Barbara Ford holds a BAE degree in choral music from Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA.  She has recently retired from a 35 year teaching career as a music educator in the Howard County Public School System and is thrilled to now be a part of the Peabody Children’s Chorus.  Barbara serves as collaborative pianist for the HCPSS Employee Chorus, the HCPSS Jr. High GT Chorus, and The HCPSS Honors Chorus.  She also serves as collaborative pianist for many middle and high school choral programs within HCPSS.