Artistic Team
Harold Wright, Artistic Director
Mr. Wright is currently in the fourth year as Artistic Director of the Orlando Gay Chorus. Previously, he was the associate director of OGC for several years and experienced many successful seasons of music-making and community involvement. Currently working on his Doctorate Degree in Music Education and Choral Conducting at Florida State University, Mr. Wright is excited to share his knowledge and skills with the chorus. Mr. Wright earned a Masters of Music Education from Florida State University and a Bachelors of Music Education from Baldwin-Wallace College, Conservatory of Music.
He has taught singers of all ages, from grades K-12, and even adults in his church choir and community chorus work. Mr. Wright gratefully leads the Orlando Gay Chorus with this quote in mind, "As the world teaches one to be an individual, Music teaches a world of individuals to be One!" -Harold Wright
You can reach Harold at hwright@orlandogaychorus.org
Jenny Cate Hodil, Associate Artistic Director
JC is the Associate Artistic Director for the Orlando Gay Chorus. Ms. Hodil has taught music for 16 years, teaching piano at Dr. Phillips High School, and teaching chorus at Walker Middle School, Dundee Ridge Middle Academy, and Davenport School of the Arts, where she is presently the choral director. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the Florida State University and a Master of Music from Northwestern University. JC believes in developing self-efficacy through music performance and loves to bring her passion to OGC.
Sue Glerum, Principal Accompanist
Sue earned her Master of Music degree in Music Theory from the Eastman School of Music and her Bachelor of Music degree in Music Theory from Stetson University. She is a Music Specialist at the University of Central Florida School of Performing Arts where she teachers Music Theory, is a collaborative pianist in musical theatre, voice, and acting classes, and coaches students in voice. This is Sue’s 18th year with the Orlando Gay Chorus.
Debbie Drobney, Principal ASL Interpreter
A Professor of Sign Language and Sociology, Debbie coordinates the popular sign language program at Valencia College. Throughout her 22 years as a sign language professional, Debbie has interpreted for the theater. She greatly enjoys mentoring her Valencia students who regularly interpret our major concerts.