MEET OUR DIRECTORS & ACCOMPANIST

MATTHEW FRABLE

Chorus Director

Matthew has more than three decades experience in directing choral and instrumental ensembles in community, school, and church settings. He has bachelor’s degrees in music therapy and music education from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and a master’s degree in sacred music from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. He is the Minister of Worship and Creative Arts at Christ Greenfield Church in Gilbert, AZ. In addition to directing vocal choirs, Matthew's performing arts experiences include piano and organ recitals, directing handbell choirs, writing and teaching music and drama classes, and directing theatrical productions. When not teaching, directing, or doing music, Matthew can often be found running as he trains for various races and marathons

JOAN EVANS

Assistant Director

Joan joined the chorus in 1996 and became the Assistant Director in 2000. She has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from the Crane School of Music-SUNY in Potsdam, New York. Joan also played flute with the Fountain Hills Chamber Players for many years. Following a career in human resources, she worked full-time as a concierge at Fountain View Villagem, but is now retired, and does volunteer work for Fearless Kitty Rescue & Best Friends Animal Society,

Collaborative Pianist

Ruoting Ghan

Ruoting Gan is a collaborative pianist currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Collaborative Piano at Arizona State University, where she also serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.

She earned her Master of Music degree in Collaborative Piano from the University of New Mexico. At ASU.

She collaborates with vocalists and instrumentalists in applied lessons,
rehearsals, recitals, and chamber music performances.