Artistic Director

David Vanderbout

David Vanderbout is honored to build upon the Chorale’s mission of enriching our community through high-quality and diverse chorale performances in his role as Artistic Director.

In addition to serving as the Chorale’s Artistic Director, David is the Director of Choral Music at Jesuit High School, where he enjoys working with students to discover and foster a passion for choral music and build community.

David received his Master of Music in Choral Conducting and Bachelor of Music in Music Education from California State University, Sacramento. In addition to his teaching duties, David performs regularly as a soloist and in ensembles throughout the region.

Accompanist

Megan Kilpatrick

Meagan Kilpatrick holds a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance from CSUS and a Master’s of Arts from NYU. Her primary piano teachers were Richard Cionco (CSUS) and Eduardus Halim (NYU). Ms. Kilpatrick also holds a teaching credential in Waldorf Education from Rudolf Steiner College. 

Currently, she is accompanist for Shepherd of the Sierra - a wonderful Presbyterian Church in Loomis - Camellia Waldorf School’s Eurythmy program, and the River City Chorale.

Ms. Kilpatrick volunteers at Three Sisters Farm in West Sacramento one day per week and hopes to someday formally study Art History. 

She is mother to two young wonderful human beings and wife to her wonderful partner, Clayton.