Harmony, Inc. Certified Coaches

Kathy Greason >>	Music category - Helping performers bring the song and arrangement to life through skillful and artistic execution and delivery of the musical opportunities offered by the composer and arranger. Music Reader 101 and 102, and Music Analyst 103
Mary King >>	Certified Director, Choreographer, Coach, Instructor and Curriculum Developer with Harmony, Inc. Completed CDWI 2 with BHS 25 years of experience in Music Teams as Music Chair, Section Leader, Assistant Director and/or Director with general knowledge of music selection, scheduling introduction of new music, methods of teaching new music, developing self-taping programs, performance program planning Extensive knowledge of vocal warm ups and ability to make them fun and interesting as well as fulfilling their purpose Vocal production, interpretation, development of song flow, chord balancing
Lauren Lindeman >>	Certified Music Judge with 25 years of coaching experience. Song Selection for contest and for repertoire Riser placement Singing basics -- vowel match, balance, range improvement, etc. Vocal production Breathing Music theory Chord analysis Musical delivery of themes Getting the most out of the music Developing the musical plan Making choices that amplify your strengths
Jeanne O'Connor >>	Certified Director of Harmony, Inc. Director of the 16-time International Championship Chorus, Village Vocal Chords Have taught numerous classes and seminars on directing and performance skills. A “generalist” addressing many facets of the craft with the goal of bringing the music to life. Member of the judging community, served as Chairman of Judges for 10 years, retired and moved on to a performance category – Presentation. Can instruct and demonstrate how to apply category elements for an entertaining performance. Harmony, Inc.’s Certification Program to include numerous series of skills.
Shelagh Radcliffe >>	Received a Music Degree in 1975 20 years experience teaching classroom music 20+ years directing experience with male and female barbershop choruses, church choirs, children's choirs, etc. Certified Singing Judge with Harmony, Inc. since 1995 Certified Singing Judge with BHS in 2007 Certified Director in both HI and BHS Completed CDWI 1 & 2 as well as CDWI Next Level 20 years of coaching experience in both North America and England Singing basics - vowel matching, balance, range improvement, etc. Vocal production Breathing
Beth Ramsson >>
Joan Ross >>	Basic vocal production coaching, extensive background with HI and SAI and BHS in Presentation and Performance coaching. Coached quartets to International with the BHS and HI, as well as choruses. Passed all requirements at five Barbershop Harmony Society Category Schools in Presentation. Certified HI Presentation Judge for 14 years. Judged and coached Presentation in England and Sweden
Katie Taylor >>	Vocal production & showmanship. I listen & watch and then focus on key things that will strengthen the quartet as a whole and improve their singing quality and presentation of their songs. I also like to enhance or rewrite tags and intros that need a little more SPICE! Music Reader 101, 102, Music Analyst 103 Director 101/102
Mary Ann Wert >>	General coach with strength in balancing chords, musicality, and interpretation. Music Reader 101, 102, Music Analyst 103