Our Team
Lynn Ryan
Lynn Ryan began reading music before she learned how to read English. A lifelong musician, she loves to bring the power and joy of music to singers and audiences alike! Lynn is a skilled conductor, soprano, pianist, and horn player – in addition to whatever instrument is lying around!
She has taught in Great Falls for the past fourteen years. As director of the C.M. Russell High School Choirs for ten years she developed a thriving program, leading the Chanteur Choir to four northwest regional conference performances and national recognition as finalists for the American Prize in Choral Music. Currently Lynn enjoys teaching 5th and 6th grade instrumental music at seven different elementary schools. She frequently guest conducts and adjudicates choral music all over the Pacific Northwest.
Lynn earned her bachelor’s degree in K-12 Choral Music Education from Pacific Lutheran University, her Master of Music degree in Choral Conducting from Northern Arizona University, and Doctor of Education from St. Leo University in Tampa, Florida.
Outside of school she plays piano and handbells at her church and frequently collaborates with her choral director husband, Patrick. Together they have three children who are budding musicians themselves!
Artistic Director
Jenn Cantley
Jennifer Cantley currently teaches K-6 elementary general music in Great Falls, working with approximately 800 students each week. She has a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in education. In her nineteen years of teaching, she has taught elementary general music, middle school choir and general music, and high school choir. She has also conducted the Montana Youth Sing festival, served as a vocal adjudicator for Montana district music festivals, and adjudicated both the NATS and GFMTA solo festivals.
Mrs. Cantley is an active choral musician and voice teacher in Great Falls. In addition to maintaining a private studio, she has also performed with a local gospel choir, the GF Symphonic Chorale, and the Electric City Chorale. She also serves on the board of directors for the GF Theater Company and is a music director for the theater company during their summer season.
Youth Chorus Director
Pat Ryan
Patrick Ryan is the assistant director of the Electric City Chorale, serves on the board of the Choral Union, and a choral director at Great Falls High School, where he leads a thriving program of seven choirs and over 200 students. Patrick is a Past-President of Northwest Region of the American Choral Directors Association, and of the Montana Choral Directors Association. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Pacific Lutheran University and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from Northern Arizona University.
Outside his professional life, Patrick enjoys officiating football and basketball for the Montana Officials Association, hiking and climbing in Glacier National Park, and spending time with his wife Lynn and their three wonderful children.
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