EDITH BARNARD, THE PEORIA MUSIC LADY




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Harriet

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Suddenly Single Island Style

Edith's zany, encouraging autobi-MYTH-ography about how music
helped her book's heroine, Amanda, develop new strengths
as an opportunity to grow, evolve and recreate her life
after her divorce in the Caribbean.

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Now available at the Peoria Riverfront Museum

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anyone can sing

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EDITH IN THE NEWS


"Consider This with Christine Zak Edmonds"
Interview with Edith


November 2022 Peoria Magazine Article about Edith's Production of  'Inherit The Wind'

See page 94


Peoria Journal Star Interview with Edith


50Plus News and Views, February 2017 article about Edith

(will download as .pdf)

 Caribbean Broadcasting TV Show about Edith


How to be a Success

The Minister's Daughter  Art & Society, Peoria Magazines.com

Take 10: Edith Barnard  Art & Society, Peoria Magazines.com



EDITH’S SUCCESS STORIES

Ellie, (Edith's student of 6 years)
sings the National Anthem at the Chief's Game

A Peoria Symphony member with stage fright that was keeping her/him from
advancing to a higher position in the Symphony came to Edith for voice coaching.  
This person is now embarking on some solo performances!

A housewife whose last child went to college and didn’t know what to do
outside of being “Mom.”  She took Edith's class, learned some confidence skills,
and is now working privately with “Edie” to turn her passion into a career.

WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

"Edith Barnard---theatre artist extraordinaire---inspired her
inexperienced actors
to do their best, and it shows!"
Gary Panetta, Theater Critic, Peoria Journal Star - 2009

Read the complete review here


InterBusiness Issues (IBI) Articles by Edith


Accent-uate Yourself

Overcome Stage Fright

Edith Barnard holds a bachelor's degree in Music from the University of Illinois and a
Master's Degree in Theater from the State University of New York at Binghamton in
Music/Theater. Edith operated her own theater in Maine for 15 years. As well as being
an accomplished performer, Edith has enjoyed many years as a music instructor. She
combines practical knowledge with intuition to meet the needs of each student and
guides them to the next level with patience and encouragement.
Many of her students are professional musicians
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Page updated 28February2026