About me
Nathan is an experienced choral professional specializing in Jazz, Folk, and the American Songbook, as well as various cappella vocal styles. Nathan attended Capital University Conservatory of Music and The Ohio State University for Vocal Music Performance and Choral Conducting, respectively, and recently earned a degree in Organizational Leadership from Purdue University.Nathan has been singing barbershop since 2000 when a local barbershop chapter fostered his high school quartet. He has competed at the international level with both quartets and choruses, placing as high as 18th in the world with his most recent quartet, Harmonic Thunder in 2022, and winning a gold medal with the Music City Chorus in the same year. He has directed men's and mixed choruses in the Barbershop Harmony Society and is also a Certified Master Director in SAI. He is a certified singing judge with the Barbershop Harmony Society, an active vocal coach, and a clinician for events across the US and Canada. His experience as a contracted choralist includes over 20 years with the professional chamber ensemble ProArteOhio. In addition to his experience as a performer and coach, Nathan has built a reputation as an organizational leader. He has consulted for arts organizations in several countries on grant writing, organizational health, education, outreach, and leadership development. He resides in Grand Rapids, MI with his wife, Emily, and his two step-sons.
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