Artistic Staff

Lisa Peters is a graduate of Ithaca College School of Music in Ithaca, New York where she received a Bachelor of Music Education with an emphasis in Choral and Vocal Music. In addition, she holds a Master’s Degree in Education with Music Emphasis from Xavier University. Ms. Peters taught high school choir in the Cincinnati area for 30 years, finishing her career at the nationally-ranked Walnut Hills High School. Since her retirement from high school teaching, Ms. Peters has stayed active as a local music educator and choral conductor. She held the position of adjunct choral director at Mount Saint Joseph University and has taught voice privately for the Mount Saint Joseph Music Academy and the Northern Kentucky University Preparatory Department. She also held the position of Children’s Chorusmaster for the Cincinnati Opera for a number of seasons. Ms. Peters has sung with numerous groups here in Cincinnati including the Cincinnati Opera Chorus, Cincinnati Camerata, and the Christ Church Cathedral Choir. Ms. Peters is currently the Director of Choirs at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church and is the Associate Director of the Cincinnati Choral Society, where she also sings alto and is a member of the CCS Board of Directors.  Ms. Peters has been on the artisitic staff of the Cincinnati Boychoir for a number of years and is excited to step up to the position of Director of the Cincinnati Boychoir as of 2024/2025.  

In both of her roles as a music educator and conductor, Ms. Peters’ singers and choirs have consistently shown her commitment to the development of beautiful choral tone as well as exemplary individual musicianship. Throughout her career, she has been continually praised for her skill in choosing, teaching and presenting varied, exciting repertoire for choirs of all ages and in all settings. Her passion for choral music is grounded in the belief that people of all ages singing together in community brings a deeper meaning and fuller joy to our human experience. 

Jason Alexander Holmes is a music educator and performer from Ridgeway, VA and currently serves as the Artistic Director of the Cincinnati Boychoir, the director Cincinnati's MLK Chorale, and the Associate Musician for Children and Youth at Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati. Before coming to Cincinnati, he was Director of Educational Programming at the Boston Children’s Chorus. Prior to his time in Boston, Jason taught music at the elementary and secondary levels. He also led the University of Rochester Gospel Choir and the Eastman Young Children’s Chorus. Jason holds degrees from the Eastman School of Music and Ithaca College.

Choirs under Jason’s direction are consistently praised for their energetic, unified tone and engaging performance. He is known for innovative programming which celebrates the cultural context while encouraging singers and audiences alike to stretch their awareness by living in many different musical worlds. Pedagogically, Jason is committed to implementing culturally responsive practices in music education. He has given workshops and conferences sessions on this topic at professional development seminars, schools, and conferences. 

At the core of Jason’s teaching and performing is the belief that we are all expressive and musical beings who deserve to witness and participate regularly in moments of truth and beauty.

 Patrick Apfelbeck is a musician and event organizer who has been focused on operating shows in the midwest DIY scene for the last 10 years.  As a touring drummer and electronic artist, he has planned and executed extensive tours for his projects, as well as assembled and ran countless shows for musicians touring through the greater Cincinnati area. 

As Chorus Manager, he strives to facilitate the same high level of performer enthusiasm and audience engagement.  He believes that with love for the craft (for the art and the event), clear and open communication, and consistent encouragement, any performance, rehearsal routine, or tour can be very successful with maximum fun and minimal stress.  

He was drawn to the Boychoir for the opportunity to engage with musicians at a very passionate and formative age, his goal being to help provide a great performing experience for the boys that will develop and reinforce the joy of playing music for others.  He is extremely driven towards this end, as instilling this passion at a young age helps build confidence in both the boys' craft and their desire to share it with the world.

When he is not at the Boychoir he is writing, recording and performing music with his groups (including but not limited to) Fruit LoOops, Lashes, Blood Chill, Hissing Tiles, Annihilation, and Fourth Wife.