Born and raised in Las Cruces, Irene Brink has performed musically on stage, as a solo performer and in choirs throughout the area since early childhood. Since receiving a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and a Master's in Music from NMSU she has been active in the local musical community. She has maintained a private voice studio for fifteen years and is currently the Director of Choirs at Vista Middle School. Since 2014 she has been able to enjoy the musical outlet and fellowship of SInging Out Las Cruces from both sides of the stand, first as a singer, then as the Artistic Director.

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​Marco is thrilled to be returning to gorgeous Southern New Mexico. During his decade long tenure in NYC, he was a staff pianist at esteemed institutions such as the American Ballet Theatre, NYU, New York City Ballet, Marymount Manhattan College, the Mark Morris Dance Center, Broadway Dance Center, New York Theatre Ballet and School, The Dance Theatre of Harlem, The Joffrey Ballet School, Ballet Academy East, and the NY Doukodovksy Conservatory of Dance. Marco's New York performance highlights include Carnegie Hall, The Lambs Club, The 92nd Street Y, and The House of Yes, Marco Antonio maintains a private teaching and coaching studio, and he currently a Collaborative Pianist for Las Cruces Public Schools.

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Roy Rivas is a native of Las Cruces. He has been a member of Singing Out Las Cruces since the first practice and performance in 2011. He is active in the community, as a whole. His work is in healthcare and has been part of the healthcare community for more than 30 years. He is committed to treating everyone with equity, respect, and compassion. 

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Zanté moved to Las Cruces in June 2022 from Dallas Texas. She grew up singing in Jr. High and High School choir. Zanté sang with the Women's Chorus of Dallas for a couple of years. She also sang for the Cathedral of Hope Gospel Choir in Dallas. Zanté is surrounded by the love of her family and friends and she loves being of service to others. Zanté is an Elementary school teacher in Las Cruces and she also serves as President-Elect for First Christian Church of Las Cruces. In her spare time, she is a spiritual writer.

Family, friends, music, helping women achieve their goals by working to provide opportunities for financial support. Family: two loving daughters, two amazing grandsons, nieces, nephews, and cousins who continue to provide me with a sense of family. Friends: too many to name but part of my heart through the many experiences of my life. Music: the important part of my life that continues to provide me with the reminder of the love of my life, the comfort when needed, and the joy in my heart that ONLY music can provide. Love my continuing connection with SOLC. Helping women: The organization has shown me the importance of supporting one another and acknowledging dreams.
Lenora Oesterreich, Soprano and so much more

Ron has lived in Las Cruces since December 2011. He began singing with SOLC Jan 2012. He retired after 30 years as a Lutheran Pastor and
Social worker for 5 years with the State of Missouri. His interests are music, films, history,  friends & family.

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Chris Hadsell is a lifelong resident of Las Cruces. His first experience with SOLC was as an audience member, then he decided to come and sing. Christ attended NMSU, receiving degrees in both Graphic Arts and Digital Film-making. He then attended Hollins University and received his Master's in Screenwriting. Chris became interested in AIDS/HIV advocacy work after losing friends to the disease so he volunteered for Camino De Vide AIDS/HIV agency. As for Singing Out, Chris thinks that if anything there is true meaning to "it takes a village". SOLC like Chris is "community minded".

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Nicole Waltermire is one of the original members of SOLC. A native of California, Nicole and her
family have lived in Las Cruces for 15 years, where they delight in the area’s thriving arts’ scene and stunning natural beauty. She currently works as an editor for WestEd, a national research, development, and service agency that works to promote excellence and equity and improve learning for children, youth, and adults. In addition, she frequently teaches in the New Mexico State University Writing Program as an adjunct instructor. A lifelong singer, Nicole also enjoys reading, biking, and hiking in the beautiful Organ Mountains with her family and their two
rescue dogs.

Originally from El Paso, Texas, Liz moved to Las Cruces after years of commuting for school, work, and volunteering in the local theater community as a Dramaturg.

She has been working in Early Childhood Education for 20 years, In her off time she is an avid reader, writer, and gamer, and loves being with her amazing wife and son. She is the former Vice President of SOLC and currently volunteers managing the many media needs of the organization including designing the new logos, designing the programs & promotional materials, managing social media platforms, and the website.

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