ELIZABETH BERNDT
Following her choral conducting studies under Ron Jeffers at
Oregon State University, Elizabeth attended The Conservatory of
Music and Performing Arts in Stuttgart, Germany studying voice,
piano and conducting. She holds Bachelors Degrees in Music and Music
Education, with emphasis in Choral Conducting, and a Masters Degree
in Education. She taught high school music for ten years, served as
accompanist for the German American Choir and as rehearsal director
for a large symphonic choir. She also conducts The Capstans men's
chorus, co-directs one Pioneer Youth Choir, and performs with
Masterworks Choral Ensemble.
LILIS NOGLER
Lilis Nogler has been performing at a piano or organ since she
was 11 years old. Aside from private studies, her music experience
includes summer music classes at Juilliard and 22 years of service
as a church organist. She is a founding member and pianist with the
Mason Lake Piano Quartet.
DAVID MACKEY
David Mackey continues a lifelong passion for music by
providing a variety of percussion sounds and rhythms to enhance the
choir's performances.
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