CO-DIRECTOR
Marilyn Dickey
Marilyn Dickey has been a member of the Prairie Winds Chorus since 1973. She began directing the chorus in 1994 and is a Certified Director in the Sweet Adelines International Director Certification Program. Under Marilyn's direction, the chorus has consistently placed among the top four in Region 25. In 2002, the chorus placed first in the AA division and third overall. In 2003, the chorus placed second overall and second in the women's division at the prestigious Buckeye Invitational Competition in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to becoming Director, Marilyn served as President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Assistant Director for the chorus, and she has chaired many committees. On a regional (five-state) level, she has served as Regent, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-Regent, and Presidents' Liaison. She also served a two-year International appointment as Director of Musical Activities of Heart of America Region 25 and is currently a member of the Regional Management Team as Director Coordinator, having been elected to that position by the chorus directors of the region. In her spare time, Marilyn also sings bass in the quartet, Windsong.
Marilyn is a retired Administrative Officer for West Texas in the Federal Aviation Administration. She has served as regional President of the Federal Women's Program, Equal Employment Opportunity Counselor, as well as Training Director for the Lubbock Council of Camp Fire Girls. Marilyn was born in Moore, Oklahoma. She and her husband, Jess, have lived in Lubbock, Texas since 1965. They have two daughters and four grandchildren.