Exceptional Choral Events

Stephanie Charbonneau, Executive Director
Stephanie oversees the artistic aspects the Fort Worden Festival and Northwest Choir Summer Camps and is the liaison for attendees.  She has over 12 years experience planning successful choir camps, festivals and tours.  Stephanie began studying piano and singing in choirs at the age of 3 and now has over 19 years teaching experience.  She is a 2002 graduate of Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance.  She was the Founding Artistic Director of Cappella Choirs and served in that position for 10 years from 1998 through 2008. In addition to her work with Exceptional Choral Events, Stephanie is the Associate for Children's Choirs at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue where she directs a 55-voice children's chorus and accompanies their advanced youth tour choir.  Stephanie is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association, MENC and the Washington State Music Teachers Association.  Her choirs have participated in PICCFEST, the Pacific Rim Children's Chorus Festival and the Manhattan Concert Productions Festival at Carnegie Hall.

Donald Stojack, Director of Operations/Marketing
Donald takes care of logistics for the Fort Worden Festival and Fort Worden Choir Summer Camp.  Donald is the founding director of the Prestant Boys Chorus of Port Orchard and served as their director until 2008.  He also served as the director of the Port Orchard Community Chorale from 1997 to 2003.  Donald has 33 yeas of experience as a professional musician, choir director, and music teacher.  He graduated in 1982 from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance.   Donald maintains a private teaching studio for piano, clarinet and alto saxophone students.  In addition to his work with Exceptional Choral Events, Donald is a regular accompanist and substitute director at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue.  Donald is an active member of the American Choral Directors Association and the Washington State Music Teachers Association. Donald also builds, restores and relocates pipe organs in association with Frans Bosman of Mosier, Oregon.