Peyton Cole

Peyton Cole is Director of Music, Organist, and Pianist at Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church.  

A Pennsylvania Native born in West Grove, Peyton began studying piano in his senior year of high school and graduated West Chester University with a degree in piano performance.

He has traveled and performed internationally including performances in Vienna, Leipzig, Dresden, Prague, and Budapest. Performing in famous venues such as the St. Peters Church in Vienna , served as both a major source of inspiration, and an invigorating musical experience. He continues his musical studies with David Schelat.

Genevieve Hahn

Genevieve Hahn serves as the Artist-in-Residence at Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church. A freelance soprano and flutist based in Newark, Delaware, she earned dual master’s degrees in Vocal Performance and Flute Performance from the University of Delaware, graduating summa cum laude.

Genevieve performs with several local opera and theater companies, including Wilmington Concert Opera, Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra, and The Ardensingers, where she also serves on the board. In addition to ensemble work, she presents solo recitals, often for charitable causes, and finds joy in studying foreign languages. She continues her vocal studies with her esteemed teacher, Jessica Beebe.

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Zoe Yost

Zoe Yost is a gritty, imaginative wayfinder whose artistic life thrives at the crossroads. A composer, violist, conductor, singer, poet, novelist, and visual artist, she discovers her voice where disciplines collide, connect, and transform. She studies viola with Dimitri Murrath and composition with Dr. David Conte.

In 2024, Yost won the San Francisco Conservatory’s Low Strings Concerto Competition. Her works have been performed by artists and ensembles including David Friend, members of the International Contemporary Ensemble, Genevieve Hahn, Choral Chameleon Ensemble, San Francisco Choral Artists, and Eight Strings & a Whistle. She is also the Artistic Director of the Lower Brandywine Choral Festival, which she founded in 2024.