Performing original songs with Calliope Feminist Choir, Athens, Ohio, 2023. Photo by Brian Scharfenberg.
2011 Young Alumni Creativity Award, Otterbein University
2006 Johnny Mercer Power of the Popular Song Workshop Fellow, Northwestern University
2004 Melodious Accord Composition Fellow with Alice Parker, Berkshires, MA
2001 Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar to Leeds, England
photo by Becca J.R. Lachman. *Thanks to Bruce Dalzell.
Lyricist Work:
”Could It Be That God Is Singing?” hymn text in Voices Together hymnal, 2020.
Singer-Songwriter Experience:
Dew (original songs, 1999, self-released)
Homemade Candles (original songs, 2003, self-released)
10+ years of experience performing for local music scenes & festivals
(Musical) Theater Roles (community & regional):
Hodel in Fiddler on the Roof; Wendy in Peter Pan; Rosemary in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying; Lena Lamont in Singin' in the Rain; Emily in Our Town; Robin in Godspell
strange light (photo), performance group with husband Michael Lachman (original music and covers)
Choral Experience:
Otterbein University Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble
University of Leeds Choral Union (Leeds, England)
Columbus Symphony Orchestra Chorus, Columbus OH
Seattle Peace Chorus
Ohio University Singers
Calliope Feminist Choir, Athens OH
Professional Experience:
Vocalist for weddings, parties, and choral section leader
Adjunct instructor for songwriting, music theory
Private teacher (composition, voice, playing piano by ear)