Georgie Hourigan Sonoran Singers ended their 2022 performances at The Fountains where they pleased the residents with some cheerful holiday songs and included a sing-along with enthusiastic responses. We are a smaller group of chorus singers than usual as we await snowbirds’ return for a fuller group. We are a three-part female harmony group with approximately 30 members,…
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Sonoran Singers had the pleasure of honoring our veterans at All Seasons on Rancho Vistoso. Many veterans, as well as former SaddleBrooke residents, were there at that lovely retirement home. Cora Peters led several patriotic numbers such as “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and, of course, “God Bless America.” Jaye…
Are you a talented musician, piano player, choral director? The Sonoran Singers, all SaddleBrooke residents, are a fun-loving group of women who have been a devoted chorus since 2001. Recently, we lost our dear director, Janie Grinstead, when she and her husband made the decision to move back to South Carolina. We currently have a…
Janie Grinstead Our Sonoran Singers have regrouped since COVID and had a holiday celebration together, complete with song and champagne. If you would be interested in singing with sassy ladies, having fun, and camaraderie, contact the director, Janie Grinstead, at 520-955-1642.
The Sonoran Singers had their spring party to celebrate another year of singing. The significant others enjoyed the songs sung to them: Shenandoah with Judy Bram on harmonica and Dream a Little Dream of Me. If you enjoy singing, having fun and giving back to the community, please consider joining our 40+ member ladies chorus,…
Georgie Hourigan Before all the snowbirds leave for cooler climes, Sonoran Singers had a wonderful potluck party at the home of Rick and Janie Grinstead. We gathered around the piano to sing to the men. Judy Bram played her harmonica to Shenandoah, bringing tears to eyes as some reported it is so moving. Dream a…
Georgie Hourigan Sonoran Singers were thrilled for the opportunity to sing at the PEO Fashion Show and Luncheon on February 22. We are a group of approximately 40 members, sopranos, second sopranos and altos who braved the terrible Tucson weather that day to entertain. We sang songs such as Dream, Sincerely, Lullaby of Broadway and…
Janie Grinstead, Director Halloween is a great excuse to have fun. Some of the Sonoran Singers morphed into very strange creatures. We had Snow White’s evil queen with a poisoned apple, witches, ghouls and other transformations.
What entity do you get when you collectively combine 30+ female voices, who sing in three-part harmony, a director with 67 years of skillful piano and singing experience, a president of the organization who has been singing for 73 years and, in addition, a piano accompanist who has a very impressive educational and performance resume?…
Georgie Hourigan We are the Sonoran Singers, a three part harmony, all volunteer women’s chorus, meeting each Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Sonoran Room at the MountainView Clubhouse. After which we often relax with a drink in the Bistro Lounge because we so enjoy each other! Our chorus sings a wide…