Mrs. Kelly Bishop
Kelly Bishop
Voice, Piano @ GFCS, LCCS | Master TeacherMrs. Bishop is a newly retired choral director (Oklahoma and Texas) and currently teaches private voice and piano. In her 29 years of experience as choral director, her choir members placed in all state, all region, and all district choirs. Her choirs consistently made sweepstakes at UIL with soloists and ensembles regularly advancing to state. Several of her soloists are in the UIL Book of Champions.
Mrs. Bishop has had several students graduate to become music educators. She was elected by her teaching peers as “Teacher of the Year” in Boswell, Oklahoma. Mrs. Bishop has produced many musicals over the year including The Sound of Music, Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz, Grease to name a few.
Mrs. Bishop studied with the late Pablo Pedraza and Dr. Walter Britt, as well as Grant Williams (at NTSU). Mrs. Bishop currently sings with The Singing Women of Texas. Previously, she was a member of The Singing Churchwomen of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Shakespearean Theater. Her vocal talents have earned numerous lead roles in professional, community and university musical and opera roles such as Maria in The Sound of Music, Maria in West Side Story, title in Madame Butterfly, Mimi in La Boheme, Queen of the Night in The Magic Flute and Alice Ford in Falstaff as well as other roles.
Kelly Bishop is married to John and they have two children and two grandchildren. She is excited to work with students as they learn about their voice and begin their piano studies as well as prepare for contests, auditions, and develop confidence in their skills. When she is not teaching music she enjoys spending time with her husband John and her children Matt and Pricilla, and Jessica and her grandchildren.
Mrs. Bishop holds a Bachelor's in Vocal Music (1984) from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a Masters in Music Education (1990) and is a member of TMEA, TCDA, TPSMEA, and NATS.
Ms. Abby DelCristo
Abigail "Abby" Del Cristo
Voice, Worship Leading @ GFCS
Voice, Worship Leading @ GFCS
Born in the little town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Abigail found the longing of her need for God's love and of His presence through the gift of music and worship! At the age of 8 years old, she found this deep cry of expressed love back to the Lord through singing!.
As her family moved to Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 11 years old, her journey as a vocalist continued. She began classical training in middle school, and was propelled into continued training in her high school and college years. She has developed a passion for excellent musicianship that glorifies the Lord, and the freedom of expression found in singing and musical theatre!
Ms. Del Cristo is a worship leader and songwriter in the DFW area. After graduating from UTA (class of 2019), she founded Roaring Voice Studios, where her mission is to help singers find their unique Roar! She has spent the past 8 years serving at Gateway Church as a Worship Leader for youth, children, and adults. Though she has pursued classical training in voice (12+ years), she also has pursued musical theater and popular training for voice for the past 5 years.
Ms. Del Cristo has performed with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and Texas Ballet Theatre during her affiliation with UTA's A Capella choir. She played the lead role of "Moana" in Gateway Church's production of Chasing Lights in 2017 and the role of "Jungle Citizen" in Seussical in 2021! She has a rich history in All-Region and All-State competitions and has performed in the 2016 Texas All-State Women's Chorus.
In 2021, Ms. Del Cristo released her first single "Holy Pursuit" and her first EP "With My Whole Heart". Abigail's pursuit of her life is to know and glorify the Lord, and to lead her students in this life of Worship! She firmly believes that every person is so uniquely made by the Lord and her desire is to see her students at RockPrep discover how unique the Lord has made them!
Ms. Del Cristo holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Music Business (2019) from the University of Texas at Arlington.
For more information on Ms. Del Cristo's music, you can visit her website here : https://www.abbydelcristo.com
Josh Miller
Josh Miller
Voice, Piano, Guitar @ GFCS, LCCS
Voice, Piano, Guitar @ GFCS, LCCS
Josh had music in his life at every stage of his small-town south Louisiana upbringing. Singing with the radio, marching in drumline, leading with worship teams and gathering with friends to harmonize. By the time he finished high school, he was ready to pursue a degree in music.
In college, his love for music deepened along with his trust in Jesus. In 2018, he founded a band called Levi Square, a group of unique and extraordinary musicians. Levi Square was like a family until Covid.
After graduation, Josh followed God's lead and moved to Fort Worth, Texas. Shortly after starting seminary, God asked him to follow the Call to teach. As a result, Levi Square was reborn as a ministry to teach music to students and families.
Today, Josh continues to invite new students into his teaching ministry, Levi Square. Josh and his lovely bride, Gretchen are on a mission together to bring a love for God through the Arts to students of every age. Josh remains true to the call of teaching students to be excellent, unique and extraordinary in their music.
Josh holds a Bachelors of Arts in Music and Worship Leadership from Louisiana College (2020). Areas of musical training include: guitar, vocal harmony, ukulele, piano and classical voice.
Ms. Cathryn McHenry
Cathryn McHenry
Voice, Worship Leading
Voice, Worship Leading
Cathryn's primary ambition From her earliest memory was to be an expert vocalist. She wrote her first original song at an early age. Her creativity and love of singing fueled her passion to become a professional musician and voice teacher.
Although Cathryn suffered from stage fright in her early experiences, she soon learned that God would be with her and would help her in all things.
Her private vocal training began in fourth grade with Katsumi Hagiwara. Cathryn was also actively involved in musical theater through her church and attended musical camps throughout her childhood. In high school, she received private classical training in voice from Lanisa Keith.
In college, Cathryn drove home every Wednesday to lead worship for her church youth group. Following her service in the Navy, she moved to Hollywood and studied private voice from Griffith Frank, an award-winning singer and RIAA certified multi-platinum songwriter. Mr. Frank's voice was made famous on the soundtrack of the musical Nine.
Currently, Cathryn leads worship at Covenant Life Church (Sunday and for the youth group). She is also a recording artist, having recorded vocals for a musical theatre project with Griffith Frank and a professional choir. Cathryn is currently recording a project in a Fort Worth Studio featuring her original songs.
As an experienced classroom teacher, she enjoys helping students realize their potential and grow deeper in their worship through the development of their talents and skills.
Cathryn holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Early Childhood Studies from California Baptist University and a Master's in Psychology from Brandman University.
Jamie Kirby
Jamie Kirby
Voice, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Songwriting, Worship Leading
Jamie grew up the oldest son in a military family (USAF). After many moves (three schools in 1st grade), transitions (four different colleges), changes (staff worship leader/pastor at four churches), and careers (percussionist, guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer, studio owner, business owner, touring/recording artist, pastor & teacher); he now enjoys the simple life of teaching music and raising two beautiful girls (Emily & Hannah) with Jessica (his lovely bride of 26 years).
Jamie holds a Master's of Music in Music Composition (1997) from Oklahoma City University.
Voice, Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Songwriting, Worship Leading
Jamie grew up the oldest son in a military family (USAF). After many moves (three schools in 1st grade), transitions (four different colleges), changes (staff worship leader/pastor at four churches), and careers (percussionist, guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer, studio owner, business owner, touring/recording artist, pastor & teacher); he now enjoys the simple life of teaching music and raising two beautiful girls (Emily & Hannah) with Jessica (his lovely bride of 26 years).
Jamie holds a Master's of Music in Music Composition (1997) from Oklahoma City University.
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