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Judith A. Shepler, Conductor
Susquehanna Children’s Chorale
Judith A. Shepler holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Messiah College. She has pursued additional study at Westminster Choir College as well as with prominent conductors in the field of children’s choral music, including Jean Ashworth Bartle, Betty Bertaux, Joan Gregoryk, Christine Jordanoff, Helen Kemp, and Henry Leck.
Ms. Shepler plays a vital role in the Chorale’s educational outreach program by conducting the Susquehanna Children’s Chorale for children in grades 4 through 8. She also directs the Susquehanna Preparatory Choir, a training choir for students in the third and fourth grades.
Ms. Shepler has served as guest conductor for the PMEA District 7 Elementary Songfest, the PMEA Northern Elementary Songfest, the Dauphin County Elementary Choral Festival, York County Elementary Choral Festival, and the Central Dauphin Elementary Festival Chorus. In addition, she has served as a clinician in both PMEA and PA-ACDA conferences.
Ms. Shepler recently retired from the Central Dauphin School District where she taught elementary vocal music for 35 years. She is a charter member of the Susquehanna Chorale and has been a member and featured soloist with the Chamber Singers of Harrisburg and the Harrisburg Singers. Ms. Shepler maintains active membership in the American Choral Directors Association, Music Educators National Conference, and Pennsylvania Music Educators Association.
Alan L. Hair, Pianist
Susquehanna Children’s Chorale
Alan L. Hair has been a member of the Susquehanna Chorale since 1984 and has been the accompanist for the Children’s Chorale since 1994. Mr. Hair serves as tenor section leader for the Susquehanna Chorale and serves as a member of the grants committee. Mr. Hair received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration/Management from Elizabethtown College while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music/Organ Concentration, where he studied with Dr. Carl Shull. Mr. Hair is Director of Music Ministries at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hershey and is a member of the American Guild of Organists and the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians. He works full-time as Employment Program Coordinator for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
George H. Diehl, Conductor
Susquehanna Youth Chorale
George H. Diehl graduated magna cum laude from Susquehanna University, where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree in Vocal Performance/ Education. He also holds a Masters in Music Technology degree from Valley Forge Christian College. In addition, he has received his certification from the
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