interview – Page 2 – Vocal HERspective

Gaye LaCasce

Gaye LaCasce talks about her journey in harmony and in Harmony, Inc – often one in the same! Combining her lifelong love music with executive experience in the corporate world, Gaye’s leadership is guiding the organization to new heights.

Jen Hayman

Jen Hayman has experience in every role in the music business, but she always have the same mission of using her voice and giving a voice to others. Working with her is a masterclass in bringing meaning and mission over content.

Check out bēheld: beheldmusic.com

Kelly Peterson

VH Episode 105

Angie Beatty-Ringo

Vocal HERspective Episode 104: Angie Beatty-Ringo

Natalie Feddon

Kimberly Newcomb

Episode 102 – Kimberly Newcomb

Theresa Weatherbee

Episode 101 – Theresa Weatherbee

Angie Choo

Episode 100 – Angie Choo

Suba Sankaran

Episode 40 – Suba Sankaran

You may know her best as half of FreePlay or as Artistic Director of Sing! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival, but there’s a lot more to learn about Suba Sankaran! Rachael and Amanda sit down with her on Episode 40.

Learn more about Suba: http://www.subasankaran.com
Learn more about SING! Toronto: https://www.singtoronto.com/
Learn more about FreePlay: https://freeplayduo.com/

Amy Rose

Episode 39 – Amy Rose

This week on Episode 39, Amanda and Rachael talk all things barbershop with Amy Rose, the Social Media and Digital Communications Manager for Barbershop Harmony Society, a longtime member of Sweet Adelines International, and currently singing in Harmony, Incorporated quartet, Swing Theory.

Learn more about the Barbershop Harmony Society: www.barbershop.org
Learn more about Harmony, Inc.: https://www.harmonyinc.org/
Learn more about Swing Theory: https://www.facebook.com/swingtheoryquartet/

Lynn Blakeney

Episode 118 (0:46:56)

From a childhood full of music, to a scary diagnosis, to finding her voice again, Lynn Blakeney clearly doesn't take her ability to sing for granted. With three sparkly hats and more medals than she can count, you may be surprised to know that Lynn's focus goes far beyond competing. Listen in as she chats about her time with Upstate Rhythm, LiveWire, Roulette, Northern Blend, and even Village Vocal Chords, plus her perspective as a judge and coach. So much to pack into one episode!

LiveWire (1) | Lynn Blakeney (1) | Village Vocal Chords (1) | Upstate Rhythm (2) | New York (3) | Roulette (3) | Northern Blend (3) | judge (3) | Harmony Queen (13) | 2025 (15) | Harmony Inc (26) | Barbershop (36) | interview (55) | Kristina Adams (55) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (113) |

Amy Patterson

Episode 117 (0:32:39)

Amy Patterson pulls off quite the balancing act in the sheer amount of things she accomplishes. You can see her singing or directing with A Cappella Showcase, singing with her International level quartets, Empire and Sapphire, quickly building a new mixed chorus with Voices Unlimited, or nurturing the singers of tomorrow with Young Voices. Oh, and then judging, coaching, and teaching. Hear more from this barbershop start out of Ontario on this week's episode!

Youth Voices (1) | Voices Unlimited (1) | Sapphire (1) | Ontario (1) | A Cappella Showcase (1) | Amy Patterson (1) | MBHA (2) | Empire (2) | judge (3) | Canada (4) | BHS (8) | 2025 (15) | director (20) | Harmony Inc (26) | Barbershop (36) | interview (55) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (113) |

Allison Thompson

Episode 116 (0:29:12)

Allison Thompson certainly knows how to keep about a dozen balls in the air at once. As the Convention Manager for Harmony, Inc., Allison is the driving force behind the annual International Convention & Contest. This year, she's also stepped up to help with the organization's expansion efforts and is leading the team for Harmony Fest West. Hear more about the upcoming events and gain a little insight on what goes into pulling off stellar large-scale events!

Learn more about Harmony, Inc. and Harmony Fest West at harmonyinc.org

Allison Thompson (1) | volunteer (1) | Kentucky (1) | Harmony Fest West (1) | events (5) | 2025 (15) | Harmony Inc (26) | Barbershop (36) | Kristina Adams (55) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (113) |

MaryAnne Muglia Smith

Episode 115 (0:34:43)

Just how much can Amanda and Kris fangirl over one of their favorite arrangers? Find out in Episode 115 with esteemed guest, MaryAnne Muglia Smith! MaryAnne is an accomplished arranger, composer, songwriter, performer, clinician, and just...Renaissance Woman. You may best know her from Red Letter Daze, but you can also find her as a camper turned Director at A Cappella Academy. Hear her story and all of the unexpected places she finds inspiration.

MaryAnne's Arrangements, Compositions, and Commisions - maryannemuglia.com
Red Letter Daze - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-Rkgf-mvp0msb-5ZuakwQ
A Cappella Academy - acappellacademy.org

Red Letter Daze (1) | MaryAnne Muglia Smith (1) | Arizona (2) | A Cappella Academy (3) | composer (6) | arranger (8) | songwriter (11) | 2025 (15) | director (20) | interview (55) | Kristina Adams (55) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (113) |

Teri Allred

Episode 114 (0:40:13)

This week we celebrate the non-traditional. The dream chasers. The fear facers. Join us for an interview with Teri Allred, a lifelong dancer that dove headfirst into barbershop singing about a decade ago, as we share her journey that is, of course, so much more than just music.

Learn more about Harmony, Inc. - www.harmonyinc.org
Learn more about Bella Nova - www.bellanovachorus.com

dancer (1) | Alexandria Singers (1) | Teri Allred (1) | Terpsichord (1) | Clear Harmonies Carolers (2) | leadership (4) | Bella Nova (5) | 2025 (15) | Harmony Inc (26) | Barbershop (36) | interview (55) | Kristina Adams (55) | performer (66) | Amanda Cornaglia (113) |