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Dayle Ann Cook, Director

Dayle Ann has been directing Tucson Desert Harmony (TDH) since 2001. She brings a wealth of musical experience to the chorus, as well as a strong desire to help us all become the best singers we can be. Her enthusiasm and smiling face are contagious - working hard has never been so much fun! She is a Certified and now Master Director through Sweet Adelines International, after leading the chorus to scores over 600 in their past two regional competitions. She loves to coach individual singers and quartets and shares her knowledge with not only members of TDH, but others as well. As if that's not enough, she sings lead in Region 21's 2003, 2004 (2005-2nd place Wildcard) and 2006 first place championship quartet - SparX. SparX is currently ranked 12th in the world and has appeared on the International stage every year since their formation in 2002. In her "real life" Dayle Ann serves as the Medical Staff Coordinator at St. Joseph's Hospital in Tucson.

Karen Meade, Associate Director

Karen found Sweet Adelines 28 years ago right here in Tucson. She sang with the Tucson Horizon Chorus for many years, then became a founding member of Tucson Desert Harmony Chorus. She is a Certified Director and just finished serving 3 years as the Director Coordinator for Region #21. She's been the Associate Director for our chorus since 2001. She sings bass with the current Region #21 quartet champions, ONE VOICE, and has sung on the international stage many times. Karen loves to share her quartet experience and coaching with the chorus and strives to teach us better vocal production skills. Her warm smile and fun-loving personality makes singing for her a joy!. She also has the patience of a saint which she is called upon to demonstrate when she is teaching us choreography.

Elissa Fazio, Assistant Director

Elissa found Sweet Adelines while working in California 20 years ago where she sang with 3 different choruses - Channelaires, Diablo Vista and Sacramento Valley. Upon returning to Tucson in 1988, she jumped right into quarteting (with Crosstown Transfer for 12 years) and soon became a Lead Section Leader. She's held many administrative positions, including President and Treasurer, currently sings lead in the quartet Havin' a Blast!, and directs extra rehearsals available to members during the day - usually on the 1st and 3rd Fridays. Those interested in attending those rehearsals can check our calendar on call the chorus phone number.....520-790-1813.

Gail Trader, Assistant Director

Gail has been a Sweet Adeline for 44 years, starting her barbershop career at Hi Jolly Chorus in Yuma where she grew up. She sang with Old Pueblo Chorus, Tucson’s first Sweet Adeline Chorus, and briefly directed Tucson Horizon Chorus before moving to Cold Water, MI where she was a director and choreographer. Gail brought years of experience in professional theater in Michigan, Tennessee, Colorado & Kansas back to Tucson when she became Bass Section Leader for Tucson Desert Harmony. She’s well known for her brand of comedic entertainment and now sings bass in “Havin’ a Blast! quartet.