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What to expect in Spokane on May 17th

Judy’s thoughts:  I think singing on that stage in Spokane will be fantastic!  It’ll be wonderful to see all of our hard work pay off as we sing and tell our stories to others from Region 13.  We are a wonderful group of women and this is our opportunity to show off what Harmony of the Gorge is all about.  

Here’s the official traffic pattern showing that we will be starting our “traffic pattern walk” at 10:51am — and that we are scheduled to start singing at 11:40am. 
Sixteen other choruses will be singing after us, the chorus that won last year, will perform before the announcements are made at the end of the day. 

Map of our area in Spokane

Eating/Shopping/Walking:  Spokane in May is often lovely.  Our hotels are nestled in the downtown area with restaurants, book stores, coffee shops, and the lovely Riverfront Park easily within walking distance.

Headquarters Hotel: (DoubleTree)  This is where the judges stay during our weekend, and where most of the regional social events take place. 

Traffic Pattern:  is a list telling each performing group when and where they need to be in specific locations on their way to the stage.  There is a sample at the bottom of this page.

Scores or Evaluations:  Groups have a choice whether to perform for Evaluation (no scores) or for scores (either one gets feedback from the judges).  Harmony of the Gorge is singing for Evaluation.   The top scoring groups (quartets and choruses) can earn medals and the winning quartet and chorus earns the privilege to represent Region 13 at the next Sweet Adelines International Competition. 

Traffic Pattern Spaces

TRAFFIC PATTERN DETAILS & VIDEO 

  1. We will have a final make-up and costume “check” in my room in the DoubleTree (TBD).
  2. Then we will walk together to the 3rd floor  DoubleTree exit to the Promenade)  (WATCH VIDEO LINKED BELOW)
  3. Walk through the pattern (including our warmup room), and walk quietly to the “holding area” just back of the stage 
  4. When prompted, we will get on the stage and BREATHE

WATCH THIS VERY GOOD NEW VIDEO OF WOMEN WALKING THE PATTERN

What will we do on stage – besides sing?

Here’s what the plan is for us on stage

  1. Even though the room is darkened, we will walk across the stage to the center of the risers. 
  2. Stay relaxed, this is our time to sparkle…but at the same time stand proud!  BREATHE!
  3. The emcee will announce us and the bright lights will come on… BREATHE and SMILE look out to the audience  and the judges — but keep an eye on me as I  bring your focus in on me.
  4. SUNNY SIDE UP is our first song
  5. Shelley will give us the pitch – and we will do our AH-AH pitch, BREATHE, and sing our first song together for the audience.
  6. Between songs, SMILE and BREATHE and acknowledge the audience’s applause.
  7. THEN FOCUS IN ON ME
  8. Our second song is SMILE 
  9. Shelley will give us the pitch – and we will do our AH-AH pitch, BREATHE, and sing our first song together for the audience.
  10. Sing SMILE from your heart to the audience while WATCHING me
  11. After SMILE is done, we’ll acknowledge the audience and move into our photo pose.  
  12. Once the photographer is done, we will leave the stage off the opposite side we came on.