About Us - Nordic Light Region
About Us – Welcome to Nordic Light Region
Nordic Light Region is the home of women across the Nordic countries who share a passion for barbershop singing. Here, music, community, and personal growth come together to create something truly special.
With open minds and a willingness to evolve, we develop our music through education, personal development, and inspiring performances.
We are proud to be part of Sweet Adelines International, one of the world’s largest and most respected music education organizations for women.
A Region Full of Energy and Opportunity
From north to south, our region brings together both choruses and quartets — around 800 singers who form a vibrant, supportive, and creative network.
We are dedicated to offering meaningful opportunities for musical and personal growth, while raising public awareness of the unique art form of barbershop harmony.
What We Organize
Nordic Light Region organizes a wide range of events, programs, and learning opportunities, including:
- Nordic Education Weekend – an inspiring education weekend for all barbershop singers with fun and high level topics with both regional faculty as international coaches.
- Regional Weekend with our Annual Meeting, seminars, and leadership sessions
- Nordic Championships for quartets and choruses, is our own competition weekend held in springtime where it includes qualification for the international competition.
- Digital Education throughout the year , we provides zoom digital education and in many topics with great coaches.
- Coaching from our excellent Regional Educational Faculty for all singers in our region.
- Barbershop festivals and collaborative conventions with other regions
- Leadership Certification Program - within our organisation we provides together with our own faculties education and coaching to our chorus leaders.
- Arranger Certification Program - certifing arranger education in four part harmony
- Director Certificate Program - musical and organisation as leadership education for directors and music interested.
- Choruses & quartets concerts - our choruses and quartets showing off their skills in summer concerts, show off before competition or lovey christmas concerts to join.
Whether you want to grow as a singer, leader, director, or arranger, there is a place for you here.
Join Today – Your Voice Has a Place Here
Whether you’re drawn to the close-knit connection of quartet singing, the powerful unity of a chorus, or both, Nordic Light Region welcomes you.
As a member, you’ll receive support, encouragement, and inspiration - whether your goal is to sing on the risers, perform in your community, or compete on the international stage. Our members come from diverse backgrounds, ages, and professions, yet we are all connected through the joy of singing.
We sing a cappella in four-part barbershop style. When all four voice parts align perfectly in pitch and rhythm, something magical happens — the chord produces a shimmering overtone that “rings.”
Come Sing With Us!
The best (and most fun!) way to discover barbershop is to visit a chorus near you. Many quartets are also part of choruses, so even if quartet singing is your dream, a chorus visit is the perfect first step.
Click Find a Chorus in the menu to locate a group near you. Reach out by phone or email - they can’t wait to welcome you!
About Our Mother Organization
Sweet Adelines International is a global community of women singers committed to advancing the art of barbershop harmony through education, competition, and performance. With members across five continents, more than 500 choruses, and 1,200 quartets, Sweet Adelines is one of the world’s most influential singing organizations.
The repertoire includes everything from modern ballads to classic songs and show tunes — all arranged in the distinctive barbershop style that creates a rich, powerful sound. Members often describe singing barbershop harmony as a deeply rewarding and uplifting experience.
