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SAI Region 7 Fall Regional Education Symposium and Tribute to the Top

Sweet Adelines Region 7 is proud to present our 2009 Fall Music School with Dede Nibler. Dede is a Master Director and Co-Director of the Voices Unlimted Chorus in Fresno CA.

In addition to the school, we will host our 2009 Tribute To The Top on Saturday Evening at 7:00. Our 2008 International competition Kansas City Chorus and and Zing! and Black Tie quartets will perform and attendees will be given an opportunity to sing with the Kansas City Chorus after the performances.

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Hotel. The rate is $89 per night for a quad room. The dealine to reserve your room is August 9, 2009.

Dede Nibler is a woman with dynamic energy and amazing musical talent and is now the only Master Director of a small chorus in the World earning that title on March 24, 2007 when VU earned an amazing 621 points at their Regional Competition.

During Dedes childhood, she would often harmonize with her three sisters while singing around the piano or working around the home. With her love for music and the support of her family, Dede received a B.S. degree in Music Education from the University of Illinois with a double major in voice and piano.

After being introduced to barbershop harmony in the mid-70s, Dede performed in many top quality quartets including Fourth Place International Medalists, Main Event. Dede directed the California Heartland Chorus for many years, leading them to Regional championships and impressive International finishes. Dede retired from directing in 2001, but a few months later she was persuaded to start a new small chorus and Voices Unlimited was born. Dede continues teaching the beauty of harmony as a choral music teacher in the Fresno Unified School District. She also directs the BHS Gold Note Chorus of Fresno and is the Musical Director for the local production of 'New Wrinkles Review'.