Festival chorus Director
Sweet Adelines International Faculty member Mary Rhea is Master Director of the OK City Chorus, a Certified Sound Judge, and the baritone of the 2010 Sweet Adelines International Quartet Champions, Zing!
Mary works with choruses and quartets, traveling as far as Australia for coaching.
TEaching Quartet
The Ladies are a dynamic group of women committed to making music with sincerity and joy. They began their career together preparing for the 2016 Rising Star Competition and won first place in New Zealand. Since becoming the 2016 International Rising Star Champions, The Ladies have taught all around the country at various a cappella and barbershop camps, and entertained audiences around the globe. As music educators and long time barbershoppers with over 30 years of combined barbershop singing experience, they have enjoyed spreading the love of harmony with musicians of all ages, and look forward to continuing to do so in the years to come!
festival Choreographer
Donna Smith is a choreographer for the OK City Chorus. She is Sweet Adelines certified director and a member of the Heart of America Region 25 Faculty. Donna coaches choruses and quartets across the country, helping them develop a cohesive visual plan.