September 2024 - The Road So Far

2024 has been a year of rapid and exciting change for the Vista Hills Chorus. In April, we competed under Denise's direction and shortly thereafter, said farewell to her as she relocated to Boston. Denise was with Vista Hills for six years and we are ever so grateful to have had her as our director.

In May, we met Melanie Jewell and in June, she became our new director. Melanie has extensive experience in various musical capacities, including a degree in Music Therapy from Shenandoah University. With ten years' experience as a Sweet Adeline, four choruses and four quartets under her belt, and being an active participant in the Women's Harmony Brigade for six years, we're confident she has the background and experience we need for this next part of our journey.

In August, we promoted two incredibly talented individuals, Diane Thornewell (Lead) and Joan Baird (Bass) to Section Leaders, and had our very first performance under Mel's direction at Solo Voce's fifth annual Music on the Porch Day. We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to debut two new songs, several new members and a new director with our friends around the region.

And the fun certainly doesn't stop there! As we begin to settle into September we have show meetings for our December 14th show, Management Team meetings, and a couple new members auditioning. There's even been rumor of new competition music in the works, which is always an exciting development.

Oh - and did we mention Kim Vaughn's class, The Golden Touch, which took place on September 14 at our rehearsal venue in Encinitas? Several of our members attended to learn more about what it takes to be out front.
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It seems no matter where we look, we find opportunities for growth and change. We're excited for the coming year, and look forward to the adventures ahead.

- Kaidee Metcalfe ​