artistic staff

Dr. Chris Clark

Artistic Director

Dr. Clark, a highly accomplished musician, conductor, and educator, brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to one of Cleveland's oldest and most esteemed choral organizations.

In 2021, Dr. Clark became the Director of Choirs at Case Western Reserve University. Before his return to Cleveland, he served as the Director of Vocal Music for the Southern Berkshire Regional School District in Sheffield, Massachusetts, where he oversaw nine distinct choral ensembles for students in grades 3-12. Under his leadership, the district was designated a "Best Community for Music Education" by the NAMM foundation for six consecutive years.

A versatile and dynamic musician, Dr. Clark's career is marked by diverse musical endeavors. He is an active vocalist, performing with Voices 21C, a Boston-based social-justice ensemble known for its work in group improvisation and for highlighting the music of marginalized voices. Voices 21C has headlined at prestigious events, including the 2020 ACDA Eastern Region Conference and the 2019 Choralies festival in France.

Dr. Clark's academic and research interests are equally impressive. He has published research on the use of improvisation in the choral classroom and the influence of a teacher's religiosity on student instruction. He is a frequent presenter and honor choir conductor at national and international music education conferences. His contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous accolades, including being named a 2013 Yale “Distinguished Music Educator,” a 2019 Berkshire County “40 under 40,” and a quarterfinalist for the 2022 Grammy Music Education Award.

Dr. Clark holds a Bachelor of Music cum laude from Cleveland State University, two Masters of Music degrees in Choral Conducting and Music Education from Bowling Green State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Music Education from The Hartt School of Music.

Tricia Bohanon

Executive Director

Tricia Bohanon brings a unique and powerful skillset to her role with The Singer's Club of Cleveland. With over two decades of financial and nonprofit management experience, she excels at building collaborative relationships between individuals and organizations. She is also currently the executive director of BlueWater Chamber Orchestra.

Tricia volunteers at Forever Amber Acres, Elevate Akron, and teaches yoga gratis for fundraising events. She received her bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and her master’s from Kent State University. She’s a native Medinian, a vinyl record collector, and has been known to travel miles for a Mahler performance. 

Ben Malkevitch

Collaborative Pianist

Ben Malkevitch, pianist for the Singers’ Club since fall 2022, is in demand as a music director, vocal coach, organist, and pianist in the greater Cleveland area. They are a staff pianist at Baldwin Wallace University, where they work with students in its prestigious musical theatre and classical vocal performance programs. Locally, they have collaborated with Cleveland Opera Theatre, Opera Western Reserve, and the Youngstown and Mansfield Symphony Orchestras.

Ben serves as the organist and pianist at Dover Congregational Church in Westlake. They are the founder of several Facebook groups to encourage networking and shared opportunities for musicians in our area. They are a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music, where they earned a Master’s of Music in Collaborative Piano, studying with Virginia Weckstrom. In addition to playing, they are also highly skilled as an arranger and music engraver. To hear some of their improvisations, please visit IG @benthepianist