With over 21 years of experience as a music educator in Cobb County, Beth Johnson brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for vocal excellence to the judging panel. A seasoned performer, she has been a proud member of the Georgia Symphony Orchestra Chorus for 17 seasons, most recently returning from an international tour to the UK and Ireland with the ensemble. In addition to her work in the classroom and on stage, Beth serves as the Production Director at her church, where she combines her love of music, technology, and ministry. She is deeply committed to nurturing talent and inspiring the next generation of vocal artists through both performance and education.

Active member of the GSOC has also been involved in his local church as a worship leader in choirs, ensembles, praise teams and community musical productions. 

Scott has experience as a judge and adjudicator for music, talent and fitness competitions.

 

Professionally, Scott is a local Realtor and has been executive level positions in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. He has served as a Corporate Chef in the culinary sector.  He is a published cookbook author and consultant having served as tasting and sensory judge in numerous food and beverage competitions across the country.

 

Married to "the best wife ever," Kim for 40 years, they have 2 married daughters-Lindsay and Madison and 4 grandkids who all live in the East Cobb / Woodstock area.

Suzanne Tucker has served as the Executive Director of the Georgia Symphony

Orchestra since January 2023.

In addition to her work with the GSO, Suzanne currently serves as the Director of

Music at Grace Resurrection Methodist Church, where she leads worship arts

programming and directs choral music. She brings more than 18 years of

experience in church music, having served in various leadership roles ranging

from youth and children’s choir director to overseeing traditional worship and

creative arts ministries. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her

strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and ability to build vibrant,

mission-driven music programs.

Suzanne also spent nearly a decade as a public school music educator, teaching

students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Her energetic teaching style

and innovative curriculum design earned her the title of Teacher of the Year in her

first year of teaching.

More recently, Suzanne founded Glitter Bomb, a bespoke party décor and

planning company. Within its first year, the business attracted major corporate

clients and became a profitable venture, further showcasing her creative and

entrepreneurial spirit.

She earned her Master of Music Education from the University of Georgia, where

she supervised undergraduate student teachers as a graduate assistant, and

holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Shorter College, where she studied

conducting with Dr. John Ratledge and performed with the acclaimed Shorter

College Chorale.

Suzanne lives in Marietta with her husband, Jeffrey, and their two sons, Jackson

and Will. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, photography, travel, and throwing

an epic theme party.

Wally can be described as a musician and an outdoorsman dedicated to service.  His musical talent can be traced back to Tampa in 1968 where he began playing the guitar, followed by the piano, then the clarinet, and finally choir. In 2007, he auditioned for the GSO Chorus and is currently into his 19^th season.

His love for the outdoors was fostered in the Boy Scouts of America where he would achieve the Eagle Scout Award.  This love for the outdoors and a call to service led to a career in the US Army Reserve where he would retire as a Major.  Today, he continues to enjoy camping along with the shooting sports, fly fishing, goldpanning, camping, growing tomatoes or simply building a fire.

Work wise, this call to service also led to obtaining a CPA certificate and eventually, self-employment.  Known for his attention to detail, Wally specializes in helping individuals and small businesses with their income taxes and in the performance of business valuations.  He lives in Kennesaw with his wife Kim and a 2-year-old girl with four paws named Dixie.