Anita is a Woman of Note as she has brought and continues to bring such a major contribution to our Singing Unlimited chorus. She is the driving force in the machinations of the chorus and is the embodiment of positivity – a quality which infects everyone.
Anita is one of the founding members of Singing Unlimited. Together with 11 other Sweet Adelines’ members, she started the chorus in 2013 – never doubting for one second that the venture would succeed. In five short years and after holding regular ‘Diva’s Wanted’ and ‘Learn to Sing’ workshops, the chorus has grown in total to 46 members. It can be said with confidence that this is due to her having promoted the art-form of barbershop singing with warmth, passion and endless fervour.
Her enthusiasm and tireless encouragement to each and every member of the choir is immeasurable. She is an inspiration to not only the more experienced barbershoppers but also to our younger singers. She manages to draw the best out of us. She sincerely believes in the ability of all her choir members and when she is directing she has each and every one of us in her sights – continually nodding encouragement to individual singers.
Apart from believing in the vocal possibilities of every member, she also strongly strives for empowerment of all the women in her chorus in other aspects of life. She believes that (barbershop) singing and being part of our group can help us all to become stronger and more confident.
As the director, she wears many hats – she is a co-ordinator, a mentor, a facilitator – but above all she is an accomplished musician and a truly-loved director. She is the motivator and sounding-board of all the various committees within the choir – music staff, costumes, showmanship, PR, website and competition to name but a few. Her weekly leadership of our rehearsals is always carefully prepared, with a great deal of variation and a generous dose of fun!
In 2016, Singing Unlimited achieved the trophy for Most Improved Chorus at the regional competition, having made a leap of no less than 69 points and a straight jump from a C minus level to B level. This is wholly credited to her dedication at all times to the greater good of the choir.
We are so proud of Anita! She is never just satisfied with devoting her time and boundless energy to the choir itself. She has also attained her Director’s Certification Programme and recently her promotion to Harmony 500 Director!
Anita is a Sweet Adeliner through and through – in heart and soul. A true ambassador! She is the jewel in the crown of our and her Singing Unlimited chorus!