At 82, the venerable musician has no plans to retire as she prepares to take the baton for the Lake Wales Chorale.

Davidson sees her new position as a continuation of her lifetime passion for sharing music.Choristers, who have been without a director since Robert Wilson stepped down in December, view her arrival as a chance to revive the glory days experienced under former director Gabe Statom, when membership was at its peak and performances included a European tour.