Jeff Faux, Artistic Director / Conductor

Jeff Faux is currently Director of Sacred Arts at First Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs where he oversees a large program that includes a concert series, The First Academy of Music and several choral and instrumental ensembles. He served as interim director during our search for a new director. His emphasis on honing the musical skills of the chorus attracted many new, talented singers to the group. He brought energy and excitement to the Mastersingers and works tirelessly to bring quality performances to our audiences.

He is a graduate of Westminster Choir College of Rider University in Princeton New Jersey where he was a Rennaker Scholar in church music. He served as an adjunct instructor of Music Education at Westminster Choir College. Jeff has also been Chorus Master for the Opera Company of Naples. He is a valued member of the Board of Directors of the Mastersingers where his musical knowledge, insight and counsel have been a consistent resource for the chorus.

Jeff lives in Fort Myers with his wife Joan and two children, Christian and David.

James Lorenz, Assistant Director

James E. Lorenz is the Organist and Choirmaster at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fort Myers, Florida. He also teaches Music History at FGCU and organ and harpsichord at Edison College. He holds both a Doctor of Music and a Master of Music in Organ Performance from Florida State University, having studied with Dr. Michael Corzine, and a Bachelor of Music in Church Music from Concordia College, Bronxville, New York. He is the current Dean of the Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Janet Carter, Accompanist

Janet Carter has been accompanist for the Mastersingers since its inception. A dedicated musician, Mrs. Carter is currently a music educator in the Lee County School System. She majored in music education and received her degree from the University of Illinois. While teaching in the Illinois school system she received her Masters degree in piano from Northern Illinois University, subsequently teaching privately and then serving as school band director in Northbrook, Illinois.

She has lived in Lee County for the past ten years and is a valued member of the Mastersingers music team.