The Principal Singers at Illahee Hills Retirement Center
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IT specialist Jeremy Phillips sings and directs the choir.
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Illahee Hills is a regular gig for The Principal Singers.
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Pianist Kay Rothert is Principal's oldest tenured employee at the home office.
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This winter marks the choir's 30th anniversary.
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The singers practice 30 minutes a week in the Corporate One Bldg.
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They gather over the noon hour backstage in a company auditorium.
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