Barrington United Methodist Church Chancel Choir is a volunteer choir of 25 members which leads worship each Sunday September to May. We perform an extended work annually, most recently the Faure Requiem; previously Rutter Requiem, Taylor Scott Davis’ Magnificat, Pepper Choplin’s I Hear the Prophet Callin’ and Rutter Gloria. Nearly half our singers also sing in local community choirs. Choir members serve in our church’s garden which annually donates 15,000 pounds of produce to food banks, and in other food security initiatives such as our monthly community meal, working at local food banks and CROP Walk.

Patricia Hughes Mangis serves as Director of Music and Worship Arts at Barrington United Methodist Church (Illinois). For over 25 years she has directed choirs at Baptist, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian churches in Wyoming and Illinois. She sings in Hinsdale Chorale and previously sang in Vox Caelistis. Hughes Mangis is a graduate of the University of Wyoming (BM) and Wheaton College (Illinois; MA). She is also a trained spiritual director.

The Longmont Chorale is over one hundred singers strong and our city’s oldest choral tradition, stretching back to the 1930’s! The Chorale is open for membership to singers of all ages; we are one of the few non-auditioned premiere ensembles in our area and welcome all singers, regardless of their skill or experience. We continue to perform top choral works at a high level, and aim to provide mountaintop experiences for our audiences and singers alike. The Longmont Chorale places an emphasis on collaboration with a variety of local organizations, in addition to performing yearly with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra.

Nathan Wubbena is an accomplished conductor and performer known for his engaging, skilled, and kind approach to teaching and conducting, with ensembles consistently receiving high praise. He has worked with singers of all ages, from elementary to adults. Nathan holds a Master’s in Music Education with a Conducting Specialization and has served as a guest clinician and conductor across Colorado. He is the Children and Community Youth Repertoire & Resources chair for SWACDA. He firmly believes music is for everyone and is dedicated to creating an environment where music and collaboration bring beauty and joy to both performers and listeners.

The UC Irvine Choral Program showcases two vibrant ensembles that reflect the university’s commitment to artistic excellence and inclusivity. The UCI Chamber Singers, an auditioned flagship group of 40 singers, includes vocal performance majors and students from diverse fields. Recently recognized with second place in the American Prize for best choral performance, the ensemble has premiered works at Walt Disney Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall and released their first commercial release with Signum Records in 2024. The UCI Concert Choir, a non-auditioned mixed-voice ensemble, unites students, faculty, staff, and community members in performances celebrating cultural diversity, social justice, and choral masterworks.

Varsity Chorus is open to all students in grades 9-12 at Mynderse Academy. Members of the Varsity Chorus perform in All-State, Area-All-State, or All-County ensembles every year. Many of our students perform in the Drama Club shows, and 88% of our singers play at least one sport. We perform for local businesses and organizations for special events throughout the year, making our music program an essential, highly-valued part of our community.

Anna Luisi-Ellis is from Watertown, NY. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Education (Voice) from Ithaca College and received the prestigious Peggy R. Williams Award for Excellence in Academic and Community Leadership. She has performed twice at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, in Carmina Burana and Verdi's Requiem. She taught vocal music and piano at Westlake High School in Waldorf, MD, for three years and has been the Vocal Music Director in Seneca Falls since 2011. She has directed over twenty-five shows in her community. She has her Masters in Music (Conducting) from Colorado State University.

The Irmo High Choral program is made up of three levels: Beginner Chorus, Concert Choir and Chamber Choir. Choirs at Irmo have received superior ratings at the South Carolina Music Educator's Association Concert Performance Assessment. IHS Chorus students are actively involved in state events such as: the American Choral Directors Association Honor Choirs, All-State Chorus, Solo and Ensemble Festivals, and other events. The Irmo High Concert Choir has won Festivals with World Strides and Music in the Parks Festivals at Carowinds. A "Vision Unfolding" will be the second time Irmo High has participated in a DCINY production.

A native of Jackson, MS, Frank Turner is in his 8th year as Choral Director at Irmo High School in Columbia, SC. At Irmo, he serves as Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department, Music Director for musical theatre productions, and a coaching teacher for several colleges and universities. For three years, he served as the lead teacher for secondary chorus in Lexington-Richland 5 School District. Mr. Turner is a graduate of Mississippi College (Clinton, MS) with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Vocal Performance and the University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC) with the Master of Arts in Teaching- Music Education Degree. Frank also serves as the Director of Music at Union United Methodist Church in Irmo and the Assistant Artistic Director of the Palmetto Mastersingers, a community men’s choral ensemble. Mr. Turner has been a clinician for honor choirs throughout the state of South Carolina.

The Peninsula Community Chorus has been proud to perform fine choral music in Gig Harbor, Washington for over sixty years. The chorus welcomes adult singers of all ages and abilities. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the joy of choral music to our community and the Puget Sound area. We strive to perform, create, and enjoy music together, while building community and enriching the lives of our members and audience through the power of choral artistry. We are excited to be singing at Carnegie Hall!

Staci Webb received her Bachelors degree in Music from CSU, Sacramento and has been a music educator for thirty years. In addition to directing school choirs, Mrs. Webb served as Music Worship Director at the Brentwood United Methodist Church in Brentwood, California and was the founding director of the Brentwood Community Choir. Mrs. Webb served as the Managing Director of the Bellevue Youth Choir in Washington and has been the Artistic Director of the Peninsula Community Chorus since 2017. She received her National Board Teaching Certification in 2015 and is a member of the American Choral Directors Association and Nafme.