KIM HULBERT,  MASTER DIRECTOR

Since 1985, the San Diego Chorus has been privileged to have the creative and talented Kim Hulbert as Director. Under her dynamic and knowledgeable leadership, the San Diego Chorus has won seven Regional Championship medals as well as numerous International medals; most recently, the International Gold in October 2002. Under her expert guidance, the San Diego Chorus continues on a course of excellence.

Kim's talents lie not only in her directing and teaching skills, but also in her performance accomplishments. She sang lead in the 2001 First Place International Champion Quartet, A Cappella Gold, winning her third gold medal as an International quartet champion. Her first medal was earned in 1976 with High Society and her second in 1988 with Savvy. Winning the title and wearing the "Queen of Harmony" crown are the highest honors given in the Sweet Adelines International organization.

Kim also is a judge in the sound category for Sweet Adelines International and is much in demand as a voice teacher and coach for quartets and choruses worldwide. She also serves as Musical Director of the Pacific Coast Harmony Men's Chorus in La Jolla.
 

Kathleen Hansen, Associate Director

Kathleen Hansen joined the San Diego Chapter of Sweet Adelines in 2000, just in time to make history in the International Chorus Competition by doing handsprings across the Portland Rose Arena stage, helping San Diego to win the gold medal in 2001. This fine baritone's many other talents were quickly recognized, and she soon emerged as a musical leader for the chorus. She has often directed the chorus, most notably in two international contests and for the Symphony Summer Pops concerts. In other Sweet Adeline ventures, Kathleen has served both on regional faculty teams and as a coach. As a quartet member, Kathleen has won a regional novice contest, placed third Region #21's spring competition, and was named champion of the 2004 Buckeye Invitational. Kathleen also directs the men's Sun Harbor Chorus in San Diego.

Kathleen has a Bachelor's degree in Music Education specializing in Trumpet, a teaching credential in music, and a Master's of Music in Instrumental Conducting from SDSU. She currently teaches high school instrumental and vocal music Chula Vista, where her bands have won numerous awards. She has also taught Varsity band and Beginning Conducting at SDSU. You can hear Kathleen playing her trumpet and percussion on the San Diego Chorus CD, "So Fine." The San Diego Chorus is proud to call Kathleen one of their finest!