Record #:

7764

Author(s):

Thompson, Neal

Abstract:

Most people whistle from time to time, but for Phyllis Heil of Hickory, whistling is a lifelong hobby. When she was four, one of her brothers gave her a whistling lesson, she has been perfecting her art ever since. She began performing publicly when someone overheard her whistling in the church basement. She has performed at funerals, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living centers, and the church choir. In 2003, she took some classes at the International Whistlers Convention in Louisburg and watched the competitions. She returned in 2004 to compete and placed third in the women's division. In 2005, she again placed third in the women's grand championship and won the Entertainer of the Year Award. She has appeared on the Jay Leno Tonight Show and has recorded two CDs of her music.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 73 Issue 11, Apr 2006, p30-33, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Heil, Phyllis; Whistling

Record #:

8699

Author(s):

Pearce, T. H.

Abstract:

Organized by Allen DeHart, the Eighth Annual Whistlers Convention was held in Louisburg this year. Whistlers from all over the country came to entertain and instruct audiences. Awards were given to amateur whistlers in categories ranging from bird calls to loudest whistle to classical and contemporary whistling. This year's grand champion was William Sherrill of Greensboro.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 49 Issue 7, Dec 1981, p19-21, il

Subject(s):

Whistling