DACC LEADERSHIP
Supporting the Sustainability and Artistic Excellence of DACC
The Decatur Avondale Children’s Choir is under the direction of R. Mark Green. He holds a
Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, as well as
two Master’s Degrees in Music and Education from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in
Louisville, Kentucky. With over 40 years of experience in choral directing, he is an active member of
both the American Choral Directors Association, the Chorister’s Guild, and Polyphony. Affectionately
known as “Mr. Mark,” he recently retired from his position as a pastor at First Baptist Church of
Decatur. Mr. Mark and his wife, Cindy, have been residents of Avondale Estates, Georgia, since
2006. They have two married sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law, and four precious
grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys photography, reading, traveling, stamp and coin collecting,
and spending time with his grandchildren.
R. Mark Green, M.R.E., M.C.M.
Music Director
In addition to serving as the Associate Director of DACC, Mr. Godbee is the Choral Director at
Parkview High School in Lilburn, a position that has been described as one of the top ten in the state of Georgia. He previously worked as Choral Director at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in
Roswell (past 7 years) and Choral Director at Rockdale High School in Conyers (9 years). Mr.
Godbee has a great track record of top scores (“1”s or “Superior Ratings”) at Georgia Music
Educators Association (GMEA) Large Group Performance Evaluations. He has also helped many
singers prepare for and get accepted to sing in the GMEA All-State Chorus.
Mr. Godbee is a 2007 graduate of the University of Georgia with dual degrees in Vocal Performance
and Music Education, and received his Master’s degree in Music Education from Auburn University
in 2018 with an emphasis in Choral Conducting. His professional experience includes serving as a
singer/soloist with the Atlanta Opera (for over 16 years) and as a Cantor at Cathedral of Christ the
King Catholic Church in downtown Atlanta (3 years).
Gus Godbee, MS
Associate Director
DACC Board of Directors
Christine O’Brien, Chair
Katy So, Vice-Chair
David Terry, Treasurer
Ana Catarina Teixeira, Secretary
Mike Hutchison
Neil Keener
Trish Kometer
Audrey Thompson
T.J. Winter
R. Mark Green (ex-officio)
Our Extended Team
Yara Betancourt, Website Designer
Debra Cole, Flute
Kathryn Colegrove, Admin and Finance Manager
Sheila Hendricks, Accompanist
Frank Mastrogiacomo, Media Services Specialist
Timothy G. Stewart, Organist
Charmaine Willacey, Director’s Assistant