Peter Hallock, Organist
Peter Hallock became the organist of St. Clement of Rome at the invitation of the Rev. Ralph Carskadden, priest-in-charge, in 1992, following his retirement as organist/choirmaster of St. Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, a position in which he served for forty years.
A native of Kent, Washington, Dr. Hallock is a graduate of the Music School at the University of Washington and studied church music at the College of St. Nicolas of the Royal School of Church Music at Canterbury. Dr. Hallock is a Canon of Honor in the Diocese of Olympia, and as a composer, is a recipient of numerous honorary degrees for his contribution to Anglican and Lutheran church music nationwide.
Markdavin Obenza, Administrator & Choirmaster
Markdavin Obenza received his Master of Arts in music theory from the University of Washington School of Music in 2007. He performs regularly as a countertenor with the Tudor Choir (US), and has performed with members of the Tallis Scholars (UK) under the direction of Peter Phillips, the Seattle Academy of Baroque Opera (US) under the direction of Steven Stubbs, and the Kronos Quartet. He is the Artistic Director of the Renaissance Singers (US).
Contact Markdavin at markdavin@stclementseattle.org
Sarra Sharif, Children’s Choir Director
Sarra Sharif’s musical training began early on with the Seattle Girls’ Choir, where she studied music and singing from age eight to eighteen. Upon graduating from this rigorous program, Ms. Sharif went on to pursue music education at the University of Washington’s School of Music, where she earned a B.M. in Music Education. Currently she teaches choir and orchestra at Kirkland Junior High. In addition, Ms. Sharif directs at the Seattle Girls’ Choir and was the alto section leader and Director of Children’s Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church for five years. When she’s not busy teaching, Ms. Sharif performs professionally with the Tudor Choir and the Renaissance Singers.
Contact Sarra at sarra.sharif@stclementseattle.org