October 2024 - On Secrets & Surprises

Have you ever tried to throw a surprise party for your longest standing member, who also happens to be your current Team Coordinator? And in my case, my grandmother? It’s not an easy thing to do! But in true VHC style, we did it. Mrs. Gloria Ives celebrated forty years with the chorus and made it known she wanted a party, so we threw a party – a tea party (a for-tea (40) year anniversary party). Friends from around the region gathered to celebrate her remarkable dedication and contributions.  She recounted stories and experiences involving directors, competitions, and the near collapse of the chapter, tracing back to 1984. She highlighted the journey through different leaderships and celebrated the remarkable growth we've achieved in recent years.

It takes people with Gloria’s dedication to build and lead the chorus, just as much as it takes new singers. Gloria currently serves as our Team Coordinator and Tenor Section Leader and has sung bass, lead and tenor.  She is a driving force behind getting our name out into the public and bringing new people in. Thank you Gloria, for your many years of dedicated service to the Vista Hills Chorus. 

As we mentioned above, Vista Hills is growing in number and skill.  We have welcomed three new members (Connie, Sandy, and Liz) in the past few months and have been enjoying the challenge of singing in quartets and small groups to polish our music, learn independence, and develop confidence.  We are very excited about these developments (and the opportunity to party) and we’re looking forward to continued growth.

To our friends and dual members who will be competing on the International stage in just a few weeks: We love you and wish you the best of luck!