who are we?

Border Lakes Region 2 of Sweet Adelines International is a group of American and Canadian singers dedicated to the advancement of musical excellence in the barbershop style. We come from Michigan and Ontario to learn and grow together at various educational events and competitions throughout the year.

Our Mission 
To encourage and inspire a diverse community of a cappella singers to achieve harmony and musical excellence.  We are proud members of Sweet Adelines International.

Our Vision
To advance the empowerment of our voices, in barbershop and a cappella harmony through education, performance and competition.

Guiding Principles

Musical Excellence

• We promote music education through the art of performance and competition.

Culture of Belonging

• We create harmony where every voice matters.  We foster an environment that celebrates and respects our differences to provide a joyful place to share in song.

Empowering Leadership

• We encourage and inspire everyone to lead from where they stand.  To develop strong and effective leaders, we advocate personal growth and connections through education and mentoring opportunities.

Community

• We build strong connections in our communities by sharing our love of barbershop harmony.

Visit a Chorus

All our rehearsals are open to the public and to potential new members, so why not pay a visit to your local chapter?