Our Directors
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Kerri Blanford
Associate Choral Director
As a former member of Evansville Children’s Choir, Kerri Blanford is excited to have returned as Associate Choral Director in 2019. Kerri teaches choral music at Thompkins Middle School. She assistant directed the EVSC Middle and High School Honors choirs and was the featured soprano soloist in the 2018-19 Honors Orchestra and Choir collaboration of Bernstein’s Make Our Garden Grow. Kerri previously taught at Edinburgh Community Middle-High School.
She earned degrees in B.M. Vocal and Instrumental Music Education from the University of Evansville, and M.M. Flute Performance from Shenandoah University. Her instructors included Dr. Gregory Rike for voice and Gunnery Sgt. Kara Santos, Kelly Sulick and Dr. Shauna Thompson for flute at UE and Jonathan Snowden for flute at Shenandoah. She teaches voice and flute privately with emphasis in the Suzuki Method. Kerri is a member of the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and Evansville Symphonic Band. She has been featured as a soloist in both ensembles.
In July 2018, Kerri married Alex Blanford. In May of 2022 Kerri and Alex were blessed with a beautiful baby boy. She enjoys traveling with her family and cheering on his Central Cub Soccer boys.
Michael Miller
Associate Choral Director
Michael Miller is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. A recent resident of Evansville, Indiana, Michael has quickly become heavily involved in the local music scene. Michael is the choral director at FJ Reitz High School. He is also the current representative for District 7 of the Indiana Choral Directors Association. Aside from vocal work, Michael also specializes in percussion and percussion studies. He serves as the Percussion Caption Head of the Reitz Mighty Marching Panther Band. He has performed as a part of the percussion section with numerous local groups including the Evansville River Brass Band (where he also serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors), the UE Wind Ensemble, and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys composing and arranging music. He is very excited to be starting his third year working with the Evansville Children's Choir, and hopes to continue shifting back into a world of singing joyfully together again.
Associate Choral Director
As a former member of Evansville Children’s Choir, Kerri Blanford is excited to have returned as Associate Choral Director in 2019. Kerri teaches choral music at Thompkins Middle School. She assistant directed the EVSC Middle and High School Honors choirs and was the featured soprano soloist in the 2018-19 Honors Orchestra and Choir collaboration of Bernstein’s Make Our Garden Grow. Kerri previously taught at Edinburgh Community Middle-High School.
She earned degrees in B.M. Vocal and Instrumental Music Education from the University of Evansville, and M.M. Flute Performance from Shenandoah University. Her instructors included Dr. Gregory Rike for voice and Gunnery Sgt. Kara Santos, Kelly Sulick and Dr. Shauna Thompson for flute at UE and Jonathan Snowden for flute at Shenandoah. She teaches voice and flute privately with emphasis in the Suzuki Method. Kerri is a member of the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and Evansville Symphonic Band. She has been featured as a soloist in both ensembles.
In July 2018, Kerri married Alex Blanford. In May of 2022 Kerri and Alex were blessed with a beautiful baby boy. She enjoys traveling with her family and cheering on his Central Cub Soccer boys.
Michael Miller
Associate Choral Director
Michael Miller is originally from Louisville, Kentucky. A recent resident of Evansville, Indiana, Michael has quickly become heavily involved in the local music scene. Michael is the choral director at FJ Reitz High School. He is also the current representative for District 7 of the Indiana Choral Directors Association. Aside from vocal work, Michael also specializes in percussion and percussion studies. He serves as the Percussion Caption Head of the Reitz Mighty Marching Panther Band. He has performed as a part of the percussion section with numerous local groups including the Evansville River Brass Band (where he also serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors), the UE Wind Ensemble, and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys composing and arranging music. He is very excited to be starting his third year working with the Evansville Children's Choir, and hopes to continue shifting back into a world of singing joyfully together again.
Our Accompanist
Debra Snyder
Accompanist
With decades of experience on the piano bench, Debra has been a welcome addition to the Children's Choir team since she first joined up, back in the fall of 2019. She also enjoys serving as the accompanist for her local church.
Accompanist
With decades of experience on the piano bench, Debra has been a welcome addition to the Children's Choir team since she first joined up, back in the fall of 2019. She also enjoys serving as the accompanist for her local church.
Executive Office
Kimbra Reich
Executive Director
Kimbra Reich became part of the Evansville Children's Choir in the winter of 2017 as an At-Large Board Member. In the spring of 2018 she stepped into the role of Executive Director.
Kimbra brings much experience in the not-for-profit area and event planning/coordinating, thanks to her work with the Evansville Rescue Mission and multiple local churches. She currently serves not only as the Executive Director of the Children's Choir, but also as the Office Manager for Simpson United Methodist Church.
Kimbra has been married for 37 years and has three adult children and seven grandchildren. She loves spending time with her family, the outdoors, and traveling.
Executive Director
Kimbra Reich became part of the Evansville Children's Choir in the winter of 2017 as an At-Large Board Member. In the spring of 2018 she stepped into the role of Executive Director.
Kimbra brings much experience in the not-for-profit area and event planning/coordinating, thanks to her work with the Evansville Rescue Mission and multiple local churches. She currently serves not only as the Executive Director of the Children's Choir, but also as the Office Manager for Simpson United Methodist Church.
Kimbra has been married for 37 years and has three adult children and seven grandchildren. She loves spending time with her family, the outdoors, and traveling.
Our Board of Directors
Chris Synowiec, President
Sara Rhoades, Vice President
Katie Schnautz, Secretary
Seth Zirkle, Treasurer
Joan Nevill, Board Member
Don Travis, Board Member
