John K. Brown

John started singing at a very young age and God has continued to bless him with a career in this industry. He grew up in Louisville, KY (a southern boy) and attended performing art schools from late elementary school and all through college.

His first taste of artistic directing came when his mother sent him to Europe on tour with his performing high school ensemble where he was the lead vocalist and dancer. From then on, the inspiration of perfecting a piece of work to excel to its highest achievement was developed. Staging and Directing has brought him alongside Dove Award winner Ronald Owen as Director of a New Musical “Requiem for a Young Man”, and he thanks God for the opportunity. His other professional credits include 10 years at Walt Disney World, Leadership Coordinator for “Enviropals” (currently running on PBS), and a 10 year member of the acclaimed international a cappella group, Rockapella (from the hit PBS show “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego”). His theatre credits include Hello Dolly, Miss Saigon, The Lion King, West Side Story and Pippin.

John has an Associates Degree in Music Education and Worship Leadership. The entertainment business is not easy to be a part of but with the grace of God all things are possible and mountains can be moved!

McKay Medders

McKay graduated magna cum laude from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor of Music. Her concentrations were Conducting, Music Theater Performance, and Music Education. She’s been onstage since the age of 4, singing in churches around the South and participating in over 50 musical productions. She currently performs with Orlando Sings, in both Harmonia and the Symphonic Chorus, and is active in the Contemporary and Traditional choirs at First Baptist Church, Orlando.

McKay moved to Orlando to rejoin her favorite performance event of all time: Walt Disney’s Candlelight Processional. When not singing, you can find her telling “Dad” jokes as a skipper on the World-Famous Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom.

McKay is thankful for her musical ability and gives all glory to God.

Ludmila Cassapian

Ludmila is our new ART teacher! Ludmila loves helping students discover the joy of creating. With over 27 years of teaching experience, her goal is to provide a fun, encouraging, and Christ-centered environment where every student can develop artistic skills, grow in confidence, and use their God-given creativity to glorify Him. She looks forward to creating with you!

Paul Rizzo

Paul’s interest in music captivated him early on. He started with piano,
then trombone as a college major, then back to piano as a traveling music director in various contemporary groups.

Owner of Ritz Studio Productions,Inc., he has had a 30+ year career as a music producer/arranger for corporate events, creating all styles of music for top 500 Direct Sales Companies as well as themed parks and restaurants and radio jingles, receiving awards for selected projects.
As well as playing piano regularly for Orlando area churches and local groups, Paul taught digital music workstations at Full Sail University for 7 years.

Paul currently plays for the Classic service at Church at the Cross.

Mike Eng

Mike is a veteran live and studio drummer, and educator. Taking after his father and older brother, he began playing drums at age 10. In high school, he was active in the competitive marching band and wind ensemble. At the University of Missouri — Columbia, Mike performed with Marching Mizzou, as well as the percussion ensemble.

He is a member of the Quay Church (formerly Lifebridge Church) worship team in Windermere, Florida, and also serves occasionally at other churches in Central Florida. He also performs with the Horizon West-based cover band, The Remix.

Yegues Schettini

Yegues holds a Bachelor’s degree in Instrumental Music Education and Flute Performance from Florida State University. He has been involved with music starting in 5th grade and has consistently taught classrooms, master classes, and private lessons since high school along with numerous solo and ensemble performances.

Yegues is currently the guitar teacher at Ocoee High School, and within one year developed the program from 3 guitar classes to a full load of 7 guitar classes ranging from beginning to advanced players. He is also the guitarist for a local band.