Mr. Nicholas Wolford is the director of vocal music at Portsmouth West Middle/High School. Mr. Blevins holds a Bachelor of Music Education Degree (Voice) from Morehead State University, studying with Dr. Greg Detweiler, Dr. Eric Brown Dr. Roosevelt Escalante, and a Master of Music Education (Choral Emphasis) from Ohio University, studying with Dr. Matthew Talbert, Dr. Peter Haley, and Professor Emily Talley. Mr. Wolford's thesis was accepted and approved in the fall of 2025, and is titled The Educational Effects of Historic Repertoire Selection in Low-Income Schools.