About Us

Artistic Director - Dr. Matthew Myers works as assistant professor of choral music education at Washington State University, where he conducts the University Singers and Treble Choir and teaches courses in music education, conducting, and rock history. He earned his DMA in choral conducting from Louisiana State University, his master’s degree in choral conducting from Northern Arizona University, and his bachelor’s degree in vocal performance and music education from Luther College. After completing his degree at Luther, he taught grades 6-12 choir at The American International School of Muscat in Oman. For the following five years, he worked as director of choirs and musical theatre at Boylan Catholic High School in Rockford, Illinois. In addition to conducting five choirs, he taught AP music theory, class piano, and critical thinking and coordinated a middle school choral program at four of Boylan’s constituent grade schools. He has served as conductor of the NAU Men’s Chorale and Chamber Singers, the LSU Chamber Singers, the Master Chorale of Flagstaff, and the Flagstaff Youth Chorale and has held church music positions in Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, and Alabama. Prior to his time at WSU, Dr. Myers taught at the University of Alabama, where he conducted two choirs and taught courses in music appreciation, choral literature, vocal pedagogy, and diction.

Children's Choir Conductor - Stephanie Sant received her Bachelor of Music in K-12 Vocal Music Education and her Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Idaho. She studied voice with noted vocalist and professor Dorothy Barnes. Ms. Sant has taught K-6 General Music at A.B. McDonald Elementary School in Moscow, currently conducts the Moscow High School Choir and extra-curricular Jazz Choir, and will advise the student-run Glee Club next year. She also teaches Movement and dance at McDonald Elementary, finishing her 18th year in Moscow School District. Sant’s high school students have participated in solo contests at the district and state levels, the Idaho All-State Honor Choirs, the All-Northwest Honor Choirs, the National Association for Teachers of Singing contest, and the American Choral Directors Association National Honor Choir.

Assistant Director - Alisa Toy
Originally from Alberta, Canada, Alisa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Mississippi University for Women where she was awarded the outstanding teacher intern award by MACTE. Now pursuing a Master’s in Voice and Choral Conducting from the University of Idaho, she is currently singing the role of Pamina in Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Other accomplishments include singing the role of Gertrude in Hänsel and Gretel and soloing with the Mississippi State Symphony Choir and Orchestra, and the Greeley Chorale and Philharmonic Orchestra. She has soloed in Great Britain and Italy including a concert for Pope Benedict XVI. She recently won the University of Idaho Concerto/Aria Competition and placed first in the Southern Region NATS vocal competition in 2011. Alisa enjoyed serving several years in public and private schools teaching K-12 music and is in her 28th year of teaching voice and piano through her private studio.

Accompanist - Elena Panchenko

Children's Choir Accompanist - Deborah Collins

Anneliese Zook is a long time choral singer in the Palouse region of Eastern Washington. She has sung with the Palouse Choral Society as well as the Spokane Symphony Chorale and she is an active member of the Palouse Choral Society Chamber Choir. She is excited to step into the role of President for PCS. Anneliese keeps the mail moving in her position at the Garfield post office. She loves to make music with her talented husband as well as play with her 2 dogs and 2 cats. Anneliese is enthusiastic about getting to know people and enjoying life.