Lead Donna Kelly has been singing all her life and comes from a background in piano and choral music. She had sung in ensembles, choruses, choirs, and had done a variety of duet, trio and solo work prior to becoming a member of Sweet Adelines International in 1997. Born in Leesburg, Donna has always lived in Florida and resides with her husband Tom in West Palm Beach. They’ve shared their love for life, music and each other for over 30 years. Donna is a charter member of the award-winning Women of Note chorus, 2005 International Division A Champions. Her first quartet opportunity came as a substitute lead for one of the chapter’s quartets a few years ago. Elated by the experience, she determined to form a new quartet. “Finding the ladies I sing with in Hidden Treasure has been a dream come true!” she says. Affectionately known as “Dee” by her chorus and quartet, she presently serves as Lead Section Co-Captain, Make-Up Coordinator, Sunshine Chair and Script Team writer. She expresses her musical philosophy this way: “My life has always been about doing for others and making them happy. If I can share a song and touch one heart along the way, then I’ll know that I have been successful in this life.” In her spare time, Donna is a doting grandmother of two beautiful girls, Amanda and Rebecca, and hopes they someday will “tag along” and share her love for music.