Director Hannah Chapman, a native of Dahlonega, GA,comes from a musically gifted family. She graduated in Music from the University of North Georgia in 2009. Her creativity knows no bounds, as she is an accomplished singer with the Lanier Camber Singers, a writer, composer and director of full-length dramas and children's musicals, and a talented accompanist and instructor in both piano and voice.
Her productions have been given by the Holly Performance Academy, Mello Drama, and area churches. Most of all, Hannah enjoys working with young people, and is thrilled to see them reach their full potential when combining their musical gifts with steadfast commitment and hard work. The Lanier Young Singers are in excellent hands with Hannah Chapman! Accompanist and Administrator Michael Henry started singing in children's choirs at age 3, and accompanying groups at age 10. A music graduate of Murray State University and Baylor University, he has served Gainesville's First Presbyterian Church as Director of Music Ministry since 1992. In addition, he served as an officer with the ProMusica Concert Series, bringing quality classical music to our area's adult and student audiences. During the 90s he sand with select choruses in Atlanta and New York under the direction of the legendary Robert Shaw. Michael is extremely grateful for the many gifted teachers and music leaders who have enriched his life over the years, and is excited beyond words at the prospect of launching the Lanier Young Singers! He is a member of the American Choral Directors Association, Choristers Guild, and the Presbyterian Association of Musicians.
