Chorus Leadership
Lindsay Chartier, Musical Director
Lindsay joined Note-Ably as Musical Director in January 2023.
To Lindsay, Barbershop is not just a hobby, it's a way of life! Her involvement in Barbershop singing began in 1994, when she sang lead with a mixed youth quartet in Montreal, QC, Canada. She is a proud member of three Barbershop singing societies: Sweet Adelines, Harmony Incorporated, and the Barbershop Harmony Society. In addition to directing Note-Ably, she directs Southwest Sound in Fort Worth, TX (a Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society) and is a former director of the Harmony, Inc. chapter, Montreal City Voices. She serves Sweet Adelines Region 25 as the current Regional Membership Coordinator, is a member of the Regional Faculty, as well as the Regional Education Steering Committee. She is a past recipient of the Region 25 Ark Angel Distinguished Service Award. She also serves on the Harmony, Inc. Philanthropy Committee and is a past Chair of the Association of Harmony Queens. She is a highly sought after coach, educator and partner with Northern Lights Southern Charm Coaching!
Lindsay has seen some success competing at the International level with choruses and quartets. She is a three-time International Quartet Champion in Harmony Inc., a three-time Top Five International Quartet Medalist and a Rising Star Champion in Sweet Adelines. She currently sings bass with Serenade quartet.
In her copious free time and to support her "hobby", Lindsay is employed as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Mitchell International, an Enlyte Company. Lindsay lives in Frisco, TX with her husband, Mark (whom she met through barbershop).
To Lindsay, Barbershop is not just a hobby, it's a way of life! Her involvement in Barbershop singing began in 1994, when she sang lead with a mixed youth quartet in Montreal, QC, Canada. She is a proud member of three Barbershop singing societies: Sweet Adelines, Harmony Incorporated, and the Barbershop Harmony Society. In addition to directing Note-Ably, she directs Southwest Sound in Fort Worth, TX (a Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society) and is a former director of the Harmony, Inc. chapter, Montreal City Voices. She serves Sweet Adelines Region 25 as the current Regional Membership Coordinator, is a member of the Regional Faculty, as well as the Regional Education Steering Committee. She is a past recipient of the Region 25 Ark Angel Distinguished Service Award. She also serves on the Harmony, Inc. Philanthropy Committee and is a past Chair of the Association of Harmony Queens. She is a highly sought after coach, educator and partner with Northern Lights Southern Charm Coaching!
Lindsay has seen some success competing at the International level with choruses and quartets. She is a three-time International Quartet Champion in Harmony Inc., a three-time Top Five International Quartet Medalist and a Rising Star Champion in Sweet Adelines. She currently sings bass with Serenade quartet.
In her copious free time and to support her "hobby", Lindsay is employed as a Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at Mitchell International, an Enlyte Company. Lindsay lives in Frisco, TX with her husband, Mark (whom she met through barbershop).
Assistant Directors
Melissa Purdin has been a member of Note-Ably North Texas since its founding in 2001. She is a Certified Director with Sweet Adelines who stepped back from full-time directing to allow more time and flexibility for her family. She was most recently elected to serve NNT as the Treasurer. An avid supporter of The Arts, she concurrently serves as the President of the Allen Arts Alliance.
Melissa and husband Jeff have two children who are in college! She enjoys volunteering, serving her church (Tangible Grace), traveling, walking, movies, live performances, dance parties, late night movies, and trying new things! She believes in leading by encouragement, working intentionally for mastery, and flashing her winning smile and saying "That was BEAUTIFUL!"
Nila Mendoza has been a member of Note-Ably North Texas Chorus since 2015. She served as Performance Chair since 2016 and interim Baritone Section Lead, and is our Current President. She continues to advance her music education by participating in the Director Certification program through Sweet Adelines International.
Music is in her heart, and Nila likes to make it a part of her every day life. She has a song for EVERYTHING! She also loves all things SPARKLY!
Nila, her husband, Joe and their son, Joseph, enjoy serving in the community. Her husband and son contribute to the Chorus by assisting with risers and the website. You may see Nila and her family around town as they volunteer for other organizations. Interests include Volunteering with organizations including the Allen Arts Alliance, Allen Escadrille Band Boosters, After Prom, and Collin County National Adoption Day, attending Allen Eagle Football games -Go EAGLES!!.
Music is in her heart, and Nila likes to make it a part of her every day life. She has a song for EVERYTHING! She also loves all things SPARKLY!
Nila, her husband, Joe and their son, Joseph, enjoy serving in the community. Her husband and son contribute to the Chorus by assisting with risers and the website. You may see Nila and her family around town as they volunteer for other organizations. Interests include Volunteering with organizations including the Allen Arts Alliance, Allen Escadrille Band Boosters, After Prom, and Collin County National Adoption Day, attending Allen Eagle Football games -Go EAGLES!!.
Management Team
Audi Wright (Team Lead), Nila Mendoza (Secretary), Melissa Purdin (Treasurer),
Karen Raitt (VP Financing), Madelaine Martineau (Membership Chair) Jill Perez (At-Large)
Julie Overman (Marketing & Performance), Dana Wondercheck (Membership Co-Chair), Lindsay Chartier (Director)
Karen Raitt (VP Financing), Madelaine Martineau (Membership Chair) Jill Perez (At-Large)
Julie Overman (Marketing & Performance), Dana Wondercheck (Membership Co-Chair), Lindsay Chartier (Director)
Contacts
Performances: Nila Mendoza
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