Sandy has been Cascade Harmony's director since 2005 when she stepped in as a coach and became the temporary director for the 2006 competition. She and the other leaders of the chorus have changed the name (formerly known as Barlow Trail Chorus), won 'most improved chorus' awards twice and grown the chorus from 18 to 40 members.

Sandy says there was nothing other than music that she ever wanted to do. Singing and music have always been an important part of her life.

In 1988 she and her then-new husband left her native New York to return to his hometown - Portland. Sandy knew nothing about Sweet Adelines, but she went to a rehearsal and immediately fell in love with the music and the director, who was "funny and warm and smart about music" (hmmm, that sounds like Sandy). Sandy says, "Since the day I walked in the door, there hasn't been a day I haven't been involved in the organization. Sweet Adelines is an integral part of who I am."

At regional competitions, Sandy has lead Cascade Harmony Chorus to a second place and two first place medals in the mid-sized chorus division and several other high placing regional medals. In 2011, we are proud to say Cascade Harmony got the highest score in its history.

Sandy currently sings with Soundwave, the first place regional quartet who represented Region #24 in Houston, TX in October of 2011. She has sung with several other first place quartets in the past and continues to work at her singing and performing skills as well as directing.

The rehearsals are high-energy, fast-paced and filled with vocal production techniques, tools to help singers improve their skills and a wide repertoire of songs representing a variety of musical genres.