Executive Director: Melissa Payton

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Melissa Payton graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a degree in Vocal Performance. Shortly after graduation, she joined The Bach Society as their Soprano Young Artist in 2004 and continues to sing in the Chorus today as a Principal Singer. Melissa accepted the position of Executive Director in the Spring of 2013 and is excited about contributing to the success of the organization in her role. A native of Florissant, Missouri, Melissa now resides with her husband and daughter in Olivette.

Assistant Executive Director: Danielle Feinstein

Danielle Feinstein joined the administrative team of The Bach Society as the Young Artist Program Manager in 2022 and has been singing with the chorus since 2014. She has a Vocal Performance degree from Webster University and continues to perform around the St. Louis area. Having previously worked for several other local arts non-profits, Danielle is very excited to put her knowledge to work for The Bach Society. A native of Creve Coeur, Danielle and her partner now reside in Overland. 

Chorus Librarian: Samantha Arten
Stage Manager: David Cox
Bach Talk Host & Producer: Ron Klemm

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Anne von der Heydt, Chair

Megan Flaskamper, Vice Chair/Secretary

Andrew V. Wuellner, Treasurer

Scott MacDonald, Chorus President

Stephen Bolen

Jason Bryles

Janet Chavers

John Michael Clear

Carol Commerford

William Doub

Keith Fredlund

Becky Hauk

Barry Kirk

Doug Kouba

Mark Lawson

Linda Lee

Nicole Merlo

Suzanne Palmer

Mark Pye

Sheila Shahpari

Ben Stotler

Matthew Wheeler

Robert Will

Douglas Wilton

Shephali Wulff

ADVISORY COUNCIL

Barbara Brinkman

Anne Carman

Jeanene Dugan

Catherine Edwards

David Erwin

Todd Harper

Roisin Hughes

Ron Klemm

Deane H. Looney

Eleanor Mullin

Cynthia Murdoch

Alayne Smith

Harley Smith

Marjorie Smith

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