In 1973, a group of women from all walks of life met with a common bond of "liking to sing". Under the direction of Barbara Dunn, the journey began to learn the barbershop style of singing and the Thunder Bay Chapter of Sweet Adelines was established. The chorus grew with different directors stepping in over the years - Jo Carter, Mitzi Marshall, Diane Crocker, Ries Beerthuizen and Jackie Knowles.
In 1999 the name of the chorus was officially changed to the Sounds of Superior Chorus.
The first Sweet Adelines Regional Competition the chorus entered was in Duluth in 1978 with twenty-three chorus members performing under the direction of Mitzi Marshall. The chorus was excited to receive their first - 5th place medal in 1999 under the direction of Wendy McFayden and our first - 3rd place medal in 2008 under the direction of Jackie Knowles. The chorus has continue to place in the top five in regional competitions, placing in the top three several time. The chorus also participates in the local Festival of Music and the Arts.
Support of our local community is very important and the Chorus has donated to several charities over the years including the Food Bank, Cancer Society, ALS, Salvation Army, Shelter House, Faye Peterson House, and many others. The Chorus has also supported the music program at the Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute.
In addition to the chorus, many quartets have been formed over the years with three of the quartets competing in Regional Competitions, Short 'n' Sweet, Dynamic Difference and Signature 4 - with Dynamic Difference winning Novice Quartet. There are currently three quartets in the chorus, 4 in a chord, Sweet Revival and Tonixx.
Our current Director is Diane Wolframe and Assistant Directors are Melissa Cook and Pat Towell. .
The Sounds of Superior Chorus has enjoyed over 50 years of barbershop harmony and look forward to continuing our Sweet Adeline journey for another 50 years.
