Dr. Keith Pedersen is professor of music at Point Loma Nazarene University where he directs the Point Loma Singers chamber choir, the Choral Union masterworks choir and orchestra, and teaches choral music education and general education classes. A summa cum laude graduate of Northwest Nazarene University with majors in voice, music theory, and music education, he has taught and directed at different levels over five decades, including children, middle school, high school, university, community, and church ensembles.

Philip Tyler, tenured violin professor and orchestra director at Point Loma Nazarene University, earned a Doctorate in Violin Performance and a Master’s degree in Orchestral Conducting, both in 1996. In addition to numerous solo recital appearances, Dr. Tyler has performed as soloist with orchestras in Oklahoma, Florida, Louisiana, and California. He frequently performs as an orchestral section player and appears in a variety of chamber ensembles. Dr. Tyler has conducted a number of orchestras in several states, including a variety of honors orchestras.

Ian Patrick Cler is a sought out professional guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and music producer in San Diego. His ability to play many genres of music fluently keeps his works and passion alive. His versatility to switch from pop, jazz, funk, soul and rock keep him in demand both in live settings and in the studio. He has performed with many artists of all genres. He is currently an adjunct professor of guitar at Point Loma Nazarene University and a music director at EastLake Church in San Diego.