Liz Ziegler

Director

Liz is a lover of all things awesome: adventures, music, nature, and bikes. She is a professional musician and can be seen directing choirs, teaching K-5 music, coaching fitness classes, and singing in her bands. Liz holds a BA in music business and vocal performance, and an MAE in Vocal Music Education.

Kathy Henson

Collaborative Pianist

Kathy Henson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her love of music writing manifested itself at an early age. With the guidance of her music teachers she entered into the State Composition Competition at age 16, where she won second place with her original piano composition "Edge of Silence." Throughout the years she has accompanied many singers and choirs and has played everywhere from local bars to convention concerts and lots of stuff in between. Today you will still find her behind the piano, as a composer, accompanist, vocal coach, choral & musical theater director for several local groups and ensembles in the Twin Cities area.

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Sopranos

Becky E - Soprano, joined 2001: I have performed many seasons with NOTEable Singers, starting with about 9 years, then after a 10-year hiatus to sing with Harmonic Relief show choir with my husband Brady, I decided to come back again! I have always performed; in musical theatre, bands, show choir or TV. I work at UnitedHealth Group as a Sr. Administrative Assistant for Health Equity/ESG Sustainability. I am a Sci Fi/Superhero Geek, my fav hero is Wonder Woman. I LOVE the MN State Fair and the MN Ren Fest, working there at Fest Friends; owned by my sister and her husband. I love to cook and watch food/cooking related shows I can find. I have two spoiled, sweet cats (Tigger and Nala), my favorite people are my family and those I consider to be family!

Cari - Soprano, joined 2023: Cari comes with a professional background in leading business groups. She was the first executive director for uptown Minneapolis and produced events, uptown art fair and uptown jazz fest. Cari and husband moved and lived in Bayfield, Wisconsin where she directed the chamber of commerce and visitors center for 25 years. Cari was a member of the city of lake suite airlines and numerous other courses including the Writtenhouse Singers and Parkinson chorus in Bayfield.

Connie - Soprano, joined 2017: Hi I’m Connie, I like animals. I have 3 cats , I want a dog. I’m pretty much always singing or humming. My favorite colors are red, yellow and blue ( no particular order). My favorite snacks right now would be cheddar cheese popcorn and pretzels dipped in tzatziki sauce.

Deb - Soprano, joined 2021: Deb Pitton has a been a music lover all her life. She sang in high school and college choirs, as well as community choirs in other states. She’s acted and sang in community theater musicals and enjoys sharing the joy of song. A retired college professor, she is happy to find time to add singing back into her life.

Debbie - Soprano, joined 2021: After raising 7 children over many decades and enjoying their fine arts, I decided to join some of them for myself! Here I am memorizing, singing, and dancing all at the same time! I want to thank the NOTEable Singers for all their help and patience. Big shout out to my husband and children for all the love and support!

Julie - Soprano, joined 2021: Julie has been singing and performing since she was itty bitty and still loves every minute of it. In addition to singing on her church's worship team, she plays piano, guitar, ukulele, and tenor steel drum with the PanHandlers Steel Drum Band. When she’s not performing, she works as a music therapist at Spero Academy. In her free time, you can usually find her up at the cabin, playing pickleball, or curled up with a good book.

Kenzie - Soprano, joined 2022: Howdy! I’m a 29-year-old Android software engineer at Target HQ living in Bloomington with my boyfriend and 4 kitties! This is my third year in NOTEable Singers, but this time as a soprano! Between growing up in Montevideo, MN, then heading off to college at the College of Saint Benedict in St. Joseph, MN, I’ve participated in many choral experiences, from All-State choir to madrigal choir to honor choir to chamber choir to women’s choir! During my free time, I am often found playing with my hair, makeup, and clothes, retro-gaming, surveying the night sky for meteor showers and auroras, identifying birds and bugs, trying new beers at various breweries, hanging with friends, and cuddling with my cats!

Kris - Soprano, joined 2012: I'm from Bloomington. Music for me was playing piano and later drums in high school and at the U of M bands. I am a retired police officer, and my retirement jobs are teaching Pilates and driver discount classes for seniors. I’ve always loved live theater-especially musicals and did some acting. But I decided I like just singing and dancing better. I love belonging to this group of talented and dedicated women! I like the challenge of learning new music and sharing my love of music with others. My favorite hobbies are gardening, golfing, exercising, making gourmet food and watching my son perform with the Minnesota Opera and other organizations.

Krys - Soprano, joined 2007: Music has always been an important part of my life. I have been singing since I was in elementary school and have been a member of a choir since I was 8 years old. I was a singer at Luther College in the Cathedral and Collegiate choirs. Before joining NOTEable singers I sang with The Northwestern Singers in Austin and the St. Peter Choral Society. I am also a teacher of English Language Learners and enjoy reading and attending Minnesota Twins games.

Lisa - Soprano: Lisa grew up in a small town, where she sang for the school and church choirs. She says that singing with the NOTEables gives her great joy, and a much-needed chance to interact with ‘real people’ (she works from home). Lisa describes herself as a ‘background’ singer, which is convenient, because she typically IS in the back row due to her lofty stature. She has two grown daughters, a senior poodle, and recently added a new puppy to the family. She’s been with the NOTEables for over 10 years, and deeply values the friendships and support this group has brought into her life.

Megan - Soprano: There are many characters in my life story. I am a: daughter, granddaughter, sister, teacher (3rd grade Spanish Immersion) dancer, singer, church volunteer, friend, and so much more. My favorite role is being Auntie Megan to 5 beautiful kiddos! There are many things that I love to do. Wish there was enough time to do all of them! Skiing, reading, laughing, traveling, photography, dancing, singing, playing piano, watching movies, playing games. Music has always been a big part of my life! From dancing around the kitchen while mom was quizzing me on my spelling words, learning to play the piano, listening to my grandpa Al play the concertina, dad playing the oldies on the radio, grandpa Allan teaching me new songs to sing, making up silly songs with my mom and sister, and all my years in school choirs. I don't think I could ever give it up. To many wonderful memories when it comes to music in my life!

Shimin - Soprano, joined 2017: I enjoy music and like to hum along as it brings me joy and comfort. Though I did not have any past choir experience, becoming a member of NOTEables in 2017 was the right choice.  I had to take some breaks to focus on my career but I am happy to be back now. I love learn the songs, practice the dance movement, and perform in the Senior Centers.  Outside of NOTEables, I am a Data Engineer, a member of Traveler's Insurance Company Holiday Choir, and enjoy outdoors and practice Chinese square dance.  I hope you enjoy our music and the connections it brings.  

Mezzos

Anne - Mezzo, joined 2014: I'm excited to be back with Noteable Singers after taking a few years off to focus on family. Singing has always been a passion of mine - whether in a school choir or on the karaoke stage. What I love most about Noteables is creating music alongside such brilliant, supportive women and then sharing that joy with our community. Outside of Noteables, I'm a shelter veterinarian and live with my husband, three kids, two dogs and two cats. In my limited free time, you'll find me bird watching, baking, tackling jigsaw puzzles or getting lost in a good book.

Becky F - mezzo, joined 2025: I have always loved to sing and dance. When I’m not teaching elementary school, you’ll often find me baking, reading, sewing, crafting, or fixing things. I also enjoy going for walks, gardening, and spending quality time with family and friends. My husband and I are proud parents of two wonderful grown children who live in the metro area.

Brenda - Mezzo, joined 2021: I have so much fun making music and busting out sweet moves with these wonderful women! Back in my high school and college days, I loved performing and was very involved with choir and musical theater. After a few sad years of missing music, I started singing again at Beer Choir events in the Twin Cities metro, joined the General Mills corporate choir in 2018, and performed in Theater 301's Hunchback of Notre Dame in 2020. I found the NOTEable Singers in 2021 and I've had a blast ever since! Outside of NOTEables, I work as a software developer, enjoy spending time outdoors, and love singing crazy songs to my dog.

Carolyn - Mezzo, joined 2022: Carolyn is enjoying getting back to singing in a choir with the energetic and supportive ladies of the NOTEables! She has sung in several choirs throughout high school and college, and in various church groups. She taught middle school science for many years at a classical charter school in Minnetonka. Currently she is living her best life as the school's librarian! She enjoys cooking/baking, creative projects, spending time with friends and family, and has recently picked up ukulele. Her husband and three children are her greatest joy!

Jen - Mezzo, joined 2013: Jennifer is so happy to find a group where she could sing and dance every week. When she is not singing and dancing, Jennifer is spending time with her family or caring for animals as a shelter veterinarian. She also enjoys reading, knitting, hiking, and spending time at coffee shops.

Jennifer (Jake) - Mezzo, joined 2019: Jennifer grew up in Bloomington and has been singing most of her life. She has a degree in Social Work but spent most of her Career in HR Management. During her free time she loves reading, performing and spending time with her 3 grandkids.

Joan - Mezzo, joined 2024: Joan is so happy she found the NOTEable singers! She has a long history with music - including piano, flute, oboe, vocals, and most recently, guitar. She was involved in choir from elementary school through college and is very happy to once again have found a fun musical outlet with these amazing women. Joan grew up in Colorado, but has been in Minnesota since 1999. She lives in Becker with her 2 kids.

Katie - Mezzo, joined 2024: Katie is thrilled to get to sing and dance with the talented women of the NOTEable Singers! Born and raised in Wisconsin, she moved to Minnesota after college. Outside of choir, she works as a software developer and enjoys the thriving musical theater community around the Twin Cities.

Laura - Mezzo, joined 2025: I am so happy to be back singing with an all female chorus! Ever since 5th grade (a long time ago) I have been drawn to the performance and experience of singing with others! Thanks for a good friend I found NOTEable singers and cannot wait for the future of the group and singing regularly with such wonderful women! In life I work for a Pediatric group in the west metro, live in Blaine with my fiancé, his kids, and my old dog. I enjoy traveling, cooking, and being with family and friends.

Mary - Mezzo, joined 2010: I've been around music all my life -- my grandparents and great-aunt and uncle sang barbershop quartet, so family holidays were full of piano, banjo and ukulele renditions of old songs. I started playing ukulele in kindergarten; was in school choirs as soon as I was old enough; got my first guitar at age 10; played and sang in various church and school groups all through high school and college. When another show choir mom invited me to join NOTEables, I jumped in and have had a great time since 2010.

Meg - Mezzo, joined 2017: When she's not singing or carrying out the relentless whims of her tiny humans, Meg can be found: (1) Reading. (2) Buying gardening plants her husband seems to think they don't need. (3) Starting new crochet projects while the many old ones gaze on in betrayal from a bag or bin, unfinished as they may stay. (4) Trying to figure out how she might convince her husband that they've always had a cat if she ever figures out where he might have previously overlooked a litter box existing and finds a cat to adopt. (5) Reminding her husband that yes, their tiny humans did give him attitude and yes, it is his own fault because they are throwing his own shade back at him and he owes her for giving her 2 more of his own personality to deal with.

Melanie - Mezzo, joined 2023: My dad gave me a love of math, science and engineering. I landed in technical journalism. My mom gave me a love of music. I landed in piano lessons at the St Louis School of Music by age 7. High school chorale was way too daunting, so I stuck to solo piano until Stanford when I switched to alto saxophone—answering the call to "Come Join the [iconic World's Largest Rock and Roll (Un)Marching] Band." Football 0 Band ♾️ That did it. Their infamy triggered my love affair with amateur ensembles. Opera is my mom's first love but this baby boomer finally found the Note-able Singers, another zany amalgam blending quirk and quality. I love harmonizing with my new fabulously fun family—and it's "All Right Now"! (lsjumb.stanford.edu/about)

Vicki - Mezzo, joined 2022: I am very excited to be joining the NOTEables for another season. I have been singing in choirs since elementary school when I started in Angelica Cantanti. I continued singing throughout my school years which included the JB Singers at Kennedy High School. I work as an Accountant in the private sector after spending much of my career in the non-profit sector. Besides singing I love animals, camping, crafting, and spending time with family and friends.

Sonia - Mezzo, joined 2017: I love to dance and sing, and this group is my outlet for that. Besides music, my other interests are Bible study/discussions, gardening, upcycling projects, crosswords & board games when I have time. And lately my interest has been in philosophy, doing a course in Great Books.

Altos

Bahja - Alto, joined 2024: Bahja joined the choir in 2024 as an alto and is so glad to have found this amazing group of women. Singing has been a passion of hers since childhood. She was always singing growing up and participated in choir during high school. This is her first time singing in a choir as an adult, and she loves making music with such a wonderful group of women each week. She also plays the violin and has been enjoying getting back into it. When she's not singing, Bahja enjoys gardening, hiking, camping, and all things outdoors, true to her Capricorn nature. She also has a love for thrifting, painting, reading, and pottery.

Dani - Alto, joined 2024: Danielle (Dani) runs a municipal animal shelter most of her day and cares for 2 kids, 2 dogs and a husband the rest of the day. Dani has always loved music, growing up with music playing in the house all the time. She was in band and choir from elementary to high school. She played flute and taught herself the alto saxophone as well. In her free time (LOL, what’s that??) she enjoys practicing and performing with the NoteAble Singers, embroidery, cross stitch, diamond dot painting and reading.

Emily - Alto, joined 2022: Emily is excited to be a part of this fabulous group of women! She is an alto and enjoys singing but also loves dancing. She also plays the piano and the flute. Besides music, she enjoys biking, rock climbing, and spending time with friends and family.

Faye - Alto, joined 2021: Faye recently retired as a statistician with the Federal Government and is looking forward to spending more time with her family.

Hannah - Alto: I'm really into animals! In my free time, I like to draw, play the piano, and go to concerts. I love to sing and dance with the NOTEable singers! I always look forward to seeing these epic ladies every week!

Jackie - Alto, joined 2024: I grew up being a part of choir/musicals and it has had a positive impact on my life. Before finding this awesome group, I was part of Hymnus in New Prague, MN. I work in healthcare technology/patient safety. I live with my first husband Scott, our two daughters and our clingy black lab. Outside of regular life obligations, I enjoy going to various classes at my gym, yoga, walks, being in nature, reading, photography, art, wine, listening to podcasts, learning, good food and traveling.

Jani - Alto, joined 2009: My first experience singing with a group was participating in Concert Choir in high school. And then as an adult, in a musical Easter play at church. In 2009 I heard about NOTEable Singers. Combining dancing and singing was very appealing to me. However, I must say singing and dancing at the same time CAN be challenging, but also fun and rewarding. We often take our show on the road to perform at Senior Residences. They make us feel so appreciated. In my spare time I am involved in bible studies and other activities at my church. I also enjoy sewing, crafts, home improvement projects, reading, spending time with friends and family and my cat Paisley. I am so thankful to be a part of this group of wonderful, talented women.

Karen - Alto, joined 2018: I love singing and dancing with this talented and lovely group of ladies. My musical training includes piano, guitar, French horn and choir. I enjoy listening to all types of music, watching theater (opera too), visiting museums and parks, appreciating nature and reading. I love spending time sewing, gardening and crafting.

Kourtney - Alto, joined 2024: Kourtney loves singing and dancing alongside the wonderful women that make up NOTEable Singers! Outside of rehearsal time, she enjoys working with dogs as a certified Fear Free dog trainer. In her free time, she loves exploring the outdoors with her dogs, traveling & learning about other cultures, reading, yoga & meditation, watching scary movies, and spending time with her family & friends. She is also studying to become certified as an Ayurvedic practitioner and looks forward to using this education to help others feel more healthy and balanced.

Lou - Alto, joined 2024: Singing and dancing bring me a lot of joy but I had not done any performing as an adult until I joined the NOTEables. I live in Bloomington with my husband and HS daughter and I have a daughter in college. I work as an career trainer for young adults. I love to be active - ultimate frisbee, volleyball, boxing class and rollerblading.

Renee - Alto, joined 2022: I’m excited for my next season with the NOTEable Singers. Singing and dancing has always been something I truly enjoy and now after 20+ plus years I’m excited to be back at it!! Besides working in the events and marketing field, I am a mom to two amazing teenage daughters.

Sarah - Alto, joined 2019: I spend my days evaluating state-run government programs and the rest of my time hanging out with my wonderful husband and our two adorable kiddos. I am--perhaps literally--the most organized person you will ever meet. I love Zumba, yoga, soccer, reading, the outdoors and--of course--music. Singing and dancing with the lovely ladies of the NOTEable Singers always brightens my day.

Members on Leave

Jenny - Mezzo: Jenny is a native of northern Minnesota but has lived in the Twin Cities area for over 45 years. She had spent most of her career working in the financial area of the education industry and is now retired. She enjoys singing very much and has participated in various choirs over the years. Jenny currently resides in Eagan, MN, with her orange tabby cat named Waldo. She enjoys singing, bowling on a bowling league once a week and spending time with her friends. She is looking forward to the spring season of choir after being on leave and being a part of the show.

Angela - Alto: Angela has enjoyed singing alto in choirs in High School, College and multiple choirs in the Twin Cities. This is Angela's first season with the NOTEable Singers and her first experience with a Show Choir. "If I'd known how much fun singing and dancing with the NOTEable Singers would be, I'd have joined a long time ago." Within the past year, Angela also sang with the Dakota Valley Symphony & Chorus and Plymouth Congregational Church Chapel Singers.

Amanda M - Alto: Amanda joined the Noteables in the spring of 2024. She has loved to sing since childhood, and previously sang with other community choirs. As a pediatric neurologist, she knows that music is good for the soul, and the brain too. She also enjoys, knitting, reading, and world travel. She cares for babies, children, and teens with diagnoses, ranging from seizures to stroke, and cerebral palsy to multiple sclerosis.

Lori - Alto: I was born and raised in beautiful Bloomington and am thrilled to be singing with my “Sisters”; I cherish the friendships we share! It has been so rewarding to watch NOTE-able Singers expand under our new energetic leadership. They know how to create so many new opportunities, songs and choreography all of which attract both new members and audiences! I have 2 darling dachshunds who keep me happily busy during my “down” time.

Theresa - Soprano: I enjoy collaborating with such a hard working and talented group of women. I grew up in Bloomington and have enjoyed singing my whole life. I sing with our contemporary worship team, and assist in directing the children’s Praise Club at my church. I can often be found supporting my kids and husband at their various endeavors. I love dogs and the beauty and struggles of life. My motto to strive for is “work hard and be kind”

Annette - Alto, joined 2014: I was in Choir in Junior High and until I joined NOTEable singers, I wasn't in any other choir. I played the violin in Orchestra through High School and some in College. My niece is a member of NOTEable singers and she invited me to join and so I did in 2014-15 season. I love it. I never imagined being in a show choir and I enjoy it thoroughly.