Our Directors:
We are very fortunate to have 2 Co-directors leading us, who have complementary skills to help bring out the best in us each week!
We are very fortunate to have 2 Co-directors leading us, who have complementary skills to help bring out the best in us each week!
Debbie joined Adelaide Sound Connection in January 2005 as a singer, became a Section Leader and Assistant director a few years later, and subsequently became one of the Directors in 2010. She has extensive musical experience, including the Directors Certification Program (DCP) from Sweet Adelines International, and AMEB Grade 7 in flute and piano, as well as 18 years working with the SA Public Primary Schools Festival of Music. She is passionate about helping singers experience joy while achieving success with their singing and performance.
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. She also sings in a barbershop quartet, and in a small mixed ensemble. |
Engelina has lived in Adelaide since 1974, after migrating from the Netherlands with her husband, and is an Australian citizen. 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. |
