I grew up in a church where four-part hymns were sung a capella. I began learning to read music early, playing Recorder, Piano, then Flute and joined school bands and choirs in early years. I continued with flute and sometimes oboe in high school and college, with occasional choir experience in school and church. Though I majored in Fine Art, I continued piano on and off through college, accompanied choirs at church and led instrumental ensembles.

My dad had been a member almost since the founding of The Airzona Masterworks Chorale in 1979. He convinced me to audition with AMC and I’ve been a member since then. My first season with the group, we performed two concerts in Carnegie Hall under the baton of Skitch Henderson in December 1996.

AMC traveled to Washington DC for the dedication of the WWII Monument, to Hawaii for a choral festival and various destinations nearer to Phoenix, plus internationally.

I continue to support the group with my voice, graphic arts and flute, and I am a member of the Sun City Concert Band.