Dakota is a recent graduate of Iowa Wesleyan University. Dakota sang in a variety of styles and genres of literature, including with the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, as well as smaller chamber ensembles and solo work within his collegiate choir.
Allison earned her degree in Musical Theatre from Western Illinois university where she sang in Concert Choir, University Singers and Madrigal Singers. Since her time at WIU Allison has performed in children’s theatre and community theatre all over the country. She is a property manager in Geneseo, Illinois.
David has performed with groups such as the Bach Chorale Singers, Lafayette Chamber Singers and the Peoria Area Civic Chorale where he served as bass section leader. David is a software engineer at Caterpillar, having received a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue University.
Madalynn is a quality engineer at John Deere in East Moline, Illinois. Madalynn graduated from Wartburg College in 2018, where she studied engineering science and mathematics, sang in the choir and appeared in several operas including as Magda Sorel in Menotti’s “The Consul” and Dorabella in Mozart’s “Cosi fan tutte.”
Hillary is the general music teacher at Wilson Middle School. She has bachelor’s degrees in music from Western Illinois University and St. Ambrose University and is currently pursuing a master’s at Western Illinois University. Hillary has performed with Quad City Music Guild, Community of Christ Church, Spotlight Theater and Quad City Singers.
Brandon is pastor of Faith United Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, Illinois. Brandon received his B.A. in music from Monmouth College and his Master of Divinity at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Sarah is a graduate of Western Illinois University where she studied Music Business and Marketing. While at WIU, Sarah was an active member of University Singers, Madrigal Singers, Vocal Jazz, and Opera Theatre, and was a two-time NATS winner. Sarah also performs with Quad City Music Guild and Quad City Singers, and enjoys playing volleyball. She works as a Project Manager for AT&T and lives with her husband Adam in Rock Island.
Joel graduated from Augustana College in 2004. He has previously sung with the Augustana Choir, Handel Oratorio Society, Genesius Guild, Quad City Opera Group, Quad City Music Guild, Quad City Choral Arts, and Florida Pro Musica. Joel can also be found riding his motorcycle, watching birds, planting things, maintaining his website “Sud Savant”, and bothering his beautiful wife Anna.
Curtis is the director of choral activities for the Rockridge School District. He received his B.A. in music, M.A. in vocal performance and M.A.E. in education from Truman State University. He has performed with Circa ’21 Dinner Theater, Quad City Music Guild, The Green Room and City Opera Company of the Quad Cities. Curtis is a member of Quad City Choral Arts and bell choir director for the Church of Peace in Rock Island.
Pat is director of choral music and drama at Northeast Middle/High School near Clinton, Iowa. He received his B.S. in music from Mount Mercy College, M.M. in piano from the University of Notre Dame, and B.Ed. in music education from St. Ambrose University. A member of the St. Ambrose University-Community Symphony Orchestra, he has performed onstage frequently in community theater. Pat and his wife Jolinda live in DeWitt, Iowa.
