Bethany Main

Director, YCKC Rhapsody

Bethany Main is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City's Conservatory of Music and Dance, where she received her Master’s of Music Education and Bachelor’s of Music Education. She teaches general music and directs the Rolling Ridge SuperSonics choir in Olathe, Kansas.

Bethany is an active presenter and honor choir clinician, and has presented at numerous conferences and led various honor choirs. Previously, she taught music and directed the Special Chorus at Manchester Park Elementary in the Olathe School District, serving students in grades K-5. During her tenure at Manchester Park, her students performed with distinction at the Kansas Music Educator’s Association state conference.

Her song "Be Who You Are," written in collaboration with husband Ryan Main, was selected for the JW Pepper's Editor's Choice distinction. She is a two-time Olathe School District finalist for Teacher of the Year, and the recipient of East Central KMEA’s “Outstanding Young Educator” award in 2021. Bethany is an active member of the American Choral Director's Association, the National Association for Music Education, and the Kansas Music Educator’s Association. When she is not directing choir, Bethany can be found snuggling on the couch with her dogs, Pippa, and Missy.