Sarah Wolf | Bell Choir Director
Sarah is an accomplished musician who
currently works as a full time music specialist at Hall Middle School, teaching choral music, dance and ukelele classes to grades 5-8. Before moving to the Bay Area, Sarah taught general music K-8, choral music and beginning band in public schools in New York and New Jersey as well as teaching private voice and piano. Sarah’s education includes a degree in Music Education with an emphasis on voice from West Virginia University and training in the Orff philosophy and Kodaly Method of music education. She has performed with the Brevard Opera Company and The Rome Festival in Italy. In her spare time, Sarah enjoys sailing hiking and cooking. She is very excited and honored to be part of the FPCSR community and looks forward to spreading joy through her love of music. Bell Choir rehearsals are Mondays at 7:00 pm and new members are always welcome. |
Rosemary Montgomery | Choir Director
Rosemary is a singer, teacher and choral director from London, England. She studied Music at Cambridge University then moved to Ireland, where she took a Master’s degree in Intercultural Studies, and taught Music in elementary schools. Rosemary is passionate about choral music and has directed several choirs, including the Girls’ Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. Currently, she is working towards her Music Teaching Credential at Sonoma State University, and is a member of the Marin Baroque chamber choir. She lives in San Anselmo with her husband
Alex (who works in IT), their Australian shepherd, Sage, and their lizard, Liz Lemon. She is so excited and grateful for the opportunity to work with the FPCSR congregation! The choir sounds wonderful and is made up of such kind, enthusiastic members. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 8:00 pm and new members are always welcome, regardless of previous musical experience! |
John Steiner | 8:30 Pianist
Originally from New York City, John began his professional career as keyboardist for the pop singing group New Edition. In 1985, the band – and John – went west to Los Angeles; it was there that he met longtime friend and collaborator J.S. Kingfisher, who later produced John's three piano recordings, Out of the Blue, Into the Green and Impressions. John moved to San Francisco in 1989, where he earned a B.A. in Music from San Francisco State University. He is the composer and pianist for the San Francisco Center as well as FPCSR. John feels most connected to the flow of spirit when channeling new music. Many of his improvisations eventually become written compositions ending up on his CDs. His intention is to bring healing vibrations to the world through my music.
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Alan K. Choy | 10:00 Pianist
Alan was born in San Francisco, raised in Berkeley, studied classical piano privately from ages 7 to 17, and received a BA in Dramatic Art at UC Berkeley and an MA in Theatre and Music at UC Riverside. He's been a pianist/ accompanist/ arranger/music director/coach on the San Francisco-based cafe/ hotel/ club/ event/ theatre/ educational circuit since 1978. His credits include: Stars Restaurant & Bar, the Four Seasons, 21+ years at The Ritz-Carlton and Davies Symphony Hall; 28+ years with the Academy of Art University; SF Academy for the Performing Arts, 1989 Academy Awards... and the list goes on (and on)! Alan is grateful to share in the fellowship at FPCSR and is constantly inspired by everyone's spirit.
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Martha Vujovich | Organist
Martha has more than 30 years of experience as a church musician either as organist or choir director. She is happy to be back at the organ bench playing such a beautiful instrument. Martha graduated from St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota with a B.A. degree in music and has been a lifelong Presbyterian. She is looking forward to sharing her love of Baroque and French organ repertoire with the congregation. Martha and her husband, Jim Gibbs, have two high school boys who attend Redwood High School.”
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