Our Leaders
Capital City Chorus is very fortunate to have co-directors of such extraordinary ability and talent, not to mention great energy, inspiration and commitment to all women of SAI. They have contributed greatly to the enrichment of our musical experience. We are indeed blessed and grateful to share in their circle.
Bev Miller (right)
Bev became the director of Capital City Chorus in 1987, and achieved the
status of Master Director in 1999 by virtue of the score that the chorus
received in that year's Sweet Adelines International Regional competition.
Back in 1968 Bev joined a Sweet Adelines chapter in New York state and soon thereafter moved back to her home state of Indian. She joined the local chapter in Lafayette and became the director of Star City Chorus there, before joining CCC.
From 1987 to 1989 Bev served as International President of the Sweet Adelines International (SAI) organization. She is past President of the Board of Trustees of the Young Singers Foundation (the official charity of SAI), and a certified member of the International Faculty of SAI.
These positions have offered extensive travel for Bev within the United States, as well as Europe, New Zealand, and Australia, where she has shared her administrative and musical skills. During the years she has served her local chapter, as well as Region #4 (a five-state area), with her many skills and is currently Education Coordinator on the Regional Management Team.
In 2008 she was named Region #4 "Coach of the Year" for her work with various regional quartets and choruses. She has also used her strong baritone voice in several quartets.
Bev recently retired from her 40+ year career in public education, and lives with Cleo the cat in Lafayette.
Molly Huffman (left)
Molly directed Sweet Adelines choruses in Muncie and Evansville before
coming to CCC in 1990. She achieved Master Director status with Capital
City in the 1999 Regional competition.
A Sweet Adelines International member since 1976, Molly has served her local chapter and Region #4 on the Regional Education Faculty since 1985, served on the Regional Board of Directors for five years, and for seven years served as Regional Director of Musical Activities. She has also been a member of numerous quartets. Singing lead, she has competed at both the regional and international levels, placing in the top 10 internationally twice.
Molly was recognized as "Coach of the Year" in 2003 by Region #4 for her work with many quartets and choruses in continuing their music education. She is currently the Regional Liaison for YOung Singers Foundation (YSF), and is a tireless advocate for the scholarships and grants this organization provides. Molly is also an International Faculty member and an active coach in the organization.
Her positive style and sense of humor are popular not only with CCC members, but also with her students at Monroe Central High School, where she teaches Spanish. Molly has been named "Teacher of the Year" several times during her tenure at Monroe Central.
Together, these Co-Directors have become well known throughout the Sweet Adelines organization as a strong team. Their extraordinary abilities and talents are apparent. Plus, their energy, inspiration and commitment have been instrumental in Capital City Chorus becoming a "fabulous performing chorus!"