Book Soundwave by contacting: Joyce Wheeler or visit us on Facebook!
Soundwave formed at the end of 2010, just in time for holiday performances with Cascade Harmony Chorus. Members are Gail Shelton, tenor; Joyce Wheeler, lead; Sandy Cahill, baritone and bass, Marsha Kelly. All four members sing with Cascade Harmony Chorus; Sandy also sings with Pride of Portland.
The 2012 regional contest in Spokane was extremely exciting for the quartet as they became the champions for the second year in a row. The international competition in Houston in October of 2011 was an unforgettable experience, where they met many of hte women who served as coaches, mentors and role models over the years. Soundwave is honored once again to represent Region 24 at the International Convention and Competition in Denver later this year!
This past March, Soundwave broke new ground, as the only female group competing among 18 quartets at Ballad Town USA in Forest Grove. It was the first time women competed side-by-side with men's quartets in the 66-year history of the event. The quartet was thrilled to represent Sweet Adelines in this traditionally Barbershop Harmony Society competition. And taking fourth place was even more thrilling!
Soundwave members are:
Gail Shelton, tenor, has 40-years with SAI. She is a semi-retired elementary school Reading Specialist in Vancouver, WA where she lives with her husband, Jeff. Gail has two grown sons and two gorgeous granddaughters.
Lead, Joyce Wheeler, is a California transplant of 7 years who lives in Beaverton, OR with her husband, Alan. Joyce has two international quartet medals (both 3rd place), which she won singing lead with Blue Razzberry Rhythm, along with many regional championship medals. She has been in SAI 38 years.
Sandy Cahill, baritone, is known around the Region for her directing skills (Cascade Harmony Chorus) as well as being on the Regional Music Faculty. Originally from New York, she brings a lot of "chutzpah" to her singing! Sandy lives in Lake Oswego, OR with her husband, Steve. She has been in SAI for 23 years.
The newest member of the group is Marsha Kelly, bass, who has been singing with SAI for 10 years. The daughter of long-time Sweet Adeline Margaret Bartlett, she has barbershop in her DNA. She and her husband Dennis reside in Beaverton, OR with their four sons. Marsha is a middle and high-school music teacher. She began singing bass less than a year ago and has been on a steep learning curve ever since!
Book Soundwave! The quartet entertains at private parties, corporate meetings, a cappella shows, retreats, conferences and pretty much anywhere music makes for an extra special event.
Book Soundwave by contacting: Joyce Wheeler or visit us on Facebook!
