The Ringing Hills Members in the Spotlight
RINGING HILLS’ SWEET ADELINE OF THE YEAR 2011
In 2010 Ringing Hills Chorus, began a tradition of honoring a chorus member who works consistently to benefit the chorus, who presents a positive attitude at rehearsals, retreats, competition, in business meetings, who demonstrates an on-going willingness to learn and improve her singing skills, who attends rehearsals and performances consistently, and who readily volunteers for and performs duties, activities, and tasks. We all are thrilled to honor Barbara as our 2nd Sweet Adeline of the Year!
Barbara has been in Sweet Adelines since 1993 and initially sang Bari. She now sings Lead and is an Assistant Director. Barbara’s family includes her husband, David, their daughter, Julia & son-in-law Paul, and her step-grandson, Antonio.
Barbara taught in Spring Ford Area School District for 40 years. In September 2007, she retired and says with a grin, “Now every day is Saturday!” Barbara has taught Bible class for 25+ years and has helped restructure the Educational Ministry at her church. Retirement allows Barbara the freedom to read whenever she chooses - “A glorious luxury!” When not reading, she works with Dave in their many flower gardens—planting, weeding, pruning. She also has a great interest in sports and enjoys talking about the games she watches with other fans.
Among the many aspects of Sweet Adelines, Barbara most enjoys the challenge of singing 4-part harmony and all that entails. She values the opportunity to learn from our director, Tony, from RHC’s coaches, as well as learning through the many educational events of Region 19. She also appreciates PVI’s and passing on to others in the chorus what she perceives as the most important points. She feels fortunate to be able to interact with the wonderful women in SAI and to be part of many lasting friendships in RHC. Barbara says, “When I’m singing at RHC, I enter a musical dimension and the work is left behind. I love that!”
CONGRATULATIONS BARB!
RINGING HILLS’ SWEET ADELINE OF THE YEAR 2010
Mary Panetta is the first recipient of our "Sweet Adeline of the Year" award!
This year begins a tradition of honoring a chorus member who works consistently to benefit the chorus, who presents a positive attitude at rehearsals, retreats, competition and in business meetings, who demonstrates an on-going willingness to learn and improve her singing skills, who attends rehearsals and performances consistently, and who readily volunteers for and performs duties, activities, and tasks.
Mary has been singing for years! She has belonged to several church choirs, was in a high school chorus, and a member of the Women’s Glee Club at West Chester University (which she smilingly points out was for non-music majors!). Mary’s time with Ringing Hills began when she saw an ad for classes with Ringing Hills in the Owen J. Roberts Continuing Education schedule. That first evening she auditioned with one of Sweet Adelines long-time members, Linda Beaver, and has been active in our chorus ever since!
Her first year, she was on the Standing rules Committee and then chaired that committee. She has also been a Board member at large, Membership Chair, Corresponding Secretary for the Board, Show Chairperson and Co-chairperson, and is now our President. In addition to singing bass and being so active in our local chorus, Mary has attended Sweet Adelines’ Region 19 educational events to improve her innate leadership and musical skills! We all are thrilled and honored to have Mary as our very own Sweet Adeline of the Year!
photo: Betsy Manning
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