MEET OUR STAFF
EVAN NORBERG,
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Evan is establishing his reputation as a clinician, private instructor, and conductor, maintaining a voice studio in Seattle.
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Evan possesses extensive knowledge in both classical and jazz styles, having been part of top ensembles in community and school groups, including Edmonds Community College’s Soundsation, Seattle Children’s Choir, and Central Washington University’s Chamber Choir. As a professional, he has performed as a guest bass/baritone soloist for local community and school groups, featuring in major works like René Clausen’s Memorial, Handel’s Messiah, and Faure’s Requiem.
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Evan holds degrees from Edmonds Community College and Central Washington University, including a Master’s in Choral Conducting and Vocal Performance. He is currently attending UW to receive his Doctorate. He is actively involved in the Seattle choir scene as a member of Evergreen Ensemble & Byrd Ensemble.
DANIEL SCHREINER,
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Daniel Schreiner has his Master’s in Choral Conducting and Bachelor’s in Music Education from Central Washington University. During his time at CWU, he sang in the CWU Chamber Choir, the CWU Vocal Jazz 1, the CWU Wildcat Chorus, and the University Chorale. He studied conducting with Dr. Gary Weidenaar and Dr. Nikolas Caoile, voice under Dr. Melissa Schiel and Prof. Vijay Singh, and composition with Vijay Singh, Dr. Elaine Ross, and Dr. Martin Kennedy. He participated in the opera program as a singer and chorus master, worked on campus as a music theory tutor, and was the Graduate Teaching Assistant for the Choral Department during his master’s program.
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A lover of musical theatre, Daniel serves as Resident Music Director for ManeStage Theatre Company in Puyallup, WA. Since 2010, he has music directed over thirty full length productions with ManeStage, in addition to numerous youth education programs and special events. In addition, Daniel is an active singer in many ensembles here in the area, including Chor Anno and Evergreen Ensemble. Daniel teaches both elementary and high school music in the Tahoma School District in Maple Valley, WA.
COLTAN FOSTER,
ADMINISTRATOR
Coltan Foster (any pronouns) is a musician living in Seattle, Washington, specializing in bassoon, jazz bass, voice, and free improvisation. Coltan has worked as an arts administration since 2010. He studied bassoon under the inimitable Francine Peterson at Western Washington University, and worked for the Seattle Youth Symphony as the coordinator of the Marrowstone Music Festival after that. They went on to study music performance at the University of Akron with Cynthia Cioffari, and the Cincinnati College-Conservatory with Bill Winstead.
Currently, Coltan is the seasonal Rehearsal Administrator for the Cincinnati Opera, and in fall-spring works in Seattle for Emerald City Music, the Wellspring Ensemble, and as a freelance chorister. Outside of work, Coltan is a slightly above average juggler (getting better!), an ambitious (and occasionally successful) cook, and a fan of being outside, whatever the weather! Current projects include playing bassoon/bass clarinet for local DIY rock bands, working on a one-man show, and trying to build community networks of support and mutual care!
"I couldn't be more excited about joining Wellspring as the new Administrator. The kindness and care of this community combined with the seriousness of musicianship is such a wonderful combination. It's the anti Seattle-Freeze. I'm thawed out already! It's been a treat to get onboarded, and I am looking forward to supporting the Board and Artistic Staff as we transition into the next chapter. Wellspring has such a bright future ahead, and I am glad to be a part of it!"