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Steve Curulla is a Performance Judge and the Carolinas Contest and Judging Vice President. He has been certified in the Performance Category for seven years. He was the Convention Chairman fo the Charlotte International Convention.

A 25-year Harmony University Faculty member and Dean of the Directors College at HU for eight years, Don Campbell has 53 years of experience as a conductor, music educator, voice teacher, clinician, and coach. He earned his B.A. from Cal State Fullerton, M.A. from Cal State Fresno, and his D.M.A. from Arizona State University.

George Gipp is a Performance Judge and Coach for over four decades. He is a multi-time international quartet medalist with The Cinci Kids & Chicago Chord of Trade. An international chorus performer and coach with The Southern Gateway & Northbrook New Tradition Choruses, George earned multiple medals including championship gold with The New Tradition.

Brandon Guyton is a two-time International gold medalist (Four Voices, Crossroads). He was recently a certified Singing judge and is the director of the Sound Of Tennessee chorus in Cleveland, TN

Mark Kettner is the Musical Director for the Appalachian Express Chorus in North East Tennessee. He has been a barbershopper for over 30 years. Mark is a certified Performance Judge, as well as being former Category Specialist of the Performance Category.

Richard Lewellen is a 46-year member of BHS. He was the chorus director for the Alexandia Harmonizers. Richard won four International bronze medals as the baritone of Riptide. He is a former Category Specialist for Singing in the BHS judging system. Richard also directs the Fairfax Jubilaires, a mixed BHS chorus.

Aaron Evens is an active singing judge and coach for quartets and choruses throughout BHS. He currently serves on the music team of Music City Chorus. His undergraduate degrees are music education, jazz composition and trumpet performance from Ithaca College. His masters degree is in conducting from Central Michigan University.

Beverly Greene is a Certified Leadership Facilitator for BHS, VP-Communications for the Carolinas District, former Dean of their Leadership Academy, and previously part of the leadership faculty at HU. She has served on many advisory teams and groups within BHS. Bev holds a degree in Organization Development.

Former Society President and Hall-of-Fame member Rob Hopkins was a Music Judge and Arrangement Judge and now is an Administrative Judge. A 2022 International Senior Quartet Medalist with Aspire. He directs the Charlotte Gold Standard Chorus. He currently is the NSC Vice President for Music and Performance.

Mark Lamback is the former baritone of the three-time medalist quartet State Line Grocery. He also won the college quartet contest in 1998 singing tenor with Prime Cut. A former school chorus teacher, Mark now is the full-time minister of music at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, north of Atlanta.

Tim Reynolds is an International medalist on two different voice parts (lead of Riptide, tenor of A Mighty Wind, Category 4, and Brouhaha). He is currently a certified Singing judge and associate director of the Atlanta Vocal Project.

Michelle Little is a 34-year member of Sweet Adelines and a member of Song of Atlanta Chorus. She serves as the Music Team President and Lead Section Leader for SOA, is on the Regional Faculty in Region 14 and is an Approved Candidate Judge in the Sound category. Michelle sings lead with Martini Quartet who are the Sweet Adelines 2012 international champion quartet.

Fern Sicilia is a music educator and avid 30-year barbershopper with over 25 years’ experience teaching/coaching vocalists of all ages. A former top 20 international BHS competitor, Fern shares his passion, love, dedication, experience, and knowledge with barbershop enthusiasts eager to perfect their craft.

A former Music Judge and Faculty member in Music Theory and Arranging for Harmony/Directors College, Tom Parker is an International Senior Quartet Medalist (2022 with Aspire). Locally, Tom is the Carolinas District VP for Chapter Support and the Music VP for the NC Harmony Brigade.

Long-time barbershopper Jim Tarantino is a Carolinas District champion and a tag master of the highest order. He knows all the standards and more than enough funky ear candy to delight and challenge you all weekend.

Mike Tipton is a three-time DIX (SHD) district champion on two different voice parts. He sang lead in the 1990 champ quartet Sound Standard and baritone with the 2000 champs Overture. Most recently, he sang lead with the 2016 champs Pinstripe.

Jen Wheaton has been a member of Harmony Inc. for 26 years. She has earned 2 quartet championships, with Ringtones! in 2010 and Spot On in 2013. She is currently active in two quartets, two Harmony Inc. choruses, and is the assistant director, lead section leader, and secretary of Great River Voices chorus of BHS. Jen has been a Certified Singing Judge in Harmony Inc. since 2013.

Jeff Selano is a multi-medalist with Riptide on bass and Storm Front where he won the International Championship in 2010 on tenor. Jeff has been married for 37 years to his wife Mary and has 3 amazing children: Julian, Camille, and Annabelle. Jeff and his family have lived in Denver Colorado since 2017.

Mike Slamka is a two-time international gold medalist lead (Power Play, Crossroads). Need we say more?!

Rick Taylor is an 8-time international medalist on two different voice parts (bari of BSQ, tenor of Riptide and Old School). He is a past international level chorus director for BHS and Sweet Adelines and has coached quartets on all levels from beginners to Medalist.

A barbershopper for over 50 years, Larry Triplett is a former music teacher who has been arranging that whole time. He has directed numerous groups over the years, including the NSC senior chorus, The Carolina Statesmen, and has served on the faculty of Harmony University.

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