Our Directors
Marcia assumed the leadership role of the Golden Triad Chorus in January 2006, after moving from her home state of New York. The music of Sweet Adelines has fed Marcia's soul for over thirty years. Whether singing from the risers, with her quartets, or directing a chorus, Marcia's talent, leadership and fabulous sense of humor enhance the sound and bring laughter and camaraderie wherever she goes.
With her husband, Gerry, a thirty-five-year barbershop veteran, Marcia sang for eight years with "Sound Celebration," the 2003 Buckeye Invitational Mixed Quartet champion. She currently sings bass with "Sapphire," Region 14's 2011 FIRST place quartet medalist.
Her leadership has been demonstrated with a myriad of regional positions, which include Vice-Regent, Director of Musical Activities, a three-year stint as Membership Services Manager of Regional Competition, and twelve years on the Management Team in Region 16.
"Commitment" is a key word in Marcia's chorus philosophy and defines her personal dedication. In "civilian" life, Marcia is the President/ CEO of the Roxboro Area Chamber of Commerce where her vision and leadership have made her a welcome addition to the community. Serving on the Board of the Person County Council on the Arts gives Marcia an additional artistic outlet.
If leisure time can be carved out of her busy schedule, you may find Marcia enjoying her children and three grandchildren, playing duplicate bridge with Gerry, reading, gardening, dabbling in interior decorating or simply enjoying the view from her lake home. Golden Triad is proud to celebrate the joy of four-part a cappella harmony under the spirited direction of Marcia O'Neil.
Eva has been a member of Sweet Adelines International since 1983. Born in New Jersey, Eva had her first performance on television in New York City at the ripe old age of four. She sang two songs, both popular with Sweet Adelines today, "When the Red Red Robin" and "If You Knew Susie Like I Know Susie." Eva wore sequin and feather costumes - a Sweet Adeline in training!
As a high school student, Eva won a Lincoln Center Student Award and auditioned at the Metropolitan Opera at the age of sixteen. She studied with a voice teacher through the Met for two years, and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education at State University of NY, at Potsdam. She earned her Masters degree in Music Education from the University of Buffalo. Eva taught in the public schools in Buffalo, NY, and then in Chapel Hill, NC.
Eva and her husband, Lenny, a veteran barbershopper, live in Greensboro. When her daughters, Alicia and Maia were small children, she taught guitar and voice lessons. After joining Sweet Adelines International, Eva put her singing talents to work in both the Golden Triad Chorus and her quartet, Esprit de' Corps. Her quartet won regional contest four times. Including Harmony Classic, Eva has appeared on the International stage six times since becoming a Sweet Adeline. Her singing was so inspirational, that both of her girls have been members of Golden Triad.
When she isn't spending her time working with her dentist husband, singing in the chorus and serving as an excellent Associate Director and Vocal Coach, she is spoiling her grandchildren.
