Meet Taraleigh, the lead vocalist for the group. A soloist since the
age of three, Taraleigh uses her talents to sing praises to her Lord.
She began playing the piano at six, wrote her first song at
fourteen and began touring professionally at seventeen. In
addition to leading "Noteworthy", she also keeps busy with her
solo ministry, both in Hampton Roads and Nashville,Tenn. She is
very eager to see where God sends her and is open to what He
has in store next! When at home, she shares her time with her
husband Randy and her beloved dogs.
age of three, Taraleigh uses her talents to sing praises to her Lord.
She began playing the piano at six, wrote her first song at
fourteen and began touring professionally at seventeen. In
addition to leading "Noteworthy", she also keeps busy with her
solo ministry, both in Hampton Roads and Nashville,Tenn. She is
very eager to see where God sends her and is open to what He
has in store next! When at home, she shares her time with her
husband Randy and her beloved dogs.
Meet Mary…She has been actively involved in music for as long as
she can remember. Once rated the number one first soprano in the
state of Virginia, she likes to stretch and develop her musical talent
by singing a variety of parts. Mary has been the featured
performer for the Miss Suffolk and Tri-County Little Miss Pageants
for over 10 years. She has sung with several bands, from
Blacksburg to Williamsburg, and continues to perform locally. She
enjoys playing her electric keyboard and arranging music. Mary is
a preschool teacher and particularly enjoys incorporating her love
for music into the classroom. Mary and her husband Ed have two
boys – Daniel and Robert.
she can remember. Once rated the number one first soprano in the
state of Virginia, she likes to stretch and develop her musical talent
by singing a variety of parts. Mary has been the featured
performer for the Miss Suffolk and Tri-County Little Miss Pageants
for over 10 years. She has sung with several bands, from
Blacksburg to Williamsburg, and continues to perform locally. She
enjoys playing her electric keyboard and arranging music. Mary is
a preschool teacher and particularly enjoys incorporating her love
for music into the classroom. Mary and her husband Ed have two
boys – Daniel and Robert.
Meet Denise…She has always had a natural love for music and
started singing solo parts at the young age of 6 while taking up the
piano at age 7. Besides singing solos, Denise has sung in choirs,
small choral groups, and has sung locally with a praise group for 6
years. She also performs solo work for various functions. Along
with singing in 'Noteworthy', Denise is a full time wife to husband
Bert, Mom to Jennifer, Zach, and Kate, and a Mary Kay Sales
Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics out of Dallas, TX. But her first love
is singing for the Lord.
started singing solo parts at the young age of 6 while taking up the
piano at age 7. Besides singing solos, Denise has sung in choirs,
small choral groups, and has sung locally with a praise group for 6
years. She also performs solo work for various functions. Along
with singing in 'Noteworthy', Denise is a full time wife to husband
Bert, Mom to Jennifer, Zach, and Kate, and a Mary Kay Sales
Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics out of Dallas, TX. But her first love
is singing for the Lord.
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Missy is the newest member of Noteworthy and she is a
wonderful addition! Originally joining to substitute for other
members as needed, she has proven herself as an invaluable
addition with both her extreme dedication to learning the groups’
music and her intense passion for sharing her love of Christ with
others! Missy is a very talented young lady who started singing at
age 5, began writing original music at 16 and is a former member
of R & B group “Total Package”, under the direction of the late
Jerald Levert. Fully capable of singing multiple harmonies, she
usually sings the lower parts and occasional lead. When not
sinigng with Noteworthy, Missy also is a music director at her
home church of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Norfolk, where her
father, Bishop C. V. Russell, Jr, is the pastor.
wonderful addition! Originally joining to substitute for other
members as needed, she has proven herself as an invaluable
addition with both her extreme dedication to learning the groups’
music and her intense passion for sharing her love of Christ with
others! Missy is a very talented young lady who started singing at
age 5, began writing original music at 16 and is a former member
of R & B group “Total Package”, under the direction of the late
Jerald Levert. Fully capable of singing multiple harmonies, she
usually sings the lower parts and occasional lead. When not
sinigng with Noteworthy, Missy also is a music director at her
home church of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Norfolk, where her
father, Bishop C. V. Russell, Jr, is the pastor.
Copy of Article in Virginian Pilot
By Patty Jenkins
The Virginian-Pilot
© May 15, 2008
Suffolk's Taraleigh & Noteworthy is a traditional and country gospel quartet.
Taraleigh Casteen, who spoke to The Pilot, started the singing group with Mary Joyner and Denise Jones, members of her church at Bethlehem
Christian, in 2004.
Before that, Casteen was singing with the group Living Proof.
“After Living Proof went defunct, we had the opportunity to buy their trailer full of equipment,” Casteen said. Courtney “Missy” Russell is the newest
Noteworthyette.
By 2005 the ladies released their first CD, “It Ain’t Gonna Worry Me Long …” The disc contains 11 traditional songs.
Casteen started writing original material for the group within the past year and is working out of Amerisound Studio in Smithfield. “It takes so much
effort and money … that it just takes a while,” the Portsmouth-born singer said.
The group has a full schedule that supports both public and private events. You can see them Sunday at the Chesapeake Jubilee. This is how
Casteen answered our questions:
Has the band played outside Hampton Roads?
Although Taraleigh has performed all over the country, including Nashville, Noteworthy typically travels within the Tidewater region and Richmond.
Does the band have a pre-gig ritual?
Before we leave our dressing room, we always pray for receptive hearts and that the evening be placed in God’s hands.
What’s the best and worst thing about the Hampton Roads music scene?
There are so many gospel-music-loving people here, but unfortunately a lot of churches don’t sponsor concerts.
If the band could write its own headline, what would it be?
Who says Christians can’t have fun?
What’s one thing people should know about the band?
We always have a great time in concert. We each have such a passion for what we do that we can’t help but celebrate.
Reach Patty Jenkins at (757) 446-2298 or patty.jenkins@pilotonline.com
IN PERSON
Noon Sunday,May 18th, Chesapeake Jubilee, Jubilee Stage, Chesapeake City Park, Greenbrier Parkway. $1. (757) 482-4848.
ON THE INTERNET
Web site: www.taraleighcasteen.com
By Patty Jenkins
The Virginian-Pilot
© May 15, 2008
Suffolk's Taraleigh & Noteworthy is a traditional and country gospel quartet.
Taraleigh Casteen, who spoke to The Pilot, started the singing group with Mary Joyner and Denise Jones, members of her church at Bethlehem
Christian, in 2004.
Before that, Casteen was singing with the group Living Proof.
“After Living Proof went defunct, we had the opportunity to buy their trailer full of equipment,” Casteen said. Courtney “Missy” Russell is the newest
Noteworthyette.
By 2005 the ladies released their first CD, “It Ain’t Gonna Worry Me Long …” The disc contains 11 traditional songs.
Casteen started writing original material for the group within the past year and is working out of Amerisound Studio in Smithfield. “It takes so much
effort and money … that it just takes a while,” the Portsmouth-born singer said.
The group has a full schedule that supports both public and private events. You can see them Sunday at the Chesapeake Jubilee. This is how
Casteen answered our questions:
Has the band played outside Hampton Roads?
Although Taraleigh has performed all over the country, including Nashville, Noteworthy typically travels within the Tidewater region and Richmond.
Does the band have a pre-gig ritual?
Before we leave our dressing room, we always pray for receptive hearts and that the evening be placed in God’s hands.
What’s the best and worst thing about the Hampton Roads music scene?
There are so many gospel-music-loving people here, but unfortunately a lot of churches don’t sponsor concerts.
If the band could write its own headline, what would it be?
Who says Christians can’t have fun?
What’s one thing people should know about the band?
We always have a great time in concert. We each have such a passion for what we do that we can’t help but celebrate.
Reach Patty Jenkins at (757) 446-2298 or patty.jenkins@pilotonline.com
IN PERSON
Noon Sunday,May 18th, Chesapeake Jubilee, Jubilee Stage, Chesapeake City Park, Greenbrier Parkway. $1. (757) 482-4848.
ON THE INTERNET
Web site: www.taraleighcasteen.com
