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Paul McNeff, Founder - Received his B.A. degree from CSULB in Choral/Vocal Music, M.A. degree from CSUF in vocal performance and did doctoral course work at USC in choral conducting. Additionally, he has studied with many of the leading choral conducting pedagogues of our day, including Robert Shaw, Roger Wagner, and Paul Salamunovich. He has performed professionally with Opera Pacific, Irvine Camerata, L.A. Master Chorale, Pacific Chorale, Master Chorale of Orange County and the Robert Shaw Festival Singers. He has consistently led his choirs in performances that have inspired audiences throughout the world. Paul has also served as Director of Choral Ministries at the Crystal Cathedral where he led the Hour of Power Choir before a weekly television audience of 20 million. In 1997 he founded KidSingers' , an inner-city, after-school youth chorus for at risk kids in Santa Ana in grades 3 - 12. He is currently minister of music at First Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana, where the KidSingers' often perform their concerts. Beverly McNeff, Co-Founder - "Mrs. Cool"! With a degree in theater arts from Portland State University in Oregon, Beverly was a talent agent in Hollywood and brings years of professional performance experience to the KidSingers' program. "Mrs. Cool" (as she is known by the kids) provides the children with the training they need to not only perform well but to increase their skills in self-esteem and confidence. In 1978, Beverly founded Miracle Distribution Center, a non-profit organization which acts as a world-wide connecting hub for "A Course in Miracles" students. She lectures internationally on the Course and is notable for her practical approach to daily living based on Course principles. She is married to KidSingers' Founder, Paul McNeff, and they live in Anaheim Hills with their son Jeffrey. Crystal Hosea, Instructor - Now in her second season with KidSingers' , Miss Crystal brings her advanced skills in music conducting and vocal training and will be working with ACT 1. Miss Crystal earned Bachelors Degree in Choral Vocal Music and single subject teaching credential from the CSULB. She also has earned advanced-proficient in the Kodaly methodology and possesses an in depth understanding of the art of singing. Jennifer Srisamai, Instructor - Now in her second year with KidSingers' and working with ACT 1, Miss Jennifer has earned her B.M. in choral-vocal music education and vocal performance. Jen also is the choral director at Bishop Amat High School in Bellflower, CA. Dalyn Sale-Whaley, Instructor - is a senior music education major at California State University, Long Beach. Along with KidSingers' , Dalyn has taught elementary music in Long Beach and Buena Park. She has performed with the Chamber, University, and 49er Choirs at Long Beach State, and has toured around the United States and Europe singing choral music. She is currently conducting the 49er chorus as the student conductor/section leader and is working toward a senior vocal recital in the fall. She studies privately with Maria Lazarova.

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