2nd Place Chorus - Sweet Adelines International Region 34 - 2008Mastering the art-form of four-part barbershop harmony, Circular Keys Chorus has been providing quality, entertaining, award-winning performances in the greater Sydney area for over 11 years. Over 70 women come from all over Sydney's North-Western suburbs with the aim of enriching their lives and the community through education, performance and musical excellence. Circular Keys Chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a non-profit independent organisation that was formed in the United States in 1945. There are now over 600 Sweet Adeline choruses all over the world, including 27 in Australia. We sing four part harmony in barbershop style.
Circular Keys Chorus held its inaugural rehearsal in January 1995, and now comprises over 70 women of all ages and from various backgrounds who sing four part harmony unaccompanied. The Sweet Adelines barbershop style has evolved into a highly stylised art-form reflecting a calibre of showmanship that is regarded as highly professional and very entertaining.
The Chorus has a repertoire that includes Popular, Jazz, Blues, Australiana, Christmas favourites and Show Songs. Circular Keys has won awards at several Eisteddfods including the City of Sydney Performing Arts Challenge as well as at the Sweet Adelines Australian Regional Convention. They have performed at many different functions and venues including The Royal Easter Show, Sydney Entertainment Centre, The Olympic Journey and NSW Parliament House. 
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