Although it has undergone minor revisions since first publication, she was the original author of the current Judging Category Description Booklet. Joni excelled in the judging program, as well, attaining the rank of Certified Judge in three of the four categories-Music, Sound, and Expression. In 2000, the Rich-Tones honored her with a lifetime membership in the chorus. Joni also won one silver and three gold medals as a member of the acclaimed Rich-Tone Chorus, which she joined in 1989. She sang tenor with 4 for the Show, winning the coveted International Championship in 1984. As a quartet performer, she won one bronze (1973) and two silver (19) medals as baritone of the Chansonniers. Since that time, she distinguished herself while making a major impact on virtually every aspect of this craft.Īs director of the Verdugo Hills Chorus (Glendale, CA) from 1966 to 1986, Joni led the chorus to eight regional championships and five international medals.

Joni joined Sweet Adelines International (Sweet Adelines, Inc., at the time) in 1958. And she's not finished.she continues to turn out fine arrangements regularly. You will find listed on this website the many arrangements written by Nancy during the last 50+ years.

After 50+ years of devoted service to Sweet Adelines as a quartet singer (Queen of Harmony), chorus director, judge, international faculty, international board of directors, managing director of the Sweet Adelines headquarters office (1957-1968).she was honored with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002. Nancy began arranging in 1951 under the guidance of Floyd Connett, mentor and quartet coach. Although her main focus is designing music for the members of Sweet Adelines International and other women's barbershop harmony organizations throughout the world, the gentlemen of the barbershop world also appreciate her translations to their deeper voice resonance. Her arrangements are acclaimed far and wide.known for their ease of execution and musical excellence. Nancy Bergman, Master Arranger, is the 'Nancy B' of Nancy B Music.

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