Welcome to AJoy, more formally known as the a cappella joy chorus, the 2011 Gold medalists for North Pacific SAI Region #13.

We are women who love to sing well and have fun at the same time! We range in age from 15 to 70-something and we come from all walks of life, but we share the same love of music and dedication to excellence. Starting in August, we will once again be on the lookout for new members, so if you love to sing, and are willing to work hard, please check us out then. You'll love us - and our sound!

AJoy belongs to Sweet Adelines International (SAI), an organization of 30,000 women barbershop singers world-wide. The chorus is based in Kirkland, Washington and is a Chapter of the North Pacific SAI Region #13 which includes Washington, Alaska, western Idaho and the northwest corner of Montana. Originally founded as the Lakeside Chorus in 1958, we have a proud tradition of musical excellence, education, and fun!

We love to share our music with audiences, and we perform frequently throughout the year at venues ranging from retirement homes to the regional competition stage. We've even performed in a paddock at Bridle Trails State Park! If you'd like to hire us to sing for you, please Contact Us


News and Events

Sweet Adelines Global Open House - January 2012

In January 2012, choruses throughout the world are welcoming interested singers to experience what it’s like to sing with Sweet Adelines International. AJoy's open house is the last Monday of the month - January 30th. If you love to sing, we'd love for you to join us for an evening of music and fun.

Please let us know to expect you by sending an e-mail to openhouse@ajoysings.org

AJoy is the 1st Place Chorus for Region 13 (2011)

When we took the stage at this year's chorus competition, Nikki simply asked us to sing as AJoy, giving the audience the love and energy we feel for our music and our musical family. That's just what we did, and we enjoyed every moment on stage. As if that wasn't enough, the judges rewarded us with a score of 591 points - an improvement of 44 points over our 2010 score. With the performance, we earned medals for 1st Place Midsize Chorus and 1st Place Chorus Overall, ribbons for Most Improved Chorus, and a huge amount of energy to see what we can do next! What's next? The Sweet Adelines International Contest in Denver - 2012!

Frenzy earns 8th place medals in Houston!

For the very first time since we became a cappella joy, this chorus was represented in the International Quartet Competition! And, boy! They wowed the world! We are so proud of Frenzy, and are tickled pink that our fabulous director and two of our dual members placed in the top 10 their very first time competing internationally. Watch out, Denver!

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Calendar

  • January 23 - Coaching with Sandy Marron!
  • January 30 - AJoy Open House, part of the Sweet Adelines 2012 Global Open House
  • April 26 - 29, 2012 - Regional Competition in Spokane
  • August 9-12 - Region 13 Summer Enrichment Time (SET) with Dale Syverson
  • October 29-November 3, 2012 - AJoy will compete at the Sweet Adelines International Convention in Denver.