Dundalk Chorus
A Chapter of SingUnited International
History
Dundalk Chorus competes at the Region 19 Convention and Competition every year. The title of Regional Champion is bestowed upon the highest scoring chorus. The Regional Champion chorus returns the following year for a send-off to International Convention where they represent Region 19 on the international stage! Qualifying wildcard choruses are determined after all Regional Competitions are complete. Dundalk Chorus has represented Region 19 at International Competition as both a wildcard competitor and as Regional Champion.
Total score you can receive at regional is 800, while at international the highest score is 3280.
Year | Location | On Stage | Place | Score | Director | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 | Columbus, OH | Jen Williams | International | |||
2026 | Lancaster, PA | EVAL | Jen Williams | Regional | ||
2025 | Lancaster, PA | 42 | 1st | 621 | Jen Williams | Regional |
2024 | Lancaster, PA | 42 | 2nd | 609 | Jen Williams | Regional |
2023 | Louisville, KY | 47 | 19th | 1178 | Jen Williams | International |
2023 | Lancaster, PA | 42 | EVAL | Jen Williams | Regional | |
2022 | Lancaster, PA | 32 | 2nd | 597 | Jen Williams | Regional |
2019 | Hershey, PA | 42 | 4th | 607 | Jen Williams | Regional |
2018 | Hershey, PA | 37 | 3rd | 621 | Jen Williams | Regional |
2017 | Hershey, PA | 41 | 5th | 592 | Jen Williams | Regional |
2016 | Ocean City, MD | 34 | 5th | 587 | Jen Williams | Regional |
Dundalk's Timeline
March 4, 1958: The Dundalk Chorus was founded by Dody Lyness and was chartered with 7 members.
1965 Chord-Aires (Dundalk Quartet) Region 14 Quarter Champions: Shirley Coffman, Pat King, Jackie Grant, and Karen Hohner
1969 Dixie Liners (Dundalk Quartet) Region 14 Quartet Champions: Cheri Lauman, Thelma Consoli, Jeanne Meekins, Dotty Myers
1970 Treblemakers (Dundalk Quartet) Region 14 Quartet Champions: Doris High, Norma Moore, Phyllis Miller, Mary Louise, Lynch
May 1973: Dundalk Chorus becomes Region 14 Chorus Champions
1973 Dundalk Chorus was the Host Chapter Chorus for the first SAI Chorus Competition in Washington DC. Dundalk Chorus competed and placed 2nd. The chorus was directed by Fred King.
1973-1975 Norma Moore (Dundalk Chorus) was the Sweet Adelines International President.
1975: Sweet Adelines International realigns the regions and forms Region 19.
Fred King directed the chorus from 1959 until his retirement in 1994.
History gap from 1995-1996.
1997-1999: Robin Blythe directed the chorus.
2000-2015: Shirley Coffman directed the chorus.
2015: Ally Hauger directed the chorus for the Region 19 competition.
2016: Jennifer Williams becomes chorus director and continues to present day.
October 2023: Dundalk Chorus returns to international competition after taking 2nd place and receiving a wild card invitation. They take 19th place.
April 2025: Dundalk Chorus wins Region 19 competition.
October 2026: Dundalk Chorus returns to international competition in Columbus, OH.