The Sound of Sunshine Show Chorus (SOS) was formed in 1977 as a chapter of Sweet Adelines International. SOS promotes harmony, friendship, self-esteem and sense of belonging among women of all ages, races, ethnic backgrounds and levels of performance readiness. With a membership of just under 90 women, we come from all over Central Florida. We regularly entertain at civic and charity functions, hold an annual show, and compete with other choruses in the State of Florida and internationally. SOS has won the regional contest several times.
The mission of our organization is to advance the musical art
form of barbershop harmony through education and performance. Through Sweet
Adelines International's Outreach program, Young Women in Harmony, education
materials are distributed free to any vocal music teacher who requests the
information. Barbershop music with its close,
unaccompanied four-part harmonies and ringing chords, is a uniquely
American folk art. It evolved in much the same way as other forms of vocal
music. Although no one can say exactly when or where barbershop music
began, the growth of the tradition was certainly aided between the 1860s
and 1920s by the types of songs popular at the time -- songs characterized
by sentimental lyrics and uncomplicated melodies that could be harmonized
with a variety of four-part chords.
Barbershop is a style of a cappella harmony characterized by a cone-shaped sound and specific chord structures, delivery and interpretation. These integral factors contribute to the lock and ring sound in which a perfectly sung chord creates unsung harmonic overtones. In simple terms, barbershop harmony is vocal harmony produced by four parts: tenor, lead, baritone, and bass. It is different from any other kind of choral or group singing.
If you have any questions about joining or hiring the Sound of Sunshine Show Chorus, please feel free to Contact us.
The Sound of Sunshine Show Chorus is funded in part by United Arts of Central Florida, Inc , by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
