For-tea Years of Gloria

At the end of September, we had a surprise tea party forty years in the making! Gloria has sung with the Vista Hills Chorus since 1984, gracing us with her experience, knowledge, and endless wit; we decided to honor her with one of her favorite fancies, a tea. Friends, fellow singers, and former quartet members from around the region came to celebrate her commitment and dedication. And because we're Vista, we did a dang fine job of keeping it quiet for a whole three weeks.

In Gloria's words:
"I was a single mom with three teenagers and looking for an outlet for just me. I knew of a lady at church who sang with Sweet Adelines and asked her about it; she had retired but directed me to her granddaughter, Vicki June, and the rest is history. I went to rehearsal three weeks later and I'm still here.

What has the chorus given me? Friends, life long and precious. I've always sung and my dad and sisters all sing, so music is an integral part of my life. The fact that I can sing with my granddaughter and this chorus makes it special. I've learned leadership, humbleness (those high notes are hard!) growth in my singing ability and many more!

Yes there have been hard times - financially, personalities, moments I've had to force myself to get out the door - but it has been worth every moment."