named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Arranger Certification Program (ACP)
Provides training and skill development for aspiring arrangers, directors, quartet members, and musical leaders in barbershop harmony arranging and analysis
Regional and International Contests
Organizes competitive events for choruses and quartets to showcase barbershop music performance and promote excellence in the art form
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 4 activities
- Delivers structured music education and leadership training programsOffers a self-paced home-study program covering technical and leadership skills such as conducting, vocal production, rehearsal planning, teaching, and communication for directors and musical leaders, with resource modules available to all members.
- Provides online educational resources and virtual meetings for membersOffers website tutorials, hosts Zoom meetings, and archives them for ongoing access to support membership engagement, education, and learning in barbershop music.
- Supports integration of barbershop music into school music programsProvides materials, training, and performance opportunities for music educators, and adapts barbershop music to suit student vocal ranges and skill levels to facilitate its use in educational settings.
- Trains arrangers in barbershop music through tiered certification programsProvides a three-level training program for arrangers: Beginner (self-paced with nine modules and certificate), Intermediate (mentor-led groups leading to Approved Arranger status), and Advanced (submission of three original arrangements); supports arrangers, directors, and musical leaders in mastering barbershop-style arranging.
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Community Choral Rehearsals & Performances 4 activities
- Facilitates barbershop harmony singing for nearly 23,000 women worldwideProvides opportunities for nearly 23,000 members globally to engage in a cappella barbershop harmony singing through weekly choral activities, fostering sisterhood, unity, and lifelong friendships.
- Hosts and recognizes winners of regional quartet and chorus competitionsHosts annual regional quartet and chorus contests from 1966 to 2024, recognizing champion quartets and choruses including divisional champions (A and AA) and honoring past international champions such as "Cracker Jills," "City Lights," and "the BUZZ."
- Hosts annual VocalFest event for member education and engagementOrganizes VocalFest, an annual educational event featuring faculty instruction, scheduled for September 2026 in the Greater NY/NJ region to support member development in barbershop harmony.
- Supports regional choruses and quartets in the Greater NY/NJ areaOperates 18 choruses and dozens of quartets with over 700 members across the Greater NY/NJ region, providing organizational and performance support to promote barbershop harmony in a multi-state area.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Celebrates member achievements and leadership rolesRecognizes outstanding service by individual members, celebrates contest winners such as Rising Star champion group 942 in 2025, and honors leadership appointments like Jean Schoenlank as 2025 Region 15 Director during regional award events.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$131K
Contributions & grants$14K11%
Program service revenue$55K42%
Investment income$90%
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expenses
Total expenses$146K
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Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$8K
balance sheet
Total assets$108K
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Net assets$108K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +13.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- HARRIETTE WALTERS — DIRECTORS COORDINATOR
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 942 Partner — Member group within Region 15 that participates in competitions.
- 942 Quartet Partner — Collaborates with 942 Quartet on youth membership and retention initiatives.
- Beth LaBarge Partner — Region 15 DCP Coordinator who provides information and support for the Director Certification Program.
- Capitaland Partner — Chorus recognized as 2026 Region 15 Most Improved Chorus.
- Jersey Harmony Chorus Partner — Linked as an affiliated chorus within Region 15.
- Lakeside A Cappella Camp Partner — Region 15 supports a three-day co-ed camp in Cazenovia, NY, where youth learn barbershop singing from expert instructors.
- Music Educators National Conference Coalition — Program approved by MENC, indicating alignment with national music education standards.
- RMT Partner — Regional Management Team responsible for regional operations and communications.
- Region 16 Network — Collaborated with Region 16 to integrate its former choruses and quartets into Region 15 after structural reorganization in 2014.
- SAI Region 15 Network — Regional chapter of Sweet Adelines International serving Greater NY/NJ.
- SAI Region 15 Greater NY/NJ Network — Regional chapter of Sweet Adelines International that administers the Member of Note recognition program.
- SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL INC Network — Region 15 is a regional chapter of Sweet Adelines International.
- SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL INC Network — Region 15 operates as a regional network member of Sweet Adelines International, implementing its Arranger Certification Program.
- SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL INC Network — SAI Region 15 Greater NY/NJ is a regional chapter of Sweet Adelines International.
- Sweet Adelines International Network — Greater NY/NJ Region #15 is a regional chapter of the global Sweet Adelines International organization.
- Sweet Adelines International Network — Region 15 is a regional chapter of Sweet Adelines International.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts Education Integration to Expand Reach 148 orgsmethodology: arts-education integrationBy equipping educators with specialized training and resources to teach barbershop harmony in schools, the organization expands access to the art form, because integrating music education into academic settings introduces new generations to barbershop singing and builds a broader base of future participants.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Singing for Personal and Social Development 148 orgsmethodology: singing-for-personal-and-social-developmentBy engaging women in group singing in a cappella barbershop harmony, the organization builds confidence, develops vocal and leadership skills, and fosters lasting social connections, because the combination of musical growth and community support enhances personal resilience and belonging.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Youth Engagement and First-Year Integration for Organizational Sustainability 148 orgsmethodology: youth_engagementBy focusing on youth membership and intensifying support during the first year of involvement, the organization builds a sustainable pipeline of participants, because early integration into a supportive musical community increases long-term retention and continuity of the art form.shared approach: Accessible Arts Engagement →
- Tiered Skill Development with Flexible Participation 17 orgsmethodology: tiered_skill_developmentBy offering a tiered, competency-based learning pathway with three optional levels, the organization enables members to engage at a pace and depth aligned with their goals and experience, because flexible, self-directed advancement increases accessibility and long-term retention.shared approach: Invest in People, Not Programs →