AIC Men = Outstanding Coaches
| Here are some of the special gold medal winners who share their knowledge and experience with their fellow close harmony enthusiasts. These men manage their own schedules and prices. Please contact them directly. Most coach QUARTETS (Men & Women) as well as CHORUSES and INDIVIDUALS. Listed Alphabetically. |
| Jim Bagby | Brian Beck |
| Joe Connelly | Jay Giallombardo |
| Doug Harrington | Jay Hawkins |
| Dan Jordan | Gary Parker |
| Garry Texeira | Chris Vaughn |
| Todd Wilson |
 Jim Bagby(bari, Rural Route 4, 1986)
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In the past he has coached: Many choruses and quartets, in and out of the Central States District including numerous CSD quartet champs. Jim is on the faculty of various Society and district HEP schools, including Harmony U. and Harmony College East. Jim sang in the 1982 CSD champion Harmony Spectrum and has been a member of a credentialed performing quartet since 1977. Currently with Tone-Henge, a comedy quartet and 2001 CSD senior champs. |
 Brian Beck(bari, Dealer’s Choice 1973 / lead, Side Street Ramblers 1983)
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3020 Trailwood LaneFlower Mound, TX 75028469-549-1915http://www.rc-music.com/ |
In the past he has coached: Vocal Majority, Rich Tones, Classic Collection, New Tradition Chorus and many more. His fee is $300 for a Saturday, plus expenses (coach air, meals, will stay with folks if requested) |
 Jay Giallombardo(bari, Grandma's Boys 1979)
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3602 Lawson Rd.Glenview, IL 60026847.272-1022 |
Jay has served as musical director of the New Tradition Chorus in Northbrook from its inception in 1982 until present, His prior directorships were the Arlingtones and North Shore chapters of SPEBSQSA., the Melodeers of Sweet Adelines International, and the Village Vocal Chords of Harmony Inc. He directed the Melodeers to a 3rd Place Bronze at the Sweet Adelines International Contest in 1976, and he directed the Village Vocal Chords to a 1st Place Gold Medal at the Harmony Incorporated International in 1980 and 1982. He also sang bass in Chicago Chord of Trade, a 3-time International Quartet Medalist Quartet of SPEBSQSA, and with Excalibur, placing in the International Top 10 Finalists.
Jay coaches many quartets and choruses across the U.S., Canada and Sweden. Some of his coaching credits include Melo-Edge, 1983 International Quartet Champion; Jubilation, 1985 International Quartet Champion; Chiefs of Staff, 1988 International Quartet Champion; Audio Express, two-time International Medalist Quartet; Chicago Fire, 1995 International Quartet Champion; and Weekend Edition, 1996 International Quartet Champion. |
 Joe Connelly(Lead Interstate Rivals, Keepsake, Platinum)513-417-2211This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 5726 Signal Pointe Dr. #83 Cincinnati, OH 45247-3258 |
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 Doug Harrington(Bari, Second Edition, 1989)www.dougharrington.com
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Mobile +4673 984 34 09 |
In the past he has coached: SALT – International Champions (SAI)Swinglish Mix – International Champions (SAI)VOX – International top 10 (SAI)Eu4ia – International top 20 (SAI)Ambush – International top 20 (SAI)Finesse – LABBS Champions (now SAI)Enigma – National Champions (LABBS)Vocal Spectrum – International Champions (BHS)…(coached them on Jeannie With The Light Brown Hair…in Stockholm…what a blast)! JMusical Island Boys – BHS International Collegiate Champions (NZABS)The Ringmasters - (SNOBS)Absolut - (SNOBS)Jambalaya - (SNOBS)Matrix – (BABS)The Works - (BABS)Cambridge Chord Company – BABS Champions & BHS International 12th place (BABS)Cottontown Chorus – Champions (BABS)The EntertainMen – (SNOBS)Rönninge Show Chorus – International medalist (SAI)Sunlight Chorus – International medalist (SAI)Auckland City of Sails Chorus – (NZABS)Greater Auckland Chorus – (SAI)Phoenix Chorus – (SAI)Surrey Harmony Chorus – (SAI)Aberdeen Chorus – (SAI) Vocal Groups/Solo Artists:The Real Group - A cappella jazz-pop quintet (Sweden)Vocal Six - A cappella jazz-pop sextet (Sweden)Vox Concordia - A cappella classical-pop octet (UK)Fabulous Five – A cappella jazz-pop quintet (Sweden)Vocal Brand – A cappella jazz-pop septet (Sweden)Aunt Molly – Female country music trio (Sweden)Margareta Bengtson – Jazz artist (Sweden)Matilda Lindell – Pop artist (Sweden) |
 Jay Hawkins(bass, Interstate Rivals, 1987)
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In the past he has coached: Louisville Thoroughbreds, Southern Gateway Chorus, Pride of Kentucky-SAI, Cincinnati 7 Hills-SAI, Lexington, KY (BHS), Bustin’ Loose, The Naturals, The New Tradition Chorus, Power Play at their last Top Gun, many district level BHS quartets and International level SAI and HI quartets.Jay is a former music teacher, chorus director and sound judge. He is also a member of Great Honk and Four Aces. |
 Dan Jordan(lead, The New Tradition 1985)1103 N. Glendale Avenue - Unit AGlendale, CA 91206Tel: 818-244-4361Fax: 818-507-4329Cell: 818-395-3868 www.1234productions.us
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In the past he has coached: Metropolis, Looney Tunes, Second Edition, The 139th Street Quartet, Kidder & Sons, Inc., Vocal Works, Hi-Fidelity, Angel City, Inns 'N' Outts, Dapper Dans of Disneyland, plus dozens of others at FWD music schools, as well as over two dozen men's choruses (South Bay, San Diego, Fresno, San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley, Pasadena, Fullerton and others), plus many women's choruses including; Verdugo Hills, San Diego, West Valley, LA Southtowns and others. Dan is a member of ASCAP, AFTRA, SAG, NARAS, CASA and has received gold and platinum recording awards from the RIAA. He currently sings with The Perfect Gentlemen and offers production services and complete CD and DVD design, layout, production, artwork, etc. |
 Gary Parker(bass, Dealer’s Choice, 1973)6917 Forest Glen DriveDallas, TX 75230(972) 980-9893cell (832) 655-7591
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In the past he has coached: Blue Grass Student Union, Vocal Majority, Ambassadors of Harmony, Toast of Tampa, BSQ, Narragansett Bay, Manhattan, Sound of New England, Research Triangle, among others Gary is the author of Basic Group Singing Techniques and also sang with Gatsby, Bingo Brothers, BSQ/Freelancers and Makin' Waves. His wife Ruth Ann is a showmanship judge specialist and sound judge for the Sweet Adelines. |
 Garry Texeira(tenor, Gotcha! 2004)Cell (317) 489-8882
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Garry has coached many group such as The Edge (current Cardinal District Quartet Champs), Hi Fidelity (FWD quartet champs) and OC Times (in the early years). He has also coached The Westminster Chorus, The Salem Senataires Chorus, California Promise Chorus, and others. He’s also assisted in creating choreography for many choruses and is the director of The Circle City Sound, Greater Indianapolis Chapter. He sings with TKO and won his gold with Gotcha! |
 Chris Vaughn(lead, Gotcha! 2004)
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(303) 570-6889 |
Chris has coached several barbershop & Sweet Adeline quartets. He is the musical director of the Longmont Barbershop Chorus, active with Gotcha and also sings in a new quartet called Redline. |
 Todd Wilson(Tenor, 1990 Acoustix)3432 Harborwood Circle, Nashville, TN 37214 cell: 214.533.5419 fax 615.523.8633www.acoustix.com
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In the past he has coached: Tulsa Tradition (Male Quartet) International CompetitorsStudio One (Male Quartet) International CompetitorsCounterpoint (Male Quartet) International CompetitorsEasy Days (Male Quartet) International Senior Quartet CompetitorsReunion Street (Female Quartet)Sidekicks (Mixed Quartet)Common Knowledge (Male Quartet)Moonlighting (Male Quartet)Swingtime (Male Quartet)Kerry King (Male Quartet)Lansing Chapter (2007 Pioneer District Chorus Champion) (work with this chorus 3-4 times annually)The New Tradition Chorus (International Chorus Champion)Salem Senate-Aires (International Competitor)Research Triangle Park ChapterAmarillo ChapterNashville Music City Chorus |