Chorus Director Beth Kirchhoff, a native Kansan, has worked extensively in the Pacific Northwest as an opera coach, accompanist, recitalist, and chamber musician. She is the Chorusmaster for the Seattle Opera after serving as Assistant to George Fiore for several years. Beth has also worked for Opera Northwest, Pro Musica, Opera-by-the-Book, and was Asst. Music Director for Tacoma Opera. She is currently also Music Director for the opera program at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. Ms. Kirchhoff holds a degree in Piano Performance from Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas and a MM in choral conducting from Western Washington University. She shares her life with Loren Lukens, ceramic artist, and daughter Claire.