Leadership
INTERIM DIRECTOR
The Colombia Chorale is currently in a year of transition following the 23 year tenure of Mike Hibbett. Our Interim Director for the 2023-2024 season will be Dan Jackson. We are thrilled to work with him, and are anticipating a vibrant and exciting season under his exceptional leadership.
Dan Jackson M.M. is a local Wenatchee legend, having directed the choral programs at Wenatchee High School for 30 years. Under his leadership, they toured in the US and Europe and achieved statewide and national awards for choral excellence and music theater productions. He recently coached the male acapella cast of the Music Theatre Wenatchee production “All Is Calm”to rave reviews.
ACCOMPANIST & COMPOSER
Ron Lodge, born and raised in Wenatchee, has spent most of his life accompanying school and church choirs, soloists and ensembles, and participated in the outstanding choral programs at Wenatchee High School and Wenatchee Valley College. Ron studied piano with Pauline Lieb and Joy Henderson in Wenatchee, and with Gwendolyn Harper at Eastern Washington University. He is currently staff Organist & Accompanist at Faith Presbyterian Church, and accompanies students and choirs at Eastmont High School. Affiliated with the Columbia Chorale since 1985, Ron has served as choir member, soloist, music composer and arranger, board member, board president and program editor. Ron became the Chorale's accompanist in the fall of 2001. He has arranged and composed a number of choral works specifically for the Chorale.
Director Emeritus
Dr. Mike Hibbett directed the Columbia Chorale from 1999 to 2023, and has maintained a dedicated career in music education, church music, and performance for over 30 years. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Under his guidance, the Columbia Chorale reached its current level of excellence and while retired as director, he hopes to remain a vital part of the Wenatchee choral community. Thank you, Dr Mike, for all your years of outstanding service!
Chorale Board
Jean Butler - President
Shelley Sargur - Vice President
Ruth Dagg - Past President
Rhonnie Craven - Secretary
Larry Maloney - Treasurer
Timmee Keys - Concerts Coordinator
Phil Greg - Membership
Becky Fishburn - Public Relations
Kate Gregg - Board