Erin Dickins, founding member of the Manhattan Transfer Visited Spring Hills Cherry Hill and sang with Cherry Hill High School West Accapella Students

Cherry Hill High School West singers got an experience of a lifetime when Erin Dickins, founding member of the Manhattan Transfer, joined them in singing Java Jive, the title song from her new CD, for the seniors at Spring Hills Cherry Hill Assisted Living on Friday, January 9, 2015. Three of Cherry Hill High School West’s A Cappella groups, an all-female group called Fermata, an all-male group called Men of Notes and a co-ed group called Chamber Singers, gathered in the lobby at Spring Hills Cherry Hill to perform for the residents. Dickins joined the Chamber Singers when they sang Java Jive, one of the Manhattan Transfer’s first hits. Dickins listened to each group sing and then talked with all of the students about their performance and the history of the songs they sang.

Photo #1: Spring Hills Cherry Hill Assisted Living resident Lorraine Pecca was serenaded by members of the a cappella group Men of Note as they sang I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You. The serenaders are (left to right) Rob Petroski (red hair and holding Lorraine Pecca’s hand), high school senior and co-student director; Lucas Sheary, high school senior and co-student director; Cameron Dickson, high school sophomore; Mitchell Kosa, high school senior; and Mike Aquilino, high school junior.

Photo #2: The members of the A Cappella group, Chamber Singers, who sang Java Jive with Erin Dickins, are photographed here with (from left to right): resident Lorraine Pecca, Rachel Siegel, Choral Music Director at Cherry Hill High School West, resident Sharon Steinberg, Erin Dickins, resident Mary Lou Cook and resident Sydonia Gropper.

ABOUT ERIN DICKINS:
Erin Dickins is an award-winning jazz vocalist and founding member of The Manhattan Transfer. After spending five years singing ensemble music with The Manhattan Transfer, she emerged as one of the top studio singers in New York City performing, touring and recording with many notable artists including Leonard Cohen, Bette Midler, James Taylor, The Talking Heads, James Brown, Jaco Pastorius and Ashford & Simpson. In 2014, Erin released a debut solo album on Dot Time Records titled, Java Jive accompanied by a cookbook titled Sizzle & Swing. Dickins continues to perform and record, enchanting audiences throughout the world.
ABOUT SPRING HILLS CHERRY HILL LUXURY ASSISTED LIVING:
Spring Hills Cherry Hill Luxury Assisted Living Community provides assisted living and memory care with the finest amenities and is located at 1450 Marlton Pike East in Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. For more information, visit www.springhillscherryhill.com or call 856-874-7700.

ABOUT SPRING HILLS SENIOR COMMUNITIES:
All Spring Hills Senior Communities offer a distinctive and innovative approach to assisted living and Home Care Services. Signature Touches is the company’s approach to offering services that are designed to meet the needs and preferences of residents and clients. Personal choice is top priority, which is exemplified by recreational programs led by professionals in one of the company’s eight communities located in NJ, VA, OH and FL or in their own home. For more information about their commitment to senior living, including information on Spring Hills Home Care Services, visit www.spring-hills.com.