Although she will have only just turned 16 when we sing in Las Vegas, our Tenor Sorrella is already an International veteran. Sorrella joined Surrey Harmony in February 2003 after attending an Open Night with her Mum. “I was hooked from the very first note,” she says.

However there was a problem as under the Chorus rules of the time Sorrella was too young to join. But given that her Mum, Jan was becoming a member of the Lead section, a decision was made to let her join as well.

Having been in Surrey Harmony only six months, Sorrella found herself on stage at the International Convention in Phoenix. “Wow is all I can say,” says Sorrella. “The six minutes you get on stage is just not long enough to absorb the enormity of the venue and the huge number of people in the auditorium watching and listening to your performance. That week in Phoenix (when I also celebrated my 13^th birthday) is the outstanding highlight of my time with Surrey Harmony to date. It would be silly to ask whether or not I am excited about Las Vegas, I can’t wait!”

Sorrella hopes to continue being a barbershop singer, but has to balance it with an increasing educational workload.

I am a naturally shy person, but singing with Surrey Harmony has helped my confidence enormously. But I love the team atmosphere – that’s what being a barbershop singer is all about

Surrey Harmony is always looking to recruit young women to our great hobby. For a long time Sorrella has been our only teenage member. “This has never bothered me, but it’s great that we now have another two teenagers, Sophie and Alicia. We are proof that Barbershop can appeal to all ages”.

Sweet Adelines runs a programme designed for young singers called
Young Women in Harmony. Click here for more details