The Chancel Quartet serves as section leaders to the Chancel Choir, providing vocal leadership.
Kathleen Gibson, Soprano I
Kate Gibson is honored to serve as the Soprano I Section Leader at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, where she finds joy in contributing to meaningful worship through music. With a background in choral music and a deep appreciation for sacred repertoire, she brings both skill and heart to her role in the music ministry.
She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree with a concentration in Choral/General Music from James Madison University and is currently in her fifth year of teaching music. Throughout her career, Miss Gibson has been passionate about building community through music and helping others connect spiritually through song.
Outside of church, she directs the Dolce Choir (grades 2–3) with the Arlington Children’s Chorus and teaches choir at Willard Middle School.
Kathryn Morgan, Soprano II
Kathryn Morgan, originally from Baltimore, Maryland, has been living and working in Fairfax, Virginia since 2020. Kathryn is currently a General Music Teacher and Chorus Director at Laurel Ridge Elementary School in Fairfax, Virginia and has been singing with the Voce Chamber Singers since 2021. Kathryn is also currently completing a Masters of Music Education at Florida State University as a part of their summer MME program. She graduated from James Madison University in 2020 with a Bachelors in Music Education and a minor in Special Education. During her undergraduate studies, she sang with JMU’s premier choral ensemble, The Madison Singers, and served as the soprano choral scholar at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Kathryn has served as the Lewinsville Presbyterian soprano II section leader since 2021.
Jeannette Mulherin, Alto
Jeannette Mulherin has served as the Chancel Choir’s alto section leader since 2001. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice with a Violin minor at the Peabody Conservatory of Music of the Johns Hopkins University, a graduate degree in Islam and Muslim-Christian Relations from Georgetown University, and a Ph.D. in Writing and Rhetoric from George Mason University. Jeannette works as a consultant for Peraton, a Washington D.C.-based national security and technology firm. In her spare time, she writes for the Maryland Theatre Guide, handcrafts her own soap, and plays a mean Irish fiddle. Jeannette lives in Leesburg with her husband Ryan and their two dogs, Giacomo Poochini and Mimi Violetta.
Evan Ayars, Tenor
Evan Montgomery Ayars serves as Children's Music Specialist at Lewinsville. Mr. Ayars graduated with a Bachelor’s of Music from James Madison University with a concentration in Vocal Music Education in 2005. He began teaching in Fairfax County Public Schools, specializing in General Music for grades K-6. Since 2012, Evan has been a dedicated instructor of Chorus and Piano at Chantilly High School for grades 9-12. In 2020, he earned his Graduate Degree in Music Education from George Mason University. Currently, Evan directs Chorus at Chantilly High School, Rocky Run Middle School, and Franklin Middle School. He also serves as the Bass Section Leader in the Adult Choir and as a Youth Advisor at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church. Evan is certified as an Orff Level 1 and Kodaly Level 1 instructor. Evan lives in Fairfax with his partner, Karl and their dog, Dexter.
Zachary Gutierrez, Bass
Zachary Gutierrez has been singing with Lewinsville’s Chancel Choir since 2019. He has sung opera roles by Puccini, Purcell, Weill, and many others. Zachary serves as tenor section leader and also enjoys singing countertenor as well, with a particular affinity for early music. His other passions include healthcare, vocal pedagogy and holistic teaching.