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Michaela F. McDonald, Director of Children’s Ministries Michaela McDonald oversees the Church School at Village Church and sits on the Board of Christian Education. She holds a Certificate of Ministerial Training with a special interest in Missions. She previously served as Director of Children's Ministries at Old First Church, UCC, in Springfield, MA. She is a certified Massachusetts teacher with over 10 years of public and private school teaching experience. |
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David R. Carrier, Director of Music David Carrier holds graduate degrees in both organ performance and choral conducting from the New England Conservatory of Music. In addition to playing the organ at Sunday worship and directing the Senior Choir, David is Music Director at Temple Shalom of Newton, and Music Director of the Newton Choral Society. David has just recorded a CD of Bach works on the church's Rieger organ, entitled Bach in the Village. Email David if you wish to order a copy. |
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Kevin J. McDonald,Director of Youth Music Kevin McDonald completed his doctoral coursework in Choral Music Education from the Hartt School of Music in West Hartford, CT. He also holds degrees in music education and performance from the University of New Hampshire and the University of Idaho. He has extensive experience in church performance as conductor, soloist, and instrumentalist. He is also Choral Director at Wellesley High School. |
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Linda Harding, Director of Cherub Choir Linda Harding has been a member of Village Church for 25 years. Twelve years ago she founded the Cherub Choir for kindergarteners and first and second graders, and she volunteers her time to direct the group. Linda also sings in the Senior Choir. |
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Jodi M. Hitzhusen, Music Director for First Worship Jodi Hitzhusen graduated from New England Conservatory with a Master of Music in Vocal Performance. She is a classically trained vocalist and pianist with a rich background in contemporary Christian music. |