Singers' School Quartet Coaching Guide
Quartets should register as one registration. There is a basic registration fee for an entire quartet. Each quartet then may choose 1 to 4, 3 hour sessions with these fabulous coaches. There will be an additional fee based on the number of sessions for which a quartet signs up. Coaches will be "requested/assigned" based on the number of sessions a quartet chooses:
Each of these coaches is A-Level and the region is subsidizing part of the bill for the coaching as well as covering their expenses while they are here. This is a great opportunity for quartets to receive high level coaching for a very reduced fee.
- One session - a coach will be assigned
- Two sessions - quartets may choose one coach and one will be assigned
- Three sessions - quartets may choose two coaches and one will be assigned
- Four sessions - quartets may choose three coaches and one will will be assigned
Each of these coaches is A-Level and the region is subsidizing part of the bill for the coaching as well as covering their expenses while they are here. This is a great opportunity for quartets to receive high level coaching for a very reduced fee.
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Brian Barford
Brian Barford, has been a member of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. since 1971. Brian started coaching in 1972 and has worked with dozens of quartets and choruses, recently including groups such as BSQ, Fanatix and the Gem City Chorus. In 1990, Brian was awarded as Johnny Appleseed District Coach-of-the-Year. In 1995, Brian became a certified Singing Judge in the Society, and has participated in over two dozen Top Gun Schools and Harmony Education Programs over the years. Karen Briedert
Karen is a popular coach and teacher within Sweet Adelines Intl. She has achieved the level of "Master Faculty" (one of only four women in the organization to have achieved this goal) and "Master Director." Karen has directed 3 choruses, ranking in the finals 6 times. She recently retired from directing Spirit of the Gulf, helping them win the coveted "Most Entertaining Chorus Award" three times. She has won 9 international quartet medals - including the championship with Jubilation in 1985 and with "the BUZZ" in 2005. Karen was International President of Sweet Adelines from 1998 - 1999. Karen has a Bachelor's Degree in Education and Foreign Language and a Master's Degree in Guidance and Counseling Nancy Cloeter
Nancy sang tenor with the 1992 Champion Quartet City Lights, with whom she traveled and performed extensively. She was an active member and section leader in the International Champion Ramapo Valley Chorus and in 2002 spent time singing and teaching vocal skills in China. Nancy makes her home in Malvern, Pennsylvania with her husband Cameron. She is a sought after coach and vocalist and works for Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Jo Lund
Jo joined Sweet Adelines in 1972 and was placed in the baritone section, where she stayed for three years. Finally switching to lead in 1975 (after trying tenor for about a year), and lead has been home to her until a recent switch back to baritone. She joined the Hickory Tree Chapter and over the years has sung in many quartets and ultimately had the good fortune to be a founding member of City Lights Quartet, who became the Sweet Adeline 1992 international champions (Queens of Harmony). She has been a member of three Region 15 choruses "Hickory Tree" (for 9 years) and "Ramapo Valley" (for 16 years) and currently Metro Rhythm. Renee Porzel
Since Renée joined the Melodeers Chorus in 1990, she has been an integral part of their musical team, designing award-winning choreography that both involves the chorus emotionally in the musical product and captivates audiences. Renée is a member of the Sweet Adelines International Faculty Program and has taught at numerous regional and international educational events. She is active in the International Judging Program as a Certified Showmanship Judge, and is the Judge Specialist Moderator for 2014-2015. Renée is also a member of the Sweet Adelines International Board of Directors and serves on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past President after recently completing her two-year term as President. Karen Sweeters
Karen Sweeters has been the Director of the Harmony On The Sound Chorus for 29 years. She is a Certified Judge in the Expression Category and a member of the Region 1 Faculty. Karen was awarded the title of Master Director in 1993. In her tenure as director, the Harmony On The Sound Chorus has won their Regional Championship seven times. A busy quartet and chorus coach, Karen has sung in a number of quartets: As a Bass in The Mod Quad sang as a Wildcard in the first Nashville International Competition and won the Regional Championship in 2011 as a Tenor in Without Warning. She is presently singing Tenor in Jumpstart. She is also a member of the Stage Coaches having taught in many regions in SAI. |
Jean Barford
Jean, from West Chester, Ohio is a certified Sound Judge, International Faculty, and coach. Her accomplishments as a director include 14 International Championship Medals (5-First Place Gold, 5-Second Place Silver, 1-Third Place Bronze, 1-Fourth place, 1-Fifth Place, and 1-Sixth Place) as director of the Gem City Chorus. A sought after coach for both chorus and quartet, Jean has coached quartets like Maxx Factor, Moxie Ladies, Zing!, and many others to their crowns. Debbie Cleveland
"Debbie Cleveland, lead, also sang lead in the 1994 International Champion Quartet "Showtime". She is on the International Faculty for Sweet Adelines, Int'l. and is a Coach and Soloist in her own right. Debbie has directed Youth Harmony Choruses in six states, and is the first female commentator of the men's Barbershop Harmony Society International contest webcast. By day, Debbie is the director of the "Superior" rated choral program at Gaither High School in Tampa, Florida. Jeannie Froelich
Jeannie also received a gold medal singing bass with the 1992 champs City Lights and chorus gold with three time International Champions The Ramapo Valley Chorus under the direction of Renee Craig. Currently, Jeannie sings with The Harmony Celebration Chorus where she is an Assistant Director and Bass Section Leader. Jeannie is a successful chorus and quartet coach. She began singing and performing professionally at the age of 16. Brent Graham
• B.A. (Mathematics) Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA • J.D. (Law) Ventura College of Law, Ventura, CA • Baritone with Excalibur, International Finalist 2000-2003. • 3-time LOL District Quartet Champion • Master Director, SAI • Judge for 20 years (MUS and INT) • Arranger of over 175 songs • Loves to play Hold’em Poker! • HU Faculty – 6 years Jack Pinto
Jack has been in several quartets and been a member of and directed several choruses As a member of the BHS quartet Old School, he became the 2011 International Quartet Champion. Jack utilizes his rich barbershop experiences and vocal knowledge to coach quartets and choruses. Theresa Weatherbee
They call her “The Finisher” because after you have done everything you can to create and deliver an effective performance, Theresa comes in and takes it to the next level. She specializes in making your performance “A” level; artistic, natural, believable and exciting! Theresa Weatherbee is a dynamic, talented, professional performance trainer who works with public speakers, singers, presenters, musical theatre performers, dancers and educators. She trains individuals to take their existing performance skills to new heights. |
