[Acapellagirl]

Hi all!

My name is Dawn Echternach [try to pronounce that one, I dare ya!] I'm sure some of you might remember me as Dawn Wood. I was introduced to barbershop singing when I was in high school. Then I actually started singing when I was in college...in fact Bette Crittenden really got me into it.

I started out singing tenor then when I joined Pride of KY chorus I switched to lead. I left Pride after two years of singing with them. Kenny Hatton got me to visit Derby City Chorus. I joined Derby City Chorus in 1999. I told Kenny and Allen both that I would only join the chorus if I was a baritone. Well, Allen was so happy about that. I joined DCC in 1999. I am on the Membership Committee.

I got married November 20,1999 right after I joined DCC. My husband's name is Marc.

Well, I think that is a good enough introduction of myself.

**Update: After eight years of marriage, my husband and I are getting divorced.**

[jsgivens]

Welcome to the Caveman Forum!!!

We're glad to have you here. Be sure to spread the word. We'd love to make this board a great tool for the barbershop community, not just for our chorus.

I was at your show last year, it was a great show. Unfortunately our shows are on the same day this year so I won't get to make it this time around.
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Past 'n' Present Quartet - Cardinal District 3rd place (Spring '07)

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