We are so blessed with wonderful teacher/musicians who want to help in our school. Besides excellence in skill, we commend them because worshiping God is so important to them, helping blend skill and purpose of high value. There are decades of experience in teaching and leading / being on worship teams to draw from. Not only that, but all have multiple areas of expertise to share. Here is a brief synopsis of their skills and links to other information.
Guitar, Theory, Musicianship - Jennifer Boltz
Jennifer comes to us from New England. She is a multi-talented young lady, able to play, direct, set up and run Audio/Visual systems ... you name it. And we love her being a part of us. She began studying piano and french horn in the 4th grade and continued to add musical instruments as the years have gone by.
Education
1990 - Bachelor of Muisc from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA in Music Education
1996 - Master of Music Education (M.M.Ed) from Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX.
Currently enrolled in Ed.S. (Educational Specialist) in Educational Leadership from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA.
Professional Experience
1990-1994 - Hicksville High School, NY - Taught everything from Concert
band, percussion ensemble, IB Music Theory, IB Music History, Beginning
piano class, Marching band, and Sight singing.
1996- 98 - Reagan HS, Austin ISD. Head Band Director
1998 - 2002 - St. Stephen's Episcopal School, Director of Bands - grades 6 - 12
2003 - present - O.Henry Middle School, Austin ISD, Symphonic band, jazz band and beginning brass instructor.
Drums, Theory, Musicianship - Whitney Crowley
Whitney is a graduate of Vanderbilt and University of Texas. She is a band director, musician, plays in a band (named Blubere) and a vital part of the Hope Chapel worship team. She loves teaching and worshiping and working with teams.
Professional Experience
Vanderbilt University 1999 - Bachelor of Music in Musical Arts
The University of Texas at Austin 2002 - Master of Music in Music Education and TX teacher certificate
Currently Murchison Middle School - Director of Bands 2009
Associate Director of Bands 2001-2009
BluBere - band - performed as drummer, vocalist, and other instruments
Hope Chapel - Worship Team member 2000-present
Private Lesson Instructor for Flute, Guitar and Percussion
Recording - worked on albums for Deb Dorman, Dom Levesque, and BluBere projects
Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Musicianship - Matt LaCour
Matt attended Texas State University and graduated with a Jazz Studies
degree. While in School he had many opportunities to play in
different worship bands around the University. He has also played professionally in Austin and San Antonio. He has taught private lessons and is currently on staff with Austin House of Prayer leading worship and working with
youth.
Professional Experience
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies, Texas State Universtiy
Eight years of performing in professional bands
4 years of private tutoring
7 years of playing in worship bands
1 1/2 years leading worship in a harp and bowl setting
Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Band Musicianship - Jason Birdwell
Jason is a one who has grown up before our eyes. His family and church community (Red River Church) have partnered with Hope Chapel for many years. We think Jason is one of the finest and we are honored to have him work with us.
Education- May 2007- Bachelor of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin
Professional Experience
Ten years experience recording/producing multi-track studio and live concert music.
Performed live music in Austin in original projects (Atomic Alive, The Lindsay Wells Band, The Charla Corn Band, Three Year Charm and more), cover projects(The Band in Black, Acoustic Avenue, wedding/dance). Jason has performed with acts such as Earle Pool Ball, The Apologetix, Sounds Under Radio,Buzz Cason, Ember, and more.
Has formally lead worship bands for over 7 years, including a staff worship leader position at Red River Church since July 2006.
Pioneered a monthly youth workshop teaching children ages 12+ guitar, bass guitar,trapset drumming, piano and vocal harmony techniques to be used in a live band setting, while working at Red River Church.
Over 5 years formal/informal counseling with students of all ages (5-17, as well as college students) at Red River Church, Burnet Middle School,foster children with The Bair Foundation, and college ministry Hope Student Life.
Vocal Training - Laurie Winckel
I am a native Austin-ite and a graduate of McCallum High School. I have been married for over 17 years and my husband and I have two very active boys, ages 16 & 12. I am a member and serve at Shoreline Christian Center. Other than teaching, I enjoy singing (obviously), composing music, interior design, traveling, spending lots of time with my family and friends but some of my most favorite things are watching one son play baseball or attend his band concerts and watch the other participate in his ROTC events.
Professional Experience
BA Music, Texas State Univ., 1987, All Level Teaching certified in state of Texas
Major instrument is voice, but teaches piano and dance as well
21 years teaching experience, 18 in choir and voice
1994 - founded Christian Youth Choral Society of Austin
Debbie grew up in Oklahoma, graduated from Philips University in Enid, Oklahoma, moved to Austin after marrying Jack. She and Jack have one son, Jeffrey. Deb loves to sing, play piano and write worship songs. She has produced one CD of original songs and has more which are yet to be recorded. She is currently a contributing team member for a project at Austin Graduate School of Theology to produce a psalter, Timeless, for use in corporate worship and in personal study and devotion.
Professional Experience
BA, Religious Education and Sociology, Phillips University
Jack is honored to be connecting the dots for all of these wonderful friends and co-laborers in the Kingdom. Jack is overwhelmed with passion for many things. He has filled many roles in the life of Hope Chapel, most recently being senior pastor. He stepped down from that position July 2008 and continues to pursue God and love the body of Christ. Mostly, Jack is a worshiper. In these days, the call to mix worship and intercession is very loud.
Jennifer comes to us from New England. She is a multi-talented young lady, able to play, direct, set up and run Audio/Visual systems ... you name it. And we love her being a part of us. She began studying piano and french horn in the 4th grade and continued to add musical instruments as the years have gone by.
Whitney is a graduate of Vanderbilt and University of Texas. She is a band director, musician, plays in a band (named Blubere) and a vital part of the Hope Chapel worship team. She loves teaching and worshiping and working with teams. 
worship bands around the University. He has also played professionally in Austin and San Antonio. He has taught private lessons and is currently on staff with Austin House of Prayer leading worship and working with
youth.
Jason is a one who has grown up before our eyes. His family and church community (
I am a native Austin-ite and a graduate of McCallum High School. I have been married for over 17 years and my husband and I have two very active boys, ages 16 & 12. I am a member and serve at Shoreline Christian Center. Other than teaching, I enjoy singing (obviously), composing music, interior design, traveling, spending lots of time with my family and friends but some of my most favorite things are watching one son play baseball or attend his band concerts and watch the other participate in his ROTC events.
Jeffrey. Deb loves to sing, play piano and write worship songs. She has produced one CD of original songs and has more which are yet to be recorded. She is currently a contributing team member for a project at Austin Graduate School of Theology to produce a psalter, Timeless, for use in corporate worship and in personal study and devotion. 
Jack is honored to be connecting the dots for all of these wonderful friends and co-laborers in the Kingdom. Jack is overwhelmed with passion for many things. He has filled many roles in the life of Hope Chapel, most recently being senior pastor. He stepped down from that position July 2008 and continues to pursue God and love the body of Christ. Mostly, Jack is a worshiper. In these days, the call to mix worship and intercession is very loud. 