ABOUT US

HC Music crop.png — “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”

—Plato

WE ARE A CAPPELLA UNLIMITED

We’re a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, the worlds largest singing organization for voices that sing in the treble clef. Although we sing 4-part harmony in the barbershop style, we also love to explore the many styles of a cappella. Hence the “unlimited” in our name. Since chartering in 2011, we have continued to perfect our performance, challenging ourselves to be better singers. Our members, from the youngest to the oldest, are constantly striving to be the best at what we do, whether we’re performing in our community, at a nursing home, or on stage competing we are focused on excellence and diversity in music, membership and performance while celebrating our love of a cappella.

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Sweet Adelines International

Founded in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1945, Sweet Adelines boasts nearly 23,000 members across five continents. As a non-profit with more than 500 choruses and 1,200 quartets, SAI is filling its mission to advance the musical art form of barbershop a cappella harmony through education, competition and performance. Members transcend generations as they rehearse and perform together throughout the year, continually “harmonizing the world.” (Click to learn more about SAI)

OUR DIRECTOR

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Katy Dane is a multi-talented music educator, director and coach. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Music from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa where she concentrated in K-12 vocal and instrumental music education. She moved to Texas to obtain her Masters of Music in Choral Conducting at Texas State University, San Marcos, TX. She joined Sweet Adelines International (SAI) as a director with A Cappella Unlimited in 2011 and the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) as a director with A Cappella Texas in 2017.

Katy is on the music education faculty for the Great Gulf Coast Region 10 (SAI), and a faculty member at Harmony University (BHS). As director of A Cappella Unlimited, Katy led Au to 1st Place Division A Small Chorus Regional Championships in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018 (Audience Choice Award), and 2019. And in September 2019 she directed Au to a 2nd place finish in their first-ever Sweet Adelines International Harmony Classic Division A competition in New Orleans, LA.

With Katy as their director, Austin-based A Cappella Texas earned Most Improved Chorus in Plateau A Southwestern Division, overall Most Improved Chorus in the Southwestern District, and 4th place in the Southwestern District (BHS). In February of 2022, Katy was named “Music Educator of the Year” by the National Association for Music Educators in conjunction with BHS.

Katy completed the SAI Director’s Certification Program in 2022. She lives in Georgetown, TX with a handsome Huskie roomate, and teaches middle school orchestra, choir and theater 1 at Benold Middle School.

Our Team

Every organization needs leadership to keep it functioning at its best and moving forward. It’s important to have individuals with vision, dedication, purpose and, not least of all, administrative skills. Au is no different. We are proud to introduce our 2023-2024 Management Team

SANDY BLEVINS - FINANCESandy assumes responsibility for Au finances. She is a founding member of Au, joining in 2010 and has held positions as team coordinator, membership and performance coordinator, and has been a section leader. She performed as a member of Austin Harmony, Alamo Metro and Houston Horizon choruses. Sandy is retired from a career in publishing. sblev.bblev@gmail.com — **SANDY BLEVINS - TEAM COORDINATOR**
Sandy assumes the helm for Au. She is a founding member of Au, joining in 2010 and has held the team coordinator position previously. She has also chaired membership and performance, and has been a section leader. She performed as a member of Austin Harmony, Alamo Metro and Houston Horizon choruses. Sandy is retired from a career in publishing.Mail to: acappellaunlimitedchorus@gmail.com

KATE HUNGERFORD - FINANCE ADVISORAs the former Finance Coordinator for the team, Kate now holds an appointed position as financial advisor and she assists Christy on all chorus financial matters. She is primarily responsible for budgeting and planni… — **KATE HUNGERFORD - FINANCE ADVISOR**
Kate assumes formal duties as Au’s Finance Coordinator, She will be responsible for all financial activity for the chorus to include budgeting and planning. Kate has been a member of A Cappella Unlimited since October 2015, and was formerly a member of Lone Star Chorus. She has served Au as communications coordinator and finance coordinator. Kate is currently retired from being a special education teacher at Tobias Elementary in Kyle, Texas. Mail to: acappellaunlimitedchorus@gmail.com

**KATHY WILSON - MEMBERSHIP**
Kathy continues in her role as membership coordinator for the 2023-2024 year. Having served on the team previously as team leader and marketing coordinator, she brings her varied experience to the position. Kathy is semi-retired from a career as a school counselor and therapist, education consultant and a professional parent-teacher consultant. She is a founding member of Au and sings in the bass section. Mail to: acappellaunlimitedchorus@gmail.com

**KATHY PILLMORE - MARKETING**
Kathy is responsible for branding and imaging for Au and keeping the public aware of the chorus and its accomplishments. After a career in PR and marketing and having sung all her life with classical and barbershop choruses, she helped to charter Au and previously served as team leader and marketing coordinator. She is lead with Au. mailto:acappellaunlimitedchorus@gmail.com

**ROZ JONES - COMMUNICATIONS**
Roz is a founding member of Au and has sung previously with Houston Horizon Chorus, Austin Harmony Chorus, Alamo Metro Chorus. She is also a member of the Region 10 Management Team. Roz has served Au previously as Team Coordinator and Finance Coordinator and is the Bass Section Leader She works for Trimeric Corp as an engineer. mailto:acappellaunlimitedchorus@gmail.com

KATY DANE - DIRECTORKaty is the musical leader of the chorus and is responsible for education and the musical performance of the chorus. Katy joined Au in 2011 and was a founding member. Au is her first experience with a Sweet Adeline chorus. She is… — **KATY DANE - DIRECTOR**
Katy is the musical leader of the chorus and is responsible for education and the musical performance of the chorus. Katy joined Au in 2011 and was a founding member. Au is her first experience with a Sweet Adeline chorus. She is a Great Gulf Coast Region 10 Education faculty member and in March 2022 she completed her SAI Director’s Certification Program. In addition to Au, she directs A Cappella Texas, a Barbershop Harmony Chorus; BHS Southwestern District, and is the Dean of Education for BHS *Harmony University*,and works for Georgetown ISD as Director of Orchestras at Benold Middle School. Mail to: acappellaunlimitedchorus@gmail.com

“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.”

— Andrew Carnegie

Our Members

Tenors

Laura DeAngelo • Marché Marquis • Carol Roettinger

Leads

Sandy Blevins • Fig Boling • Kadi Conklin • Christy Libby • Melonie Mills •

Kathy Pillmore • Marie White • Jocelyn Vallee • Jocelyn Yanagisawa

Baritones

Basses

Cheyenne Gonzalez • Kate Hungerford • Michelle Mitchell • Bonnie Wolfe

Roz Jones • Michelle Getty • Erica Hockley • Molly Lintz •

Meli VanNatta • Kathy Wilson

OUR HISTORY

CHARTERED: December 2011

2012 Region 10 Competition • Division A 5th Place • Overall 8th Place

2013 Region 10 Competition • Division A 1st Place • Overall 5th Place • Most Improved

2014 Region 10 Competition • Division A 1st Place • Overall 5th Place

2015 Region 10 Competition • Division A 1st Place • Overall 5th Place

2016 Region 10 Competition • Division A 2nd Place • Overall 4th Place

2017 Region 10 Competition • Division A 1st Place • Overall 4th Place

2018 Region 10 Competition • Division A 1st Place • Overall 3rd Place • Audience Favorite • Qualified for 2019 Harmony Classic

2019 Region 10 Competition • Division A 1st Place • Overall 3rd Place

International Harmony Classic 2nd Place • Achieved 600 Master Singer status

2022 Region 10 Competition • Division A 4th Place • Overall 6th Place

2023 Region 10 Competition • Division A 1st Place • Overall 3rd Place • Most Improved (70 points) and Audience Favorite!

2024 Region 10 Competition º Division A 2nd Place • Overall 4th Place

What’s in a name?

**A Cappella Unlimited (Au)** is the Periodic Table symbol for Gold! Gold has always been recognized as the standard for the best, the pinnacle of any achievement. Au reflects our desire to be the best at what we do.
**Unlimited** represents our commitment to step outside our genre to experience the full range of a cappella music.

Bee One with Au!

**SING WITH US:** Mondays, 7 pm - 10 pm (Check Calendar for changes, coaches or special events)
Texas State University Music Building, Ste. 214/222
101 Pleasant Street, San Marcos, TX • $5 Parking available in the Pleasant Street garage. Use the “AMP Park” app on your phone.
**CALL OR EMAIL US**: 737.242.6453 • acappellaunlimitedchorus@gmail.com
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HIRE US!

Hire Au for your next corporate event, holiday party or just for fun

2024 Regional Competition

The award-winning A Cappella Unlimited chorus is available to perform at your event. You may hire the full chorus, a quartet or double quartet. Availability depends on date, time and location of the event. Au’s talented women will delight and entertain your audience whatever the occasion. Contact us about details…737-242-6453 or email acappellaunlimitedchorus@gmail.com.