Steph Mattie We are so fortunate to live here in SaddleBrooke where there is a plethora of activities to pique everyone’s interest. If you don’t see an activity or group that meets your needs, you can always introduce a new idea to the mix! As I read the community newspapers and flyers each month, I…
Steph Mattie Now, I’d like you to think about what comes to mind when you hear the term “jazz.” Do you picture a New Orleans nightclub featuring great musicians playing the piano, trumpet, saxophone and drums? Perhaps you imagine a Chicago Blues club with some amazing guitar and upright bass players. Then there are also…
Steph Mattie I can’t believe this is my sixth concert season as a member of the SaddleBrooke Singers. After moving here in May of 2016, this was one of the first groups that I joined. As I reflect on previous shows, I can’t decide which was my favorite because they have all been so varied.…
Steph Mattie Wow! 2018 has come and gone, and it’s time to welcome the New Year 2019. After the whirlwind of rehearsals for our December 7 & 9 Holiday show, the SaddleBrooke Singers took some time off to gear up for the spring concert. To put the finishing touch on our fall season, a delightful…
Steph Mattie We would feel the approach of show time! There was a buzz of excitement that went through our Sunday rehearsals, as the time for the December concert drew near. You could feel the energy in the room as each member of the group puts his/her heart and voice into the songs that were…
Steph Mattie Hey, can you feel it? The air conditioners have been turned off, shorts and sandals are back in the closet and it is a cool autumn day in Arizona. The thought of Christmas shopping and wrapping presents may still seem far off, but do you realize December is just around the corner? And…
Steph Mattie The SaddleBrooke Singers recently held their annual “Welcome Back Singers!” party, and it has become a joyful tradition to begin our fall rehearsals. Hosted by Jim and Kathy Barrett, we all look forward to this informal gathering that unites returning and new group members. It’s a wonderful way to get to know fellow…
Steph Mattie Remember when there were no VCRs, DVRs or program streaming options available to watch your favorite shows? You kept the TV Guide in a prominent place in the family room to check what was coming up on one of the few channels that got good reception. You knew when December rolled around the networks…
Steph Mattie In keeping with the theme of “Meet the SaddleBrooke Singers,” this month I’d like to introduce you to our singing couples. Throughout the years, the SB Singers have included not only individuals who love to sing, but many talented couples who have joined the musical journey. In last month’s article, I introduced you…
Steph Mattie As I mentioned in my last article, this is the 25th year for the SaddleBrooke Singers. Each season we have been fortunate to add new voices to our 60-member group and there are some of us who have only been with the choir for a few shows. But we also have a large…