Chorus History

The Jacksonville Harmony Chorus  has been a vibrant part of the Jacksonville Arts scene for over 40 years. Our members range in age from 18 to 70+ and represent women from a variety of backgrounds and professions. Regularly scoring among the top three choruses in the state of Florida, Jacksonville Harmony Show Chorus proudly represents Region 9 in the Sweet Adelines International Conventions and Contests.

• International Mid-size Chorus champions

• Sweet Adeline International Competitors in 2002, 2005, and 2007, 2010

• Under the Direction of Ann Gooch
                "Master Director"
               "International Faculty"
             "International Music Judge"

Being passionate about singing is what this organization thrives on. We are real women, singing real harmony, making real friendships and having real fun! You can too! We invite you to join us at one of our rehearsals to find out how you can become a part of something extraordinary.

History of Sweet Adelines International

After World War II, barbershop singing was growing increasingly popular for men. In 1945, a small group of women wanted to participate in the chord-ringing, fun-filled harmony that the men were singing. So these women organized "Sweet Adelines in America." From its humble beginnings in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sweet Adelines International, as it is now called, has grown to a membership of almost 30,000 women in countries all across the globe.