Soprano
Laura Floyd, Soprano 1
Gayle Lang, Soprano 1
Beth Curtis, Soprano 2
Elizabeth Uppenbrink, Soprano 2
Alto
Karen Bartlett, Alto 1
Beth Parker, Alto 1
Colleen Langley, Alto 2
Anneliza Itkor, Alto 2
Tenor
Suade Anderson, Tenor 1*
Tillotson Gadsden, Tenor 1
Steven Forbes, Tenor 2
Paul Harmon, Tenor 2
Bass
Donnell Caldwell, Bass 1
Eric Bash, Bass 1
Frank G Schuetz Jr., Bass 2
Chad Martin, Bass 2
* - Featured on a separate page
Laura Sutton Floyd, Soprano 1
Soprano, Laura Sutton Floyd has been heard on the oratorio, operatic, and musical theatre stage in concerts of arts songs, sacred music and bossa nova, and as soloist with choral, symphonic and chamber groups. She has appeared with the Grand Rapids Symphony, Opera Grand Rapids, Hilton Head Symphony, Jackson Opera, Chamber Music Hilton Head, the Mary Green Chorale and the Sanctuary Choir of the First Presbyterian Church.
Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Laura holds degrees in vocal performance from the University of Louisville and Michigan State University and served on the voice faculty of Hope College, Holland, Michigan from 1984-1999, before moving to Hilton Head Island with her husband, musician Rusty Floyd. A member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), Laura maintains an active private studio.
Most recently, Laura has sung with the Congregation Beth Yam choir, and as cantor at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church.
Gayle Lang, Soprano 1
A voice performance major from The Ohio State University and passionate about the choral and theater arts from a very young age, Gayle Lang has performed professionally with symphony orchestras and opera companies across the US.
Discography includes several commercial jingles, a documentary score for television, and a Holiday CD with Heartland Voices. In addition, Gayle spent 20 years working in musical theater as an award-winning producer, assistant director, actor, and costumer. Favorite leading roles include the Witch in Into the Woods, Beggarwoman in Sweeney Todd, Antonia in Man of La Mancha, Fastrada in Pippin, and many more. Her innovative costume and makeup design for The Fantastics garnered rave reviews from the manager of Cirque du Soliel in Las Vegas who attended a performance.
Locally, Gayle has appeared as soloist and choral member for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, Hilton Head Choral Society, The Mary Green Chorale, Congregation Beth Yam, St. Luke’s Anglican Church, and First Presbyterian Church, among others. An employee of the HHSO since 2007, she also manages both the HHSO Chorus and The Mary Green Chorale. Gayle is thrilled to be a part of the Siren's Song Choirs.
Beth Curtis, Soprano 2
Beth Curtis lives in Bluffton and sings in various Lowcountry ensembles, including the Mary Green Chorale and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus. She regularly performs as a soloist at several local churches including First Presbyterian Church, All Saints Episcopal Church, Church of the Cross (Bluffton), and Congregation Beth Yam, singing for wedding, memorial, and worship services.
She has performed in a wide variety of venues, including an amusement park (where she met her husband, pianist Charlie Curtis), equity summer stock, a wedding reception band with her husband Charlie, and the May Festival Chorus/Chamber Choir in Cincinnati OH where she frequently sang under the direction of Maestro John Morris Russell.
Beth is a graduate of Indiana University School of Music and is a proud alumnus of the Singing Hoosiers. At age 29, Beth attended law school at night while working full time at Merrill Lynch. After passing the Ohio Bar Exam, she worked for 25 years as an HR executive at Federated Department Stores (now Macy’s Inc.) and at General Cable Corporation, a global manufacturer.
She and her husband have two adult children and two grandchildren. Beth is delighted to be singing in the Siren’s Song Choirs's premier concert!
Elizabeth Uppenbrink, Soprano 2
Elizabeth Uppenbrink was born in Kingston, NY, started piano lessons at the age of nine, and came to singing more formally in her teens. She took voice lessons in high school with Cecelia Keehn in Woodstock, NY, and in college with Rita Shane at the Eastman School of Music. She graduated from the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music with a degree in music and a minor in German.
She has sung with the University of Rochester Select Choir, the Boston University Tanglewood Young Artists Choir, the Ulster Choral Arts Society in Kingston, Ars Choralis in Woodstock, NY, and St.Thomas Aquinas Church in Boulder, CO. She sang in the choir and as a soloist at St. Joseph's Church in Kingston, NY and St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City; and as a soloist at Providence Presbyterian on Hilton Head Island. Currently, Elizabeth sings with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus and the Holy Family Church choir.
Elizabeth also graduated with a eurythmy diploma (a therapeutic movement art, incorporating music and poetry) from Sound Circle Eurythmy in Boulder, CO and the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland, and is the mother of two adult children.
Karen Bartlett, Alto 1
Beth Parker, Alto 1
A Lowcountry girl by birth and growing up in Charlotte, N.C., Beth followed in her mother’s footsteps and began singing in church at a young age. Focused voice lessons beginning in middle school with the late Harvey Woodruff and then on to graduate from Winthrop University to study with the late Jerry Helton and earning a BME in Music Education was the beginning of her career in music.
Upon graduation, Beth taught public school music in Berkeley County, SC, later relocating to West Palm Beach, FL where she raised her two children, Andrew and Elizabeth. She taught elementary music for 38 years, retiring in 2016. As Associate Music Director in churches in the West Palm area, she directed children’s choirs, handbell choirs and sang in choirs along with singing solos for worship, funerals and weddings. She maintained a private studio teaching voice and piano to children and youth.
In 2019, Beth and her husband Brad moved to Hilton Head and joined Providence Presbyterian Church where Beth is a member of the Chancel Choir and the Handbell Choir. She also sings with the Mary Green Chorale and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus. Beth is thrilled to be singing with the Siren’s Song Chorus!
Colleen Langley, Alto 2
Hilton Head Island resident since 1981, Colleen Langley has spent a lifetime making music—as a singer, teacher, choir director, and active member of the Lowcountry’s musical community. A music major in college, she has sung throughout her life in church, community, and concert choirs.
Colleen serves as a cantor at Holy Family Catholic Church and has sung with numerous church choirs on the island. Her choral experience includes performing with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus and with the Mary Green Chorale.
When her children were young, she directed a children’s choir, an experience that led to a 22-year career as a Montessori music teacher at Sea Pines Montessori School and May River Montessori School.
Now retired from teaching, she continues to find joy in making music with others and is delighted to join Siren's Song as part of an inspiring new choral community.
Anneliza Itkor, Alto 2
Anneliza Itkor has been making music since before she could reach a microphone. Her love affair with choral singing began in a Royal School of Church Music choir at an Episcopal Church in Chicago — a foundation that would follow her everywhere. She went on to study opera at the prestigious Lawrence Conservatory of Music, but the bright lights of the stage had other plans, pulling her irresistibly into the world of musical theater. From there, she performed in countless musicals in a variety of states and venues, including 2 national tours: The King and I (as Anna) and Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? (as Virginia), captivating audiences night after night.
A move to Los Angeles opened an entirely different chapter, lending her rich voice to major brands like Subaru, Sprint, and Birds Eye as a sought-after commercial voice-over artist. When life brought her to Hilton Head, she found her way back to both her spiritual and musical roots — cantoring professionally in sacred spaces where her voice feels most at home. She has also delighted in singing with The Mary Greene Chorale. Anneliza is thrilled and honored to be part of this extraordinarily gifted group under the inspired direction of Legato Bucklaw.
Tillotson Gadsden, Tenor 1
Tillotson Gadsden is originally from Charleston, South Carolina and currently resides in Bluffton, where he is blessed to combine his passions for music, community service, and leadership. As a countertenor, music has been an important part of Tilly’s life since childhood. He has participated in theater productions for much of his life and also studied and played the violin. Today, he continues to share his love of music by singing with the choir at Saint Gregory the Great Catholic Church and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
Tilly earned his bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and currently works in senior care in Beaufort County. He helps oversee one of the senior living communities in Bluffton and has spent the past several years serving older adults and their families. “It is a privilege to support seniors and contribute to their quality of life- giving back to the community is important to me.”
Tilly volunteers at Campbell AME Church's Soup Kitchen, helping provide meals to those in need. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, and exploring the culinary arts. He is also an avid Clemson football fan and enjoys learning about history, art, and marine biology. “Through service, music, and lifelong learning, I strive to make a positive difference in the lives of others.”
Steven Forbes, Tenor 2
Born in Beaufort, South Carolina, Steven Forbes grew up on Hilton Head Island with his mom, Jaime and two siblings- an older sister Amanda and younger brother Ben. He graduated from Hilton Head High School in 2013 and worked in the hospitality industry for 15 years before switching to his current field of accounting and administration.
Steven’s singing career as a second tenor began in August of last year with the Hilton Head Choral Society, performing in multiple concerts for their 50th anniversary. He is also a member of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
In his free time, Steven enjoys cooking, gardening, video games, reading, and volunteering.
Paul Harmon, Tenor 2
Paul Harmon, a native of Newberry, S.C., began singing solos at age six. The musical family of six would lead their church congregation at various events and services. Paul continued in youth choirs at church and in the community. A founding member of The Reality Seekers, this group presented many programs throughout the Midlands.
Upon graduation from Clemson University, Paul moved to Orlando, Florida. He sang in various church choirs and ensembles. Favorites were singing with St. Luke’s United Methodist Church under Bryan Fitzgerald and Asbury United Methodist Church under Tom Russell.
Paul was a founding member of The Orlando Chorale, whose repertoire centered onliving composers. He also served on the Chorale’s board of directors.
Paul was a member of the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park’s Choir under the direction of Dr. John V. Sinclair. Paul also sang with Central Florida Community Arts in many shows and musicals under founder Joshua Vickery.
Returning to South Carolina in 2021, Paul has performed with Hilton Head Choral Society, The Mary Green Chorale, and Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
Additionally, Paul is the Executive Director of the Paradise Singers, the resident, community chorus at Latitude Margaritaville.
Donnell Caldwell, Bass 1
Dennis has 40 years’ experience as a choral conductor and singer, as well as being a co-founder and music director of the amateur a cappella choir, Acappellago, in the Chicago area.
As both a conductor and clarinetist, he enjoys presenting the works of contemporary composers and is excited about the fresh repertoire in Siren’s Song debut concert. He began his musical studies at the age of 4 on accordion and switched to the Clarinet at age 8. He studied Clarinet with members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and is a graduate of the DePaul University School of Music.
Dennis’ career in choral music began in 1985 directing the adult choir of Bethel Reformed Church, Chicago. He served as the music director of the First Congregational Church of Lockport and Community Congregational Church of Villa Park. He has also sung with the Rockefeller Chapel Choir at the University of Chicago. Since moving to Hilton Head Island, hehas sung with the Hilton Head Symphony Chorus, Mary Green Chorale and the First Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir. He currently serves as Music Director for Temple Oseh Shalom, Bluffton, and Bass Section Leader at All Saints Episcopal Church (HHI). Additionally, he is the Clarinet section leader of the Low Country Wind Symphony in Beaufort.
Chad Martin, Bass 2
Chad Martin, a native of Blackville, SC., received a Master’s of Organ Performance from Winthrop University and a Bachelor’s of Organ Performance from Anderson University. Chad has served as music associate/organist or director of music/organist at churches in upstate SC, the Midlands, and the Lowcountry for the last 20 years. In addition to accompanying silent movies on the organ, he was the assistant accompanist for the Lexington County Choral Society, was a member of the Summerville Choral Society, and participated in the Charleston’s Men’s Chorus.
Chad is the past dean of the Lowcountry Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and was a featured artist in the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra’s 2016/2017 concert season performing Camille-Saint-Saëns Symphony No 3. He has also had the honor of taking two groups to perform with other choirs on stage at Carnegie Hall and will be taking his current church choir to perform at Ely Cathedral in Ely, England in 2027. Outside of music, Chad has been a Life Enrichment Coordinator at an assisted living facility and was also an apprentice funeral director/embalmer.
Currently, Chad serves as the Director of Music Ministries and Organist at First Presbyterian Church on Hilton Head Island, serves on the Board of Directors for the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, is a member of the Hilton Head Rotary Club, and also sings with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
Frank G Schuetz Jr., Bass 2
Frank Schuetz, Jr. began his music education on piano at age 8, and then switched to flute at age 9. After changing his focus from classical approach to popular music as a teenager, Frank also took up guitar and began playing and singing rock, blues, soul, and jazz in combo bands. During and after college to become a CPA, he put his musical pursuits on hold to start and raise a family. After missing the thrill of performance, he later took up the saxophone and returned to playing/singing in combo bands and also with a number of jazz big bands in Baltimore, Annapolis, and Washington, DC.
Frank moved from the Baltimore area to Bluffton, South Carolina, where he broadened his singing experience by performing in musical plays as an actor/singer. Over the last number of years Frank has also sung in programs with the St. Luke’s Anglican Church choir, First Presbyterian Church choir, and he is a member of The Mary Green Chorale and the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Chorus.
