Laura Cook is from Joplin, Missouri, where she began participating in various choirs and developed a love for singing. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Biology from Southwest Baptist University in 2023. In her time at SBU, she was able to participate in the chorale, chamber chorus, and university choir. Laura is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at SBU. When she isn’t studying, Laura enjoys reading, spending time with friends and her husband, and spending time outdoors!
MEMBER SINCE: 2024
Sydney Hosman is originally from Osage Beach, Missouri, where she grew her passion for choir and band education. Sydney currently teaches K-12 Vocal Music Education at Crane R-3 Schools. Sydney graduated from Missouri State University in 2024 with a degree in Instrumental Music Education. During her time at MSU, she participated in the Wind Ensemble, Pride Marching Band, Gospel Choir, and Choral Union. Sydney was also a song leader at a rural Methodist church in Bois D’arc for about two years before teaching full time. Sydney currently teaches piano, clarinet and voice lessons on the side. Sydney currently resides in Clever, MO with her husband, Blake, and her dog, Lucy. In her free time, Sydney enjoys traveling, camping, hiking, and doing crafts.
MEMBER SINCE: 2025
Sarah Eldridge grew up in Amarillo, Texas with her parents, older sister, and younger brother. At Harding University (Searcy, AR), she majored in Communication Sciences and Disorders and minored in French. Despite it being just for fun, participating in the Harding University Chorus was an important part of her college experience. She then moved to Lubbock, TX for her graduate program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology. Sarah currently works at Select Specialty Hospital. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out/eating with friends, watching tv, walking aimlessly, drinking coffee, and (now) singing in this group!
MEMBER SINCE: 2021
Amy Jane Hoogstraet Safley grew up in Springfield and obtained a BM in vocal performance from Drury University in 1997, having performed extensively both as a soloist and choir member in college. Since graduating, she has continued to perform regularly in Japan, Illinois, and Missouri. She lives in Nixa with her husband, one kiddo, and mini poodle, and also has an adult kiddo who lives in Kansas City. Amy formerly served on Nixa’s City Council and was the youth coordinator for The GLO Center. She has volunteered with and served on the boards of various organizations, and currently serves on the board of the Milly Sawyers Center. Amy has also completed some graduate work at Drury and is currently studying Italian in her spare time. In addition to singing and practicing Italian, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, working on diamond paintings, decorating her house, and completing all of the New York Times word games every day.
MEMBER SINCE: 2018
Liz Jordan grew up in Spokane, MO, and received a K-12 vocal music education degree from College of the Ozarks. While in college, she participated in Chapel Choir and Chorale as well as earned a part in the musical Pirates of Penzance. Liz sang with her college Chorale in Carnegie Hall, and in a convocation with Amy Grant. She has been teaching music for three years, and currently moved to her old high school, Spokane, where she teaches 6th – 12th grade choir. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing sports, and spending time with friends and family.
MEMBER SINCE: 2023
Lauren Vomund graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Missouri in Columbia, where she performed with the Mizzou University Singers and Show Me Opera Program. Lauren taught choir in Spokane for two years before moving to her current job teaching choir at Ozark Middle School. Lauren enjoys serving the ensemble soprano section leader. Lauren is incredibly grateful for the opportunities to perform music of high merit and positively impact her community through Springfield Chamber Chorus.
MEMBER SINCE: 2015
Jordan Stammers graduated with her Bachelor’s in Vocal performance from Drake University in 2017, and her Master’s from the New England Conservatory in 2019. She was a member of the Drake University Concert and Chamber Choirs with whom she was fortunate to travel with to England, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland. New to the area, Jordan is excited to bust into the local choral/ music scene, along with her mother and fellow SCC member, Jennifer Stammers! Other credits include Rock of Ages (Springfield Contemporary Theatre), She loves Me, The Secret Garden, The Barber of Seville, L’Elisir D’amore (Quisisana Resort). Before moving to Springfield, Jordan was up in Minnesota singing back up for up and coming Country/ Rock artist Molly Brandt!
MEMBER SINCE: 2023
Jess Willis coming soon!
MEMBER SINCE: 2024
Rachel Berry coming soon!
MEMBER SINCE: 2025
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