Chorale accompanist Connor Bennion is currently a graduate student at Western Washington University, pursuing a master of music in choral conducting. Originally from Seattle, he graduated from Wesleyan University with a bachelor of arts in music. Connor grew up singing in Northwest Boychoir, began accompanying that organization while in high school, and has continued accompanying choirs and musical theater productions. since that time. As a music director, Connor has led musicals, small choirs, and a cappella singing groups, including the professional group The Vineyard Sound.