Record #:

22238

Author(s):

Clark, Paul

Abstract:

Phyllis Heil's mother frowned upon her whistling while she was growing up, preferring that she sing gospel hymns. In 2001, Heil, who lives in Hickory, began whistling, practicing, and building a repertoire. In 2004 she entered the International Whistlers Convention in Louisburg and took third place. She was named International Whistling Entertainer of the Year the following year; she has now won the award five times.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 6 Issue 3, May 2012, p30, por

Subject(s):

Heil, Phyllis; Whistling--Hickory; Whistlers--Hickory; International Whistlers Convention--Louisburg