Riser configurations
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New terminology to describe the riser setup! What we used to call Alternate Configuration is now called the Non-Inverted Configuration. Standard Configuration = Inverted. Read more below! |
For 2023, Region 13’s chorus competition will start with the “Non-Inverted Configuration.” Then, during a break, the risers will be expanded to the “Inverted Configuration.” Since our contest will be in FICA, there will be a curtain, and choruses and quartets should plan accordingly.
TO AVOID CONFUSION, PLEASE READ: Sweet Adelines International describes the Non-Inverted Configuration as accommodating up to 70 chorus members comfortably, while the Inverted Configuration will accommodate up to 120 singers. In other words, the Inverted Configuration is for larger groups or choruses needing to spread out, and has an inverted center section and more "flat" risers. The Non-Inverted Configuration is generally preferred by smaller choruses, as it offers more curve and there will be less empty space at each end of the risers.
It is vital that when choruses register with International they select the correct riser configuration for use at regional contest. Changing your configuration after the order of appearances have been drawn will result in a late fee. Please, look at the comparison below, or click these links to see larger plans: Non-Inverted configuration / Inverted configuration.
We will be using two riser configurations.
1. Will contain 6/6 sections and be in the Non-Inverted configuration.
2. Will contain 9/6 sections and be in the Inverted configuration.
Competing in the Open Division?
Below is some more information about riser setup. If you have other questions, contact Julia Mikulic , the Competition Coordinator.
TO AVOID CONFUSION, PLEASE READ: Sweet Adelines International describes the Non-Inverted Configuration as accommodating up to 70 chorus members comfortably, while the Inverted Configuration will accommodate up to 120 singers. In other words, the Inverted Configuration is for larger groups or choruses needing to spread out, and has an inverted center section and more "flat" risers. The Non-Inverted Configuration is generally preferred by smaller choruses, as it offers more curve and there will be less empty space at each end of the risers.
It is vital that when choruses register with International they select the correct riser configuration for use at regional contest. Changing your configuration after the order of appearances have been drawn will result in a late fee. Please, look at the comparison below, or click these links to see larger plans: Non-Inverted configuration / Inverted configuration.
We will be using two riser configurations.
1. Will contain 6/6 sections and be in the Non-Inverted configuration.
2. Will contain 9/6 sections and be in the Inverted configuration.
Competing in the Open Division?
Below is some more information about riser setup. If you have other questions, contact Julia Mikulic , the Competition Coordinator.
- We will have curtains.
- The risers do have back rails.
- The Non-Inverted Configuration will have six sections of 18" choral risers; the Inverted Configuration will have 11 sections.
