I have been the choir director at FUMC since 1999. As choir director I try to bring a large variety of music into the church. The choir sings both traditional and contemporary anthems from spirituals to classics to praise songs. We encourage anyone who loves to sing to join us!
Tonya Oravetz
Norman DeVol
Vocal Biography
Norman DeVol is both an accomplished tenor soloist and vocal instructor in the Sacramento area. He received his BA in voice from San Jose State University studying with Jeanne Garson. As a tenor soloist, Norm has performed in operas and concerts with many musical organizations throughout the greater Sacramento area including the Auburn Symphony, Apollo Opera, Sacramento State University, Opera La Piccola Scala and Sierra College. Norman was nominated for a Sacramento regional theater Elly Award for his 1998 performance of Rodolpho in the opera La Boheme. His most recent performance was as Dr Caius with the Berkeley Opera.
Well known throughout the greater Sacramento and Bay Area as a professional vocal coach and instructor, Norm teaches privately and was on the music faculty of Sierra College. He spent a year as a Full Time member of the San Francisco Opera Chorus and continues with the chorus as an extra chorister. His students perform in many regional theater companies, including Sacramento Opera and Symphony Chorus, Music Circus, Davis Musical Theater and Garbeau's Dinner Theater. One of his students recently performed the Messiah with the West Marin Singers. Many have gone on to attend some of the finest performing arts colleges and music departments across the United States. He also is a member of the NATS and AGMA organizations.
Norm DeVol has been a church musician for over 30 years in the Bay Area as well as the Sacramento area. He started out as the Tenor soloist for the First Congregational Church while in college and became Organist/pianist at St Timothy's Catholic Church. Norm became Organist/ Music Director at Carlmont United Methodist Church and since then has been employed at various churches in the Sacramento area including St Marks United Methodist Church.
Norm sings professionally and teaches Voice in the area.
Norm wishes to thank his wonderful wife Vicki and his daughters Briana and Samantha for their love and support.
