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…
Steph Mattie The set decorations have been put back in storage, the risers have been taken down and the sheet music has been returned to the files. Another season of SaddleBrooke Singers came to a close, after our presentation of Everything’s Coming Up Broadway in early April. In his opening remarks to the audience, President…
Steph Mattie Wow! What a whirlwind time for the SaddleBrooke Singers, as we have just finished the season with our April 6 and 8 concerts. We were delighted to raise the curtain on our presentation of Everything’s Coming Up Broadway. Not only did the audience hear some of their favorite medleys performed by the…
Steph Mattie Spring is here, and the SaddleBrooke Singers have been rehearsing since early January to prepare for our upcoming concert. The April 6 and 8 presentations of Everything’s Coming Up Broadway will be a spectacular trip down memory lane with many beloved Broadway selections. Not only will some of your favorite medleys be performed…
Steph Mattie Spring is here, and the SaddleBrooke Singers have been rehearsing since early January to prepare for our upcoming concert. The April 6 and 8 presentations of Everything’s Coming Up Broadway will be a spectacular trip down memory lane with many beloved Broadway selections. Not only will some of your favorite medleys be performed…
Steph Mattie I’m going to let you all in on a little secret. After we finished our 50s Rock and Roll concert, I wondered how we would top the energy of last spring’s show. I told my husband that I was crossing my fingers in hope of a Broadway themed program. Well, I was…