Dr. Russell Wagoner, Musical Director

Dr. Wagoner is a veteran teacher of the South Orangetown Central School District. Russell currently directs six choral ensembles at Tappan Zee High School, in addition to teaching Interactive Music (Music Theory plus), Choral Conducting, and the Singing Actor. He has directed numerous high school musical productions and is also the Music Director and Organist for Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church.

Dr. Wagoner holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Boston University, a Masters of Music in Choral Conducting from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and a Bachelors of Arts from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana.

Tracy Dobelle, Accompanist 


Tracey Dobelle is a pianist, educator, flutist, and accomplished accompanist from Rockland County, NY. She received her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education from Ithaca College.  She is currently teaching choral and instrumental music at the middle and high school levels in the Nanuet School District.  Tracy is also the organist at The Chapel of St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in Tomkins Cove.

Sara Beth Silverstein, Assistant Conductor


Sara Beth is the K-5 General Music & Chorus teacher at Valley Cottage Elementary School in the Nyack Union Free School District.  She received her Bachelor of Music from The Crane School of Music.