Our Directors
In 2010 Debbie Tsagatos and Engelina de Jong, became co directors. of the chorus. At the Sweet Adelines Region 34 Convention in Canberra in 2012, they were jointly awarded the Novice Director Award.
In 2010 Debbie Tsagatos and Engelina de Jong, became co directors. of the chorus. At the Sweet Adelines Region 34 Convention in Canberra in 2012, they were jointly awarded the Novice Director Award.
Debbie first saw Adelaide Sound Connection at the Adelaide Eisteddfod, and made a mental note to one day look them up, which she did in January 2005. Debbie loves singing barbershop and learning about and educating others in the art form, but above all she loves the warmth and friendship that comes with being a member of the chorus.
Although she usually sings Bass, Debbie is very versatile and sometimes sings Lead or Tenor. Outside of chorus duties, Debbie works as an accompanist for the Public Primary Schools Festival of Music and sings in a small mixed ensemble once a week. |
Engelina has lived in Adelaide since 1974, after migrating from the Netherlands with her husband, and is a naturalised Australian. Sadly Engelina was widowed in 1992, so friends and music became a strong focus for her.
Engelina tried singing with several choirs, including a Dutch one which later disbanded. So it was no big surprise when she heard the fabulous barbershop chords, that she was hooked: and, ever since then, the Adelaide Sound Connection chorus has been Engelina’s ‘home’, where she sings Tenor and is also a member of two quartets. Now retired, Engelina, has devoted her time to all things Barbershop. She has assisted Sweet Adelines Regional Management, the Barbershop Harmony Association and has performed with other choruses. |
