If you have seen this ad in your local paper and are interested in finding out more about Mad About Ewe, you've come to the right place!  Have a look at the Newes section to read about some of the events we have performed at over the years.  You can listen to some clips in the Multi-media section, and see some photos too!   Mad About Ewe has worked very hard over the last 10 years, building up a large repertoire of music, and producing several shows in a comedy, cabaret style.  As members of Sweet Adelines International we are also committed to constantly improving our singing skills (especially in the area of barbershop), and consequently we receive regular coaching in Perth from Jo Oosterhoff (joanne.oosterhoff.info), and also attend as many educational events, workshops etc as possible provided by the Regional Sweet Adelines organization (realistically, this is usually only about 1 - 2 events a year).  Barbershop is quite a technical form of singing, and it is vital that our new Lead & Tenor be willing to learn about the barbershop style, and be committed to regular weekly rehearsals.   A bit of information about barbershop leads & tenors:   The Lead in the barbershop quartet is the heart of the group.  She provides the colour and style (vocally) of the group, and needs to be able to express emotively the meaning and message of the song being sung.  Vocally, the Lead sings in the mid-range, along with the baritone, with the bass below and the tenor above.  THE LEAD SINGS THE TUNE (basically), although we do sometimes have tenor, bass or baritone taking the tune, in which case the lead becomes a harmony part.  Vocally, Tenors sing the highest musical line in the quartet - they are the equivalent of a 'soprano' (generally ranging from about middle C up to G/A).  However, a Tenor needs a light and deft touch, as her part can easily overpower the Lead melody or other lower harmony parts. It is important that barbershop singers have a keen ear for tuning and intonation, are able to sing harmony, and are willing to work as a member of a team.  It's a lot of hard work, but believe me, the thrill of singing harmony will move something in you, and you'll never want to stop!   We are very keen that our quartet be able to continue after the loss of our former lead and tenor.  Judy and I love singing together, and we have a lot of fun at rehearsals learning new songs, working on skills and technique, putting together shows, and generally having a good time!  We'd love to welcome a new Lead & Tenor into our lives!  Will it be you?!   Please contact me, Jacquie South on 97672048 (ajsouth@westnet.com.au) for more information, and information about auditioning.  Hope to hear from you soon!