Why Judith is Singsational’s Unsung Champion
JUDITH MORRIS joined our Chorus 29 years ago, in the days when we were Somerset Hills Chorus, and she has been completely and wholeheartedly involved ever since. She’s been a Management Team member for most of that time serving as Treasurer, Secretary and twice serving as President for a total of 14 years.
One member said “Judith does all the background jobs no-one else wants to do, especially the I.T.” It was due to her persistent efforts and input over recent years that two Musical Directors ‘found us’, thus enabling us to continue as a viable Chorus.
Recognition for all that Judith tirelessly contributes is well overdue and this opportunity to say ‘Thank you’ officially is appreciated.
Judith really cares about others and cares also about doing all things properly. She is really well organised and keeps us informed with what’s going on in the Barbershop world. She also keeps contact with former members. She spends hours on her computer researching the official websites and trying to maintain our own; she orders our music and supplies the learning tracks we use. Judith is always prepared to embrace new ways of working and communicating, using Social Media and encouraging us to do the same to promote the Chorus. She says she enjoys the challenge.
Judith is Baritone Section Leader; blows the pitchpipe; and is usually the first to arrive at rehearsal and last to leave as the keyholder. She has competed in two quartets over the years and has never missed a Regional Convention – even representing our Chorus when we didn’t attend.
Judith was chosen unanimously to be our Unsung Champion for 2024.
Bio
Judith hails from the West Country, and finally settled in Taunton, Somerset in the 1990’s. A qualified State Registered Nurse, she trained in London and during her varied career she even served as a Captain in the Army. She lives with her husband David and has three children and seven grandchildren to keep her busy.
In younger days Judith loved Rally driving and she is still more than happy to drive to wherever there’s an opportunity to sing, whether it’s in a city or the remotest countryside. She plays piano and enjoys playing regularly with a recorder group.