About Kim Vaughn
Three-Time International Quartet Champion and Champion Chorus Director
"Singing is as important to me as breathing. I can’t remember a time in my life when that wasn’t true."
- Kim Vaughn, 2014 Sweet Adelines International Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Kim Vaughn is a three-time International Quartet Champion and Queen of Harmony. She is also a Certified Sound Judge, Master Sweet Adelines International Faculty member, and a member of the Region 21 Hall of Fame. Kim's renowned accomplishments in competitive Barbershop include receiving the 2014 Sweet Adelines International Lifetime Achievement Award and a Master Director 700 designation.
Kim has performed with three International Queen of Harmony award-winning quartets including High Society (1976), Savvy (1988) and A Cappella Gold (2001). Kim served as musical director of the San Diego Chorus from 1985 - 2014. Kim sang lead when the San Diego Chorus was named International Champions in 1975. She was the musical director when the chorus was awarded second International Championship in 2001. Kim remains an active member of the San Diego Chorus and currently sings with Director's Cut quartet.
Kim has performed with three International Queen of Harmony award-winning quartets including High Society (1976), Savvy (1988) and A Cappella Gold (2001). Kim served as musical director of the San Diego Chorus from 1985 - 2014. Kim sang lead when the San Diego Chorus was named International Champions in 1975. She was the musical director when the chorus was awarded second International Championship in 2001. Kim remains an active member of the San Diego Chorus and currently sings with Director's Cut quartet.
Master of Music in Vocal Pedagogy
SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY |
International
Faculty Member SWEET ADELINES INTERNATIONAL |
Kim Vaughn Honored as 2014 Recipient of the President's Lifetime Achievement AwardThe President’s Lifetime Achievement Award is chosen by the current International President to acknowledge a Sweet Adeline who possesses “our most valued qualities of service and leadership to Sweet Adelines International.” Sweet Adelines International exists to inspire and empower voices to joyfully harmonize the world. The worldwide organization is founded on the artistry of a cappella barbershop harmony, and has been in existence since 1945.
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Kim's Quartet Career
HIGH SOCIETY
1976 International Queens of Harmony |
SAVVY
1988 International Queens of Harmony |
A CAPPELLA GOLD
2001 International Queens of Harmony |
AFFINITY
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DIRECTOR'S CUT
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Behind the Music
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Kim and her "cute husband" Dale married in 2010 and are residents of sunny San Diego, California. Between them, they share four adult children. "Our love of our family and our love of music is woven together and completely inseparable," says Kim. "It's a part of who our family is." |
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Kim and Dale perform regularly with their current quartet, MX. Featuring Kim as Lead and Dale as Bass, the quartet also includes Melanie Jewell as Tenor and Connie Mitchell as Baritone. The quartet brings a passion for barbershop singing, an engaging performance style and memorable sound to the stage. The quartet is currently accepting bookings. |
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Kim and Dale enjoy being grandparents to seven grandchildren, from ages 4 years old through 30 years old. Kim and Dale delight in the musical accomplishments of their children and grandchildren, and are proud of their talented barbershop family. |
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Kim and Dale recently added the adorable and ever-energic Daisy to their family. She's as mischievous as she is cuddly. Daisy takes her job of keeping everyone on their toes seriously ... and occasionally nibbles on them as well. |
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