Jean Barford—Master Director

JEAN BARFORD earned the title of respected  title of Master while directing the Gem City Chorus. She coaches both men's and women's choruses and quartets, is a certified judge in the Sound category and faculty specialist.  She was awarded the Sweet Adeline lifetime achievement award in 2004.

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Jean is an accomplished quartet singer and an International Queen of Harmony with the Sounds of Music quartet

 

Music resonates throughout Jean's family.  Daughter Melissa is also a member of the Gem City Chorus. Jean's husband, Brian, is an assistant director of the Southern Gateway Chorus and a certified BHS singing judge. The family shares a genuine love of barbershop harmony (although daughter Jennifer is quite involved with her horses).

 Jean’s current resumé