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A native of Louisville, Kentucky, Barbara Newman was born into a musical family and began singing at an early age. Beginning her study of voice in her teens, Barbara sang with the Louisville Motet Singers, Louisville Bach Society and Kentucky Opera. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. In 1969, she won first place in the Soprano Competition at the Eisteddfod, an international vocal competition in Llangollen,Wales. Loving to travel, Ms. Newman has soloed throughout Europe and Scandinavia, including Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. During her years in San Francisco, Barbara also enjoyed being the featured vocalist with the popular band, The Hyde Street IV. In 1977, Barbara founded and served as President of Nevada’s White Pine County Arts Council. Since moving to Utah, Ms. Newman has sung with Utah Opera and the American West Symphony and Chorus, and performed many roles in church and community theatrical productions. She was the Founder and Chair of Utah Harvest, a chapter of USA Harvest, a national organization that collects and distributes food to people in need. Passionate about helping others through music, she established a type of ‘music therapy’ volunteer program at Cottonwood Hospital in Salt Lake City, through which volunteers shared music with patients to improve their various medical conditions; she is now singing to patients of Hospice For Utah. A firm believer in being involved in her community and supporting the arts and education, Barbara has served as President and Program Chair of Salt Lake City's Opera Appreciation Club and two years as President of Alta High School's PTSA. She also served as the Sandy Arts Guild Liaison with Sandy City regarding programming for The Sandy Amphitheater, and was the President of the Pioneer Theatre Guild for two years. She currently teaches private vocal and piano lessons and is a Realtor with Keller Williams Utah Realtors. Still a professional singer, Barbara creates and performs custom made songs and programs for special events and is a popular national anthem singer at Utah Jazz games. Barbara and her husband, Larry, live in Sandy, Utah and delight in their children and grandchildren! With a smile and a song, Barbara Newman strongly advocates the “power of one” to make a positive difference in life.Mimi believes “Life is Beautiful!” She was born and raised in a small town in Southern California, the oldest of three children. As a child she helped in the family honey business by painting the eyes and nose on plastic honey bears. Her parents were active in church, community & political affairs and encouraged community service and developing musical talents; her father served as a city councilman and mayor and her mother was in demand as a public speaker and singer but always put her family first .
The 2008 Ms Senior America National Pageant
will take place at Harrah's Resorts & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey during the week of Oct. 19th through Oct. 25th, 2008.
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The Ms. Senior America Pageant is
the world's first and foremost pageant to emphasize and give honor to
women who have reached the "Age of Elegance." It is a search
for the gracious lady who best exemplifies the dignity, maturity and
inner beauty of all senior Americans. The Ms. Senior America philosophy is
based upon the belief that seniors are the foundation of America, and our
most valuable treasure. It is upon their knowledge, experience and
resources that the younger generation has the opportunity to build a
better society.
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