| The History Of Pride of Toledo |
| Since its inception in 1986, Pride of Toledo has reason to be proud of its accomplishments: First place wins in Region 17! 1989, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002-Jim Shisler, Director 2004-Claudia Hole, Interim Director 2006-Gary Lewis, Director Second Place Finishes in Region 17! 2008-Kay Seymour, Director Lee Davison-Associate Director International Placements 1990-16th (Salt Lake City, UT) 1993-21st (Indianapolis, IN) 1995-13th (New Orleans, LA) 1997-7th (Salt Lake City, UT) 1999-10th (Atlanta, GA) 2001-8th (Portland, OR) 2003-20th (Phoenix, AZ) 2005-18th (Detroit, MI) 2007-16th (Calgary, Alberta) Pride of Toledo has been under the leadership of three very talented directors: Jim Shisler (Tenor, 1991 SPEBSQSA Quartet Champs The Ritz) Gary Lewis (Tenor, 2001 SPEBSQSA Quartet Champs Platinum) (Baritone, 2007 BHS Quartet Champs MAX Q) Jim began his career with Pride as a coach and stepped in as director for Pride's second competition. He stayed for 16 years leading Pride to seven first place wins, three top ten finishes at International Competition before retiring as Director Emeritus in December 2003. Gary Lewis became Pride's next director in June 2004. He directed Pride to another regional win and won the Novice Director Award in 2006. He also took Pride to two top twenty finishes at International Competition in Detroit and Calgary. Gary left Pride in November 2007 and we wish him all the best in his travels. In 2008, Kay Seymour became Pride's newest director! Kay is a familiar face to Sweet Adelines having worked extensively throughout SAI in its top ranks! Pride of Toledo supports the Young Women In Harmony program of Sweet Adelines International by sending the future female barbershoppers to Harmony Camp every summer and inviting them to perform in the Young Women in Harmony Chorus at the annual show. Visit Pride at the Genesis Dreamplex during Tuesday night rehearsals and speak with any member to find out how to join this wonderful group! |
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