Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff

The people who guide, support, and inspire every singer at HYC.

Leadership

Guiding the vision and direction of Heartland Youth Choir.

**Artistic Director**
*HYC Central - Cantemus, Chanté, Musical Explorers, and Coro (outreach)*

**Executive Director**
*Operations, strategy, and organizational leadership*

Meet Mary Craven Bartemes

Meet Elyse Brimeyer

Administrative Team

Keeping everything running behind the scenes for our singers and families.

**Administrative Assistant**
*Communication, registration, event support & daily operations*

Meet Ezra Blum

Music Directors

Leading each ensemble with expertise, care, and creativity.

**Associate Music Director**
*HYC North - Chanté, Cantilena & Canto*
*HYC Central - Chanté & Cantilena*

**Associate Music Director**
*HYC Central - Cantilena, Canto & Cadet*

Meet Sarrah Hammond

Meet Lydia Schettler-Blum

**Associate Music Director**
*HYC Central - Chamber*

**Associate Music Director**
*HYC East - Cantilena*

Meet Michael Gookin

Meet Nicole Hopkey

Accompanists

Providing the musical foundation that supports every choir.

**Accompanist**
*HYC North - Chanté, Cantilena & Canto*

Meet Kendra Leisinger

**Accompanist**
*HYC Central - Chamber, Chanté, Cantilena & Canto*