Emily Moriarty

Emily Moriarty

(She/her)Verified
Geelong, VIC, Australia
5.0 (7 reviews)

About

I’m a seasoned coach working with quartets and choruses across Australia in contestable barbershop and broader a cappella styles. My coaching is holistic and non-category-specific: I help groups combine musical, vocal and performance elements into clear, compelling storytelling. With detailed knowledge of Sweet Adelines International and Barbershop Harmony Australia judging systems (including Music and Musicality requirements), I support repertoire strategy, arrangement modifications, and interpretive planning, from character and intention through groove and rubato. I also support Open Package development and full show prep, including scripting, blocking and staging. πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆπŸ³οΈβ€βš§οΈβ™ΎοΈI aim to offer coaching that is LGBTIQ+ inclusive, gender-affirming, and neuroaffirming. I’m committed to creating a space where you can show up as yourself. Facebook messenger: m.me/emacappella Email: emilysacappella@gmail.com

Reviews (7)

Vox Canvas

chorus

Emily is an enthusiastic and vibrant coach. She easily created a relaxed environment that helped us open up and give an authentic performance. We had a lot of fun being coached by her, and can't wait to work together again!

December 2025In Person

Vocal Vibes

chorus

Emily has coached Vocal Vibes a number of times and has been instrumental in our creative process. Her arranging experience has been fully utilised both in creating custom arrangements and in helping us to modify sections of other arrangements that didn't suit us. Emily is encouraging and works with the director well to build on existing culture and goals while gently challenging self-limiting beliefs. She has also been a key coach for our quartets and has helped being a few 'aha' moments recognising the impact of movement and stillness on performance. Musically, Emily is able to give clear instruction for resonance, vowels and vocal textures that have enhanced our deliver of the story.

March 2025In Person

Kintsugi

quartet

It was a great pleasure to work with Emily. Emily's deeply personalised approach, allowed us to be vulnerable and talk about our quartets vision. She used this, to thoughtfully build musical choices in each chart, around the individual personalities and goals of the quartet to support sustainable, holistic growth. In doing this, she creates a safe environment where we felt supported and brave enough to experiment, adjust, and genuinely improve our technique and expression of the music. Her feedback is always clear and encouraging, and she provides practical, achievable changes that deliver immediate and meaningful impact. We can't wait for our next session in April!

January 2026In Person
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Rates

Hourly$100.00

Minimum call out fee of $1000 for a full weekend. Hourly rates do not include travel costs (for interstate coaching only, no travel fees charged for ensembles in Melbourne and Geelong).

Top Skills

Vocal Expression βœ“1Characterisation βœ“1Storytelling βœ“1Interpretive Planning βœ“1Rhythm & Groove βœ“1

Skills

Singing

Vocal Health βœ“2Vocal Expression βœ“1

Performance

Characterisation βœ“1Storytelling βœ“1Blocking βœ“2Visual Unity βœ“1

Musicality

Interpretive Planning βœ“1Rhythm & Groove βœ“1Barbershop Style βœ“1Rubato Phrasing βœ“1

Learning & Process

Rehearsal Methods βœ“1Deliberate Practice βœ“1Culture Development βœ“3Repertoire Selection βœ“2Contest Preparation βœ“3

Coaching Activities

Arranger CircleWorkshops & Classes βœ“1PVIs βœ“1

Ensemble Types

ChorusQuartetUpper Voice GroupsMixed Voice GroupsLower Voice Groups

Experience Levels

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedElite

Coaching Format

In PersonVirtual

Vocal Ranges

Upper RangeMixed RangeLower Range

Travel Willingness

Interstate / National

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