We love our directors!
North by Northwest Region 13 and Sweet Adelines International realize the constant challenges directors face and encourage them to take advantage of the many resources that are available. At the international level, the staff at International Headquarters is available to assist (800.992.7464), as well as offering programs such as the Director/Mentor program, the Novice Director program, and the Director Certification Program.
Included below is information about the DCP Program and links to numerous sites at Sweet Adelines Headquarters that will make sure your director's experience in front of your chapter is a wonderful one.
Directors Certification Program (DCP)
The Directors Certification Program (DCP) is Sweet Adelines International's educational home-study program using modules designed to develop skills for directors, potential directors, and musical leaders. Much of the information contained within the DCP Resource Modules is useful for ALL chorus members.
Our DCP Coordinator is Judy Beckman, Director of Harmony of the Gorge Chorus in Hood River, OR and a Pride of Portland member. You can get in touch with Judy here: email / 509-493-2006 (h) / 541-645-0172 (c) / 225 Bates Rd, White Salmon, WA 98672.
Currently, the following front-line directors of Region 13 choruses are certified by Sweet Adelines International. Harmony 500 Directors (*) have achieved a score above 500 points at competition, Master Directors (**) have achieved a score above 600 points at competition, and Master 700 Directors (***) have achieved a score over 700!
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In addition, these past, assistant and associate directors, as well as "regular ol' members", have also been certified in the program:
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Useful Links
Looking for an arranger? Need a coach? Want to know when and where the next competition is? Here are some links to sites with pertinent information for directors.
- Need a coach? Be sure to visit the Region 13 Coaching Connection webpage!
- Competition Handbook
- Sample Director Agreements/Contracts
- 2016 Director Salary Survey <-- Updated Aug 2016
- DCP Program information
- Sweet Adelines International Contact List
- SAI Document Center
- North by Northwest Region 13 Contact List
- SAI future International competition dates and locations
- Region 13 Calendar
- Region 13 Arrangers Coordinator: Janice Wheeler
- International Chapter Directory
- International Faculty Search
- Additionally, logging in to the SAI Members Only site will give you access to many more materials, including handouts, videos, podcasts and webinars.
