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Our Purpose

Resonate Chorus exists to build community and inspire joy through music. We believe in the power of collective voices to uplift, connect, and strengthen the bonds within Saratoga Springs and beyond. By making high-quality choral music accessible and inclusive, we strive to create an environment where singers and audiences alike can experience the beauty of harmony.

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Our Story

Resonate Chorus was founded by Wes Dean, a lifelong musician with a passion for harmony and community. Before moving to Saratoga Springs, Wes was a proud member of The Vocal Majority, a world-renowned men’s chorus known for its precision, powerful sound, and ability to move audiences through song. His years with the Vocal Majority taught him not only the technical discipline of choral excellence but also the joy of singing in a group where every individual voice contributes to something greater.

When Wes settled in Utah, he saw an opportunity to bring that same spirit to his own community. Saratoga Springs is a place full of families, talent, and energy, but it lacked a dedicated community chorus where neighbors could come together to create music. Inspired by his experience with The Vocal Majority, Wes envisioned a choir that would be inclusive, uplifting, and rooted in connection—a place where anyone with a love of music could find their voice and share it.

From its very first rehearsal, Resonate was more than just a choir. It became a space where strangers became friends, voices blended into harmony, and music created a bridge across generations and backgrounds. Today, Resonate continues to grow, carrying forward Wes Dean’s vision of a chorus that is both excellent in performance and rich in community spirit.

Our Goals

1) Foster Community, Through Song

We aim to create a welcoming space where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together, share their voices, and form lasting connections.

2) Deliver Inspiring Performances

Our choir seeks to bring meaningful and uplifting music to the community, offering concerts and events that resonate with audiences and celebrate the joy of singing.

3) Encourage Musical Growth

We are committed to providing opportunities for singers to develop their skills, expand their musical knowledge, and grow in confidence as performers.

4) Sustain and Support the Arts

As a non-profit, we work to keep music alive by engaging the community, encouraging donations, and ensuring that choral art continues to thrive for future generations.

Meet Our People

Resonate is a collection of passionate musicians who unite their beautiful talents and experience to create something incredible.

Founder, Creative Director

Wes Dean

Wes is a conductor, composer, arranger, pianist and organist who loves choral music and has been in many choirs across the U.S. Moving from Dallas, Texas in 2018, he directed both the Groundbreaking Choir and the Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Choir for the Saratoga Springs Temple. He is an avid fan of a cappella music, especially 8+ voice groups (Voces8, Voctave, etc.).
Assistant Director

Dan Taylor

Biography coming soon!
Assistant Director, Treasurer

Mike Gulbrandsen

Biography coming soon!
Accompanist

Rebecca Huff

Rebecca Huff is originally from Provo, Utah. She started taking piano lessons at the age of seven. She was inspired to study music by her grandparents Dr. Ralph and Margaret Woodward who both taught choir and voice at Brigham Young University. They instilled a love of fine music in her from an early age. As a teen, she studied piano with Samuel Peery, Mayde Robertson and Christie Peery-Skousen. Instead of pursuing a music degree, Rebecca started a family. She has a large private piano studio and has taught lessons for the past 30 years.

Rebecca has worked as a piano accompanist for a variety of instrumental, ensemble, solo and vocal performances including the Vox Humana Women’s Choral Ensemble. She also performed in a piano quartet for five years. Rebecca was a competitor in the 2016 Chicago International Piano Competition. She is currently studying under award winning concert pianist Dr. Josh Wright. Rebecca and her husband Tim are the parents of ten children. In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world and spending time with her family.

Resonate Board

Karin Chamberlain

Karin Chamberlain is a wife and mother of five who loves the soul-filling and healing power of music. Previously serving on the board of Vox Humana Choral Ensemble, she is passionate about bringing beautiful music to the community to lift, unify, and edify. She is also a professional genealogist and longtime resident of Eagle Mountain for over 20 years.
Resonate Board

Judy Jepson

Karin Chamberlain is a wife and mother of five who loves the soul-filling and healing power of music. Previously serving on the board of Vox Humana Choral Ensemble, she is passionate about bringing beautiful music to the community to lift, unify, and edify. She is also a professional genealogist and longtime resident of Eagle Mountain for over 20 years.
Secretary

Saundra Weight-Dean

Biography coming soon!

Let’s get connected

We’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re interested in joining Resonate, booking the choir for a performance, or simply have a question, please reach out.

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