International Faculty Member Erin Howden, Assistant Director and Choreographer of the North Metro Chorus, has been our Visual coach since 2006. She has been an active member of the North Metro Chorus for more than 27 years and has achieved top ten standing as a quartet member at the International level. Since joining North Metro, when she was thirteen, she has become a dynamic leader who is truly superb in the area of performance and expression. 'Brilliant! Unique! Innovative!' All these words have been used to describe Erin's stunning visual work.

Erin is a member of the Sweet Adelines International Faculty and has been actively involved in coaching, educating and motivating performers worldwide. Erin’s powerful “Newsies” choreography in North Metro's thrilling Gold Medal performance in Fort Lauderdale was sensational. Her vision and creation of the "Sailor," “Paint Your Wagon,” “Mary Poppins” and other packages have had audiences enthralled, and have inspired many standing ovations.

In addition to Erin’s background in modern jazz, choreography and dance she has an honors degree in Business and has a certification in Human Resources Management and Training. Erin worked in HR Management for more than 15 years, and is now, running her own performance coaching organization called “A Step Ahead, ” coaching, training, educating and motivating individuals, choruses, quartets and other organizations worldwide.

Erin’s creative and passionate delivery is contagious. She inspires personal belief and enthusiasm as she motivates people to pursue breakthrough levels of continuous improvement and excellence.