Featured Dec 2024
I’m honored to be a part of VSA. All the musicians have the desire to share their talents and bring joy to the community. Seeing someone touched by a song is the most rewarding experience for me.
After attending the December 2013 concert, I knew I wanted to be a part of such an amazing chorus, and joined in the Spring of 2014
I’ve been singing as long as I remember. My mom played the piano, and I’d sing with her. Our family took road trips in a VW Van, and I’d sit in the very back and sing over the engine. In school I took
private vocal lessons and was active in band and choir.
My husband, John, and I moved from Greeley to Montrose in 1978. That same year, my need to sing led me to the Del Rose Chapter of Sweet Adelines International (SAI), a competitive barbershop harmony organization for women. From 1978 to 2017 I sang tenor, lead, or baritone in chorus and lead in quartets. Through the SAI Music Education Program, I earned my director certification and led the chorus for 16 of those years. My favorite activity was delivering singing valentines with my quartet.
John and I were married 50 years and fortunate to be retired together for 17. We enjoyed traveling in the United States, Europe, and Mexico. I enjoy fishing, card games, riding my bike, hikes with my dog, Frank, and spending time with my five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.