| Kathy
Scheel joined Sweet Adelines International in 1971, and
has been directing, choreographing and coaching choruses
ever since! She is the director of Oregon Spirit Chorus
in Salem, Oregon. She has directed 5 choruses prior to Oregon
Spirit: Cowlitz Valley Chorus (Longview, WA), Columbia River
Chorus (Vancouver, WA), City of Roses (Portland, OR), Willamette
Sound (Wilsonville, OR), and Northwest Harmony (Vancouver,
WA). All of these groups won honors at regional competition
– including 2 championships, and on to the international
competitions in Houston, TX and Phoenix, AZ.
As a gifted choreographer, Kathy creates and teaches moves
that enhance the lyrics – she is widely admired for
her ability to really “sell” a song, drawing
the audience into the story. She has also served in various
roles as a Region 24 leader – coordinating events,
chairing committees, all with her trademark enthusiasm.
Kathy has been a musical educator for over 30 years and
as a member of the Region 24 regional faculty, she travelled
all over the Pacific Northwest to share her experiences
and talents with others. She is passionate about helping
others become stronger singers and better all-around performers.
Before barbershop became her “life-style”, Kathy
played classical violin in Seattle and Longview Symphony
Orchestras, the “fiddle”, guitar and bass in
Silver Mountain Bluegrass Band, followed by a stint as a
studio musician in a recording studio. |
Outside
of her musical life, Kathy is the proud mother of 21-year
old college student Ken, and spends her days as a manager
at Jacobs Engineering in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
As our director, Kathy encourages us to do our very best
and we continue to learn something new each week. She teaches
us vocal production, lyrical expression, characterization,
synchronized singing, showmanship, rhythmic pulse and performance
skills. She guides us through all the facets of four-part
harmony in the barbershop style, giving us the tools to
create a wonderful performing experience!
Submitted
by: Micky Logan
Oregon Spirit Chorus
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Chorus Affiliation & Dates:
In addition to membership in several choruses, including
Pride of Portland, Kathy has directed 6 choruses: Cowlitz
Valley Chorus (Longview, WA); Columbia River Chorus (Vancouver,
WA); City of Roses (Portland, OR), Willamette Sound (Wilsonville,
OR); Northwest Harmony (Vancouver, WA); and Oregon Spirit
Chorus (Salem, OR).
Total
Years As Member:
39 years in Sweet Adelines, International and 3½
years at Oregon Spirit Chorus.
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Chorus Activities:
Director, choreographer, management team leader, section
leader.
Regional Activities: Kathy’s activities on behalf
of the region have been numerous. We know that she has served
on the Regional Management Team, served as Music Education
Coordinator and organized many educational conferences and
seminars. We do not know the dates of all of her offices
and activities. If we did, they would undoubtedly take many
pages to list.
International Activities:
Kathy has participated in several international competitions
as a chorus member and as a director. She also attends IES
regularly.
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