Jerusalem Singers was started in May of 1996, by Pete Deshler. The purpose of the group was to create an ensemble that people of different ages and singing experience could gather together to perform quality choral music at a superior level. In 1998, the Jerusalem Singers began collecting canned food for the New Bethany Ministries in Bethlehem, PA as part of our community service efforts. Since 2003, the group has also been performing a benefit concert for the American Cancer Society at the end of every season. The Jerusalem Singers recorded a CD of original music by Pete Deshler, Matthew Hill, and John Shilanskas to celebrate our 10th season in 2005. The group continues to perform throughout the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
Director's Bio:
Pete Deshler received a Bachelors of Science in Music Education from West Chester University in 1997 where he performed in the W.C.U. Concert Choir under the direction of both Dr. Donald Nally and Dr. David DeVenney. Upon graduating Pete took an assistant band director's position at Freedom High School, in Bethlehem, PA, until receiving a choral position at Easton Area High School in 1998. Pete received his Master in Music Education from West Chester University in 2003, where he studied voice under Alan Wagner. Since graduating Pete has performed with Lehigh Choral Arts, Twin Rivers Choral Society and as a soloist with his wife Marisa. Mr. Deshler has also been the director of the Western Salisbury Union Church Men's Choir, the Western Salisbury Union Church Summer Concert Series, and the assistant conductor of the Twin River Choral Society. He is also an avid composer and is currently studying music composition under Dr. Larry Lipkis.
For more information on Pete go to: www.petedeshler.com
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