David Stephenson - Vocal Music - has directed choirs and taught general music courses at Pelion High School since 2004. From 2002 to 2004, Stephenson taught choral music at Middlesex High School in Saluda, Virginia and was the artistic director of the local 100+ voice community choir, The Cheseapeake Chorale.
Additionally, David has served as a part-time music director at churches throughout the Southeast. Mr. Stephenson is a graduate of The University of Georgia and Eastern Kentucky University with degrees in music education and choral conducting, respectively. Currently, he is a Ph.D. candidate in music education at The
University of South Carolina. A lyric baritone, Stephenson won 1st place in the Advanced Men's Division of the 2000 Alabama National Association of Teachers of Singing competition. He has performed in several major operas including Carmen, The Magic Flute, and Amahl and the Night Visitors.