Chorus Director Certification
Director Certification is a formal training program by the Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA)
to recognize and develop directors to be uniquely qualified to direct choruses in the barbershop style.
Since our style of singing is unique from other types of choral a cappella mens music, it is appropriate
that a director study the barbershop style, vocal techniques, contest judging program, barbershop history,
and leadership skills.
Director Certification is divided into six levels of accomplishment. The purposes of the program include:
- encourage chorus directors (front-line directors, assistant or associate directors, and directors-in-waiting)
to develop a common and essential set of directorial skills
- instill a habit of life-long learning in chorus directors
- honor and celebrate directors who undertake the study and discipline to pursue the course of study
Courses are available at DC/HC, some at District HEP Schools and some by home study.
Details of the requirements for each level are presented below as well as a link to the current
Application Form (2005).
For specific questions, contact the Vice Chair for Certification on the Chorus Director Development Committee:
David Gelb
812-882-5131
dgelbbbs@charter.net
Here's our list of Certified Directors
| Level 6 |
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| Level 5 |
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- Fred King - 1999
- Jay Butterfield - 2000
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| Level 4 |
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Robin Blythe - 2003
John Hohl - 2003
Ed Ostrum - 2002
Tony Petro - 2001
Tony Russo – 2002
Jan-Ake Westin – 2002
Tom Wiener – 2002
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| Level 3 |
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- Chuck Lower – 1999
- Eric Jackson - 2000
- Ron Knickerbocker -2000
- Richie Lavene - 2000
- Chris Bechtler - 2001
- Don Follmer - 2001
- Roger Tarpy – 2002
- Bill Oppenheim - 2002
- Maurice DeBar – 2002
- Anastasio "Stache" Rossi - 2002
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Jason Thompson - 2002
Lori Ludlum - 2003
Alex Klebenow - 2003
Bill Eberius - 2003
Bud Miller - 2003
Ken Lacy - 2003
Michael Burkhart - 2003
Sally A. Wolfe - 2004
Terry Reynolds - 2004
Joe Hunter - 2005
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| Level 2 |
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| Level 1 |
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| George Feldner - 2005 |
Here are some links to further describe the program and answer your questions:
Course Requirements
Application Form
The following links are provided as background information only.
These were pertinent to the program prior to 2005:
The Director Certification Program
- what does it mean to get certified?
Frequently Asked Questions
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For questions and information about these programs contact:
M-AD District VP for Chorus Director Development
Logon to see his full contact information.
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