Tag: SaddleBrooke Singers

SaddleBrooke Singers begin new season

Sam Page The SaddleBrooke Singers kicked off their fall season with their first rehearsal on September 11. A lot of returning members, plus at least seven new members, will swell the number of singers for this season to 70, compared to 52 singers on the stage at the very successful spring concert, Salute to America.…

Singers preparing for holiday concert

Sam Page After taking the summer off, the SaddleBrooke Singers have begun preparations for their annual Holiday Concert to be presented the first week of December. The SaddleBrooke Singers’ Spring Concert, Salute to America, was a rousing success not only for the group, but for their new Director Tanya Elias Graf. The concert was a…

SaddleBrooke Singers – come join us

Sam Page Singing—why do we enjoy it so much? What is it about singing that lifts our spirits? Don’t we all love to sing, whether it’s in the shower, singing along with the radio in the car, with the iPod phones in our ears, the stereo or whatever? We love to sing! We’re making music…

Musical fireworks from the SaddleBrooke Singers

Strike up the Band! You’re a Grand Old Flag, so let’s Pledge Allegiance to the Stars and Stripes Forever, the Star Spangled Banner! I Hear America Singing, because This is My Country, “This is a great country—-my country, ‘tis of thee!” Oh, Captain! My Captain! When Johnny Comes Marching Home, he’ll be a Yankee Doodle Dandy.…

SaddleBrooke Singers Salute America

Sally Sample The SaddleBrooke Singers will present their spring concert, April 1 and 3, 2016, in a dynamic celebration of our Nation and our Heroes. Under the baton of our new director Tanya Elias-Graf, the Singers are excited to present a patriotic concert of new and familiar music. Director Tanya has selected music for the…

A Classic Christmas Holiday Coming Soon

SaddleBrooke Singers at their December 2014 concert; photo by Jim Van Brocklin

Sam Page The SaddleBrooke Singers’ Director Linda Griffin, in her last season as director of the group, has chosen an outstanding selection of songs for her farewell performance. Dr. Griffin has led the Singers for ten years. During her tenure she has proven to be an outstanding director and teacher, improving the quality of both…

SaddleBrooke Singers give to local area school

Music Teacher Kaitlyn Miller, SaddleBrooke Singers officers Sam Page, Loretta Tom and Sally Sample

Sam Page The SaddleBrooke Singers believe that music is an important part of a child’s education and have donated $1500 each to the Mountain Vista School in Oracle and the Coronado School in Catalina. These monies are earmarked to support the music program in both schools. The contribution will be especially meaningful at the Mountain…

SaddleBrooke Singers begin their 23rd season

On Sunday, September 13 the SaddleBrooke Singers will begin rehearsals for their holiday concert this year entitled A Classic Christmas Holiday. This group, consisting of SaddleBrooke residents and directed by Dr. Linda Griffin, is preparing a program that they hope will bring back fond memories of your own favorite Christmases. The list of songs includes…

SaddleBrooke Singers seeking new director

Linda Griffin will conduct her last season as Director of the SaddleBrooke Singers; photo taken by Jim Van Brocklin.

Sam Page After ten years as our director, Linda Griffin has, for professional and personal reasons, tendered her resignation. In her letter of resignation Linda says, “My time with the Singers has been very rewarding and I count each person as my friend. For ten years I have tried to move the Singers in new…