Annual Report 2023-2024-DIGITAL - Flipbook - Page 16
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & ARTS
CHRISTOPHER D. GOODSON
As Director of Music & Arts, I work with the Board of Music
& Arts to oversee the entire Music & Arts department. We are
charged to develop, organize, promote, and evaluate a comprehensive
program of music and arts to provide an integral contribution to
the overall mission of the Church; provide music and art for the
worship services of the church; and foster spiritual growth and
enrichment of the Plymouth membership through music and arts.
We have an amazing team of dedicated, professional music staff
who make the activities of this department possible, including:
Sohee Lee | Organist / Associate Director of Music
Diane Hayes | Administrative Assistant to Music & Arts
Ted Brimeyer | Director of the Matins Choir (Hired Aug. 2023)
Beth Ann Edwards | Director of Creative Arts (Hired Aug. 2023)
Lydia Schettler | Music Makers Class (Pre-K)
Jade Fox | Children’s Choir Coordinator, K-2 Choir
Linda McFarlane | K-2 Choir
Michelle Breach | K-2 Choir (Hired Aug. 2023)
Kelli Stoa | Gr. 3-5 Choir
Brianne Magel | Gr. 3-5 Choir
Music Ensemble Enrollment Numbers
Christopher Goodson, 2023-2024 Interim | Gr. 6-8 Choir
John Lytle | Assistant Organist
Carol Stratemeyer | Accompanist 1, K-2 Choirs (Retired April 2023)
Elaine Wedeking | Accompanist 2, Gr. 3-8 (Retired Dec. 2023)
Kate McLean | Handbell Coordinator and Director of Children’s
Handchimes, also supports the Youth Handbell Choir
Group
2022-2023
Enrollment
2023-2024
Enrollment
Approx. Parents
Connected
Music Makers (Pre-K)
18
14
32
Cherub Choir (K−2)
46
41
59
Treble Choir (3−5)
36
38
63
Soul Singers (6−8)
11
26
46
Matins Choir (9−12)
43
43
62
Children’s Handchimes
13
(Gr. 4−6)
12
(Gr. 3−5)
24
Youth Handbells
8
(Gr. 7−12)
14
(Gr. 6-12
19
Jennifer Hawkins | Plymouth Bells (Adults)
Plymouth Bells (Adults)
18
19
n/a
Jade Fox | Choral Staff (Chancel Choir)
Instrumental Ensemble
(Intergenerational)
0
13
n/a
Chancel Choir (Adults)
84
82
n/a
Totals
277
302
305
Beth Ann Edwards | Director of Youth Handbell Choir, also
supports the Children’s Handchimes Choir (Hired Aug. 2023)
Elaine Lippert | Volunteer Assistant, Children’s Handchimes
and Youth Handbell Choir
Taylor Peek | Choral Staff (Chancel Choir) (Hired Aug. 2023)
Courtney Kayser | Choral Staff (Chancel Choir)
Lori Fenton | Choral Staff (Chancel Choir)
Charissa Hamel | Choral Staff (Chancel Choir)
Ed Griffith | Choral Staff (Chancel Choir)
Ben Meyer| Choral Staff (Chancel Choir)
Clay Hulsey | Choral Staff (Chancel Choir)
Evan Schettler | Choral Staff (Chancel Choir)
Seth Hedquist | Saturday Night Band Director, Guitar, Vocals
Saturday Night Band:
• Dwight Deason, mandolin, guitar
• Erich Gaukel, upright bass
• Julie Noland, vocals
• Lani Eclatt, keyboard, vocals
• Nathan Shores, cello (Hired August 2023)
• Multiple guest musicians join on a regular basis.
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Enrollment for Arts Groups and Committees
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Chancel Arts: 14
Chancel Choir Council: 9
Choir Guild: 9
Christmas Committee: 13
Concert Helpers: 16
Creative Arts Camp: 68 children and youth
Gallery: 18
Theater: 27
Youth Executive Committee: 14
Total: 188
