2008 - Region #2 Champions

The Spirit of Detroit Chorus is a dynamic singing organization, dedicated to musical excellence through the education, performance, and perfection of the art of 4-part harmony in the Barbershop style. Through the "SPIRIT" of unity and mutual respect of its members, it continually strives for artistic excellence and personal growth.

In Phoenix, Arizona, in 2003, we reached a long-time goal of making it in the Top Ten at International Competition! After placing first in Region 2 Competition in 2004, we earned the right to compete in International Competition in New Orleans. Little did we know that a hurricane would change those plans.

Instead of New Orleans, the International Competition was moved to Detroit. We were so excited to have our families, friends, and Regional 2 Sweet Adeline sisters there to see us attain 13th place in our home town “Motown”.

In addition, two members of the chorus competed in a quartet in the International contest. Two members of SPOTLIGHT, LeAnn K. Hazlett (Lead) and Kendra LaPointe (Tenor), were proclaimed the 2006 International Quartet Champions. We’re very proud of them and their performances!

The best part of the 2008 competition was that we won the with a regional chorus all time high score of 648!!!!

In 2009, several members of the chorus competed in seven different quartets in the 4 different regions (Region 2, 9, 4, 17) contest. Overture placed 2nd, Friendship Rings placed 3rd and Venusl placed 5th in Region 2 contest. Fusion place 1st and Lady Luck placed 3rd in Region 17 contest. Genesis placed 2nd in Region 4 contest. Journey placed 1st in Region 9 contest.

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648!!!