Sing Omaha

Sono via ~ East & west

Sono Via means "music exploration.” Sing Omaha’s K–3rd grade ensembles focus on teaching children to sing in-tune using unison, two-part, and round-style singing. Sono Via also offers students an opportunity to play pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments, providing a broad and diverse range of learning opportunities and a firm foundation of basic musical skills.

ABOUT THE DIRECTORS

Nicole Chapman ~ SONO VIA WEST

Nicole Chapman is a K-5th grade music teacher and choir director at Holling Heights Elementary with Millard Public Schools in Omaha, NE. Nicole is also the enrichment class coordinator at Holling Heights, arranging after-school opportunities in the areas of art, theater, dance, technology, and music. In addition to her role at Holling Heights, Nicole directs the 3-6th grade choir at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church in Omaha.

Nicole attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 2003. She is currently finishing her Master’s degree in Music, and also holds Level 1 and Level II Orff Certification from UNL.

Nicole serves as the Elementary/General Music Affairs Chair for the Nebraska Music Educators Association (NMEA), and has published multiple music education articles in the Nebraska Music Educator magazine. Nicole is an active member in the National Association for Music Education (MENC), the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA), American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), and the Chorister’s Guild.

Performing is another passion for Nicole. She is currently in her sixth season singing with the Opera Omaha chorus. Nicole is also an active performer on flute, recorder, and guitar, and she is excited to be joining Sing Omaha’s ‘Canticum’ this year.

Lynda laird ~ SONO VIA east

Lynda Laird has been a music teacher for the Bellevue Public Schools district since 2005, and is currently teaching at Logan Fontenelle Middle School where she teaches choir, general music, show choir, and music for special populations. She conducts the Bellevue Public Schools Saturday Chorus for students in 5th and 6th grade, and the Logan Fontenelle Summer Chorus program.

Lynda earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance from Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska, and a Masters of Music degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While completing her master’s degree, Lynda made several appearances in the University of Nebraska Opera program. She has completed two levels of the Orff Schulwerk teacher training at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In addition to her teaching and conducting responsibilities, Lynda serves as a member of the worship team at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE. Lynda is a member of the American Choral Directors Association.