Kristin Chaudhary received a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Arizona State University and holds a Master of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Portland State University, where she studied with Nancy Olson Chatalas. Kristin has performed as a soloist with the Bravo Vancouver Chorale, the Washington Chamber Orchestra, and Arizona State University Lyric Opera Theater. She has been a winner at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competitions and the Arizona Contemporary Chamber Music Competition. Kristin has worked with such internationally renowned teachers and coaches as Irma Cooper, Thomas Bagwell, and Harold Heiberg. Irma Cooper described Kristin as, "A confident performer with innate musicality" and Thomas Bagwell described Kristin as, "A smart musician with a good sense of style". Kristin teaches voice lessons in Vancouver and is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. As a choral musician, Kristin has performed with numerous groups and has held professional section leader positions with Ocotillo Springs United Methodist Church, Creighton United Methodist Church, and the Bravo Vancouver Chorale. She studied Choral Conducting and Choral Literature at Portland State University with Dr. Stephen Coker. Kristin has also been directing the Musical Beginnings Children's Choir since 2005 here in Vancouver, Washington.

Phyllis Ernsberger           (Substitute Director)

Phyllis Ernsberger has a bachelor's degree in Arts and Science, with a major degree in music from the University of Washington in Seattle, and a master's degree in Church Music (organ and choral directing) from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey. For over 30 years she has directed church choirs in many states and in many Christian denominations, including two years in Korea with the US. Army in Yongson Chapel, Seoul. She currently serves as organist/music director of Saint Andrew Lutheran Church of Vancouver, Washington where she directs the adult chancel choir and the children's choir, and plays for various other groups.