Jennifer Rawson

Artistic Director and Tour Choir Director

Jenny Rawson, mezzo-soprano, received a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Theory and a Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Georgia, studying under Dr. Lewis Neilson and Dr. Gregory Broughton.  Ms. Rawson’s conducting career includes positions at North Springs High School, a performing arts magnate school in Fulton County, and the Kennesaw Mountain High School Choral Program.  For twelve years, Ms. Rawson has conducted the Georgia Regional Girls Choir, a premier girls choir in North Georgia, which has toured throughout the United States and Europe under her direction, performing in Italy, Spain, Canada, Washington D.C., San Diego, Boston, San Francisco, the Governor’s Mansion and the Biltmore Estate.  Ms. Rawson has been a member and frequent soloist with The Atlanta Singers under the direction of David Brensinger for twelve years and has had past positions with The Atlanta Symphony Chorus, The Atlanta Symphony Chamber Chorus, and The Robert Shaw Singers under the direction of Robert Shaw.  Her enthusiasm is contagious and her high energy, animation, and creativity combine to make GRGC a fun, as well as educational, experience for all the girls.

Karen Lupton

Apprentice Choir Director

Karen Lupton is a Pennsylvania native who has been living in Atlanta since receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance from Eastern University.  She is an active soprano soloist with The Michael O’Neal Singers, The Michael O’Neal Chamber Singers and the Capitol City Opera Company.  She is thrilled to be working with the girls of The Georgia Regional Girls Apprentice Choir.

Linda Green McKenzie

GRGC Accompanist

Linda Green graduated cum laude from Jacksonville University with a Bachelor of Music Education degree.  She has taught in public schools and served as Director of Music, Accompanist, Handbell Director, Children’s Choir Director/Coordinator, Praise Band Director and Worship Planner at churches in Florida and Georgia.  Presently, she is on staff at Sixes United Methodist Church in Canton, Georgia.  Linda also teaches private piano lessons and accompanies several high school choirs, district festivals, honor choruses, workshops and Little Theater musicals in North Georgia.

Catherine Sandhage

Executive Director

Catherine is a graduate of The University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in American Cultural Studies.  She also studied at The Gemological Institute of America, where she earned the Graduate Gemologist Certificate and the Jewelry Retail Management Certificate.  She worked for several years in the jewelry industry.  While making full time parent her priority, Catherine held several part time jobs including Pre-K teacher, select soccer team administrator and retail sales associate.  She has also given many volunteer hours for school activities, PTA, and church organizations.  She has lived in Roswell since 2003, is married to Ken and has a daughter, Eryn, a GRGC alum, and two sons, Kyle and Christopher.  While her daughter was an active GRGC choir member, Catherine served as a GRGC Board member for 3 years, organizing the 2006 Tour to Montreal and Quebec.  She is excited to serve the choir in her role as Executive Director.