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Edwards
Opera House
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Sweet
Adelines
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Goldenaires July
24, 2004
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I was anxious to hear this style of music in the
Opera House, it was great. No mics, no amplifiers, just the
pure sound of four part harmony executed skillfully and in great
variety. A total of 44 performers were present for the evening,
dividing the show into four segments. The Sweet Adelines were very
dramatic in their bright red sparkling costumes but also
surprisingly witty, telling fun stories and jokes between tunes. The
Adirondack Harmony Company, a quartet within the Goldenaires was
next. They performed classic barbershop with loads of humor mixed in.
After intermission, Sentimental Journey took the stage, Trout Lake's
own Ken Reger and his three partners left the audience wanting more
after their half hour set. The Goldenaires, about 22 members strong,
including Edwards native Joel Hopper and Trout Laker Don Blount
rounded out the evening with great songs by the entire chorus as
well as the quartet that took center stage for several great
numbers. The Goldenaires were joined on stage by Sentimental Journey
to perform a wonderful patriotic song to conclude the evening.
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