“Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better.” —Bill Bradley
Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, Director David Washer has built a vibrant career as both a conductor and educator. He previously directed the choral program at Calvary Christian School and assisted with the choir ministry of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, as well as teaching a large private studio.
David earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from Bob Jones University in 2024 and is now pursuing a master’s degree in choral conducting at East Carolina University under the tutelage of Dr. James Franklin. His performance experience includes placement with a national high school choral competition, singing with the Bob Jones University Chorale for the South Carolina American Choral Directors Association, and now performing with the acclaimed ECU Chamber Singers.
An active member of the American Choral Directors Association, David has also adjudicated for several festivals, including the national American Association of Christian Schools high school choral competition. He currently resides in Winterville with his wife, Madeline, and their infant son, Sammy.
David earned his bachelor’s degree in music education from Bob Jones University in 2024 and is now pursuing a master’s degree in choral conducting at East Carolina University under the tutelage of Dr. James Franklin. His performance experience includes placement with a national high school choral competition, singing with the Bob Jones University Chorale for the South Carolina American Choral Directors Association, and now performing with the acclaimed ECU Chamber Singers.
An active member of the American Choral Directors Association, David has also adjudicated for several festivals, including the national American Association of Christian Schools high school choral competition. He currently resides in Winterville with his wife, Madeline, and their infant son, Sammy.
Accompanist Sarah Summers Weeks is a collaborative pianist, soprano, arranger, and graduate of East Carolina University with degrees in Collaborative Piano and Vocal Pedagogy under the direction of Dr. Catherine Garner and Prof. Nicole Franklin. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Piano Performance from Wingate University under the direction of Drs. David Brooks and Annie Stankovic. Mrs. Weeks started her collaboration journey at the age of 11.
Sarah is a current member of the American Choral Directors Association and Sigma Alpha Iota. Throughout her tenure at Wingate, she traveled with the music department to Austria and the Czech Republic in 2016 and to South Africa in 2019. In 2022, she won the Promising Young Collaborative Pianist Award at the Puerto Rico Center for Collaborative Piano. In Spring of 2024, she accepted a position as Collaborative Pianist for the Greenville Choral Society in Greenville, NC and traveled with them to Carnegie in May 2024.
Sarah and her husband, Matt, began a new journey with their performance and education business, aMUSe, established in July 2024. She and Matt are excited to return to the area to make music with the Pitt County music community and the surrounding area!
Sarah is a current member of the American Choral Directors Association and Sigma Alpha Iota. Throughout her tenure at Wingate, she traveled with the music department to Austria and the Czech Republic in 2016 and to South Africa in 2019. In 2022, she won the Promising Young Collaborative Pianist Award at the Puerto Rico Center for Collaborative Piano. In Spring of 2024, she accepted a position as Collaborative Pianist for the Greenville Choral Society in Greenville, NC and traveled with them to Carnegie in May 2024.
Sarah and her husband, Matt, began a new journey with their performance and education business, aMUSe, established in July 2024. She and Matt are excited to return to the area to make music with the Pitt County music community and the surrounding area!
Our Board and Committee Chairs
President--Alice Phillips Music Librarian--Richard Cooper
Vice President/ Asst. Treasurer--Feryl Masters Membership--Louise Bonadies
Secretary/Fundraising--Eileen Lettick Concert Chair--Gary Phillips
Treasurer--Dee Donovan Hospitality Chair--Cathy Capogna
Member-at-Large--Jim Bilbro
Member-at-large--Phil Adams
Member-at-Large--Ginger Powell
