director Quarteting Directing Arranging Coaching
Composing Chances are you’ve met Sylvia, as a coach working with your chorus or quartet, as a judge at your regional competition, or as a faculty member at IES or a regional music school. As member of Sweet Adelines since 1959, she has taken part of every musical opportunity the organization has to offer. She is The Music Group’s arranger and a Certified Music Arranger for Sweet Adelines and has mentored the arrangers in The Gathering since the very beginning. Her prior experience as a therapist and Volunteer Coordinator at a mental health center, adds a further dimension to her teaching, coaching and interpersonal skills. It’s always fun to be around her! |
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