I trained in the International judging programme both in the UK and in the US and became Presentation category director. I have judged and coached in the UK and Internationally. For a number of years I held the position of Chairman of the Education and Judging Committee.I have taken Phoenix to medal position since 1994 in the Ladies Association of Barbershop Singers and have directed them to success in numerous non barbershop contests. I am a quartet bronze and gold medallist .I am married with four children and two grandchildren. I teach full time and direct a sixty strong children’s choir. After a long period of time I am still directing the chorus with more knowledge and a lot of passion.