With a rich background in vocal pedagogy and performance, Marjorie is exceptionally qualified to adjudicate vocal competitions. Her unique combination of technical expertise, performance experience, and refined evaluative skills enables her to assess singers with both precision and empathy. Whether adjudicating a vocal competition or consulting on casting for a musical theatre production, she brings a balanced, discerning approach—anchored in objective criteria and a deep appreciation for artistic nuance.

Marjorie’s versatility across vocal styles is one of her defining strengths. With extensive experience in both classical repertoire and contemporary commercial music (CCM), she is adept at evaluating a wide spectrum of vocal literature with stylistic integrity. Her feedback is consistently clear, constructive, and encouraging—designed to support singers’ technical development, interpretive growth, and performance confidence at every level.

Her extensive teaching experience, working with private voice students ranging in age from 7 to 70+, informs her nuanced understanding of the voice across all stages of life. She is particularly attuned to the distinct vocal benchmarks, challenges, and opportunities that arise in both developing voices and the maturing or aging voice. This lifelong perspective enhances her effectiveness as both an adjudicator and a vocal coach, allowing her to provide insight that is both developmentally informed and artistically supportive.

Marjorie has adjudicated a wide range of vocal events, including solo competitions, vocal pageants, and ensemble performances. Notably, she served as a judge for Samford University's 75th Annual Step Sing competition. She also holds specialized training in adjudicating musical theatre categories for adults, youth, and children, as well as CCM categories for high school students and adults. Her ability to evaluate across multiple genres and age groups makes her a versatile and sought-after adjudicator in both educational and performance settings.Marjorie has served as a vocal judge in solo competitions and pageants as well as group events, including Samford University's 75th Annual Step Sing competition.Marjorie has training in judging musical theatre categories for adults, chilren, and youth and Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM) categories for high school students and adults).