Holly St. John, Master Director, has been a member of Sweet Adelines International for
more than 35 years. During that time she has directed three award-winning
choruses, including the Women of Note which she helped charter. Holly is a
highly respected music educator, chorus and quartet coach, and works with voice
students privately. She serves on the education faculty for Region #9 and as a
mentor to other chorus directors in the organization.
Holly has a
daughter, Jessica, and six grandchildren: Anthony, Alyssa, Alexis, and triplets
Annaleigh, Abbigail and Adrian. She lives in Lake Worth and shares
her home with Dooley Barlowe, her cat.
Elaine Haugan, Assistant Director, is a Certified Director through the Sweet Adelines International Director
Certification Program. She has been singing barbershop for over 32 years
in both small and large choruses as well as regional championship quartets and a
top twenty international quartet. Elaine has served on the regional musical
staff and has held several administrative and musical positions of leadership in
the choruses to which she has belonged. In the "real" world, Elaine is employed by Memorial Presbyterian
Church, as the Director of Administration and Preschool/Childrens' Ministries.
She and Jack have been married for 23 years and have 3 beautiful
children. She is also currently building her own home business as an
Independent Avon Representative.
The Women of Note Chorus is a progressive organization managed by a Leadership Team. Their responsibility is to provide administrative and project support so that the musical programs can go forth unimpeded. All of the work accomplished by the Leadership Team is done outside of, and in addition to, rehearsals and performances.
2009 - 2010 Leadership Team Pat Flynn, Leadership Team Leader/President Debbie Edwards, Financial Services Coordinator Lea Zatz, Secretary/Communications Team Coordinator Holly St John, Music Education Team Coordinator Marcia Braff, Membership Team Coordinator Shoshana Davidowitz, Marketing Team Coordinator Louise Hurwitz, Performance Team Coordinator Sybil Echevarria, Team Member Lynn Eifler, Team Member
