Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28
​DoubleTree by Hilton - Wilmington

INTERNATIONAL GUEST FACULTY: ANNE DOWNTON

​Anne has been singing barbershop since 2000, when she joined Westcoast Harmony Chorus. 

Anne became a co-director of Westcoast Harmony Chorus in 2005, and became the sole director in 2011. She earned the title Master Director (the youngest person ever to attain Master Director status, at the age of 24!) and, under her direction, Westcoast has won the Region 26 Chorus Competition multiple times, and also earned the title of 2013 International Harmony Classic Champions, and 2024 6th Place International Chorus Medalists.

Anne is a member of the International Faculty of Sweet Adelines, and has served as the Region 26 Education Coordinator, on the Region 26 Regional Education Faculty, the International Music Sales & Marketability Committee, as Chair of the Directors’ Resource Task Force, and is the Co-Chair of the 2024 International Director & Visual Leaders Seminar. She has established herself as a trusted vocal coach for quartets and choruses, and has taught workshops around the world.

Anne sings baritone with the 2017 International Quartet Champions, Frenzy. She also sang baritone with Young Women in Harmony quartet, Stir It Up, winning a 2nd place medal at the International Rising Star Contest.

Anne lives in the Greater Vancouver area, and in her “other life”, works at a law firm as a senior corporate legal assistant. In 2010, Anne completed her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminology from Simon Fraser University.

SCHEDULE
Final schedule will be available for download on September 22, 2025

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THE RESPLENDENT REGIONAL CHORUS

​Join Dundalk's Master Director Jennifer Williams as part of The Resplendent Regional Chorus who will be debuting our new Regional Mass Sing Song, Count on Me by Bruno Mars! Rehearsals will be held throughout the weekend, and then the chorus will perform the new song at the Saturday Night Show!
  • Click here to access music and learning tracks (Member-Only registration required) for Count on Me
  • ​More details (e.g. costumes, choreo, etc.) coming soon!

REGISTRATION
Deadline: September 12, 2025

Registration includes lunch on Saturday and admission to Saturday Night Show
  • $75.00 Regular Members
  • $40.00 Youth (25 and younger)/Host Chapter
  • ​$85.00 Non-Region 19 Guest
  • $42.50 Non-Region 19 Youth Guest (25 and younger)
  • Onsite Registration available after September 15: add $10
  • Tickets for the Saturday Night Show are $20 for non-registrants, and will be available onsite for purchase.
  • Please note: registrations are not refundable. The Region will also not facilitate any transfers of registrations.
3-Step Registration Process
  1. Register for F.L.A.S.H. using the form below
  2. After registering, you will be directed to pay for F.L.A.S.H. in Region 19's online store or *NEW* via Zelle
  3. Make your room reservation at the hotel in the Housing section below.

    REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

    This is how your name will appear on your badge

    QUARTET OPPORTUNITIES
    FREE QUARTET COACHING BY MEMBERS OF REGION 19'S SILVER SORORITY:
    To receive FREE Quartet Coaching:
    • All quartet members must be registered for F.L.A.S.H. and must be a registered quartet with International.
    • You will be contacted by Sharee Markiewicz, Quartet Promotions Coordinator, up to a week after all quartet members' registrations have been paid.
    Please provide your quartet's primary contact information below if you choose to participate in any of the opportunities above (open a class, free coaching):

    REGIONAL CHORUS

    Sign up to be part of The Resplendent Region 19 Chorus! You'll learn a new Regional song and perform it on the Saturday Night Show! Sectionals and rehearsals will be held throughout the weekend!
    • You must be registered for F.L.A.S.H.
    • You will be provided links to music and learning tracks by the end of August.
    ONLY IF 6A IS SELECTED:

    PERSONAL ARM WAVING SESSIONS (PAWS)

    Have a one-on-one session with regional faculty and directors to help you refine, perfect or even start your directing skills. All levels are encouraged!
    • You must be registered for F.L.A.S.H..
    • You will be contacted by Lori Jo Whitehaus, Directors Coordinator, regarding your PAWS session by the end of September.

    SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS FOR LUNCH
    ONLY IF 8A IS SELECTED:
    • After submitting your registration form, you will be taken to the Region 19 Store to pay.
    • You may also choose to pay via Zelle: once you click Submit below, you can close out the Region 19 Store website, then pay via Zelle using [email protected] as the contact info. We suggest adding ABMR19 as a Zelle contact.
      • ​You may also make your Zelle payment within your banking app using the QR code to the right -->
    ​​​Please note: registrations are not refundable. The Region will also not facilitate any transfers of registrations.

HOUSING
​​​Housing Deadline: September 12, 2025
Doubletree by Hilton - Wilmington
4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington DE 19803

HOUSING DEADLINE: September 12, 2025
Book your hotel room here​.
  • Sweet Adeline Rate: $149 + $16.39 taxes/night ($165.39/night)
  • ​Room Configuration: 2 Double Beds or 1 King Bed

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Region 19's Mission Statement:
A women’s organization dedicated to musical excellence and the development of leaders through education, camaraderie, and performance of a cappella harmony in the barbershop style.
Region 19 Standing Rules
Region 19 By Laws
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2024 photographs courtesy of Angell Photography