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About the Director
Nate Hettinger Nate Hettinger is a conductor, educator, and administrator serving as Executive Director of The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay and Visiting Director of Choirs at Florida Southern College. Guided by a belief that music is a unifying, lifelong art form, his work focuses on connecting people across generations and communities. Before moving to Florida, Hettinger served on the faculty at Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa, where he conducted choral and instrumental ensembles, as well as opera productions. He then led the Mississippi Chorus in major choral-orchestral performances as Artistic Director. He holds degrees from Morningside University and the University of Southern Mississippi. |
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About the Accompanist
Sarah Lenhart Sarah Lenhart grew up just outside Atlantic City, New Jersey. She attended West Chester University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Piano Performance and later moved to Lakeland in 2007. She is currently in her 19th year as the Choral Director at Lake Gibson High School in North Lakeland. She has also developed a private studio for voice and piano students. Sarah has become very involved with music directing and playing in productions at local community theatres throughout Central Florida. She has also been a collaborative pianist for local high schools, Polk County’s All County Senior High Chorus, as well Theatre Winter Haven’s Community Choir. She is excited to work with the Lakeland Choral Society this season! In her spare time, she can be found gardening, running half marathons, and spending time with her family and two pugs Bella Vida and Molly Magoo. She would also like to thank her boyfriend, Rich, and her family for always supporting her (and for paying for years of piano lessons- thanks Dad). |